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‘Luigi the Musical’ – The popular yet panned play satirizes a headline crime

SF nightclub The Independent now hosts the new staging of “Luigi the Musical,” the controversial 90-minute one-act that satirizes the fate of alleged healthcare CEO murderer Luigi Mangione, and his media-frenzied imprisonment.

Going Out, July 10-18, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • THEATER
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jul 9, 2025

Summer is the time to take advantage of fewer crowds, lively outdoor concerts, breezy afternoon fog and quiet museum exhibits; all this and more, in between rebellions, in Going Out.

Mapping queer America in Damron Guides: Publisher Gina Gatta in a talk at the Bob Mizer Foundation

The Damron Guides became indispensable in gay men's quest to find friendly venues across the U.S. “Mapping Queer America: A Conversation with Gina Gatta and Jim Gladstone on the Legacy of the Damron Guides,” explores the guides' history.

Going Out, July 3-11, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • THEATER
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jul 2, 2025

While the rainbow bouquet of pride may have faded, there are still plenty of events, coming up in both arts and nightlife for you to enjoy. Check out this week's Going Out.

Going Out, June 26-July 5, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • THEATER
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jun 25, 2025

As Pride events reach a peak, we defiantly celebrate while keeping a suspicious eye on what the July 4 holiday means these days. Either way, we've got arts and nightlife events in every color of the rainbow, right here in Going Out.

Going Out, June 12-21, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • ART
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jun 11, 2025

Tumultuous times calls for daring art and vibrant revelry. Seriously, in between protests, get some culture in your life. Unleash our arts and nightlife events, each week in Going Out.

Gail Ann Dorsey: Singer-songwriter and bass player performs with the David Bowie ‘Blackstar’ Symphony concert

An accomplished singer/songwriter and bass player, Gail Ann Dorsey, who toured with David Bowie for years, performs with other musicians in a symphonic version of Bowie's last album, “Blackstar,” with members of the San Francisco Symphony on June 26 & 27.

Going Out, June 5-13, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • THEATER
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Jun 4, 2025

Move. We're gay, gayer and gayest, and/or queer, trans, bi, poly and +. Unfurl the rainbow flags of all kinds, because it's June. Check out our pride-filled arts and nightlife events, each week in Going Out.

Reeve Carney: Musician, stage & screen star celebrates the music of Queen

He’s played Spider-Man on Broadway, Dorian Gray in “Penny Dreadful,” time-warped as Riff Raff in “Rocky Horror,” and even gone to hell in “Hadestown.” Now, Reeve Carney returns to Feinstein’s at the Nikko to celebrate the music of Queen.

Going Out, May 29-June 7, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • CULTURE
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • May 28, 2025

We've held off as long as possible, but the rainbow avalanche is upon us. Yes, LGBTQ Pride events are starting early all around the Bay Area. Keep up and get your queer on. Check out our listings, including arts and nightlife events.

Justin Vivian Bond – Celebrated chanteuse honors lesbian songwriters in a new Feinstein’s show

The former local sensation and now global performing star, Justin Vivian Bond returns again to San Francisco for a new concert at Feinstein's at the Nikko June 5 to 7 with a selection of songs written by lesbian musicians.

Going Out, May 22-31, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • THEATER
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • May 21, 2025

We've got art unleashed that defies oppression, from provocative stage plays to affable authors, and intriguing art exhibits. Check out our listings, including nightlife events, each week in Going Out.

Going Out, May 15-23, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • THEATER
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • May 14, 2025

We've got quite a variety pack mid-May, including multiple Harvey Milk tributes, classic musicals, and a queer take on one; plus drag festivities all the way from Oakland to Stanford. Check out our listings, including nightlife events.

‘Punk Pride’ at the Chan Center: Peaches Christ hosts a night of rock ‘n’ roll drag and hilarity

  • MUSIC
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • May 11, 2025

Punk Pride, the outrageous creation of drag star Peaches Christ and conductor Edwin Outwater, has enlisted a bevy of performers for their Thursday, May 22 party at the Chan Queer Arts Center.

Going Out, May 8-17, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • THEATER
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • May 7, 2025

As you can read in our related article this week, several of our local nonprofit arts organizations are under attack with funding yanked by the NEA. You can support them by getting a membership and just going out to see a show, exhibit or concert.

NEA snatches grants from local arts organizations: New Conservatory Theatre Center, Dance Mission Theater & Opera Parallele are among groups losing funds

In part of a nationwide move to attack arts organizations, on May 2, President Donald Trump’s administration sent emails to multiple Bay Area arts nonprofits, and hundreds nationwide, essentially rescinding previously awarded grants.

‘Luigi the Musical’s the hottest show in town, and it hasn’t even opened yet.

Yes, you heard that right. A musical about alleged healthcare CEO murderer Luigi Mangione is getting a musical theater take on his alleged crime and time in jail.

Going Out, May 1-9, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • THEATER
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Apr 30, 2025

As we dive further into May, theatrical extravaganzas, intimate austere museum and gallery exhibits, as well as raucous nightlife, will get us through it, for now. Check out our event listings each week in Going Out.

Going Out, April 24-May 2, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • THEATER
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Apr 23, 2025

With May just around the corner, may we bestow upon you a plethora of fun, informative, educational and beautiful arts events and nightlife revelry? Because as long as we can dance, we're happy to be a part of the revolution.

Going Out, April 17-25, 2025 arts & nightlife events

  • MUSIC
  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Apr 16, 2025

As funding for arts nonprofits gets eliminated by a hideous regime, arts events become more precious than ever. Vibrant theater, comedy nights, and benefits abound. Support your favorite art forms, and nightlife, too!