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San Francisco International Arts Festival celebrates LGBTQ performers
From April 30-May 11, the San Francisco International Arts Festival will include a diverse lineup of U.S. premieres and bold performances, several with LGBTQ themes and performers. The shows include theater, music, dance, performance art, and even circus.
‘Queens of Drama’ - a fresh take on pop stardom and fan obsession
As Alexis Langlois’ debut feature “Queens of Drama” begins, it’s the year 2055. The audience meets a YouTuber who goes by the name SteevyShady (Bilal Hassani), an arrogant queen who thinks their word is the last word on everything.
People’s March includes call to ‘free Andry’ as gay makeup artist remains in Salvadoran prison
They brought banners and placards emblazoned with slogans, including for the Salvadoran and U.S. governments to free a gay man the U.S. deported to a notorious prison there.
‘Shechinah at the Art Institute’ - gay Rabbi Irwin Keller explores his feminine side
A Shechinah is “the immanent presence of the Divine, also the Divine Feminine.” His feminine side as it relates to his Judaism is but one of the topics that Irwin Keller explores in his new book, “Shechinah at the Art Institute.”
‘boycow’ at CounterPulse - Legend of the minotaur reimagined at CounterPulse
The Minotaur is a mythical creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man who dwelt at the center of the Labyrinth, an elaborate maze. That legend will be performed in dual stages by Cornelius and Gabriele Christian at CounterPulse.
‘The Wedding Banquet’ – a queer classic gets updated
When filmmaker Ang Lee made “The Wedding Banquet” in 1993, the world was a very different place. Same-sex couples could not marry. A lot has changed since then. Those changes are clear and present in director Andrew Ahn’s new reimagining of the film.
Sean Dorsey Dance 20th anniversary concerts return by popular demand
For the past twenty years Sean Dorsey Dance has been thrilling audiences with their groundbreaking and exciting moves. This past September the company celebrated its 20th anniversary with a sold out run, and now a return series of concerts.
Arthur Dong films rereleased: celebrating LGBT and Asian stories on Blu-ray
Kino Lorber has released the Arthur Dong Collection, an expansive three-disc box set that features all of his LGBTQ and Asian American-themed documentaries, plus hours of extra features.
SF Gay Men's Chorus celebrates show tunes
Broadway musicals have always resonated with gay men. So it comes as no surprise that the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus would put together a concert that celebrates songs that were made famous on the Great White Way.
Resistance Comedy: stand-up with a political edge
Lisa Geduldig hosts and performs in a new monthly show called "Resistance Comedy." The series will kick off on March 23 at the Eclectic Box, a small theater in San Francisco's Mission District.
'Exteriors' - Indie film explores a trio of gay relationships
Writer/director Mark Schwab's new film "Exteriors" is divided into three parts that while unrelated, explore gay relationships with an intensity that's rarely seen on screen.
'Loren & Rose' a perfect career cap for Jacqueline Bisset
Jacqueline Bisset has been an international star for nearly six decades. Today, as she approaches 80, she remains radiantly beautiful. In her new film "Loren & Rose" she plays a role which seems to have been written for her, that of an aging film star.
Lady Camden's life: revealing documentary about the drag performer
Lady Camden, real name Rex Wheeler, lets it all hang out in "Lady Like," a new documentary from filmmaker Luke Willis. The British drag queen, who now lives in San Francisco, was the runner-up in season 14 of "RuPaul's Drag Race."
Liza's 'Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story' - Minnelli shines in superb new documentary
Bruce David Klein's superb new documentary, "Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story," an authorized biography of the star, which he did with Liza's participation. Little is left out as the viewer is introduced to people in her life.
'Sex Love Venice' - gay romantic drama in Italy
No doubt the most romantic gay-themed film to be released in years, Steve Balderson's "Sex Love Venice" tells the story of Michael, who visits the Italian city of Venice to heal from a bad breakup.
40 Years of Queer: LGBTQ film classics at the Roxie and 4 Star
From February 16-April 8 the Roxie Theater will celebrate queer cinema with a carefully curated selection of films that run the gamut of LGBT cinema. The festival was co-curated by Jenni Olson, a filmmaker of note, and Lex Sloan ED of The Roxie.
She Survived! Lifetime celebrates the life of disco diva Gloria Gaynor
Lifetime celebrates disco diva Gloria Gaynor in both a touching documentary and a dramatic narrative film about her life and struggles to 'survive.'
'Accessing Parenthood' - new anthology shines a light on parents with disabilities
The new anthology book "Accessing Parenthood: Stories by and About Parents With Disabilities" calls attention to an often overlooked segment of the disabled population.
These eyes: Mosaic artist Michael Kruzich auctions portraits for a cause
Dozens of portraits of local drag artists are part of a new series of beautiful mosaics by gay artist Michael Kruzich. He'll be auctioning them off for various nonprofits, online and at special events in February at The Academy.
Drag Me to the Cinema: queer film fest screens in Emeryville
On Saturday, February 8, event producer Robby Kendall will offer Drag Me to the Cinema, the town's first day long queer film festival at Emeryville's Bay Street Cinema. Kendall promises to bring the community together for a joyful experience.