Rinabeth Apostol's Take Two: the Luck and Logistics of Back-to-Back Roles

On May 8, Rinabeth Apostol will take her last bow as Alison Bechdel in the 42nd Street Moon production of the Tony-winning musical "Fun Home." Just three nights later, she'll be on stage at the Magic Theatre in "Monument, or Four Sisters (A Sloth Play)."

by Jim Gladstone | Jun 3, 2022

Shipyard Styles; Bob Mizer Inspires

In continuing our particularly queer art exhibit coverage, two opportunities in almost opposite ends of town might interest you.

by Jim Provenzano | Apr 26, 2022

Homecoming Queen: Alejandro Varela's 'The Town of Babylon'

The problematic return of a gay Latinx man to his hometown after decades away is supreme fodder for an engrossing and melodramatic novel, and debut author Alejandro Varela seems more than happy to seize the moment.

by Jim Piechota | Apr 26, 2022

The Art of Ajuan Mance at the Cartoon Museum

Opening April 30 and running until August 7, San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum presents the art of Ajuan Mance as part of its ongoing Emerging Artist Showcase. The Mills College professor is known for her vibrant portrait series, '1001 Black Men.'

by Laura Moreno | Apr 26, 2022

'Firebird's flight: Peeter Rebane and Tom Prior's Russian Cold War love story

When "Firebird" screened at last year's Frameline Festival in the just re-opened Castro Theatre, it received a deserved standing ovation from the nearly full house. The Russian love story's back and screening locally and internationally.

by Brian Bromberger | Apr 26, 2022

Ocean Vuong's Rainbow Afterglow: Poet Returns with 'Time Is a Mother'

One true way to envision Ocean Vuong is as, if not The Survivor, a survivor. His newly released second book of poems was occasioned by the silence that enveloped him after the death of his mother.

by Tim Pfaff | May 3, 2022

Going Out, Homing's in April 22-29, 2022

We've got plenty of fascinating arts, nightlife and community events of interest, plus a plethora of pleasing online amusements as well.

by Jim Provenzano | Apr 21, 2022

SF Film Fest Faves

This year's 65th annual San Francisco International Film will return to theaters (Castro, Vogue, Roxie, Victoria, Pacific Film Archive) in person from April 21 to May 1, with several films and events of note to LGBTQ fans.

by Brian Bromberger | Apr 19, 2022

First ladies, freaky fellas: The Lavender Tube on presidential wives and Tucker's tired testes

'The First Lady' features a trio of stars, Tucker Carlson's bizarrely homoerotic trailer, 'Law & Order: Organized Crime's lesbian cop played by Danielle Moné Truitt, plus more gossip and upcoming shows of note are all in this week's TV column.

by Victoria A. Brownworth | Apr 22, 2022

'Coming Soon' at Z Space: A Rousing, Arousing New Musical

Musician-playwright Rachel Lark's stage musical, 'Coming Soon,' opens at Z Space this week, with sex on its mind, but it's more serious and less schticky than her previous tunes performed at Bawdy Storytelling.

by Jim Gladstone | Apr 19, 2022


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