Going Out, Homing's In Jan. 21-28, 2022

This is your arts and nightlife captain; please stand by as we navigate through abrupt closings, postponements –and even a few openings– around the Bay Area this week.

by Jim Provenzano | Jan 20, 2022

'The Gilded Age' - Julian Fellowes' New New York

Julian Fellowes debuts his new long-awaited period drama series 'The Gilded Age' on HBO, a tale of an emerging new world at the height of New York City's industrial age, and the often merciless society members who ruled and invaded it, or tried to.

by Brian Bromberger | Jan 18, 2022

Latinx Love: Edgar Gomez' 'High-Risk Homosexual'

In his outstanding new coming-of-age memoir, Florida-born queer Latinx author Edgar Gomez navigates a modest 13-year-old adolescence dominated by poverty and cultural machismo.

by Jim Piechota | Jan 18, 2022

Musical Moments: 'The Band's Visit' and 'Freestyle Love Supreme'

San Francisco stages are now hosting two of the more unorthodox musicals to hit big on Broadway in recent years, one subtle and poetic ('The Band's Visit'), the other boisterous and participatory ('Freestyle Love Supreme').

by Jim Gladstone | Jan 18, 2022

Lady Camden, Former Smuin Ballet Dancer, on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'

When Lady Camden sashayed into the spotlight for the first time on RuPaul's Drag Race in the Season 14 premiere, proudly proclaiming, "Hello, you sexy bitches!," drag aficionados got to meet one of Northern California's most uniquely talented queens.

by Philip Mayard | Jan 18, 2022

Going Out, Homing's In, Jan. 14-22, 2022

Oh my gosh, Omicron! We're keeping up to date on closings, postponements and persistent performances in arts and nightlife.

by Jim Provenzano | Jan 13, 2022

Arts Update: Plays, Comedy Fest Postponed; Chorus' Center Funding

It's one step forward and two steps back in the local arts scene as theater companies close their doors yet again, a comedy festival is postponed, and the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus gets funding from Amazon.

by Jim Provenzano | Jan 12, 2022

James Magruder: Playwright's New Novel, 'Vamp Until Ready'

James Magruder is a funny guy. His wonderfully wicked sense of humor comes through in his plays, and in his new novel, 'Vamp Until Ready.'

by Gregg Shapiro | Jan 11, 2022

Circus Boy: Acrobatic Gay Parenting Documentary

At a mere 52 minutes, Lester Alfonso's new documentary 'Circus Boy' is short and sweet. There are many lovely moments in the film, yet Alfonso's work also leaves many unanswered questions.

by David-Elijah Nahmod | Jan 11, 2022

B.A.R. Talks 9: Drag Through Bay Area History

Our January 13 B.A.R. Talks panel focuses on drag and its local history, with guests Heklina, Fudgie Frottage, Khmera Rouge, Mercedez Munro, Persia, and Sister Tilda Nextime.

by Jim Provenzano | Jan 5, 2022


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