Third B.A.R. Talks Panel Focus on News Coverage on HIV/AIDS

'B.A.R. Talks 3: AIDS/HIV in Print,' the third of the Bay Area Reporter's monthly 50th anniversary online panels, will feature Liz Highleyman, Tom Burtch and Guy Clark, who will discuss the paper's decades of covering the AIDS pandemic, online July 1.

by Jim Provenzano | Jun 27, 2021

A Dog's Tale: Dan Perdios' Charming Story of a Disabled Gay Man and His Service Dog

In his new book, 'A Golden Retriever and His Two Dads,' author Dan Perdios, a gay man with limited hearing, remembers his late service dog Willy and their adventures together.

by David-Elijah Nahmod | Jun 28, 2021

Going Out, June 25-July 1, 2021

Now that in-person events are quickly becoming the norm, our ever-evolving listings will mutate. We're focusing on in-place events for now. Happy Pride etc.!

by Jim Provenzano | Jun 24, 2021

Friedman/Epstein Films on TCM

Turner Classic Movies will celebrate Pride Month with a special night of films by Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein on Monday, June 28, including 'The Times of Harvey Milk' and 'Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt.'

by Brian Bromberger | Jun 24, 2021

Frameline45 Documentaries: Cinematic Stories Shine, Sometimes Stall

While most of the documentaries in Frameline45 are very good, none are great. In a rare occurrence, the narrative features this year are stronger entries than the documentaries. But there are some standouts.

by Brian Bromberger | Jun 23, 2021

Frameline45, Part 2: Folks, Fun and Fate

One idiosyncrasy of Frameline45 is that the international films are superior to the US/English language movies, especially because of their daring content. Check out our second batch of notable narrative films, including a few cinematic jewels.

by Brian Bromberger | Jun 22, 2021

Homing's In, Going Out June 18-27, 2021

Heading into the home stretch of Pride Month, many nightclubs, bars and theaters are welcoming indoor patrons, with some outdoor spaces welcoming guests; bring proof of vaccination in most cases. Unfurl, unmask -or not, if you choose- and enjoy.

by Jim Provenzano | Jun 17, 2021

50 Years in 50 Weeks: 1982 Doubled the Fun

1982 saw the Bay Area Reporter moving to a weekly format, which provided twice as much fascinating coverage, including the year's best in arts, and a popular Dog Show on Castro Street with an appearance by Shirley MacLaine.

by Jim Provenzano | Jun 24, 2021

Review: 'Poetry Rx' Celebrates Lyric History, with Some Queer Poets Past & Present

In the newly-released collection 'Poetry Rx' of 50 inspiring poems, compiled with commentary and poetical analyses by psychiatrist Norman E. Rosenthal, M.D., more than a third of the poets have either openly identified as queer, or skewed LGBTQ-ward.

by Mark William Norby | Jun 23, 2021

Playing for Laughs and Love with Author-Playwright Paul Rudnick

Combining wit and wisdom, writer Paul Rudnick gives us much to think about while we are laughing, including in his new romantic and comic novel, 'Playing The Palace.'

by Gregg Shapiro | Jun 22, 2021


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