Justin Vivian Bond: Celebrated Chanteuse Returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko

Creatively, I've been very satisfied during the pandemic," says Justin Vivian Bond, who performed mini-concerts at home in upstate New York. Bond returns in-person to Feinstein's at the Nikko June 16-19.

by Jim Gladstone | Jun 2, 2021

50 Years in 50 Weeks: 1979, Divinely Granted

While News stories covered the May 21 White Night Riots, in lighter fare, drag theatre in 1979's Arts section included an interview, ads and a review of Divine's show, 'The Neon Woman,' while porn stars served as a lure to a members-only health club.

by Jim Provenzano | Jun 3, 2021

Bursting with Pride: Q-Music's 2021 Playlist

LGBTQ+ musicians and allies make our first June list, including diverse sounds from Xiu Xiu, Prism Bitch, The Go-Go's, Grace Pettis, Carrie Ferguson and Bay Area singer Andrew Bundy.

by Gregg Shapiro | Jun 2, 2021

Creepy Queers: 'Unburied: A Collection of Queer Dark Fiction'

In 'Unburied: A Collection of Queer Dark Fiction,' Editor Rebecca Rowland has selected a diverse array of spooky stories, from the short and sweet to longer ruminative tales by some accomplished authors.

by Jim Provenzano | May 31, 2021

'Proust, le Concert Retrouve' Recreates Author's Music Salons

In 'Proust, le Concert Retrouve,' pianist Tanguy de Williencourt and violinist Theotime Langlois de Swarte usher us directly into the music salons hosted by French author Marcel Proust.

by Tim Pfaff | Jun 2, 2021

Homing's In, Going Out May 28-June 6, 2021

The rainbow avalanche is upon us as Pride events in multiple media rev up online and in person. Dust off your glittery gear. It's our month.

by Jim Provenzano | May 27, 2021

Frameline45 Announces Festival Programs

Not even one frame or video shot has been screened, but Frameline45, which just announced its full program, has already made history. The Castro Theatre and other venues will finally reopen for in-person screenings, with plenty of online viewing as well.

by Brian Bromberger | May 25, 2021

Return Engagements: Katya Smirnoff-Skyy, Tina D'Elia Bring Back Live Cabaret, a Solo Show & a Haight History Tour

Drag chanteuse Katya Smirnoff-Skyy, who will open a four-night engagement at Feinstein's at the Nikko, and Tina D'Elia performs her new solo and hosts the new Out of Site Haight walking tour; each in new 'sort of' post-pandemic performances.

by Jim Gladstone | May 25, 2021

50 Years in 50 Weeks: 1978, Glad to be Gay

While the Tom Robinson Band, then known for the inspiring folk-derived anthem, "Glad to be Gay," had a performance at the Old Waldorf (444 Battery St.), the venue's promoters used the ad to politicize their pro-gay presence.

by Jim Provenzano | May 27, 2021

Asian Elders' Romance in Ray Yeung's 'Twilight's Kiss'

While his previous two full-length feature films dealt with a younger age demographic, director Ray Yeung's 'Twilight's Kiss' introduces us to men in the twilight of their gay years.

by Gregg Shapiro | May 25, 2021


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