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Fabulous at 50: celebrating the history of the Imperial Council

Fabulous at 50: celebrating the history of the Imperial Council

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Oct 13, 2020

50 Years of Fabulous, Jethro Patalinghug's stirring documentary about the half-century history of the Imperial Council of San Francisco, shows the past five decades of the council's growth and glamorous moments, including founder José Sarria.

Terrorgrams: Peaches Christ & crew's 'Screaming Telegrams' bring door-to-door scary delights

Terrorgrams: Peaches Christ & crew's 'Screaming Telegrams' bring door-to-door scary delights

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Oct 9, 2020

Get some creepy clowns and ghoulish gals delivered to your door, or a ghoul-friend's, with the new Screaming Telegrams service.

Homing's In: arts, nightlife, community events Oct. 8-18

Homing's In: arts, nightlife, community events Oct. 8-18

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Oct 8, 2020

Time flies when you're having fun, even when you're not. But do make time for arts, community and nightlife events, whether from your phone, computer, or in a few cases, in person (Gasp!).

Homing's In, arts, nightlife, community events Oct. 1-8

Homing's In, arts, nightlife, community events Oct. 1-8

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Oct 1, 2020

As more venues open to the public, we're keeping track of them, as well as online events in Arts, Nightlife and Community.

Homing's In: Sept 24-Oct 2

Homing's In: Sept 24-Oct 2

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 24, 2020

From Folsom fetish fun to literary loveliness, you can find online arts, nightlife and community events to suit whatever your mood may be.

Cho to headline virtual Folsom fair

Cho to headline virtual Folsom fair

  • by John Ferrannini
  • Sep 23, 2020

The answer is always "no" if you don't ask — but because Folsom Street Events took the plunge, Margaret Cho will host this year's eponymous street fair.

Blue Hearts beating: an interview with gay musician Bob Mould

Blue Hearts beating: an interview with gay musician Bob Mould

  • by Gregg Shapiro
  • Sep 22, 2020

If gay modern rock legend Bob Mould isn't the hardest working man in music, he's definitely one of them. To prove that point, he's wasted no time in following up 2019's 'Sunshine Rock' with the new 'Blue Hearts.'

Juanita MORE!'s charity event gets groovy

Juanita MORE!'s charity event gets groovy

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 20, 2020

What? You missed San Francisco drag icon and DJ Juanita MORE! and her lip-synch DJ event fundraiser? Never fear. It's still here, online, of course.

Homing's In: nightlife, arts & community events Sept. 17-26

Homing's In: nightlife, arts & community events Sept. 17-26

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 17, 2020

Danceable, musical, literary and filmic fun fills your interwebs with continued hope, healing and hum-dingin' fun. Zoom in, log on, click away.

A weekend in the Castro: businesses, re-opened

A weekend in the Castro: businesses, re-opened

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 14, 2020

Visitors to the Castro district on Sunday Sept. 13 enjoyed outdoor dining, drinks and shopping at local stores. Safety and health precautions were heeded as patrons enjoyed themselves while supporting local businesses.

Matthew Simmons April 28, 1960-Sept. 8, 2020: healer, social worker, musician, was also known as drag performer Peggy L'Eggs

Matthew Simmons April 28, 1960-Sept. 8, 2020: healer, social worker, musician, was also known as drag performer Peggy L'Eggs

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 12, 2020

Matthew Simmons, known to many as his drag persona Peggy L'Eggs, died peacefully and unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8 at his Oakland apartment. Friends and colleagues offered a stream of tributes and remembrances.

Homing's In: arts, nightlife, community events Sept. 10-19

Homing's In: arts, nightlife, community events Sept. 10-19

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Sep 10, 2020

Even if the sky's on fire, you can snuggle up to your air purifier and enjoy online arts, nightlife and community events.

Homing's In: nightlife, arts, community events Sept 3-13

Homing's In: nightlife, arts, community events Sept 3-13

  • Sep 3, 2020

Fall films fill our future favorites list, but you can enjoy plenty of live-online events in arts, nightlife and community.

Oaklash delivers deliciously deviant drag

Oaklash delivers deliciously deviant drag

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Aug 30, 2020

Inspired by Wigstock, but with a decidedly East Bay edge, the third annual Oaklash Drag Festival goes online September 4 through 6 with more than 100 performers.