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Spirited disruption: Celebrating 150 years of the SF Art Institute

Spirited disruption: Celebrating 150 years of the SF Art Institute

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Mar 16, 2021

San Francisco Art Institute will celebrate its 150th birthday with an extensive exhibition of a diverse array of alumni, and a particular focus on Black, indigenous people of color and LGBTQ+ artists, both online and at their Chestnut St. campus.

Lambda Literary Awards 2021 finalists announced

Lambda Literary Awards 2021 finalists announced

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Mar 15, 2021

The Lambda Literary Foundation announced the finalists for its 2021 awards in multiple categories, making for a terrific to-read list of LGBTQ books. Nicknamed the Lammies, the finalists in 24 categories were chosen by 60 judges from 1,000 submissions.

Homing's In March 12-21, 2021

Homing's In March 12-21, 2021

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Mar 11, 2021

We care less about the royal them than we do about the royal you. Are you doing right? Would you like some music, dance, theatre, drag or DJed grooves to help you get through the days and nights? Then ye shall have it. We proclaim fun.

Past Tense: Zak Salih's 'Let's Get Back To The Party'

Past Tense: Zak Salih's 'Let's Get Back To The Party'

  • by Jim Piechota
  • Mar 9, 2021

In his impressive debut, Washington, D.C. writer Zak Salih chronicles the ongoing reunion of two gay men who were friends throughout childhood yet became estranged by the ebb and flow of adult life.

Heartfelt, harrowing work: Queer Black theater in the Bay Area

Heartfelt, harrowing work: Queer Black theater in the Bay Area

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Mar 9, 2021

Playwrights, actors and voices in support of the arts, queer Black artists are bringing heartfelt and sometimes harrowing work to the Bay Area and national theater scene in the week ahead with streaming audio and video productions.

Black queer experience in academia: Brandon Taylor's 'Real Life'

Black queer experience in academia: Brandon Taylor's 'Real Life'

  • by Brian Bromberger
  • Mar 2, 2021

Shortlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize, Brandon Taylor's 'Real Life' is a reimagined campus novel from a fresh perspective, a gay African-American graduate student.

Saints & Sinners literary fest's online in March

Saints & Sinners literary fest's online in March

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 28, 2021

With an entire literary festival, from readings to panels, all online, the 18th annual Saints & Sinners LGBTQ Literary Festival, usually held in New Orleans, returns with a robust roster on March 11-14.

Homing's In  Feb 26-March 5, 2021

Homing's In Feb 26-March 5, 2021

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 25, 2021

Step into the wonderful world of online arts, nightlife and community events. Take yourself to church, dance along with pros and gogos, or sing along to Broadway stars.

All-male, reviewed: Brontez Purnell's '100 Boyfriends'

All-male, reviewed: Brontez Purnell's '100 Boyfriends'

  • by Jim Piechota
  • Feb 23, 2021

In Brontez Purnell's deliciously voyeuristic collection of salacious vignettes, we are drenched in the sights, smells, sounds, and hedonistic delights of orgasmic connection.

'Gay Grampas' book published

'Gay Grampas' book published

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 21, 2021

In the tradition of 'Heather Has Two Mommies,' the first children's book featuring gay grandparents lovingly showcases extended family.

Arts upate: 'Hope' awards, arts opportunities & residencies

Arts upate: 'Hope' awards, arts opportunities & residencies

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 13, 2021

Artists and organizations are struggling, but some new local and national opportunities are helping out with awards, residencies and art submission opportunities.

Homing's In, Feb. 11-18, 2021

Homing's In, Feb. 11-18, 2021

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 12, 2021

Click here, click there, and voila, a new world of theatre, dance, drag and community will appear.

Post-play parley: 'The Catastrophist' and 'Hi, Are You Single?' discuss diseases and disability

Post-play parley: 'The Catastrophist' and 'Hi, Are You Single?' discuss diseases and disability

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Feb 9, 2021

Remember chatting after the curtain call? Marin Theater Company's online staging of Lauren Gunderson's 'The Catastrophist' and "goofy-cute" Ryan J.Haddad's autobiographical 'Hi, Are You Single?' will make you crave a post-performance discussion.

Homing's In Feb 5-14, 2021

Homing's In Feb 5-14, 2021

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • Feb 4, 2021

Shake off the pandemic blues and get some virtual entertainment and connection with online -and a few in-person- arts, nightlife and community events.