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Wrestling for Pride: Grapplers go for/with the gays at El Toro

Wrestling for Pride: Grapplers go for/with the gays at El Toro

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Jun 5, 2019

On Thursday, June 13, pro wrestlers fly into the center ring for a Pride event that offers something a little bit different. Pro wrestlers at El Toro's SF Slam10: Pride On The Line, with host Pollo Del Mar!

Party with Polythene Pam - queer folk punk girl band throws album release bash

Party with Polythene Pam - queer folk punk girl band throws album release bash

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 29, 2019

On June 7, Queer folk punk girl band Polythene Pam will be throwing a party at The Lost Church. With song titles like "Middle Age Transexual Theme Song" and "Invertible Penis," you know that you're in for something a little bit different.

NCLR Gala @ Metreon City View

NCLR Gala @ Metreon City View

  • by Steven Underhill
  • May 22, 2019

The National Center for Lesbian Rights celebrated its 42nd anniversary on May 18 at the Marriott Marquis with a VIP dinner, dancing, face-painting and entertainment afterward at Metreon City View.

The Raid on Tommy's Place - a case of Cold War anti-queer crackdowns

The Raid on Tommy's Place - a case of Cold War anti-queer crackdowns

  • by Michael Flanagan
  • May 16, 2019

Paranoia, red-baiting and homophobia swept across the United States in the early 1950s like a cold fire, and San Francisco was not exempt from its reach. The vile Joseph McCarthy and his toady Roy Cohn engaged the country in the Army-McCarthy hearings.

Tom Reardon - His Honor the Cabaret Star

Tom Reardon - His Honor the Cabaret Star

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 15, 2019

Tom Reardon returns to Feinstein's at The Nikko for his eighth show on May 16 and 17. The singer, who also performs in musical theater, will offer his usual eclectic mix of songs: everything from The Great American Songbook to Bob Dylan and Fleetwood Mac.

Ross & Roma on roasts - Celebrated Sister gets skewered on Saturday

Ross & Roma on roasts - Celebrated Sister gets skewered on Saturday

  • by Jim Provenzano
  • May 13, 2019

Ross Mathews will MC a night of comic insults hurled at Sister Roma, but it's all in fun; the upbeat series regular on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' will serve as a tonic to the Jungle Red claw-like insults from Roma's drag pals on May 18 at the Castro Theatre.

Celebrating ten years of Comedy at El Rio

Celebrating ten years of Comedy at El Rio

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 8, 2019

It's been ten years since comic extraordinaire and hostess with the mostess Lisa Geduldig began doing her monthly comedy shows at El Rio, and on Friday May 17 at 7pm, Geduldig will host a special show to celebrate this milestone year.

Ginger Minj - Drag, live, gay and even on roller skates

Ginger Minj - Drag, live, gay and even on roller skates

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 1, 2019

Ginger Minj is "the nicest bitch you'll ever meet," according to Joshua Eads, the actor who plays Ginger. But bitchiness is, in this case, not a sign of nastiness. Ginger performs at Oasis May 9 & 10.

Michael Feinstein celebrates the Great American Songbook

Michael Feinstein celebrates the Great American Songbook

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • May 1, 2019

An esteemed interpreter of the Great American Songbook, Michael Feinstein will appear at the club which bears his name. Beginning May 9 (and just in time for Mother's Day), Feinstein will perform five shows at Feinstein's at The Nikko.

Nancy And Beth - The girls in the band

Nancy And Beth - The girls in the band

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • May 1, 2019

Alongside their film and television careers, Megan Millally and Stephanie Hunt lead the band Nancy And Beth (upper case A, thank you!), which returns to Feinstein's at the Nikko for three shows this weekend following a sold-out gig in 2013.

Jack Alexander has magic to do

Jack Alexander has magic to do

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Apr 24, 2019

Las Vegas-based illusionist Jack Alexander will bring his sleek new stage show, Express, to Oasis next weekend in two benefit performances for the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation (REAF).

Oaklash - East Bay dragfest rocks

Oaklash - East Bay dragfest rocks

  • by David-Elijah Nahmod
  • Apr 18, 2019

Oakland will be a real drag from Friday April 26 to Sunday April 28 when 100 drag queens, drag kings, and radical queer performers take to the stages in Oakland for a three day drag-a-thon which will include live performances, music, vendors, and art.

Brent Barrett - Broadway star's 'Night Songs'

Brent Barrett - Broadway star's 'Night Songs'

  • by Jim Gladstone
  • Apr 17, 2019

Brent Barrett, known for his performances in 'The Phantom of the Opera,' has not named his solo cabaret show after the half-masked man's signature number "The Music of the Night." Instead, it's called "Night Songs."

SF International Film Festival @ Castro Theatre

SF International Film Festival @ Castro Theatre

  • by Steven Underhill
  • Apr 17, 2019

Stars shined brightly at the April 10 opening of the San Francisco International Film Festival, which featured a screening of the first episode from the new series, Armistead Maupin's 'Tales of the City.'