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‘Never too late’: Grannies of Grant Avenue Follies dance onto the airwaves

Dorothy Odonnell - April 20, 2024

PBS highlights the Chinatown-based cabaret troupe of 11 spirited grandmothers keeping local history alive.

Movies

Tracing the peaks (and valleys) of Carol Doda’s topless legend

Leticia Lopez - March 20, 2024

Documentary producer-directors Marlo McKenzie and Jonathan Parker bring the bodacious queen of the Condor to life.

Nightlife

Live Shots: 23rd Edwardian Ball was a sensory feast

Jon Bauer and Patty Riek - January 29, 2024

Mystery, magic, daring feats, and great looks came to the Regency Ballroom on January 27.

Stage Review

All hail the warm-hearted holiday chaos of ‘A Very Merry Misfit Cabaret’

Charles Lewis III - December 14, 2023

Krampus, acrobats, Boba Fett, Gremlins, and Jeffrey Dahmer's cousin bring good ol' mischief to Kat Robichaud's annual show

Movies

No words: Savor the Castro’s last moments as movie palace with ‘A Day of Silents’

Dennis Harvey - November 28, 2023

Start off with 10am all-cartoon bill, and stay for slapstick, swashbuckle, and romantical burlesque on the beloved screen.

Onstage

What’s up, THEYFRIEND? Dive into the fierce nonbinary performance festival

Joshua Rotter - November 11, 2023

Co-host LOTUS BOY fills us in on third annual International showcase for nonbinary artists.

Nightlife

We’re reopening the Stud—here’s why it matters

Marke B. - September 5, 2023

Amid the global backlash to LGBTQ rights, one of SF's oldest queer bars returns as a beacon of safety and love

Onstage

Confronting decline while flying through the air in ‘the Curve’ at Fringe Fest

Joshua Rotter - August 11, 2023

Circus acrobat Genie Cartier's show combines gravity-defying feats with candid tales of a body slowing down

Stage Review

Electrifying lead and stellar music deserve more from ‘Tina’

Marke B. - August 10, 2023

Fresh approach is needed for jukebox musical's tale of monumental singer. Plus: David Bowie tribute brings fireworks

Movies

Suck on this: The eviction-fueled, Web 1.0 dykesploitation of ‘Sugar High Glitter City’ returns

Caitlin Donohue - August 8, 2023

Directors of iconic 2001 lesbian ensemble film reflect on the eve of its SF PornFilmFestival screenings.

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‘Never too late’: Grannies of Grant Avenue Follies dance onto the airwaves

Tracing the peaks (and valleys) of Carol Doda’s topless legend

Live Shots: 23rd Edwardian Ball was a sensory feast

All hail the warm-hearted holiday chaos of ‘A Very Merry Misfit Cabaret’

No words: Savor the Castro’s last moments as movie palace with ‘A Day of Silents’

What’s up, THEYFRIEND? Dive into the fierce nonbinary performance festival

We’re reopening the Stud—here’s why it matters

Confronting decline while flying through the air in ‘the Curve’ at Fringe Fest

Electrifying lead and stellar music deserve more from ‘Tina’

Suck on this: The eviction-fueled, Web 1.0 dykesploitation of ‘Sugar High Glitter City’ returns

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