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Joshua Rotter

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Joshua Rotter is a contributing writer for 48 Hills. He’s also written for the San Francisco Bay Guardian, SF Weekly, SF Examiner, SF Chronicle, and CNET.
Music

John Cameron Mitchell glories in Bowie devotion at ‘BLACKSTAR Symphony’

Philharmonic tribute to queer icon's final studio album sets stage for Pride weekend.
Onstage

At Fresh Meat queer arts fest, ‘conformity isn’t an option’

Mudd the Two Spirit, more brilliant performers continue to lay annual showcase's transformative groundwork.
Movies

From piercing icon to flaming ecosexuals, Frameline’s tales of rupture and survival

Interviews with the fest's compelling protagonists of 'WICKET,' 'A Body To Live In,' and 'Playing with Fire.'
Movies

Reel love: 3 LGBTQ icons profiled on Frameline’s silver screen

They brought trans innovation to 'Drag Race,' created 'Rocky Horror,' delivered legendary reads—and now they're getting their flowers.
Music

Tune-Yards’ ticket sales support East Bay houselessness pub ‘Street Spirit’

Duo's kaleidoscopic new album is called 'Better Dreaming'—quite the imperative.
Music

Portraits of Past has risen—or perhaps the Bay Area hardcore act never truly died?

An unlikely tale that rages from Half Moon Bay and Gilman Street to the Lower East Side's grimy dance floors.
Performance

Sasha Velour’s ‘Big Reveal’? Upcoming Berkeley run is her hometown debut

Bay-born drag star holds nothing back in show that drips with queer resilience.
Music

Hail the 4 Queens: Stephanie Mills sounds off before epic Oakland diva fest

"I prayed for this tour for years because I've always wanted to work with my sisters."
Movies

Groundbreaking ‘Godfather of Asian American Media’ gets his due at CAAMFest

Tadashi Nakamura's 'Third Act' chronicles his father's life, from internment camp and filmmaking success to living with Parkinson's.
Food & Drink

For AAPI Heritage Month, two star chefs reboot a beloved dish

Martin Yan and Brandon Jew's special Mongolian beef comes to Mamahuhu in 'surreal' collaboration.
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