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.

Onstage

Sandra Bernhard: ‘I keep elevating my game and finding new ways into happiness’

June 19, 2023

The beloved performer comes through SF at Pride for 'A Spring Affair,' offering comic relief in a scary world

LGBTQ

The Twin Peaks Pink Triangle reminds LGBTQ community to ‘stay vigilant’

June 15, 2023

The reclaimed symbol presides over SF's Pride celebration, commemorating the long fight for queer and trans freedom.

Onstage

From ‘lunch lady’ to hot rapper: LBXX storms Fresh Meat queer-trans arts fest

June 12, 2023

'I lean into being a queer artist and share stories of boys and heartbreak,' says the hip-hop performer and educator

Peaches Christ and Heklina dish up scrumptious TV in ‘Drag Me to Dinner’

June 7, 2023

New Hulu reality competition show marks last time legendary pair appear together, and it's uproarious as usual.

Dance

Discovering daddies: ‘Abbale’ shines light on intergenerational relationships

June 5, 2023

Dance creator Andrew Pearson on why his show is a fabulous way to celebrate Father's Day

Arts + Culture

Strength in diversity, SF style: Carnaval rolls out for its 45th edition

May 23, 2023

Festival's organizers lay down what makes this neighborhood gathering great.

Culture

Castro gathers around the jumbotrons to say goodbye to Heklina on Tue/23

May 17, 2023

Massive memorial organized by Peaches Christ will spill from Castro Theatre into the street.

Music

At 69, The Damned’s Captain Sensible is keeping it punk

May 16, 2023

On gratefulness, vegetarianism—and how Lemmy from Motörhead saved the band.

Performance

Focus on the positive floods 6th Oaklash fest with drag joy

May 7, 2023

'Let's get sickening' with a full slate of drag community programming and gonzo performances.

Music

Legendary rocker Peter Case: ‘You can’t just have a city for the rich, man’

May 2, 2023

The Plimsouls and Nerves singer still believes in SF, and pushes his musical boundaries on new album 'Doctor Moan'