LGBTQ Archives - 48 hills

Art

Stunning 1970s SF Halloween photos rise from the dead

Marke B. - October 22, 2024

Ken Werner shot Castro and Polk Street celebrations from 1976-1980; now his rare cult book has been republished.

Music

Brat, but Charli XCX wouldn’t let us cover it, so here’s our thoughts anyway

Tamara Palmer - October 21, 2024

Her Sweat tour stop at Chase Center looked like a lot of fun—too bad the local queer press was stuck in the cold.

Nightlife

Nearing 70, queer icon Cleve Jones is still a party boy

Marke B. - October 7, 2024

With a purpose, of course: His star-studded birthday celebration this Friday raises crucial funds (and some timely alarms)

Dance

20 years in, Sean Dorsey Dance Company embodies ‘joyous, righteous resistance’

Mary Carbonara - September 20, 2024

'Our existence is under attack,' says trailblazing trans choreographer, whose troupe celebrates two decades of essential art.

Nightlife

Did somebody say ‘Naked Dinner Party’?

Marke B. - September 16, 2024

Drag goddess Juanita More hosts a charitable in-the-buff buffet of culinary delights, plus dancing, for her birthday.

Music

Tomu DJ: ‘You’re never gonna be legit until you believe you are’

Leah Isobel - August 28, 2024

Rising Bay Area producer talks new album 'I Want to Be,' her West Oakland Music Festival, and realities as a trans person.

Remembrance

RIP Dr. Maggi Rubenstein, SF’s ‘Godmother of Sex Education’

Dr. Carol Queen - August 28, 2024

Marguerite aka Maggi Rubenstein RN, MFCC, PhD, longtime bisexual and sex-positive community activist and faculty member at the private graduate program The Institute for...

Stage Review

‘Collective Rage’: 5 Betties, a puppet, a vaginal hand mirror, and some yummy ice cream

Charles Lewis III - August 8, 2024

Laughing to keep from crying at Shotgun Players' production of Jen Silverman’s play.

Lit

James Baldwin’s 100th birthday stoked spirited words and fiery hope

Tom Molanphy - August 7, 2024

The Mechanics' Institute Library filled with music, art, and essential readings honoring the revolutionary writer.

Campaign Trail

SF Democratic Party calls for more queer women in office—then votes for D9 guys

Tim Redmond - July 25, 2024

Billionaire slate rejects its own resolution and votes against Jackie Fielder in D9. Are we surprised? It's all about the money.

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