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Art

Luke Kraman’s soft missives from the queer demimonde

Marke B. - October 30, 2024

Documenting the underground, the photographer locates a 'queer liminal zone' in present/dreaming, warm/cold contrasts.

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.

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