Burlesque Archives

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.

Nightlife

Party Radar: Hey, ghoul. It’s Monster Mash time.

Marke B. - October 25, 2022

All the Halloween wing-dings you can squeeze into your Google cauldron. No sexy Steve Bannon costumes please.

Onstage

Bringing back the va-va-voom with four nights of Burlesque Extravaganza

Joshua Rotter - February 20, 2022

Expect titillation, empowerment, creativity—and possibly even Cthulhu and corgis, says organizer Red Velvet.

Movies

Feathered hair and high kicks rule in sparkling ‘Shit & Champagne’

Dennis Harvey - August 23, 2021

D'Arcy Drollinger's dragsploitation flick finally comes to the big screen—'70s aesthetics and toilet humor included.

Party Radar

Party Radar: Now with actual parties (and vax cards?)

Marke B. - June 16, 2021

Even the goth clubs are rising from the nightlife apocalypse—but things are still in flux, so keep your head.

Puff

Puff: Spark up a safe and comfy 420 celebration

Dan Karkoska - April 13, 2021

No big party in the park this year, but plenty to do—and enjoy—in our annual guide to the stoner holiday.

Arts Forecast

A very haunted Arts Forecast: Halloween undead!

Marke B. - October 28, 2020

Howl through your mask at this year's stream 'n (socially distant) scream spooktaculars

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