Queer Archives - 48 hills

Movies

‘No Straight Lines’ told the hidden history of queer comics—now it’s a movie

Marke B. - January 19, 2023

A doc of Justin Hall's groundbreaking book, which took LGBTQ cartoonists seriously, is coming to PBS

Nightlife

Party Radar: 15 ways to pop your New Year’s Eve cork

Marke B. - December 26, 2022

French house, underground goth, Breakfast of Champions, Young Hearts, Desert Hearts, Juanita More, more put the 'wheee' in 2023

Stage Review

Santa Claws: Killing My Lobster’s ‘A Very Special Holiday Special’ is merry and bright

Charles Lewis III - November 30, 2022

The lauded sketch comedy troupe knows just how to mine seasonal frustration for laughs and pathos

News + Politics

Anti Police-Terror Project redistributes $3.5 million gift towards Black self-determination

Caitlin Donohue - November 25, 2022

Social justice non-profits plus individuals and families impacted by state violence received the much-needed funds.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Queer Turkey Day films from iron-willed ‘The Inspection’ to 1991’s dystopic ‘Flaming Ears’

Dennis Harvey - November 22, 2022

This week brings a passel of options to cinematically cure your food coma.

Onstage

All together now: THEYFRIEND Fest makes creative space for nonbinary community

Joshua Rotter - November 12, 2022

Four-day gathering spotlights performers expressing 'nuance, joy, and pain of lived nonbinary experience.'

Culture

Newly established Oaklash Disability Fund wants to make drag accessible to all

Zack Ruskin - October 28, 2022

East Bay performance festival hopes its $1,000 grants will help artists in need of critical support.

Art

With powers of porcelain, Ahn Lee spins Cantonese folklore futurism

Mary Corbin - October 6, 2022

Sisterhoods forged in silk, amid sinophobic US history, take centerstage

Nightlife

Party Radar: Quick ‘n dirty guide to Folsom 2022 parties

Marke B. - September 21, 2022

Here, piggy piggies! A 12-hour Slot celebration, a femme-ruled dungeon, ripe pits, Horsemeat, Queerbait, and more parties to gag on.

Art

Mystic Moon Mamas and Matisse: What inspires artist Serena Viola Corson

Mary Corbin - August 21, 2022

The painter's scenes of platonic joy and curious street scores celebrate being human.

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