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Mayor Pete: The Coming Out of American Politics
'Mayor Pete,' a highly moving unveiling of everyone's favorite queer presidential candidate, debuts worldwide on Amazon on Nov. 12.
'Forbidden Letters' — Long-Unseen Gay Classic at Porn Film Festival
A long unseen gay cinema classic will screen at the Brava Theater on November 12. Arthur J. Bressan Jr.'s 1979 "Forbidden Letters" is an X-rated mood piece whose lead actors don't just have sex on camera, they make love.
Drag in Their Family
Terry Guest, the Chicago-based playwright of "At The Wake of a Dead Drag Queen," shares the inspiration for his play; also, Brava Theater Center hosts the Theyfriend Nonbinary Performance Festival.
Queens, Baes & Ben: New Dramas and a Brit Detective Hunk
'Queens,' the new ABC musical drama series, reunites a girl group; hunky gay Ben Aldridge plays a gay detective; the docuseries "Tampa Baes" explores lesbian life in Florida; plus, more in our TV column.
Personal Pieces: Drew Pisarra's 'You're Pretty Gay'
In queer author and poet Drew Pisarra's second collection of short stories, he really wants you to know all about his feelings, his life, his history, and every nuance in between.
Wakefield Poole (February 24, 1936 — October 27, 2021) Remembering a Visionary
Although he worked as a dancer, choreographer, and shop owner, Wakefield Poole is best known for his groundbreaking feature-length gay erotic films, particularly "Boys in the Sand."
Cured: Documentary on Anti-Gay Psych Wars
Patrick Sammon and Bennett Singer's documentary "Cured" focuses on the background, struggle, and eventual victory that let to the historic 1973 decision by the American Psychiatric Association to declassify homosexuality as a mental illness.
The Vampire's Closet: 'Dark Shadows' Star Jonathan Frid in New Documentary
A new documentary recalls the life and career of Jonathan Frid, the actor who played Barnabas Collins, a 175-year-old guilt-ridden vampire on "Dark Shadows," the horror-themed daytime soap opera that became enormously popular during the late 1960s.
Out at Outside Lands
Outside Lands is back. And it's outer than ever. Here's just a partial rundown of this year's queer Outside Lands highlights across a full gamut of musical genres, from R&B to rock to electronica.
Monster's Mash: Kevin Simmonds' Poetic Look at Opera Diva
Kevin Simmonds, in his short but wonderful book "The Monster I Am Today: Leontyne Price and A Life In Verse," provides the reader with a poetic insight that is lyrical, loving and romantic.
Seventh B.A.R. Talk to Focus on Local Politics
Politics through five decades of Bay Area Reporter coverage will be discussed by an esteemed panel of local officials, with Assistant News Editor and politics columnist Matthew S. Bajko, on Thursday, November 4.
Schlomer Haus Art Gallery Opens in the Castro
A new art gallery kicks off its opening on October 26 with the work of six different artists. The gay couple who own Schlomer Haus Gallery, located in the Castro/Duboce district, hopes to draw art fans from all over.
ApocaLGBTQ: The Lavender Tube on Dystopian Dramas and Scary Spices
Halloween looms. It's time for some scares. "American Horror Story: Double Feature," the "Chucky" series adaptation, "Big Sky"'s thrills, "See" gets a lesbian romance, and "Y: The Last Man"'s lesbian and trans characters are part of a world without men.
Queen O'Ween at the Warfield
"Halloween costumes are absolutely a form of drag," says Rosé, who performs with seven other "RuPaul'sDrag Race" vets in "Night of the Living Drag," a pumpkin month performance tour that makes its San Francisco stop at the Warfield Theater Oct. 25.
Dave Chappelle, Netflix, and You
No matter what Dave Chappelle and Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos tell you, violence against LGBTQ is real and giving cover for transphobia and homophobia presents a real world threat to LGBTQ people.
'We're Here,' We're Queer: Showrunner Peter LoGreco Talks HBO Docuseries
HBO's docuseries "We're Here" returns for a second season with a moving batch of episodes that celebrate small town LGBTQ life as Shangela, Eureka, and Bob the Drag Queen descend on a variety of small towns across America.
Superman's Son's Bisexual in New DC Comic Series
The son of Superman comes out as bisexual in the fifth edition of the DC comic series "Superman: Son Of Kal-El." The announcement came on October 11, National Coming Out Day.
Lizard Boy Lives: Justin Huertas' Queer Music Drama at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
Justin Huertas wrote the lyrics, composed the music, and is one third of the cast in "Lizard Boy," his cheeky-but-sincere superhero sci-fi musical that cracks wise about everything from Grindr to Yoda.
Home and Away: AXIS Dance Premieres New Works; Marc Brew Wraps Up Directorship
After five years as Artistic Director of AXIS Dance Company, choreographer Marc Brew closes his tenure with a new disability-inclusive dance about finding home — before he'll be moving to his own new home in the UK with his partner.
Music, Menus & Motion: Mill Valley Film Festival Faves
The Mill Valley Film Festival returns for its 44th year October 7-17, with in-person and online screenings. A few notable features: Documentaries about Leonard Bernstein, Julia Child, and The Velvet Underground.