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Firestarter: Mike Curato's 'Flamer' a Searing, Intense Portrait
Mike Curato, an award-winning author and talented artist, has produced a young adult graphic novel about a young man on the verge, and it's a searing, intensive portrait that stays with the reader long after the book is finished.
Major 'Meaning' :: Mariah Carey's Life Shared in New Memoir
"The Meaning of Mariah Carey" is The New York Times best-seller of the life and career of a truly influential artist and entertainer, the autobiography of one of the most talented, hardworking, compelling, witty, and transcendent African-American artists.
David Pevsner: Selling It, Onstage and Off
The filmed version David Pevsner's one-man show is a musical - and Pevsner goes into great detail about his sexual exploits, including his time as a male escort.
Merry Krimble! Alternative Holiday Music Playlists
Whether you're safely home alone, or socially distanced with family or friends, this is a most unusual holiday. So, for Christmas week, Eve and Day, enjoy a most unusual holiday music playlist.
SF Poet James J. Siegel's New Collection Knocks on the Door to Memory
Take a break from whatever you're doing and immerse yourself James J. Siegel's revelatory poetry collection for city that has known many gods.
Martuni's Sells Wines, Aprons, Shirts for Quick Gifts
Get a taste of those fun cabaret shows at Martuni's that we miss so much. The popular martini bar is making do in difficult times by selling a cute variety of gifts items.
Bombing 'The Prom'
Ryan Murphy has entered the musical film fray with his big screen version of the 2018 musical "The Prom," but stumbles with his well-intentioned adaptation of the story about has-been celebs invading a high school prom to champion a teen lesbian.
Q-Music: Making the Yuletide Gayer
Have you been looking forward to the 2020 winter holidays, either as the giver of gifts or the recipient? If so, you can't go wrong with some of these very Mary, I mean merry, titles from Elton John, Little Richard, and new bands like Dust Bowl Faeries.
The Millions: The Lavender Tube on 'A Million Little Things,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' & Jonathan Capehart
The best gift we are getting this holiday season is that 2020 is almost over. Whatever higher power you worship, say a prayer of thanks for that. "A Million Little Things," "Grey's Anatomy," and news show are covered.
Colton Ford on Music, Maturity and Moving Forward
After a few years away from music, singer-musician Colton Ford has returned with new songs and new perspectives on art, life and, yes, politics.
Choral Response: SF Gay Men's Chorus Brings Holiday Music
The San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus isn't letting the pandemic spoil their Christmas holiday. The chorus' annual Christmas Eve concert will go on this year as a virtual event with guest-star performers.
'Mank' Takes a New Twist on the Life of the Noted Screenwriter
Based on a screenplay written by his late father Jack, director David Fincher returns with a retro-infused biopic about 'Citizen Kane' screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz.
Holiday Variety: Taylor Mac, New Conservatory's Seasonal Shows
Taylor Mac revives his "Holiday Sauce" at the Curran, and New Conservatory Theatre Center's "Queer Variety" show should bring some holiday cheer.
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy's 'Spectacular'- Russian Opera Diva's Holiday Concert's Online
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy, our favorite local exiled Russian opera diva, takes to the online airwaves in a holiday-themed concert that'll make the Yuletide extra-gay.
Koz for Celebration: An Interview with Jazz Saxophonist Dave Koz
Smooth jazz superstar Dave Koz has a new album and a fresh take on the holidays with a one-night "Greatest Hits of Christmas" concert online.
Smuin Contemporary Ballet Finds New Ways to Reach Audiences
Throughout 2020, the artists at Smuin Contemporary Ballet have found success in spite of the pandemic. Not only have they kept their dancers working and their local audiences engaged, they've built new audiences in unexpected ways.
Sex and the Cities: David Gilmore's Memoir's More than Sexy Tales
Tucson, Arizona author David Gilmore, who is also a photographer, filmmaker, and former radio show host, offers more than just dirty sex stories in his latest book, "Tail in Two Cities."
Capital Ideas: An interview with Kim Roberts, Editor of 'By Broad Potomac's Shore'
Queer poet, historian and educator Kim Roberts brings life to literary history in "By Broad Potomac's Shore: Great Poets from the Early Days of the Nation's Capital."
Santa Skivvies Run: Memories & a 2020 Revision
This year's Santa Skivvies Run, the SF AIDS Foundation's fun fundraiser, is an online challenge, and you can still have fun on Dec. 13 (sign up at www.sfaf.org). Here's an album of Steven Underhill's best photos from past events.
The Yuletide's Gay: New Holiday TV Movies
Once again, holiday movies will abound on your TV screens for the Christmas season, but this year, for the first time, holiday films made especially for queer-inclusive families are hitting the air.