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Faye Carol to perform LGBT musician tribute concert
Miss Faye Caro will perform with Poet Avotcja & Youth A Cappella Ensemble Vocal Rush, in a concert celebrating Black LGBTQ+ music pioneers like Billy Strayhorn, Little Richard and Sylvester.
Leather Bound: Adam Mars-Jones' 'Box Hill: A Story of Low Self-Esteem'
Richly drawn and impossible to forget, Mars-Jones's story will appeal most to niche LGBTQ readers who appreciate the bold acidity of classic BDSM leather-scented erotic fiction.
Biden/Harris Victory Party in the Castro
People started gathering in the Castro by 10 am on Saturday Nov. 7 as election results were announced, with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris getting enough electoral and popular votes to clinch the presidential election.
Finally! Election Celebrations in the Bay Area
Enjoy a round-up of several video clips of celebrations in the Bay Area and across the U.S. following the announcement of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' winning the presidential/vice-presidential election of 2020.
Bambi Lake, Oct. 20, 1950-Nov. 4, 2020: Trans Chanteuse Left a Legacy of Melancholy Music
Bambi Lake, an actor, singer and performer known for the song "The Golden Age of Hustlers," died Nov. 4. Along with her solo singing, Lake performed with The Cockettes and Angels of Light.
The Lawyer: Lithuanian Love Story
Gay activist and filmmaker Romas Zabarauskas discusses his third film, the intense and passionate 'The Lawyer,' about a bisexual Syrian refugee and his legal advocate.
Blakk to the Future: The Agitprop of Joan Jett-Blakk's Queer Visibility
Queer Nation Chicago inspired Terence Alan Smith to become Joan Jett-Blakk and run a write-in campaign amid the reelection campaign of Richard M. Daley, and later, a write-in run for the presidency.
Bambi Lake Diagnosed with Cancer
People expressed shock and sadness when it was announced on Facebook that transgender performer Bambi Lake had been diagnosed with cancer and was receiving treatment at Zuckerberg General Hospital.
If We Were Electric: Stories by Patrick Earl Ryan
Infused with all the mystique and mystery that New Orleans is known for comes this enchanting, hypnotic debut story collection from Patrick Earl Ryan.
Election Night(life) Watch Parties
Want to ease the anxiety of the upcoming election? Some nightclubs and organizations without political affiliations will host online —and in-person— watch parties and related events. Here's a quick roundup to consider for your evening's choices.
June Millington: Cofounder of Fanny, the Pioneering Women's Band, is Still Rockin'
June Millington is the very definition of a living music legend. A founding member of celebrated '70s all-female rock band Fanny, Millington and her bandmates, including sister Jean, paved the way for everyone from the Runaways to the Go-Go's.
Theater, Technically: Bay Area Plays with a Political Edge
Shotgun Players, Berkeley Repertory, and Marin Theatre Company each have new shows ready to be viewed safely online, with astute and timely political and social messages told through innovative ways.
Halloween Horrors with a Queer Twist
In the mood for something spooky? Here are some movies (and a book) you can watch to enhance your Halloween season. All titles have a decidedly queer twist.
Art for/by the People: Galleries and Museums, Re-Opened and/or Online
As health safety precautions remain in effect, some large museums have reopened under careful guidelines, while others, including smaller galleries, showcase beautiful and thought-provoking works online.
Deafness, Disasters and Difference: The Lavender Tube on Deaf U., Cobra, and 'First Day'
Nyle DiMarco's new show gives Gallaudet students a deaf reality show, COBRA's futuristic disaster series chills, and "First Day" introduces a trans teenager to high school life.
Eye-Opener: an Interview with Queer Singer-Songwriter H.C. McEntire
On her exceptional second album 'Eno Axis,' the North Carolina-based H.C. McEntire expands on the promise of her first record, delivering ten breathtaking songs on one of the best albums of 2020.
A Boo-quet of Scary Movies: Screen Savor's Take on 'Spiral,' 'Rent-A-Pal,' 'Followed' and the Dragula Crew
Three new horror films borrow known tropes with varying results. In "Spiral," a gay protagonist couple faces off with some creepy neighbors; also, "Rent-A-Pal," "Followed," and The Boulet Brothers' "Dragula: Resurrection" are reviewed.
Not Curtains: Theater Companies Adapt to Retain Audiences
The most unusual new theater season in ages is now officially underway at Bay Area companies. From live-streamed productions to audio adaptations, new and classic plays are finding online audiences.
Equal Time: History Mini-Series Dramatizes LGBT Lives
In honor of LGBTQ History month, HBO Max has produced a new limited four-episode docudrama series called "Equal" about the trailblazers and unsung heroes who fought for queer justice and equality in the pre-Stonewall era.
Opinion: Next Debate Needs an LGBTQ Question
The final presidential debate set for October 22 must include at least one question about LGBTQ issues, especially since President Donald Trump has spent his entire term rolling back our rights and attempting to make us invisible.