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'Angels in America' Virtual Performance Streams Oct. 8
Seven pivotal scenes from the epic Tony and Pulitzer-winning two-part AIDS drama 'Angels in America' will stream online on October 8 as a benefit for amfAR's Fund to Fight Covid-19. Much more than a Zoom reading, look for some unusual changes.
Dance Films, Classes Move On(line)
In these unprecedented times, artists still create. Dancers, choreographers, and teachers are no exception. While the in-person physicality of a dance performance can't be fully recreated, some companies are doing their best.
Jada Michael's 'Body-Positive' Musical Appeal
Jada Michael's vocals range from moments of under-the-covers intimacy into the charismatic chorus with R&B smooth grooves, just what we need to feel better. Oh, and she's an out and proud lesbian, too.
The Aggie and the Ecstasy: An Interview with Filmmaker Catherine Gund
Lesbian documentary filmmaker Catherine Gund has an exceptional eye for subject matter when it comes to her movie projects. The subject of her new doc "Aggie" is about her mother; art collector-philanthropist Agnes Gund.
Fashion on Film: 'House of Cardin' Directors P. David Ebersole & Todd Hughes
The fashion documentary of 2020 is here. At 98 years old, Pierre Cardin still has the magic, as does the film about his incredible life and 70-year career, "House of Cardin."
Show Timing: The Lavender Tube on the 'Pand-Emmys,' Ellen and Ruth Bader Ginsberg
The 'pand-Emmys' include 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Watchmn' sweeps, Ellen DeGeneres address her show's backstage drama, and Ruth Bader Ginsberg is remembered.
Friday Night Frights: 'The Bright Lands' by John Fram
Set in his home state, Texas-born writer John Fram's distinctive debut novel examines the dark occurrences circling around the small hamlet of Bentley.
Juanita MORE!'s Charity Event Gets Groovy
What? You missed San Francisco drag icon and DJ Juanita MORE! and her lip-synch DJ event fundraiser? Never fear. It's still here, online, of course.
The Noël Coward Foundation's 'Marvellous Party'
In an online fundraiser for two nonprofits, dozens of acclaimed actors and musicians perform intimate excerpts from the gay playwright/composer/author's plays, songs, poems and essays.
Lone Star Saloon Offers '500 Club' Membership Fundraiser
As we endure the pandemic, many local businesses have not been able to re-open. Some are innovating with unusual ways to find support. For the popular South of Market bear bar, it's a new membership club, which includes a handmade gift and other perks.
Fall Forward: a Reading List for Early Autumn
Pick from an autumnal harvest of praiseworthy books in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Literary Grants, Fellowships and Awards Update
Literary arts emergency grant recipients have been announced, George Takei wins an award, and Lambda Literary's LitFest schedule is announced.
Frameline Features, Part II: Queer Cinema's Maturity, Complexity
Having watched Frameline44's new roster of narrative features, what becomes increasingly evident is that queer cinema is maturing by bravely dealing with often taboo topics in inventive ways, creating thoughtful, even provocative movie-going experiences.
A Weekend in the Castro: Businesses, Re-opened
Visitors to the Castro district on Sunday, Sept. 13 enjoyed outdoor dining, drinks and shopping at local stores. Safety and health precautions were heeded as patrons enjoyed themselves while supporting local businesses.
Shorts Attention Span: Frameline44 Short Films in Comedy, Romance, Documentary and Animation
Short film programs have long been a popular favorite with Frameline patrons. They not only bring succinct stories to the screen, but also give fledgling filmmakers a first look at their talents.
Marga Gomez Keeps Us Laughing: 'Spanking Machine' to Play Online
In her live-streaming queer Cuban comedy-drama 'Spanking Machine,' Marga Gomez shares the story of the first boy she ever kissed and how it made them both gay forever.
Matthew Simmons, April 28, 1960-Sept. 8, 2020: Healer, Social Worker, Musician was Also Known as Drag Performer Peggy L'Eggs
Matthew Simmons, known to many as his drag persona Peggy L'Eggs, died peacefully and unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8, at his Oakland apartment. Friends and colleagues offered a stream of tributes and remembrances.
Cuckoo Back-Stories: The Lavender Tube on 'Ratched,' 'The Boys' Season 2, 'Transplant' and Some 'Real Housewives'
Some new series debut this month. The combination of fire season and extreme heat is keeping many of us indoors, so TV is a reliable go-to: An endorphin rush for calming nerves jangled by a rogue president, climate crisis and the pandemic.
Focus on Frameline44 Features, Part I
Under demanding circumstances, Frameline has scheduled an exciting array of American and international films, (including a special spotlight on Taiwan) that will temporarily brighten your mood during these tense days and make queer cinema visible.
Frameline Documentaries Explore LGBTQ Life
Like everything else during the Coronavirus pandemic, Frameline, the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, has moved online. Documentary shorts and features have always been a major part of the menu, and Frameline 44 is no exception.