Homing's In: Arts, Nightlife, Community Events Nov 27-Dec 6

Big Freedia
The celebrated New Orleans musician, TV star and fabulous queen celebrates the paperback release of "Big Freedia: God Save the Queen Diva!," hosted by the Solano County Library in Fairfield. Dec. 4. 6pm PT. https://solanolibrary.com/ Zoom link

"QueerWords Podcast"
Wayne Goodman's online audio discussions with many notable LGBTQ fiction, poetry authors, essayists and journalists. https://queerwords.org/


MOVIES, TV
American Pavilion Films
Virtual debut for a diverse showcase of 38 new films between all six of the showcases — Student Short Films, Student Documentaries, Emerging Filmmaker Short Films, Emerging Filmmaker Documentaries, High School Showcase, and Emerging Filmmaker LGBTQ Showcase Films. https://www.ampav.com/

"Ammonite"
Historic romance set in 1840s England between two women, played by Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan. Nov 13 opening at multiple Landmark online and in-person cinemas. https://www.landmarktheatres.com

"Benjamin"
Quirky, anxiety-fueled gay rom-com directed by Simon ("Nevermind the Buzzcocks") Amstell and starring Colin Morgan ("Merlin," "The Happy Prince"), is now available on DVD and digital platforms including Kino Now.

BlaQ ArTed Short Film Fest
The East Bay Queer Healing Arts Center—a.k.a. The Queer Arts Center—in collaboration with Spectrum Queer Media and Whippoorwill Arts, presents films by nine Black Queer, Trans, and Nonbinary emerging youth filmmakers. Nov. 22-28. $15 and up/pay what you can. Opening night is an outdoor drive-in premiere at Oakland's Chabot Space & Science Center. www.queerartscenter.com

"Bloodsisters: Leather, Dykes And Sadomasochism"
25th anniversary online screenings of the historic documentary, with Michelle Handelman
Featuring Tala Brandeis, Patrick Califia, J.C. Collins, Queen Cougar, Amy Marie Meek, Skeeter, Wickie Stamps, Peggy Sue, Ann Soucy-West & others. https://newfest.org/event/bloodsisters/

"Born To Be"
Documentary about America's first hospital center for transgender medical care; at Roxie Virtual Cinema. https://www.roxie.com/

"The Changin' Times of Ike White"
Dan Verdon's fascinating documentary about the incarcerated musician who made an album in prison, then disappeared for four decades. kinomarquee.com

"Daedalus"
Jonah Greenstein's feature debut about inter-related straight and gay people in a disturbed rural Iowa town; viewable on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, OVID.tv & Kanopy. http://www.firstrunfeatures.com/intheaters.html

"The Garden Left Behind"
Winner of SXSW's Audience Award and named one of the best LGBTQ films of all time by Rotten Tomatoes, Flavio Alves's moving drama of an undocumented Mexican trans woman in New York City can be viewed online. https://www.cinematropical.com/

"Equal"
New HBO Max series of docudrama about prominent figures in LGBT history, with Billy Porter, Cheyenne Jackson, Anthony Rapp, Sara Gilbert, Anne Ramsay and others. https://www.hbomax.com

Films at The Roxie
Watch independent and classic films online at the Roxie's virtual cinema.
https://www.roxie.com

Fort Mason Flix
Drive-in movies at the waterfront arts complex, Nov. 25-Dec.12. https://fortmason.org/

GayBingeTV
Streaming channel for independent LGBT short, feature and documentary films.
https://www.gaybingetv.com/

"Holy Trinity"
Named to Indiewire's "Fabulous LGBTQ Films Not To Miss," "Holy Trinity" is the story of a sex-positive dominatrix in Chicago who discovers a newfound (and drug-induced) talent for speaking to the dead. Molly Hewitt wrote, directed and stars in this wild ride of queer spirituality and alternative sexuality. https://www.fullspectrumfeatures.com/trinity

"Homo Say What"
Acclaimed documentary explores the origins of homophobia against men that became institutionalized in the 1950s and how that continues to negatively affect all genders and sexualities to this day. https://homosaywhatfilm.com/

"House of Cardin"
The acclaimed documentary about fashion designer Pierre Cardin's online. http://houseofcardin.com/

LGBTQ Films on Revry
The global queer streaming network screens free and subscription-paid feature films, documentaries, short films and episodic series. New: OML, the 27.7 women's channel, featuring a new series "Socially Distant". https://revry.tv/

LGBTQ Films on Tubi
The free streaming service showcases several queer films, including "God's Own Country" (2017) - won directing award at Sundance; "Hearthstone" (2016) — won directing award at TIFF; "Jeffrey" (1995) — starring Patrick Stewart; "Latter Days" (2003); "Lip Service" (2012, series); "Love is All You Need?" (2016) — starring Emily Osment; "Poison" (1991) - directed by Todd Haynes, Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner; "Saved!" (2004) — starring Mandy Moore and Macaulay Culkin, and others. https://tubitv.com/

"Monsoon"
Henry Golding's touching film about a gay man who returns home to Vietnam after being away for many years. https://strandreleasing.com/films/monsoon/

"Mr. Soul"
New documentary about Ellis Haizlip, the 1970s Black TV host who brought Black actors, activists, musicians, and community leaders to TV screens. https://www.mrsoulmovie.com/

Oakland International Film Festival
Rent VOD feature, documentary and short films. https://theoaklandinternationalfilmfestival.vhx.tv/products

Old Show Queens
Amusing insightful interview series with gay couple Gary Gunas and Billy Rosenfield, super and and producers of Broadway shows. https://www.oldshowqueens.com/

"Oliver Sacks: His Own Life"
Fascinating documentary about the gay psychotherapist and author. https://www.oliversacksdoc.com/

OutFest 2020
View LGBT films and artist discussion panels online. https://outfest.org/alwayson/

"Prideland"
New interview series with Dyll�n Burnside talking with Southern LGBT people. www.pbs.org

"Promo Homo TV"
Veteran journalist Nicholas Snow hosts an online series of video interviews with LGBT actors, directors, authors and community activists. https://promohomo.tv

"Proud"
Philippe Faucon's three-part dramatic film about French gay lives in 1981, 1999 and 2013. https://kinomarquee.com/

"Putting On"
Season 2 of the gay reality show airs (starring Israeli-born underwear model On Mekahel); Sundays at 4pm & 7pm. https://revry.tv/

"Queen of the Capital"
Josh Davidsburg's vivacious and inspiring documentary follows Muffy Blake Stephyns, a drag performer with high aspirations. Muffy and her everyday persona, Daniel, navigate the drag and bureaucratic worlds of Washington, D.C. $10. https://ondemand.drafthouse.com/film/queen-of-the-capital/

Queer East Film Festival
Mini-festival of LGBT Asian films. https://queereast.org.uk/

"Sideways Smile"
New comedy web series about a young queer Asian American woman's urban journey of sexual self-discovery. https://sidewayssmileseries.com/

"Smothered"
Jason Stuart and Mitch Hara's two-man comedy film, now on Amazon Prime, YouTube, Revry. https://www.smotheredtv.com/

"Snowflake"
Indie film dramatizes modern day political divides in the LGBTQ Community, made by writer, director and star, Jack Tracy. https://vimeo.com/ondemand/snowflakefilm

"The Sons of Tennessee Williams"
Fascinating documentary film about gay-run Mardi Gras crews, from their early years to today. https://vimeo.com/ondemand/sonsoftennesseewilliams

"Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life"
Screening of the American Masters documentary about the the late gay playwright. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters

"Transfinite"
Sci-fi omnibus feature film composed of seven stand-alone short stories where supernatural trans and queer people from various cultures use their powers to protect, love, teach, fight and thrive. https://linktr.ee/transfinitefilm

"Uncle Frank"
Writer-Director Alan Ball's family dreamed about a young girl and her gay uncle, and who they reconnect. On Amazon Prime. https://www.amazon.com/Uncle-Frank-Paul-Bettany/dp/B08KZCMFRQ

"Veneno"
New HBO Max series by Spanish creators and directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi bring the beloved transgender celebrity of the 1990s, Cristina Ortiz, based on the memoir by Valeria Vegas. https://www.hbomax.com

Virtual Streaming Room With Cinema SF
Cinema SF, owners of the historic Balboa and Vogue Theaters, are keeping the spirit of movie-going alive with a series of virtual movie screenings and online chats. Proceeds from the screenings will go towards keeping the theaters alive so they can reopen after the shutdown ends. https://www.cinemasf.com/

"Where the Bears Are"
New online comedy show with two mature gay men. https://youtu.be/5TQnRDc15i0

Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Animals worldwide have reclaimed urban spaces, as you may have seen in the news. But we need to face how our damage to the environment and abuse of wild animals may have aided the spread of disease. While we contemplate that, enjoy films of animals in the wild. Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) hosts an ongoing series of nature films and talks. openspacetrust.org

MUSIC
Cal Performances at Home
Watch videos of classical and modern music concerts, and artist conversations courtesy of the Berkeley-based performing arts organization. Nov 27, 7pm PT: cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott perform 'Songs of Comfort and Hope,' a recital that's part of 16 new full-length performance aces streaming online. $15-$60 and up. Full new season schedule at www.calperformances.org

Garrin Benfield
Enjoy live and recorded home sets performed by the gay singer-composer. Garrin's YouTube channel

Justin Utley
The hunky gay singer has new music out, including his holiday-themed, "All is Bright." https://www.justinutley.com/

The Klipptones
Local jazz-pop band performs weekly streaming concerts; Fridays, Sundays and Mondays. https://www.facebook.com/klipptones/live

Noe Music
Online concerts in many genres (classical, folk, early music). https://www.noemusic.org/

Old First Concerts
Enjoy live streaming and archived music concerts of classic, and contemporary music. https://www.oldfirstconcerts.org

San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus
Enjoy concerts and films, plus guest performers joining their Behind the Curtain series and Summer Reruns (Britney Coleman, Lisa Vroman, Billy Porter, Wilson Cruz, Adam Rippon, Britney Coleman, Laura Benanti, Andrew Lippa); plus Chasten and Pete Buttigieg, Wanda Sykes, Sharon Stone, Martha Wash and other performers. https://www.sfgmc.org/sfgmctv

San Francisco Performances
After several programs in celebration of their 40th anniversary were cancelled, instead, SFP offers memorable classical concerts from the past, all recorded at the Herbst Theater between 2004-2008. Concerts are audio only. http://sfperformances.org/

Seth Concert Series
Broadway, film and TV actor-singers perform intimate concerts online (live and on-demand) with pianist and musical theatre expert Seth Rudetsky; Sundays. Nov. 29 & 30: Patti Murin and Colin Donnell. Dec. 6 & 7: Ana Gasteyer. Dec. 13 & 14: James Monroe Iglehart. Dec. 20: Adam Pascal. $20-$25. https://thesethconcertseries.com/

SF Jazz Fridays at Five
Jazz concerts will bring you good vibes. The acclaimed venue brings their concert series online with talented musicians. https://www.sfjazz.org

Stevie Nicks
Online screenings of the Fleetwood Mac singer's '24 Karat Gold' solo concerts. https://www.stevienicksfilm.com/

Susan Werner
The accomplished singer-songwriter ("Bull Durham, The Musical") performs acoustic songs with friends online, including music from her new album, "Flyover Country" series in support of the Joe Biden/Kamala Harris campaign. http://susanwerner.com/

"Zappa"
Alex Winter's new documentary about extraordinary musician Frank Zappa includes never-seen footage. Nov 27, in theaters and on-demand. http://www.zappamovie.com/

THEATER, DANCE, OPERA
Broadway on AirBnB
Promotional-sponsored performances by a variety of talents: Tituss Burgess, cast members from "Moulin Rouge," "Mrs. Doubtfire," and more, plus dance, yoga, tarot and circus classes. $10-$50. www.airbnb.com

Broadway Performers
For Broadway fans, Tony-winning performers perform new concerts, and classic shows are streamed as well. https://www.broadwayworld.com/

City Lights Theater Festival
the San Jose theater company is seeking short play submissions for its 2021 audio season. Deadline Jan. 4, 2021. https://cltc.org/

"Different Stars"
Musical show with a current theme: How do these emotions collide during time spent alone in quarantine? When James opens a box of artifacts from his first breakup, after months of self-isolation during COVID-19, he reckons with memories that haunt him of a first queer love gone awry; starring James Jackson, Jr., Victoria Huston-Elem, Danielle Buonaiuto, and Karl Saint Lucy. https://www.differentstars.live/

"Flamingos Forever"
"A radio play in poor taste," a new script inspired by the John Waters classic camp film "Pink Flamingos," where The Queen of Filth and her family return to Baltimore for the first time since 1972. $10 gets a full download plus other goodies. https://www.queerpowers.com/homodaze-2

"The Flats"
Produced by the Aurora Theatre Company; three episodes of a collaboration between top Bay Area playwrights Lauren Gunderson, Cleavon Smith and Jonathan Spector. A single ticket covers all three segments, which focus on the diverse residents of a Berkeley triplex who find themselves sheltering-in-place due to a mysterious threat. $20. www.auroratheatre.org

"For One Knight Only"
British actors (each Dames or beknighted Sirs) Dame Judi Dench, Sir Derek Jacobi, Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Maggie Smith participate in a discussion and live Q&A hosted by Sir Kenneth Branagh. Proceeds benefit theatre charity Acting For Others; presented by Lockdown Theatre. Nov 29, 7pm London Time, 11pm Pacific Time. £45 ($59 US) (www.rtflockdown.com

From Broadway to Hollywood
42nd Street Moon's online streams of various shows. https://42ndstmoon.org/

"The Gaze: No Homo"
LA's Fountain Theatre presents Larry Powell's play series of twelve short-form episodes produced through artistic protest in support of Black Lives. examines the process of building culturally specific and queer works of color in historically white spaces. New episodes each Friday, starting Nov. 20. https://www.fountaintheatre.com/now-upcoming/the-gaze

"The Golden Girls, a Puppet Parody"
The favorite sitcom is performed by puppets, directed by Jonathan Rockefeller; 16 episodes. https://thatgoldengirlsshow.com/

"In Good Company"
New Conservatory Theatre Center's new podcast drama-comedy, with playwrights and producers dealing with COVID in a realistic story. https://www.nctcsf.org/In-Good-Company-Podcast

"It Can't Happen Here"
Produced by the Berkeley Rep; audio on demand. Free. Four years ago, the Berkeley Rep mounted its stage adaptation of Sinclair Lewis' satirical 1935 novel about a fascist demagogue, Buzz Windrip, who becomes president of the United States. Recorded live on October 13, the four episodes are now posted for streaming. http://bit.ly/CantHappenHereBAR

"The Jewelry Box"
Brian Copeland's acclaimed solo play about growing up in Oakland; on-demand Nov 28-Dec. 25. $15-$100. https://www.sfplayhouse.org

"Josh Kornbluth's 'Citizen Brain' "
Produced by Shotgun Players, acclaimed Bay Area-based comic monologuist Kornbluth draws on his 2016 artist's residency at UCSF's Global Brain Health Institute to creatively delve into connections he sees between dementia and the current American political system. Live on Zoom at 7pm. Thursdays through Saturdays and 5pm on Sundays. http://bit.ly/CitizenBrainBAR

"Live at The Lortel"
Season 2 of the podcast series, with musical theatre talents discussing their art and lives. Archived podcasts include BD Wong. liveatthelortel.com

The Marsh Stream
The theatre producer known for acclaimed solo shows presents a variety of programming at 7:30pm nightly on MarshStream, its newly launched Broadcast Platform, even interactive Bingo game nights; Lori Holt's Who Killed Sylvia Plath, Nov. 28 & 29. Maria Gomez' Not getting Any younger, Dec 5 & 6. http://themarsh.org/marshstream/

New Conservatory Theater Company: Offstage But Online
Temporarily shuttered, queer theater company NCTC is now building a digital playground for your viewing pleasure that will feature the new podcast drama, actor monologues, messages from playwrights, exercises to practice mindfulness and original material from Conservatory students.
New: "The Law of Attraction," Patricia Milton's radio comedy about a self-help guru whose life goes awry; streaming thru Jan. 3. (pay what you wish-$40).
Also, Quarantine is a Drag Trivia Night, with J. Conrad Frank (Katya Smirnoff-Skyy). https://www.nctcsf.org/onstage-to-online www.facebook.com/nctcsf
https://www.youtube.com/user/NCTCSF

Play at Home
Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents a bunch of short play scripts you can download and perform at home, featuring works by Julia Cho, Peter Sinn Nachtrieb, Miranda Rose Hall, Ricardo P�rez Gonz�lez and several others. www.playathome.org

The Public Theater
Live and recorded solo and group plays and performances from the acclaimed New York City theater company; "Under the Greenwood Tree," a new documentary about the 2017 production of "As You Like It." https://publictheater.org/

Robert Moses' Kin
The acclaimed local dance company celebrates its 25th anniversary season with new video dances; five new works since March, including a major fundraiser for SF Unified School District; also free online events and paid master classes. https://www.robertmoseskin.org

San Francisco Ghost Hunt
Christian Cagigal hosts an online version of his 'haunted' house tours with fireside stories. $25. Nov. 25-Dec 30, 7pm on wednesdays. www.sfghosthunt.com

SF BATCO
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company streams weekly new plays, readings, arts talks, improv and more. https://www.twitch.tv/sfbatco

SF Opera
Stream recordings of the company's performances of classic operas, and inp-person drive-in screenings at Fort Mason. https://sfopera.com

SF Playhouse Zoomlets
the acclaimed SF theatre company adapts, with short online plays. Also, weekly playwright chats. Ticketed videos on-demand include Brian Copeland's "The Jewelry Box, From Blues the Broadway" (collaborative music play), and "Art" by Yasmina Reza. Free/donations. https://www.sfplayhouse.org

"The Slutcracker"
Ballet Ruses performs Vanessa White's burlesque take on Tchaikovsky's holiday ballet; videotaped performance by Boston's queer-feminist dance-theatre company. Online rentals start Nov. 26. https://theslutcracker.com/

Smuin Contemporary Ballet
The local dance company streams notable works, including Helen Pickett's "Oasis," Brennan Wall's "Nocturne," Rex Wheeler's "Sinfonietta," and an ongoing Hump Day Ballets series. https://www.smuinballet.org/

Sounds of Broadway
24/7 radio station plays classic Broadway songs, with interviews and trivia shows, too. https://soundsofbroadway.com/

Stars in the House
Musical savant and affable host Seth Rudetsky —with his husband, producer James Wesley— hosts Zoom chats with Broadway, film and TV stars galore. One of the first online fundraisers (for The Actor's Fund), your donations help artists of all kinds, from actors to lighting crew members. Broadway may be closed, but you can enjoy living room concerts and chats with favorite stars. www.starsinthehouse.com

"The Steadfast Tin Soldier"
Berkeley Rep presents Looking Glass Theatre Company's production of Mary Zimmerman'[s magical take on the classic Hans Christian Anderson story, with music (one hour; kids-friendly). $20-$75. livestream and on-demand. Dec 1-27. https://www.berkeleyrep.org

"Tampon Rock"
Alyssa Brown, Sarah Aument and Sophie Dinicol's new scripted audio comedy show about an Oakland lesbian rock band, with original music. https://www.tamponrock.com/

Theatre Rhino
The local gay theatre company presents online performances of solo and other plays, including works (mostly) written and performed by John Fisher. Nov. 25, 8pm: "Gay Pilgrim." All plays archived online. www.therhino.org

"Three Decembers"
Jake Heggie's intimate modern opera, based on Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally's unpublished play "Some Christmas Letters," gets a new production by Opera San Jose, with Susan Graham, Maya Kherani and Efrain Solis. On-demand Dec. 3-31. $40-$50. https://www.operasj.org/

We Players' Audio Dramas
the innovative site-specific theatre company presents podcast-style audio re-interpretations of their recent productions, including "Wonder Storytime with Alice and Friends," and "The Odyssey."www.weplayers.org

WQUR: Queer Quarantine Radio
BenDeLaCreme, Jinkx Monsoon, Peaches Christ and Major Scales perform old-time radio-style thriller detective programs. https://anchor.fm/wqur


MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
"After Life (we survive)"
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts' multi-artist online and in-person installation of works examining survival tactics for indigenous, people of color, queer, trans and marginalized cultures; thru Jan. 24. https://ybca.org/event/after-life-we-survive/

Asian Art Museum
Exhibits include "Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey Toward Enlightenment," "Jenifer K Wofford: Pattern Recognition," a mural that celebrates Asian American artists, "Lost at Sea: Art Recovered from Shipwrecks," and "Chang Dai-chien: Painting from Heart to Hand." Among the outdoor exhibits is "Don't Mess With Me," a vibrant colorful mural by Mumbai-based street artist Jas Charanjiva. Fri-Mon 10am-5pm. Thu 1pm-8pm. 200 Larkin St. asianart.org

Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive
Closed to the public for now, view online exhibits ("Ron Nagle: Handsome Drifter, Folk and Modern Art in Postcolonial India") and art films streamed online. 2155 Center St., Berkeley. www.bampfa.org

California Academy of Sciences
Reopened to the public (masks and social distance requirements), the fascinating science museum includes live creatures (aquarium, terrarium) and educational exhibits. Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm. Sun 11am-5pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. https://www.calacademy.org/

Chabot Space & Science Center
Online programs (the center is closed to the public) include live science programs each Wed., 10:30am, virtual telescope viewings each Sat. 9pm. chabotspace.org

Contemporary Jewish Museum Events & Exhibits
Reopened to the public, the spacious downtown museum includes Stephen Berkman's "Predicting the Past: Zohar Studios, The Lost Years," an immersive photography installation about a mythical 19th-century Jewish photographer. "Levi Strauss: A History of American Style" continues through Jan. 10, 2021; "Threads of Jewish Life: Ritual and Other Textiles from the San Francisco Bay Area" continues through Feb, 28, 2021. Free/$16. 736 Mission St. thecjm.org

de Young Museum
The stylish modern museum located in the heart of Golden Gate Park has reopened. Major exhibits include "Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving" (through Feb. 7, 2021), "Uncanny Valley: Being Human in the Age of AI" (through June 26, 2021), collections of American, African, Oceanic, costume arts and more. Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:15pm (extended to 7:45pm, Fridays and Saturdays through November for the Frida Kahlo exhibit). 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. deyoung.famsf.org

Exploratorium Events
Talks, and demos with a science theme, including comet-cam and more. www.exploratorium.edu

GLBT Historical Society events & exhibits
The museum reopened Oct. 1, with advance reservations required. "Fighting Back," a series that brings together community leaders, experts, historians and activists to explore lessons from the past that might be useful in formulating resistance efforts today. Online exhibits include "Reigning Queens: the Lost Photos of Roz Joseph," curated by Joseph Plaster; "Angela Davis: OUTspoken, Labor of Love" about the first ten years of Pride events in San Francisco; "Performance, Protest & Politics: The Art of Gilbert Baker," "Pioneering Periodicals, 1940s-1950s," "Picturing Kinship: Portraits of our Community by Lenore Chinn" and "50 Years of Pride." $5 donation. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org

Gregangelo Museum
Take online and in-person tours (using all safety protocols) at the 27-room mansion filled with eccentric unusual interactive artworks and performances. New: the holiday-themed "Solstice: Illuminate Your Wonder," Nov. 20 thru Dec. 12, 5:30pm-8:30pm (various dates) www.gregangelomuseum.com

Haight Street Art Center
Forward Together's new exhibit honoring Trans Day of Resilience with works by and for trans people of color, includes posters and an outdoor Garden Gallery open to the public. Indoor exhibits by reservations only. 155 Laguna St. https://haightstreetart.org/

Legion of Honor
For classic art set in a stately building with an ocean view, nothing beats the Legion of Honor. European and ancient art, giant Renaissance landscapes and historic paintings, plus classical sculptures and contemporary works. From Degas, Manet, Caillebotte and Vuillard to Egyptian, Greek and Roman artifacts, the various collections will leave you awe-struck. Tue-Sun, 9:30am-5:15pm. Free/$15. legionofhonor.famsf.org

Mercury 20 Gallery
Exhibits include works by Andrea Brewster, Tara Esperanza, Fernando Reyes. Notable sale works include Chris Komater's sexy nudes of gay bear Jack Radcliffe, and Johanna Poethig's timely "Covid Spring (2020)," an archival print (15 x 20 inches). 475 25th St., Oakland. Fri-Sat 12pm-6pm. mercurytwenty.com

Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
Although still closed to the public, the Center offers online virtual tours and Day of the Dead activities, poetry-reading videos, music and dance concerts and workshops. 2869 Mission St. missionculturalcenter.org

MOAD Film Club
Museum of the African Diaspora screens award-winning films, with multiple talks and music performances online as well. https://www.moadsf.org/

NIAD Exhibits
The art studio for developmentally disabled adults shares online exhibits and sells beautiful works of art. www.niadartstore.org

Oakland Museum
The East Bay museum remains closed, but online exhibits include "You Are Here: California Stories on the Map" (through 2022), "Black Power" and "Dorothea Lange: Photography as Activism" (both ongoing). 1000 Oak St., Oakland. museumca.org

Nancy Toomey Fine Art
"What Kind of Cool (Will We Think of Next)," an exhibit of collaborative works by the two multimedia artists Rodney Ewing, Tahiti Pehrson. thru Nov 30, by appointment only. 1275 Minnesota St. nancytoomeyfineart.com

SF Museum of Modern Art
Pop, Abstract, and Figurative art collections include some easily recognizable famous works, even for an art-loving amateur. Warhol, Rosenquist, Lichtenstein, to name a few. But give yourself a day to enjoy all five floors of visual treats, since the massive redesign of the building makes for an easy journey through the past century of compelling works. New exhibits include "David Park: A Retrospective" (through Jan. 2021) and "Bay Area Walls," a group mural project in response to 2020's chaotic events. Don't forget the store to get a jump on your holiday shopping. Free/$25. Mon 10am-5pm. Thu 1pm-8pm. Fri-Sun 10am-5pm. 151 Third St. www.sfmoma.org

Walt Disney Family Museum
Located in The Presidio, the museum dedicated to the art of Disney films and designs re-opened Nov. 5, with online exhibits and events, including the "Happy Haunts Tour." 104 Montgomery St. www.waltdisney.org

NIGHTLIFE
Beaux-Tanical Gardens
Beaux's extra-spacious outdoor dining and cocktails series delicious food and drinks. Mon-Wed 3pm-9pm. The 3pm-10pm. Fri & Sat 12pm-11pm. Sun 12pm-10pm with Castro Drag Brunch at 12pm & 2pm.https://www.facebook.com/beauxsf

Bootie Mashup
Adriana A and guest DJs blend pop hits to danceable grooves in livestreams, Tuesdays-Saturdays. https://www.twitch.tv/BootieMashup. Also, DNA Lounge weekly webcasts (and DNA Pizza's open for take-out). https://www.dnalounge.com/

Boy Division
DJ Xander hosts the Twitch online edition of the New Wave retro-fun dance party. www.twitch.tv/deejayxander

Brunch with Poppy
Enjoy outdoor patio brunch and a drag show hosted by Poppy; $16 bottomless mimosas. Sundays, 11am-3:30pm. Jones, 620 Jones St. https://www.eventbrite.com

Digital Pride Fest
Enjoy drag and cabaret performances with Tom Goss, Bright Light, Bright Light, Divina De Campo, Trinity the Tuck, Pearl & Precious Brady-Davis, Deven Greeen & Handsome Ned, Miz Cracker, Desmond is Amazing, Manila Luzon and many more. www.digitialpridefest.com

Dragapalooza
Live music concert with Courtney Act, Derrick Barry, Rhea Litre, Trixie Mattel, Coco Montrese and Sharon Needles, with a live band. Dec. 5. www.dragapalooza.com

Drag Alive from The Stud
Every Saturday night The Stud, San Francisco's oldest queer bar, will host Drag Alive. Vivvyanne Forevermore and Jillian Gnarling bring you a virtual Stud to help support the staff, performers and the goals for a future venue. Party with the crew of The Stud at Twitch TV: https://www.twitch.tv/dragalive

Drag Queen Mukbang
Online episodic mini-series of drag performers in a show sponsored by Jack Daniel's new brand, Tennessee Fire, with Patrick Starr, Gia Gunn, Eugene Lee Yang and Laganja Estranja. Saturdays. www.jackdaniels.com

Frolic Quarantine
The fun pursuit party goes virtual. Don your animal gear and enjoy a variety of DJ mixes. Monthly, first Saturdays. http://frolicparty.com/

"The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special"
The two drag stars present a second wacky, glittery song-filled holiday special. Dec 1, streaming afterward. https://www.jinkxanddela.com/

Mary Chapin Carpenter
enjoy a solo concert by the acclaimed singer-songwriter from Wolf Trap/ Nov. 27, 5pm PT. Tickets

The Monster Show
One of the longest running drag shows in the Castro, The Monster Show has made The Edge bar a Thursday night destination. The Monster show now comes to Twitch TV, where the performers will entertain you while they raise money for bar employees. https://www.twitch.tv/monstershowsf

Oasis TV
The SoMa nightclub's events include in-person rooftop and outdoor/parklet street events (Thursday-Saturday), including the new Meals on Heels Brunch (delivery) and in-person Brunch Bunch with food, drinks and drag artistes! Also, online new and archival footage from the venue's best shows; "The Golden Girls Live" (Dec. 17-20), "Cyberotica: the Rock Musical," "Sex and the City Live," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer Live," "AbFab Live," "Star Trek Live," "Above and Beyond the Valley of the Ultra Showgirls," "Debbie Does Dallas," and "Bitch Slap." Also, Meals on Heels, the hit drag dinner delivery service. sfoasis.com/

Pillows
Glamamore's long-running Monday night party at Powerhouse can also be found at Twitch TV. The party is called Pillows and has been a staple of the bar for years and is currently being hosted by Mary Vice. It's better than Monday Night Football! Check it out every Monday at 9pm. https://www.twitch.tv/cashmonetdrag

Quarant-Tea
One of the first local nightlife fundraisers, the SF Queer Nightlife Fund presents DJs spinning hours of music for your now possibly obsessive housecleaning activities. https://www.twitch.tv/sfqueernightlifefund

Quarantinis with Katya
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy sings and hosts weekly Thursday online cocktail parties. www.facebook.com/katya.smirnoffskyy

Queerpowers.com
A new LGBTQ+ platform developed by two San Franciscans on the first day of the COVID-19 quarantine. Enjoy live drag shows, queer house parties, political broadcasts and other LGBTQ content from all over the world, uploaded hourly. Founded and curated by former Google employee Katie Bush and former Apple employee Anders Howerton. https://www.queerpowers.com/

Red Hots Burlesque
Enjoy drag and strip shows, music acts and more in online performances.
http://redhotsburlesque.com/

Reparations!
The Stud and Nikki Jizz host an online drag show with a Black and Indigenous cast; Stacy Layne Matthews, Mercedes Munro, Dotte Com, Jota Mercury, Landa Lakes and more. $10. Nov 27, 7pm-10pm. https://www.twitch.tv/studsf

Roma's Holiday Fundraiser
Juanita MORE! DJs a set for the Italian restaurant named after Sister Roma. https://www.twitch.tv/sfromas

Russell Deason's Happy Hour in Exile
The Bestie-winning pianist and cabaret singer brings his martini bar ambiance into your home; Mondays 5:30pm-7pm. www.facebook.com

SF Eagle
The famed leather bar now features wacky karaoke, DJs and other entertainments. https://www.twitch.tv/sfeaglebar

Sampson McCormick
The acclaimed comic shares insightful witty perspectives of a Black gay man in short clips and "Church Boy," a new 40-minute recorded show. www.sampsoncomedy.com

Sundance Saloon Online Live
Sundance Saloon offers online dance lessons and dancing every Sunday night. Beginning classes are aimed at novices. Learn how to dance while you shelter in place from 6-9pm. 6pm: beginning line dance for complete novices; 7pm: intermediate line dance; 8:15pm: line dance mini-marathon. www.sundancesaloon.org

Sunday Funday, Events at Port Bar Oakland
Yes, the bars with tasty cocktails and limited to-go and dine-out dishes is open. Sunday 12pm-8pm. Fri & Sat 3pm-12am. Tuesdays Big Gay Trivia, 8pm. Drag Queen Bingo, outside, hosted by Vicodonia Nightingale. Wed. night outdoor drag shows, at 7pm, 9pm, 11pm. Sunday Drag Brunch with BeBe Sweetbriar, Delilah BeFierce. 2023 Broadway, Oakland. www.portbaroakland.com

Sunny Side Up Drag Brunch
Oakland Pride presents a new weekly dine and drag brunch with host Ming Munro. $10-$100, Sundays 11am-2pm. 2044 Franklin St. https://www.eventbrite.com

Trixxie Carr
The wacky and talented singing performer hosts online shows. http://trixxiecarr.com/

Wild Side West
The lesbian-owned super-friendly bar has re-opened, with outdoor space. 424 Cortland Ave. www.wildsidewest.com

COMMUNITY, ACTIVITIES, CLASSES, PODCASTS, RADIO
AIDS Memorial Quilt
The National AIDS Memorial's virtual exhibition of the AIDS Memorial Quilt features more than 10,000 Quilt panels representing all 50 state and U.S. territories. https://www.aidsmemorial.org/virtual-exhibition

AXIS Dance Classes
'If you have a body, you can dance' is the acclaimed Oakland disability-inclusive award-winning company. Take a Zoom class with company members JanpiStar, Bradford Chin, movement improvisation with Artistic Director Mark Brew, or a ballet with guest teacher Robert Dekkers, contemporary style with Bianca Cabrera. www.axisdance.org

Bambi Lake Memorial
Bid farewell to the talented singer and SF celebrity, who died at age 70, with remembrances and performances by Justin Vivian Bond, Birdie Bob Watt, Scrumbly Koldewyn, Connie Champagne, Nicole Henares, Kitten on the Keys, Jonathan Bassil, Timmy Spence and Miss X. Donations go to The Trevor Project, and to a sidewa;lk plague in honor of Lake. Dec. 3, 6pm-8pm. Hosted by SF Oasis. www.twitch.tv/SFoasis

Being Seen
GLAAD's new podcast focuses on the Black gay and queer male experience, hosted by Darnell Moore, producer of Being Seen and singer, actor and activist, Lawrence "Miss Lawrence" Washington. https://www.beingseenpodcast.com/

Castro Country Club's Virtual Gratitude Meetings and Check-in
Castro Country Club, the safe space for queers in recovery, will be holding virtual meetings on Sundays at 1 pm until they are able to reopen. The Zoom meeting room will open at 12:30 and the meeting room will remain open for at least 30 minutes thereafter for hanging out and fellowship. https://www.facebook.com/pg/CastroCountryClub/events/

Conservatory of Flowers
Online Zoom classes, and outside floral exhibits. https://conservatoryofflowers.org/exhibits-events

Daily Services at Grace Cathedral
Grace Cathedral, the welcoming and affirming Episcopalian congregation atop Nob Hill, will be holding online services weekday mornings at 9am and Sunday mornings at 11am. Grace is also hosting online Bible study and other events. www.gracecathedral.org

Fighting Racism
Join fundraising support and civil rights activism through various groups: The George Floyd Memorial Fund
(www.gofundme.com/georgefloyd, The Minnesota Freedom Fund (https://blacklivesmatter.com/|blacklivesmatter.com/), Campaign Zero (www.joincampaignzero.org).

Gay Men's Sketch/Hot Draw
Mark I. Chester hosts three gay men's sketch events a week, with sexy male models posing and works shared via Zoom. Ongoing events - Tue, 6:30pm: Gay Men's Sketch in exile. Fri, 6:30pm: Hot Draw! in exile. Sun, 2pm: Gay Men's Sketch in exile. instagram.com/gaymenssketch instagram.com/hotdrawsf

GLIDE Services
Online services with the spiritual center of healing, faith, justice and community for everyone. https://www.glide.org/church/

Glitter Worthy
Shop for queer stuff (prints, masks,, aprons and more) featuring local drag queens, including art by Aquaboogie, mugs, housewares, prints by photographers Gooch and mrPam, at the new online shop. https://shopglitterworthy.com/

HER app community chats
The women and trans-friendly dating app hosts frequent chats on various topics. https://www.facebook.com/pg/hersocialapp/events/

Job Services at LGBT Center
Learn new job search skills, work on your resume and more in online workshops. Oct. 9, 11am: Resume Workshop. https://www.sfcenter.org/program/employment_services/

Keshet
The Jewish LGBTQ organization's online events include discussions, author talks and celebrations. https://www.keshetonline.org

Les Leventhal Yoga
Stretch and feel better with live and/or recorded donation-based Yoga classes via Zoom. https://lesleventhalyoga.com/ https://join.lesleventhalyoga.com/

LGBT Asylum Project Podcast
Creator and host of the LGBTQ Asylum podcast is 28-year-old Sayid Abdul, a queer Uighur refugee who was granted political asylum in 2018. Sayid speaks authentically and truthfully to the US asylum process, and he and his guests engage listeners in gripping, critical stories that bring urgency to a crisis affecting millions; available on Spotify and Apple's Podcast. https://www.lgbtasylumproject.org/

LGBTQ Connection
Online and in-person events for Napa and Sonoma community, including a voter registration party, candidate forums, Big Gay Trivia night, counseling and more. https://www.lgbtqconnection.org

"LGBTQ&A"
Jeffrey Masters hosts a series of weekly podcasts with community notables; sponsored by The Advocate and GLAAD. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lgbtq-a/id1151561226

Manny's Live
Community leaders, authors, activists and politicians join online discussions, voter registration campaigns and more. www.welcometomannys.com

National AIDS Memorial
The National AIDS Memorial launches a new web platform that features the entire AIDS Quilt's 48,000 panels online, with a new initiative to share stories from 40 years of the pandemic from then to now. https://aidsmemorial.org/

"Out in the Bay"
The long-running LGBT radio show, offline for a few years, has returned with new podcast episodes, and an extensive archive. Host Eric Jansen welcomes artists, community leaders and celebrities. https://www.outinthebay.org/

Outdoor Dance Classes
Stretch, spin, sing your body electric in outdoor, distanced playground-set SF/mission and West Oakland dance class fin Hip Hop, Salsa, Cuban and other styles. Also online classes. https://dancemissiontheater.org/

Queer Powers
Indie channel of chats radio shows, vintage zine archives and drag shows. https://www.queerpowers.com/

A Queer Serial
New series of LGBT-themed podcasts with voice actors such as Sam Pancake ("Transparent," "Gilmore Girls"), @lgbt_history's Matthew Reimer, Radical Faeries' Will Roscoe and Joey Cain, and Chicago performers Salvio Gado and Jon Martinez, along with real recordings of pioneers including transgender entertainer Christine Jorgensen, civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, and lesbian journalist Edythe Eyde. https://www.mattachinepod.com/seasontwo

Queer Nightlife Talks
Blog and links to talks among Bay Area nightlife organizers and producers, with community input and opinions. Tune in, offer assistance or thoughts. sfqueernightlifefund.org

"Queercore Podcast"
The QueerCore Podcast, hosted by August Bernadicou, elucidates radical, LGBTQ activists' histories; a spotlight on the catalysts who fought in the front-lines, in the back-lines and in the trenches of civil rights. The QueerCore Podcast is an opportunity for them to tell their stories in their own words, including Phyllis Lyon, Don Kilhefner, Jack Fritscher, drag rocker Jayne County, Vanguard Editor Keith St. Clare, and veteran gay rights activist and prolific author Perry Brass. https://www.queercorepod.com/

Rainbow Railroad
International organization that helps LGBTQI people escape violence and persecution to find a path to safety — has launched its campaign to raise $600,000 in the last 60 days of 2020 to save 60 lives. https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/

"Resisterhood"
Website, documentary film and toolkit for women to restore their power, encourage voting and resistance. https://www.resisterhooddoc.com/

Roryography
For dance class fun right off the stage of some Oasis and Peaches Christ productions, Roryography is also now online and in-person at Dolores Park's tennis courts. Sign up for classes (Fridays 6:30pm, Saturdays 1pm) at https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1672375 or https://www.facebook.com/rory.davis.94.

Sexitude
D'Arcy Drollinger's fun retro-aerobic dance class returns, now in-person and outdoors at Dolores Park. http://www.sexitude.com/

Sex/People
Sex talk roundtable with sex educator and podcaster Dirty Lola, intimacy educator Stella Harris, marriage and family therapist Matthew Geraths, and the Mystery Box Show's host Reba Sparrow. Nov 21, 7:30pm PT. Lifestream on YouTube. www.youtube.com link

Shabbat Services With Congregation Shaar Zahav
During the COVID-19 shutdown Congregation Shaar Zahav, San Francisco's synagogue for LGBTQ Jews and friends, will stream their Shabbat (Sabbath) services via Zoom. Friday nights at 7:30 pm and Saturday mornings at 10 A.M. https://shaarzahav.org/services/

Sound On
MTV News brings together leading voices for "Sound On," a roundtable series igniting essential conversations through a BIPOC lens. Panelists dive into the topics of gender identity, white supremacy, allyship & more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPc5wy-iROM

Stay Fresh at Home
Fresh Meat Productions' new online weekly series of talks and classes to support your wellness, embodiment, breath and connection, with singing, dance and lessons in various topics. http://freshmeatproductions.org/

Taimi Talks
LGBTQ personalities (Jason Wimberly, Chris Mosier, Monique Heart and others) share guest-talks on various topics, with/on the Taimi app. (Apple Store or Google Play). https://taimi.com/

The T-House
Community gathering space for transmasculine and masculine of center individuals including trans men, nonbinary people, genderfluid people, butches, studs, two spirit people who identify with transmasculinity, sponsored by City College of San Francisco. Weekly online events. https://t-house.carrd.co/

World AIDS day
Join events, local and global, to observe the other pandemic, including live forums with dr. Anthony Fauci, leaders in HV research, and more. https://www.aidsmemorial.org/wad2020

Worship With Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer
Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer of Grace Lutheran Church, the first openly transgender pastor to be ordained in the Lutheran church, will be offering a variety of online services and events during the COVID-19 shutdown. For kids stuck at home there will be Kids Dance Parties on Zoom until May 1. Pastor Rohrer will also hold their Sunday services online via Facebook live at their Facebook page.
www.facebook.com

Zoom Baking Classes
Join a variety of notable chefs for fun tutorials on baking. Fridays 10am PT/1pm ET.
www.24sixlife.com/baking-zoom-room

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