Going Out, Homing's In, Feb.18-25, 2022

"Carmen" @ California Theatre, San Jose
Opera San José's new production of Georges Bizet's classic flamenco-infused opera. $55-$195. Feb. 12-27. 345 South First St. https://www.operasj.org/

"Dear San Francisco" @ Club Fugazi
The "high-flying love story" weaves local history with acrobatic theatrics and live music by The 7 Fingers company, now with new cast members; extended through summer 2022. $35-$99. 678 Green St. https://www.clubfugazisf.com/

"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" @ Curran Theater
The special-effects-filled stage play about a mystery at Hogwarts returns in a new shortened two-act version. $69-$349. Opening night moved to Feb. 24; extended run. 445 Geary St. https://sfcurran.com/

"Heroes of the Fourth Turning" @ SF Playhouse
Will Arbery's Obie-winning and Pulitzer-finalist drama, a bracingly revelatory red state meditation about racism and clashing politics. $25-$100; thru Mar. 5. 450 Post St. https://www.sfplayhouse.org

"Lamplighters" @ YBCA, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
The celebrated operetta company celebrates 150 years of Gilbert & Sullivan with a concert of scenes from all 14 of the duo's comic operas. $31-$80. Feb. 19 & 20, 2pm at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard St. March 5 & 6, 2pm, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. Also streaming online. https://lamplighters.org/

New Conservatory Theatre Center
Performances of Martin Sherman's "Gently Down the Stream" are cancelled; the upcoming run of "Getting There" by Dipika Guha is postponed. 25 Van Ness Ave. www.nctcsf.org

ODC Dance
Watch on-demand concerts like the feature-length dance film, "Up for Air / Decameron" directed by Brenda Way. https://odc.dance/

"Pass Over" @ Marin Theatre Company
Antoinette Chinonye Rwanda's drama about a stranger enters the life of two people, crafting everyday profanities into poetic and humorous riffs, illuminating the unquestionable human spirit of young Black men looking for a way out. $46-$55; thru Feb. 20. 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. https://www.marintheatre.org

Smuin Contemporary Ballet
The SF company's Dance Series 1 - "You Are Here" by Gina Patterson, "Dear Miss Cline" by Amy Seiwert (set to songs by Patsy Cline) and "Been Through Diamonds" by Amy Seiwert- is performed thru Feb. 27 at various theaters: Feb. 11-13 at the Cowell Theater, 2 Marina Blvd, SF; Feb. 18-19 at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek; Feb. 24-27 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View. https://www.smuinballet.org/

"Swept Away" @ Berkeley Rep
Fascinating musical about shipwrecked sailors, with music by The Avett Brothers and book by John Logan ("Red," "Broadway's Moulin Rouge!," "Skyfall," "Gladiator"); directed by ("Spring Awakening," "Hedwig and the Angry Inch"); extended thru March 13. $52-$105. 2025 Addison St. https://www.berkeleyrep.org/

Theatre Rhino
Gay-themed plays, most performed by John Fisher, free and archived on YouTube; performed live from New York City's LGBT Center. Feb. 18, 5pm: "McC - Standing Room." http://www.johnfisher.biz/

Zaccho Dance Theatre @ Grace Cathedral
The innovative dance company performs a new site-specific aerial dance/ritual at the beautiful church, choreographed and directed by Joanna Haigood, with a sound score by Walter Kitundu. $25. Feb. 17 & 18. 1100 California St. http://www.zaccho.org/ (Read our feature article.)


COMMUNITY
Castro Country Club
The LGBT-inclusive sober space is closed thru Jan. 15. 4058 18th St. https://www.castrocountryclub.org/

SF Chinese New Year Parade @ Union Square, Chinatown
Feb. 19, 5pm-9pm. Free/reviewing stand & bleacher seats $38-$65. https://chineseparade.com/

FabLab Workshops
LGBTQ arts and culture workshops hosted by local artists, each dedicated to an historic person. Feb. 24, 6pm: Enormvs Munoz on 16th-century artist Kapaemahu. Mar. 5, 6pm: Réal Vargas Alines on Walter Mercado. $5-$50. https://www.eyezen.org/fablab22

Gay Men's Sketch @ online/Mark I Chester Studio
Join the weekly online Zoom drawing session, with male models. 6:30pm. $20 suggested donation. https://www.instagram.com/gaymenssketch/

Keshet
Jewish LGBTQ nonprofit hosts online events and talks. https://www.keshetonline.org

Les Leventhal Yoga
The gay yoga instructor leads online classes. https://join.lesleventhalyoga.com/

LGBT Asylum Project
Local nonprofit aides LGBTQ refugees. https://www.lgbtasylumproject.org/

LGBTQ History Project
August Bernadicou's interviews and stories on LGBTQ activists' histories, including Rumi Missabu (The Cockettes), Phyllis Lyon, Don Kilhefner, author-editor Jack Fritscher, drag rocker Jayne County, Vanguard Editor Keith St. Clare, a Theater of the Ridiculous oral history, veteran gay rights activist and prolific author Perry Brass and more. New: a 'lost' interview with 'Pink Narcissus' director James Bidgood. https://www.lgbtqhp.org/

Liberation Academy @ Dance Mission
A free series of round table discussions, music & dance workshops, and films for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) dedicated to freedom; monthly thru June. https://dancemissiontheater.org

Manny's Events
The cafe hosts meetings, music concerts, and community talks, in-person and online. 3092 16th St. https://welcometomannys.com/

"My Life is Worth Living"
Teen support videos in five powerful, diverse stories told over 20 episodes, for for teens struggling with mental health, including LGBTQ youth. https://www.wonder.media/product/my-life-is-worth-living

The National AIDS Memorial @ Golden Gate Park
The dedicated grove of memorials allows for peaceful contemplation of those lost; also, regular events, and online focus; thru February, a focus on honoring Black lives lost to AIDS. https://www.aidsmemorial.org/

LITERARY
"Bay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous History"
Co-authors Nina G and OJ Patterson discuss their book about Bay Area comedy performance history. Feb 17, 7pm, Beat Museum; Feb 19, 4pm, Alameda Comedy Club, Alameda; Feb 20, 1pm, Books on B., Hayward, on Zoom. https://www.ninagcomedian.com/

Charlie Jane Anders @ SF Public Library
The acclaimed author discusses her latest science fiction book, "Victories Greater Than Death," with SF Chronicle writer Peter Hartlaub. Feb. 24, 6pm, Koret Auditorium. 100 Larkin St. www.sfpl.org

Emme Lund @ The Booksmth
The author of "The Boy With a Bird in His Chest" discusses her acclaimed novel with author Andrew Sean Greer ('Less'). Feb. 18, 12pm, online. https://www.booksmith.com/event/emme-lund

Events & Exhibits @ SF Public Library
Along with checking out books and DVDs, see various book-themed exhibits. 100 Larkin St. www.sfpl.org

Makeda Best, Erin O'Toole @ The Green Arcade
Online discussion with Best (editor of "Devour the Land: War and American Landscape Photography since 1970") and O'Toole (associate curator of photography at SFMOMA). Feb. 23, 6pm. https://thegreenarcade.com/

"Queer Words"
Listen to online literary chats hosted by author Wayne Goodman. New: Anne Shade, Brontez Purnell ("100 Boyfriends") and Christopher Castellani ("Leading Men"). https://queerwords.org/

MUSIC
Cal Performances @ UC Berkeley
Music and dance concerts and more at Zellerbach Hall and nearby theaters. Bancroft Way at Dana St., Berkeley. calperformances.org

Freda Payne @Orinda Theatre
The celebrated vocalist ("Band Of Gold" and "Bring the Boys Home") performs songs from her new album "Let There Be Love." Feb. 20, 5pm. 2 Orinda Theater Square. https://www.orindamovies.com/

Great American Music Hall
Enjoy live music at the classic venue. 859 O'Farrell. https://yoshis.com

LaChanze @ Feinstein's at the Nikko
The singer and Broadway star ("The Color Purple," "Once on This Island") performs her new cabaret concert. $75. Feb. 18 & 19, 8pm. Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. https://www.feinsteinssf.com/

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

Noontime Concerts @ Old Saint Mary's Cathedral
Enjoy weekly concerts in a variety of genres, Tuesdays at 12:30pm. 660 California St. www.noontimeconcerts.org

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

San Francisco Bach Choir
Weekly online concerts of classical music and other genres. https://sfbach.org/

San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus
Enjoy music videos and programs online. www.sfgmc.org

San Francisco Opera
Recorded and live performances, plus artists panels. https://sfopera.com/

San Francisco Performances @ Herbst Theatre
Winter season of chamber music, classical and vocal concerts and recitals. 401 Van Ness Ave. http://sfperformances.org/

San Francisco Symphony @ Davies Symphony Hall
Online: Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen leads members of the SF Symphony and Chorus in 'Ligeti: Paradigms, a richly imaginative audio and visual exploration of three works by György Ligeti. 201 Van Ness Ave. http://www.sfsymphony.org/

"Seth Concert Series"
Broadway pianist and host Seth Rudetsky's online concerts return with an all-star line-up, Sundays at 5pm PT. $25. https://events.broadwayworld.com/seth-concert-series/

SF Jazz
The acclaimed venue brings their concert series online with talented musicians, and has returned to in-person concerts. Feb. 24-27: Rosanne Cash & John Leventhal. 201 Franklin St. https://www.sfjazz.org

"Sophia's Forest" @ Grace Cathedral
Opera Parallele's production of composer Lembit Beecher and librettist Hannah Moscovitch's touching work about an immigrant family's story. Feb. 24-26, 8pm; also Feb. 26, 5pm. 1100 California St. https://operaparallele.org/

"Stars in the House"
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's popular YouTube series of chats and game nights with musical theatre and TV/film talents continues, with donations going to The Actors Fund. www.youtube.com

Yoshi's
The elegant nightclub-restaurant features jazz and R&B musicians. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. https://yoshis.com

MOVIES, TV
"Always Jane"
Four-part docuseries follows transgender teenager Jane Noury and her family as she nears graduation and prepares to leave the nest in a true coming-of-age story. https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Video

"Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn"
Radu Jade's new film about a school teacher, who finds her career and reputation under threat after a personal sex tape is leaked on the Internet; at Roxie Theatre SF & New Parkway Theatre, Oakland; also online streaming. http://www.magpictures.com/badluckbanging/

"Beyto"
Gay drama about a Turkish swimmer who falls in love with his Swiss coach but is forced into a straight marriage. https://darkstarpics.com/

"The Browns" @ OutTV
Dark drag duo comedy show about Tammie Brown and Kelly Mantle; Brown as a semi-retired singer and homemaker and Mantle as her drunk best friend; on OutTV, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime. https://www.outtv.com

"Call Me Mother" @ Out TV
Three drag stars — Miss Peppermint, Crystal and Barbada — adopt the next generation of artists into their new drag houses, mentoring them through a fierce drag competitions. Check out many other LGBT-themed shows, too. $3.30 monthly subscription. https://www.outtv.com/

"Changemakers"
GLAAD video series about Black LGBTQ small business owners. YouTube

"Collar Confessions" @ Here TV
Series based on Dwight Allen O'Neal's novel about a closeted pastor. https://www.here.tv/

"Cured"
Bennett Singer and Patrick Sammon's fascinating documentary about the pioneering LGBTQ+ activists who fought to remove homosexuality from the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" in 1973. https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/cured/

"The Disappointments"
Season 1 of Rich Burns' gay comedy about older gay men in Los Angeles. www.youtube.com/

"Fannie Lou Hamer's America"
Joy Davenport's documentary about the pioneering Black voting rights activist; airs on PBS and World Channel Feb. 22 & 24. https://worldchannel.org/episode/america-reframed-fannie-lou-hamers-america/

Films @ Alamo Drafthouse
Enjoy new and repertory films with a full food and drink menu, super-comfy seats, and a strict no-cell-phone policy. https://drafthouse.com/sf

Films @ New Parkway Theater
Enjoy new, indie and classic films with a variety of comfy chairs and sofas. 474 24th St., Oakland. https://www.thenewparkway.com/

Films @ Revry
The streaming service showcases many LGBT films, including "Steam: The Musical," a Western gay thriller; Black films through February; also, "10 Days of Valentines," romantic films; "2022 is a Drag," with several programs ("Cherry Pop," "The Drag Roast of Heklina,""Trixie Mattel: Skinny Legend," "Bob The Drag Queen: Live at Carolines"); also narrative films and historical documentaries, including "49 Pulses," "Raid of the Rainbow Lounge," "Love v. Kentucky," "Happy Birthday, Marsha," "Gay USA," and more. Also, Season 2 of "Versus," Deven Green's fun game show with guest stars. https://watch.revry.tv/Home

Films @ Roxie
Watch new and repertory films in-person and online. 3117 16th St. https://www.roxie.com/

Frameline Voices
New series of free LGBT online short films. https://www.frameline.org/voices

"Hipbeat"
Writer/director Samuel Kay Forrest's acclaimed new film about a political activist fighting against the system while searching for love in the Berlin queer community. Buy or rent on YouTube.

"Isaac"
Spanish film about two married friends who reconnect after a passionate teenage affair; on DVD and VOD, platforms including iTunes/Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, Vimeo, and through local cable & satellite providers. https://www.bgpics.com/

LGBT films @ Breaking Glass
Stream a variety of LGBT films and series, including Season 3 of "Woke," the French dramatic series. https://www.bgpics.com/

LGBT Films @ TellFilms
Watch queer movies and documentaries, most with women's stories. https://www.tellofilms.com/

"Little Girl"
Sébastien Lifshitz's acclaimed documentary about a transgender child. https://www.musicboxfilms.com/film/little-girl/

"Logo Live"
Gay actor Johnny Sibilly hosts the twice-weekly LGBT talk show with celebrities. Tuesdays & Thursdays on the network's Instagram 4pm PT. https://www.instagram.com/logotv/

"Mayor Pete"
Jesse Moss' documentary about Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign, with his husband Chasten featured as well; on Amazon Prime.

"Metro Sexual"
New Australian comedy series set in an STD clinic.

"No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics"
Vivian Kleiman's documentary, based on Justin Hall's award-winning print anthology, about LGBT comic and cartoon pioneers and new talents. https://nostraightlinesthefilm.com/ (Read our review.)

"Nuclear Family" @ HBO
Filmmaker Ry Russo-Young she turns the camera on her own past to explore the meaning of family in a three-part documentary series. In the late '70s/early '80s, when the concept of a LGBTQ family was inconceivable to most, Ry and her sister Cade were born to two lesbian mothers through a sperm donor. https://www.hbo.com/nuclear-family

"Out of the Closet"
Six-episode show that showcases the drag outfits of "RuPaul's Drag Race" alumni. YouTube

"Party-N-Play"
Bay Area comic and screenwriter Sampson McCormick also stars in the comedy about an overboard Beyoncé fan who risks everything to get to her concert; on Amazon Prime.

"Q-Force" on Netflix
Animated comic parody of spy capers features several LGBT characters and voice actors (Sean Hayes, Wanda Sykes). See feature article with co-creator Gabe Liedman. Netflix

"Quarantine"
New queer music video showcase created by musicians Kisos and Cory Stewart. https://www.twitch.tv/itgetsbetter

"Red Rocket"
Simon Rex stars as a has-been porn actor who returns to his small town Texas home. www.a24films.com

"Right to Try"
Short films about Jeffery Drew's struggle to get on an HIV drug trail in the 1990s. https://www.peacocktv.com/

"Shit & Champagne"
D'Arcy Drollinger and her crew's wacky photo retro exploitation sex comedy, adapted from the Hitt nightclub show, hits Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. https://www.shitandchampagne.com/

"Somebody Somewhere"
A new comedy series starring and executive produced by comedian and singer Bridget Everett follows Sam, a true Kansan on the surface who, beneath it all, struggles to fit the hometown mold. https://www.hbo.com/somebody-somewhere

"Stories of Resistance: Documentaries by Arthur Dong"
Stream compelling documentaries about Asian Americana and LGBT subjects made by the award-winning director. https://www.deepfocusproductions.com/

"Super Mario Bros." @ Balboa Theater
Screening of the 1993 comedy film based on the video game includes a live drag show. Feb. 18, 9:30pm. 3630 Balboa St. https://www.balboamovies.com/

"Tampa Baes" @ Amazon Prime
New reality show about two lesbian couples and their life & career ups and downs. https://www.amazon.com/

"Twenties" @ BET
Season 2 of the comedy series about "Hattie," a masculine-presenting queer Black woman in her 20s, played by Jonica T. Gibbs. https://www.bet.com/shows/twenties.html

"A Wake"
Gay-themed drama about clashing and romantic reunions at a family funeral; available on iTunes/Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, and through local cable & satellite providers. https://www.bgpics.com/

"We're Here" @ HBO
Season 2 of the Emmy-nominated weekly series features drag stars Eureka O'Hara, Shangela and Bob the Drag Queen. https://www.hbo.com/were-here

"Who Am I Now?"
In Louise E, Lathey's debut film, new friends Erin and Alex discover a mutual attraction that neither of them have ever felt before. Streaming via multiple outlets. whoaminow.ca

"With Love"
Romantic comedy series about an American Latin family, including Mark Indelicate as the gay son with a boyfriend; on Amazon Prime.

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
111 Minna Gallery
Emily Fromm's exhibit "There You Go, Wherever You Are," 50 original paintings made prior to and during the pandemic; thru Feb. 17. 111 Minna St. https://111minnagallery.com

Angelic/Trimble Gallery
Kara Maria's "Precious and Precarious: Life on the Edge of Extinction," thru June 11. Also, Xiaoza Xie's "Panorama of Eternal Night," a haunting five-panel series of large paintings visualizing the trauma of the pandemic; thru Feb. 26. 1275 Minnesota St. https://www.anglimtrimble.com/

ArtHaus
Gallerists James Bacchi and Annette Schutz celebrate their gallery's silver anniversary with a group retrospective exhibit. 228 Townsend St. http://www.arthaus-sf.com/main-gallery/

"The Art of Banksy" @ Palace of Fine Arts
Exhibit of works by the notorious graffiti artist; thru February. $55-$75. 3601 Lyon St. https://www.banksyexhibit.com/sanfrancisco/

"The Art of the Brick" @ LEGO� Exhibit
View sculptures and interactive installations made of the toy bricks. $18-$21; extended thru May 30. 1 Grant Ave. https://artofthebrickexhibit.com/

"The Art of Disability Culture" @ Ruth's Table
Group exhibit of works by disabled artist; opening night Feb. 24, 6pm-8pm.; thru May 20. 3160 21st St. https://www.ruthstable.org/the-art-of-disability-culture

Asian Art Museum
New: "Seeing Gender," a selection of works that reveal the complexities and nuances of gender across Asian art. Also, "teamLab: continuity," an animated ecosystem of lush imagery drawn from nature and East Asian art. Other exhibits include "Memento: Jayashree Chakravarty and Lam Tung Pang," "After Hope: Videos of Resistance," "Zheng Chongbin: I Look for the Sky," and historic works. Fri-Mon 10am-5pm. Thu 1pm-8pm. 200 Larkin St. asianart.org

Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive
"Quilts, Blankets, and Tapestry: Contemporary Art and Textiles," "Ron Nagle: Handsome Drifter," "Folk and Modern Art in Postcolonial India") and art films streamed online and screened outdoors (BYO chairs). 2155 Center St., Berkeley. www.bampfa.org

California Academy of Sciences
The fascinating science museum includes live creatures (aquarium, terrarium) and educational exhibits. New; "Wander Woods," an outdoor kids and families play space. Also, "Living Worlds," a planetarium show. Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm. Sun 11am-5pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. https://www.calacademy.org/

Cartoon Art Museum
New: "Gorey's Children," artwork and serigraphs by Edward Gorey; thru June 5. "The Legend of Wonder Woman," an exhibition celebrating 80 years of DC Comics' iconic Amazon, featuring comic books, merchandise, and original illustrations by many of Wonder Woman's most prominent artists. Also at the Fisherman's Wharf gallery; contemporary and historic original cartoon, comic and graphic novel art exhibits, including The Last Week Tonight Masterpiece Gallery, "A Treasury of Animation," and "Emerging Artists Showcase: Nomi Kane" (thru Feb. 21), as well as books and prints for sale. Sat & Sun 11am-5pm. 781 Beach St. https://www.cartoonart.org

Catherine Clark Gallery
Marie Watt's "Companion Species" thru Feb. 26. 248 Utah St. https://cclarkgallery.com/

Chabot Space & Science Center
Re-opened, programs include live science programs each Wed., 10:30am, virtual telescope viewings each Sat. 9pm. Free/$15. 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland (opens in Nov.). chabotspace.org

Chinese Cultural Center
Exhibition of new work by Bay Area-based contemporary ceramic artist Cathy Lu. 750 Kearny St. https://www.cccsf.us/

Conservatory of Flowers
Beautiful indoor and outdoor floral exhibits in the classic arboretum; special events and parties return soon. 100 JFK Drive, Golden Gate Park. Free/$12. www.conservatoryofflowers.org

Contemporary Jewish Museum
The spacious downtown museum includes (new) "Tikkun: For the Cosmos, the Community, and Ourselves," works by thirty Bay Area-based contemporary artists reflecting on the Jewish concept of tikkun (Hebrew for "to repair"); thru Jan 8, 2023. Also, "Experience Leonard Cohen" with a series of four solo exhibitions by contemporary artists George Fok, Judy Chicago, Candice Breitz, and Marshall Trammell, all inspired by the life and work of the revered singer-songwriter; also, group exhibit "Tikkun: For the Cosmos, the Community, and Ourselves," Julie Weitz' "Golem: A Call to Action," and Stephen Berkman's "Predicting the Past: Zohar Studios, The Lost Years," an immersive photography installation about a mythical 19th-century Jewish photographer. Free/$16. 736 Mission St. thecjm.org

de Young Museum
Major exhibits include "Judy Chicago: A Retrospective," "Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love," "Hung Liu: Golden Gate," thru Mar. 13; "Nampeyo and the Sikyátki Revival," thru Feb. 2023; also, collections of American, African, Oceanic, costume arts, sculpture and more. Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:15pm. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. deyoung.famsf.org

"Entwined" Lighted Forest @ Golden Gate Park
The popular outdoor exhibit of illuminated "trees and plants" returns. https://sanfranciscoparksalliance.org/entwined/

Exhibits @ SF Public Library
Book display exhibits on the 6th floor. Also, the James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center has reopened. 100 Larkin St. https://sfpl.org/

Exploratorium Events
Talks, and demos with a science theme, including comet-cam and more. "Glow: Discover the Art of Light," thru Jan. 30. Weekly After Dark nighttime parties have returned. Pier 15. www.exploratorium.edu

Gallery Wendi Norris
Contemporary art exhibits. Fort Mason Center Pier 2, 2 Marina Blvd. https://www.gallerywendinorris.com

GLBT History Museum
Gilbert Baker's original rainbow flag on display, plus ongoing exhibits. Online exhibits include "Stories of Our Movement: Bay Area Reporter at 50." Also, "Legendary: African American LGBTQ Past Meets Present," "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; "Reigning Queens: the Lost Photos of Roz Joseph," curated by Joseph Plaster; and other exhibits. Online events as well. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org

Gregangelo Museum
Take tours at the 27-room mansion filled with eccentric unusual interactive artworks and performances. www.gregangelomuseum.com

Harvey Milk Photo Center
View online exhibits of masterful photographic art. https://www.harveymilkphotocenter.org/

Homebody @ Ciel Creative Space
Hueman's immersive art exhibit that uses augmented reality to bring works to life. Produced by a female-owned and led BIPOC team in collaboration with East Bay community leaders, the exhibit reflects on the human experience of collective isolation and works to harness art and tech to heal the East Bay in the aftermath of COVID-19; thru Feb. 20. 2611 8th St., Berkeley. https://cielcreativespace.com/event/homebody/

"Immersive Van Gogh" @ SVN West
Designer Massimiliano Siccardi's popular large-scale installation of projected animated images of paintings by Vincent Van Gogh, with sound and music by Luca Longobardi. (Social distancing circles have been reintroduced). $25 and up. Thru March 6. 10 South Van Ness Ave. at Market. https://www.vangoghsf.com/

"Imagine Picasso" @ Skylight at the Armory
Projected images of more than 200 works by Pablo Picasso. $20-$50; thru Mar. 27. 1800 Mission St. https://www.imagine-picasso.com/san-francisco/

Jenkins Johnson Gallery
Online solo and group exhibits of works by Philomela Williamson, Alex Jackson, and others. https://www.jenkinsjohnsongallery.com

Land's End @ Former Cliff House
Group exhibit of artists' varied works where their charge is twofold: to discover artwork in unlikely places and to consider the planet's health. By bringing together a group of artists from around the world, the exhibition strives to remind viewers of our interconnectedness via global currents of water and air. Timed ticketing. One of several outdoor and historic landmark projects with artists; thru Mar. 27. 1090 Point Lobos Ave. https://www.for-site.org

Lea Magdanal @ SF Academy
Local queer artist's exhibit of 30 paintings. 2166 Market St. https://www.academy-sf.com/

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; also Wangechi Mutu's fascinating modern outdoor and indoor sculptures. Tue-Sun, 9:30am-5:15pm. Free/$15. legionofhonor.famsf.org

Lost Art Salon
Intimate gallery exhibits small and unusual works of note by contemporary and early 20th-century artists. 245 S. Van Ness. #303. https://lostartsalon.com

Minnesota Street Art Project
Multiple galleries host different artist exhibits; in The Atrium: Rashaad Newsmen's animated video on Black trans femme identity; thru Feb. 26. 1275 Minnesota St. https://minnesotastreetproject.com/

Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
New and ongoing exhibits. 2869 Mission St. missionculturalcenter.org

MOAD
Museum of the African Diaspora's exhibits include "Amoako Boafo: Soul of Black Folks"; also, "Sam Vernon: Impasse of Desires," both thru Feb 27. Also, award-winning films, talks and music performances. 685 Mission St. www.moadsf.org

Museum of Craft & Design
"Call & Response: Craft as a Tool for Activism," and other exhibits online. www.sfmcd.org

My Park Moment @ Presidio
Large-scale outdoor exhibit of visitor-submitted images in local and regional state parks; at the new Tunnel Tops. www.presidiotunneltops.gov

Nancy Toomey Fine Art
Online and in-person exhibits. Matthew Picton's "The Age of Kali," contemporary hybridized images of the past, religion, and culture; thru Feb. 26. 1275 Minnesota St. nancytoomeyfineart.com

NIAD Exhibits
The art studio for developmentally disabled adults shares online exhibits and sells beautiful works of art; in-person window displays and weekly online exhibitions. www.niadartstore.org

Oakland Museum
"Mothership: Voyage Into Afrofuturism," a relevant and timely exhibition that imagines the world through a Black cultural lens; thru Feb 27. Other exhibits: "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

The Pink and Purple Church in the Castro
Online multimedia exhibit documenting the history of Metropolitan Community Church, its LGBTQ-inclusive services and outreach through the AIDS pandemic. http://arspgallery.com/mccsf-exhibit-main/

Pride and Progress
The Victory Fund's online exhibit showcases a timeline of LGBT political history. https://www.prideandprogress.org/

Robert Koch Gallery
Mimi Plumb photo exhibit thru Jan. 29. 49 Geary St. https://kochgallery.com/

Schlomer Haus Gallery
New Castro/Duboce gay-owned art gallery; "Unseen Seen," with works by Heather Benjamin, Lanee Bird, Evan Paul English, David King, Ryan McMenamy and John Webster. 2128 Market St., just west of Church St. Regular gallery hours Tue-Sat 12pm to 6pm and by appointment. https://www.instagram.com/schlomer_haus_gallery/

SF Botanical Garden
Magnificent Magnolias are in bloom (thru March) at the beautiful spacious gardens with multiple plants, trees and flowers. Free entry for SF residents; others $3-$10. 1199 9th Ave., Golden Gate Park. https://www.sfbg.org

SF Museum of Modern Art
New: "Nature � Humanity: Oxman Architects," thru May 15. Also, Diego Rivera's massive 1940 mural "Pan American Unity," on display during its restoration. Also, Joan Mitchell retrospective. Also, "Constellations: Photographs in Dialogue." View Pop, Abstract, and Figurative art collections; Warhol, Rosenquist, Lichtenstein, to name a few. Bay Area Walls mural project, the outdoor vertical garden and Olafur Eliasson's sparkling one-way color tunnel. Free/$25; reserved, timed ticketing. Mon 10am-5pm. Thu 1pm-8pm. Fri-Sun 10am-5pm. First Thursdays free. 151 Third St. www.sfmoma.org

Southern Exposure
Unusual art and installations and online projects. 3030 20th St. https://soex.org

Tom of Finland Foundation
The LA-based museum hosts online exhibits and sketch sessions with male models; NSFW. https://www.tomoffinland.org

Walt Disney Family Museum
Located in The Presidio, the museum dedicated to the art of Disney films hosts online and in-person exhibits, classes and events. 104 Montgomery St. www.waltdisney.org

"We Were There"
Online tours of art museums, showcasing hidden and overlooked LGBT themes, subjects and artists. http://wewerethere.org/

"Worker"
Online exhibit showcases photos and historic paintings of sex workers by 19 artists, from the late 19th Century of Edouard Manet and Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec to modern day contemporaries such as Felix Gonzalez-Torres, David Hockney, Nan Goldin, Bruce LaBruce and Margie Schnibbe. NSFW. www.artreporttoday.com

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Unusual modern art exhibits; also, film screenings, murals, and tours. https://ybca.org

NIGHTLIFE
After Dark @ Exploratorium
Evening cocktail parties return to the interactive science museum, with different themes. $20. Thursdays 6pm-10pm. https://www.exploratorium.edu/

Bootie Mashup @ DNA Lounge
Adriana A and guest DJs blend pop hits to danceable grooves on Saturdays. 375 11th St. https://www.twitch.tv/BootieMashup. https://www.dnalounge.com/

Club OMG
Intimate mid-Market nightclub includes DJed dancing, drag shows and a karaoke night. 43 6th St. http://www.clubomgsf.com/

DJ Don Baird @ The Hole in the Wall
The fave local rock DJ's returned to the SoMa "friendly neighborhood gay bikers" bar; Thursdays and Fridays. 1369 Folsom St. https://blackwolfmetal.com/ Also, listen online: https://www.twitch.tv/donbaird

Drag Brunch at Curio
Rexy hosts 12pm & 2pm drag shows (with Kylie Minono, Kipper Snacks, Bionka Simone) with brunch. 775 Valencia St. https://www.curiobarsf.com/

Events @ Beaux
Nightlife's back at the popular Market Street club, with drag entertainers, gogo studs, drinks and food. Sat & Sun, 2pm & 4pm. https://www.beauxsf.com/

Events @ The Edge
Musical Wednesdays, Beards & Booze and other events have returned to the popular bar. Feb, 13, 4pm-7pm: Love Will Unite Us, a fundraiser for Rafiki Coalition, hosted by Imperial Council candidate Brent Munro. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.com

Fauxnique/Monique Jenkinson @ Oasis
The local performance artist and "Faux Queen" book release party, with a drag show. $10. Feb. 19 6pm. 398 11th St. www.sfoasis.com (Read our review of the book.)

Jolene's
SoMa queer and woman/trans-owned nightclub and restaurant; Coyote Queer, second Saturdays, with DJs Koslov & Livv, costume contest. Sunday brunch 11am-5pm. Mask up, make a reservation. 2700 16th St. http://jolenessf.com/index.html

Lookout
The Castro bar with a panoramic view; ongoing: Bounce (Sat. nights), Lips & Lashes Drag Brunch with host Carnie Asada (Sat. afternoons), Jock (Sunday nights). 3600 16th St. http://www.lookoutsf.com/

Lone Star Saloon
DJed events at the historic bear bar, plus regular nights of rock music and patio hangouts. Feb. 18: Horse Feathers, a Burning Man-style party, with Boys of Burlesque, DJs Miguelitooo, State of Wayne, Prince Wolf and others. 1354 Harrison St. https://www.lonestarsf.com/

Martuni's Monday Happy Hour
Pianist Russell Deason hosts the return of the fun weekly open mic gathering. 5:30pm-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market.

Muévelo @ Que Rico, Oakland
Valentino Presents' new East Bay Latin club is already a hit. Enjoy the new nightclub's weekly dance party with DJed grooves, drag divas, and gogo studs. Fridays, $10 and up, 9:30pm-3am. 381 15th St., Oakland. www.quericonightclub.com

Oasis
In-person shows include Princess, the weekly Saturday night drag show. Feb. 17 & 18, 7pm: "Patty From HR," Michael Phillis' hilariously annoying office pest. Feb 18, 10pm-2am: Asheq, the Middle Eastern & North African queer dance party, returns. Feb. 19 6pm: Fauxnique's book release party, with a drag show. "RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs. The World" viewing parties Tuesdays 7pm. 398 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Pan Dulce @ Beaux
The weekly Latin dance night gets a hot invasion of Club Papi's LA logo studs. 9pm-2am. 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com

Polyglamorous @ Public Works
The groovy party celebrates its 7-year anniversary with DJs Jason Kendig, Elaine Denham, Robin Simmons, Ben Bellayuto and Mark O'Brien. Feb. 20, 10pm-4am. 161 Erie St. http://www.polyglamorous.club/

Port Bar, Oakland
"RuPaul's Drag Race" viewings Fridays; Wednesdays are a Drag shows at 9pm, 10pm, 11pm (with Lady Camden, Camille Tow, Snaxx and Paloma; Sunday Drag Brunch hosted by Amoura Teese, Big Gay Trivia on Tuesdays; dancing on Saturday nights. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com|

Powerhouse Bar
Enjoy indoor and outdoor drinks at the popular SoMa bar; Underwear Thursdays and other events. 1347 Folsom St. https://www.powerhousebar.com/

Qué Rico
New LGBT Latinx nightclub features cute go go guys and drag shows, DJed dance floor, brunch and dinner menus, too. 381 15th St., Oakland. www.quericonightclub.com

Roller Disco @ Church of 8 Wheels
D, Miles, Jr., "The Godfather of Skate," hosts roller-skating nights with groovy tunes, plus skate rentals. $5-$15. 554 Fillmore St. http://www.churchof8wheels.com/

SF Eagle
The famed leather bar has numerous events; Feb. 20, 8pm: the Boys of Burlesque, with Sadie Payne and DJ Prince Wolf. Sunday beer bust (3pm-6pm). Frolic cosplay/furry party, second Saturdays, 8pm-2am. (http://frolicparty.com/) 398 12th St. https://thesfeagle.com/

Suavecito @ Space 550
Valentino Presents and Club Papi present a new weekly Latin dance night with DJs Mike, Mr. Biggs, and Lola; Sonora Tropicana band, drag acts, go go guys galore, three dance rooms, outdoor lounge. Saturdays, $15-$25. 9:30pm-3am. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.suavecitosf.com

Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
(Temporarily closed) The (mostly) Country music line-dancing, two-stepping night returns on Feb. 27. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org

Thirst Trap Thursdays @ Dirty Habit
Weekly event on the heated 5th floor outdoor terrace of Hotel Zelos, $5 benefits the SF Queer Nightlife Fund. 5pm-10pm. 12 4th St. https://www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/zelos/dirty-habit

White Horse Bar
Enjoy outdoor dining and drinks at the famous Oakland bar. 6551 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. whitehorsebar.com

PODCASTS, RADIO
"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. www.beingseenpodcast.com

Broadway Podcast Network
Enjoy talks and audio performances with writers, composers, actors and professionals in theater. https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/

Broadway Radio
Online Broadway music radio station featuring the best in the Off-Broadway, Broadway, and the London stage. "Styles of Stephen Sondheim" with music scholar Gail Leondar-Wright, "Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia" author Ricker Pender and others; hosted by Stuart Brown. https://broadwayradioprograms.com/

Community Talks @ Manny's
In-person and online events discussing local and global community issues. 3092 16th St. https://welcometomannys.com/

Environmental Drag Queen
Patti Gonia and Alex discuss nature, outdoors love, the environment and their connections in drag personae. spotify.com

"Elton John's Rocket Hour"
The gay music megastar hosts his weekly music show on Apple. https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-app/

"In the Key of Q"
Dan Hall's podcast with interviews and selections by LGBTQ musicians. https://www.inthekeyofq.com/

"I Still Think About You"
Noir drama podcast from "The Boys in the Band" revival actor Brian Hutchison is part memoir, part psychological thriller, and part love letter to Broadway. https://www.istillthinkaboutyou.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. https://www.lgbtasylumproject.org/

"Midnight Mass Podcast"
Peaches Christ presents an online audio show with Michael Varrati about horror and cult movies; on Apple and Spotify. http://store.peacheschrist.com/

"Move, I'm Gay"
The totally gay fun podcast celebrates its 100th episode, starring Francisco and Brendan as Franny and Brenda. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/move-im-gay/id1500217797

"Out in the Bay"
The long-running LGBT radio show has returned with new podcast episodes (Fauxnique, Marilyn Mitchell), and an extensive archive. Host Eric Jansen welcomes artists, community leaders, scholars and celebrities. https://www.outinthebay.org/

OutMuseum
OutFest, the Los Angeles LGBT film festival, hosts an online array of panel discussions, audio interviews and short documentary films. https://www.theoutmuseum.org/browse

Planet Classroom
Instructional podcasts on a variety of issues, including LGBT subjects. https://www.planetclassroom.world/browse/

"Probably True"
Podcast with queer stories, "a smutty-but-charming collection of personal misadventures." https://www.probablytruepodcast.com/

"The Qube"
E3 Radio's black LGBTQ radio show and podcast. https://e3radio.fm/the-qube/

"The Queerness"
SF Pride's podcast with notable hosts and LGBTQ guests (Franco Stevens, Michelle Meow, Snaxx, Vinny Eng and more). https://sfpride.org/podcast.html

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

"A Queer Serial"
LGBT-themed podcasts with voice actors such as Sam Pancake ("Transparent," "Gilmore Girls"), 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/

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, including Phyllis Lyon, Don Kilhefner, Jack Fritscher, drag rocker Jayne County, Vanguard Editor Keith St. Clare, a Theater of the Ridiculous oral history, veteran gay rights activist and prolific author Perry Brass, SF Tavern Guild cofounder and bar owner legend Robbie Robinson. Also, the Rev. Ed Hansen, Rev. Robert Cromey, veteran activist Martha Shelley; community activist Gene Fedorko, pioneering LA gay dance club owner Jewel Thais-Williams, and punk drag rock sensation Jayne County. Also, 2022 print calendar on sale. https://www.queercorepod.com/

"Sounds of Broadway"
24/7 radio station plays classic Broadway songs, with interviews and trivia shows, too. New Stephen Sondheim and "West Side Story" tribute programs, including author Barry Singer ("Ever After: Forty Years of Musical Theater and Beyond 1977-2020"), also Rick Pender, Ethan Mordden and Eddie Shapiro. https://soundsofbroadway.com/

"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/

"Twits in Love"
Broadway Podcast network presents Tom Alan Robbins' audio comedy with steampunk setting, starring Michael Urie, Christian Borle, Mary Testa, James Monroe Iglehart, Lillias White and others. https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/twits/

"Word for Wordcast"
The theater ensemble known fostering short stories "word for word" has a news series of podcasts in the same literary style. http://www.zspace.org/pod

"You Make Me Real"
LGBT podcast series, with Juanita MORE! & David Glamamore, Joan Jett Blakk, Lynn Breedlove and Tom Ammiano. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1753585


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