Quack Act: Shotgun Players Find Silver Linings in Taking Theater Online

Medical ethics, journalistic practices, gender politics, body shaming, cancel culture and internet bullying are all on the table in 'Quack,' Eliza Clark's corrosive comedy-drama, now being mounted live-on-Zoom by Berkeley's Shotgun Players.

by Jim Gladstone | Aug 11, 2020

Homing's In: Arts, Nightlife, Community Events Aug.13-23

From Broadway shows to museum tours and drag shows, the world is at your fingertips.

by Jim Provenzano | Aug 14, 2020

Lockdown Comedy: Stand-Up in the Age of Covid

On third Thursdays, Lisa Geduldig brings us Lockdown Comedy, shows, online via Zoom. This month's show takes place on August 20 and promises to offer lots of laughs. The line-up includes the host's mom, at a senior home in Florida.

by David-Elijah Nahmod | Aug 13, 2020

Morris Kight's Life & Times: 'Humanist, Liberationist, Fantabulist' Gives Gay Rights Activist His Due

Biographer Mary Ann Cherry shines the spotlight on Morris Kight (1919-2003), the L.A.-based gay rights leader who did everything possible to ensure that the spotlight shone as much on the movement as on himself.

by Jason Victor Serinus | Aug 19, 2020

Home Movies: Late Summer Cinema Selections

Dark drama, enlightening documentary and a psychedelic romp: 'The Prince/El Principe,' 'For They Know Not What They Do' and 'Holy Trinity' are reviewed.

by Gregg Shapiro | Aug 19, 2020

Q-Music Burnin' Down the House Music

For those unable to get to their workouts at the gym or favorite dance club because they've been shut down again after reopening too soon, here are some new releases sure to get your heart rate up and your body moving. Play them loud.

by Gregg Shapiro | Aug 13, 2020

Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own

Eddie S. Glaude Jr.'s new book about James Baldwin -and what it meant to be an African-American and gay writer- joins a shelf of books whose timings is perfect.

by Tim Pfaff | Aug 13, 2020

Homing's In: Arts, Nightlife, Community Events Aug 6-14

Music, comedy, theatre and community forums will get you through the next week of our collective endurance. Mask and ye shall receive.

by Jim Provenzano | Aug 6, 2020

Drag Performers Launch 2020 Get Out the Vote Effort

Two San Francisco drag performers have joined an effort to promote participation in the fall elections, where control of the White House and U.S. Senate are up for grabs and countless local elections will be taking place across the country.

by Matthew S. Bajko | Aug 7, 2020

Sam Jay Brings Her '3 in the Morning' Stand-Up to Netflix

As the first Black lesbian writer for 'Saturday Night Live,' comic Sam Jay's stand-up show is now on Netflix, breaking new ground there as well.

by Jim Provenzano | Sep 20, 2020


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