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Going Out, March 23-31, 2023
Step right up for the best in theater, dance, music, nightlife, and more events to entertain you and warm your heart in between soggy downpours.
'The Whale' and the Cinematic Curse of Disabled Queerness
Brendan Fraser's performance in "The Whale" was heralded as emotionally riveting and deeply compelling. But for many queer and disabled (and queer disabled) viewers, it was yet another example of Hollywood's distorted and straight-portrayed view.
Kehinde Wiley's 'An Archaeology of Silence' - Stunning New Exhibit at the de Young
Kehinde Wiley has been a very special, insightful artist for quite a while, but his work always appears fresh, modern and important. His new exhibition at the de Young reshapes the way we see Black people in portraiture and sculpture.
Bored Game: 'Clue' at SF Playhouse
With its borrowed brand name and broad physical comedy, "Clue" seems to be gunning for the stupefying success of "The Play That Goes Wrong," but instead unintentionally fumbles along the way.
Review: 'Tell the Rest' a Novel of Harrowing Spiritual Abuse, Healing
The two enthralling queer protagonists in author Lucy Jane Bledsoe's just-published novel have lived a life scarred by a Christian conversion camp, each bearing enduring psychological pain and torment.
Review: Thomas Mallon's 'Up With the Sun' a Parable of Doomed Ambition
Readers can discover Dick Kallman, a gay miniscule has-been (yet fascinating celebrity), in the new novel on his tumultuous life, "Up With the Sun," by Thomas Mallon, perhaps the country's foremost historical fiction writer.
Wonder Dave's Safe Words: New Comedy Night at the SF Eagle
Wonder Dave, the host of the new Safe Words Comedy Showcase at San Francisco's iconic leather bar The Eagle, discussed the ups and downs of working in a not-so-queer business, and how he creates LGBTQ events to counter that.
Going Out, March 16-24, 2023
From classy to slightly crass, bold to beautiful, we've got concerts, plays, art exhibits, and drag shows aplenty (which harm no one!) for you to enjoy and support, all in our weekly Going Out events listings.
'Cockettes: Res-Erection' - Oasis Musical Revue Recalls Famed Queer Theater Troupe
Oasis will come alive with the sound of The Cockettes on March 23-25. For those who may not know, The Cockettes were a queer theater troupe that performed in San Francisco from around 1969-1972.
Michael Tilson Thomas Conducts Mahler's Sixth Symphony
The remarkable nexus between Gustav Mahler's intense Symphony No. 6, the San Francisco Symphony, and Music Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas has captivated listeners for many years.
Leslie Absher's 'Spy Daughter, Queer Girl'
While growing up, Leslie Absher didn't know or years that her father worked for the CIA. She later decided that her life as a spy daughter was also hers to reclaim. The result is an intimate portrait of personal healing.
Review: Richard Mirabella's 'Brother & Sister Enter the Forest' is a Family Affair
The title of Richard Mirabella's debut novel, "Brother & Sister Enter the Forest" promises the sinister, and Mirabella makes good on the promise. The plot sits queasily somewhere between "Hansel and Gretel" and "A Long Day's Journey Into Night."
Going Out, March 9-17, 2023
It's no surprise that thousands of readers flock to our expansive arts and nightlife listings. Each week, yours truly sorts through hundreds of press releases for the most interesting events, and this week's crop is bountiful.
Oscar Major Winners? Academy Award Predictions
This year's 95th Academy Awards, intent on avoiding the shocking headlines of last year's slap-happy show, is already awash in controversies. The upswing is the hope of Asian actor and co-director wins for "Everything Everywhere, All at Once."
'Supreme Models': Vogue Docuseries Based on Marcellas Reynolds' Book
Marcellas Reynolds' ravishing book, "Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion," is a must-have for true fashion addicts. And so is the Vogue documentary series inspired by his book.
Jake Wesley Rogers: Anthems and Extravagance at Bimbo's
The exuberantly queer Jake Wesley Rogers' first tour as a headliner stops at Bimbo's 365 Club on March 12. His richly emotional songs bring a sweeping, passionate quality evocative of Billy Joel, David Bowie, and Elton John.
Disney Pride in Concert: SF Gay Men's Chorus Celebrates 100 Film Years
On March 16 and 17, Davies Symphony Hall will come alive with the sound of Disney. It's "Disney Pride in Concert," a very special performance with the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus which will celebrate 45 years of the chorus and 100 for Disney.
Grey Areas: The Lavender Tube on Banned Books, Guns, Abortion and More
From the serious to the silly, our intrepid TV columnist covers "Not Dead Yet," "A Million Little Things," "Grey's Anatomy," Jon Stewart's takedown of a GOP senator, and Joy Behar's banned book club.
Tyler Henry: 'Hollywood Medium' at the Golden Gate
Tyler Henry, the star of Netflix's "Life After Death," says he inadvertently began receiving messages from the dead at age 10 and, over time, honed his ability to where he can now facilitate communications between the living and their deceased loved ones.
Going Out, March 3-10, 2023
Dance, theatre, drag divas, galleries and gogos await your patronage, just not in that order. Scroll our expansive events listings.