Josie Cotton's More Than Johnny's Girl

In 1982, Josie Cotton released her debut album 'Convertible Music,' containing the campy new wave single "Johnny, Are You Queer?" She's done much more since then, but was happy to chat about the old days, befo0re her Nov. 13 SF concert at Great Northern.

by Gregg Shapiro | Nov 9, 2021

Frameline, Trans Fall Filmfests

Frameline's Fall Showcase, Nov. 11 & 12, will feature four in-person screenings at the Castro Theatre, while the San Francisco Transgender Film Festival will run online from November 11-14.

by Brian Bromberger | Nov 9, 2021

Best AIDS Films, Part 1

This year is the 40th anniversary of the start of the AIDS pandemic. It is worth reflecting on how cinema has portrayed the disease and those afflicted with it.

by Brian Bromberger | Dec 1, 2021

Mayor Pete: The Coming Out of American Politics

'Mayor Pete,' a highly moving unveiling of everyone's favorite queer presidential candidate, debuts worldwide on Amazon on Nov. 12. This is the latest of the many offerings produced and/or directed by Jesse Moss.

by Brandon Judell | Nov 8, 2021

Going Out, Homing's In, Nov. 5 - 12, 2021

There may be a chill in the air, but arts and nightlife events continue to warm our spirits.

by Jim Provenzano | Nov 4, 2021

Wakefield Poole (February 24, 1936 – October 27, 2021) Remembering a Visionary

Although he worked as a dancer, choreographer, and shop owner, Wakefield Poole is best known for his groundbreaking feature-length gay erotic films, particularly 'Boys in the Sand.'

by Michael Flanagan | Nov 1, 2021

Drag in Their Family

Terry Guest, the Chicago-based playwright of At The Wake of a Dead Drag Queen, shares the inspiration for his play; also, Brava Theater Center hosts the Theyfriend Nonbinary Performance Festival.

by Jim Gladstone | Nov 2, 2021

Queens, Baes & Ben: New Dramas and a Brit Detective Hunk

'Queens,' the new ABC musical drama series reunites a girl group, hunky gay Ben Aldridge plays a gay detective, the docuseries 'Tamps Baes' explores lesbian life in Florida, plus more in our TV column.

by Victoria A. Brownworth | Nov 2, 2021

Personal Pieces: Drew Pisarra's 'You're Pretty Gay'

In queer author and poet Drew Pisarra's second collection of short stories, he really wants you to know all about his feelings, his life, his history, and every nuance in between.

by Jim Piechota | Nov 2, 2021

'Forbidden Letters' – Long-Unseen Gay Classic at Porn Film Festival

A long unseen gay cinema classic will screen at the Brava Theater on November 12. Arthur J. Bressan Jr.'s 1979 'Forbidden Letters' is an X-rated mood piece whose lead actors don't just have sex on camera, they make love.

by David-Elijah Nahmod | Nov 5, 2021


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