On the Tab :: May 8 - 15

Comic tales, shaken gogo tails, siren-like singers and circus silliness await you this week.

by Kilian Melloy | May 8, 2014

Du Barry Was A Lady

If the new social media had been available in the 1930s, Madame du Barry might have been said to be "trending up." Director-choreographer Zack Thomas Wilde's mostly crisp production at the Eureka Theatre is a treat.

by Kilian Melloy | May 10, 2014

Steamy Pages: Four Erotic Anthologies

Berkeley-based Cleis Press always keeps readers in good shape when it comes to their annual (and consistently affordable) paperback romance and erotic fiction anthologies.

by Kilian Melloy | May 10, 2014

Poetic Expressions from Gay Voices

This week, Out There parses two books of poetry and examines the "contrarian" position that marriage might not be the best thing for our community.

by Kilian Melloy | May 10, 2014

Peaches Christ Celebrates John Waters

Has it really been 20 years since John Waters' Serial Mom opened in theaters? The film, one of Waters' best from his post-Divine period, will screen at the beautiful Castro Theatre on Saturday, May 10.

by Kilian Melloy | May 9, 2014

Last Call for Dance at the Opera House

This weekend marks San Francisco Ballet's last shows in the Opera House until "Nutcracker." They're going out with a bang, ending a great season with alternating triple bills that are both well worth seeing.

by Kilian Melloy | May 8, 2014

First Lesbian Assembly Speaker Plans SF Visit

The first out lesbian lawmaker to hold the powerful California Assembly speaker position plans to be in San Francisco to celebrate Pride this year.

by Kilian Melloy | May 9, 2014

Backers of LGBT-Focused Shelter Look for Fall Opening

Plans for a San Francisco shelter geared toward homeless LGBTs are moving toward completion, and although it's hard to predict exactly when the site will be ready, backers are saying it could open this fall.

by Kilian Melloy | May 8, 2014

Nonprofits Gear Up for Give OUT Day

Community nonprofits looking to raise funds will be participating in the second annual Give OUT Day next week, and local LGBT organizations are among those taking part in the nationwide effort.

by Kilian Melloy | May 11, 2014

Peltier Recognized for Peer Support Work

A gender non-conforming young adult from northern California was recognized this week for their work helping other youth in troubled times.

by Kilian Melloy | May 10, 2014


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