'Eclectic' is the Watchword for January Theater

The first week of January has a quartet of shows that can give a GPS a spin - and you may need just such a device to find your way to the right door.

by Kilian Melloy | Jan 12, 2014

Out There :: Purple is the New Blue

Blue might have been the warmest color of 2013, but in 2014 it's all about "The Color Purple," at least for Valentine's Day. Also: Horror movie paperback; comic Marga Gomez; and someone awfully good at the organ.

by Kilian Melloy | Jan 11, 2014

Tom Wopat Comes Out Singing

Wopat brings his warm baritone to Feinstein's at the Hotel Nikko for one night only tonight, Thursday, January 9.

by Kilian Melloy | Jan 9, 2014

Willkommen, Berlin & Beyond Film Fest!

The <slug>18th annual Berlin & Beyond Film Festival</slug> is back in its old January time-slot at the Castro Theatre (January 15-19) and the Goethe-Institute San Francisco (January 20-21).

by Kilian Melloy | Jan 10, 2014

Fundraisers Help Displaced Ex-SF Supe

Friends of former San Francisco Supervisor Christina Olague, the first out bisexual to serve on the board, are hosting several fundraisers for her this month as she deals with the aftermath of a fatal fire that killed one of her housemates.

by Kilian Melloy | Jan 9, 2014

Trans Minister Mourned

As they mourn the loss of BobbieJean Baker, a transgender minister who was killed in an auto accident in Oakland early New Year's Day, many are recalling the advocate, woman of faith, and gifted singer's sense of love and laughter.

by Kilian Melloy | Jan 12, 2014

SF Pride Names New ED

San Francisco Pride officials have named a veteran street fair producer as the next executive director of one of the world's largest LGBT pride events.

by Kilian Melloy | Jan 10, 2014

LGBT Historic Sites Get Park Service Attention

The lack of LGBT historic sites with federal recognition is garnering the attention of National Park Service officials, who are now seeking nominations of sites to be added to the National Register of Historic Places.

by Kilian Melloy | Jan 11, 2014

Arty Parties :: New Nightlife at Local Museums

San Francisco museums host a variety of special winter events where you can enjoy a little wine and cheese along with your highbrow, and sometimes lowbrow, culture. Here are a few select events.

by Kilian Melloy | Jan 12, 2014

NautiCali :: Virgil's Sea Room

Walking into Virgil's Sea Room is a bit like deja vu. It feels familiar and friendly, but brand new at the same time.

by Kilian Melloy | Jan 11, 2014


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