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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

It's queer, Black joy': the TikTok creator quizzing pop stars and politicians on LGBTQ+ culture

Anania Williams is a genreless, genderqueer artist excelling in multiple entertainment mediums, redefining their identity and affirming representation.
SF LGBT
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

'Absolutely gutted': Beloved SF bar and nightclub to close permanently

Oasis, a queer nightclub in San Francisco, opened on New Year's Eve 2014, becoming a key venue for drag and cabaret entertainment.
SF LGBT
from48 hills
1 week ago

Drama Masks: Still searching for those signs of intelligent life... - 48 hills

Closure of queer performance venues like Oasis reflects a broader struggle for arts funding in San Francisco.
SF music
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

'Luigi: The Musical' Is as Silly as It Sounds, Also Kind of Subversive?

The production embraces absurdity and humor, resonating with audiences in San Francisco despite being rough around the edges.
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Dino drag? You bet 'Jurassiq' is - 48 hills

Jurassiq Parq creatively fuses the iconic premise of Jurassic Park with queer themes, featuring outrageous drag, pop vocals, and a vibrant musical soundtrack filled with nostalgic hits.
SF music
#pride-month
fromNerdist
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

This Pride, Celebrate Your Sins with a Drag Priest and a Powerful Queer Short at NYC's SCRIPTURE & SIN

fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Arts

Drag artists are getting attacked. This safety handbook aims to help.

Qommittee provides crucial support and resources for drag performers facing threats during Pride, including the creation of a comprehensive Drag Defense Handbook.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

SF Pride Night Celebration at Castro Night Market (2025)

The Castro Night Market celebrates Pride Month with an expanded event featuring diverse performances and local vendors, promoting community creativity and joy.
fromNerdist
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

This Pride, Celebrate Your Sins with a Drag Priest and a Powerful Queer Short at NYC's SCRIPTURE & SIN

Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Drag artists are getting attacked. This safety handbook aims to help.

Qommittee provides crucial support and resources for drag performers facing threats during Pride, including the creation of a comprehensive Drag Defense Handbook.
#climate-change
fromKqed
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Fishnets and Fossil Fuels: Meet 3 Bay Area Climate-Conscious Drag Artists | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Fishnets and Fossil Fuels: Meet 3 Bay Area Climate-Conscious Drag Artists | KQED

fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF Pride + Tenderloin Museum Kick-Off Party (2025)

Let's kick off San Francisco PRIDE Week by celebrating queer legacy & joy, featuring legendary drag performances and the Tenderloin Museum's groundbreaking production!
SF LGBT
fromOut Magazine
1 month ago

How Shequida Hall turned grandma's manners into Manhattan mayhem

Shequida Hall transformed her life and the drag scene from her unexpected entrance into performance, embodying authenticity and empowerment.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Drag performers plan to protest Trump's attendance of 'Les Mis' at the Kennedy Center

Theater is supposed to be a place of community, a place of storytelling, a place of celebration, joy, catharsis and it should be open and available to all.
US news
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

R&B superstar Kehlani suddenly drops out of Pride music festival in SF

Kehlani's departure from the festival was described as an amicable decision, despite the disappointment it caused among fans on social media.
San Francisco
London music
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

'Disease left me disabled and depressed - now drag queens are telling my story'

Sarah Ezekiel uses drag performance to tell her inspiring life story of resilience after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
#sasha-velour
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Berkeley Native and Rupaul's Drag Race Winner Sasha Velour Brings Her 'Big Reveal' Live Show to Berkeley Rep

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
NYC LGBT

Berkeley Native and Rupaul's Drag Race Winner Sasha Velour Brings Her 'Big Reveal' Live Show to Berkeley Rep

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Britain's Got Talent drag star Jasmine Rice 'shocked' to impress Simon Cowell

"It's just been a magical experience and this is just an unimaginable dream that's coming through real life," she tells PinkNews ahead of her final performance which, she admits, she's a little "nervous" about, due to ongoing hayfever allergies.
SF LGBT
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

Pomp! Jody Evans photographs the raucous drag event that always gets a little messy

Pomp! drag shows provide a platform for unconventional and underrepresented performance styles, highlighting the importance of diversity in drag artistry.
#oaklash-festival
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

"Oaklash" Drag & Queer Block Party in Old Oakland (2025)

The Oaklash Festival is an inclusive celebration of Drag and queer culture happening from May 16-18, 2025.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

"Oaklash" Drag & Queer Block Party in Old Oakland (2025)

The Oaklash Festival is an inclusive celebration of Drag and queer culture happening from May 16-18, 2025.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Bushwig and Knockdown Center announce travel grant to support drag artists

Bushwig introduces travel grants for performers, supporting participation from outside New York City.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Parents outraged by trans film for kids at Museum of Natural History: 'Should be off-limits'

The Museum of Natural History's inclusion of a drag-themed film drew significant criticism from parents for its perceived lack of relevance to natural history.
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

Divalicious Mother's Day Drag Dinner at Zeitgeist (SF)

Mother's Day celebration features a drag performance by Eucalypstick and Sally Limon.
Guests can enjoy food and drinks while watching the show.
fromFuncheap
3 months ago

Win Tix: Marc Rebillet Live at the Greek Theatre (Nov. 5)

Trixie Mattel will perform live at the Fox Theater in Oakland on May 9, 2025.
fromEater NY
4 months ago

A Gay NYC Nightclub Mainstay to Shutter After 30 Years

"Thirty years is a very long time," Pontarelli said in a statement. Due to construction of a condo project next door, the venue can't continue operating. "The damage from the construction has significantly affected the interior and overall operation of the bar."
NYC LGBT
SF LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

David Raven, British Drag Performer Known as Maisie Trollette, Dies at 91

David Raven, known as Maisie Trollette, was a pioneering figure in British drag performance and died at the age of 91.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Drag artists and allies rally against Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ Kennedy Center takeover (in photos)

The rally protested Trump's takeover of the Kennedy Center and his executive orders targeting transgender rights.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Montana Republicans block GOP anti-drag bill after emotional debate

The House of Representatives rejected a bill targeting drag performers, highlighting growing opposition to anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in conservative states.
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Trump Says He's Firing Kennedy Center Board of Trustees Members and Naming Himself Chairman

Trump is asserting control over the Kennedy Center by firing trustees and declaring himself chairman, influencing cultural programming.
Miscellaneous
fromSFGATE
6 months ago

New details emerge in investigation into San Francisco drag legend's death

London police appeal for information regarding three men seen leaving Heklina's flat after her sudden death.
fromMedium
6 months ago

Dragcula is a black-and-white monster movie come to life

The show's slogan is 'a parody in living grayscale,' and they aren't exaggerating. Tuesday Gloom's black-and-white costume design is impeccably done.
San Francisco
fromMedium
8 months ago

The legacy of SF Oasis will live on, following its successful gala

"We started realizing that we weren't able to do our job of supporting these artists," said Drollinger on why Oasis Arts began. She also noted: "Ticket sales don't actually create this."
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
7 months ago

Whistlin' Christmas (SF)

The nondenominational holiday season is here, but let's acknowledge that Christmas songs truly dominate. Join Mama Celeste and friends for a unique performance of drag and whistle-alongs.
Miscellaneous
Brooklyn
fromPortlandTribune.com
10 months ago

'Iconic' performers highlight Oregon Burlesque Festival's final year

The Oregon Burlesque Festival celebrates its ninth year with over 40 performers, emphasizing satire, comedy, and dance, and features no competition for this final event.
Music
fromWashington Post
10 months ago

They do drag versions of musicals, from 'Shecago' to 'Queeney Todd'

Highball Musical combines drag and musical theater, featuring multiple portrayals of Sharpay and a humorous, pop-culture-influenced adaptation of the original story.
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