King of Filth: John Water's 'Liarmouth'
Step aside, Dawn Davenport. There's a new bitch in town and she means business. Her name is Marsha "Liarmouth" Sprinkle, and she dominates all the depravity in filthy filmmaker and bestselling author John Waters' debut novel, "Liarmouth."
Paul Mendez's 'Rainbow Milk' - an Auspicious Literary Debut
Raw and transcendent are the words applicable to Paul Mendez's semi-autobiographical debut novel "Rainbow Milk," a multi-generational dissection of sexuality, race, and religion on the rocky evolution of a young gay Black man, set in England.
Pandemic Prose: Excerpts from 'Arlene Francis & Me - Pandemic Diaries from Castro Street 2020'
While we holed up indoors in 2020 –which now seems like much more than two years ago– prolific local gay author Mark Abramson took notes. He shared a few witty diary entries which are included in his latest book.
Rinabeth Apostol's Take Two: the Luck and Logistics of Back-to-Back Roles
On May 8, Rinabeth Apostol will take her last bow as Alison Bechdel in the 42nd Street Moon production of the Tony-winning musical "Fun Home." Just three nights later, she'll be on stage at the Magic Theatre in "Monument, or Four Sisters (A Sloth Play)."
Shipyard Styles; Bob Mizer Inspires
In continuing our particularly queer art exhibit coverage, two opportunities in almost opposite ends of town might interest you.
Homecoming Queen: Alejandro Varela's 'The Town of Babylon'
The problematic return of a gay Latinx man to his hometown after decades away is supreme fodder for an engrossing and melodramatic novel, and debut author Alejandro Varela seems more than happy to seize the moment.
The Art of Ajuan Mance at the Cartoon Museum
Opening April 30 and running until August 7, San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum presents the art of Ajuan Mance as part of its ongoing Emerging Artist Showcase. The Mills College professor is known for her vibrant portrait series, '1001 Black Men.'
'Firebird's flight: Peeter Rebane and Tom Prior's Russian Cold War love story
When "Firebird" screened at last year's Frameline Festival in the just re-opened Castro Theatre, it received a deserved standing ovation from the nearly full house. The Russian love story's back and screening locally and internationally.
Ocean Vuong's Rainbow Afterglow: Poet Returns with 'Time Is a Mother'
One true way to envision Ocean Vuong is as, if not The Survivor, a survivor. His newly released second book of poems was occasioned by the silence that enveloped him after the death of his mother.
SF Film Fest Faves
This year's 65th annual San Francisco International Film will return to theaters (Castro, Vogue, Roxie, Victoria, Pacific Film Archive) in person from April 21 to May 1, with several films and events of note to LGBTQ fans.
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