Enjoy the bouquet of new and ongoing events in arts, nightlife and community.
ARTS DANCE, OPERA, THEATRE
42nd Street Moon The musical theater company presents Jason Graae in 'Perfect Hermany: A Musical Tribute to Jerry Herman,' Also Featuring: Jacqueline De Muro, Kelley Dorney, Lauren Louise, and Lauren McGraw; thru May 2. https://42ndstmoon.org/moonbeams/
A.C.T. Out Loud New virtual play reading series: Thornton Wilder's The Matchmaker on-demand thru May 2). $5-$50. https://www.act-sf.org/
The Bluest Eye Toni Morrison's audio drama is performed by Aurora Theatre company; adaptation by playwright Lydia R. Diamond. Thru May 21. https://auroratheatre.org/
Broadway on AirBnB Promotional-sponsored performances by a variety of talents: Tittus Burgess, cast members from Moulin Rouge, Mrs. Doubtfire, and more, plus dance, yoga, tarot and circus classes. $10-$50. www.airbnb.com
Broadway Performers For Broadway fans, Tony-winning performers perform new concerts, and classic shows are streamed as well. https://www.broadwayworld.com/
Combustible Residency CounterPulse presents video installations, lifestreams and artist Q&As with Human/ID by StratoFyzika, and are:era by Psueda. https://counterpulse.org/combustible/
Creatives in Place Online storytelling listening project and virtual gallery for a variety of Bay Area artists and activists participating in mid-pandemic work. creativesinplace.org
Dark Fruit TOSOS Theatre presents a new online reading of the historic 1991 Pomo Afro Homos play, withppost-reading artists Q&A. Zoom link
'God of Vengeance'
Different Stars Musical show with a current theme: How do these emotions collide during time spent alone in quarantine? When James opens a box of artifacts from his first breakup, after months of self-isolation during COVID-19, he reckons with memories that haunt him of a first queer love gone awry; starring James Jackson, Jr., Victoria Huston-Elem, Danielle Buonaiuto, and Karl Saint Lucy. https://www.differentstars.live/
The Flats Produced by the Aurora Theatre Company; three episodes of a collaboration between top Bay Area playwrights Lauren Gunderson, Cleavon Smith and Jonathan Spector. A single ticket covers all three segments, which focus on the diverse residents of a Berkeley triplex who find themselves sheltering-in-place due to a mysterious threat. $20. www.auroratheatre.org
From Broadway to Hollywood 42nd Street Moon's online streams of various shows. https://42ndstmoon.org/
The Gaze: No Homo LA's Fountain Theatre presents Larry Powell's play series of twelve short-form episodes produced through artistic protest in support of Black Lives. examines the process of building culturally specific and queer works of color in historically white spaces. New episodes each Friday. https://www.fountaintheatre.com/now-upcoming/the-gaze
God of Vengeance Yiddish Theatre Ensemble performs a Zoom-chat-styled adaptation of Sholem Asch's groundbreaking and controversial 1906 Yiddish play that issues of domestic violence, dignity and portrayal of sex workers, freedom of expression and acceptance of LGBTQ relationship. Thru May 31. $18-$45. https://klezcalifornia.org/yiddish-theatre-ensemble/
The Golden Girls, a Puppet Parody The favorite sitcom is performed by puppets, directed by Jonathan Rockefeller; 16 episodes. https://thatgoldengirlsshow.com/
Live at The Lortel Season 2 of the podcast series, with musical theatre talents discussing their art and lives. Archived podcasts include BD Wong. liveatthelortel.com
The Marsh Stream The theatre producer known for acclaimed solo shows presents a variety of programming at 7:30pm nightly on MarshStream. Also, Solo Arts Heal programs, the newly launched Broadcast Platform, and interactive Bingo game nights. http://themarsh.org/marshstream/
New Conservatory Theater Company LGBT theater company presents TransNational Cabaret, with six performers from across the U.S. Also, podcast drama-comedies In Good Company, actor monologues, messages from playwrights, exercises to practice mindfulness and original material from Conservatory students. www.nctcsf.org
'Pear Slices 2021'
Pear Slices 2021 Annual short-play showcase offers up a selection of original, short plays from the members of the Pear Playwrights Guild. Thru May 23. https://www.thepear.org/season-18
Play at Home Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents a bunch of short play scripts you can download and perform at home, featuring works by Julia Cho, Peter Sinn Nachtrieb, Miranda Rose Hall, Ricardo Pérez González and several others. Transnational Cabaret May 10-June 10. www.playathome.org
Playing Changes San Francisco Symphony and Post: Ballet's stunning collaboration of seven dances with music; Philip Glass, Daniel Bernard Roumain, LJ White and Samuel Adams as well as newly-commissioned works by Ambrose Akinmusire, Mary Kouyoumdjian, and Elizabeth Ogonek. All works were filmed at Oakland's historic 16th Street Station and feature the choreography of Robert Dekkers. Free. https://www.sfsymphonyplus.org
The Public Theater Live and recorded solo and group plays and performances from the acclaimed New York City theater company; Under the Greenwood Tree, a new documentary about the 2017 production of As You Like It. https://publictheater.org/
Robert Moses' Kin The acclaimed local dance company celebrates its 25th anniversary season with new video dances; five new works since March; also free online events and paid master classes. https://www.robertmoseskin.org
San Francisco Ballet The claimed dance company returns with an online series of programs of newly commissioned dance films, and popular repertory works. Single tickets $29, full series $250. (read the recent B.A.R. article) https://www.sfballet.org
SF BATCO San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company streams weekly new plays, readings, arts talks, improv and more. February includes special Black history Month shows, hosted by Rodney Earl Jackson, Jr., and Marcelo Javier. https://www.twitch.tv/sfbatco
Smuin Contemporary Ballet's 'Spring al Fresco' (Source:Chris Hardy)
SF Opera Stream recordings of the company's performances of classic operas, artists discussions and in-person drive-in screenings of operas at the Marin Center: Rossini's The Barber of Seville May 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15. And "The Adlers: Live at the Drive-In" April 29, May 6, & 13. 10 Ave. of the Flags, San Rafael. https://sfopera.com
SF Playhouse Zoomlets The acclaimed SF theatre company adapts, with short online plays. Also, weekly playwright chats. Ticketed videos on-demand include Brian Copeland's The Jewelry Box. Free/donations. https://www.sfplayhouse.org
Smuin Contemporary Ballet The local dance company streams notable works. May 5-30: Spring al Fresco, performances featuring three fresh programs highlighting 'Smuin Songbook' favorites, plus a fourth show unveiling all-new dancer creations. $25-$75. https://www.smuinballet.org/ (Read the B.A.R. article.)
Stars in the House Musical savant and affable host Seth Rudetsky —with his husband, producer James Wesley— hosts Zoom chats with Broadway, film and TV stars galore. One of the first online fundraisers (for The Actors Fund), your donations help artists of all kinds, from actors to lighting crew members. Broadway may be closed, but you can enjoy living room concerts and chats with favorite stars; also classic TV show cast reunions. www.starsinthehouse.com
Tampon Rock Alyssa Brown, Sarah Aument and Sophie Dinicol's new scripted audio comedy show about an Oakland lesbian rock band, with original music. https://www.tamponrock.com/
Theatre Rhino The local gay theatre company presents online performances of solo and other plays, including 50+ works (mostly) written and performed by John Fisher. May 6, 8:30pm: Mommy, Mother, Mom. All plays archived online. www.therhino.org
Raul Esparza in 'The Waves in Quarantine'
The Waves in Quarantine Filmed play with music, made in six movements that meditates on themes from the musical adaptation of Virginia Woolf's masterpiece The Waves; with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley, Tony Award nominees Raúl Esparza and Carmen Cusack, and Broadway veterans Nikki Renée Daniels, Darius de Haas, and Manu Narayan. Directed by Lisa Peterson, with music composition by David Bucknam and Adam Gwon. https://www.berkeleyrep.org/
WQUR: Queer Quarantine Radio BenDeLaCreme, Jinkx Monsoon, Peaches Christ and Major Scales perform old-time radio-style thriller detective programs. https://anchor.fm/wqur
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Various exhibits indoors and out; re-opened to limited capacity. Urban Film Fest's Mourning is an Act of Love thru May 2021. https://ybca.org
LITERARY Author Events at Alley Cat Books The bookstore, while physically closed, hosts online events with acclaimed authors. the store is also taking mail order book purchases. www.alleycatbookshop.com
Author Events at Booksmith The popular Upper Haight bookstore hosts talks and readings with mainstream fiction, nonfiction authors. https://www.booksmith.com
Author Events at BGS-QD The New York City bookstore Bureau of General Services-Queer Division, located in the LGBT Community Center, hosts multiple online literary events each month. https://bgsqd.com/
Author Events at City Lights The historic bookstore presents online author events. http://www.citylights.com/
Michelle Zauner & Bowen Yang
Author Events at Dog Eared Books Castro Online readings and chats, with in-person purchases available at the store, 489 Castro St. https://dogearedbookscastro.com/
Author Events at Green Apple Books Online readings and chats; in-store shopping. www.greenapplebooks.com
Bowen Yang, Michelle Zauner Japanese Breakfast band leader and soloist in conversation with Yang, the out gay Korean comic and Saturdy Night Live cast member. May 6, 6pm. $29. www.cityarts.net
John Birdsall, Ted Allen Food Network's Ted Allen and Tucson Author John Birdsall Discuss the Secret Gay Life of Culinary Giant James Beard. May 5, 10am. Sponsored by Southern Arizona Senior Pride. https://soazseniorpride.org/event/in-the-kitchen-closet/
QueerWords Podcast Wayne Goodman's online audio discussions with many notable LGBTQ fiction, poetry authors, essayists and journalists. https://queerwords.org/
Jeremy Denk
MUSIC Arts Unite - Art Unites Goodmesh's online music and performance competition, where you vote for your favorites; among the competitors, drag opera baritone Nina Naï's 'Drauma' project. https://www.goodmesh.nl/
Cal Performances at Home Watch videos of classical and modern music concerts, and artist conversations courtesy of the Berkeley-based performing arts organization. Pianist Jeremy Denk, thru July 14. Jazz vocalist Jazzmen Horn thru July 21. $25-$250. www.calperformances.org
Garrin Benfield Enjoy live and recorded home sets performed by the gay singer-composer. Garrin's YouTube channel
Justin Utley The hunky gay singer has new music out, including his new album, Scars.https://www.justinutley.com/
Old First Concerts Enjoy live streaming and archived music concerts of classic, and contemporary music. https://www.oldfirstconcerts.org
Rufus Wainwright The gay singer-songwriter performs 'A Rufus-Retro Wainwright-Spective,' a series of online Friday night concerts including all of his recorded songs. Tickets $20. https://rufuswainwright.com/
San Francisco Bach Choir Weekly online concerts of classical music and other genres. https://sfbach.org/
Andrea McArdle in the Seth Concert Series
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus Enjoy concerts, plus guest performers joining the Behind the Curtain series and Summer Reruns (Britney Coleman, Lisa Vroman, Billy Porter, Wilson Cruz, Adam Rippon, Britney Coleman, Laura Benanti, Andrew Lippa); plus Kristin Chenoweth, Chasten and Pete Buttigieg, Wanda Sykes, Sharon Stone, Martha Wash, India's Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil and other performers. https://www.sfgmc.org/sfgmctv
San Francisco Performances After several programs in celebration of their 40th anniversary were cancelled, instead, SFP offers memorable classical concerts from the past, all recorded at the Herbst Theater between 2004-2008, with new and recent concerts to come. http://sfperformances.org/
San Francisco Symphony Plus Digital Soundbox includes programs curated by Esa-Pekka Salonen; additional programs curated by Julia Bullock, Destiny Muhammad, Nico Muhly, and Claire Chase; new episodes of Currents series, exploring Indian Classical, Native American, Zimbabwean, Persian, and Klezmer musical cultures. https://www.sfsymphonyplus.org/
Seth Concert Series Broadway, film and TV actor-singers perform intimate concerts online (live at 12pm PT and re-streamed at 5pm PT on Sundays) with pianist and musical theatre expert Seth Rudetsky. May 2: Andrea McArdle. May 9: Christine Pedi. https://thesethconcertseries.com/
SF Jazz Fridays at Five Jazz concerts will bring you good vibes. The acclaimed venue brings their concert series online with talented musicians. https://www.sfjazz.org
Sounds of Broadway 24/7 radio station plays classic Broadway songs, with interviews and trivia shows, too. https://soundsofbroadway.com/
Susan Werner The accomplished singer-songwriter (Bull Durham, The Musical) performs acoustic songs with friends online, including music from her new album, 'Flyover Country' series. http://susanwerner.com/
Tom Goss The prolific gay singer-songwriter continues to put out new music, fun videos, and collaborations. http://tomgossmusic.com/
'Cher and The Loneliest Elephant'
MOVIES, TV 50 Years of Fabulous View (purchase or rent) the new documentary about José Sarria and the history of the Imperial Council; on AmazonPrime and other services. https://www.50yearsoffab.com/
aGLIFF Events Austin's oldest film festival, aGLIFF (The All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival) announces screenings for Spring 2021 and special events. https://www.agliff.org/queer-spectrum
American Pavilion Films Virtual debut for a diverse showcase of 38 new films between all six of the showcases — Student Short Films, Student Documentaries, Emerging Filmmaker Short Films, Emerging Filmmaker Documentaries, High School Showcase, and Emerging Filmmaker LGBTQ Showcase Films. https://www.ampav.com/
Benjamin Quirky, anxiety-fueled gay rom-com directed by Simon (Nevermind the Buzzcocks) Amstell and starring Colin Morgan (Merlin, The Happy Prince), is now available on DVD and digital platforms including Kino Now.
Bloodsisters: Leather, Dykes And Sadomasochism 25th anniversary online screenings of the historic documentary, with Michelle Handelman, featuring Tala Brandeis, Patrick Califia, J.C. Collins, Queen Cougar, Amy Marie Meek, Skeeter, Wickie Stamps, Peggy Sue, Ann Soucy-West & others. https://newfest.org/event/bloodsisters/
Born To Be Documentary about America's first hospital center for transgender medical care; at Roxie Virtual Cinema. https://www.roxie.com/
Brunch Date Film and TV writer Stan Zimmerman (Golden Girls) and Kristen Carroll cohost the new LGBTQ talk show. https://www.camptv.online/
Cher and The Loneliest Elephant The music superstar's in a new Smithsonian Channel series about the quest to move an elephant 1000s of miles to an animal sanctuary. https://www.smithsonianchannel.com/
Daedalus Jonah Greenstein's feature debut about inter-related straight and gay people in a disturbed rural Iowa town; viewable on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, OVID.tv & Kanopy. http://www.firstrunfeatures.com/intheaters.html
Dekkoo Films LGBT online subscription channel with new short and feature films, series and classics. https://www.dekkoo.com
Equal New HBO Max series of docudrama about prominent figures in LGBT history, with Billy Porter, Cheyenne Jackson, Anthony Rapp, Sara Gilbert, Anne Ramsay and others. https://www.hbomax.com
Films at The Roxie Watch independent and classic films online at the Roxie's virtual cinema. https://www.roxie.com
Frameline Films Watch new and acclaimed independent LGBT films, plus artist talks. Frameline45 tickets (June 10-27) now on sale; passes $95-$15. https://frameline.org
'The Garden Left Behind'
The Garden Left Behind Winner of SXSW's Audience Award and named one of the best LGBTQ films of all time by Rotten Tomatoes, Flavio Alves's moving drama of an undocumented Mexican trans woman in New York City can be viewed online. https://www.cinematropical.com/
GayBingeTV Streaming channel for independent LGBT short, feature and documentary films. https://www.gaybingetv.com/
Gay Chorus Deep South The acclaimed documentary follows the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus on their trailblazing tour of Southern U.S. cities in 2016; on Pop, Logo and Pluto TV. https://www.gaychorusdeepsouth.com/
The Gay Husbands of San Francisco Free online series created by Adam Sandel, with SF gay actors in a witty reality show parody. https://tinyurl.com/t96b93j
Holy Trinity Named to Indiewire's "Fabulous LGBTQ Films Not To Miss," Holy Trinity is the story of a sex-positive dominatrix in Chicago who discovers a newfound (and drug-induced) talent for speaking to the dead. Molly Hewitt wrote, directed and stars in this wild ride of queer spirituality and alternative sexuality. https://www.fullspectrumfeatures.com/trinity
Homo Say What Acclaimed documentary explores the origins of homophobia against men that became institutionalized in the 1950s and how that continues to negatively affect all genders and sexualities to this day. https://homosaywhatfilm.com/
I'm Moshanty - Do You Love Me? Tim Wolff's new documentary is a musical tribute to the legendary South Pacific recording artist and transgender activist Moses Moshanty Tau and the LGBTQI community of Papua New Guinea. www.facebook.com/Im-Moshanty-Do-You-Love-Me
LGBTQ Films on Revry The global queer streaming network screens free and subscription-paid feature films, documentaries, short films and episodic series. New: Black History Month films through February. https://revry.tv/
LGBTQ Films on Tubi The free streaming service showcases several queer films, including God's Own Country and many others. https://tubitv.com/
Manifesto Rotimi Agbabiaka's new film shows himself as a queer, black actor who decides to create a manifesto for theatre in our brave new world, using drag, dance, music, and "an endless parade of captivating characters and scenes." Thru May 3. https://www.brava.org/all-events/manifesto-a-film
Mr. Soul Acclaimed documentary about Ellis Haizlip, the 1970s gay Black TV host who brought Black actors, activists, musicians, and community leaders to TV screens. https://www.mrsoulmovie.com/
Old Show Queens Amusing insightful interview series with gay couple Gary Gunas and Billy Rosenfield, super and and producers of Broadway shows. www.oldshowqueens.com
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life Fascinating documentary about the gay psychotherapist and author. www.oliversacksdoc.com
OUTshine The 23rd annual Florida-based OUTshine Film Festival, thru May 2, streams more than 80 LGBTQ films from around the world. www.outshinefilm.com
Prideland Interview series with Dyllón Burnside talking with Southern LGBT people. www.pbs.org
Promo Homo TV Veteran journalist Nicholas Snow hosts an online series of video interviews with LGBT actors, directors, authors and community activists. https://promohomo.tv
Proud Philippe Faucon's three-part dramatic film about French gay lives in 1981, 1999 and 2013. https://kinomarquee.com/
'Queen of the Capital'
Putting On Season 2 of the gay reality show airs (starring Israeli-born underwear model On Mekahel); Sundays at 4pm & 7pm. https://revry.tv/
Queen of the Capital Josh Davidsburg's vivacious and inspiring documentary follows Muffy Blake Stephyns, a drag performer with high aspirations. Muffy and her everyday persona, Daniel, navigate the drag and bureaucratic worlds of Washington, D.C. $10. https://ondemand.drafthouse.com/film/queen-of-the-capital/
Queer Japan New documentary shows a cross-section of LGBTQ Japanese life. On-demand starting Dec 11. http://www.queerjapanmovie.com/
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 of the popular drag competition on multiple channels: The CW Network along with MTV, MTV2, PopTV, Logo and YouTube. http://www.vh1.com/shows/rupauls-drag-race
Supernova Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci play a gay couple dealing with onset dementia in Harry Macqueen's film. (Read our review). Available on Amazon Prime, YouTube, Hulu and other channels.
'Thanks to Hank'
Terrence McNally: Every Act of Life Screening of the American Masters documentary about the the late gay playwright. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters
Thanks to Hank Online screening of Bob Ostertag's acclaimed documentary about the late activist Hank Wilson; hosted by Frameline, the Roxie, proceeds benefit the Coalition on homelessness SF. April 23-30. $10. https://www.frameline.org/year-round/audience/calendar/thanks-to-hank
Together Together Ed Helms and Patti Harrison costar in Nikole Beckwith's comedy about child surrogacy. https://bleeckerstreetmedia.com/
Transcend Gracie Cartier's online talk show; the transgender activist and will explore the topics and issues that impact and inspire her as a Black, transgender woman who turns her pain and passion into purpose, with a focus on battling HIV stigma. https://pluslifemedia.com/
Transfinite Sci-fi omnibus feature film composed of seven stand-alone short stories where supernatural trans and queer people from various cultures use their powers to protect, love, teach, fight and thrive. https://linktr.ee/transfinitefilm
Veneno New HBO Max series by Spanish creators and directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi bring the beloved transgender celebrity of the 1990s, Cristina Ortiz, based on the memoir by Valeria Vegas. https://www.hbomax.com
Victoria Place Comic queer soap opera with several Bay Area cast and crew; adapted from the stage show by Robby Kendall. On YouTube.
Virtual Streaming Room With Cinema SF Cinema SF, owners of the historic Balboa and Vogue Theaters, are keeping the spirit of movie-going alive with a series of virtual movie screenings and online chats. Proceeds from the screenings will go towards keeping the theaters alive so they can reopen after the shutdown ends. https://www.cinemasf.com/
Wild & Scenic Film Festival Animals worldwide have reclaimed urban spaces, as you may have seen in the news. But we need to face how our damage to the environment and abuse of wild animals may have aided the spread of disease. While we contemplate that, enjoy films of animals in the wild. Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) hosts an ongoing series of nature films and talks. openspacetrust.org
Wojnarowicz: F**k You F*ggot F**ker Chris McKim's documentary about gay revolutionary artist David Wojnarowicz includes archival film footage, interviews with Fran Lebowitz, Gracie Mansion, Peter Hujar. https://www.kinolorber.com/ (Read our review.)
'Quilts, Blankets, and Tapestry' at BAM/PFA
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES [note: Several museums and galleries have re-opened with limited in-person admission.]
ArtHaus 25th Anniversary Gallerists James Bacchi and Annette Schutz celebrate their gallery's silver anniversary with a group retrospective exhibit. 228 Townsend St. http://www.arthaus-sf.com/main-gallery/
Asian Art Museum Exhibits include Awaken: A Tibetan Buddhist Journey Toward Enlightenment, Jenifer K Wofford: Pattern Recognition, a mural that celebrates Asian American artists, Lost at Sea: Art Recovered from Shipwrecks, and Chang Dai-chien: Painting from Heart to Hand. Among the outdoor exhibits is Don't Mess With Me, a vibrant colorful mural by Mumbai-based street artist Jas Charanjiva. Fri-Mon 10am-5pm. Thu 1pm-8pm. 200 Larkin St. asianart.org
Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive Reopening; new: Quilts, Blankets, and Tapestry: Contemporary Art and Textiles, Ron Nagle: Handsome Drifter, Folk and Modern Art in Postcolonial India) and art films streamed online. 2155 Center St., Berkeley. www.bampfa.org
California Academy of Sciences The fascinating science museum includes live creatures (aquarium, terrarium) and educational exhibits. Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm. Sun 11am-5pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. https://www.calacademy.org/
Cartoon Art Museum The downtown gallery features contemporary and historic original cartoon, comic and graphic novel art as well as books and prints for sale; They Called Us Enemy: A Graphic Memoir; A Treasury of Animation; and The Emerging Artist Showcase featuring Gemma Correll. Sat & Sun 11am-5pm. 781 Beach St. https://www.cartoonart.org
Catherine Clark Gallery Stephanie Syjuco's video installation Native Resolution, plus other works. In-person limited attendance. 248 Utah St. https://cclarkgallery.com/
Chabot Space & Science Center Online programs (the center is closed to the public) include live science programs each Wed., 10:30am, virtual telescope viewings each Sat. 9pm. chabotspace.org
Chinese Cultural Center Women: From Her to Here, a new online exhibit focusing on women Asian diasporic cultures, including diverse gender and sexual identities, with video and film works, mixed media installation, photography, painting, featuring Bay Area filmmaker Madeleine Lim; New York-based spoken word performance artist and activist Brad Walrond; Bay Area-based Tina Takemoto, Chelsea Ryoko Wong, and Heesoo Kwon; Nicole Pun from Hong Kong; three artists from Taiwan; Beijing-based Luka Yuanyuan Yang; and the archives of the Queer Reads Library in collaboration with Mixed Rice Zines. https://www.cccsf.us/
Contemporary Jewish Museum Events & Exhibits The spacious downtown museum includes Stephen Berkman's Predicting the Past: Zohar Studios, The Lost Years, an immersive photography installation about a mythical 19th-century Jewish photographer. Free/$16. 736 Mission St. thecjm.org
de Young Museum Major exhibits include Uncanny Valley: Being Human in the Age of AI (through June 26, 2021), collections of American, African, Oceanic, costume arts and more. Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:15pm (extended to 7:45pm, Fridays and Saturdays through November for the Frida Kahlo exhibit). 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. deyoung.famsf.org
Exploratorium Events Talks, and demos with a science theme, including comet-cam and more. www.exploratorium.edu
'Stories of Our Movement: Bay Area Reporter at 50'
GLBT Historical Society events & exhibits Online exhibits include Stories of Our Movement: Bay Area Reporter at 50,Legendary: African American LGBTQ Past Meets Present , Fighting Back, a series that brings together community leaders, experts, historians and activists to explore lessons from the past that might be useful in formulating resistance efforts today; Reigning Queens: the Lost Photos of Roz Joseph, curated by Joseph Plaster; Angela Davis: OUTspoken andLabor of Love about the first ten years of Pride events in San Francisco; Performance, Protest & Politics: The Art of Gilbert Baker, Pioneering Periodicals, 1940s-1950s, Picturing Kinship: Portraits of our Community by Lenore Chinn and 50 Years of Pride. Events: May 7, 6pm: Queeriosity Corner: Meet the Mayor of Castro Street; curatorial specialist Ramón Silvestre provides an intimate, in-depth look at items in the archives' extensive Harvey Milk Collection. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org
Gregangelo Museum Take online tours at the 27-room mansion filled with eccentric unusual interactive artworks and performances. www.gregangelomuseum.com
Haight Street Art Center Indoor's closed, but the small space includes an outdoor Garden Gallery open to the public. 155 Laguna St. https://haightstreetart.org/
Immersive Van Gogh Projected images of the Impressionist painter's works will dazzle in the spacious venue; thru May 31. SVN West, Van Ness Ave. at Market. $25-$40 and up. vangoghsf.com
Legion of Honor European and ancient art, giant Renaissance landscapes and historic paintings, plus classical sculptures and contemporary works. From Degas, Manet, Caillebotte and Vuillard to Egyptian, Greek and Roman artifacts, the various collections will leave you awe-struck. Tue-Sun, 9:30am-5:15pm. Free/$15. legionofhonor.famsf.org
Mercury 20 Gallery Exhibits include works by Andrea Brewster, Tara Esperanza, Fernando Reyes. Notable sale works include Chris Komater's sexy nudes of gay bear Jack Radcliffe, and Johanna Poethig's timely Covid Spring (2020), an archival print (15 x 20 inches). 475 25th St., Oakland. Fri-Sat 12pm-6pm. mercurytwenty.com
Minnesota Street Art Project Multiple galleries host different artist exhibits; highlights: Anglim/Trimble's exhibits of works by Jerome Caja and Kara Maria. Also, Ever Gold's exhibit of Mieke Marple's 'Tarot Reckoning' paintings. 1275 Minnesota St. Visits by appointment/RSVP. https://minnesotastreetproject.com/
Jerome Caja art at Minnesota Street Art Project
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Although still closed to the public, the Center offers online virtual tours, poetry-reading videos, music and dance concerts and workshops. I Am Why: Reclaiming the Lens, a group exhibit of multimedia works that invite the viewer to experience the brush strokes and the stories of system impacted young women and gender expansive folks. Thru April 9. 2869 Mission St. missionculturalcenter.org
MOAD Museum of the African Diaspora screens award-winning films, with multiple talks and music performances online as well. https://www.moadsf.org/
NIAD Exhibits The art studio for developmentally disabled adults shares online exhibits and sells beautiful works of art; in-person window displays and weekly online exhibitions; this week: Carlota Rodriguez and Elena Rossi. www.niadartstore.org
Oakland Museum The East Bay museum remains closed, but online exhibits include You Are Here: California Stories on the Map (through 2022), Black Power and Dorothea Lange: Photography as Activism (both ongoing). 1000 Oak St., Oakland. museumca.org
SF Museum of Modern Art View Pop, Abstract, and Figurative art collections; Warhol, Rosenquist, Lichtenstein, to name a few. Also, Furite Histories: Theater Gates and Cauleen Smith (thru May 23); Assembly of Images on Histories of Race and Representation, thru April. Bay Area Walls mural project, the outdoor vertical garden and (mid-March Contemporary optics with Olafur Eliasson's sparkling One way colour tunnel. Free/$25; reserved, timed ticketing. Mon 10am-5pm. Thu 1pm-8pm. Fri-Sun 10am-5pm. 151 Third St. www.sfmoma.org
Solemn Anthems Political art show of works by Andy Mister, who pairs drawings of recent political uprisings with landscapes, connecting physical, ideological, and environmental terrain. Rebecca Camacho Presents, 794 Sutter St. www.rebeccacamacho.com
Walt Disney Family Museum Located in The Presidio, the museum dedicated to the art of Disney films, with online exhibits and events, including the Happy Haunts Tour. 104 Montgomery St. www.waltdisney.org
YBCA Yerba Buena Center for the Arts' multi-artist online and in-person exhibits. www.ybca.org
Bearracuda
NIGHTLIFE [Note: outdoor dining at restaurants and bars has resumed.] Bearracuda Ursine sexy virtual dance party with bears, cubs, chubs and their fans; the last virtual party, so dig in with hosts Alma bitches and Matt Barracuda, 10:30pm Cock Contest. May 1, $10. http://bearracuda.com/
Bootie Mashup Adriana A and guest DJs blend pop hits to danceable grooves in live-streams, Tuesdays-Saturdays. https://www.twitch.tv/BootieMashup. Also, DNA Lounge weekly webcasts (and DNA Pizza's open for take-out). https://www.dnalounge.com/
Boy Division DJ Xander hosts the Twitch online edition of the New Wave retro-fun dance party. www.twitch.tv/deejayxander
Club Papi, Drag Brunch at Beaux Outdoor nightlife's back at the popular Market St. club, with drag entertainers, goo studs, drinks and food. Sat & Sun, 2pm & 4pm. https://www.beauxsf.com/
Digital Pride Fest Enjoy drag and cabaret performances with Tom Goss, Bright Light, Bright Light, Divina De Campo, Trinity the Tuck, Pearl & Precious Brady-Davis, Deven Greeen & Handsome Ned, Miz Cracker, Desmond is Amazing, Manila Luzon and many more. www.digitialpridefest.com
DJ Don Baird Missing the rock mixes by the fave local DJ at The Hole in the Wall? Listen up online: https://www.twitch.tv/donbaird
DNA Lounge/Pizza Listen to groovy online mixes, and enjoy pizza and cocktails at the bar/pizzeria next door, 4pm-10pm daily. https://www.dnapizza.com/
Friday Night Jam The Queer Nightlife Fund's DJed music night and fundraiser for Juanita MORE!'s empress campaign, with Stanley Frank, Sidekick, Entree and Rolo. April 16. 8pm. https://www.queerpowers.com/
Frolic Quarantine
Frolic Quarantine The fun pursuit party goes virtual. Don your animal gear and enjoy a variety of DJ mixes. Monthly, first Saturdays. www.frolicparty.com
Jolene's The SoMa queer nightclub and restaurant has re-opened, now with later hours Fri & Sat 6pm-12am. Sunday brunch 11am-5pm. Mask up, make a reservation. 2700 16th St. http://jolenessf.com/index.html
The Monster Show One of the longest running drag shows in the Castro, The Monster Show has made The Edge bar a Thursday night destination. The Monster show now comes to Twitch TV, where the performers will entertain you while they raise money for bar employees. https://www.twitch.tv/monstershowsf
Oasis Enjoy online shows like 'Hunks n' Housewives with Pablo, Minority corner with James Arthur M., Pump & Thrust, the Baloney Guys' new sexy exercise show; Drag TV with Vanilla Meringue, Militia Scunt's the Beat, Bingo, plus upcoming and archival footage from the venue's best shows; Three's Company Live, The Golden Girls Live, plus Patty From H.R., Cyberotica: the Rock Musical, Sex and the City Live, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Live, AbFab Live, Star Trek Live, Above and Beyond the Valley of the Ultra Showgirls, Debbie Does Dallas, Bitch Slap. www.sfoasis.com
Polyglamorous Mix Enjoy DJ Mark O'Brien's six-year music mix, and a set by Chicago's Sassmouth.
Port Bar, Oakland Wednesdays are a Drag shows at 9pm, 10pm,11pm; Sunday Brunch, Big Gay Trivia, and more outdoor events at the Oakland bar. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com|
Powerhouse Bar Enjoy outdoor drinks and dining at the popular SoMa bar, re-opened. 1347 Folsom St. https://www.powerhousebar.com/
Quarant-Tea One of the first local nightlife fundraisers, the SF Queer Nightlife Fund presents DJs spinning hours of music for your now possibly obsessive housecleaning activities. https://www.twitch.tv/sfqueernightlifefund
Queerpowers.com A new LGBTQ+ platform developed by two San Franciscans on the first day of the Covid-19 quarantine. Enjoy live drag shows, queer house parties, political broadcasts and other LGBTQ content from all over the world, uploaded hourly. Founded and curated by former Google employee Katie Bush and former Apple employee Anders Howerton. https://www.queerpowers.com/
Red Hots Burlesque Enjoy drag and strip shows, music acts and more in online performances. http://redhotsburlesque.com/
RuPaul's Drag Race 'Drive 'N Drag' Drag Race favorites Aquaria, Asia O'Hara, Kameron Michaels, Naomi Smalls, Plastique, Violet Chachki, Vanjie and other perform in-person at the Southland Mall, in Hayward; May 7-9. $75 and up. https://vossevents.com/drive-n-drag/
Russell Deason's Happy Hour in Exile The Bestie-winning pianist and cabaret singer brings his martini bar ambiance into your home; Mondays 5:30pm-7pm. www.facebook.com
Sundance Saloon Online Live Sundance Saloon offers online dance lessons and dancing every Sunday night. Beginning classes are aimed at novices. Learn how to dance while you shelter in place from 6-9pm. 6pm: beginning line dance for complete novices; 7pm: intermediate line dance; 8:15pm: line dance mini-marathon. www.sundancesaloon.org
Trixxie Carr The wacky and talented singing performer hosts online shows. http://trixxiecarr.com/
White Horse Bar Enjoy outdoor dining and drinks at the famous Oakland bar. 6551 Telegraph Ave., Oakland.
COMMUNITY, ACTIVITIES, CLASSES, PODCASTS, RADIO AIDS Memorial Quilt The National AIDS Memorial's virtual exhibition of the AIDS Memorial Quilt features more than 10,000 Quilt panels representing all 50 state and U.S. territories. March 20, 12pm: Quilt Unfolding Ceremony and Tree Planting to Honor American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiians Lives Lost to AIDS. https://www.aidsmemorial.org/virtual-exhibition
Asian American Safety Kits Third Culture, an LGBT-Asian-owned bakery, offers safety kits to be donated or bought for other. https://www.shopthirdculturebakery.com/
AXIS Dance Classes 'If you have a body, you can dance' with the acclaimed Oakland disability-inclusive award-winning company. Take a Zoom class with company members JanpiStar, Bradford Chin, movement improvisation with Artistic Director Mark Brew, or a ballet with guest teacher Robert Dekkers, contemporary style with Bianca Cabrera. www.axisdance.org
Bare Chest Calendar Join the efforts of the many hunky participants in the annual ongoing fundraiser by supporting candidates. https://barechest.org/ (See our Feb. article.)
Bare Chest Calendar
Being Seen GLAAD's new podcast focuses on the Black gay and queer male experience, hosted by Darnell Moore, producer of Being Seen and singer, actor and activist, Lawrence "Miss Lawrence" Washington. www.beingseenpodcast.com
Castro Country Club The safe space for queers in recovery hosts online meetings on Sundays at 1 pm. The Zoom meeting room will open at 12:30 and the meeting room will remain open for at least 30 minutes thereafter for hanging out and fellowship. The renovated back patio's now open for in-person small gatherings. https://www.facebook.com/pg/CastroCountryClub/events/
Citizen Network Global social justice online programs take on a variety of topics in discussions. https://citizen-network.org/
Daily Services at Grace Cathedral Grace Cathedral, the welcoming and affirming Episcopalian congregation atop Nob Hill, will be holding online services weekday mornings at 9am and Sunday mornings at 11am. Grace is also hosting online Bible study and other events. www.gracecathedral.org
GAPA Gay Asian Pacific Alliance hold member meetings and special events. https://www.gapa.org
Gateway to Pride Missouri History Museum's online exhibit showcases St. Louis's fascinating LGBTQIA+ history. The interactive digital experience features oral history interviews, artifacts with in-depth stories, and multiple opportunities for online visitors to share their own experiences. https://gtp.mhs.yourcultureconnect.com/e/home
Gay Men's Sketch/Hot Draw Mark I. Chester hosts three gay men's sketch events a week, with sexy male models posing and works shared via Zoom. Ongoing events - Tue, 6:30pm: Gay Men's Sketch in exile. Fri, 6:30pm: Hot Draw! in exile. Sun, 2pm: Gay Men's Sketch in exile. instagram.com/gaymenssketchinstagram.com/hotdrawsf
GLIDE Services Online services with the spiritual center of healing, faith, justice and community for everyone. https://www.glide.org/church/
Glitter Worthy Shop for queer stuff (prints, masks,, aprons and more) featuring local drag queens, including art by Aquaboogie, mugs, housewares, prints by photographers Gooch and mrPam, at the new online shop. https://shopglitterworthy.com/
Keshet The Jewish LGBTQ organization's online events include discussions, author talks and celebrations. May 4-5: 473k: A Belonging Experience. https://www.keshetonline.org
LGBT Asylum Project Podcast Creator and host of the LGBTQ Asylum podcast is 28-year-old Sayid Abdul, a queer Uighur refugee who was granted political asylum in 2018. https://www.lgbtasylumproject.org/
LGBTQ Connection Online and in-person events for Napa and Sonoma community, including a voter registration party, candidate forums, Big Gay Trivia night, counseling and more. https://www.lgbtqconnection.org
LGBTQ&A Jeffrey Masters hosts a series of weekly podcasts with community notables; sponsored by The Advocate and GLAAD. podcasts.apple.com-lgbtq
Manny's Live Community leaders, authors, activists and politicians join online discussions, voter registration campaigns and more. Cafe's re-opened. www.welcometomannys.com
My Park Moment Enjoy our local and national parks? Enter a photo contest to share images of your favorite park experience. To enter, just submit a photo or photos of your favorite park memory—a picnic, a trip to Yosemite, your last hike in the Presidio, or anything else you love to do in parks. This fall, 400 photos will be selected for a free outdoor photo show in the Presidio. https://www.presidiotunneltops.gov/my-park-moment
National AIDS Memorial The National AIDS Memorial launches a new web platform that features the entire AIDS Quilt's 48,000 panels online, with a new initiative to share stories from 40 years of the pandemic from then to now. Thru February (Black History Month), a special focus on Black subjects. https://aidsmemorial.org/
Out in the Bay The long-running LGBT radio show, offline for a few years, has returned with new podcast episodes, and an extensive archive. Host Eric Jansen welcomes artists, community leaders and celebrities. https://www.outinthebay.org/
Outdoor Dance Classes Stretch, spin, sing your body electric in outdoor, distanced playground-set SF/mission and West Oakland dance class fin Hip Hop, Salsa, Cuban and other styles. Also online classes. https://dancemissiontheater.org/
Queer Powers Indie channel of chats radio shows, vintage zine archives and drag shows. https://www.queerpowers.com/
A Queer Serial New series of LGBT-themed podcasts with voice actors such as Sam Pancake (Transparent, Gilmore Girls), @lgbt_history's Matthew Reimer, Radical Faeries' Will Roscoe and Joey Cain, and Chicago performers Salvio Gado and Jon Martinez, along with real recordings of pioneers including transgender entertainer Christine Jorgensen, civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, and lesbian journalist Edythe Eyde. https://www.mattachinepod.com/
Queer Nightlife Talks Blog and links to talks among Bay Area nightlife organizers and producers, with community input and opinions. Tune in, offer assistance or thoughts. sfqueernightlifefund.org
Queercore Podcast The QueerCore Podcast, hosted by August Bernadicou, elucidates radical, LGBTQ activists' histories; a spotlight on the catalysts who fought in the front-lines, in the back-lines and in the trenches of civil rights. The QueerCore Podcast is an opportunity for them to tell their stories in their own words, including Phyllis Lyon, Don Kilhefner, Jack Fritscher, drag rocker Jayne County, Vanguard Editor Keith St. Clare, a Theater of the Ridiculous oral history, and veteran gay rights activist and prolific author Perry Brass. New: the Rev. Ed Hansen, veteran activist Martha Shelley; community activist Gene Fedorko, and pioneering LA gay dance club owner Jewel Thais-Williams, and punk drag rock sensation Jayne County. https://www.queercorepod.com/
Rainbow Railroad International organization that helps LGBTQI people escape violence and persecution to find a path to safety — has launched its campaign to raise $600,000 in the last 60 days of 2020 to save 60 lives. https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/
Rainbow World Fund Ongoing fundraisers support children and impoverished families in South America. https://www.rainbowfund.org/
Resisterhood Website, documentary film and toolkit for women to restore their power, encourage voting and resistance. https://www.resisterhooddoc.com/
Sexitude D'Arcy Drollinger's fun retro-aerobic dance class returns, now in-person and outdoors at Dolores Park, Sundays 10:30am & 12pm. http://www.sexitude.com/
SF Botanical Garden Take a break in the outdoors at the beautiful park full of floral tree and nature gardens with 8,000 different plants. Gift shop-bookstore, too. Free for SF residents ($7-$12 visitors) Daily 7:30am-5pm. 1199 9th Ave., Golden Gate Park. https://www.sfbg.org/
SF Pride 365 San Francisco Pride's new year-long events include a variety of people and topics. https://sfpride.org
SF Public Library along with borrowing books,DVDs and audiobooks, choose from hundreds of programs online for kids, adults, educational, guest lectures, instructional, job services and more. SFPL YouTube channelhttps://sfpl.org/
Shabbat Services With Congregation Shaar Zahav During the Covid-19 shutdown Congregation Shaar Zahav, San Francisco's synagogue for LGBTQ Jews and friends, will stream their Shabbat (Sabbath) services via Zoom. Friday nights at 7:30 pm and Saturday mornings at 10 A.M. https://shaarzahav.org/services/
Slow Streets Noe Art Mart Sundays from 11am to 6pm, and every Sunday, come out to support artists, makers, businesses and community organizations at the Slow Streets Noe Art Mart. This event is free to attend and open to all ages. Noe St. will be closed to vehicle traffic between Market St. and Beaver St., in the same footprint as the Farmer's Market, every Sunday through June. The Slow Streets Noe Art Mart will host a rotating selection of local artists, makers, and community organizations. Outdoor dining is available inside the closure from Lookout and La Mediterraneé. https://www.facebook.com/events/796189470967940/
Sound On MTV News brings together leading voices for "Sound On," a roundtable series igniting essential conversations through a BIPOC lens. Panelists dive into the topics of gender identity, white supremacy, allyship & more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPc5wy-iROM
Stay Fresh at Home Fresh Meat Productions' new online weekly series of talks and classes to support your wellness, embodiment, breath and connection, with singing, dance and lessons in various topics. http://freshmeatproductions.org/
Taimi Talks LGBTQ personalities (Jason Wimberly, Chris Mosier, Monique Heart and others) share guest-talks on various topics, with/on the Taimi app. (Apple Store or Google Play). https://taimi.com/
The T-House Community gathering space for trans-masculine and masculine of center individuals including trans men, nonbinary people, genderfluid people, butches, studs, two spirit people who identify with transmasculinity, sponsored by City College of San Francisco. Weekly online events. https://t-house.carrd.co/
Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley Worship, community activities and support. https://uucb.org
Unleashed LGBTQ Promotional events with LGBT singers, celebrities, politicians, gamers, fashion designers and more. March 25-27. https://www.unleashedlgbtq.com/lineup
Worship With Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer Rev. Dr. Megan Rohrer of Grace Lutheran Church, the first openly transgender pastor to be ordained in the Lutheran church, will be offering a variety of online services and events during the Covid-19 shutdown. For kids stuck at home there will be Kids Dance Parties on Zoom until May 1. Pastor Rohrer will also hold their Sunday services online via Facebook live at their Facebook page. www.facebook.com
Ken Burns is the proud father of four daughters. At the time of a 2017 interview for Fatherly, his two oldest were in their 30s, his second youngest 12 years old and the youngest seven. "I do two things really well," he explained, "I'm a pretty good filmmaker and I'm a pretty good dad." Even though Ken lives in New Hampshire and his daughters in Brooklyn, he explained their close connection. According to the filmmaker, "it's a rare day that I don't talk to at least three, if not four, of my daughters every single day."
He often works with his daughter Sarah Burns and her husband. For example, she wrote the non-fiction book "The Central Park Five: The Untold Story Behind One of New York City's Most Infamous Crimes" and directed "The Central Park Five" — the documentary based on the book — alongside her father, according to The New Yorker. Burns' second-eldest, Lilly Burns, also followed in the entertainment industry. She worked behind the scenes as a producer on the Comedy Central series "Broad City."
Burns once created a charming comparison between his children and his movies. Just like all of his documentaries and all his daughter, Ken doesn't choose one over the rest. "I'd like to say that I love them the same," he told Weber Studies.
Three notable Jewish actors have died recently. Yaphet Kotto, who passed away March 14 at the age of 81, had a long career in television and the movies. But most people didn't know he was Jewish, as well as being a Black man of Cameroonian descent. He was known for playing Dr. Kanaga (the first Black villain in a James Bond film, "Live and Let Die" in 1973) and he received an Emmy nomination for playing Ugandan strongman Adi Amin in the TV movie "Raid on Entebbe." He also had roles in the movie "Alien" and the TV show "Homicide: Life on the Street."
George Segal, whose career spanned six decades, died at 87 on March 23 in Santa Rosa. Nominated for an Oscar for "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" in 1967, Segal worked steadily from the 1960s, when he headlined movies that ranged from romances to spy thrillers. And he had a second career in TV as a neurotic Jewish grandpa in shows such as "The Goldbergs."
And Jessica Walter, who was nominated for multiple Emmys with one win, died on March 24 at the age of 80. Walter was well known for her awarding-winning work on Broadway, moved into movie roles in the 1960s and became beloved to new generations in the 2000s with her regular role on "Arrested Development" and her voice work on the animated show "Archer." Her Emmy was for her role in the short-lived mid-1970s TV series "Amy Prentiss," a spin-off from "Ironside" that lasted only three episodes (two hours each).
Howie crazy for Filipino dumpling
Howie Mandel loves Filipino food and he wants everyone to know it. He was introduced to the cuisine by comedian Jo Koy, and the two discussed it on a recent episode of Vulture's Instagram series "Two Friends." Mandel said Koy introduced him to the steamed bun siopao and now Mandel can't get enough. When he sees a Filipino restaurant: "I'd walk in I'd say, 'Give me that!"
Perfect timing for Ilana Glazer
B'sha'ah tovah to Ilana Glazer! The "Broad City" actress is pregnant with her first child. She's also got a new film coming out, which happens to be a horror thriller about conception called "False Positive," where a young couple find all is not what it seems at a fertility clinic. Perfect timing for publicity? "This was not supposed to happen this way, but it's just so eerie and cosmically funny that it has," Glazer told Entertainment in an interview.
Stars come out for local nonprofit
Adam Swig
Are you on the social app Clubhouse yet? If you were, you could have joined Jewish celebs at a Passover benefit hosted by Buzzfeed for San Francisco's own Value Culture, the nonprofit run by professional cool person Adam Swig. Jeff Garlin, Tiffany Haddish, Mayim Bialik and Chloe Fineman were just some of the guests at "Night of 1,000 Jewish Stars." Part of the event included a digital afikomen-finding experience using blockchain technology.
A big 'Kiss' for Billie Eilish
Gene Simmons is a Billie Eilish fan, and he wants everyone to know it. The Kiss frontman has publicly praised the 19-year-old pop star for her creativity, and recently he said he was "blown away" by Eilish's recent documentary, calling her a "unique and original artist."
Richard Zoglin is the author of " Comedy at the Edge: How Stand-up in the 1970s Changed America ." Bad news often comes in threes, even in the world of comedy. The death on Feb. 20 of Rick Newman, the founder of New York City's landmark comedy club Catch a Rising Star, at age 81, came only a day after the passing of the club's longtime emcee (and Newman's close friend), Richard Belzer, at 78. And that was three months after Budd Friedman, owner of New York's other big comedy club of the 1970s, the Improv, died at age 90. I got to know all three while researching my book on a seminal era in stand-up comedy that has now definitively, inexorably passed into history. Catch a Rising Star and the Improv were the first clubs to feature comedians almost exclusively, places where young comics could work on their routines, try out new material — and maybe get seen by the agents and bookers who could get them jobs. Robert Klein, Jay Leno, Andy Kaufman, Richard Lewis, La...
Peter Mayhew's death sparks reactions from Mark Hamill, other 'Star Wars' actors - Fox News Peter Mayhew's death sparks reactions from Mark Hamill, other 'Star Wars' actors - Fox News Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew has died - amNY 'Cobra Kai,' Disney star Peyton List joins cast of Syracuse movie - syracuse.com Peter Mayhew's death sparks reactions from Mark Hamill, other 'Star Wars' actors - Fox News Posted: 02 May 2019 05:00 PM PDT "Star Wars" stars and fans mourned the loss of actor Peter Mayhew on Thursday night. The 74-year-old actor, best known for his role as Chewbacca in the "Star Wars" movie series, died on Tuesday, according to a tweet from his family. "The family of Peter Mayhew, with deep love and sadness, regrets to share the news that Peter has passed away. He left us the evenin...
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