Going Out, Homing’s In, July 1-8, 2022 – Bay Area Reporter, America’s highest circulation LGBT newspaper

A Death-Defying Escape
Judy Carter’s Hollywood show with magic, comedy and stories of Jewish life and lesbian love streams online. https://deathdefyingescape.com/

Follies @ SF Playhouse
New local production Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s classic musical revue, a reunion of former show biz stars before the demolition of a fabled theater. $30-$100; thru Sept. 10. 450 Post St. https://www.sfplayhouse.org/

For a Look or a Touch
Touching opera work about gay men in Nazi Germany, commissioned by Music of Remembrance, composed by Jake Heggie, and Gene Scheer; lyrics and texts based on entries from Manfred Lewin’s journal in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, and on interviews from the film ‘Paragraph 175,’ directed by Rob Epstein & Jeffrey Friedman. $12 online. https://vimeo.com/ondemand/foralookoratouch

Going Out @ The Marsh
Don Reed’s popular new solo show, subtitled ‘Adventures Before & After the Pan Pan,” is extended thru July 30. $25-$100. 7pm Saturdays, 1062 Valencia St. https://themarsh.org

Hadestown @ Orpheum Theatre
Composer Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin’s eight Tony-winning musical combines the mythical tales of Orpheus and Eurydice, and King Hades and his wife Persephone. $56-$226; thru July 3. 1192 Market St. https://broadwaysf.com

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child @ Curran Theater
The special-effects-filled stage play about a mystery at Hogwarts returns in a new shortened two-act version. $69-$349; extended thru Jan. 2023. 445 Geary St. https://sfcurran.com/

The Prom @ Golden Gate Theatre
Touring company of the hit Broadway musical about LGBTQ adults adults who create the prom they never had as teens; thru July 17. 1 Taylor St. https://broadwaysf.com

San Francisco Opera @ War Memorial Opera House
Mozart’s ‘Don Giovanni’ thru July 2. Also, Bright Sheng and David Henry Hwang’s Dream of the Red Chamber, thru July 3. $31-$398. 301 Van Ness Ave. Also, recorded and live performances, too. https://sfopera.com/

San Francisco Mime Troupe @ Bay Area Parks
The historic performing ensemble brings their new musical satire, “Back to the Way Things Were,” to different parks. July 2,3, 4, 9 & 10. https://www.sfmt.org

SFDanceworks @ ODC Theater
The company’s fifth season features world and regional premieres by Edward Clug, Babatunji Johnson, Laura O’Malley, Dani Rowe and Yin Yue, as well as a revival of Martha Graham’s classic work, ‘Deep Song.’ $28-$42. July 8-10. 3153 17th St. https://www.sfdanceworks.org/

COMMUNITY
Castro Country Club
The LGBT-inclusive sober space holds meetings and events. 4058 18th St. https://www.castrocountryclub.org/

Gay Men’s Sketch @ online/Mark I Chester Studio
Join the weekly online Zoom drawing session, with male models. Tuesdays, 6:30pm. $20 suggested donation. 1229 Folsom St. https://www.instagram.com/gaymenssketch/

GLBTQ+ Asian Pacific Alliance
Meetings, events and more for GLBTQ+ Asians. www.gapa.org

Horizons Foundation
Community foundation invests in LGBTQ nonprofits, strengthen a culture of LGBTQ giving, fundraising, and events. https://www.horizonsfoundation.org

Jewish Community Center
In-person and online Pride-related events thru June. 3200 California St. https://www.jccsf.org/

Keshet
Jewish LGBTQ nonprofit hosts online events and talks. https://www.keshetonline.org

Les Leventhal Yoga
The gay yoga instructor leads online classes. https://join.lesleventhalyoga.com/

LGBT Asylum Project
Local nonprofit aides LGBTQ refugees. https://www.lgbtasylumproject.org/

LGBTQ Connection
Sonoma and Napa nonprofit hosts numerous events, including youth, elder groups, counseling. https://www.lgbtqconnection.org/en/homepage

LGBTQ History Project
August Bernadicou’s interviews and stories on LGBTQ activists’ histories; special LA and NYC Pride history interviews. Also, recorded talks with Bay Area Gay Liberation’s Charlier Hinton, (new) Dan Nicoletta, Phyllis Lyon, Jack Fritscher, drag rocker Jayne County, Vanguard Editor Keith St. Clare, a Theater of the Ridiculous oral history, veteran gay rights activist and prolific author Perry Brass, and a ‘lost’ interview with ‘Pink Narcissus’ director James Bidgood. https://www.lgbtqhp.org/

Manny’s Events
The cafe hosts meetings, music concerts, Ukraine fundraisers and community talks; in-person and online. 3092 16th St. https://welcometomannys.com/

My Life is Worth Living
Teen support videos in five powerful, diverse stories told over 20 episodes, for for teens struggling with mental health, including LGBTQ youth. https://www.wonder.media/product/my-life-is-worth-living

The National AIDS Memorial @ Golden Gate Park
The dedicated grove of memorials allows for peaceful contemplation of those lost; also, regular events, and online exhibits. 320 Bowling Green Drive. https://www.aidsmemorial.org/

Rainbow World Fund
Support international aid and outreach programs, not just LGBT causes, including the new Ukraine Emergency Fund. https://www.rainbowfund.org/

SF LGBT Center
Meetings, youth services and more events at 1800 Market St. and online. 1800 Market St. https://www.sfcenter.org/

LITERARY
Events & Exhibits @ SF Public Library
Online and in-person author events. Also, check out books and DVDs, see various book-themed exhibits. 100 Larkin St. www.sfpl.org

LGBT Events @ Fabulosa Books
In-store and online monthly book club group discussion of literary works. July 7, 7pm, author Alec Scott (‘Until It Shimmers’) with arts writer Emily Wilson. 489 Castro St. https://www.fabulosabooks.com/

Queer Words
Listen to online literary chats hosted by author Wayne Goodman, with guests Kelliane Parker, Brian Broome, Michael Nava, Vi Khi Nao, Anne Shade, Brontez Purnell, Christopher Castellani, the late Leslie Cohen and many others. https://queerwords.org/

MUSIC
Cal Performances @ UC Berkeley
Music and dance concerts and more at Zellerbach Hall and nearby theaters. Bancroft Way at Dana St., Berkeley. calperformances.org

Feinstein’s at the Nikko
The upscale nightclub presents cabaret concerts. July 1 & 2; Tony-winning Broadway star John Lloyd Young (‘Jersey Boys’). Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. https://www.feinsteinssf.com/

Great American Music Hall
Enjoy live music at the classic venue. 859 O’Farrell St. https://gamh.com/

Kraftwerk @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
The German electronic music quartet perform,s their 3D concert with great projected visuals. $70 and up. July 6. 99 Grove St. https://kraftwerk.com/

Noe Music
In-person and online concerts in many genres; classical, folk, early music. 1021 Sanchez St. https://www.noemusic.org/

Noontime Concerts @ Old Saint Mary’s Cathedral
Enjoy weekly concerts in a variety of genres, Tuesdays at 12:30pm. 660 California St. www.noontimeconcerts.org

Old First Concerts
Enjoy live streamed and archived music concerts of classic, and contemporary music. 1751 Sacramento St. https://www.oldfirstconcerts.org

OutLoud
LA concert series streams online, featuring LGBT musicians like Whatever Mike (FKA Michael Blume), Mikalah Gordon, Black Gatsby and Eyemaki. https://www.twitch.tv/officiallyoutloud/about

Peppermint @ The New Parish, Oakland
The drag star performs a live concert of original songs. $30-$65. 8pm. 1743 San Pablo Ave. http://peppermintonline.com/events/

Queer Vines
LGBT musicians perform a variety of genres in season 2 of the show, on the LGBT Center’s YouTube channel.

San Francisco Bach Choir
Weekly online concerts of classical music and other genres. https://sfbach.org/

San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus
Enjoy music videos and programs online. www.sfgmc.org

San Francisco Performances @ Herbst Theatre
Winter season of chamber music, classical and vocal concerts and recitals. 401 Van Ness Ave. http://sfperformances.org/

San Francisco Symphony @ Davies Symphony Hall
In-person and online concerts. 201 Van Ness Ave. http://www.sfsymphony.org/

Seth Concert Series
Broadway pianist and host Seth Rudetsky’s online concerts feature an all-star line-up, Sundays at 5pm PT. $25. https://events.broadwayworld.com/seth-concert-series/

SF Jazz
The acclaimed venue brings their concert series online with talented musicians, and has returned to in-person concerts. July 7-10: Joey Alexander Trio. $35-$95. 201 Franklin St. https://www.sfjazz.org

Stars in the House
Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley’s popular YouTube series of chats and game nights with musical theatre and TV/film talents continues, with donations going to The Actors Fund. https://www.starsinthehouse.com/

Stern Grove Festival
Outdoor music concerts return, with Toro Y Moi, LeAnn Rimes, Cold War Kids, Cat Power, Old Crow Medicine Show, Taj Mahal. Free/advance seating. Also live streaming online. 19th Ave. at Sloat Blvd. www.sterngrove.org

True Colors @ PBS
‘Our Stories, Our Songs,’ a unique look at the history of the LGBTQ community In The United States In Stories And Songs, hosted by Amy Schneider, featuring performances by Indigo Girls, Billy Gilman, Morgxn, Peppermint, Alexis Michelle, Jujubee, Chris Colfer, Trey Pearson, Breanna Sinclairé And André De Shields, with The American Pops Orchestra conducted by Luke Frazier. https://www.pbs.org/

Yoshi’s
The elegant nightclub-restaurant features jazz and R&B musicians. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. https://yoshis.com

MOVIES, TV
100 Years of Men in Love
David Millbern’s documentary about vintage photos of men in affectionate portraits from the 1850s to the 1950s; on HereTV. https://heretv.com/ (Read our feature article.)

Asian-American Eyz’d: An Immigrant Comedy Special
Comics Ana Tuazon Parsons, Mx. Nicky Endres and Aidan Park perform in a show that shines a spotlight on three Asian American artists who tell their stories of immigration, assimilation, and struggles with identity, sexuality and survival in modern day America. Rent/buy on https://reelwomensnetwork.com/

Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn
Radu Jade’s new film about a school teacher, who finds her career and reputation under threat after a personal sex tape is leaked on the Internet. http://www.magpictures.com/badluckbanging/

Baloney
Joshua Guerci’s no-holds-barred documentary chronicling 18 months in the life of Baloney, a mostly male, mostly naked San Francisco burlesque troupe. Viewable on iTunes, Amazon Video, Vudu, Spectrum, and inDemand. https://www.baloney.film/

B-Boy Blues @ BET plus
New film adapted from the James Earl Hardy novel, directed by Jussie Smollett; produced by Sampson McCormick, about Black gay men who find love. https://www.bet.plus/movie/b-boy-blues

Being Bebe
Emily Branham’s acclaimed documentary about drag performer Bebe Zahara Benet. ; on Apple TV & Amazon Prime. https://geni.us/BeingBeBe

Beyto
Gay drama about a Turkish swimmer who falls in love with his Swiss coach but is forced into a straight marriage. https://darkstarpics.com/

The Book of Queer @ Discovery+
Author and historian Eric Cervini’s fun new series on LGBTQ history with plenty of queer performers (Alex Newell, Leslie Jordan, Ross Mathews) and musical numbers. www.discoveryplus.com

The Browns @ OutTV
Drag duo comedy show about Tammie Brown and Kelly Mantle; Brown as a semi-retired singer and homemaker and Mantle as her drunk best friend; on OutTV, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime. https://www.outtv.com

Building a Bridge
Documentary about Father James Martin, a Catholic priest, and his efforts to make the Catholic Church more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community; streaming on AMC+ thru June 21. https://www.buildingabridgefilm.com/

Call Me Mother @ Out TV
Three drag stars —Miss Peppermint, Crystal and Barbada— adopt the next generation of artists into their new drag houses, mentoring them through a fierce drag competitions. Check out many other LGBT-themed shows, too. $3.30 monthly subscription. https://www.outtv.com/

Changemakers
GLAAD video series about Black LGBTQ small business owners. YouTube

Collar Confessions @ Here TV
Series based on Dwight Allen O’Neal’s novel about a closeted pastor. https://www.here.tv/

Crush
Coming of age/coming out film about two Latina girls on a high school track team; directed by Sammi Cohen and written by Kirsten King and Casey Rackham; on Hulu. www.hulu.com

Cured
Bennett Singer and Patrick Sammon’s fascinating documentary about the pioneering LGBTQ+ activists who fought to remove homosexuality from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in 1973. https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/cured/

The Disappointments
Season 1 of Rich Burns’ gay comedy about older gay men in Los Angeles. www.youtube.com/

Films @ Alamo Drafthouse
Enjoy new and repertory films with a full food and drink menu, super-comfy seats, and a strict no-cell-phone policy. https://drafthouse.com/sf

Films @ HereTV
Enjoy LGBT drama, comedies and more; new: cult horror filmmaker Mark Bessenger’s new series, Gayliens: Love and the Mothman. https://heretv.com/

Films @ Kino Lorber
Variety of new and outstanding independent films, many with LGBTQ themes, including ‘Neptune Frost’ an AfroFururistic queer musical, and the reissued ‘Kamikaze Hearts,’ the ’80s underground lesbian porn classic. https://www.kinolorber.com/

Films @ New Parkway Theater
Enjoy new, indie and classic films with a variety of comfy chairs and sofas. 474 24th St., Oakland. https://www.thenewparkway.com/

Films @ Revry
The streaming service showcases hundreds of LGBT films. https://watch.revry.tv/Home

Films @ Roxie
Watch new and repertory films in-person and online, including the Cat Video Fest thru July 3. 3117 16th St. https://www.roxie.com/

Fire Island
Joel Kim booster wrote and stars in the new comedy about a group of gay Asian men facing g snobs on the exclusive New York beach community. (Read our feature article) www.hulu.com

Firebird
Acclaimed gay drama based on the true story of Russian soldiers who hide their romance during the Cold War. (Read our interview with director/writer Peeter Rebane and actor/writer Tom Prior) https://firebirdmovie.com/

Generations in Time
Short dance-music film with music by composer Gary Schall features his son, drag performer WorshipHer. https://www.youtube.com/

The House @ Fox Soul
New LGBTQ Black chat show. https://foxsoul.tv/shows/the-house/

Isaac
Spanish film about two married friends who reconnect after a passionate teenage affair; on DVD and VOD, platforms including iTunes/Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, Vimeo, and through local cable & satellite providers. https://www.bgpics.com/

Joe vs Carole
Gay fave John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch and lesbian SNL star Kate McKinnon costar in the darkly comic dramatic adaptation based on the popular Tiger King documentary series about eccentric wild animal collectors; on NBC’s Peacock. https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/joe-vs-carole

Julia Scotti: Funny That Way
Documentary about the life of the acclaimed trans standup comic. https://geni.us/JuliaScottiFilm

LGBT Films @ Ariztical
Stream a variety of feature films, including (new) ‘The Fashion Lover’ and ‘As Long As I’m Famous’ starring David Chokachi. http://www.arizticalnow.com/

LGBT films @ Breaking Glass
Stream a variety of LGBT films and series, including Season 3 of Woke, the French dramatic series. https://www.bgpics.com/

LGBT Films @ TellFilms
Watch queer movies and documentaries, most with women’s stories. https://www.tellofilms.com/

LGBT Films @ SVTV
Strong Voices Television streams LGBT films, series, and even the Hotlanta Softball Tournament. https://www.svtvnetwork.com/

LGBTQ movies @ Filmsie
the free film streaming and social platform, today announces it has curated a catalogue of feature length and short films around LGBTQ+ stories and directors. https://filmzie.com/movie-list/lgbtqi-movies

Mayor Pete
Jesse Moss’ documentary about Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign, with his husband Chasten featured as well; on Amazon Prime.

No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics
Vivian Kleiman’s documentary, based on Justin Hall’s award-winning print anthology, about LGBT comic and cartoon pioneers and new talents. https://nostraightlinesthefilm.com/ (Read our review.)

Nuclear Family @ HBO
Filmmaker Ry Russo-Young she turns the camera on her own past to explore the meaning of family in a three-part documentary series. In the late ’70s/early ’80s, when the concept of a LGBTQ family was inconceivable to most, Ry and her sister Cade were born to two lesbian mothers through a sperm donor. https://www.hbo.com/nuclear-family

Open To It
Frank Arthur Smith’s new queer comedy web series with Laganja Estranja about a couple who explore becoming a throuple. https://www.opentoitseries.com/

Party-N-Play
Bay Area comic and screenwriter Sampson McCormick also stars in the comedy about an overboard Beyoncé fan who risks everything to get to her concert; on Amazon Prime.

Poppy Field
Romanian film about a closeted policeman forced into confrontation at an anti-gay protest of a film screening. Rent online (plus several other LGBT foreign films) at https://www.filmmovement.com/

Q-Force on Netflix
Animated comic parody of spy capers features several LGBT characters and voice actors (Sean Hayes, Wanda Sykes). (See our feature article with co-creator Gabe Liedman.) Netflix

Quarantine
New queer music video showcase created by musicians Kisos and Cory Stewart. https://www.twitch.tv/itgetsbetter

Queer as Folk @ Peacock
New reboot of the British and U.S. series about a tightknit group of LGBT friends, this time set in New Orleans; premieres June 9. https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/queer-as-folk

Queer Genius
Chet Pancake’s docu-series about five queer female artists: Barbara Hammer, Eileen Myles, Black Quantum Futurism, Moor Mother, and Dynasty Handbag / Jibz Cameron, who unapologetically break down barriers in their creative fields outside of mainstream culture. https://queergeniusfilm.com/

Right to Try
Short films about Jeffery Drew’s struggle to get on an HIV drug trail in the 1990s. https://www.peacocktv.com/

Shit & Champagne
D’Arcy Drollinger and her crew’s wacky photo retro exploitation sex comedy, adapted from the hit nightclub show, hits Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. https://www.shitandchampagne.com/

Somebody Somewhere
A new comedy series starring and executive-produced by comedian and singer Bridget Everett follows Sam, a true Kansan on the surface who, beneath it all, struggles to fit the hometown mold. https://www.hbo.com/somebody-somewhere

Sort Of
Gender-fluid millennial Sabi Mehboob straddles various identities, from sexy bartender at an LGBTQ bar, to the youngest child in a large Pakistani family, to the de facto parent of a downtown hipster family; on HBO Max

Stories of Resistance: Documentaries by Arthur Dong
Stream compelling documentaries about Asian Americana and LGBT subjects made by the award-winning director. https://www.deepfocusproductions.com/

Strictly for the Birds
Jon Garcia’s film about Kate Birdsall, an elder trans woman’s life story. https://www.bgpics.com/

Strong Voices Television
New LGBT streaming service hosts feature films, series, documentaries, podcasts and more. $6 a month. https://www.svtvnetwork.com/

Surviving the Silence
Documentary about three women in the military whose lives changed the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. https://www.survivingthesilence.com/

Tampa Baes @ Amazon Prime
New reality show about two lesbian couples and their life & career ups and downs. https://www.amazon.com/

Tom Swift @ CW
New TV series about a Black gay adventurer set on finding his missing inventor father. https://www.cwtv.com/shows/tom-swift/

Twenties @ BET
Season 2 of the comedy series about ‘Hattie,’ a masculine-presenting queer Black woman in her 20s, played by Jonica T. Gibbs. https://www.bet.com/shows/twenties.html

We’re Here @ HBO
Season 2 of the Emmy-nominated weekly series features drag stars Eureka O’Hara, Shangela and Bob the Drag Queen. https://www.hbo.com/were-here

What?
Alex Lev’s ‘silent’ comic film (with music, captions and multilingual ASL) about a Deaf man’s struggles in Hollywood, created with a mostly Deaf cast and crew. https://www.thewhatmovie.com/

The Whistle
Documentary about a secret code created by and shared among young lesbians in 1970s and ’80s Albuquerque as a means of self-identification and finding community. https://www.pbs.org/video/the-whistle-6xaazf/

Who Am I Now?
In Louise E. Lathey’s debut film, new friends Erin and Alex discover a mutual attraction that neither of them have ever felt before; streaming via multiple outlets. whoaminow.ca

With Love
Romantic comedy series about an American Latin family, including Mark Indelicato as the gay son with a boyfriend; on Amazon Prime.

WOW PresentsPlus
Streaming drag shows and more from World of Wonder, including the multiple ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ shows; new: ‘Vanjie: 24 Hours of Love’ a queer dating reality show. $4.99/month, $50 per year. https://www.wowpresentsplus.com/

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
Angelic/Trimble Gallery
Unusual art exhibits; 1275 Minnesota St. https://www.anglimtrimble.com/

ArtHaus
Gallerists James Bacchi and Annette Schutz showcase multiple visual artists. 228 Townsend St. http://www.arthaus-sf.com/main-gallery/

Art Visit
Meet with visual artists in your area at their studios. https://artvisit.org

The Art of the Brick @ LEGO® Exhibit
View sculptures and interactive installations made of the toy bricks, now with a creative lounge. $18-$21; extended thru Sept. 5. 1 Grant Ave. https://artofthebrickexhibit.com/

Asian Art Museum
‘Carlos Villa: Worlds in Collision,’ ‘Seeing Gender,’ a selection of works that reveal the complexities and nuances of gender across Asian art. ‘Memento: Jayashree Chakravarty’ and ‘Lam Tung Pang, After Hope: Videos of Resistance,’ ‘Zheng Chongbin: I Look for the Sky,’ and historic works. Fri-Mon 10am-5pm. Thu 1pm-8pm. 200 Larkin St. asianart.org

Berkeley Art Center
Diverse art exhibits; Juried Members Exhibition, ‘No Way Out But Through,’ opens July 2; thru Aug. 6. 1275 Walnut St., Berkeleyhttps://www.berkeleyartcenter.org

Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive
Quilts, Blankets, and Tapestry: Contemporary Art and Textiles, Ron Nagle: Handsome Drifter, Folk and Modern Art in Postcolonial India) and art films streamed online and screened outdoors (BYO chairs). 2155 Center St., Berkeley. www.bampfa.org

California Academy of Sciences
The fascinating science museum includes live creatures (aquarium, terrarium) and educational exhibits. New; ‘Wander Woods,’ an outdoor kids and families play space. Also, Living Worlds, a planetarium show. Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm. Sun 11am-5pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. https://www.calacademy.org/

Cartoon Art Museum
Ajuan Mance’s art, part of the Emerging Artist Showcase (Read our interview) ; also, Chivalry: Art of Colleen Doran, original artwork from the Dark Horse graphic novel illustrated by Doran and written by Neil Gaiman; thru Sept. 18. Keith Knight’s ‘Woke,’, the local Black cartoonist’s exhibit (‘The K Chronicles’); also, The Legend of Wonder Woman, an exhibition celebrating 80 years of DC Comics’ iconic Amazon, featuring comic books, merchandise, and original illustrations by many of Wonder Woman’s most prominent artists. Also at the Fisherman’s Wharf gallery; ‘The Batman Armory,’ A Treasury of Animation, as well as books and prints for sale. Sat & Sun 11am-5pm. 781 Beach St. https://www.cartoonart.org

Catharine Clark Gallery
Contemporary artists’ exhibits. 248 Utah St. https://cclarkgallery.com/

Chabot Space & Science Center
Programs include live science programs each Wed., 10:30am, virtual telescope viewings each Sat. 9pm. Free/$15. 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland (opens in Nov.). chabotspace.org

Chinese Cultural Center
Exhibition of new work by Bay Area-based contemporary ceramic artist Cathy Lu. 750 Kearny St. https://www.cccsf.us/

Conservatory of Flowers
Beautiful indoor and outdoor floral exhibits in the classic arboretum; special events and parties return soon. 100 JFK Drive, Golden Gate Park. Free/$12. www.conservatoryofflowers.org

Contemporary Jewish Museum
The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited, with videos and film screenings, Muppets, materials, drawings, guest talks, and more; thru Aug. 14. (Read our feature article.) Also, the spacious downtown museum includes Experience Leonard Cohen with a series of four solo exhibitions by contemporary artists George Fok, Judy Chicago, Candice Breitz, and Marshall Trammell, all inspired by the life and work of the revered singer-songwriter; also, group exhibit ‘Tikkun: For the Cosmos, the Community, and Ourselves,’ Julie Weitz’ Golem: A Call to Action; and more. Free/$16. 736 Mission St. thecjm.org

de Young Museum
New: the Obama portraits by Kehinde Wiley. Major exhibits include Alice Neel: People Come First thru July 10; Nampeyo and the Sikyátki Revival, thru Feb. 2023. Also, collections of American, African, Oceanic, costume arts, sculpture and more. Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:15pm. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. deyoung.famsf.org

Exhibits @ SF Public Library
The Cockettes: Acid Drag & Sexual Anarchy, A celebration of the avant-garde psychedelic hippie theater troupe’s 50th anniversary, in conjunction with original member Fayette Hauser’s newly-published pictorial history by the same title; thru August; at the James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center, 3rd floor. Also, book display exhibits on the 6th floor. 100 Larkin St. https://sfpl.org/

Exploratorium Events
Talks, and demos with a science theme, including comet-cam and more; weekly After Dark nighttime parties have returned. Pier 15. www.exploratorium.edu

Frequencies of Tradition @ Kadist
Group exhibit of a dozen Asian artists whose work challenges traditional representation; curated by Hyunjin Kim; thru July 16. 3295 20th St. https://kadist.org/san-francisco/

Gallery Wendi Norris
Contemporary art exhibits. Fort Mason Center Pier 2, 2 Marina Blvd. https://www.gallerywendinorris.com

GLBT History Museum
‘Out in the World: Ireland’s LGBTQ+ Diaspora.’ Online exhibits include ‘Stories of Our Movement: Bay Area Reporter at 50.’ Also, ‘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; and other exhibits. Online events as well. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org

Gregangelo Museum
Take tours at the 27-room mansion filled with eccentric unusual interactive artworks and performances. www.gregangelomuseum.com

Harvey Milk Photo Center
View exhibits of masterful photographic art; also online galleries. 50 Scott St. https://www.harveymilkphotocenter.org/

Jenkins Johnson Gallery
Online solo and group exhibits of works by Philomela Williamson, Alex Jackson, and others. https://www.jenkinsjohnsongallery.com

Land’s End @ Former Cliff House
Group exhibit of artists’ varied works where their charge is twofold: to discover artwork in unlikely places and to consider the planet’s health. 1090 Point Lobos Ave. https://www.for-site.org

Lea Magdanal @ SF Academy
Local queer artist’s exhibit of 30 paintings. 2166 Market St. https://www.academy-sf.com/

Legion of Honor
‘Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy,’ the first extensive exhibition of the designer’s work, bringing together more than 80 ensembles from the past two decades; thru Sept. 5. Also, 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; also, Wangechi Mutu’s fascinating modern outdoor and indoor sculptures. Uue-Sun, 9:30am-5:15pm. Free/$15. legionofhonor.famsf.org

Lost Art Salon
Intimate gallery exhibits small and unusual works of note by contemporary and early 20th-century artists. 245 S. Van Ness. #303. https://lostartsalon.com

Minnesota Street Art Project
Multiple galleries host different artist exhibits at 1275 Minnesota St. At Rena Bransten Gallery: Derek Weisberg and Sam Perry. https://minnesotastreetproject.com/

Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
New and ongoing exhibits; ‘Tehuana,’ photography of Diego Huerta; thru July 22. 2869 Mission St. missionculturalcenter.org

MOAD
Museum of the African Diaspora’s exhibits include award-winning films, talks and music performances. ‘Elegies: Still Lifes in Contemporary Art,’ a group exhibit curated by Monique Long; thru Aug. 21. 685 Mission St. www.moadsf.org

Museum of Craft & Design
‘Iris Eichenberg: Where Words Fail,’ thru Oct. 30; and other exhibits online. www.sfmcd.org

My Park Moment @ Presidio
Large-scale outdoor exhibit of visitor-submitted images in local and regional state parks; at the new Tunnel Tops. www.presidiotunneltops.gov

Nancy Toomey Fine Art
Online and in-person exhibits. 1275 Minnesota St. nancytoomeyfineart.com

NIAD Exhibits
The art studio for developmentally disabled adults shares in-person online exhibits and sells beautiful works of art; in-person window displays and weekly online exhibitions. New: ‘Miguel Chacon: Observer.’ www.niadartstore.org

Oakland Museum
You Are Here: California Stories on the Map (through 2022), Black Power and Dorothea Lange: Photography as Activism (both ongoing). Friday night interactive displays and live music. 1000 Oak St., Oakland. museumca.org

The Pink and Purple Church in the Castro
Online multimedia exhibit documenting the history of Metropolitan Community Church, its LGBTQ-inclusive services and outreach through the AIDS pandemic. http://arspgallery.com/mccsf-exhibit-main/

Pride and Progress
The Victory Fund’s online exhibit showcases a timeline of LGBT political history. https://www.prideandprogress.org/

Queer Arts Featured
New LGBTQ-owned pop-up gallery set in the former site of Harvey Milk’s camera shop. 575 Castro St.

Robert Koch Gallery
Contemporary artists exhibits. 49 Geary St. https://kochgallery.com/

Schlomer Haus Gallery
New Castro/Duboce gay-owned art gallery; Chloe Sherman’s 1990s queer nightlife photos (Read our feature with Sherman.) 2128 Market St., just west of Church St. Regular gallery hours Tue-Sat 12pm to 6pm and by appointment. https://www.instagram.com/schlomer_haus_gallery/

SF Arts Commission
New: ‘Carlos Villa: Roots and Reinvention,’ the first-ever museum retrospective of works by the iconic San Francisco-born Filipino American artist and educator; thru Sept. 3 (Additional exhibit, ‘Carlos Villa: Worlds in Collision,’ at the Asian Art Museum). 401 Van Ness Ave. https://sfartscommission.org/

SF Botanical Garden
Beautiful spacious gardens with multiple plants, trees and flowers. Free entry for SF residents; others $3-$10. 1199 9th Ave., Golden Gate Park. https://www.sfbg.org

SF Museum of Modern Art
Shifting the Silence, a group exhibit of 32 women artists, and Speculative Portraits, an exploration of portraiture and identity. Also, Diego Rivera’s massive 1940 mural Pan American Unity, on display during its restoration. Also, Joan Mitchell retrospective. Also, Constellations: Photographs in Dialogue. View Pop, Abstract, and Figurative art collections; Warhol, Rosenquist, Lichtenstein, to name a few. Bay Area Walls mural project, the outdoor vertical garden and Olafur Eliasson’s sparkling one-way color tunnel. Free/$25; reserved, timed ticketing. Mon 10am-5pm. Thu 1pm-8pm. Fri-Sun 10am-5pm. First Thursdays free. 151 Third St. www.sfmoma.org

Southern Exposure
Unusual art and installations and online projects. 3030 20th St. https://soex.org

Tenderloin Museum
‘Punk/Performance in the ‘Loin,’ a gallery show of art, video and talks, curated by the late Dale Hoyt, who died in April 2022; thru July 2. Also, permanent exhibits of neighborhood history. 398 Eddy St. http://www.tenderloinmuseum.org/

Tom of Finland Foundation
The LA-based museum hosts online exhibits and sketch sessions with male models (second Sundays; next up is June 12); also LA fundraisers and events. https://www.tomoffinland.org

Unlimited Art Show @ Art Attack
Exhibit of works by Black LQBTQIA+ artists, curated by Sydni Peeler & Modupe Odusote, featuring Art by: Studio Sydni; Modupe Odusote; Rhonel Roberts; Makay Visual Arts; Matthew Banks; Jessica Monette; Johnathan Johnson Wright; sonyArletta; James Gearlds II, Lamont Bransford-Young. June 25, 2pm-9pm. June 26, 1pm-5pm. $25-$40. 2358 Market St. https://www.eventbrite.com

Walt Disney Family Museum
Located in The Presidio, the museum dedicated to the art of Disney films hosts online and in-person exhibits, classes and events. 104 Montgomery St. www.waltdisney.org

We Are LGBTQ Nikkei @ NJAHS Gallery
The National Japanese American Historical Society hosts a group exhibit of queer Nikkei artists creating space for queer Japanese American culture within Japantown for Pride Month.by the Japantown Rainbow Coalition, generously funded by the Berkeley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence; thru July 9. 1648 Post St. https://www.njahs.org/exhibits/

We Were There
Online tours of art museums, showcasing hidden and overlooked LGBT themes, subjects and artists. http://wewerethere.org/

Worker
Online exhibit showcases photos and historic paintings of sex workers by 19 artists, from the late 19th Century of Edouard Manet and Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec to modern day contemporaries such as Felix Gonzalez-Torres, David Hockney, Nan Goldin, Bruce LaBruce and Margie Schnibbe. NSFW. www.artreporttoday.com

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Unusual modern art exhibits; also, film screenings, murals, and tours. ‘The Healing Project,’ thru June 19. https://ybca.org

NIGHTLIFE
After Dark @ Exploratorium
Evening cocktail parties return to the interactive science museum, with different themes; Thursdays 6pm-10pm. Pier 15 (Embarcadero @ Green St.) https://www.exploratorium.edu/

Aunt Charlie’s Lounge
The intimate bar serves strong drinks and hosts frequent drag shows. 133 Turk St.

Beaux
Nightlife’s hopping at the popular Market Street club, with drag entertainers, gogo studs, drinks and food. Big Top Sundays. Drag brunch Sat & Sun, 2pm & 4pm. Pan Dulce Wednesdays. https://www.beauxsf.com/

The Bridgerton Experience @ SVN West
Immersive Regency Court experience, with live music, cocktails, actors playing roles from the hit TV series, including the Queen. $45 and up. 16+. Festive attire suggested. 10 Van Ness Ave. https://bridgertonexperience.com/san-francisco/

Club OMG
Intimate mid-Market nightclub includes DJed dancing, drag shows and a karaoke night. 43 6th St. http://www.clubomgsf.com/

DJ Don Baird @ The Hole in the Wall
The fave local rock DJ’s returned to the SoMa ‘friendly neighborhood gay bikers’ bar; Thursdays and Fridays. 1369 Folsom St. https://blackwolfmetal.com/ Also, listen online: https://www.twitch.tv/donbaird

Drag Brunch at Curio
Rexy hosts 12pm & 2pm drag shows (with Kylie Minono, Kipper Snacks, Bionka Simone) with brunch. 775 Valencia St. https://www.curiobarsf.com/

The Edge
Musical Wednesdays, Beards & Booze and other events have returned to the popular bar. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.com

The EndUp
Historic SoMa nightclub hosts straight, gay and whatever late-night dance events. 401 6th St. https://theendupsf.com/

Golden Bull, Oakland
LGBT-friendly bar presents diverse live music acts. 412 14th St. https://goldenbullbar.com/

Jolene’s
SoMa queer and woman/trans-owned nightclub and restaurant; Coyote Queer, second Saturdays, with DJs Koslov & Livv, costume contest. UHaul SF, Fridays. Sunday brunch drag show 11am-5pm. 2700 16th St. http://jolenessf.com/index.html

Lookout
The Castro bar with a panoramic view; ongoing: Bounce (Sat. nights), Lips & Lashes Drag Brunch with host Carnie Asada (Sat. afternoons), Jock (Sunday nights). 3600 16th St. http://www.lookoutsf.com/

Lone Star Saloon
DJed events at the historic bear bar, plus regular nights of rock music and patio hangouts; exhibit of painter Kenney Mencher’s portraits of bears; thru July 27. 1354 Harrison St. https://www.lonestarsf.com/

Marin County Fair
Enjoy food, drinks, music (Pablo Cruise, Sheila E., Disable Planets), art, agriculture exhibits, carnival rides, fireworks and more. June 30-July 4; special LGBT events July 3. www.marinfair.org|

Martuni’s Monday Happy Hour
Pianist Russell Deason hosts the fun weekly open mic gathering. 5:30pm-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market.

Midnight Sun
The popular bar celebrates 50 years; Timeline Tuesdays, Honeypot Fridays with gogo studs; K-Pop and drag shows like Munro’s, 10pm Monday nights. 4067 18th St. https://www.midnightsunsf.com/

Mosswod Meltdown @ Mosswod Park, Oakland
John Waters MCs the festive rock, punk and alt-pop music mini-festival, with Bkini Kill, Shannon Shaw, Hunx and his Punx, Pansy Division, Brontez Purnell and more. July 2 & 3. $21 and up. 3612 Webster St. http://mosswoodmeltdown.com/

Muévelo @ Que Rico, Oakland
Valentino Presents’ new East Bay Latin club is already a hit. Enjoy the new nightclub’s weekly dance party with DJed grooves, drag divas, and gogo studs. Fridays, $10 and up, 9:30pm-3am. 381 15th St., Oakland. www.quericonightclub.com

Oasis
In-person shows include Princess, the weekly Saturday night drag show. July 1, 7pm: Palace of Trash: MTV2. July 1: Technicolor dance night and drag show. July 2, 7pm: Hex: Midsummer concert. July 3, 6pm-9pm; Sing Out, Louise, piano bar and open mic with Leigh Crow, Ruby Vixen and Joe Wicht. July 7-16: Baloney male burlesque show. July 8, 10pm: Reparations, the all-Black drag show with Yvie Oddly. Online shows, too. 398 11th St. www.sfoasis.com

Port Bar, Oakland
Shake It Up Saturdays; Women’s night Sundays; Wednesdays are a Drag shows at 9pm, 10pm & 11pm; Big Gay Trivia on Tuesdays; weekend drag brunch. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com|

Powerhouse Bar
Enjoy indoor and outdoor drinks at the popular SoMa bar; Underwear Thursdays; Juanita MORE’s Powerblouse (fun drag makeovers) 1st Saturdays, and Beat Pig, 3rd Saturdays. 1347 Folsom St. https://www.powerhousebar.com/

Qué Rico
New LGBT Latinx nightclub features cute gogo guys and drag shows, DJed dance floor, brunch and dinner menus, too. 381 15th St., Oakland. www.quericonightclub.com

El Rio
The popular bar with a spacious outdoor patio hosts multiple LGBTQ events, including Hard French, Daytime Realness, a drag show hosted by Heklina, Mango, live bands, comedy and more. 3158 Mission St. https://www.elriosf.com/

Roller Disco @ Church of 8 Wheels
D, Miles, Jr., “The Godfather of Skate,” hosts roller-skating nights with groovy tunes, plus skate rentals. $5-$15. 554 Fillmore St. http://www.churchof8wheels.com/

SF Eagle
The famed leather bar has numerous events; BLUF Cigar Buddies 2nd Fridays. Frolic cosplay/furry party, 2nd Saturdays, 8pm-2am. Sunday beverage bust, 3pm-7pm, $10-$15. (http://frolicparty.com/) 398 12th St. https://thesfeagle.com/

Stranger Things; The Experience @ SF Armory
Fun interactive tour of exhibits and rooms based on the hit Netflix series. $54. Wed-Sun thru August 14. 1800 Mission St. https://strangerthings-experience.com/san-francisco/

Suavecito @ Space 550
Valentino Presents and Club Papi present a new weekly Latin dance night with DJs Mike, Mr. Biggs, and Lola; Sonora Tropicana band, drag acts, gogo guys, three dance rooms, outdoor lounge. Saturdays, $15-$25. 9:30pm-3am. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.suavecitosf.com

Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The (mostly) Country music line-dancing, two-stepping nights (Sundays and Thursdays) has returned. $5, 5pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org

White Horse Bar
Enjoy outdoor dining and drinks at the famous Oakland bar. 6551 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. whitehorsebar.com