Queer food legends
Plus: Should the rich be funding Muni? Ron Trent's boogie royalty, 'The Librarians' bravery, 'La Bohème' is the ultimate starter opera, Kayhan's photographic revolt, more.
Supported by Pink Block, Frameline, Fresh Meat, and Dyke March, Hard Reset, and Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.
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A celebration of trans and queer joy, survival, and creative brilliance. Let’s celebrate LIVE performances rooted in justice, care, and community, June 19-21 at Z Space in San Francisco. Getting in costs $10-40, NOTAFLOF.
‘Queer Food’—or, the cruel enigma of the spinach soufflé
By Marke B.
Author John Birdsall dishes about his new history of LGBTQ+ food writers and chefs, and how queer cookery can meet the moment.
Funding Muni and BART: Should the very rich also pay?
By Tim Redmond
Wiener makes clear that taxing the billionaires is not a priority as he seeks ways to fund transit.
Under the Stars: Ron Trent convenes boogie royalty for ‘Lift Off’
Plus: A Juneteenth punk party? Third annual Bliss Fest at Presidio Theatre? Plan accordingly.
Bravery among the books: ‘The Librarians’ fight censorship
By Pam Grady
Frameline documentary follows those battling the frenzy to erase LGBTQ-related stories from schools.
Drama Masks: No time to be nice
'La Bohème' proves its supremacy in welcoming newcomers to opera's bombast, 'Co-founders' tries to play it both ways.
Kayhan’s revolt against FOMO photography
By DeWitt Cheng
Iranian scholar's exquisitely rendered tones recalls work of Dutch masters.
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Live music, dancing, circus, entertainment for the whole family—all in a beautiful garden setting downtown. Don't miss the fun every week!
PINK BLOCK ROCKS PRIDE SATURDAY, JUNE 28
Polyglamorous & The Great Northern are back with PINK BLOCK Saturday June 28! Featuring DJ Harvey, Horse Meat Disco, Crystal Waters, Heidi Lawden, Masha Mar, Juanita MORE!, and much more!
LIBERATE YOURSELF WITH CHICAGO HOUSE DJ LEGEND DERRICK CARTER, JULY 4
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