Review: Henry Fry's 'First Time for Everything' a Hilarious Story of Achieving Authenticity

in his debut novel, author Henry Fry discloses how queer folk pretend to be someone else as survival mechanisms and the search for authenticity can lead down some treacherous paths as they find themselves.

by Brian Bromberger | Sep 13, 2022

Alta Sinfonica Launches Mexican Music Remake

Herbst Theatre will echo with previously unheard sounds on Oct. 1, when Alta Sinfonica debuts, taking to the stage with music that combines traditional Latin music forms with what organizers tantalizingly call "urbano sounds."

by Tim Pfaff | Sep 13, 2022

Review: 'Albatross' is a Haunting Debut Feature

Writer/director Myles Yaksich offers up "Albatross," an impressive debut feature, a tale of secrets and repression set in the 1950s.

by David-Elijah Nahmod | Sep 13, 2022

Going Out, Homing's In, Sept. 9 - 16, 2022

Still feelin' hot hot hot? It's the coolest summer we'll have again, so put it behind you and get a leg up to chill museums and theaters as arts and nightlife events refresh your senses.

Sep 8, 2022

Tony-winner Matt Doyle at Feinstein's: the 'Company' Star Comes Home

Former local returns to Feinstein's this weekend as a bonafide Broadway star, shortly after winning a Tony for his role in the acclaimed revival of 'Company.'

by Jim Gladstone | Sep 6, 2022

The Promise of 'Goddess,' Berkeley Rep's Rousing New Musical

A crowd-pleasing package of infectious music, thrilling choreography, vibrant costumes and charismatic performances, "Goddess," now having its world premiere at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, probably already has all it takes to achieve Broadway success.

by Jim Gladstone | Sep 6, 2022

Get Lit: Fall Arts Books, Part 2

The second part of our Fall books roundup will give you an idea of what is coming to bookstores in the next several months. Highlights include a drag star's memoir, a horror film anthology, and a novel set in ACT UP New York's community.

by Jim Piechota | Sep 6, 2022

Paint, Print, Power: Fall Arts Museums & Galleries, Part 2

One article simply was not enough to contain the eclectic cultural riches offered this season in museums and art galleries. So, here goes with a second chapter and a palette of shows in diverse media.

by Sura Wood | Sep 6, 2022

Cinematic Matters: Fall Arts Films, Part 2

Fall films offer a variety of LGBT themes and queer-adjacent stories. As this continued list of fall offerings reveals, there are many queer artists behind the camera, even if on camera portrayals are still a mixed bag.

by Brian Bromberger | Sep 6, 2022

Going Out, Homing's In, Sept. 1-9, 2022

Some of our Fall Arts faves are still in preview mode, but we've got hundreds of arts and nightlife events happening today and through the week. Get out and about.

by Jim Provenzano | Sep 1, 2022


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