jan 20 queer events around SF area

OUT & ABOUT
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Issue:  Vol. 36 / No. 3 / 19 January 2006

Serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities since 1971



Out & About

compiled by Mark Mardon


January 20 - 26,
2006
From Noirquake to KLUBSTiTUTE to nightOUT @ Berkeley Rep


This week's [sic] you have a chance to meet Robert Hoffler, "The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson," at the Main Library; catch "9 Parts of Desire" at Berkeley Rep's "nightOUT" for the LGBT crowd; relive great moments of the queer underground scene at the "KLUBSTiTUTE/TrannyshackSTiTUTE" bash at the Center for Sex and Culture and the Stud Bar; and sample literary/film noir delights with Sean Penn, Michelle Tea and others at the Palace of Fine Arts.



Fri 20
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Co. @ Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley
Cal Performances presents maverick choreographer Bill T. Jones, known for his breadth of musical imagination, with the Arnie Zane Dance Company in two new works. Both premieres incorporate media-mixing elements. "As I Was Saying" (Fri., Jan. 20 at 8pm) features music by Lord Buckley, a performance jazz artist viewed as an influential precursor to today's rappers, and spoken text, and the music of Bach's D minor Partita for violin performed by Nurit Pacht. "Blind Date" (Sat., Jan. 21 at 8pm) explores patriotism, honor, sacrifice and service to a ccause larger than oneself. Performed in a landscape of primary colors, the music ranges from Bach to Otis Redding to original compositions by Daniel Bernard Roumain. $26, $36 & $46. Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus, Bancroft Way at Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. Tix/info: 510-642-9988; http://www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
Emperor Norton I
@ Dark Room Theater
"Emperor Norton I", a musical is a tribute to San Francisco, the Barbary Coast, and its eccentric characters. Script by Kim Axelrod Ohanneson, score by Marty Ohanneson Axelrod, direction by Jim Fourniadis-Ohanneson, production by Erin Ohanneson, costumes by Jill Ohanneson, and research by Greg Ohanneson, with tech mastered by Ty "Honorary Ohanneson" McKenzie. Starring Jim Fourniadis, Peter Doty, Steffanos X, Phil Darnowsky, Don Wood, David Stein, Nancy Bower, Haggis, Denzil Meyers, Anomaly aka Sadie Lune, Rhiannon Charisse, Laura Malouf-Renning, Jukie Sunshine, Michelle Talgarow and Cameron Eng. Runs weekends through Jan. 29. Shows are Fri. & Sat. at 7:30pm and Sun. at 3pm. The Dark Room Theater, 2263 Mission St. (btwn 18th/19th). $15. Tix: http://www.ticketweb.com and at the door. Info: http://www.darkroomsf.com.  
Sixth Annual Women on the Way Festival
@ Dance Mission
Footloose presents the Sixth Annual Women on the Way Festival, Thursdays through Sundays thru January 29, at Dance Mission. Artistic Director Mary Alice Fry has carefully curated this  year's three-week program to unveil new work that reflects WOW's high caliber of performance. Footloose will spotlight up-and-coming choreographers destined to leave their mark on the SF performance scene: Alma Esperanza Cunningham Movement, Davalos Dance Company,  Funsch Dance Experience, and danceNAGANUMA. Hybrid companies define the uniqueness of the  Bay Area and Fry has chosen some of the most innovative performance companies:   Eat Cake  Productions, Talismanic Physical Theater, Fresh Meat Productions, and Chinese Clown Cabaret will be featured. Each year the festival presents a solo performer, and in 2006 it's going to be Amanda   Moody in D'Arc (Woman on Fire). Dance Mission, 3316 24  St. at Mission Street near 24 St. BART. All Shows at 8pm. Tickets: $15-20 sliding. Advance tickets: 866-468-3399; TIX Booth on Union Square; http://www.ticketweb.com. Info/Res: 415-289-2000; http://www.ftloose.org
Men Connecting
@ AHP Services Center
The AIDS Health Project presents "Men Connecting." Are you looking for a boyfriend? A lover? Safer sex? Sex without ties? A better sense of yourself? Join the first workshop in the 2006 Men Connecting Series to discover what you desire for yourself and how to attain it while developing and enhancing your overall health and well-being. For gay men regardless of HIV status. Free. 6:30-9:30pm at AHP Services Center, 1930 Market St. Pre-registration required; call 415-476-6448, ext. 1. Info: ahp.ucsf.edu
Tina's Café @ Magnet
Come out and witness the outrageous song stylings (and truth telling) of everybody's favorite ex-tweaker, Tom Orr. Tina herself may make an appearance, but if not, Dr. Mikey will be in the house to answer any questions you may have. Tina's Café is a monthly social event for queer men who want to think about, talk about, or dod something about crystal use. Free. 9-11pm. Magnet, 4122 18th St. Info: http://www.tweaker.org; http://www.magnetsf.org
Free Flu Shots @ Magnet
It's not too late to get your flu shot and try to avoid a nasty date with that bug!  Thanks to Larry Hanbrook of the SF Department of Public Health's Adult Immunization Clinic, Magnet will be offering free vaccinations at this one-time flu-shot day. Drop in for a quick shot, unless you're allergic to eggs. 4-7:30pm. Magnet, 4122-18th St. Info: 415-581-1600; info [at] magnetsf.org.
Shadowplay @ The Stud
Shadowplay, the omnisexual indie, new wave, electro, discopunk club, presents "God Save the Queen." DJ Donimo and guest DJs Skip (New Wave City) and Candy (Decade) spin British classics — glam, '70's punk, new wave, Manchester, and Britpop — as well as the latest indie/electro remixes that are filling the dance floors at London's hottest clubs! $5 after 10:30pm; free before 10:30pm. 10pm-3am. The Stud, 399 9th St at Harrison St. Info: http://www.shadowplaysf.com
The Burial At Thebes
@ Brava Theater
The Quixote Project is teaming up with San Francisco's premiere cabaret troupe, Rococo Risqué, to present the West Coast Premiere of Nobel Prize winner Seamus Heaney's "The Burial at Thebes." The marriage of these two companies of young theater artists (both founded by UC Santa Cruz alumni) promises an exciting, socially-relevant re-imagining of theclassic tale of Antigone, rich with live music, song, dance, and spectacle for the San Francisco community. $15 for students, $20 general admission. 8pm. Fri., Jan. 20, & 27 and Sat., Jan. 21 & 28. The Brava Theater, 2781 24th St. Tix: at door or at http://www.projectquixote.com





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Sat 21
Noirquake
@ Palace of Fine Arts
Before film noir, there was lit noir. In homage to pulpy literature, Noir City and Litquake con
Playwright/actor Michael Phillis performs the comedy "D*Face" at The New Conservatory Theatre Center. See Thursday.spire to produce "Noirquake," an afternoon of criminally enjoyable readings of works that went on to enjoy iconic film status. Daniel Handler, Michelle Tea, Joyce Maynard, Barry Gifford, Peter Plate, Robert Mailer Anderson and LA's Gary Phillips will read. In keeping with last year's successful Litquake opening night tribute to Allen Ginsberg's "Howl", local writers, working with the "Czar of Noir", Eddie Muller, have paired up to present complimentary works. Daniel Handler (aka Lemony Snicket) will read from Patricia Highsmith's "Strangers on a Train," which will be followed by a clip of the classic Hitchcock film of the same name. This format will be repeated for each selection. Peter Maravelis, editor of the recent anthology "San Francisco Noir," will emcee. Sean Penn will screen his neo-noir drama The Pledge, after which Penn will join in an onstage conversation. He'll then introduce his favorite noir from the classic era. $10 donation. Sat., Jan. 21, 3pm. Noir City Nightclub, Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St. Info: http://www.litquake.org; http://www.noircity.com
Lanford Wilson's
Burn This @ NCTC
Opening night: New Conservatory Theatre Center presents Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lanford Wilson's "Burn This", directed by Christopher Jenkins. An American masterpiece, "Burn This" centers around the accidental death of a gay artist and how it impacts the lives of his surviving roommates. Their grieving is interrupted by the arrival of Pale, the dead man's madly passionate brother. This searing drama examines the pains of loss, love and the sacrifices made in the name of one's art. 8pm. $22-$34. Pay What You Wish Community Night: Fri., Jan. 20. Runs thru Feb. 19. Tix: 415-861-8972; http://www.nctcsf.org
Trannies @ Harvey's
Coco Canal, Glamamore and Putanesca are putting together a series of British-themed benefits to help get to London for a very  extravagant Trannyshack London with Heklina. Deana & Sean's Trannyshack movie was selected to showcase at the London Gay and Lesbian Film Festival so folks are heading over there to show those Queens what SF is all about. starting on Jan. 21 @ Door opens at 9:30pm and the show starts at 11pm and  the cover is only $6. Harvey's on 18th and Castro.
GuyWriters @ Magnet
Writing & Acting for Stage with GuyWriters @ Magnet. GuyWriters return to Magnet with an evening of fun gay theatre.   The theme for the event is 'Writing & Acting for Stage'.  The occasion will feature five first-rate gay playwrights and actors discussing and reading their work.  The panel will include Cameron Weston, Donald Currie, Garret Groenveld, Leo Lawhorn, and Tom Kelly. Free! 7-9pm. Magnet, 4122 - 18th St. Info: http://www.guywriters.org


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Sun 22
Reannie Roads/QComedy
@ Jon Sims Center
QComedy presents Sunday Night Gay Comedy. Guest host: Reannie Roads. Also appearing: Marti MacGibbon, Doug Holsclaw, Maggie Dolan, Tony Sparks, Jennifer Lin, and more! Reannie Roads (http://www.reannie.com) sings feminist toilet songs and comes off like Gracie Allen with a guitar. She entertains with such hits as "Cellulite Dimple," "Everybody's Stupid When They're Stoned," and "Johnny Depp, a Love Song." Sliding scale $8-$15. Sunday Jan 22, Reception at 7:30pm, show at 8pm. Jon Sims Center for the Performing Arts, 1519 Mission St. (btwn 11th St. and South Van Ness). Info: 415-541-5610; http://www.qcomedy.com
Brad Mehldau & Bill Frisell @ Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley
Cal Performances presents a double bill featuring the acclaimed pianist Brad Mehldau and his Trio (Larry Grenadeir on bass and Jeff Ballard on drums) and guitar maestro Bill Frisell and his Quintet (Ron Miles on trumpet, Tony Scherr on bass, Greg Tardy on tenor saxophone, and Kenny Wollesen on drums). Mehldau and Frisell are known for their cross-pollination of jazz with other musical styles. Mehldau and his new trio push their music toward the edge of rock with sets that include songs by Radiohead, the Beatles and Nick Drake. Mehldau's latest album "Day is Done," which explores more new standards, was the second-ranked jazz recording on the college radio charts last November, and he recently performed at Carneigie Hall with soprano Renee Fleming. Frisell's guitar playing can take jazz down twangy, country roads, swing through new songs with abandon, or jam around samples from obscure vintage vinyl recordings as he did on his 2004 Grammy Award-winning album Unspeakable. $20, $30 and $40 (UC faculty and staff, senior citizens and other students receive a $2 discount; UC Alumni Association members receive a $3 discount). Sun., Jan. 22 at 7pm. Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley Campus, Bancroft Way at Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. Tix/info: 510-642-9988; http://www.calperfs.berkeley.edu

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Mon 23
Homosexuality in Film Class
"The History of Homosexuality in Film" (GLST-11). This year Brokeback Mountain is set to make a major "queer" breakthrough at the Academy Awards, but what about the films that came before it? This course will give students an overview of the representations of LGBTQ identities in the cinema, from the silent era to the "Brokeback" present. Using The Celluloid Closet as a main text, students will begin by uncovering homosexual subtexts in classic Hollywood films and the history/politics attached to these early images. As the class progresses, students will explore films made by and for the LGBTQ community, in tandem with prominent queer film theories and critiques. Hollywood coding, the sissy, the queer monster, international "queer" cinema, and camp are among the topics that will be discussed — all with the objective of giving voice to the "love that dare not speak its name." The course is offered through City College (everyone is welcome to register and attend). Meets Mondays, 6:15-9:35pm. Where: C/V Campus, 1220 Noe Street, Room 102. Visit http://www.ccsf.edu for info on registration.Info: Email the instructor, Curran Nault: curran [at] shampoopoetry.com
Quicktricks Bridge Club
Starting today, Quicktricks Bridge Club will begin a new series of lessons open to all. Play-while-you-learn classes are conducted on Monday nights for 14 almost-consecutive weeks. The first two lessons are free and for those who want to continue, the cost is only $10 per night. No previous experience required. Bridge is an exciting (and addictive) way to keep your brain exercised for the rest of your life. Meet new friends in the classes and at the tables afterward. You can use this skill to play at home, at the club, or at tournaments and clubs all over the world. Bridge is a game that appeals to people of all ages. It is more challenging and social than video games. Reduced fees to starving students. Info: Richard at 415-312-6208; http://www.bridgeiscool.com

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Tue 24
KLUBSTiTUTE/TrannyshackSTiTUTE @ Center for Sex & Culture and The Stud Bar
KLUBSTiTUTE Archive Show & Reunion Party followed by TrannyShackSTiTUTE. Sixteen years after opening an alternative club for wacky themed performances and imaginative explorations of creativity, the klub kids gather again for two fun-filled events in San Francisco's seedy SOMA neighborhood. HaveYouSeenMe?STiTUTE is an archive show, reunion party and media orgy with performances (open to the public) at the Center For Sex & Culture. Then stumble down the street to the Stud at 9th & Harrison for TrannyshackSTiTUTE with crossover stars of both KLUBSTiTUTE & Trannyshack fame.  Re-defining who and what art is and can be has been a passion for many artists and performers in the underground scene of SF. Sixteen years ago (1990) Diet Popstitute along with other members of the infamous Popstitutes opened KLUBSTiTUTE which begat PLAYSTiTUTE, The KLUBSTiTUTE KOLLECTiVE, The Virgin Queen Contest, PROMSTiTUTE, The Faux Queen Pageant and countless other tragedies infecting the stale nightlife and reinvigorating zany fun into the cold netherworld of Sodom by the Bay. "The open mikes gave way to a mixture of rock bands, spoken word, DJ/dancing, theatrical productions, musical ensembles and zany theme nights. In no time the club became a favorite of queers, punks, literati, glitterati, differently gendered persons and political activists," says Alvin Orloff, aka DJ Alvin A-Go-Go and author of GutterBoy. "One of my fondest memories was when Juanita MORE! got her new body suit and was running through the club as fast as she could looking naked with just a whisper of fabric and high heels. With a crowd that great the show was just icing on the cake," says Sister Kitty Catalyst OCP, uber-nun and homo-propagandist. HaveYouSeenMe?STiTUTE will feature performances by 2005 Faux Queen Hoku Mama Swamp, Trixxie Carr, Bea Dazzler, Windy Plains, Cricket Bardot and femcee Anita Cocktail (more performers will be updated on our website) plus DJ Pusspuss and delightful refreshments. $4.98 cheap! 9pm doors, 10pm show, Tue., Jan. 24, at the Center For Sex & Culture, 398 11th St at Harrison. Then stumble two blocks away for TrannyshackSTiTUTE. Crossover stars of both KLUBSTiTUTE & Trannyhack fame scheduled to perform include SupposiTori Spelling, Deena Davenport's tribute to Lois Turd 3000 with Johnny Kat & Timmy Spence, Ethel Merman, Princess Kennedy, Ruby Toosday and femceed by the effervescent Heklina and Deena Davenport. (more performers will be updated on our website) plus Door Mistress Chocolate and DJ Derek. Show at midnight, $7 cover. The Stud, 9th & Harrison. Info: http://www.KLUBSTiTUTE.com
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Wed 25
Reflections — Babalu, Bling, & Buddha Bar Lounge
 @ SF City Hall
"Reflections: Three Nightclubs under The Dome." From 10pm to 1am on Wed., Jan. 25, San Francisco's City Hall will be rocking! Following the SF Ballet's Opening Night Gala performance, the Ballet Auxiliary will host a post-performance party. Dance in three night clubs: Babalu, featuring the 13-piece Latin sensation Josue Lopez y La Gran Orquesta; Bling, with the disco sounds of 7-piece Busta-Groove!; and the Buddha Bar Lounge, with world beat music by Pure Energy DJ's. Enjoy full open bars and food provided by some of the most exclusive purveyors in the Bay Area. Ticket price: $125 per person for the post party; $150 and up for the ballet performance and post party. To purchase tickets, call 415-865-2000 Mon.-Fri., 10am-4pm, or go to http://www.sfballet.org and click on the 2006 opening night gala/Post-Performance Party to download the pdf order form.

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Thu 26
Robert Hofler
@ Main Library
The James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center at the SF Main Library presents author Robert Hofler, who will share stories from his recently published book, "The Man Who Invented Rock Hudson: The Pretty Boys and the Dirty Deals of Henry Willson." Hofler, a senior editor for Variety magazine, delves into the shadowy, sometimes seamy world of Hollywood dealmaking. He also chronicles Willson's maneuvers to sidestep the FBI's investigation into Hudson's sex life; the starmaker's use of off-duty Los Angeles Police Dept. cops and mob ties to scare off Hudson's blackmailers; Hudson's "arranged" marriage to Willson's secretary, Phyllis Gates; as well as Hudson's affair with a Universal Pictures vice president to help secure starring roles in "Magnificent Obsession" and "Giant". Hofler's books will be available for sale and signing.   Free. 6pm. Info: 415-557-4277.
night/OUT @
Berkeley Rep's Thrust Stage
Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents night/OUT, an event for the LGBT community. The evening starts with a performance of "9 Parts of Desire," the runaway off-Broadway hit that played nine sold-out months in Manhattan, and the festivities continue late into the night. The post-play party features hors d'oeuvres, drinks and music mixed by a cutting-edge Bay Area DJ. The play's title refers to a famous Muslim quote from Imam Ali, founder of the Shia sect: "God created sexual desire in ten parts; then He gave nine parts to women and one to men." Directed by Joanna Settle. Written by Heather Raffo. Starring Mozhan Marno. Admission to the party is free with a $45 ticket to that evening's performance. Discounts available for students, seniors, under-30, and groups of 15 or more. 2025 Addison St. at Shattuck, downtown Berkeley. Tix/info: 510-647-2949; http://www.berkeleyrep.org
D*Face @ NCTC
Preview: The New Conservatory Theatre Center presents D*Face, a comedy by performer and playwright Michael Phillis, directed by Andrew Nance. Told with humor and a lot of heart by Phillis, D*Face is an imaginative tale that examines adolescence in all its charmingly awkward glory. Alternately comical and poignant, D*Face brings us back to the days when our imaginations were unleashed, our dark sides were tucked away in closets, and our possibilities were limitless. $15 for Previews, $18 for Thursdays, $20 for Fridays, $25 for Saturdays & Sundays. Previews: Jan. 26-28 at 8pm. Runs Jan. 29 through Feb. 19, Thu.-Sat. at 8pm, & Sun. at 2pm. New Conservatory Theatre Center, 25 Van Ness Avenue near Market. Tix: 415-415/861-8972; http://www.nctcsf.org

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