sep 8-14 Mitcho, SpiderWoman, Trog @ Rhinoscenium ...

Out & About, September 8-14, 2006
Events in the Bay Area
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Fri 8 September
Mitcho @ Magnet
Opening reception: Recent watercolors by local art icon Mitcho: "These are autobiographical works dealing my personal journey as a queer man, an environmentalist, and a survivor of rape. I have been through some dark and terifying terrain. But much of it is quite beautiful as well. I will be on hand to answer questions, and tell a few stories." Reception Fri., Sept. 8, 8–10pm. Show runs thru September 2006. Magnet, 4122 18th St. in the Castro. Info: Mitcho at 415-307-3431
http://www.sfmagnet.org
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Fri 8 September
Kiss of the Spider Woman
@ NCTC
Kiss of the Spider Woman by Manuel Puig, translated by Alan Baker. This well-known play by Argentine novelist Puig tells the story of the friendship that develops between political activist Valentin Arregui and homosexual window dresser Luis Molina, imprisoned together in a Latin American jail. It's a sharply provocative tale of love, victimization and fantasy. Runs thru Sept. 17, Wed.-Sat. at 8pm, Sun. at 2pm. Matinees Sept. 10, 17. NCTC, 25 Van Ness Ave.
Tix/info: 415-861-8972
http://www.nctcsf.org
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Fri 8 September
TROG!
@ Theatre Rhinoceros
TROG!, a deliciously wicked parody of the cult film TROG (1970) which starred Joan Crawford in her last film role. This larger-than-life production stars Matthew Martin in the Joan Crawford role, Trannyshack's Heklina as her lovestruck daughter Ann, and actor/circus artist Mike Finn in the role of TROG, half man, half ape. Created by Matthew Martin and Mike Finn. Starring Martin, Finn, Heklina, Michael Sousa and Kai Brothers. Executive Producer: Steve Murray ('Make It So' Productions). $20. Runs thru Sept. 23, Wed.- Sat. 8pm and Sun. at 3pm. Theatre Rhinoceros, 2926 16th St. between Mission & South Van Ness.
Tix: 415-861-5079 or http://www.ticketweb.com
Info:
http://www.makeitsoproductions.org
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Fri 8 September
What the Butler Saw
@ Theatre Rhinoceros
Jo Orton's raucous sex farce "What the Butler Saw" makes its Rhino debut. The playwright, famous from John Lahr's biography "Prick Up Your Ears" and the Stephen Frears/Alan Bennet film based on that book, never saw this scandalous comedy produced in his life time. Orton's tale of one very horny hospital and its sex starved, gender confused denizens is now a modern classic. Written by Joe Orton. Directed by John Fisher. With Helen Sage Howard, Donovan Keith, Greg Lucey, Ryan Oden, Trish Tillman, and Matthew Weimer. $15-$25. Runs thru Sept. 24. Showtimes 8pm Wed.-Sat., 7pm Sun., Sept. 3, & 3pm Sun., Sept. 10, 17 & 24. The Rhino's Studio Theatre, 2926 16th St. btwn Mission/South Van Ness. Tix/info: 415-861-5079
http://www.theRhino.org
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Fri 8 September
Friscophillia @ ATA Gallery
Friscophillia: An exploration of San Francisco locations and history. Join local Queer filmmakers and storytellers as they explore the cracks and crevasses of San Francisco streets, houses, corners and rat holes. Filmmakers include Charlotte Gutierrez, Sabrina Alonso, and Alexa Inkeles. Plus rocking SF storytelling by Kelly Kegger Beardsley. $5-$10 sliding, all preceeds benefit ATA, no one turned away. Fri., Sept. 8, 7:30pm. Artists' Television Access, 992 Valencia Street (at 21st). Info: 415-824-3890
http://www.atasite.org
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Fri 8 September
Sing Against the Odds
@ Rose St. House of Music, Berkeley
"Sing Against the Odds," a benefit for "Bike Against the Odds" fundraiser for Breast Cancer Fund. Featuring live music by Irina Rivkin, Marca Cassity, and Emily Shore, performing solo and in collaboration, plus an opening by Rebecca Crump & Bekah. Irina Rivkin. Based in Berkeley, Outmusic Awards Recipient and Rose St. founder Irina Rivkin's powerful, poetic songs blend elements of folk and world music with an all-original sound influenced by her Russian heritage. Her performance includes live-on-the-spot vocal arrangements, swirling vocal percussive beats, and textured harmonies she creates on-stage using a loop station. Her CD "upwelling" has received airplay on over 100 radio programs. Rose Street is a house concert and musical community bringing out women's voices through poetic music of substance & depth. Art/Photography showing by Reef Upwelling (who will donate 50% of art sales to Breast Cancer Fund). $5-$50 sliding donation. 100% of door & refreshment donations goes to Breast Cancer Fund. Fri., Sept. 8 at 8pm. Rose Street House of Music, 1839 Rose Street, Berkeley. Res: call (510) 594-4000 ext. 687. Info:
http://www.sonicbids.com/irinarivkin
http://www.emilyshore.com
http://www.marcacassity.com
http://www.rosestreetmusic.com
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Fri 8 September
The Rod @ Deco Lounge
DJ Bus Station John (The Tubesteak Connection / Double Dutch Disco) slips you "The ROD," the Tenderloin's newest old-school gay watering hole. Get liquored up cheap ($3 drink specials all nite!) then hosed down in the notorious Wet Jockstrap Contest! $100 CASH for the winner, bar tabs for the runners-up. Jox available or wear your sleeziest/cheeziest fave. Enjoy 3 floors of heavy cruising & hard cocktails, dancing to late 70's/early 80's retro-homo rarities, BSJ's vacation slides + after-hours action till 4am! $5, 10pm-4am. Deco Lounge, 510 Larkin St. at Turk. Info:
http://www.decosf.com
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Fri 8 September
Queer Open Mic / Daphne Gottlieb
@ Three Dollar Bill Cafe?
Queer Open Mic at the Center's Three Dollar Bill Caf?e, featuring Daphne Gottlieb with a multi-media performance based on her new graphic novel:
"Jokes from the Unconscious"
which she created with Diane DiMassa. Hosted by Cindy Emch and Sherilyn Connelly. Proceeds go to the performers and Bitch Magazine. $1-$5. No one turned away for lack of funds. All ages.
Fri., Sept. 8, signup at 7:30, reading at 8pm. Three Dollar Bill Cafe, SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market St. at Octavia. Info:
http://www.threedollarbill.com


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Sat 9 September

GAPA-Palooza!
@ Mercy High Theater
The Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) and Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center (APICC) present GAPA-Palooza!, An Asian Pacific Islander Performing Arts Show offering a spectacular multi-disciplinary program incorporating special guest appearances by established Asian & Pacific Islander (API) artists, and including vocal pieces, dance interludes, instrumental accompaniment, and spoken word performances. GAPA Men's Chorus hosts the event and plays a featured role, highlighting a number of songs that reflect a gay API perspective. Guest artists include Sean San Jos? & Jonsen Vitug (acclaimed figures in the SF theater scene, with numerous credits and productions to their name); Gene Flores (professional singer, soloist, and producer, with long ties to GAPA, including the title of Mr. GAPA 1992); Asian American Theater Company (more than 30 years of building communities, captivating audiences and enlightening youth through quality Asian American theater experiences); Likha Rondalla Ensemble (sharing the beauty and grace of traditional Filipino stringed instruments); Nguyen Dance Company (a multicultural performance troupe blending contemporary modern and traditional Vietnamese dance); Bali Dance Suite (traditional Balinese dances by performers from Indonesia now living in the Bay Area). GAPA-PALOOZA will take place on Sat., Sept. 9, 8pm, at Mercy High Theater, 3250 19th Avenue in San Francisco, across from Stonestown Mall (Mercy High is easily accessible on the M Oceanview streetcar line; onsite parking also readily available). General admission tickets are $15. Patron tickets are $25, and include preferred seating and acknowledgement in the program book. To order tickets, please mail check to: GAPA, PO. Box 421884, San Francisco, CA 94142-1884. You can also purchase tickets at the door, or through PAYPAL on the GAPA website (http://www.gapa.org). For additional information, please email: gapachorus [at] aol.com, or visit the GAPAwebsite:http://www.gapa.org.
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Sat 9 September
911 Power to the Peaceful Festival
@ Speedway Meadow, GG Park
Musician, human rights worker and filmmaker Michael Franti and his group Spearhead with Guerrilla Management present the 8th Annual 911 Power to the Peaceful Festival at Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park. This festival promises to be a day of celebration featuring world class talent and keynote speakers. Main Stage Talent: Michael Franti & Spearhead, Blackalicious, New Monsoon, Los Mocosos, Sila & The Afro Funk Experience. Speakers: Rabbi Michael Lerner, Jeremy Glick, Mario Hardy, Robi Damelin & Nadwa Sarandah, Mumia Abu Jamal (taped), Sean Huze, Mario Hardy, Dennis Kucinich. Poets: Youth Speaks, Destiny Arts Center, One Block Movement Second Stage: Flipsyde, The Durgas, T-K.A.S.H, Rupa & The April Fishes, Brett Dennen, Hosted by Radioactive.Info: 415-865-2170; http://www.powertothepeaceful.org
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Sat 9 September
Back to Shul
@ Congregation Sha'ar Zahav
Join Congregation Sha'ar Zahav for "Back to Shul," an evening of information and sharing allowing you to meet the fun, fabulous and friendly LGBTQ Jews of Congregation Sha'ar Zahav. Whether you're interested in songful Shabbat services, spirituality, study, social action, support from a Jewish community, or shmoozing with other Jews, CSZ has something to offer you. Delicious refreshments will be served. Free. Open to the public. Sat., Sept. 9, 7-9pm. CSZ, 290 Dolores St. at 16th. Info: 415-861-6932; http://www.shaarzahav.org
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Sat 9 September
Speaker Training
@ CUAV
Two day training for volunteer speakers for queer anti-violence group CUAV. Queer youth speakers, folks of color, Transgender & Two Spirit folks, gender queer folks, women and interns all strongly encouraged to apply. This will be an all-ages training, but involving queer youth is a priority. An amazing education opportunity.
Sat., Sept. 9 and Sun. Sept. 10, 10am-6 pm. Held at the new CUAV offices, 170 A Capp Street @ 16th St. Info: connie [at] cuav.org; http://www.cuav.org
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Sat 9 September
Lavender Seniors of
the East Bay
Lavender Seniors host their monthly potluck at 12 Noon, Sept. 9
at San Leandro Community Church, 1395 Bancroft Ave., San Leandro. Info: 510-667-9655
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Sat 9 September
Jackie Strano CD Release
@ The Stud
Jackie Strano CD Release Party, hosted by Femmepress Shar Rednour. Also on the bill: Shelley Doty (Lilith Fair alumni and guitar goddess), Wildsang (Mississippi Blues/slide guitar/harmonica/vocals/female fronted duo), Mavalour (ex Servants, TroubleHorse-special acoustic set) plus Coal Pitts Wash. Proceeds benefit the New Orleans Musicians Clinic, a nonprofit healthcare and wellness facility for the musicians of New Orleans who are still struggling to return to a sense of normalcy a year after Katrina's wrath. $8. 21+w/ID.
Sat., Sept. 9, doors at 8, show at 9pm. Food served in bar until 10:30pm. The Stud Bar, 9th & Harrison. Info: http://www.jackiestrano.com
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Sat 9 September
Writers With Drinks
@ Make Out Room
"Writers With Drinks," a fundraiser for other (http://www.othermag.org) a magazine for people who don't feel represented by mainstream media categories. Other #11 coming soon! Featuring: Daniel Alarcon, Mark Budz, Mako Matsuda, Mary Van Note and Sparky. Charlie Anders MCs and vamps. $3-$5 sliding. Sat., Sept. 9, 7:30-9:30pm, doors open at 7pm. The Make Out Room, 3225 22nd. St. btwn Mission & Valencia. Info: http://www.writerswithdrinks.com






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Sun 10 September
Bijou
@ Martuni's
Trauma Flintstone presents Bijou, a monthly cabaret showcase highlighting up-and-coming drag and acoustic performers. This Sunday, Bijou goes MALE, MALE, MALE! Yes, it's all about Folsom Street Fair and Burning MAN. The drag queens are taking the make-up OFF and the drag kings are putting the beards ON. This very special Bijou features: David Bicha (aka Joyce Eggy) of Acid Housewife, a veteran of numerous theatre productions, wails out the blues and pumps up the funk; Brit Zane (aka Chlamydia Kilroy), direct from the Desperate Divas Calendar Pageant, making his first appearance at Bijou, singing quirky alterna-pop songs; Mister Angelo (aka Micqui Li), drag king balladeer, makes his second appearance at Bijou, singing lounge classics (and not-so-classics); Jack Shit (aka Cookie Dough), the performer so few people really know, a rocker, loud and raucous; Conrad Frank (aka Katya Ludmilla Smirnoff-Skyy), the sole theatre queen in the bunch. Unlike his alter-ego, Katya, this guy avoids the opera and goes for the show tunes. Cute as a button — who knew? Eric Brizee (aka Liza Bouterage), leather daddy with a nice tenor voice. Your emcees for the evening are Mr. Storm Florez (direct from the TransStage at Pride and Trans-As-F**k festival) along with Mr. Dearborn Lapidge (replacing Mrs. Flintstone for the night). Florez makes his second appearance at Bijou and will sing more of his original material. LaPidge, a lounge lizard, will provide smarmy, unctuous melodies to round out the evening, as well as accompany the singers. With Mister Theo at the door. $5. Sept. 10 at 7pm. Martuni's, 4 Valencia Street (Valencia @ Market). For more information, contact Trauma Flintstone via email at traumaflintstone [at] gmail.com
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Sun 10 September
Gay and Lesbian Sierrans
@ China Camp State Park
Join Gay and Lesbian Sierrans for a hike on the China Camp State Park Loop, along the shores of San Pablo Bay. Hike through sea-level meadows on Shoreline Trail, then climb a few hundred feet to great views and shade for the hike back along Oak Ridge and Bay View Trails. Total distance 6-8 miles, duration 4-5 hours at a moderate pace. Bring sturdy shoes, water, sunscreen, layers, and lunch. Leaders: Susan Way and Paget Valentzas. Info: susan_way [at] yahoo.com; pagetsf [at] hotmail.com; sanfranciscobay.sierraclub.org/GLS/
http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/466/files/ChinaCampBrochure.pdf
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Sun 10 September
SF Hiking Club
@ Angel Island
Explore Angel Island's trails, views and history. It's a leisurely 8-mile hike with an 800-ft. elevation gain. Meet 9:15am at Pier 41 (Fisherman's Wharf) Blue/Gold Ferry, SF. Club info:
http://www.sfhiking.com
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Sun 10 September
Solano Stroll
@ Solano Avenue, Berkeley/Albany
A mile-long block party with 100 entertainers, 120 juried crafts, food booths, art cars, dunk tank, pony rides, petting zoo, games and more. Free admission. 10am-6pm. "Send in the Clowns" parade at 11am.
Sun., Sept. 10. Valet Bike Parking at 1800 Solano Ave.
Info: Solano Avenue Association, 510-527-5358
http://www.solanostroll.org
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Sun 10 September
Out in the Bay
@ KALW 91.7 FM
Out in the Bay: New LGBT radio show with Eric Jansen, David Latulippe, Marilyn Pittman, and Susanna J. Hines. Sundays, 2pm. The show lasts half an hour.
Also broadcast Thursdays at 7:30pm. Tune to KALW, 91.7 FM
http://www.outinthebay.com
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Sun 10 September
Queer Channel Radio
@ 960 AM The Quake
Queer Channel Radio, Sundays, 7-9pm on 960 AM The Quake. Info:
http://www.queerchannelradio.com


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Mon 11 September
Spencer Day & Yair Evnine
@ Cafe Du Nord
Singer, songwriter, piano player, musical composer, band leader Spencer Day will be performing an acoustic concert at 9pm with guitarist/cellist Yair Evnine. Spencer Day fans are encouraged to get tickets in advance as this concert is expected to sell out. Also performing will be Joe Bagale (10pm) and The Same Shape (11pm). $12 in advance, $15 door.
Monday, Sept. 11. Doors 8:30; show 9pm. Cafe Du Nord, 2170 Market St. Info: 415-861-5016
http://www.cafedunord.com
http://www.spencerday.com



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Tue 12 September
A Song At Twilight
@ Theatre Rhinoceros
Noel Coward's heartbreaking final play "A Song at Twilight" is given a reading at The Rhino, starring Giles Havergal in Coward's most autobiographical role. Directed by John Fisher. Story: In a smart hotel suite in Lausanne the distinguished author Hugo Latymer is expecting a dinner guest, the actress Carlotta Gray, with whom he had an affair many years before. But Carlotta has not come for an evening of nostalgia. Amidst the cocktails and laughter, Coward investigates the corrosive effect on the individual of living a lie and the right of the individual to keep his private life private. Havergal (Scrooge in A.C.T.'s A Christmas Carol) joins Rhino regulars Libby O'Connell (Philanderer, Medea: The Musical, Beautiful Child) and Enrique Vallejo (Bent and Medea), and Rhino newcomer Trish Tillman (What the Butler Saw) in this comedy-drama about fame, infamy and the ever presence of the past. A Song at Twilight is Coward's only openly gay text. $10/ $5.
Tue., Sept. 12 at 8pm (one show only). 2926 16th St. Info/tix: 415-861-5079
http://www.TheRhino.org
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Tue 12 September
Readings at Lone Mountain
@ University of SF
Readings at Lone Mountain, presented by the Master of Fine Arts in Writing Program at USF. Tonight: Floyd Skloot, author of three novels, five collections of poetry and two memoirs, including "A World of Light" and "In the Shadow of Memory," winner of the PEN USA West Literary Award. Movement, memory, and thought itself are the subject of Skloot's essays
on living with a damaged brain.
Co-sponsored by the School of Nursing and the Swig Judaic Studies Program.
Free.
Open to all.
7:30pm. Lone Mountain Campus, 2800 Turk Blvd. Info:
http://www.usfca.edu
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Tue 12 September
MadCat Film Fest
@ El Rio
MadCat Women's International Film Festival opens with
"The Dwellers," an ode to dwellers everywhere, whether in the city, the country or the dry plains of the desert. Documentary and surreal images explore notions of home
and how we place ourselves in the world, both physically and mentally.
Live music by Silian Rail and Paper Boats.
$7-$20.
21+w/ID.
8:30pm. [...]
El Rio, 3158 Mission St. at Precita. Info: 415-282-3325;
http://www.elriosf.com
http://www.madcatfilmfestival.org

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Wed 13 September
Madcat Film Fest
@ El Rio
"Local Ladies," a MadCat Retrospective, a selection of some of the best 16mm films by local directors
that have screened at MadCat over the years.
Plus stunning new works. Filmmakers in person. Wed., Sept. 13 at 8:30pm.
[....] Info: 415-282-3325
http://www.elriosf.com
http://www.madcatfilmfestival.org

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