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Sun Dec 28 - Tue Dec 30
at Castro Theatre (1pm & 7pm) Movies
For those of you not yet converted, Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen Technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along!
Through Wed Dec 31
at Ritz Camera (11am - 7pm) Galleries
The GLBT Historical Society will preview its new exhibit "Passionate Struggle: Dynamics of San Francisco's GLBT History" at its new Castro Street location beginning on November 26th to coincide with the nationwide opening of Gus Van Sant's film MILK...
Tue Dec 30 - Sat Jan 3
at SF Playhouse (3pm & 8pm) Theatre
What if President Lincoln was gay? Would you have to rethink everything? As we re-imagine our national identity in the 21st century, Aaron Loeb's World Premiere deconstructs our greatest icon in this hilarious farce directed by Chris Smith.
Wed Dec 31
at Victoria Theater (7pm & 9pm) Theatre
In Marga Gomez's New Year's Eve Spectacular 2008, Theatre Rhinoceros reunites last year’s crowd pleasing gay comedy hot-shots Marga Gomez and Ali Mafi in an all new show that’s bolder, funnier and fruitier than ever. The 7pm and 9pm spectaculars will close with a festive countdown (because it’s always New Year's Eve somewhere).
Wed Dec 31
at Castro Theater (10:30pm) Theatre
Welcome in 2009 with a hilarious evening of comedy and biting wit. Joy Behar is among today's leading comic talents. Whether performing stand-up or interviewing politicians, she is a comedic original and a leading woman both on stage and screen.
Wed Dec 31 - Sun Jan 4
at Stagewerx Theater (8pm) Theatre
In this musical fairytale set at Heartsville High, the shool's magical matchmaker, Zanna, is determined as ever to make sure everyone in town, gay and straight, is happily paired up.
Through Sun Jan 4
at Post Street Theater (Tue-Fri @ 8pm, Sat @ 3pm &8 pm, Sun @ 5pm) Theatre
"Following the National success of her previous Tony attracting shows, ...Dame Edna Everage - International Housewife, Therapist, Gigastar, Fashion Icon, Guru and Swami will appear for a limited engagement..."
Sat Jan 3
at Shelton Theatre (8pm) Theatre
What do you do with that sequined reindeer sweater from Aunt Martha? Shopping! The Musical's annual "Bad Christmas Gift Swap" happens this Saturday, January 3rd at Shelton Theatre. Bring that awful thing and swap it for a $10 ticket to that night's 8pm show.
Sun Jan 4
at The Stud (6pm-12am) Theatre
Cabaret De Nude showcases uncensored, risqué and fun performances guaranteed to tantalize and satiate your every naughty desire. Burlesque, Striptease and Erotic Performance Art, with comedy, spoken word, poetry, song and more... | This Week's Features |
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Seeing is Believing I’m not sure if it was my mild claustrophobia or the prospect of soiling the sequined evening gown I foolishly chose to don that evening, but I was feeling more than a little apprehensive as I walked down the narrow staircase into the Crimson Lounge, which doffs its red cape every Thursday through Saturday night and becomes Opaque “Dining in the Dark". It’s a dining experience like no other that may indicate a sea change in the epicurean raison d’etre -- it also requires a dollop of courage and maybe a few extra napkins. |
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Eat, Drink and be Merry San Francisco is a barrel full of fish -- fabulous, restaurant-shaped fish -- and there's no letting up on the spawning. Come shoot the latest with us! It's holiday time. |
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Fashion that pays to be fashionable Fashion forwards finally can invest in pieces that give back. Philanthropist, a spacious 1,600 square foot boutique nestled in Presidio Heights, houses everything from high-end runway pieces from New York to contemporary basics from Los Angeles. All proceeds from the sale of any item on the floor benefit a select charity, which like fashion, changes with each season. For this fall-winter The Raphael House is the beneficiary. |
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The Very Best Places... This year there is a bit of something for everyone. From cheap finds to drool-worthy luxury items, from books to jeans to bike parts - shopping has never been easier! |
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The Light of Dark Days The holiday season is upon us, and Christmas carols blare from every department store while garish displays persuade consumers to show their appreciation of loved ones through the purchase of material goods. It is also at this time of year that we are reminded to look past the temptations of material culture and consider the true spirit of whichever holiday we choose to celebrate. Regardless of how we greet this time of year, whether with excited anticipation or with concentrated avoidance, it does present us with a unique opportunity: to experience an abundance of artistic endeavors that celebrate the creative spirit. |
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Love it or Hate it From Gus Van Sant’s hotly anticipated take on the life of self-appointed "Mayor of Castro Street" Harvey Milk to Darren Aronofsky’s harrowing depiction of a down-and-out wrestler gambling away his life for one last shot at glory, the past year has featured more than its share of rousing successes -- and, for living legend Al Pacino, a pair of embarrassing flops. The following lists represent our critics’ choices for the year’s biggest hits and most egregious misses. |
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Getting Younger with Age Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.
You’ll be happy to know that one of the most anticipated films of 2008 is a winner. David Fincher re-teams with Brad Pitt, following Seven and Fight Club, to create a re-imagining of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic short story, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". I say “re-imagining” because the film does take many liberties with the story, but it’s still as compelling as Fitzgerald first imagined it. |
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You’ll Hit the Mat in No Time Rating: 5 out of 5 stars.
The biggest selling point for this film has been the return of Mickey Rourke. Since his rise to fame in the 80s he’s become more of a Hollywood legend for his off screen antics, rather than for his on screen performances. Well, as he proves in The Wrestler, Rourke was once also a demanding figure on screen. However, this film is a return for director Darren Aronofsky as well. |
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A Solid Historical Suspense-Thriller Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.
On July 20, 1944, the last of 15 assassination plots against Adolf Hitler was put into motion at his heavily fortified retreat outside Berlin, the Wolf’s Lair. A lesser-known World War II incident, organized by disaffected high-ranking German officers to end the war and save Germany from defeat at the hands of the Allies, is the subject for Bryan Singer’s (Superman Returns, X-Men, The Usual Suspects) latest film, Valkyrie. A historical suspense-thriller, the film also represents Tom Cruise’s latest effort to revive his flagging career. |
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Frank Miller Should Have Quit While We Were Ahead Rating: 1 out of 5 stars.
Frank Miller (Sin City, 300, The Dark Knight Returns) continues his freefall into faux noir with The Spirit, the wholly unnecessary big-screen adaptation of the late Will Eisner’s signature comic book creation. Filmed in-studio, mixing greenscreens, live-action, and CG backgrounds, The Spirit comes off as a cheap knock-off of Sin City, but without the ultra-violence that sent a certain segment of the moviegoing public into paroxysms of fanboy delight. |
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The Eagle Has Landed Like the thick fog that swallows San Francisco on winter mornings, In Ear Park, the second LP from New York duo Department of Eagles, is comforting and unsettling all at once. Recorded in a New York church, the album meanders from flowering guitar arrangements to light-footed folk stomp in a reverb-drenched haze. Fred Nicolaus, one half of the duo that includes Daniel Rossen (also a member of Grizzly Bear), spoke about the album and the band’s first extensive tour during a phone interview from Manhattan. The band performs at Café du Nord on January 25th. |
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The Top of the Class The Bay Area was a good place to be for music fans in 2008. San Francisco was ripe with high-profile music festivals and a nearly endless stream of quality performances at local venues. Outside Lands made history with three days of music in Golden Gate Park, and the Treasure Island Music Festival came of age in its second year with a lineup that couldn’t be topped. Nationally, there was also no shortage of music as bands jumped from obscurity to international stardom in a matter of months (see: Vampire Weekend, MGMT, etc.). Here are our music writers' picks for the class of 2008: |
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Last Night A DJ Saved My Life Born and raised San Francisco DJ Vin Sol spins beats and rocks dance floors with his creative and innovative approach to party music. Sampling hooks and remixing beats from Lil’ Wayne to Yelle, it’s no wonder this DJ has worked with the biggest names in the industry. His originality shines through his music, and most importantly, it’s easy to see why Vin Sol remains fun and playful in his profession, which radiates onto the crowds and dance floors. Playing everywhere from New York and LA, he remains true to his roots and continues to give the city of San Francisco something to be proud of in the party music scene. |
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