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My weekend with ODC/Dance Downtown

The truth is that I go to these things for the people. The art is what sneaks up on me while I'm busy having a good time....

SF Ballet's Don Quixote Opens Tonight and I Already Know I'll Love It

There's bullfighters, knights, driads, and longing under the Spanish sun. What's not to love?...

SF Ballet gala keeps topping itself, and we keep showing up

It’s honestly hard to pinpoint how SF Ballet does this so often, but they’ve ranked in the city’s top soirées every time I’ve gone....

‘Golden Girls Live’ bets on a bigger stage — and it pays off

The long-running drag parody brings its campy magic to San Francisco’s historic Curran Theatre, blending warmth, humor, and holiday charm....

Latex, lightsabers, and laughs: ‘The Empire Strips Back’ in SF

It’s as if the universe mashed together classical moves with the wackiest burlesque in the galaxy. Come see Princess Leia in a bikini and hair buns....

This immersive ‘Buffy’ prom slays

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or newcomer to “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” the Sunnydale Prom is an unforgettable night of thrills and chills. Now at the Mint....

Hairspray is a 1960s cartoon come to life — now in San Francisco

The campy musical still manages to tackle racism and body-shaming. The San Francisco tour is here one week only....

San Francisco writers say ‘I’m Sorry’ at the Make Out Room

The “Happy Endings” show features five local writers reading essays, poems, short stories and other words in response to a cheeky prompt....

This 1960's drag murder mystery is a campy romp in the Mission

“Murder At Buck’s” has a rag-tag vibe, but seeing something this raw and unpolished is frankly a breath of fresh air. Now playing at Eclectic Box....

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ dazzles and delights with SF Ballet

With a mix of classical ballet and modern storytelling, this performance brings to life the mischievous antics of fairies, lovers, and actors in a dazzling display of artistry....