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    Ethel Smyth: Pioneering Composer and Militant Suffragette

    Ethel Smyth: Pioneering Composer and Militant Suffragette

    By Dr. Bill Lipsky– “The cause of woman took an immense stride forward last night,” The Morning Telegraph stated in its review of Der Wald,performed for the first time at…

    Top of Your Stack: 4.18.24

    Rebel Rising: A Memoir (nonfiction – hardbound) by Rebel Wilson From the scene-stealing star of Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids comes a refreshingly candid, hilarious, and inspiring book about her unconventional journey to Hollywood success…

    Lit Snax: 4.18.24

    Born in Public by Greg Mania This Polish-American coming-out-and-of-age tale takes readers from suburban New Jersey to the nightclubs of Manhattan, where artistically inclined queer weirdos can feel right at home.…

    Queer Artist-Activist Xiangqi Chen Art Exhibit Opening

    Queer Artist-Activist Xiangqi Chen Art Exhibit Opening

    Photos by Rink A new exhibit of art and photography by Xiangqi Chen, artistin-residence at the Chinese Cultural Center (CCC), opened at the Chinese Queer Museum on Friday, April 12.…

    Let’s Go Home: 4.18.24

    Let’s Go Home: 4.18.24

    Here are two of the many pets now available for adoption at Oakland Animal Services (OAS): Lovable Lina is just about 1 year old and she is an ideal companion…

    Take Me Home with You: 4.18.24

    Take Me Home with You: 4.18.24

    Meet Groot, a wise and insightful dog seeking a forever home that respects his unique pace in life. Consider embarking on a trial adoption journey with Groot, fostering him for…

    How to Do a Perfect Plank

    How to Do a Perfect Plank

    From Trainer Antonio Perez of Fitness SF Here are some tips on how to do a perfect plank: Ensure Proper Alignment: Your body should form a straight line from your…

    Two Personalities in Sport Sedans

    Two Personalities in Sport Sedans

    By Philip Ruth– So, I canceled my Castro gym membership. With 25 years between us, it felt like a front-page breakup.  Quitting the gym is unheard-of for a longtime single…

    Ann Rostow: Transgender Bunnies Unite

    Ann Rostow: Transgender Bunnies Unite

    By Ann Rostow– Transgender Bunnies Unite Here’s an odd one that I somehow missed earlier. In late February, a divided three judge panel at the U.S. Court of Appeals for…

    Play Ball!

    Play Ball!

    By Joanie Juster– Spring is here, baseball is back, and the air is rich with the new possibilities that spring promises. Get outside if you can—to catch a ballgame, or…