I love Trixie Mattel. I mean, I'm a big fan of Drag Race, but I think Trixie is kind of a unique brand. And, we were thinking, 'Who would be on The Traitors? And, you know, they always pick a drag queen. And, I thought, 'Well, if we have a choice, let's ask Trixie.'
"I grew up in that bar. I spent more time there than I did in my own home." Rick Figari reflects on his deep connection to the Ha-Ra Club, where his parents met and where he has countless memories.
"There wasn't a dry eye in the house during 'Like a Prayer' at Totally 80s last weekend. A reflection, a release, a reminder of what it meant to live, love, and hold onto each other in a time that asked so much of this community."
Whoopi Goldberg's performance as Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act is considered one of her greatest. The film, released in 1992, features a storyline about a lounge singer who hides in a convent after witnessing a mob hit.
Doors open 9am, program starts at noon. Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. More info here. This Town celebration of the beloved, raccoon-haired champion Olympian is already at-capacity on registrations. I'm including it here, rather, because maybe you'll want to want to raise a toast at a nearby bar in downtown-or at the very least, watch the joyful proceedings on the City of Oakland's Youtube channel.
Join us for a vibrant Trans Day of Visibility Festival at Boeddeker Park in the heart of the Tenderloin and The Transgender District, March 29th 2026. Expect sickening performances, powerful vocals, community vibes.
We felt this was a timely exhibition because we are once again living in a moment when queer and lesbian communities are being asked to survive systems that were not built for us. These histories are not just stories from the past. They are blueprints for how we build, care for one another, and sustain our institutions now.