performer you should know

30 May 2024

The Willy Wonka of San Francisco: Barron Scott Levkoff 

If you’ve gone to an incredibly artful, immersive party in San Francisco in the last 3 decades there’s a good chance you’ve witnessed the handy work of Barron Scott Levkoff, or perhaps seen the wizard himself dressed as a psychedelic Sgt. Pepper, a Lewis Caroll Rabbit, or simply as San

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27 Feb 2024

SF Ballet’s Swan Lake is as Addictive as Quack

A review of Swan Lake written in bird puns. You didn’t ask for it, but you’re welcome.

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08 Oct 2024

The November 2024 BAS Voter Guide

A Big Change to This Year’s Voter Guide We’ve been doing voter guides for a really long time. I’m pretty sure we put our first one out in like 2010 or something. And I know that thousands of you rely on our voter guides to help you make decision. But

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13 Oct 2023

Vivvyanne ForeverMORE, Embracing Authenticity & Glittering Glamour

Vivvyanne ForeverMORE, also known as Vivvy, is an inspiring drag performer who embodies the essence of authenticity, glittering glamour and bold self-expression. Her radiant personality brightens the lives of those around them, and they serve as a shining example for individuals who want to embrace their true selves and dance

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14 Jul 2023

High-Flying Dancer You Should Know: Megan Lowe

Do you ever dream of flying through the air with super strength and grace? Megan Lowe doesn’t need to dream it. She’s dancing her way through unlikely spaces all over the Bay Area while generously sharing what she knows AND uplifting the AAPI community. Her company Megan Lowe Dances utilizes

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15 Jun 2023

Drag Queen You Should Know: Per Sia

If Per Sia’s laughter could be bottled and prescribed to help raise your spirits it would fly off the shelves. I was a little giddy to go to meet Per Sia at the iconic El Rio in San Francisco. She is one of the originators of Drag Queen Story Hour

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05 May 2023

Musician To Know: Criibaby – Making Music More Inclusive

On May 12th, The SF LGBT Center on Market is having a FREE concert & workshop called “Queer Vibes”, featuring Bay Area musician Criibaby. Criibaby just came back from Austin’s SXSW and has brought her SXSW set back with her as well as an interactive instrument which casts a gorgeous

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21 Dec 2022

The new hair metal holiday ballad from Love Jerks

Watching the Love Jerk’s music videos feels like you’re hanging out in the Mission in the 2000’s.  There’s a fun, weird, vibe in the air, and the scenes are full of DYI costumes, humor, and art nerds you probably did a shot with at Delerium at some point.

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14 Oct 2022

Meet The Person Behind Robot Dance Party

When you’re lounging with your BiRite ice cream in Dolores Park on a perfect San Francisco afternoon, you’re bound to see The City’s legendary Robot Dance Party (RDP). Swaying Side to Side with 4 speakers on his belly, they’re usually surrounded by fellow dancers enjoying the music and gettin’ into

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