Or, for more traditional fare ...

The Nutcracker comes to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House this season from November 28 - December 27.

Get your tickets here.

The Buttcracker is back!

'The Buttcracker' is back at Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret as the Demented Divas take on the holidays. You can see Portia Potty as the Virgin Mary singing how chic it is to be pregnant at Christmas, Iona Trailer explaining why blowjobs make the perfect holiday gift, Gabriella Butz'In whining about how hard is it to be a Jew at Christmas, and Nuclia Waste enjoying the fun of a lovely holiday swine flu ride.

Voted "The Best Place To Toss Your Fruitcake", the show only happens 8 nights in November and December. Last year's holiday shows completely sold out so buy tickets early or end up with coal in your fishnet stocking.

This holiday season support businesses that support the gay community

In time to kick-off of the holiday shopping season, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today released a guide to hundreds of popular American brands rated on businesses’ treatment of LGBT employees. “Buying for Equality 2010” divides businesses and their consumer products into red, yellow and green categories based on their score on the HRC Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, a nationally recognized benchmark of LGBT inclusion. The guide is available for download and viewing online at www.hrc.org/BuyersGuide.

“Congress is currently considering the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, a critical piece of workplace legislation that will include our community. Until all LGBT Americans get fair treatment in the workplace, we must support businesses that support us,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. “By purchasing products from businesses that support LGBT equality, shoppers send a clear message to businesses that their support, or lack thereof, will directly impact their bottom line.”

The LGBT community is estimated to have $712 billion in buying power this year, according to research by Witeck-Combs Communications and Marketresearch.com. A recent study by Witeck-Combs/Harris Interactive also found that 78 percent of LGBT people are extremely or very likely to consider brands that are known to provide equal workplace benefits for their employees, including LGBT workers.

More after the jump.


“From determining which car to purchase, to the right holiday gift for the kids, to everyday grocery shopping, this guide harnesses the power of equality-minded shoppers. At this moment it’s critically important that businesses hear that their customers support businesses that support us,” said Solmonese.

Fair-minded consumers are encouraged to write to businesses to either thank them for their support, ask them revise their policies, or encourage them to participate in the Corporate Equality Index. More information can be found at www.hrc.org/ConsumerAdvocacy.




Mile High Holidays

Denver is the perfect place for a holiday getaway or a romantic rendezvous. There are as many fun things to do as there are majestic peaks that overlook the city.

Visit the Denver Convention and Visitor's Bureau's Mile High Holidays website to find out more.

A Blackheart Christmas

The holidays are right around the corner and Blackheart Records, Joan Jett's record label, will be celebrating with their holiday album 'A Blackheart Christmas' available on vinyl for the very first time. The album features holiday standards from Girl in a Coma, The Dollyrots and original tunes from Seattle punks The Cute Lepers and veteran Blackheart band The Vacancies. A modern take on "Silent Night" closes out the 11-track offering recorded with Joan Jett on vocals and guitar.



Track Listing:
1. Blue Christmas - Girl in a Coma
2. The Elf Song - The Vacancies (original)
3. Santa Baby - The Dollyrots
4. Little Drummer Boy - Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
5. Christmas Is The Time To Say I Love You - The Cute Lepers
6. Father Christmas - The Vacancies
7. I'll Be Home For Christmas - Girl in a Coma
8. Winter Wonderland - Thommy Price featuring Nefertiti Bones
9. Home For Christmas - Kenny Laguna
10. All I Ever Want (Under The Christmas Tree) - The Cute Lepers (original)
11. Silent Night - The Blackhearts and special guests

Stream 'Blackheart Christmas' here.

Holidays in San Francisco

Where else can one meet a wicked witch, a porn star and a golden girl? Where else can one sing along, dance along, and drag along? Where else do Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas blend into a unique LGBT holiday season? Only in San Francisco!

Check out all the fabulous festivities after the jump.


October 2009
What a Wonderful World: The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus announces their upcoming cabaret show at the plush Lodge of the Regency Center with 8 p.m. shows Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, 2009 and a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Here’s a rare opportunity to hear individual voices of the chorus in solo performances and small ensembles, including the popular Vocal Minority, all conducted by Carl Pantle and hosted by Donna Sachet. Expect dynamic vocal renditions, delightful “choralography,” and a healthy dose of humor from this talented bunch. For additional information visit www.sfgmc.org.

Defying Inequality: The touring cast of the hit Broadway musical Wicked, featuring Patty Duke, hosts a fundraising variety show Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 at the Palace of Fine Arts Theater. Imagine performing six nights a week with two matinees and still giving up your one night off for a great cause, Marriage Equality USA. Additional confirmed performers include Bruce Vilanch, Matt Alber, Connie Champagne, Judy Gold, Meg Mackay and Billy Philadelphia. After the 7:30 p.m. performance, get up close and personal with the cast and crew at the VIP reception. Witches, both good and bad, are most welcome. For additional information visit www.cityboxoffice.com.

Halloween 2009: In response to unmanageably large crowds in the Castro for several years, San Francisco continues to encourage its citizens to enjoy diverse Halloween celebrations in their own neighborhoods on Oct. 31, 2009. A whole witches brew of events is posted at www.homeforhalloween.com. As always, there are great parties of interest to the LGBT Community leading up to that haunted day, most notably Queens Are Wild benefiting STOP AIDS Project at Mezzanine from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. Hot adult video stars will be dealing in the casino; while DJs Jason G and Lee Decker rule the dance floor, Bebe Sweetbriar hosts, and the phenomenal Kristine W performs. For additional information visit www.stopaids.org. On Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, Castro businesses will welcome respectful party people, but the streets are not scheduled to close. As an alternative that night, check out Halloween: A Party! at the Cat Club from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. hosted by the inimitable Heklina and Peaches Christ, complete with costume contest, horror film videos, midnight drag show, and more surprises.

Shoktoberfest 2009 – The Torture Garden: From Oct. 1 through November, Thrillpeddlers presents a series of performances at Hypnodrome Theatre at 575 10th St. Historic and often gory one-act plays alternate with the comic mock-operetta Pearls Over Shanghai, originated by the legendary SF Cockettes. Outrageous costumes, original songs, and sensory experiences including a lights-out spook show make these evenings truly haunting. For additional information visit www.thrillpeddlers.com.

November 2009
Mr. and Miss Gay San Francisco Pageant: On Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Hotel Whitcomb, Mr. Gay SF J.P. Soto and Miss Gay SF Charisma Glitterati step down and contestants vie for the 2009 title during a spirited evening sponsored by the Imperial Court. For more than 30 years this pageant has featured talent, interview, casual wear and eveningwear, often including five or more contestants for each title and a panel of celebrity judges. Think Project Runway meets American Idol meets Survivor. For additional information visit www.imperialcouncilsf.org.

From the ‘Hood to the House’: Glide Church, where many in the LGBT Community have found a welcoming spiritual home, gives thanks to the Reverend Cecil Williams in his 45th year of service with this annual holiday festival at the War Memorial Opera House Thursday, Nov.12, 2009. The 7 p.m. show features Maya Angelou, Rita Moreno, Alonzo King and the Glide Ensemble Choir. Beneficiaries include Mo’s Kitchen and Glide’s other charitable community programs. You’ll be on your feet with excitement most of the evening. For additional information visit www.glide.org.

Golden Gala Tribute to Rue McClanahan: Yes, the much beloved, bawdy “Golden Girl” is coming to the Castro Theatre Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, thanks to Mark Huestis, creator of Sordid Lives Del Shores. Join the VIP Reception at 6 p.m., followed by the 8 p.m. main event including an on stage interview, local entertainers, classic clip highlights on screen and much more. Partial proceeds benefit the AIDS Housing Alliance. For additional information visit www.ticketweb.com.

December 2009
17th Annual Songs of the Season: The intimate Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko again hosts this charming musical variety show, Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 30 through Nov. 2, 2009 created by Donna Sachet and including guest performers Abigail Zsiga, Sharon McNight, Connie Champagne, Bill Bunn, and more. Don’t expect the typical Christmas carols, but rather a spirited celebration of the warmth and gaiety of the season, benefiting the AIDS Emergency Fund. For additional information visit www.songsoftheseason.net.

Dance Along Nutcracker: The Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band, conducted by Jadine Louie, returns to Yerba Buena Arts Center Dec.12 and 13, 2009 for this truly unique twist on holiday traditions, inviting the audience to leave their seats and join in self-expressive abandon as the band plays rousing music from The Nutcracker and other seasonal favorites. Festive costumes are encouraged and even available on site. The matinee performance especially welcomes children of all ages. For additional information visit www.sflgfb.org.

Kung Pao Kosher Comedy: Only local comedian Lisa Geduldig could assemble this blend of comedy, food and ethnicity, Dec. 24 through 27, 2009, at the New Asia Restaurant in Chinatown. This year’s confirmed performers include headliner Jonathan Katz of Comedy Central, Brian Malow, and Hilary Schwartz, who will guarantee sidesplitting laughter between bites of potstickers. For additional information visit www.koshercomedy.com.

Home for the Holidays: For those looking to create their own holiday traditions, there is nothing like the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, conducted by Kathleen McGuire, at the Castro Theatre on Christmas Eve. Pick from three scheduled concert times and relish in favorite seasonal carols, boisterous sing-alongs, hilarious comic routines, and heart-warming family moments. For additional information visit www.sfgmc.org.