Renowned Ghanaian British architect David Adjaye on July 4 announced that he would be stepping away from a number of projects, the New York Times reports. The news came in the immediate wake of allegations, first reported in the Financial Times that same day, that he sexually assaulted or harassed three of his employees. The women, who have not been named, “accused him and his firm of different forms of exploitation — from alleged sexual assault and sexual harassment by him to a toxic work culture — that have gone unchecked for years,” according to the FT. The publication characterized Adjaye’s accusers as “black women in their forties at the time the alleged abuse occurred, . . . single mothers, well-connected professionally and from influential families.” All three are said to have known Adjaye before working for him, and to have shared friends and acquaintances with him.
Adjaye in a statement firmly rejected “any claims of sexual misconduct, abuse or criminal wrongdoing,” asserting that the “allegations are untrue, distressing for me and my family and run counter to everything I stand for.” He contended instead that he “entered into relationships which though entirely consensual, blurred the boundaries between my professional and personal lives.” Adjaye acknowledged that he was “ashamed” and “deeply sorry. To restore trust and accountability, I will be immediately seeking professional help in order to learn from these mistakes to ensure that they never happen again.”
Shortly after the allegations were made public, Adjaye relinquished his role as architectural adviser to Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, and suspended work on the British Holocaust Memorial, which he was commissioned to create. In a statement, he affirmed that he would give up all ceremonial roles and trusteeships so that the allegations did “not become a distraction.” The Multnomah County Library in Gresham, Oregon, announced that it had severed ties with Adjaye, whom it had earlier touted as one of the forthcoming structure’s architects.
Adjaye founded Adjaye Associates in 2000. Among the architectural firm’s notable projects are Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, in Washington, DC; Ruby City, a new art center in San Antonio, Texas; the Sugar Hill Mixed-Use Development, in Harlem, New York; and the Ethelbert Cooper Gallery of African and African American Art at the Hutchins Center at Harvard University. Current projects include the Studio Museum in Harlem and the National Cathedral of Ghana in Accra. Adjaye was knighted in 2017. In 2020, he won the prestigious Isamu Noguchi prize and became the first Black architect to win the Royal Institute of British Architects gold medal in the prize’s 173-year history.
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The Warhol Foundation today announced the forty-nine recipients of its spring 2023 grants. The foundation will award more than $4 million to arts organizations and institutions scattered across twenty states and the District of Columbia as well as one in Mexico City and another in Stockholm. Nineteen of those receiving funding are first-time recipients.
“The spring 2023 grantees have demonstrated admirable dedication to nurturing experimental artistic practice, providing artists with platforms from which to participate in critical cultural conversations,” said foundation president Joel Wachs in a statement. “The foundation’s support empowers institutions and the artists they serve to revisit and question accepted histories, highlight overlooked and underrepresented voices, and promote innovation and creativity.”
A number of grantees are those whose programs elevate experimental artmaking, creative thinking, and community engagement. Also receiving awards were arts organizations helping the unhoused to harness their creativity; those connecting artists to mentors and offering them space to create; and those supporting the LGBTQIA+ arts community. As well, eighteen institutions mounting solo and group shows addressing timely topics received funding. The foundation additionally announced $190,000 in support of curatorial projects whose themes include a nomadic residency, language and feminism, and Asian American art.
Among the first-time grantees are Chattanooga, Tennessee’s contemporary art–focused Stove Works, which hosts exhibitions, holds professional development workshops, and maintains production labs and an artist residency program; Katonah, New York’s River Valley Arts Collective, which connects area farmers, tribal members, and skilled craftspeople with artists to teach them sustainable and ethical ways of working with materials native to the region; and Portland, Oregon’s Gather:Make:Shelter, which helps the city’s unhoused population to develop their artistic skills. Repeat grantees include New York’s Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, whose exhibition program reflects diverse LGBTQIA+ histories; Omaha’s Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, which through its Sound Art + Experimental Music program offers residencies to sound artists; and the New Orleans Film Society, which is shifting its programming to support Southern BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ artists working in emerging digital and new media forms.
A full list of spring 2023 grantees is below.
Spring 2023 Grant Recipients | Program Support Over Two Years
Abron’s Arts Center – Henry Street Settlement, New York ($100,000)
Art21, New York ($100,000)
Bemis Art Center for Contemporary Arts, Omaha ($100,000)
Boffo, New York ($60,000)
BOMB/New Art Publications, Inc., Brooklyn, NY ($100,000)
Express Newark/Rutgers University Foundation, Newark, NJ ($80,000)
Flux Projects, Atlanta ($60,000)
500 Capp Street Foundation, San Francisco ($100,000)
516 ARTS, Albuquerque ($100,000)
Gather:Make:Shelter, Portland, OR ($80,000)
Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, New York ($100,000)
Los Angeles Poverty Department ($100,000)
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, New York ($100,000)
The Luminary, St. Louis ($100,000)
McColl Center, Charlotte, NC ($100,000)
New Orleans Film Society ($100,000)
NIAD Art Center, Richmond, CA ($60,000)
Oregon Contemporary, Portland ($100,000)
Public Media Institute, Chicago ($100,000)
Public Space One, Iowa City ($60,000)
RedLine, Denver ($100,000)
River Valley Arts Collective, Katonah, NY ($80,000)
Stove Works, Chattanooga, TN ($60,000)
Swiss Institute/NY, New York ($100,000)
Visual Art Exchange, Raleigh, NC ($80,000)
Vox Populi, Philadelphia ($60,000)
Spring 2023 Grant Recipients | Exhibition Support
Anchorage Museum, Alaska ($75,000)
“DEW Line: Early Warning System”
Baltimore Museum of Art ($100,000)
“Preoccupied: Indigenizing the Museum”
Burchfield Penney Art Center, Buffalo, NY ($60,000)
“Wilhelmina Godfrey: I am what I am”
Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh ($100,000)
“Widening the Lens: Photography, Ecology, and the Contemporary Landscape”
Center for Italian Modern Art, New York ($60,000)
“Corrado Cagli: Undoing Fascism”
Collaborative Cataloging Japan, Philadelphia ($80,000)
“Community of Images: Japanese Moving Images Artists in the US, 1960s & 1970s”
Dia Art Foundation, New York ($75,000)
“Cameron Rowland”
Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC ($100,000)
“OSGEMEOS”
IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Santa Fe ($100,000)
Exhibition program
Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles ($80,000)
“Scratching at the Moon”
Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond ($60,000)
“Dear Mazie”
Krannert Art Museum/University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL ($75,000)
“Millie Wilson: The Museum of Lesbian Dreams”
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York ($100,000)
“Reclaiming Egypt: African American Arts and Ancient Egypt: 1876 to Now”
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth ($100,000)
“Dreams of Emancipation”
Moderna Museet, Stockholm ($100,000)
Exhibition support
Seattle Art Museum ($100,000)
“Joyce J. Scott: Good Trouble”
Staten Island Museum, New York ($75,000)
“Taking Care: The ‘Black Angels’ of Seaview Hospital”
USC Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, CA ($60,000)
“Another Beautiful Country: Moving Images by Chinese American Artists”
Spring 2023 Grant Recipients | Curatorial Research Fellowships
The Bronx Museum of the Arts, New York ($40,000)
Monika Fabijanska
Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, Los Angeles ($50,000)
Julie Lazar
Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art/UC Davis, Davis, CA ($50,000)
Amy Sadao and Susette Min
Terremoto, Mexico City ($50,000)
Helena Lugo
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DANCE, OPERA, THEATER Atomic Comic @ Z Space Sara Toby Moore’s autobiographical ‘human cartoon fantasia’ show, featuring a host of comic actors, and video guest star Sharon Gless. $20-$55; thru July 8. 450 Florida St. http://www.zspace.org/atomic-comic (Read our interview with Moore.)
Brava Theatre Center Plays, dance, comedy and music concerts by BIPOC women at Brava Cabaret, 2773 24th St. (July 20, 7:30pm: Who’s Your Mami Comedy) and Theater, 2781 24th St. https://www.brava.org
A Chorus Line @ SF Playhouse New local production of the classic musical about dancers auditioning for a Broadway musical (music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Edward Kleban, book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante; conceived and originally directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett). $15-$100; thru Sept 9. 450 Post St. https://www.sfplayhouse.org
Circus Bella @ Bay Area Locations ‘Bananas!,’ the local circus’ 14th season, performed at multiple outdoor venues in SF, Oakland, Richmond and Reno; free, thru July 16. https://www.circusbella.org
Dear San Francisco @ Club Fugazi The ‘high-flying love story’ weaves local history with acrobatic theatrics and live music by The 7 Fingers company, now with new cast members, and a full food and beverage menu, celebrated its one-year residency; extended thru Dec. 31. $35-$99. 678 Green St. https://www.clubfugazisf.com/
Hurricane Diane @ Aurora Theatre Company, Berkeley Madeleine George’s play about a gardener whose life is upended by an angry god Dionysus in the form of a butch lesbian. $20-$70; thru July 13. 2081 Addison St. https://auroratheatre.org/hurricanediane
The Kinsey Sicks @ New Conservatory Theatre Center (photo: Lois Tema)
The Kinsey Sicks @ New Conservatory Theatre Center The wacky dragapella quartet returns with their new show, ‘Drag Queen Storytime Gone Wild!’ $35-$45. July 5-16. 25 Van Ness Ave. https://nctcsf.org
Les Misérables @ Orpheum Theatre Touring production of the Broadway hit musical based on the Victor Hugo novel about the French Revolution. $60-$230. July 5-23. 1192 Market St. https://www.broadwaysf.com/ (Read our interviews with actors Haley Dortch and Christine Heesun Hwang.)
Out of Character @ Berkeley Repertory Theatre Tony-winning actor Ari’el Stachel’s solo show about the struggles of growing up an Israeli American of Yemeni Jewish descent. $24-$89; July 30. Peet’s Theatre, 2025 Addison Ave. https://www.berkeleyrep.org (Read our review.)
Ari’el Stachel’s ‘Out of Character’ @ Berkeley Repertory Theatre
San Francisco Mime Troupe The company performs’Breakdown, a New Musical’ about homelessness, at many outdoor spaces. Free/donations; thru Sept. 4. https://www.sfmt.org
San Francisco Opera @ War Memorial Opera House Summer programs take place at various venues. https://www.sfopera.com/
Solo Shows @ The Marsh New and return engagements with acclaimed local storyteller/performers. Don Reed’s ‘The Never Too Late Show,’ Sat 8pm, Sun 5pm, thru July 30. 1062 Valencia St. Also, at 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley: Josh Kornbluth’s ‘Citizen Brain’ thru July 29. ($10-$35). www.themarsh.org
Susan Ottaviano (‘Book of Love’) and Chris Young (‘The Green Witch’s Guide to Magical Plants’) @ Fabulosa Books
LITERARY, LECTURES, SPECIAL EVENTS Events @ The Green Arcade Bookstore presents author readings often with California and social justice themes. 1680 Market St. https://thegreenarcade.com/
Gary Pedler, Jim Provenzano @ Eureka Valley/Harvey Milk Memorial Library The two gay authors read from and discuss their recently published books (‘Gaydonia,’ ‘Finding Tulsa’). Free/books for sale. July 11, 6pm-7pm. 1 Jose Sarria Court at 16th St. sfpl.org
LGBT Events @ Fabulosa Books Author readings, in-store and online monthly (4th Saturdays) book club group discussion of literary works, 8:30pm-10pm. July 18, 7pm: Susan Ottaviano (‘Book of Love’) and Chris Young (‘The Green Witch’s Guide to Magical Plants’). July 20, 7pm: Manuel Betancourt (‘The Male Gazed’). July 25, 7pm: Sex Worker Story Hour with Don Shewey (‘Daddy Lover God’) and Allen Silver (‘Man of Use’). 489 Castro St. https://www.fabulosabooks.com/
Manny’s Cafe and event space hosts engaging talks with prominent authors, activists and politicians. 3092 16th St. https://welcometomannys.com/
Queer & Well @ SF LGBT Center The Center’s wellness program celebrates its first year with new informative workshops and clinics. 1800 Market St. https://www.sfcenter.org/
Queer Words Listen to online literary chats hosted by author Wayne Goodman, with guests Kelliane Parker, Brian Broome, Michael Nava, Vi Khi Nao, Anne Shade, Brontez Purnell, Christopher Castellani, the late Leslie Cohen and many others. https://queerwords.org/
SF Public Library Online and in-person author events at The Hormel Center; special Pride events thru June include readings, film screenings (in Koret Auditorium), workshops and more. July 18, 6pm: Zinething, the LGBTQ zine-making workshop. July 26, 6pm: Show Us Your Spines, Radar Productions’ The QTBIPOC Archives Residency reading. Also, check out books and DVDs, see various book-themed exhibits. 100 Larkin St. www.sfpl.org
Adam Pascal @ Feinstein’s at the Nikko
MUSIC Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center International music and dance concerts at the East Bay venue celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special schedule of concerts. 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. https://www.ashkenaz.com/
Cal Performances @ UC Berkeley Music and dance concerts and more. Zellerbach Hall, Bancroft Way at Dana St., Berkeley. calperformances.org
Feinstein’s at the Nikko The upscale nightclub presents cabaret concerts. July 7 & 8: Broadway star Adam Pascal ($65). Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. https://www.feinsteinssf.com/
Freight & Salvage, Berkeley Music venue presents folk, rock, blues musicians and more. 2020 Addison St, Berkeley. https://thefreight.org/
Great American Music Hall Enjoy live music at the classic venue. 859 O’Farrell St. https://gamh.com/
Help is on the Way XXVII @ Marines’ Memorial Theater ‘Broadway and Beyond,’ the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation’s latest benefit concert, features cast members from the touring production of ‘Les Miserables,’ Leanne Borghesi, Marta Sanders, David Burnham, Del Shores, Denny Holiday and more. $39 and up July 16, 7:30pm. 609 Sutter St. VIP after-party at the Beacon Grand Hotel. https://www.reaf-sf.org/
Leanne Borghesi at Help is on the Way XXVII @ Marines’ Memorial Theater
The Lost Church Intimate music and theater venue presents local and touring performers in a variety of styles. 988 Columbus Ave. https://thelostchurch.org/
Noe Music In-person and online concerts in many genres; classical, folk, early music. 1021 Sanchez St. https://www.noemusic.org/
Old First Concerts Enjoy in-person, live-streamed and archived music concerts of classic and contemporary music. 1751 Sacramento St. https://www.oldfirstconcerts.org
Queer Vibes @ SF Center LGBT musicians perform a variety of genres. www.eventbrite.com
San Francisco Performances @ Herbst Theatre Chamber music, classical, vocal concerts and recitals. 401 Van Ness Ave. http://sfperformances.org/
San Francisco Symphony @ Davies Symphony Hall In-person and online concerts. 201 Van Ness Ave. http://www.sfsymphony.org/
SF Jazz The acclaimed venue presents their concert series. 201 Franklin St. https://www.sfjazz.org
SF Live Arts @ Cyprian’s Concerts by acclaimed musicians in a variety of genres. 2097 Turk St. https://sflivearts.org/
Stern Grove Festival Free summer concert series returns thru Aug. 20. Rhoda Goldman Concert Meadow, 19th Ave. at Sloat Blvd. https://www.sterngrove.org/
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley Intimate restaurant, nightclub and music venue presents all kinds of music, in the historical Masonic Lodge. 9 Corte Madera Ave. https://sweetwatermusichall.com/
Yoshi’s The elegant nightclub-restaurant features jazz and R&B musicians. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. https://yoshis.com
‘Art With Elders: The Power of Creativity and Community’ @ City Hall Gallery
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 111 Minna Gallery Downtown gallery exhibits vibrant contemporary artworks; The Bay Area 5 group exhibit. 111 Minna St. 111minnagallery.com
Art With Elders: The Power of Creativity and Community @ City Hall Gallery SFAC Galleries partners with Art With Elders for a group exhibition of works by diverse senior artists; thru Aug. 25. Ground Floor and North Light Court, 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place. https://sfartscommission.org/
Asian Art Museum ‘Beyond Bollywood: 2000 Years of Dance in Art,’ a multimedia showcase of dance, bringing a wide array of sculpture, painting, textiles, jewelry, photographs, and more, thru July 10. Also, ‘Resilient Traditions: Korean American Stories Told Through Paper,’ Fri-Mon 10am-5pm. Thu. 1pm-8pm. 200 Larkin St. asianart.org
Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive ‘What Has Been and What Could Be: The BAMPFA Collection,’ thru June 9, 2024. ‘Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archaeology of Memory.’ ‘Quilts, Blankets, and Tapestry: Contemporary Art and Textiles.’ 2155 Center St., Berkeley. www.bampfa.org
Bob Mizer Foundation ‘So It Begins… Bob Mizer Early Work, 1945-1955,’ The first exhibit to open in The Bob Mizer Foundation’s new downtown headquarters, with many of his unusual and pre-physique-era works; thru July 15. 920 Larkin St. https://www.bobmizer.org
‘So It Begins… Bob Mizer Early Work, 1945-1955’ @ Bob Mizer Foundation
Bravo: Celebrating San Francisco Opera, Its Italian Roots and Legacy @ Museo Italo Americano exhibit about San Francisco Opera’s first century and the early history of the Italian community’s impact on the art form; in partnership with San Francisco Opera and Museum of Performance + Design, with performances through the run; Tuesdays through Fridays 12pm-4pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm thru Oct. 22. Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd. https://museoitaloamericano.org/
California Academy of Sciences The fascinating science museum includes live creatures (aquarium, terrarium) and educational exhibits. New: ‘The World’s Largest Dinosaurs,’ an exhibit about sauropods Mamenchisaurus and Argentinosaurus. Also; ‘Venom: Fangs, Stingers, and Spines,’ all about venomous creatures. ‘Wander Woods,’ an outdoor kids and families play space, ‘Living Worlds,’ a planetarium show. Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm. Sun 11am-5pm. Nightlife Live parties July 12, 13, 27, Aug. 10, Sept. 14 & Oct. 12, 6pm-10pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. https://www.calacademy.org/
California institute of Integral Studies Art and culture center hosts classes, workshops, exhibits. 1453 Mission St. http://www.artsatciis.org/
Cartoon Art Museum ‘Thor and Loki: Midgard Family Mayhem,’ an exhibition of original artwork from the forthcoming book by Jeffrey Brown, thru Aug. 27. ‘An Edward Gorey Menagerie,’ thru July 9. Meggie Ramm’s art (‘BatCat’), part of the Emerging Artist Showcase thru Aug. 6. Ongoing: ‘The Batman Armory.’ Open daily (except Wed.) 11am-5pm. 781 Beach St. www.cartoonart.org
Castro Art Walk Multiple galleries host evening receptions to showcase their exhibits; first Fridays, 5pm-8pm. Next: July 7. https://www.instagram.com/castroartwalk/
See the giant ‘corpse plant’ @ Conservatory of Flowers
Catharine Clark Gallery Contemporary art exhibits. Deborah Oropallo and Michael Goldin’s ‘American Gothic’ thru July 15. 248 Utah St. https://cclarkgallery.com/
Chabot Space & Science Center Programs include live science programs each Wed., 10:30am, virtual telescope viewings each Sat. 9pm. Free/$15. 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland. chabotspace.org
Chinese Cultural Center Exhibition of new work by Bay Area-based contemporary ceramic artist Cathy Lu. 750 Kearny St. https://www.cccsf.us/
Chosen Familias: Familias Por Elección @ Consulado General de México GLBT Historical Society and the Consulate present a new version of the GLBTHS’s 2019 exhibit about LGBTQ Mexican communities. 532 Folsom St. RSVP: cultura.sfr@sre.gob.mxhttps://www.glbthistory.org
Comics in the City @ California College of the Arts Artist talks and panels featuring numerous local comic artists; thru Aug. 4. Timken Hall, 1111 8th St. www.portal.cca.edu
Conservatory of Flowers Beautiful indoor and outdoor floral exhibits in the classic arboretum; special events and parties, too. See the amazing ‘Scarlett the Corpse Flower.’ 100 JFK Drive, Golden Gate Park. Free/$12. www.conservatoryofflowers.org
Contemporary Jewish Museum Mika Rottenberg’s ‘Spaghetti Blockchain,’ thru Oct 22. Also, ‘Gillian Laub: Family Matters,’ an exhibit of her family portraits. ‘Cara Levine: To Survive I Need You to Survive,’ thru July 30. ‘L’chaim: Celebrating Our Building at 15,’ thru June 9, 2024. Free/$16. 736 Mission St. thecjm.org
‘Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence’ @ de Young Museum
Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento ‘Breaking the Rules: Paul Wonner and Theophilus Brown,’ an exhibit of the two gay artists’ works; thru Aug. 27. 216 O St. https://www.crockerart.org/ (Read our feature article.)
David Ireland House Home converted into an intimate gallery of unusual art projects by the later artist and designer; also, Ann Hamilton’s ‘here, there, then, now,’ a mixed media homage to Ireland’s work. 500 Capp St. https://500cappstreet.org/ (Read our article.)
de Young Museum ‘Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence,’ an exhibit of stunning paintings and sculptures; thru Oct. 15. (Read our feature.) Also, ‘Ansel Adams in Out Time,’ an exhibit of the renowned landscape photographer’s prints, paired with 23 other environmental artists, thru July 23. ‘Lhola Amira: Facing the Future,’ collections of American, African, Oceanic, costume arts, sculpture and more. Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:15pm. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. deyoung.famsf.org
Exploratorium ¡Plantásticas! Our Lives With Plants’ thru Sept. 10. ‘The Great Animal Orchestra,’ thru Oct. 15. Also, talks and demos with a science theme, including comet-cam and more; weekly After Dark nighttime parties (6pm-10pm) have returned. Pier 15. www.exploratorium.edu
Foreign Lens Candid City street photography collective’s debut group exhibit. 513 Green St. https://www.candidcityspc.com/
Fraenkel Gallery Martine Gutierrez’ ‘Anti-Icon: Apokalypsis,’ the artist’s series of iconic photo self-portraits; thru July 15. 49 Geary St. https://fraenkelgallery.com
Gallery 16 Solo exhibitions of works by Zuzana Licko and the late gay designer/painter Rex Ray; thru July 22. Curator tour June 24, 1pm-3pm. 501 3rd St. https://gallery16.com/
‘Curve Magazine Cartoons: A Dyke Strippers’ Retrospective’ @ GLBT History Museum
GLBT History Museum New: ‘Curve Magazine Cartoons: A Dyke Strippers’ Retrospective,’ opens July 13, 7pm reception ($10). ‘Doris Fish: Ego as Artform,’ an exhibit of archival material documenting the illustrious Australian/San Franciscan drag artist; curated by Bob Davis. Also: ‘Matchmaking in the Archive: 19 Conversations with the Dead and 3 Encounters with Ghosts,’ a companion exhibit to E.G. Crichton’s book about historic archival subjects; ‘Queer Past Becomes Present,’ the original Rainbow Flag, and ‘The Flag in the Map: Charting Rainbow Flag Stories.’ Online exhibits include ‘Stories of Our Movement: Bay Area Reporter at 50,’ ‘AIDS Treatment Activism,’ ‘Legendary: African American LGBTQ Past Meets Present, Fighting Back,’ and other exhibits. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org
Gregangelo Museum Take tours at the 27-room mansion filled with eccentric unusual interactive artworks and performances. 225 San Leandro Way. www.gregangelomuseum.com
Gray Area Unusual and contemporary art exhibits and installations. 2665 Mission St. https://grayarea.org/
Haight Street Art Center ‘Dawn State MCXT,’ Monica Canilao + Xara Thustra and Flying Colors, Silky Shoemaker, thru July. Thu-Sun 12pm-6pm. 215 Haight St. https://haightstreetart.org/
Harvey Milk Photo Center View exhibits of masterful photographic art; ‘Soft Defiance’ group exhibit thru July 15; also online galleries. 50 Scott St. https://www.harveymilkphotocenter.org/
Headlands Center for the Arts 40th anniversary exhibits of site-specific art. 944 Simmonds Road, Sausalito. https://www.headlands.org/
Hunters Point Shipyard Artists Gallery, artists in residence and open studios events throughout the year. 451 Galvez; 1 Rankin St. www.shipyardartists.com
‘The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England’ @ Legion of Honor
The Lab ‘Pictures of You,’ a group exhibition of works by Headlands Center for the Arts Graduate Fellows. Opening reception July 8, 5pm-7pm. thru July 29. Thu-Sun 12pm-5pm. 2948 16th St. https://www.thelab.org/
Legion of Honor New: ‘The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England,’ thru Sept. 24. European and ancient art, giant Renaissance landscapes and historic paintings, plus classical sculptures and contemporary works, from Degas, Manet, Caillebotte and Vuillard to Egyptian, Greek and Roman artifacts; also, Wangechi Mutu’s fascinating modern outdoor and indoor sculptures. Tue-Sun, 9:30am-5:15pm. Free/$15. 100 34th Ave, Lincoln Park. legionofhonor.famsf.org
Letterform Archive ‘Subscription to Mischief,’ an exhibit of graffiti zines of the 1990s. 2325 3rd St. https://letterformarchive.org/
Lost Art Salon Intimate gallery exhibits small and unusual works of note by contemporary and early 20th-century artists, including LGBT artists. 245 S. Van Ness. #303. https://lostartsalon.com
Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive Renovated and re-opened archives, sponsored by the GLBT Historical Society; open to students, scholars, and the public by appointment only. 3021 Irwin St., Vallejo. https://lltransarchive.org/
Manna Gallery ‘Flux,’ Elaine Maute’s exhibit of paintings. Also, Orlando Smith retrospective. 473 25th St., Oakland. https://www.mannagallery.com/
Mill Valley Public Library ‘Chains of Fires: LGBTQ+ History in Mill Valley,’ an exhibit of photos and ephemera documenting the overlooked local Marin County history; also, oral history recoding project ongoing thru July. 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. www.millvalleylibrary.libcal.com
Marbie’s ‘Good Love Is Hard to Find’ at Hashimoto Contemporary @ Minnesota Street Art Project
Minnesota Street Art Project Multiple galleries – Rena Bransten Gallery, Nancy Toomey Fine Art, Municipal Bonds, Eleanor Harwood Gallery, The Jones Institute and more- host different artist exhibits. Richard Mosse’s ‘Broken Spectre’ extended thru July 8. Marbie’s ‘Good Love Is Hard to Find,’ July 8-Aug. 5 at Hashimoto Contemporary. SF Art Book Fair, July 13-16. 1275 Minnesota St. https://minnesotastreetproject.com/
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Exhibits of art by Latino artists, plus events. ‘Frida Interview: A Ribbon Around a Bomb,’ a play by William Maynez. July 7, 7pm. $15. ‘Chatting with History,’ an art exhibit of works by Eugene Rodriguez, thru Aug. 5; opening reception July 8, 2pm-4pm. 2869 Mission St. missionculturalcenter.org
Museum of the African Diaspora ‘Black Venus,’ an exhibition surveying the legacy of Black women in visual culture from fetishized, colonial-era caricatures to the work of over 20 contemporary artists who are reclaiming the rich complexity of Black womanhood; thru Aug. 20. Other exhibits include contemporary works by African and Black artists, and about Black culture; also, award-winning films, talks and music performances focusing on Black artists in multiple media. Free-$12. 685 Mission St. www.moadsf.org
Museum of Craft & Design Innovative art and design exhibits, like Anne Hicks Siberell’s ‘Fight and Flight: Crafting a Bay Area Life Concrete Journals,’ thru Sept. 10. 2589 3rd St. www.sfmcd.org
NIAD Art Center, Richmond The art studio for developmentally disabled adults shares in-person and online exhibits and sells beautiful works of art; window displays and weekly online exhibitions. 551 23rd St., Richmond. https://niadart.org/
Oakland Museum ‘Black Power’ and ‘Dorothea Lange: Photography as Activism,’ both ongoing. Friday night interactive displays and live music. 1000 Oak St., Oakland. museumca.org
The Pink and Purple Church in the Castro Online multimedia exhibit documenting the history of Metropolitan Community Church, its LGBTQ-inclusive services and outreach through the AIDS pandemic. http://arspgallery.com/mccsf-exhibit-main/
Pride and Progress The Victory Fund’s online exhibit showcases a timeline of LGBT political history. https://www.prideandprogress.org/
Queer Arts Featured LGBTQ-owned pop-up gallery set in the former site of Harvey Milk’s camera shop. 575 Castro St. Donate to their emergency rent hike fundraiser. www.queerartsfeatured.com
Queering the Crip, Cripping the Queer Online version of a new group exhibit at Berlin’s Schedules Museum that explores the multiple historical, cultural, and political intersections of queerness and disability. https://queer-crip.schwulesmuseum.de/en/
Root Division Gallery hosts exhibits, classes, artist studios and events. 1131 Mission St. https://rootdivision.org/
Rosie the Riveter Historical Park, Richmond Museum showcases the real women who built WWII planes, with films, events and talks. Open daily 10am-5pm. 1414 Harbour Way. https://rosietheriveter.org
RVCA SF Art Gallery ‘Space Claw,’ an exhibit of works by Emily Fromm and George Rocha celebrating 50 years of Sutro Tower. 1485 Haight St. https://rvca.com/blog/_art_&_friends/
San Francisco Historical Society Museum Ongoing and new exhibits, and historian talks, of fascinating local history. Thu-Sat 10am-4pm. 608 Commercial St. https://www.sfhistory.org/
San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles ‘Queer Threads: Crafting Identity and Community,’ a new exhibit of works by several artists in the LGBTQ community working in fiber crafts. $5-$10. Fri-Sun thru Aug. 20. 520 South 1st Street, San Jose. https://www.sjquiltmuseum.org/ (Read our feature article.)
Rakeem Cunningham’s ‘Black Chrysalis’ @ Schlomer Haus Gallery
Schlomer Haus Gallery New Castro/Duboce gay-owned art gallery. July 7, 5pm-9pm: opening of Rakeem Cunningham’s ‘Black Chrysalis.’ 2128 Market St. Tue-Sat 12pm to 6pm and by appointment. https://schlomerhaus.com/
SF Arts Commission Gallery ‘Invincible Black Soul: The Art of Bearing Witness,’ a three-person exhibition featuring the works of artists Mark Harris, Raymond L. Haywood, and Bryan Keith Thomas. The exhibition explores the work and legacy of influential novelist, playwright, activist, and public intellectual, James Baldwin; thru July 8. War Memorial Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Ave. https://www.sfartscommission.org
SF Botanical Garden Beautiful spacious gardens with multiple plants, trees and flowers. Free entry for SF residents; others $3-$10. 1199 9th Ave., Golden Gate Park. https://www.sfbg.org
SF Museum of Modern Art ‘Frank Bowling: The New York Years 1966-1975,’ thru Sept. 10. ‘Kinship: Photography and Connection,’ a group exhibit thru Sept. 5. Diego Rivera’s massive 1940 mural ‘Pan American Unity’; ‘Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue;’ ‘Sightlines: Photographs from the Collection;’ also, Pop, Abstract, and Figurative art collections. Reg. admission free/$25; reserved, timed ticketing. Mon 10am-5pm. Thu 1pm-8pm. Fri-Sun 10am-5pm. First Thursdays free. 151 Third St. www.sfmoma.org
SF Public Library Book displays at the James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center, 3rd floor. Also, book exhibits on the 6th floor. 100 Larkin St. https://sfpl.org/
SOMArts Cultural Center Various art exhibits and events. 934 Brannan St. www.somarts.org
Southern Exposure Unusual art and installations and online projects. 3030 20th St. https://soex.org
Jun Yang’s ‘Grow and Reveal’ @ Strut SF
Strut SF The LGBTQ health and wellness center also hosts art exhibits and talks. Jun Yang’s ‘Grow and Reveal’ and Lawrence Lindell and Breena Nunez’s ‘The House of Black.’ 470 Castro St. https://www.sfaf.org/locations/strut
Telematic Gallery focusing on innovative experimental works in video and electronic media. 323 10th St. https://www.tttelematiccc.com
Tunnel Tops @ Presidio New outdoor beautifully landscaped area with scenic views, recreation, ranger talks, murals, and visiting food trucks. www.eventbrite.comwww.presidiotunneltops.gov
Vessel Gallery In-person and online exhibits. 490 Lake Park Ave. #10022, Oakland. www.vessel-gallery.com
Walt Disney Family Museum Located in The Presidio, the museum dedicated to the art of Disney films hosts online and in-person exhibits, classes and events. New exhibition: ‘Disney Cats & Dogs.’ 104 Montgomery St. www.waltdisney.org
We Were There Online tours of art museums, showcasing hidden and overlooked LGBT themes, subjects and artists. http://wewerethere.org/
Winchester Mystery House, San Jose Strange and beautiful mansion with tour exhibits, brunch service, and live performances celebrates 100 years. $20-$42. 525 S. Winchester Blvd. https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/
Worker Online exhibit showcases photos and historic paintings of sex workers by 19 artists, from the late 19th-Century of Edouard Manet and Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec to modern day contemporaries such as Felix Gonzalez-Torres, David Hockney, Nan Goldin, Bruce LaBruce and Margie Schnibbe. NSFW. www.artreporttoday.com
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Unusual modern art exhibits, film screenings, murals, and tours. ‘Taravat,’ mid-career survey of Iranian-American artist Taravat Talepasand’s work that visualizes her dual identity, displacement, and the policing of women across geographies, thru July 23. Sean Fader’s ‘Insufficient Memory,’ ongoing. July 9, 1pm: Sean Fader and Maureen Towey’s screening and talk, ‘Queer American Memorials.’ 701 Mission St. https://ybca.org
440 Castro (photo: Steven Underhill)
NIGHTLIFE 440 Castro Friendly neighborhood bar has ample outdoor seating, and indoor drink specials, Monday underwear parties and two bars. 440 Castro St. http://www.the440.com/
The Academy LGBTQ social club offers membership, plus public events, art exhibits, music, community talks, wine-tastings and more. 2166 Market St. www.academy-sf.com
After Dark @ Exploratorium Evening cocktail parties at the interactive science museum, with different themes; Thursdays 6pm-10pm. Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green St.) https://www.exploratorium.edu/
Asia SF Dining, nightlife and classy drag performers mix at the popular SoMa club that’s celebrating 25 years; dinner shows from $59-$79. 201 9th St. https://asiasf.com/
Aunt Charlie’s Lounge The intimate bar serves strong drinks and hosts frequent drag shows. 133 Turk St.
Beaux Popular Market Street club, with drag entertainers, gogo studs, drinks and food. Shangri-La second Saturdays. Latin Divas Live 4th Saturdays, You/nique 3rd Saturdays. Big Top Sundays and Friday Manimal with studly gogos. Drag brunch Sat & Sun, 2pm & 4pm. Pan Dulce Wednesdays, and weekly ‘Drag Race’ viewings. 2344 Market St. https://www.beauxsf.com/
Blush Wine Bar Popular wine bar also has a tasty food menu, live music events, too. 476 Castro St. https://blushwinebar.com
Bong-O Bingo @ Mission Cannabis Club DJ Dank’s fun pot party includes games, drag, cannabis prizes and high hilarity. $15 ($10 minimum purchase). July 8, 4pm-8pm. 2442 Mission St. https://missioncannabisclub.com/
Bottom of the Hill The queer-friendly nightclub hosts concerts by local and touring rock, punk and other-genre indie bands. 1233 17th St. http://www.bottomofthehill.com
The Cafe Popular Castro nightclub with a dance floor and lounge areas, two bars, drag shows and gogo dancers on select nights; Picante Latin night on Thursdays. 2369 Market St. https://cafesf.com/
The Cinch Historic bar in the Polk district. July 9, 4pm-8pm: Cockettes or Bust fundraiser for the historic performance group’s fall trip to New York City for their Joe’s Pub shows; with singing, silent auction, raffle and Hibiscus T-shirts sale (also donate to the GoFundMe). 1723 Polk St. http://www.cinchsf.com/
Cockettes benefit @ The Cinch
Club 1220 Walnut Creek’s gay bar, with drag shows, karaoke and dance nights. 1220 Pine St., Walnut Creek. https://club1220.com/
Club OMG Intimate mid-Market nightclub includes DJed dancing, drag shows and a karaoke night. 43 6th St. http://www.clubomgsf.com/
Curio Rexy hosts 12pm & 2pm drag brunch shows with Kylie Minono, Kipper Snacks, Bionka Simone and other talents. 775 Valencia St. https://www.curiobarsf.com/
Decant SF New lesbian-owned wine bar and shop with tasting and culinary events, local delivery and shipping. 1168 Folsom St. https://decantsf.com/
Detour Castro bar and restaurant with pinball and arcade games; drag bingo Wed. nights. 2200 Market St. https://www.detoursf.com/
Dirty Habit, Hotel Zelos Hotel’s fifth-floor bar & restaurant hosts themed nights, crafted cocktails and heated rooftop elegant ambiance. 12 4th St. https://www.zhotelssf.com/
The Edge Musical Wednesdays, the weekly Monster Show, Beards & Booze and other events have returned to the popular bar. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.com
The EndUp Historic SoMa nightclub hosts straight, gay and whatever late-night dance events. 401 6th St. https://theendupsf.com/
Eros SF’s queer sex club in a new location (site of the historic Bulldog Baths), open daily at 2pm to 10pm-12am; memberships available. 18+ only. $10-$30. 132 Turk St. www.erossf.com
Fireside Lounge, Alameda Woman-owned LGBT-friendly bar with live shows, outdoor lounge, cool cocktails. 1453 Webster St. https://www.thefiresidelounge.com/
Fluid510, Oakland New nightclub from the founders of Port Bar blends LGBTQ, straight and fluid patronage; Jush Sundays drag cabaret, 9pm. Fri-Sun at 4pm-12am. 1544 Broadway. https://www.facebook.com/Fluid510/ (Read our feature article.)
Gay Wine Weekend
Gay Wine Weekend 14th annual weekend of wine-tastings, dining and parties outdoors in scenic Sonoma at Vintner’s Resort Spa, La Crema Winery and other venues. $40-$950. July 14-16. https://www.outinthevineyard.com/ (Read our feature article.)
Golden Bull, Oakland LGBT-friendly bar presents diverse live music acts; Queeraoke on 2nd and 4th Sundays at 7pm. 412 14th St. https://goldenbullbar.com/
Hi Tops Popular sports bar with multiple TV screens, events, and an irresistible snack menu. 2247 Market St. https://www.hitopsbar.com/hi-tops-sf
Jolene’s SoMa queer and woman/trans-owned nightclub and restaurant; Coyote Queer, second Saturdays, with DJs Koslov & Livv, and a costume contest. Queer Karaoke Thursdays; UHaul SF on Fridays. Sunday brunch drag show 11am-5pm. 2700 16th St. http://jolenessf.com/index.html
Lookout Castro bar with a panoramic view. Bounce (Sat. nights), Lips & Lashes Drag Brunch with host Carnie Asada (Sat. afternoons), Jock (Sunday nights), and frequent themed fundraisers. 3600 16th St. http://www.lookoutsf.com/
Bears & beards @ Lone Star Saloon
Lone Star Saloon DJed events at the historic bear bar, special events, plus regular nights of rock music and patio hangouts. July 7: Bear Trap with DJ Chakaquan. 1354 Harrison St. https://www.lonestarsf.com/
Lyon & Swan New gay-owned North Beach supper club with a diverse array of live cabaret acts; vocalists, jazz bands and comedy acts; also, specialty cocktails and meals (closed Tue-Wed). 124 Columbus Ave. https://www.lyonandswan.com/ (Read our feature article on performers Kippy Marks, Max Embers, Michael Martinez and Jeovani Abenoja.)
Marin County Fair Enjoy rides, exhibits, carnival games and live music concerts; Patti LaBelle, July 7, 7:30pm. $35-$60. June 30-July 4, 11am-11pm. https://www.fair.marincounty.org/2023
Martuni’s The intimate martini bar hosts music cabaret acts. Pianist Russell Deason hosts the fun weekly Monday Happy Hour open mic gathering. Katya Presents, a monthly music series hosted by Katya Smirnoff-Skyy with pianist Joe Wicht (Read our interview). On last Sundays, 7pm, singer Carly Ozard hosts a monthly concert series (Read our interview), 5:30pm-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market.
Midnight Sun The popular bar celebrates 50 years. Timeline Tuesdays, Honeypot Fridays with gogo studs; Galaxy Saturday nights with DJ Lu; K-Pop and drag shows like Munro’s at Midnight, 10pm Monday nights. plus Thursday Media Noche, and more. 4067 18th St. https://www.midnightsunsf.com/ (Read our interview with Media Noche host Betty Fresas.)
Milk SF Queer cafe in the Mission offers coffee, pastries, food, local drag shows. Sober Karaoke on 4th Wednesdays, 6pm-9:30pm. 302 Valencia St. https://www.milk-sf.com/
The Mix Castro bar with pool table, jukebox, popular patio. 4086 18th St.
Moby Dick Popular neighborhood bar known for its colorful aquarium and tasty drinks celebrates 40 years. 4049 18th St. https://www.facebook.com/MobyDickBar/
Muevelo @ Que Rico, Oakland Enjoy the new nightclub’s weekly dance party with DJed grooves, drag divas, and gogo studs. Fridays, $10 and up, 9:30pm-3am. 381 15th St., Oakland. www.quericonightclub.com
Tenderoni’s Princess drag king takeover @ Oasis
Oasis The multiple award-winning nightclub’s shows include: ‘Sex and the City Live’ thru July 8. Danica Roem fundraiser July 8, 11am-1pm. July 7, 10pm: Iconique drag show and dance night. Tine Turner tribute concert and drag show July 9, 7pm. Ongoing: Oasis Tea Dance with D’Arcy Drollinger, Yves St. Croissant and Per Sia, 4pm-8pm Sundays. Also, Princess, the weekly Saturday night drag show, 10pm-2am (July 8 with Tenderoni’s drag king takeover). Reparations, the Fridays all-Black drag show, 10pm-2am; Legacy, a trans women artistry night, Thursdays, 10pm-2am. Karaoke & Cocktails with Emma Peel, Tuesdays, 7pm-11pm. 398 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Pilsner Inn Historic neighborhood bar (since 1980) with an easy vibe, pool table, an excellent beer selection, and a spacious back patio. 225 Church St. http://www.pilsnerinn.com/
Port Bar, Oakland 7th anniversary celebrations July 7-9 with a Cowboy Disco party and more. Also: Shake It Up Saturdays and Juicy (also Saturdays); Women’s night Sundays; Wednesdays are a Drag shows at 9pm, 10pm & 11pm; Big Gay Trivia with Jeremy Jones on Tuesdays; Thursdays, Karaoke Star hosted by Amoura Teese, who also hosts the Sunday Drag Brunch, 11:30am and 2pm. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com|
Port Bar’s 7th anniversary
Powerhouse Bar Popular cruisy SoMa bar; Underwear Thursdays; Juanita MORE’s Powerblouse (fun drag makeovers) 1st Saturdays, Glamamore’s Pillows drag show on Mondays; and Beat Pig, 3rd Saturdays; Lance Holman’s Lick It (4th Saturdays). 1347 Folsom St. https://www.powerhousebar.com/
Que Rico LGBT Latinx nightclub features cute gogo guys and fun drag shows, DJed dance floor, brunch and dinner menus, too. 381 15th St., Oakland. www.quericonightclub.com
R3 Hotel, Guerneville The hotel hosts parties at its poolside and bar. 16390 4th St. www.eventbrite.com
Rainbow Cattle Company, Guerneville The Russian River’s LGBTQ bar serves up local fun since 1979. 16220 Main St. https://www.queersteer.com/
El Rio The popular bar with a spacious outdoor patio hosts multiple LGBTQ events, including Hard French, Daytime Realness, Mango, live bands, comedy and more. 3158 Mission St. https://www.elriosf.com/
Rize SF @ Origin New LGBTQ dance party with K-Pop and other styles, DJ DNZA, drag performer Miss Shu Mai; first and third Saturdays. 1538 Fillmore St. www.simpletix.com
Roller Disco @ Church of 8 Wheels Roller-skating nights with groovy tunes, plus skate rentals. $5-$15. 554 Fillmore St. http://www.churchof8wheels.com/
Frolic @ SF Eagle
SF Eagle The famed leather bar has numerous events. Karaoke, Mondays 8pm, hosted by Dana Morrigan. BLUF Cigar Buddies 2nd Fridays; monthly Lair with host Suppository Spelling; Frolic cosplay/furry party, 2nd Saturdays, 8pm-2am, $8-$12 (next July 8). Sunday beverage bust, 3pm-7pm, $10-$15. Safe Words Comedy hosted by Wonder Dave, 7pm, 4th Wednesdays. 398 12th St. https://thesfeagle.com/
Steamworks Berkeley The award-winning bathhouse hosts special events, DJed nights, and a cruisy vibe. $5-$200 (6-month membership). 18+ only. Open 24/7 every day. 2107 4th St., Berkeley. https://www.steamworksbaths.com/berkeleyhome
Suavecito @ Space 550 Valentino Presents and Club Papi present a weekly Latin dance night with DJs Mike, Mr. Biggs, and Lola; Sonora Tropicana band, drag acts, gogo guys, three dance rooms, outdoor lounge. Saturdays, $15-$25. 9:30pm-3am. Pride party June 23; wear pink! 550 Barneveld Ave. www.suavecitosf.com
Sundance Saloon @ Space 550 The (mostly) Country music line-dancing, two-stepping nights (Sundays and Thursdays) has returned. $5, 5pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org
Toad Hall Spacious Castro bar with a small dance floor and back patio. 4146 18th St.
Trax Historic Haight gay bar (since 1940!) serves up cheap and strong drinks. 1437 Haight St. http://traxbarsf.com/
Twin Peaks Enjoy a great view and strong drinks at the historic tavern, now in its 50th year. 401 Castro St. https://www.twinpeakstavern.com/
Underground SF Reopened and renovated intimate Lower Haight nightclub hosts varied DJed events, including LGBTQ nights like Hella Tight; also a cafe by day. 424 Haight St. https://undergroundsf.com/
White Horse Bar Enjoy indoor and outdoor drinks at the famous Oakland bar, now in its 90th year, under new ownership (Read our feature article.); music nights, new dance parties and more. 6551 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. whitehorsebar.com
Wild Side West Historic lesbian and friends bar in Bernal Heights with an airy backyard garden (stairs). 424 Cortland Ave. https://www.wildsidewest.com/
NEW ORLEANS – Conversations about the effects of racism generally center on how it impacts issues like job status, wealth building and homeownership. But more recently, there has been more attention paid to the impact of racism on the health of Black people.
“Racism, both systemic and interpersonal, is a major contributor to health inequities, disparities, and disease. The impact of these injustices on American health is significant, far-reaching, and unacceptable,” according to the Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).
The CDC says that racial and ethnic minority communities have higher rates of poor health and disease than whites in several health conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, asthma, and heart disease. Life expectancy for Black/African Americans is four years lower than that of white Americans.
These substantial health disparities were discussed as part of a larger conversation about racism as a public health concern and how to address it during the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) at this year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture.
GBEF programming brings together global leaders, policymakers, activists, and celebrities annually to advance equity for the Black community and other marginalized groups. The forum includes pertinent panels on topics such as philanthropy, healthcare, and diversity.
“Racism does not exist in the vacuum,” said Cliff Barnes, who moderated the conversation. Barnes, a Partner at the law firm Epstein, Becker, and Green, added that some policies and practices have manifested and perpetuated it.
He asked each of the three panelists, “How does history as Black people in America and our current state impact health?”
In response, the President & CEO of National Medical Fellowships, Michellene Davis, Esq., said, “Healthcare is undoubtedly the Civil Rights issue of our time.”
“What we have seen, what we are seeing is that when you live in one of the most industrialized countries in the world, that for Black and Brown communities to have issues still to access clean, potable water, as we do in Flint, Michigan and Jackson, Mississippi, and quite frankly, any urban environment where there are lead pipes bringing us our water, we know that we are still in the midst of a crisis,” she added.
Davis also noted that things such as certain zoning laws, regulations and other policies “create for us environments where it is difficult for us to actually achieve sound health.”
“What we know, inherently, is that the challenges that we do have with the health system are really rooted in racism. It is racism,” said American Medical Association Chief Healthy Equity Officer Dr. Althea Maybank, noting that the roots of racism in America run deep and have impacted generations of Black people.
For Dr. Cedric Bright, explaining the prevalence of racism in healthcare comes down to a simple question that Black people often have to ask themselves after seeking care: “Did that just happen to me because I’m Black?”
Despite the challenges of combatting racism and the subsequent public health crisis that it has created, they each shared things people can do to push back and persevere.
“It’s so important that we develop programs that help create pathways for our young people to reach the point of becoming health professionals. There’s nothing in health care where we have too many of… there’s a place where we all belong,” said Dr. Bright, who is Vice Dean For Medical Education And Admissions at Brody School Of Medicine at East Carolina University.
“I think the biggest importance is how much we are going to rely on each other,” Dr. Maybank said. She also highlighted the Black Progress Index by the Brookings Institute and the NAACP for context.
“I think it’s a really important context because a lot of the data shows the deficits that we don’t have as Black people, the gaps. You have more hypertension, more cancer, all those things that we need to know. But to me, we don’t build from a context of deficit; we build from a context of strength and knowing what our strengths are,” she added. Dr. Maybank encouraged communities of color to look at reports like this that show where Black people are living longer, thriving to build strength.
In closing, Davis provided three key pieces of advice: practice self-care and equip yourself with the knowledge about health disparities in your demographic, speak up when you go to the doctor, and be intentional about finding and going to a Black doctor.
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Bleeding Cool’s latest San Diego Comic-Con Party List for 2023 including Entertainment Weekly, AWA, Viz Media, Kevin Smith and CBLDF
As ever, Bleeding Cool is putting together a San Diego Comic-Con Party List for 2023… and here’s a second draft. The new list includes Entertainment Weekly’s move from Saturday to Friday, private parties for AWA and Viz Media, Kevin Smith’s events, the CBLDF party, and much more!
If you have an event you would like to be listed, or want to just tell us of events that you have been invited to, we are happy to add them. The final version will go up next week, Thanks to Eventbrite, Ticketmaster, SDCC Unofficial Blog, Facebook, The Wrap, my bulging inbox, and a little Google …. what to do after San Diego Comic-Con when the clock ticks past 7 pm. If you want to add any updates, contact richjohnston@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY, 19th July
Geo-Con 2023, Official Geocaching Event Meetup, Starbucks at the Hard Rock Cafe, 209 Fifth Ave, 9.30-10pm. I’ll be wearing my tie-die geocaching shirt so it’ll be easy to find me. Whether you’re here for SDCC or not, come on down to Starbucks and we’ll have a great time! Don’t forget to bring those trackables for trading!
Ready Party One: 8 Bit Legacy, SDCC Kick Off Party! Parq Nightclub 615 Broadway 8PM-2AM $50-$300 Get ready to dive back into the OASIS for Ready Party One, the signature San Diego Comic-Con kick-off party and Night 1 of Party HQ Comic Con at Parq Nightclub. This year, we travel to the Mushroom Kingdom planet, where the 8-bit legacy adventures of Zelda, Mega Man, Metroid, and more run rampant – but of course the star of the show is everybody’s favorite mushroom-smashing plumber.
MacabreDaily’s SDCC 2023 Brew Ha Ha, Whiskey Girl, 702 5th Avenue Staff will be kicking off San Diego Comic Con at the world famous WHISKEY GIRL with Jack Daniels Burgers. Horror and Sci-Fi fans are encourged but all are welcome to attend!
Comic Con FREE Drag Bingo Wednesdaysat American Junkie 628 Fifth Avenue 8pm-1.30am Join us as we take over Wednesdays at American Junkie! $100 bottles and $3 White Claws all night with $3 you call its from 10-11pm
Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Party sponsored by Oni Press, Westgate Hotel’s Terrace Under the Stars from 7pm to midnight. Free admission for CBLDF members and all others asked to make a voluntary contribution. Advance look at CBLDF Art Auction.
AWA Studios’ San Diego Comic-Con Happy Hour, 5-8pm, at the Union Kitchen and Tap, 33 5th Ave, open bar, RSVP Invite only.
VIZ Media’s Junji Ito Experience Opening Reception, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, open bar 7-9pm, Invite Only, RSVP by the 14th, Come help us celebrate the career of world-renowned creator Junji Ito. Walk among the cosmic and the macabre and lose yourself in the Ito-verse. With over 100 works on display, this will be the largest exhibition of Junji Ito’s work in North America.
#SavedDaredevil Fandom Without Fear Meetup – SDCC 2023, Basic Bar/Pizza 410 10th Ave , 6-8pm. $10 A $10 ticket gets you some delicious eats, a #SavedDaredevil swag bag with exclusive Daredevil themed goodies, and a relaxing evening of fun and awesome prizes for some very lucky fans. 2 tickets max per order. No badge necessary. Only a limited quantity of tickets will be available. Food (pizza, salad, and non-alcoholic drinks) and swag bags are first come, first serve. Attendees can order more food and alcoholic beverages from the full menu at their own expense.
False Idol x Geeki Tiki x Canerock Rum Event, False Idol 675 West Beech Street False Idol is hosting Geeki Tikis and pouring a specialty drink menu featuring Canerock Jamaican Spiced Rum. Book for one of hree two hour seatings, one from 4:30pm-6:30pm, 7pm-9pm, or 9:30pm-11:30pm. Tickets are $50 per person and include two drink & raffle tickets that also double as raffle tickets.
Soonay & Torataimeetup, Odysea, Hilton Bayfront, 7pm This is just a casual get together for drinks and bites after the con ends on Thursday. First 50 people will receive an LE 50 GITD pin, a LE sticker, and a bag of Sticky USA candy plus a chance to win some rare prizes!
Sixth Annual Fandom Party with Paramount+, Z2 Comics, Pinfinity, and EA, Hard Rock Hotel , 7-11pm Activations within the party will include Paramount’s Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Yellowjackets with EA showcasing their upcoming summer video game release Immortals of Aveum. Z2 Comics will be showing off custom comic activations, because it is COMIC CON, and Pinfinity will once again be gifting attendees with one-of-a-kind augmented reality collectible pins!
Comic Con American Junkie Thursdays $1 Draft $1 Pizza Night, American Junkie 628 Fifth Avenue 8pm-1.30am Looking for a night of excitement and fun? Join us for an amazing experience that you won’t forget! We’re bringing you $1 drafts from 9-10pm and some incredible drink specials that you won’t find anywhere else. Plus, you won’t want to miss out on our Junkie Cups!
Trivia Night @ The Church by Lost Abbey Brewery, 1313 J Street, 7.30pm Trivia lovers and Con Goers unite! We’re hosting a very special trivia night during comic con @lostabbeychurch ! Roll out with your team for a night of questions about all the things that make San Diego Comic Con great! Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Games, Toys, Cosplay, and of course, Comics! Get some beers, grab a hot dog (@doggosgus ), and declare yourselves champions of the Triviaverse. Prizes to top 3 teams, and giveaways to random teams, plus bonus points for playing in costume!
Comic-Con Mixer, Encinitas Community and Senior Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive Encinitas, 6.20-8.30pm, $50 Shake the dust off your favorite superhero costume and join us for Comic-Con: Stay Social style!
6th Annual Afrofuturism Lounge 2023 University Club Atop Symphony Towers 750 B Street #Suite #3400, 6-10pm $10-$30 Now on its sixth iteration. The Afrofuturism Lounge was initially conceived as a private after party which we were convinced to make open to the public. We highlight Black artists, writers, publishers, and creative thinkers in a culturally competent and relevant environment with music, art, and small bites, with drinks available for purchase. Obichukwu Udehm of Kola Nut Productions Tony Washington, Artist and Music Producer Marcus Newsome, Lightning Strike Comic Tim Fielder, OG Afrofuturist, Illistrator, Illustrator, concept designer, cartoonist, and animator
Summer Mixer: Level Up with Responsible Data Science, THE LOT La Jolla 7611 Fay Avenue , 4.30-7.30pm Kick off your Comic-Con week with an exploration of how interactive games and Responsible Data Science shape the entertainment industry!
Departing Dystopia: A Post-Apocalyptic Immersive Theatre / Nightclub Hybrid, The Merrow 1271 University Avenue, 8PM-2AM, $20-95 An Interactive, Immersive, Post-Apocalyptic, Cyberpunk, Live EDM Theater/Nightclub Hybrid (1 Night Only during Comic-Con San Diego 2023) 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Second Reality is the Main Show, which features a wide variety of performance art installations including elements of dance, satire, cabaret, and theater. Those who purchase tickets to Second Reality… 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM The Unification is the After Party. If you aren’t able to get tickets to Second Reality before they sell out, there’s still a chance to experience The Unification.
Alliance Fest-SDCC 2023, Coin-Op Game Room 789 Sixth Avenue, 7-11pm Alliance Fest is a collaboration SDCC Party/Celebration surrounding FiGPiNs from Plastic Empire, Chalice Collectibles, and Pops and Pins
Her Universe Fashion Show, Manchester Grand Hyatt, 6pm, Free Ashley Eckstein’s popular geek-themed clothing line, Her Universe, is returning to San Diego Comic-Con co-sponsored by Hot Topic and Disney for Disney’s 100th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the classic stop-motion film The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Ken Lashley SDCC Fanfest 2023, Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse 668 Sixth Avenue, 7-9pm $600 Looking to get a commission from the LEDKILLA at SDCC? Here’s your chance. Have dinner with Ken Lashley to kick-off SDCC 2023
The Dork Forest, Mic Drop Comedy 8878 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard 7-8.30pm $10 Dork on Dork Dialog with Jackie Kashian. Guests speak to their love of books, TV, Movies, Comic books, websites, food, wrestling, cars, action figures and bees. Essentially, whatever they’re interested in. A lot. Almost anything can be dorked out in The Dork Forest.
FRIDAY, 21st July
Entertainment Weekly Comic-Con Party, Location TBD, RSVP to Invite or pay $2.995 to VIP Concierge per person.
Bad Idea “First Customer Pin” Tiki Party, Bali Hai, 2230 Shelter Island Dr 7pm, Bad Idea First Pin owners. For a little food, a lot of drinks, some great conversation with the staff and creators at BADIDEA and, of course, a few surprises.
Neopets Era Party, Deck665 655 W Broadway, 7.30-11.30pm General admission tickets at Booth #1129, VIP tickets will be available to win, first-come, first-serve basis.
#VeVeFam After Party, Tavern+Bowl East Village, 930 Market Street, 8pm. Join the VeVe Fam and members of the team for some food, drink and bowling as we get together to swap stories, compare vaults and celebrate #CollectorsAtHeart! This is a guest list only event with priority given to Gold/Silver VeVe Logo holders*. Hope to see you there
Mosh Eisley, The Music Box, 1337 India Street, 8pm, $42 Thank The Maker, Hondo Supply, The DanO Channel, and Princess & Scoundrel podcasts are hosting the Star Wars-themed party as an emo night featuring music. Star Wars cosplay and lightsabers are encouraged. Music will be performed, and merch will be sold as well.
Galactic Empire, Brick by Brick, 1130 Buenos Avenue, 6.30pm, $25 – $30 Galactic Empire, the galaxy’s foremost Star Wars cosplay heavy metal band
Comic Con Gaslamp Downtown San Diego Experience Wristband TORO 672 Fifth Avenue 8PM-1.30AM $15 Get ready for a bar-hopping adventure like no other as we celebrate in the heart of downtown San Diego! This is your chance to experience the best nightlife the city has to offer, with a curated lineup of vibrant venues and unforgettable experiences.
Comic Con Themed Bar Crawl, American Junkie 628 Fifth Avenue, 7.30pm-2.30am, $15-$25 Attention, Comic-Con enthusiasts! Get ready for an extraordinary night of adventure and celebration in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp District. Join us for the Gaslamp San Diego Comic-Con Bar Crawl, where you can enjoy amazing drink specials, explore multiple venues, and experience the electric atmosphere of this iconic event. Grab your capes, masks, or cosplay outfits and prepare for an unforgettable evening
Cynthia’s 2023 SDCC Seek and Swag,Downtown, 2pm “It’s time for my Annual Seek and Swag at San Diego Comic-Con! It’s free and you don’t even need a pass to the con to play! Join me and pub-hop around Downtown San Diego and pick up some fun swag and maybe a free book! Our route will be posted closer to the event and you are welcome to meet up with us at any time while we wander. I’ll also be doing some fun giveaways right here on the page so if you can’t make it or are in another state, you still have a chance to get some goodies!”
Funko Fundays,outdoors at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, 7pm, $200 Attendees at the event will receive food, drinks, and a full evening of entertainment. As always, each attendee will also receive a Funko “Box of Fun” and more.
The Monsters Ball SDCC 2023 After Party Parq Nightclub 615 Broadway 8PM-2AM $35-300 THE premiere San Diego Comic Con after party, as seen in Rolling Stone “25 Best Things We Saw at Comic Con,” Vice, E! News, SyFy Wire, etc.. The Monsters’ Ball at Party HQ Comic Con is the ultimate party for the creepy, kooky, sparkly, and spooky. On Friday night of San Diego Comic Con 2023, unleash your inner demon and find your perfect match at this one-of-a-kind event.
5th Annual Comic Con Pub Crawl Taste and Thirst 715 Fourth Ave, 4PM-2AM $10-$17 Calling all Zombies, Super Heroes, Anime Characters and the like. Join us as we parade thru the Gaslamp strutting our costumes enjoying laug
Defiant Launch Party, The Berkeley Steamship, Maritime Museum of San Diego, 7pm, $50-$150
It’s time to head out on the water and celebrate the launch of “Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls” by Rob Edwards – get your ticket now and join us aboard the historic Berkeley steamship in downtown San Diego! Meet the all-star creative team, featuring award-winning graphic novel artists Nikolas Draper-Ivey and Ray-Anthony Height, while enjoying light food and drinks under the stars. Plus, take advantage of exclusive autograph and merchandise opportunities, as well as the option to pre-order your copy of the upcoming graphic novel that will bring the legacy of Robert Smalls’ to life.
Star Wars 501st Annual Party Mandalore Vice, San Diego Central Library, 7-11pm, $65, open bar for vodka, beer, wine, and cider. Paypaling (Friends & Family) to chelseamazur@gmail.com
COMIC CON BAR CRAWL SAN DIEGO – American Junkie 628 Fifth Ave, 1pm,$15-$24 Join over 300+ guests on our annual Heroes & Villains Bar Crawl! Come in your best cosplay and roam the streets of Gaslamp stopping in and out of over 10+ bars and nightclubs with one all-access pas
Comic Con Themed Bar Crawl,American Junkie 628 Fifth Avenue, 7.30pm-2.30am, $15-$30 A bar crawl for our Comic Con fans. We want all heroes, villains, magicians, and warriors. Come join us as we get free Cover!
Senpai Squad Cosplay Rave, The Music Box, 1337 India Street, 8pm $25 Senpai Squad, a brand catering to the anime, gaming, and car community, will be hosting a cosplay rave on Saturday, July 22 at the Music Box in San Diego. The evening will feature dancer and choreographer Matt Steffanina, DJ Sriracha Man, and DJ Findtherabbit.
Underground Lightsaber Fighters of San Diego, Bea Evenson Fountain, 1549 El Prado, 8pm Better get your swinging arm in shape, it’s time to show off those skills you’ve been saving for a galaxy far, far, away….or maybe just Balboa Park.
San Diego Furries Meet-Up, Gaslamp Quarter Arch, 7pm Zarafa Giraffe and our very own Jirayre Ferrari will be hosting a meetup at the Gaslamp Quarter Arch this Saturday, come on down and have fun taking photos and hanging out!
A new museum in South Carolina is honoring African Americans by documenting their history and examining their global impact. Tonya M. Matthews, the museum’s president and CEO, joined CBS News to talk about the museum’s mission.
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