Arts & Cultures in San Francisco

Steven Reigns reads from his memorial memoir in poetry at Fabulosa Books, tracing his profound friendship with Michael Church, who died of AIDS in 2000. Through vignettes and tender reflections, Reigns illuminates their intergenerational bond—mentorship, shared artistic pursuits, quiet acts...

Jason Prokowiew's memoir traces an adult son's reckoning with his abusive father while uncovering the World War II trauma that shaped him. This is a reading and conversation about intergenerational family wounds, vulnerability, and the possibility of understanding across deep...

Susan Stryker, the leading trans scholar and founding figure of transgender studies, explores what gender actually means—and why it matters. Drawing from her lifetime as a historian, filmmaker, and activist, Stryker traces gender from its grammatical origins through the culture...

A monthly gathering for trans folks to read, color, and just exist together in good company. Every third Monday at Fabulosa Books in the Castro, you'll find a rotating selection of trans literature, coloring supplies, snacks, and a room full...

Day With(out) Art is a global day of action honoring those lost to AIDS. This screening at the GLBT Historical Society Museum presents powerful work that reflects on loss, memory, and resilience within the queer community. A meaningful gathering for...