Fan site Trek Web has picked up on rumors of a new ‘Star Trek’ TV series featuring gay characters among the intrepid Enterprise starship crew. The concept for the show includes two gay characters – one male principal character and another secondary female. But so far, the show’s creator at 1947 Entertainment have yet to…
It’s hard to believe, but there are art-oriented events, openings and receptions happening in San Diego every weekend of the year, something new to see and do in the visual and performing arts almost every day all over the city. Here are just a few that open or close in the coming weeks that are…
Thursday, May 12 North Park Farmers’ Market Enjoy the North Park Farmers’ Market with artisan food vendors, a spacious new layout and more – all under new management. There’s a whole lot going on at the farmers’ market every Thursday, year-round, rain or shine. Meet your neighbors, try a new taste, enjoy the live music…
You know we’ve come a long way when a teenage lesbian like Justin Bieber can be the biggest teen idol since Britney Spears arrived in 1997. Bieber’s famed haircut has become iconic, and you can see it on baby dykes from Park Slope to Silverlake. Meanwhile the Justin Bieber sound has crossed over from queer…
The documentary about Chastity Bono’s transformation into Chaz Bono, from woman to man, premiered on the Oprah Winfrey Network May 10; if you missed it, then record it now. Chaz, the only child of Cher and Sonny Bono, went through gender reassignment in 2008, and he bravely documented his transition to help the world understand…
After a year hiatus, television star Neil Patrick Harris has signed on once again to host the 65th annual Tony Awards. Harris first hosted the show in 2009, and together with producers Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss earned a Creative Arts Emmy Award for his work at the 2010 Emmys. Now, he looks forward to…
Acclaimed writer Tom Spanbauer returns to San Diego to conduct Dangerous Writing, his legendary workshop for aspiring writers. Spanbauer is the author of The Man Who Fell In Love With The Moon and Now Is The Hour. His writing is notable for its combination of a fresh and lyrical prose style with solid storytelling. His…
As part of their 25th Anniversary Year, Diversionary Theatre stages the world premiere of the historic drama Dooley, opening May 5. The show tells the story of Doctor Tom Dooley, a young gay charismatic Navy officer and his life’s work in the stark reality of the Cold War and the refugee camps of South East…
Jennifer Grant, the daughter of legendary Hollywood star Cary Grant has revealed that her father “enjoyed being called gay.” In her new book, Good Stuff: A Reminiscence of my Father, Cary Grant, Jennifer Grant states that her father was always intrigued by the rumors surrounding his sexuality. “I can’t blame men for wanting him, and…
Ricky Martin is performing in San Diego this Sunday to end his successful tour to promote his first studio CD in two years, Musica+Alma+Sexo. It has been quite an exciting few months for Martin who had been in self exile for almost three years taking care of his twin sons Matteo and Valentino. Musica+Alma+Sexo debuted…
