Alaska Thunderfuck is the stage name of Justin Honard, an American drag performer and recording artist, that is best known for appearing on the fifth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. In June of 2015, Alaska released her debut album, Anus. Catch Alaska on September 12, at the new SF venue

  A writer, comedian, podcaster, and film director, Kevin Smith has written and directed numerous films, including Clerks, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, Red State and Tusk; Creator of AMC’s Comic Book Men; authored Silent Bob Speaks, Shootin’ the Sh*t with Kevin Smith, My Boring-Ass Life

Jay Pharoah is an American actor, stand-up comedian, impressionist, rapper, and voice actor. Currently in his fifth season of SNL, Pharoah is well known for his stellar impressions of President Barack Obama, Jay Z, Denzel Washington, Kanye West, and many others. Pharoah also made a splash with his memorable SNL

  Barker started his career in comedy after graduating from high school in 1989. His first gigs were at an old cafe called Cafe Nuvo in downtown San Anselmo where he hosted stand-up night every Sunday throughout the early 1990s. Barker appeared on Premium Blend in 1997, followed by appearances on the shows

  CTFU! Comedy Night feat. Mario Hodge w/ special guests Shea Suga, Chris Riggins, Jay Rich, Ricco Da Great & Teffany Malone. Hosted by Kirk McHenry. Saturday, July 25th @ Yoshi’s Oakland | 10pm [promosimple id=”7b53″]

Rad Upcoming SF Events Tito Puente Jr. THU. 07/02 | 7:30PM @ YOSHI’S OAKLAND The comparison is inevitable. How could it be otherwise? Tito Puente Jr. carries his father with him – imprinted on his physical being and locked in his soul. It’s in his looks, his joy, his music.

Rad Upcoming SF Events Geographer, DJ Jamie Jams & Talk Tonight THU. 06/25 | 7:00PM @ THE CHAPEL Geographer is a San Francisc-based indie rock band that describes their music as being “”soulful music from outer space” using analog, electronic and acoustic elements to craft dense layers and unique sound textures.” ADMISSION: FREE

Rad Upcoming SF Events Azúcar Con Aché THU. 06/18 | 6:00PM @ YERBA BUENA GARDENS A sizzling multicultural salsa group with members hailing from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and the United States. ADMISSION: FREE SF City Hall Centennial Celebration FRI. 06/19 | 6:00PM – 11:00PM @ SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL