Cal Performances presents the world premiere of Jamar Roberts Holding Space, streaming thru Sept. 8. $5-$60. https://calperformances.org/ Ballet22 The East Bay dance company that disrupts traditional gender roles in classical ballet shares the new dance film Totum, filmed at the Sf Mint. July 23-25, 30-Aug 1. https://www.ballet22.com/ Black Choreographers Festival @ Dance Mission Theatre Informal showing of solos, duos and trios by Gregory Dawson, Ashley Gayle, Shawn Hawkins, Erik Lee and Yeni Lucero. July 25, 6pm. $5-$20. http://bcfhereandnow.com Max & Val: Stripped Down @ Hoffman Theatre, Walnut Creek The handsome Chmerkovskiy brothers from Dancing With the Stars perform their fun touring show with lots of dancing. Lesher Center for the Arts, $ 8pm. 1601 Civic Drive. https://maksandvaltour.com/tour/
Words of Wisdumb from a Fun Nun– By Sister Dana Van Iquity– Sister Dana sez, “Thoughts and prayers are lovely after mass shootings, but 65% of Americans want stricter gun controls; and for heaven’s sake, no one needs a military assault weapon to protect themselves!” The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence celebrated our 42nd anniversary, RISE UP WITH THE SISTERS, virtually from the Folsom Street Event studio on Easter Sunday with glorious entertainment co-emceed by the dynamic duo of Honey Mahogany & Alex U. Inn. Performances were by Fudgie Frottage, Mutha Chucka, Kylie Minono, KaiKai Bee Michaels, Rexy MariaAlicia Tapia, Madd Dogg 20/20 & Miss Shugana, Nick Marshall, and BeBe Sweetbriar. That wrapped up with our three cherished contests judged by Sisters Roma, Celine Dionysus, Vina Sinfurrs, and me.