Let Us Entertain You!

Our new Arts & Entertainment Special Issue has arrived, and this one is packed with music, movies, comedy, concerts and plenty of queer fabulousness. Here are five things to look for as you swipe through:

Orville Peck is having quite a year. A revealing new album, Mule, a revealing — in a very different way — Playgirl spread, and a tour headed straight for Sacramento’s Channel 24. Chris Narloch takes a listen and a look (we know you will, too) on page 20.

Queer entertainment is headed our way this fall. Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, Jonathan Van Ness and Ricky Martin are among the familiar faces coming to Northern California — and Queen fans get a little Freddie Mercury on the really big screen, too. Check out page 14.

Lily Tomlin is coming to Modesto. The comedy legend brings her unmistakable characters, storytelling and observational humor to the Gallo Center this October. Find out more on page 17.

“Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!” may have one of our favorite movie titles of the year, but there’s a lot more to this funny, sexy and surprisingly moving film starring Oscar nominee Rinko Kikuchi. Chris tells you why it’s worth seeking out on page 22.

And finally, Taylor Mac and Matt Ray are bringing some beautiful queer music to Davis. Ahead of their Oct. 24 performance, Chris talks with Ray about his longtime collaboration with the gloriously unconventional Taylor Mac — and their new queer songbook, Bark of Millions. That’s on page 24.

So grab your popcorn, put on something fabulous and dig in. The new Outword is out!