The Rage Monthly Magazine

From late-night recovery meals to bottomless mimosas and drag queens dancing between the tables, brunch found its natural home with the LGBTQ+ community. by scott leonard It’s Sunday morning. Well, technically it’s almost noon, but nobody at the table is interested in judging. The coffee is strong, the mimosas are flowing and at least one person is wearing sunglasses indoors.

From wine by the water in Huntington Beach to avocado everything in Carpinteria and a final feast in Palm Springs, we’re eating our way through Southern California this fall. by scott leonard Southern California doesn’t give us much of a traditional autumn. Leaves aren’t exactly changing color outside our windows, nobody’s digging the heavy sweaters out of storage, and there’s a decent chance we’ll still be going to the beach in October. So maybe it’s time to create our own fall tradition.

Hillcrest’s year-round Pride flags remind visitors and neighbors alike that everyone deserves to feel seen, safe and welcome. by scott leonard Photo by jay jones Hillcrest has always worn its Pride proudly. Now, thanks to a new year-round flag initiative, that message is impossible to miss. A total of 112 rainbow and Progress Pride flags now line the neighborhood year-round, transforming San Diego’s LGBTQ+ Cultural District into a daily reminder of the community’s history, resilience and future.

Cast of Rock of Ages Photo by Julie Licari Director Jonathan Sangster and Amber St. James turn up the volume on San Diego Musical Theatre’s Rock of Ages. by brad hart San Diego Musical Theatre is bringing the big hair and bigger dreams back to the stage with Rock of Ages, complete with enough ’80s rock anthems packed in to blow the roof off the theatre.

Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness returns with a comedy show full of laughter, healing and a reminder to embrace curiosity. by kevin perry Life is what happens when you’re getting your hair done. Picture it: You’re reclined, you unwind and you’re feeling fine. A trusted artist caresses your scalp, connects with you and frees your fierceness for all the world to see. Lather, liberate, repeat.

Photo by Thomas Crabtree The country artist talks about taking chances, unforgettable summer nights and why the biggest rewards often begin with saying yes. by scott leonard After a breakup, Bryan Ruby found himself on the Oregon coast, sitting around a campfire with friends, guitars and the kind of summer night that makes you believe in second chances.

Noam Ash and Charlie Barnett in Bookends Writer, producer and star Noam Ash brings his award-winning debut feature, Bookends, to FilmOut San Diego as the festival’s Closing Night film. by chris carptenter Of the many great films that will be screened during the 26th annual FilmOut San Diego LGBTQ Film Festival, running August 20–23, one stands out as a true crowd-pleaser with virtually universal appeal.

Noam Ash and Charlie Barnett in Bookends Writer, producer and star Noam Ash brings his award-winning debut feature to FilmOut San Diego as the festival’s Closing Night film by chris carptenter Of the many great films that will be screened during the 26th annual FilmOut San Diego LGBTQ Film Festival, running August 20–23, one stands out as a true crowd-pleaser with virtually universal appeal.

Jessica Wild April Carrión and Jessica Wild share why one of Southern California’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations is unlike any other. by brad hart Where else can you ride some of the country’s biggest roller coasters, dance with thousands of friends and watch two stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race take the stage in the same night? That only-at-Magic-Mountain mix has helped make Out on the Mountain one of Southern California’s favorite LGBTQ+ summer traditions.

From left: Sean Libiran, Peter Armado, Cody Dupree and Kevin Phantom. Seated: Michael Mizerany The director, choreographer and playwright goes inside the queer horror, creative risks and dark humor behind Die Already! by brad hart Michael Mizerany has never been interested in playing it safe. As a director, choreographer and playwright, he creates work that is physical, provocative and rooted in the experiences of outsiders.