Throne of Queens
San Francisco’s Imperial Court crowns new royalty this month while celebrating its festive history.
San Francisco’s Imperial Court crowns new royalty this month while celebrating its festive history.
Pride doesn’t begin and end with the Parade and street fair. Have some fun, hear some good songs, meet an Oscar winning movie star, and donate to a good cause.
Queers know where to dine. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the “gay mecca” is also a foodie paradise that offers a cornucopia of options to diverse palettes no matter what mood or time of day.
Attention, hungry clubbers, bar-goers, and late-night partiers. You’ve been out dancing and drinking the night away when you suddenly realize how empty your stomach is. Worry not: whether you’re in the depths of the Castro, strolling the Mission, or hitting SOMA, there’s plenty of grub within reach of your venue.
Trannyshack Lady Gaga Tribute – September 24, 2010; DNA Lounge, San Francisco. A hilarious night of drag acts included some fun dance numbers, and a special performance by Sherry Vine.
East Bay cities like Oakland have something to offer everyone, no matter what they’re into or where they’re from. One of the East Bay’s most well known bars is Bench and Bar.
These are just a few of the fabulous contestants at the June 16 Booty Call Lady Gaga costume Contest held at Q Bar. Along with cute gogo boys, including a pair of Kermit the Frog guys, the event was, as usual, packed with cuties and dancing fans (photos: Jim Provenzano).
Juanita More! and her More Boys [...]
by Coy & Sal
Sometimes, to find something beautiful, different and downright titillating, you have to step away from your comfort spot. We’ve talked to everyone we know and have come up with picks for May that will remind you why the Tenderloin is called the “theatre district” and that gay life is alive and well [...]
Intimate gay bar with frequent drag Latin shows and gogo boys; cheap drinks, $10-$15 cover charge many nights. 3079 16th St. 861-5757. www.estanocheclub.com
The historic Hayes Valley neighborhood bar with cheap drinks, hilarious weekend drag shows, and the most amazing holiday decorations in town, is now history.
We’ll miss the holiday costume contests, Saturday night’s Follies, and Marlena’s annual display of 1000s of Santa dolls.
Historic dive bar, with old school drag shows on Wed, Fri & Sat., DJ Bus Station John’s retro-fun Tubesteak Connection, each Thursday, plus other events. 133 Turk St. at Taylor. 441-2922. www.auntcharlieslounge.com
Unusual and lavishly fun nightclub, all white, with celebrity chef creations served on little tables beside Roman beds; multiple-course dinners, aerial acts, films and more. Varied themes nights, from bondage to furries to art performances to film screenings. $25-$75 (w/o or with dinner). 657 Harrison Street. San Francisco, CA 94107-1312. (415) 348-0900
www.supperclub.com