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SPRING 2020 / Issue 78 YOUR GLBT GUIDE TO SF WELCOME to San Francisco A gay mecca for decades, San Francisco has much to offer GLBT visitors of every INSIDE type and interest. In addition to the world- Castro page 4 famous “gayborhood”—The Castro—we Castro map, page 20 have many gay businesses and venues throughout the city. GayPocket San Trip Tips pages 18, 23, 31, 35, 42 Francisco is a useful resource to guide you to our wide range of activities, Events/Sites/Tours page 22 experiences and businesses. Women page 24 San Francisco has long been steeped in Polk page 25 GLBT history. In addition to the legacy of Polk map, page 26 Harvey Milk, we are the home of the Rain- Around Town page 28 bow Flag, the AIDS Memorial Quilt, one of Union Square map, page 30 the first Freedom Day (Pride) Parades, the SoMa page 32 longest ongoing GLBT theater company SoMa map, page 38 (Theatre Rhinoceros) and more! Be sure to check out the Rainbow Honor Walk Arts page 40 and other historical info on the Castro East Bay page 44 sidewalks! Experience it for yourself: take the Come Out to the Castro walking tour, visit our GLBT History Museum and other historical institutions and attend a performance by one or more of our community’s arts groups. On Our Cover: Model: Devin Franco Photography: mr. Pam / Naked Sword Enjoy our city, our culture and our (and your) history. And come back soon! GayPocket San Francisco is published by Gay Pocket Guides, PMB #500A, 2261 Market St., San Kim Larsen, Publisher Francisco, CA 94114. Copyright 2020. All rights GayPocket San Francisco reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Reproduction in whole For advertising & other info: or in part in any language without written consent of the publisher is prohibited. The inclusion of a 415.971.6173 / [email protected] business or individual in the publication implies www.gaypocketUSA.com nothing whatsoever about any individual person’s sexual orientation or preference. The GayPocket Guide is also available online! www.gaypocketUSA.com 2 gaypocket san francisco Undetectable = Untransmittable HIV Treatment as Prevention #UequalsUSF Spread the message End HIV Stigma THE WILLOWS INN ad below, map pg. 20 710 14th St. near Market / 415.431.4770 800.431.0277 / www.WillowsSF.com Comfort, location and amenities (like cable TV, VCR, mini-fridge, direct-dial phone, data port, wireless broadband ACCOMMODATIONS Internet and kimono robes) define The Willows Inn experience. Expanded PARKER GUEST HOUSE continental breakfast, off-street parking 520 Church St. @ 17th St. / 415.621.3222 and more. www.parkerguesthouse.com “San Francisco’s Premier Gay Guest House” has received top mention in OUT BARS & ABOUT, Damron Guides and Fodor’s Gay Guide. The #1 choice for both 440 CASTRO business and leisure travelers, offer- 440 Castro St. / 415.621.8732 ing concierge, extensive public rooms, www.the440.com / ad inside front cover breakfast, private baths, on-site parking There’s always a party at 440 Castro! and gardens. / map pg. 20 The Castro’s favorite Levi/leather bar features nightly parties, drink specials and weekday happy hours: noon–8pm. Open www.gaypocketusa.com noon–2am daily. / map pg. 20 Coming to San Francisco? Stay at the Willows Inn! HOSTING THE GLBT TRAVELER SINCE 1980! 4 gaypocket san francisco The Edge celebrates over 25 years as a popular neighborhood bar where every- one can enjoy a drink with a hot, friendly bartender, listen to great music, and make new friends. Open daily noon–2am. BEAUX HARVEY’S 500 Castro St. / 415.431.4278 / ad pg. 8 2344 Market St. nr Castro St. www.harveyssf.com / map pg. 20 www.beauxsf.com / ad at right, map pg. 20 At Harvey’s in the “Heart of the Castro”, enjoy Beaux dance club and bar offers an LGBT gay memorabilia, great food from opening nightlife experience like no other. World- until midnight and various event nights. class entertainment, superior lighting and Great view, atmosphere and service. Open visuals, and a mind-blowing sound-scape Mon–Fri 11am–2am, weekends 9am–2am. create a scene beyond compare. Open daily 3pm–2am. HI TOPS BLUSH! WINE BAR ad pg. 11, map pg. 20 2247 Market St. (btwn Noe & Sanchez) 476 Castro St. @ 18th St. / ad below 415.551.2500 / www.hitopssf.com 415.558.0803 / www.blushwinebar.com San Francisco’s only gay sports bar Inspired by the greatest wine bars of is also the Castro’s busiest bar! A full Europe, Blush invites you to enjoy wines kitchen serves great ballpark food every from all over the world, craft beers, day until 10pm, happy hour specials are homemade food, music & art. Amidst a every weekday from 11:30am–7pm, there’s cozy atmosphere, right in the heart of the free shuffleboard, and the hottest crowd Castro. Open Mon–Thu 4pm–12:30am, in the Castro. 25 flat screen TVs and 1 Fri 4pm–1:30am, Sat noon–1:30am & Sun huge monitor make it the perfect spot to noon–12am. / map pg. 20 watch all sporting events, and a fun and THE EDGE friendly staff make sure you have a great time. Open Mon–Wed 11:30am–12am, Thu 4149 18th St. / map pg. 20 & Fri 11:30am–2am, Sat 10am–2am, Sun 415.863.4027 / www.edgesf.com 10am–12am. 6 gaypocket san francisco Happy Hour Martini Mondays Tapped Tuesdays Wine Wednesdays / Dee’s Keys Thursdays | Frisky Fridays | daily 2-4-1 | | WINNER!! WINNER!! BEST BEST GAY NEW DANCE VENUE CLUB BEAUX BEAUX balcony are perfect for people watching! Check out our great event nights, new lounge, and grab a bite from the delicious menu. Open Mon–Fri 3:30pm–2am, Sat 12:30pm–2am, Sun 12:30pm–midnight. MIDNIGHT SUN LAST CALL BAR 4067 18th near Castro / ad at right , map pg. 20 ad pg. 10, map pg. 20 www.facebook.com/midnightsunsf 3988 18th St. / 415.861.1310 San Francisco’s premier video bar! Voted Cozy, intimate neighborhood bar. Friendly “Best Happy Hour” by the SF Bay and attentive staff. Jukebox. Fireplace. Guardian. Happy hour until 9pm daily. Happy Hour daily noon–7pm. Open daily Celebrating 40 years in the Castro! Open noon–2am. Mon–Friday 2pm–2am, Sat & Sun 1pm–2am. LOOKOUT MOBY DICK ad pg. 1, map pg. 20 4049 18th St. / www.mobydicksf.com 3600 16th St. @ Market & Noe Popular neighborhood bar with pool table, 415.431.0306 / www.lookoutsf.com pinball machines and hot and friendly Lookout is an upscale yet unpretentious bartenders. Daily 2-for-1 frozen drink neighborhood bar with a friendly staff. specials and happy hour 4pm–8pm. Open Floor to ceiling windows and wraparound daily 12pm–2am. / map pg. 20 8 gaypocket san francisco the neighborhood’s best cocktails. Open Mon–Wed noon–2am, Thu–Sat 9am–2am, Sun 10am–2am. BLACKBIRD BAR 2124 Market St. near Church / 415.503.0630 Neighborhood bar with specialty cock- QBAR tails, wine and craft beers. Open Mon–Fri 456 Castro St. / map pg. 20 3pm–2am, Sat & Sun noon–2am. 415.864.2877 / www.qbarsf.com Located in the heart of the Castro, QBar THE CAFE is a diverse and inclusive bar featuring a 2367 Market St. / 415.861.3846 fun, high-energy blend of dance music, hot Dance bar, mixed, younger crowd. Mon– and friendly staff, and killer cocktails. Open Fri 2pm–2am, weekends 12:30pm–2am. Mon–Fri 4pm–2am, weekends 2pm–2am. EL RIO (Mission) TWIN PEAKS 3158 Mission St. @ Cesar Chavez ad pg. 5, map pg. 20 415.282.3325 / www.elriosf.com 401 Castro St. @ Market / 415.864.9470 Great mixed crowd and large patio. www.twinpeakstavern.com Gateway to the Castro under the rainbow MARTUNI’S arrows; panoramic windows catch all the 4 Valencia St. @ Market / 415.241.0205 action. Friendly staff serves unquestionably Piano bar. Open 4pm–2am daily. THE MINT 1942 Market St. / 415.626.4726 Karaoke bar. Open 11am–2am daily. MIX 4086 18th St. / 415.431.8616 Neighborhood bar. Open Mon–Fri 7am–2pm, Sat & Sun 6am–2am. PILSNER INN 225 Church St. @ Market / 415.621.7058 Large patio, pool table. Open Mon–Fri 1pm–2am, weekends 10am–2am. SF BADLANDS 4131 18th. St. / 415.626.9320 Video/dance bar. Open 3pm–2am daily. TOAD HALL 4186 18th St. / 415.621.2811 Dancing, outdoor patio. Open Mon–Thu 4pm–2am, Fri–Sun 3pm–2am. 10 gaypocket san francisco gaypocket san francisco 11 students); members: free; first Wed of every month: free for all visitors. / map pg. 20 STRUT 470 Castro Street 415.437.3400 / www.strutsf.org Strut is the new home for health and well- COMMUNITY ness from San Francisco AIDS Foundation. Located in the Castro, it’s a place where gay, ALLIANCE HEALTH bi and trans men can find tools and support PROJECT to manage their health and connect with 1930 Market St. / map pg. 21 other guys. At Strut, you’ll find sexual health 415.502.TEST / www.ussf-ahp.org services including HIV testing and screening Free HIV counseling, testing and referral for sexually-transmitted infections, PrEP services since 1985. Results in 15 minutes. services, substance use and mental health Call or visit our website for more information. services, support services, and community engagement activities. / map pg. 20 THE CENTER 1800 Market St. @ Octavia / map pg. 21 EATS 415.865.5555 / www.sfcenter.org The Center is home to a range of dynamic BLIND BUTCHER organizations and activities that support ad at right, map pg. 20 the needs of the entire LGBT community. 4058 18th Street / 415.529.2478 www.blindbutcher.com CASTRO COUNTRY CLUB Blind Butcher San Francisco features an 4058 18th St.