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MACKFolsom Prison Do your time! SHOWERS SMOKING CELL SLINGS GLORY HOLES HOT VIDEOS HUGE PLASMA TV FREE INTERNET MORE... 1285 FOLSOM ST @ 9TH ST WWW.MACKFOLSOMPRISON.COM INFO 415 . 252 . 1221 photo courtesy of: cuirphoto.net INSIDE WELCOME to Castro page 4 A gay mecca for decades, San Francisco Castro map, page 22 has much to offer GLBT visitors of every type and interest. In addition to the world- Women page 21 famous “gayborhood”—The Castro—we East Bay page 21 have many gay businesses and venues Events/Sites/Tours page 24 throughout the city. GayPocket San Francisco is designed to be a useful

Polk page 26 resource to guide you to our wide range of Polk map, page 28 activities, experiences and businesses. SoMa page 30 SoMa map, page 36 Since the Milk movie a few years ago, we have seen an increase in visitors inter- Trip Tips page 34 ested in learning more about our past. But Around Town page 38 San Francisco has long been steeped in Union Sq. map, page 40 GLBT History. In addition to the legacy of Arts page 41 , we are home of the Rainbow Flag, the AIDS Memorial Quilt, the first Freedom Day (Pride) Parade, the longest ongoing GLBT theater and more!

On Our Cover: Experience it for yourself: take the Come Model: David Garcia Selected Model from our 4th Annual Out to the Castro walking tour, visit our GayPocket Cover Model Search GLBT History Museum or other historical Photo by Kent Taylor institutions and attend a performance by www.kenttaylorphotography.com one or more of our community’s arts groups.

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BARS 440 CASTRO 440 Castro St. / 415.621.8732 www.the440.com / ad pg. 3 There’s always a party at 440 Castro! The Castro’s favorite Levi/leather bar ACCOMMODATIONS features nightly parties, drink specials and weekday happy hours: noon–8pm. Open PARKER GUEST HOUSE noon–2am daily. / map pg. 22 map pg. 22 520 Church St. @ 17th St. / 415.621.3222 BLUSH! WINE BAR www.parkerguesthouse.com 476 Castro St. @ 18th St. / ad below “San Francisco’s Premier Gay Guest 415.558.0803 / www.blushwinebar.com House” has received top mention in OUT & Inspired by the greatest wine bars of ABOUT, Damron Guides and Fodor’s Gay Europe, Blush invites you to enjoy wines Guide. The #1 choice for both business from all over the world, craft beers, and leisure travelers, offering concierge, homemade food, music & art. Amidst a extensive public rooms, breakfast, private cozy atmosphere, right in the heart of the baths, on-site parking, gardens and steam Castro. Open Mon–Thu 4pm–12:30am, spa. Fri 4pm–1:30am, Sat noon–1:30am & Sun noon–12am. / map pg. 22 THE WILLOWS INN map pg. 22 THE EDGE 710 14th St. near Market / 415.431.4770 4149 18th Street / ad pg. 7 800.431.0277 / www.WillowsSF.com 415.863.4027 / www.edgesf.com Comfort, location and amenities (like cable The Edge celebrates 20 years as a popular TV, VCR, mini-fridge, direct-dial phone, neighborhood bar where everyone can data port, wireless broadband Internet enjoy a drink with a hot, friendly bartender, and kimono robes) define The Willows Inn listen to great music, and make new experience. Expanded continental break- friends. Open daily noon–2am. / map pg. 22 fast, off-street parking and more.

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and various event nights. Great view, atmosphere and service. Open Mon–Fri 11am–2am, weekends 9am–2am. LAST CALL BAR (formerly Men’s Room) / ad pg. 8 3988 18th St. / 415.861.1310 ESTA NOCHE (Mission) Cozy, intimate neighborhood bar. Friendly 3079 16th St. @ Valencia St. / ad pg. 11 and attentive staff. Jukebox. Fireplace. Serving the Gay Community for more Happy Hour daily noon–7pm. Open daily than 30 years. Drag shows, happy hour, noon–2am. / map pg. 22 dancing and pool table. DJ’s play the best in Latin Pop, Salsa, Cumbia, Disco, etc. LOOKOUT Mixed crowd and very friendly bartenders. ad pg. 17, map pg. 22 Open Mon–Fri 1pm–2am, Sat noon–3am, 3600 16th St. @ Market & Noe Sun noon–2am. / map pg. 23 415.431.0306 / www.lookoutsf.com Lookout is an upscale yet unpretentious HARVEY’S neighborhood bar with a friendly staff. ad pg. 19, map pg. 22 Floor to ceiling windows and wrap around 500 Castro St. / 415.431.4278 balcony are perfect for people watching! At Harvey’s in the “Heart of the Castro” Check out our great event nights, new enjoy great food from opening to midnight 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 4067 18th near Castro / ad pg. 8, map pg. 22 www.facebook.com/midnightsunsf San Francisco’s premier video bar! Voted “Best Happy Hour” by the SF Bay Guard- ian. Happy hour until 9pm daily. Celebrat- ing 40 years in the Castro! Open Mon– Friday 2pm–2am, Sat & Sun 1pm–2am. MOBY DICK 4049 18th St. / ad pg. 9 www.mobydicksf.com / map pg. 20 Popular neighborhood bar with pool table, Wine Bar pinball machines and hot and friendly bar- Tastings Daily tenders. Daily 2-for-1 frozen drink specials and happy hour 4pm–8pm. Open Mon–Fri visit us at 2pm–2am, weekends 10am–2am. SwirlOnCastro.com www.gaypocketusa.com 572 Castro @ 19th • 415.864.2262 6 gaypocket san francisco www.gaypocketusa.com

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gaypocket san francisco 9 PILSNER INN 225 Church St. @ Market / 415.621.7058 Large patio, pool table. Open Mon–Fri 1pm–2am, weekends 10am–2am. REBEL 1760 Market St. / www.rebel-sf.com (Hayes Valley) MARLENA’S Bar/club. Event nights. 466 Hayes St. @ Octavia / 415.864.6672 Neighborhood bar. Open noon–2am daily. SF BADLANDS 4131 18th. St. / 415.626.9320 MARTUNI’S Video/dance bar. Open 3pm–2am daily. 4 Valencia St. @ Market / 415.241.0205 Piano bar. Open 4pm–2am daily. TOAD HALL 4186 18th St. / 415.621.2811 THE MINT Dancing, outdoor patio. Open Mon–Thu 1942 Market St. / 415.626.4726 4pm–2am, Fri–Sun 3pm–2am. Karaoke bar. Open 11am–2am daily. TRIGGER MIX 2344 Market St./ 415.551.CLUB 4086 18th St. / 415.431.8616 Upper Market’s club utopia. Open nightly. www.sfmixbar.com Gay sports bar & more. Open 6am–2am. COMMUNITY THE CENTER 1800 Market St. @ Octavia / map pg. 23 415.865.5555 / www.sfcenter.org The Center is home to a range of dynamic organizations and activities that support the needs of the entire LGBT community. GLBT HISTORY MUSEUM map pg. 22 4127 18th St. near Castro St. 415.777.5455 / www.glbthistory.org The GLBT History Museum features two exhibitions: In the main gallery, Our Vast Queer Past: Celebrating GLBT History, and in the front gallery, a new show of his- toric photography, Life and Death in Black and White: AIDS Direct Action in San Francisco, 1985–1990. Often called the “queer Smithsonian,” the GLBT Histori- 10 gaypocket san francisco • Ola Turista • Shows Fri/Sat/Sun 7pm, 10:30pm & 12:30am • Esta Noche Original Tequila Lounge • Smart Fresh Fruit Cocktails • Zagat Rated

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14 gaypocket san francisco gaypocket san francisco 15 JOE’S BARBERSHOP ad below, map pg. 22 2150 Market near Church St. www.joesbarbershop.com / 415.255.9096 Butch, basic haircuts. Flat-tops. High-n- tites. Head Shaves. You got hair, we’ll cut it. Joe Gallagher (IML96) gives you a hy- SERVICES per-masculine, modern barbershop. Walk- ins or Appt. Open Mon–Fri 11am–7:30pm, AH-H-H HEALING Sat 9am–5:30pm, Sun 11am–4pm. BODYWORK www.tgpraxis.net / [email protected] P.O. PLUS 230 Scott St. / 415.505.8980 / map pg. 22 584 Castro St. near 19th St. / ad pg. 15 Enjoy a soothing, healing massage or 415.864.5888 / www.poplus.com stretch your fitness level with personal Private mailbox rentals available and one- training and YogaShare instruction. thom stop shopping for all of your packing and grexa phillips, CSB, CFT, CMT. Available shipping needs. Open Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, by appointment. Sat 9am–5pm, closed Sun. / map pg. 22 www.gaypocketusa.com SPA INDULGE DAY SPA (@ EROS) ad pg. 18, map pg. 23 2051 Market near Church / 415.864.3767 Massage appointments: 415.255.4921 www.indulgespaSF.com / www.erosSF.com A day spa uniquely located at Eros (see listing in Sex Clubs), SF’s premiere gay men’s sex club. Spa packages offer hot stone massage, etc.—robes, sandals, herbal teas. Playrooms remain open. Indulge Day Spa open daily at noon. 1/2 off 12:30pm Spa Massage Packages, 1/2 off Lounge Package before 12:30pm.

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BARS 13 LICKS @ QBAR 465 Castro St. / ad pg. 7 415.864.2877 / www.qbarsf.com Every Tuesday night: A Lezzie Queer maniac dance party with half-off drinks, 9am–2am. MIX map pg. 22 LEXINGTON CLUB 4086 18th St. / 415.431.8616 3464 19th St. @ Valencia / 415.863.2052 www.sfmixbar.com A full-time neighborhood dyke bar, never The only gay sports bar in SF! Mixed. a cover, always a party! Open 5pm–2am See Castro listing for more info. daily. / map pg. 23

THE WILD SIDE WEST INTERNET 424 Cortland Ave. (Bernal Heights) BETTY’S LIST 415.647.3099 www.bettyslist.com Neighborhood bar, mostly women. Open LGBT news, services and community 1pm–2am daily. events.

THE PACIFIC CENTER 2712 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley 510.548.8283 / www.pacificcenter.org The Pacific Center is a dynamic lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender community organization based in Berkeley, CA. We have been meeting the needs of our LGBT community for over 35 years. Check out our Website for more info on our services, BENCH AND BAR resources and events. 510 17th St., Oakland 510.444.2266 / www.bench-and-bar.com STEAMWORKS Popular gay Latin nightclub. Open daily BERKELEY 5pm–2am. 2107 4th St., Berkeley 510.845.8992 / www.steamworksonline.com WHITE HORSE INN The Bay Area’s most popular men’s only 6551 Telegraph Ave. @ 66th St., Oakland gym/bathhouse. Public play areas and 510.652.3820 / www.whitehorsebar.com private rooms (not available at any SF sex East Bay’s #1 gay and lesbian hot spot. club). Always open. 24/7, 365 days a year. Nightly specials Mon–Wed, Karaoke on Tue, 18 and over only. dancing Thu–Sat. Beer bust on Sat & Sun 1pm –7pm. Going strong for 78 years. Open Mon & Tue 3pm–2am, Wed–Sun 1pm–2am. gaypocket san francisco 21

TOURS BIKE AND ROLL 1.866.736.8224 / ad at right 415.229.2000 (local) www.bikeandroll.com Experience your best day in SF! Exciting EVENTS tours (Golden Gate Bridge & more!); su- perior rentals; self-guided rides; friendly, ONGOING expert service and lasting memories. Celebrating 7 years as America’s leading CASTRO CERTIFIED bicycle rental and tours company. Call FARMERS’ MARKET or click for locations, hours and more Noe St. @ Market St. / map pg. 22 information. 925.825.9090 www.pcfma.com/castro COME OUT From fruits to nuts: come to the Castro TO THE CASTRO Farmers’ Market for your selection of the by Foot! Fun Walking Tours / 415.793.5378 best seasonal produce California has to www.FOOTtours.com / ad pg. 15 offer! Weds, 4pm–8pm, Mar 14–Dec 19. This actor/comedian-led walking tour of Check our Website for live music and the Castro (led by GayPocket publisher special event info. Kim Larsen) has neighborhood & GLBT history, games, prizes and fun! Two hours, ANNUAL no steep hills. Plus get great tips on the Mark your calendar now for our biggest current scene! Reservations required. events of 2012! Check online for our great reviews and other SF walking tours. SAN FRANCISCO PRIDE 6/23 & 6/24 / www.sfpride.com KINK.COM STUDIOS & FOLSOM STREET FAIR SF ARMORY TOURS 9/23 / www.folsomstreetfair.com 1800 Mission St. @ 14th St. / ad at right 415.856.0771 ext. 198 CASTRO STREET FAIR www.armorystudios.com 10/7 / www.castrostreetfair.org The 1.5 hour-long tour visits all five floors of the landmark building, originally built to SITES serve the National Guard, as well as the elaborate and cinematic sets of Kink.com. (Tour is for ages 18+.) Stage rentals avail- Intersection of Castro, Market & 17th Sts. able for production companies. www.pinktrianglepark.org / map pg. 22 Beautifully designed mini-park and memo- rial to the LGBT experience of the Nazi Call now to reserve ad space regime. Great photo op with the rainbow for our Fall issue! 415.864.8869 flag in the background.

24 gaypocket san francisco gaypocket san francisco 25 BARS THE CINCH SALOON 1723 Polk St. / ad at right, map pg. 28 415.776.4162 / www.cinchsf.com Old West façade complete with cigar store Indian, colorful and busy inside. THE party ACCOMMODATIONS bar on Polk. All holidays (plus some we made up) are festively observed. Nice, mixed HOTEL CARLTON clientele. Pool, pinball and smoking patio. 1075 Sutter St. @ Larkin St. Open Mon–Fri 9am–2am, Sat & Sun Hotel: 415.673.0242 / map pg. 28 6am–2am. Reservations: 800.922.7586 www.hotelcarltonsf.com DECO LOUNGE Green Business, Pet Friendly, 100% 510 Larkin @ Turk St. / 415.346.2025 Non-smoking. Hotel Carlton can best Neighborhood bar. Open Mon–Fri 4pm– be described as “international vintage,” 2am, Sat & Sun 1pm–2am. / map pg. 28 featuring eclectic and exotic touches from around the world that celebrate the joy DIVAS of travel. 1081 Post St. / 415.928.6006 / map pg. 28 Dancing, drag shows. Transgender friendly. Open 6am–2am daily.

SHOPS GOOD VIBRATIONS 1620 Polk St. near Sacramento St. 415.345.0400 / www.goodvibes.com Good Vibrations is the original clean, well-lighted place for sex toys and educa- tion, trusted for 34 years to provide sexual health, pleasure and empowerment. Regu- lar hours Sun–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri & Sat 10am–11pm. / ad at left, map pg. 28 TERRASOL All Seasons Boutique 1742 Polk St. / 415.567.5213 www.terrasolsf.com / map. pg. 28 The Queens have returned to Polk St. Check out their charming boutique with a great selection of unique decor and gift items, including: candles, soaps, jewelry, classic hardware, toys, Latin American Folk- art and holiday items. Open 11am–7pm daily. 26 gaypocket san francisco

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