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Fall 2015 / Issue 60 YOUR GLBT GUIDE TO SF www.FOOTtours.com @ www.zerve.com/FOOTtours/Castro@ 800.979.3370 WELCOME to San Francisco INSIDE A gay mecca for decades, San Francisco has much to offer GLBT visitors of every Castro page 4 Castro map, page 22 type and interest. In addition to the world- famous “gayborhood”—The Castro—we Trip Tips page 25 & 34 have many gay businesses and venues Events/Sites/Tours page 24 throughout the city. GayPocket San Francisco is a useful resource to guide Polk page 26 you to our wide range of activities, Polk map, page 28 experiences and businesses. Women page 30 East Bay page 30 San Francisco has long been steeped in GLBT history. In addition to the legacy SoMa page 31 of Harvey Milk, we are the home of the SoMa map, page 36 Rainbow Flag, the AIDS Memorial Quilt, Around Town page 38 one of the first Freedom Day (Pride) Pa- Union Square map, page 39 rades, the longest ongoing GLBT theater company (Theatre Rhinoceros) and more! Arts page 40 We recently completed the Castro street redesign. Be sure to check out our wider sidewalks with more trees, new lighting, On Our Cover: rainbow crosswalks and the new (yet GayPocket salutes the Bare Chest calendar and historical) Rainbow Honor Walk! its sponsors for their community work. Models (clockwise from left): Experience it for yourself: take the Come Vivek Alluri (Mr. November), Carey Holmes (Mr. Out to the Castro walking tour, visit our September) & John Tomlins (Mr. April). GLBT History Museum and other historical Photographers: David Sweet (Sep & Nov) institutions and attend a performance by davidsweetphotography.com and Joe Chavarria (Apr) j-alexphoto.smugmug.com. For more one or more of our community’s arts groups. information and to order a calendar: www.barechest.org Enjoy our city, our culture and our (and your) history. And come back soon! 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BEAUXSF.COM THE WILLOWS INN ad below, map pg. 22 710 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 BARS House” has received top mention in OUT & ABOUT, Damron Guides and Fodor’s 440 CASTRO Gay Guide. The #1 choice for both busi- ness and leisure travelers, offering con- 440 Castro St. / 415.621.8732 cierge, extensive public rooms, breakfast, www.the440.com / ad pg. 9 private baths, on-site parking, gardens There’s always a party at 440 Castro! and steam spa. / map pg. 22 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. 22 Coming to San Francisco? Stay at the Willows Inn! HOSTING THE GLBT TRAVELER FOR 35 YEARS 4 gaypocket san francisco THE EDGE 4149 18th St. / map pg. 22 415.863.4027 / www.edgesf.com The Edge celebrates over 20 years as a popular neighborhood bar where every- one can enjoy a drink with a hot, friendly BEAUX bartender, listen to great music, and make new friends. Open daily noon–2am. 2344 Market St. nr Castro St. / ad pg. 3 415.863.4025 / www.beauxsf.com HARVEY’S Beaux dance club and bar offers an LGBT 500 Castro St. / 415.431.4278 nightlife experience like no other. World- www.harveyssf.com / map pg. 22 class entertainment, superior lighting and At Harvey’s in the “Heart of the Castro” visuals, and a mind-blowing sound-scape enjoy great food from opening to midnight create a scene beyond compare. Open and various event nights. Great view, daily 2pm–2am. / map pg. 22 atmosphere and service. Open Mon–Fri BLUSH! WINE BAR 11am–2am, weekends 9am–2am. 476 Castro St. @ 18th St. / ad below HI TOPS 415.558.0803 / www.blushwinebar.com ad at right, map pg. 22 Inspired by the greatest wine bars of 2247 Market St. (btwn Noe & Sanchez) Europe, Blush invites you to enjoy wines 415.551.2500 / www.hitopssf.com from all over the world, craft beers, SF’s #1 gay sports bar. A full kitchen homemade food, music & art. Amidst a serves great ballpark food until 10pm cozy atmosphere, right in the heart of the nightly, happy hour specials every week- Castro. Open Mon–Thu 4pm–12:30am, day from 4pm–8pm, free shuffleboard, Fri 4pm–1:30am, Sat noon–1:30am & Sun and the hottest crowd in the Castro. 15 noon–12am. / map pg. 22 flatscreen TVs and 1 huge monitor make it the perfect spot to watch all sporting Let our advertisers know you saw events, and a fun and friendly staff make them in GayPocket San Francisco! sure you have a great time. Open Mon– 6 gaypocket san francisco gaypocket san francisco 7 Lookout is an upscale yet unpretentious neighborhood bar with a friendly staff. Floor to ceiling windows and wrap around 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 Wed 4pm–12am, Thu & Fri 4pm–2am, Sat 12:30pm–2am, Sun 12:30pm–midnight. 11am–2am, Sun 11am–12am. LAST CALL BAR MIDNIGHT SUN 4067 18th near Castro / ad below, map pg. 22 ad below, map pg. 22 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. 11, map pg. 22 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 8 gaypocket san francisco TWIN PEAKS 401 Castro St. @ Market / 415.864.9470 www.twinpeakstavern.com Gateway to the Castro under the rainbow arrows; panoramic windows catch all the action. Friendly staff serves unquestionably bartenders. Daily 2-for-1 frozen drink the neighborhood’s best cocktails. Open specials and happy hour 4pm–8pm. Open Mon–Wed noon–2am, Thu–Sat 9am–2am, daily 12pm–2am. / map pg. 22 Sun 10am–2am. / ad pg. 5, map pg. 22 QBAR BLACKBIRD BAR 456 Castro St. / ad pg. 7, map pg. 22 2124 Market St. near Church / 415.503.0630 415.864.2877 / www.qbarsf.com Neighborhood bar with specialty cock- Located in the heart of the Castro, QBar tails, wine and craft beers. Open Mon–Fri is a diverse and inclusive bar featuring a 3pm–2am, Sat & Sun noon–2am. fun, high-energy blend of dance music, hot THE CAFE and friendly staff, and killer cocktails. Open Mon–Fri 4pm–2am, weekends 2pm–2am. 2367 Market St. / 415.861.3846 Dance bar, mixed, younger crowd. Mon– Fri 2pm–2am, weekends 12:30pm–2am. www.gaypocketusa.com EL RIO (Mission) 3158 Mission St. @ Cesar Chavez 415.282.3325 / www.elriosf.com Great mixed crowd and large patio. MARTUNI’S 4 Valencia St. @ Market / 415.241.0205 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 www.sfmixbar.com 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. 10 gaypocket san francisco CASTRO COUNTRY CLUB 4058 18th St. (near Castro) / 415.552.6102 www.castrocountryclub.org / map pg. 22 Sober and social community space and coffeehouse. Light snacks and food, outdoor patio, TV and game rooms, SF BADLANDS community lending library, special game, movie and TV nights. Open daily. 4131 18th. St. / 415.626.9320 Video/dance bar. Open 3pm–2am daily. GLBT HISTORY MUSEUM TOAD HALL 4127 18th St. near Castro St. / map pg. 22 415.621.1107 / www.glbthistory.org 4186 18th St. / 415.621.2811 Museum features a new exhibition in its Dancing, outdoor patio. Open Mon–Thu recently remodeled main gallery, Queer Past 4pm–2am, Fri–Sun 3pm–2am. Becomes Present, and regularly changing exhibitions in its other galleries. On display COMMUNITY are rare materials from the archives of the GLBT Historical Society, one of the world’s ALLIANCE HEALTH preeminent collections of gay, lesbian, PROJECT bisexual and transgender history. Museum 1930 Market St. / map pg. 23 Hours: Mon, Wed–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 415.502.TEST / www.ussf-ahp.org noon–5pm, Closed Tue. Admission: $5 Free HIV counseling, testing and referral (general); $3 (CA students); members: free; services since 1985.