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Summ
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YOUR TO SF
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WELCOME to San Francisco
INSIDE
Castro
page 4
Castro map, page 22
page 25 & 34
Trip Tips
Events/Sites/Tours
page 24
Polk
page 26
Polk map, page 28
Big Gay Trip Tips
SoMa
page 29
page 31
SoMa map, page 36
Around Town
page 38
Union Square map, page 39
Women
page 40
East Bay
page 40
Arts
page 41
On Our Cover:
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Model: Erick Lopez, winner of the 2016 GayPocket
Cover Model Search and 2015 & 2016 BAR Bestie
Awards for Best Bartender (Edge Bar)
Photo by Steven Underhill
www.stevenunderhill.com / 415-370-7152
GayPocket San Francisco is published by Gay
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A gay mecca for decades, San Francisco
has much to offer GLBT visitors of every
type and interest. In addition to the worldfamous “gayborhood”—The Castro—we
have many gay businesses and venues
throughout the city. GayPocket San
Francisco is a useful resource to guide
you to our wide range of activities,
experiences and businesses.
San Francisco has long been steeped in
GLBT history. In addition to the legacy
of Harvey Milk, we are the home of the
Rainbow Flag, the AIDS Memorial Quilt,
one of the first Freedom Day (Pride) Parades, the longest ongoing GLBT theater
company (Theatre Rhinoceros) and more!
We recently completed the Castro street
redesign. Be sure to check out our wider
sidewalks with more trees, new lighting,
rainbow crosswalks and the new (yet
historical) Rainbow Honor Walk!
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.
Enjoy our city, our culture and our (and
your) history. And come back soon!
Kim Larsen, Publisher
GayPocket San Francisco
For advertising & other info:
415.864.8869 / [email protected]
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THE WILLOWS INN
ACCOMMODATIONS
PARKER GUEST HOUSE
520 Church St. @ 17th St. / 415.621.3222
www.parkerguesthouse.com
“San Francisco’s Premier Gay Guest
House” has received top mention in OUT
& ABOUT, Damron Guides and Fodor’s
Gay Guide. The #1 choice for both business and leisure travelers, offering concierge, extensive public rooms, breakfast,
private baths, on-site parking, gardens
and steam spa. / ad pg. 13, map pg. 22
www.gaypocketusa.com
map pg. 22, ad below
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
Internet and kimono robes) define The
Willows Inn experience. Expanded
continental breakfast, off-street parking
and more.
BARS
440 CASTRO
440 Castro St. / 415.621.8732
www.the440.com / ad pg. 9
There’s always a party at 440 Castro!
The Castro’s favorite Levi/leather bar
features nightly parties, drink specials and
weekday happy hours: noon–8pm. Open
noon–2am daily. / map pg. 22
Coming to San Francisco? Stay at the Willows Inn!
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The Edge celebrates over 20 years as a
popular neighborhood bar where everyone can enjoy a drink with a hot, friendly
bartender, listen to great music, and make
new friends. Open daily noon–2am.
BEAUX
2344 Market St. nr Castro St. / ad pg. 3
415.863.4025 / www.beauxsf.com
Beaux dance club and bar offers an LGBT
nightlife experience like no other. Worldclass entertainment, superior lighting and
visuals, and a mind-blowing sound-scape
create a scene beyond compare. Open
daily 2pm–2am. / map pg. 22
BLUSH! WINE BAR
476 Castro St. @ 18th St. / ad below
415.558.0803 / www.blushwinebar.com
Inspired by the greatest wine bars of
Europe, Blush invites you to enjoy wines
from all over the world, craft beers,
homemade food, music & art. Amidst a
cozy atmosphere, right in the heart of the
Castro. Open Mon–Thu 4pm–12:30am,
Fri 4pm–1:30am, Sat noon–1:30am & Sun
noon–12am. / map pg. 22
THE EDGE
4149 18th St. / map pg. 22
415.863.4027 / www.edgesf.com
HARVEY’S
500 Castro St. / 415.431.4278
www.harveyssf.com / map pg. 22
At Harvey’s in the “Heart of the Castro”
enjoy great food from opening to midnight
and various event nights. Great view,
atmosphere and service. Open Mon–Fri
11am–2am, weekends 9am–2am.
HI TOPS
ad at right, map pg. 22
2247 Market St. (btwn Noe & Sanchez)
415.551.2500 / www.hitopssf.com
SF’s #1 gay sports bar. A full kitchen
serves great ballpark food until 10pm
nightly, happy hour specials every weekday from 4pm–8pm, free shuffleboard,
and the hottest crowd in the Castro. 15
flatscreen TVs and 1 huge monitor make
it the perfect spot to watch all sporting
events, and a fun and friendly staff make
sure you have a great time. Open Mon–
Wed 4pm–12am, Thu & Fri 4pm–2am, Sat
11am–2am, Sun 11am–12am.
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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.
LAST CALL BAR
MIDNIGHT SUN
ad below, map pg. 22
3988 18th St. / 415.861.1310
Cozy, intimate neighborhood bar. Friendly
and attentive staff. Jukebox. Fireplace.
Happy Hour daily noon–7pm. Open daily
noon–2am.
4067 18th near Castro / ad below, map pg. 22
www.facebook.com/midnightsunsf
San Francisco’s premier video bar! Voted
“Best Happy Hour” by the SF Bay
Guardian. Happy hour until 9pm daily.
Celebrating 40 years in the Castro! Open
Mon–Friday 2pm–2am, Sat & Sun 1pm–2am.
LOOKOUT
MOBY DICK
ad pg. 1, map pg. 22
3600 16th St. @ Market & Noe
415.431.0306 / www.lookoutsf.com
Lookout is an upscale yet unpretentious
neighborhood bar with a friendly staff.
Floor to ceiling windows and wraparound
4049 18th St. / www.mobydicksf.com
Popular neighborhood bar with pool table,
pinball machines and hot and friendly
bartenders. Daily 2-for-1 frozen drink
specials and happy hour 4pm–8pm. Open
daily 12pm–2am. / map pg. 22
SERVICING THE CASTRO
OVER 40 YEARS
4067 18TH STREET
NO COVER | 21+ W/I.D.
Mon–Wed noon–2am, Thu–Sat 9am–2am,
Sun 10am–2am. / ad pg. 5, map pg. 22
BLACKBIRD BAR
QBAR
456 Castro St. / ad pg. 7, map pg. 22
415.864.2877 / www.qbarsf.com
Located in the heart of the Castro, QBar
is a diverse and inclusive bar featuring a
fun, high-energy blend of dance music, hot
and friendly staff, and killer cocktails. Open
Mon–Fri 4pm–2am, weekends 2pm–2am.
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
the neighborhood’s best cocktails. Open
2124 Market St. near Church / 415.503.0630
Neighborhood bar with specialty cocktails, wine and craft beers. Open Mon–Fri
3pm–2am, Sat & Sun noon–2am.
THE CAFE
2367 Market St. / 415.861.3846
Dance bar, mixed, younger crowd. Mon–
Fri 2pm–2am, weekends 12:30pm–2am.
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
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.
8 bedrooms
9 bathrooms
infinity pool
2 hot tubs
movie theater
staff of 5
VILLA
BALBOA
puerto vallarta
villabalboa.com
[email protected]
unparalleled modern
luxury with 5-star
service
CASTRO’S ... PREMIER ... FITNESS
Memberships start at only $45/month
3 months FREE when you join online: http://ALEXfitness-SF.com/pocketguide
2275 Market St (upstairs) San Francisco, CA 94114
GLBT HISTORY MUSEUM
COMMUNITY
ALLIANCE HEALTH
PROJECT
1930 Market St. / map pg. 23
415.502.TEST / www.ussf-ahp.org
Free HIV counseling, testing and referral
services since 1985. Results in 15 minutes.
Call or visit our website for more information.
4127 18th St. near Castro St. / map pg. 22
415.621.1107 / www.glbthistory.org
Museum features a new exhibition in its
recently remodeled main gallery, Queer Past
Becomes Present, and regularly changing
exhibitions in its other galleries. On display
are rare materials from the archives of the
GLBT Historical Society, one of the world’s
preeminent collections of gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender history. Museum
Hours: Mon, Wed–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun
noon–5pm, Closed Tue. Admission: $5
(general); $3 (CA students); members:
free; first Wed of every month: free for
all visitors.
THE CENTER
STRUT
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.
THE LAST DRAG
@ Congregation Sha’ar Zahav
290 Dolores Street @ 16th Street
415.339.STOP /www.lastdrag.org
The Last Drag offers free smoking cessation
classes for LGBT and HIV+ smokers. Quit
smoking in a confidential and supportive
group setting. Register online at our website or at the phone number above.
CASTRO COUNTRY CLUB
4058 18th St. (near Castro) / 415.552.6102
www.castrocountryclub.org / map pg. 22
The Castro Country Club is a clean & sober
gathering place for all people and a home
for the queer recovery community. Peet’s
café with free wifi and back patio. Open daily.
470 Castro Street
415.437.3400 / www.strutsf.org
Strut is the new home for health and wellness from San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
Located in the Castro, it’s a place where gay,
bi and trans men can find tools and support
to manage their health and connect with
other guys. At Strut, you’ll find sexual health
services including HIV testing and screening for sexually-transmitted infections,
substance use and mental health services,
support services, and community engagement activities. / map pg. 22
EATS
HARVEY’S
500 Castro St. / 415.431.4278
www.harveyssf.com / map pg. 22
See listing in BARS section.
HECHO
2200 Market St. @ Sanchez St. / map pg. 22
415.926.5630 / www.hechoinsf.com
Hecho features Mexican-inspired food with
a bar highlighting tequila and mezcal cocktails by Sipcraft. Open daily for dinner and
The Castro’s
Premiere Hotel
& Guest House
520 Church Street @ 17th
TOLL FREE 1-888-520-7275
www.parkerguesthouse.com
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cozy atmosphere. Mimosa brunches on
weekends, weekday breakfast, lunch and
dinner and friendly as all get out! Open
5pm–10pm daily. / map pg. 22
weekend brunch: Mon–Thu 5pm–11pm, Fri
5pm–12am, Sat 11am-12am, Sun 11am–11pm.
LARK BISTRO
4068 18th St. / 415.400.4623
www.larksf.com / ad at right, map pg. 22
Lark is a Bistro & Wine Bar featuring
Mediterranean-American food in the
historic Castro district. Featuring excellent
wines and small plates, main dishes, and
charcuterie and cheese boards. Open
daily for lunch (brunch on weekends) and
dinner (serving food and beverages past
midnight).
LA MEDITERRANEE
288 Noe St. @ Market / ad at right
415.431.7210 / www.cafelamed.com
Delicious Mediterranean food, friendly
service and neighborhood prices for over
30 years in the Castro. Hummus to die for!
Weekend champagne brunch. Catering
too. Open daily for lunch and dinner
until 10pm (11pm Fri & Sat). / map pg. 22
ORPHAN ANDY’S
ad at right, map pg. 22
3991-A 17th St. / 415.864.9795
Celebrating over 35 years of business in
the greatest neighborhood on earth. Great
diner food served by a friendly staff. Open
24 hours a day 7 days a week.
SAUSAGE FACTORY
517 Castro St. / 415.626.1250
www.castrosausagefactory.com
A taste of old San Francisco in the Castro.
All your favorite Italian dishes served in a
GYM
ALEX FITNESS
2275 Market St. (upstairs) / 415.548.0552
www.alexfitness-sf.com / ad pg. 11
In the heart of the Castro, we are a fully
equipped gym, with a full line of cardio
equipment, freeweights, plate-loaded and
selectorized machines. Hours: Mon-Fri
6am-10pm, Sat-Sun 8am-8pm. map pg. 22
INTERNET
CASTRO SF
www.castrosf.org / ad pg. 10
Visit the most complete and easy to use
neighborhood portal for Castro/Upper
Market shopping, activities and community affairs. Handy map, calendar and
picture gallery are all at your fingertips.
SEX CLUBS
EROS
2051 Market near Church / 415.255.4921
www.erosSF.com / ad pg. 19, map pg. 23
European steam room, dry sauna, showers,
workout room, upstairs maze, and smoking
patio. Free Wi-Fi in the lounge and safesex supplies in play areas. Professional
massage available, walk-ins welcome.
Check our website for theme nights,
workshops, and special events. Open
daily at Noon. Closes at Midnight Sun–Thu,
3am on Fri & Sat (doors lock one hour
before closing).
Serving
Breakfast,
Lunch and
Dinner!
3991-A 17th Street • Market & Castro • 415-864-9795
“Lark's Kurdish Meatballs are
deceptively simple but bursting
with ﬂavor.”
Peter Lawrence Kane, SF WEEKLY
Serving
the Castro
for over
30 years
CHEF COSKUN ABIK
4068 18th Street between Castro & Hartford
415.400.4623 • larksf.com
GOOD VIBRATIONS
SHOPS
BOOKS INC.
2275 Market St. @ 16th St. / map pg. 22
415.864.6777 / www.booksinc.net
Books Inc. at 16th and Market streets is
the ideal place for all of Castro District’s
literary needs; mainstream to masochism,
bestseller to bohemian. Open Mon–Sat
9:30am–11pm, Sun 9:30am–10pm. Store
closing sometime this summer.
Call now to reserve ad space for
our fall issue! 415.864.8869
QUIT SMOKING WITH GROUP SUPPORT
A FREE SERVICE FOR THE LGBT COMMUNITY
603 Valencia St. @ 17th St.
415.345.0400 / www.goodvibes.com
Good Vibrations is the premier retailer
trusted for over 38 years to provide highquality products, education, and information that promotes sexual health, pleasure,
and empowerment. With clean, well-lit
stores, we provide a safe, welcoming and
non-judgmental environment. Open Sun–
Thu 10am–10pm, Fri & Sat 10am–11pm.
HRC ACTION CENTER &
STORE
575 Castro St. / 415.431.2200 / map pg. 22
www.hrc.org/shop
The HRC Action Center & Store is now
located in the historic former home of civil
rights legend Harvey Milk’s Castro Camera.
We offer a unique fusing of education
and grassroots advocacy with HRC’s
(Human Rights Campaign) signature merchandise. Open Mon–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun
11am–7pm.
SWIRL ON CASTRO
572 Castro St. near 19th St. / ad pg. 13
415.864.2262 / www.swirloncastro.com
Stop in and visit our Wine Bar, open daily.
Swirl showcases a unique wine selection
that spans the globe, as well as spirits,
glassware, gifts, books, art and wine
accessories, all featured in an uplifting,
spirited and stylish environment suited for
browsing. Shipping available. Open Mon–
Thu noon–8pm, Fri & Sat noon–10pm, Sun
noon–7pm. / map pg. 22
WHATEVER...
COMICS & MORE
WWW.LASTDRAG.ORG / 415.339.STOP
548 Castro Street / 415.861.9428 / ad above
www.whateverstoreonline.com / map pg. 22
Gay owned and operated, “Whatever...” is
the comic shop for anyone to come and
get their geek on! Everything from
New, Used &
Consignment
Clothing
for Men
Unique
New & Used
Leather Goods
10% Off when
you mention
GayPocket
2352 Market St.
(btwn Castro & Noe)
415.556.9378
wornoutwest2ndgeneration.com
T-shirts, toys, vintage candy and of
course... comic books! Open Wed & Thu
11am–8pm, Fri & Sat 11am–7pm, Sun
noon–6pm.
WORN OUT WEST
2ND GENERATION
2352 Market St. btwn. Noe & Castro
415.556.9378 / ad above, map pg. 22
Wornoutwest2ndgeneration.com
We offer men’s sportswear and specialty
apparel, from jeans and tees to leather and
fetish in a friendly and stylish setting.
Sun-Thu 12pm–7pm, Fri 12pm–8pm, Sat
10am–8pm.
SERVICES
AH-H-H HEALING
BODYWORK
www.tgpraxis.net / map pg. 22
415 505 8980 / [email protected]
Enjoy a healing bodywork session or work
your body with a customized fitness/yoga
training session. Visa/MC accepted.
Available by appointment. t g phillips.
THE APOTHECARIUM
2095 Market St. @ Church St.
415.500.2620 / www.apothecariumsf.com
The Apothecarium is a licensed, full-service medical cannabis dispensary located
in San Francisco’s historic Castro district.
We provide our members access to a wide
variety of appropriately priced medication
in a safe, well-appointed setting. Open
daily 10am–9pm. ad pg. 21, map pg. 22
P.O. PLUS
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 hyper-masculine, modern barbershop. Walk-ins or Appt. Open Mon–Fri
11am–7:30pm, Sat 9am–7:30pm, Sun
11am–4pm.
584 Castro St. near 19th St. / ad below
415.864.5888 / www.poplus.com
Private mailbox rentals available and onestop shopping for all of your packing and
shipping needs. Open Mon–Fri 9am–6pm,
Sat 9am–5pm, closed Sun. / map pg. 22
RAUL MONTALVO, DDS
773 B 14th St. / 415.626.0480
www.raulmontalvodds.com / map pg. 22
Dr. Montalvo has been providing excellent
Dentistry in the area for over 20 years. Our
mission is to provide meticulous, uncompromising, state-of-the-art dental care,
delivered in a professional, compassionate manner in comfortable surroundings.
Open Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm.
The Gay
Gay Vibe
Vibe
The
of the
the Haight
Haight
of
Voted Best Dive Bar
Daily Drink Specials
$2 Buck Beer Tuesdays
Aged Barrel Whiskey Cocktails
Groovy Tunes & Pool Table
1437 HaigHt @ asHbury
ANNUAL 2016
SAN FRANCISCO PRIDE
6/25 & 6/26 / www.sfpride.org
FOLSOM STREET FAIR
9/25 / www.folsomstreetfair.org
EVENTS
CASTRO STREET FAIR
ONGOING
10/2 / www.castrostreetfair.org
CASTRO CERTIFIED
FARMER’S MARKET
Noe St. @ Market St.
925.825.9090 / map pg. 22
www.pcfma.com/castro
From fruits to nuts: come to the Castro
Farmers Market for your selection of the
best seasonal produce California has to
offer! Wed, 4pm–8pm, Mar 16 through
Dec 14, 2016. Check our Website for live
music and special event info.
TOURS
COME OUT
TO THE CASTRO
by Foot! Fun Walking Tours / 415.793.5378
www.FOOTtours.com / ad back cover
This tour of the Castro (led by GayPocket
publisher Kim Larsen) has neighborhood
and GLBT history, games, prizes and fun!
Guaranteed good time! Check online for
great reviews and our other SF walking tours.
$5 off with code: gaypocket
BLUE & GOLD FLEET
FIND US ON
THE CASTRO
SIDEWALKS!
WWW.RAINBOWHONORWALK.ORG
PIER 39
www.blueandgoldfleet.com
Blue & Gold Fleet is the premier provider
of ferry and water excursion services on
San Francisco Bay, offering the famous
one-hour Bay Cruise Adventure, Escape
from the Rock Cruise around Alcatraz Island and the ever-popular RocketBoat, the
ultimate high-speed thrill ride along San
Francisco’s waterfront. / map pg. 39
ROCKETBOAT
www.blueandgoldfleet.com/rocketboat
Strap yourself into RocketBoat, the fastest
and most nimble watercraft on San Francisco Bay. For 30 minutes, you’ll be flying
across the Bay. Never the same ride twice!
Runs May-Oct. / ad at right, map pg. 39
Anything but straight
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Get your tickets at PIER 39 • 415.773.1188 • blueandgoldfleet.com
$5.00 OFF
Coupon valid for up to 6 people.
Adult only. Not valid with any other offers.
SITES
THE NATIONAL AIDS
MEMORIAL GROVE
Nancy Pelosi Dr. & Bowling Green Dr.
Golden Gate Park
415.765.0498 / www.aidsmemorial.org
The National AIDS Memorial Grove is a
living tribute to all whose lives have been
touched by AIDS. Located in the eastern
end of Golden Gate Park, it is a space of
healing, hope and remembrance.
PINK TRIANGLE PARK
Intersection of Castro, Market & 17th sts.
www.pinktrianglepark.org / map pg. 22
Beautifully designed mini-park and memorial to the LGBT experience of the Nazi
regime. Great photo op with the rainbow
flag in the background.
GAYPOCKET TRIP TIPS For kids of all ages: Go to the
Exploratorium (a hands-on
museum of science, art and
human perception) at Pier 15.
For culture: Check out our ARTS
section beginning on page 41 for a
plethora of choices!
For fun: Visit the Antique Vibrator
Museum in the Good Vibrations
Polk Street store for the fascinating
story of our favorite household
helper.
DIVAS
1081 Post St. / 415.928.6006 / map pg. 28
Dancing, drag shows. Transgender
friendly. Open 6am–2am daily.
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 bar
on Polk. All holidays (plus some we made up)
are festively observed. Nice, mixed clientele.
Pool, pinball and smoking patio. Open
Mon–Fri 9am–2am, Sat & Sun 6am–2am.
GANGWAY BAR
841 Larkin St. / 415.776.6828 / map pg. 28
Oldest gay bar in SF. Open 6am–2am daily.
Dunyā Bistro has garnered local
acclaim as a Mediterranean casual
dining experience touched by the
fusion of refined urban technique and
culturally traditional flavors.
ENCORE KARAOKE
LOUNGE
1550 California St., 2nd Floor
www.encorekaraokesf.com
415.775.0442 / map pg. 28
Mixed. Karaoke, pool table and video
games. Open daily 3pm–2pm.
EATS
DUNYA
1609 Polk St. / 415.400.5770
www.dunyabistro.com / ad at left
Dunya is a Mediterranean Bistro & Wine
Bar in an industrial chic setting in the Nob
Hill district. Featuring excellent wines and
fresh, fusion dishes, open for brunch (Sat
& Sun), lunch and dinner. / map pg. 28
SHOPS
GOOD VIBRATIONS
1620 Polk Street @ Sacramento St.
415.345.0400 / www.goodvibes.com
See Good Vibrations listing under Shops
in the Castro section. Polk Street location open Sun–Thu 10am–9pm, Fri & Sat
10am–10pm. / map pg. 28
TERRASOL ALL
SEASONS BOUTIQUE
CHEF COSKUN ABIK
1609 Polk Street, San Francisco 94109
11:30AM (M-F) • 10AM (Sat-Sun Brunch)
415.400.5770 • dunyabistro.com
1742 Polk Street / 415.567.5213
www.terrasolsf.com / map. pg. 28
Check out this charming boutique with
a great selection of unique decor and
gift items, including candles, soaps, and
seasonal holiday items. They now have
wonderful wearable gear as well. Open
Mon–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 11am–5pm.
GAYPOCKET'S
GAYPOCKET'S
BIG GAY TRIP TIPS
DRINK UP, BUTTERCUP! Join the after-work crowd for Happy
Hour in the Castro. Incredible drink specials, many 2-4-1 offers and some
places even have $2 beers (any beer on tap, not just Bud Light.) And Happy
Hour often stretches until 9pm at many bars. What???!!!
GET YOUR FREAK ON! Though hard-core leather bars may be a
thing of the past, check out the South of Market bars for a more diverse,
usually slightly kinkier crowd than the typical Castro scene.
FUN IN THE SUN (OR FOG)! Dolores Park has recently undergone
a fabulous renovation. Be sure to explore the southwest corner at the top of
the hill, long referred to as the “gay beach,” and the incredible view of the
city from there. And there’s even a pissoir! (Google it.)
GET HYSTORICAL! Check out FOOT! Fun Tours’ Come OUT to the
Castro Tour. A fun-filled two-hour guided walk through the Castro. Learn
about the history of the neighborhood and GLBT history in SF. Great history,
fun anecdotes, games, quizzes and prizes. And don’t forget to visit the GLBT
History Museum in the Castro and skip along the Rainbow Walk of Fame on
the Castro sidewalks.
ARE YOU READY FOR OUR CLOSE UP? SF has a plethora
of queer theater and performance art. Find out what’s going on at Theatre
Rhinoceros, New Conservatory Theatre, Thrillpeddlers at the Hypnodrome,
Oasis and Big Gay Trivia with Kitty Tapata at Wild Side West, to name just a few.
IS THAT A BOA FEATHER IN MY BENEDICT? Sunday Drag
brunches at Balançoire in the Mission or the Starlight Room in Union Square
will surely fulfill your weekend requirement of “mince” and mimosas.
SAUCY SALSA! It’s an only-in-SF experience. Salsa Sundays at El Rio
with live bands and salsa dancing in a big outdoor backyard. A great mix of
ethnicities and sexualities. Ay yi yi!
BARS
HOLE IN THE
WALL SALOON
1369 Folsom St. / ad below
415.431.4695 / map pg. 36
www.holeinthewallsaloon.com
The Hole In The Wall is a little biker bar in
the heart of South of Market. Friendly, diverse, down-to earth crowd. Rock, blues,
punk, metal, soul and international music.
Six different beers on tap. The place to
meet the love of your life or maybe a good
friend. No speed freaks, moochers or
muggles please. Open noon–2am daily.
POWERHOUSE
1347 Folsom St. near 9th St.
415.552.8689 / www.powerhouse-sf.com
San Francisco cruising at its best! Bare
Chest Calendar contests, Pec Parties,
the REAL Underwear Party, hot and sexy
nightly themes, 2-for-1 Happy Hours
Mon–Sat. Smoking area available. Open
4pm–2am daily.
CLUBS
SUNDANCE SALOON
550 Barneveld near Industrial
415.830.1403 / www.sundancesaloon.org
Country-Western dancing heaven-where hot
cowboys and cowgirls gather to two-step
the night away at the friendliest place in the
city. Every Thur 6:30pm–10:30pm (lessons
7pm–8pm) & Sun 5pm–10:30pm (lessons
5:30pm–7:15pm). Check our website for
additional events. / map pg. 36
LONE STAR SALOON
1354 Harrison St near 9th. / map pg. 36
415.863.9999 / www.lonestarsf.com
San Francisco’s famous bear bar. Open Mon
–Fri 2pm-2am and weekends noon–2am.
SF EAGLE
398 12th St. / www.sf-eagle.com
SF’s gay heart! Bears, leather, dykes,
bikers, drag, pups, and more. Outdoor
patio, Sunday beer busts 3–6 pm,
Thursday Night Live (bands), Monday
karaoke, and please check website for
the hottest dance parties, music events,
and much more. Happy hour Mon–Fri 4–8
pm, open weekdays 2pm-–am; weekends
12pm–2am.
including drag, cabaret, musical acts,
amazing dj’s and more! 2015 Best Gay Club
- SF Weekly. 2015 Best New Nightclub B.A.R. Best Drag Show - SF Magazine.
CLUB OMG!
43 6th St. near Market / map pg. 36
415.896.6473 / www.facebook.clubomgsf
An alternative to the Castro bars, with
underground house music, events and
parties. Open daily 5:30pm–2am.
OASIS
298 11th St. @ Folsom / map pg. 36
415-985-4442 / www.sfoasis.com
Oasis is a new theater / cabaret / nightclub featuring the best of gay culture and
an unforgettable SF nightlife experience.
Check our website for specific information
on our diverse roster of programing
SEX CLUBS
442 NATOMA
442 Natoma between 5th & 6th sts.
415.936.5037 / www.442events.com
Check out 442 every week for great sex
parties; including Fetish Fridays, Ritual,
CumUnion and Naked Mondays. See website/Facebook for times and event details.
BLOW BUDDIES
933 Harrison near 6th St. / map pg. 37
415.777.HEA D / www.blowbuddies.com
Call or click for info.
FOR YOUR
BEST PHOTOS!
STEVENUNDERHILL
PHOTOGRAPHY
HEADSHOTS / PORTRAITS / WEDDINGS
415.370.7152
[email protected]
WWW.STEVENUNDERHILL.COM
MR–S–LEATHER &
MR–S–LOCKERROOM
SHOPS
LEATHER ETC
1201 Folsom St. @ 8th St. / map pg. 36
415.864.7558 / www.leatheretc.com
Welcome to the Fetish and Bondage
World! For years Leather Etc has been a
creator, manufacturer, trend-setter and
a reliable supplier of the finest leather
apparel, bondage leather accessories
and sensual, stylish fetish leather clothing. Open Mon–Fri 10:30am– 7pm, Sat
11:30am–6pm, Sun noon–5pm.
385 8th St. @ Harrison / ad pg. 33
415.863.7764 / www.mr-s-leather.com
When You’re Ready for the Good Stuff!
Leather, latex, neoprene clothing and
bondage gear all made right here in our SF
workshops. Plus a huge selection of boots,
sex toys, uniforms, sportswear and underwear. A one-of-a-kind experience you’ll never
forget. Open 11am–8pm daily. / map pg. 36
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GAYPOCKET TRIP TIPS For exercise: Walk north on Castro Street from 17th. It curves into
Divisadero and leads you to Pacific
Heights, burning lots of calories on
the way to some great views.
For contemplation: Visit The
National AIDS Memorial Grove in
Golden Gate Park at Nancy Pelosi
Drive & Bowling Green Drive.
For sex and culture: Visit the
Center for Sex and Culture at 1349
Mission Street near 10th Street.
AUNT CHARLIE’S
133 Turk St. @ Taylor / 415.441.2922
www.auntcharlieslounge.com / map at right
Neighborhood bar, drag & club nights.
ADVENTURE
ROCKETBOAT
www.blueandgoldfleet.com/rocketboat
Strap yourself into RocketBoat, the fastest
and most nimble watercraft on San Francisco Bay. For 30 minutes, you’ll be flying
across the Bay. Never the same ride twice!
Runs May-Oct. / ad pg. 25, map at right
ADULT THEATERS
NOB HILL
ADULT THEATRE
729 Bush St. @ Powell / ad inside front cover
415.781.9468 / www.thenobhilltheatre.com
Famous Since the Day We Opened–Come In
and Touch Our Junk! All Nude Erotic Stage
Shows. Porn Star Sex Shows. Video Arcade
with 100 Digital Channels. Playroom. XXX
Adult Retail Store. Friendly, Clean, Safe
Environment. Open Sun–Thu 11:30am-12am,
Fri & Sat 11:30am–1:30am. / map at right
BARS
TRAX
(Haight-Ashbury)
1437 Haight St. @ Ashbury / ad pg. 20
415.864.4213 / www.traxsf.com
“Great Happy Hour” Mon–Fri, noon–7pm.
New draft beers, pool table, video games,
friendly bartenders and good times. The
hottest gay bar in the Haight. Open noon–
2am daily.
COMMUNITY
SAN FRANCISCO
AIDS FOUNDATION
1035 Market Street, Suite 400 / map pg. 36
415.487.3000 / www.sfaf.org
San Francisco AIDS Foundation works to
end the HIV epidemic in the city where it
began, and eventually everywhere. We
provide direct services for HIV prevention, testing and care in communities
where need is greatest, including gay
and bisexual men, African Americans and
Latinos. For more info about events, community programs and volunteering, visit
our website.
SERVICES
TIX BAY AREA
ad pg. 42, map at right
Union Square (Powell Street side)
415.433.7827 / www.tixbayarea.org
TIX Bay Area is a full-service cultural
concierge for visitors and locals alike. See
Arts section for full listing.
VACATION
VILLA BALBOA
www.villabalboa.com / ad pg. 11
This 12,000 square foot villa in Puerto
Vallarta features spectacular oceanfront
views, authentic cultural excursions, private cinema and an onsite spa experience.
Villa Balboa is fully staffed including a
private chef, English-speaking concierge,
waiter and chamber maids.
MIX
4086 18th St. / 415.431.8616
www.sfmixbar.com / map pg. 22
Neighborhood bar, mixed crowd. Open
Mon–Fri 7am–2pm, Sat & Sun 6am–2am.
BARS
13 LICKS @ QBAR
465 Castro St. / ad pg. 7, map pg. 22
415.864.2877 / www.qbarsf.com
Every Tuesday night: A Lezzie Queer
maniac dance party with half-off drinks,
9am–2am.
THE WILD SIDE WEST
424 Cortland Ave. (Bernal Heights)
415.647.3099 / Neighborhood bar, mostly
women. Open 1pm–2am daily.
INTERNET
BETTY’S LIST
www.bettyslist.com
LGBT news, services and community
events.
Let our advertisers know
you saw them in GayPocket
San Francisco!
STEAMWORKS
BERKELEY
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,
resources and events.
2107 4th St., Berkeley / ad pg. 35
510.845.8992 / www.steamworksbaths.com
The Bay Area’s most popular men’s only
gym/bathhouse. Public play areas and
private rooms (not available at any SF sex
club). Always open. 24/7, 365 days a year.
18 and over only.
WHITE HORSE INN
6551 Telegraph Ave. @ 66th St., Oakland
510.652.3820 / www.whitehorsebar.com
East Bay’s #1 gay and lesbian hot spot.
Nightly specials Mon–Wed, Karaoke on Tue,
dancing Thu–Sat. Beer bust on Sat & Sun
1pm –7pm. Going strong for 80 years. Open
Mon & Tue 3pm–2am, Wed–Sun 1pm–2am.
BEACH BLANKET
BABYLON
Club Fugazi, 678 Beach Blanket Babylon
Blvd. (Green St.) / 415.421.4222
www.beachblanketbabylon.com
Beach Blanket Babylon, the longest
running musical revue in history, is best
known for its spectacular hats and visual
puns. A San Francisco legend of wit and
political satire, this show is a favorite with
both visitors and locals. / map pg. 39
FOODIES! The Musical
@ The Shelton Theater
533 Sutter St. near Powell St.
800.838.3006 / www.brownpapertickets.com
www.foodiesthemusical.com / map pg. 39
From the award-winning writer Morris
Bobrow (Shopping! The Musical, Party of
2), Foodies! The Musical is the hilarious
show for everyone who eats. Featuring
songs and sketches about food; the show
runs Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm.
Now in its 4th hit year! Use code GPSF for
$10 off each ticket.
GLBT HISTORY MUSEUM
4127 18th St. near Castro St. / map pg. 22
415.621.1107 / www.glbthistory.org
Don’t miss out on this San Francisco
jewel! See full listing in the Castro section
under Community.
JAMES C. HORMEL
GAY & LESBIAN
CENTER / SF Public Library
100 Larkin St. @ Civic Center / map pg. 36
415.557.4499 / www.sfpl.org
The James C. Hormel Gay & Lesbian
Center is the gateway to the Library’s
collections documenting lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgendered history and
culture. In addition to books, periodicals
and archival collections, the Center
sponsors regularly changing exhibitions
and a wide range of public programs.
Call or click for hours and events.
MADAME TUSSAUDS
SAN FRANCISCO
866.223.4240 / 145 Jefferson St. @ Mason St.
www2.madametussauds.com/san-francisco
Fisherman’s Wharf’s newest attraction!
Experience the World Famous Madame
Tussauds from London! No ropes or barriers – get close to your favorite stars! Open
Sun 10am–9pm, Mon–Thu 10am-8pm, Fri
& Sat 10am–10pm. / map pg. 39
OASIS
NEW CONSERVATORY
THEATRE CENTER
Lower Lobby / 25 Van Ness (near Market St.)
415.861.8972 / www.nctcsf.org / map pg. 36
Established in 1981, NCTC champions
innovative high-quality productions and
educational theater experiences for youth,
artists, and the queer and allied communities. Conservatory provides acting and
singing classes for adults and active seniors. Join us for Pride Season shows: On
a Clear Day You Can See Forever (through
June 12). Use promo code Pocket Pride
for $10 off tickets.
298 11th St. @ Folsom
415-985-4442 / www.sfoasis.com
Oasis is a new theater / cabaret / nightclub featuring the best of gay culture and
an unforgettable SF nightlife experience.
Check our website for specific information on our diverse roster of programing
including drag, cabaret, musical acts,
amazing dj’s and more! 2015 Best
Gay Club - SF Weekly. 2015 Best New
Nightclub - B.A.R. Best Drag Show - SF
Magazine. map pg. 36
THE SAN FRANCISCO
DUNGEON
www.thedungeons.com/sanfrancisco
855-753-9999 / ad inside back cover
145 Jefferson St. @ Mason St./ map pg. 39
The San Francisco Dungeon is a thrillfilled journey through San Francisco’s
• theatre • music • dance • culture •
GET SAVVY. Snag the best discounts to arts and cultural events
in the Bay Area. Located in Union Square – between Post & Geary.
@tixbayarea
/tixbayarea
(415)
376–0332
(415) 433-7827
murky past. Sixty minutes of laughs,
scares, theatre, shocks, special effects,
characters, jokes, mazes and storytelling.
50% off tickets with promo code: pocket.
Open Sun 11:30am–9pm, Mon–Thu
11:30am–8pm, Fri & Sat 11:30am–10pm.
SAN FRANCISCO ZOO
ad pg. 44
Sloat Blvd. @ The Great Highway
415.753.7080 / www.sfzoo.org
An exotic adventure awaits you at the San
Francisco Zoo! Open 10am–5pm daily.
THEATRE RHINOCEROS
800.838.3006 / www.therhino.org / ad below
Join the world’s longest ongoing and
most adventurous GLBT theater company
for Present Laughter by Noel Coward
(through July 3), at the Eureka Theatre.
Check website for info on our 2016-17
Season!
Weimar Berlin. Original Cockette Scrumbly Koldewyn, composer of Pearls Over
Shanghai and Jewels of Paris, exploits
the erotic and bizarre in this production
by Thrillpeddlers, San Francisco’s “Best
Underground Theatre Company” (7x7
Magazine).
TIX BAY AREA
ad at left, map pg. 39
Union Square (Powell St. side)
415.433.7827 / www.tixbayarea.org
TIX Bay Area is a full-service cultural
concierge for visitors and locals alike. At
our convenient location in the heart of San
Francisco’s theater district, you can find
not only tickets to almost every art and
cultural event in the Bay Area, but also
the largest selection of discount tickets in
town and experts to help you find the
show for you. Open 8am-6pm seven days
a week.
THRILLPEDDLERS
@ THE HYPNODROME
575 10th St. (between Bryant and Division)
415.377.4202 / www.thrillpeddlers.com
The Untamed Stage (through June 11) is a
world premiere musical inspired by
the innovations and excesses of 1920s
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PRESENT
LAUGHTER
by Noel Coward
through July 3
Part II of our Coward Celebration
@ Eureka Theatre
www.therhino.org • 800-838-3006
Pride lives.
www.sfzoo.org
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