I waited 15 years to see Hunky Jesus — and yes, he delivered
I saw more abs than at a Castro gym and more Jesus puns than a church marquee....
Saul SugarmanAuthor of 96 Articles
Saul Sugarman is editor in chief and owner of The Bold Italic. He lives in San Francisco.
Forgive me, Father, for I have served a look
San Francisco’s holiest night of hedonism landed at Grace Cathedral on March 4th. Yes, I came to fundraise — no, I did not skip the photobooth....
Raymonda wants love and a career — SF Ballet gives her both
Feminism can take many forms; This one does it in pointe shoes....
How Lunar New Year at SF Symphony set the tone for 2025
From a glowing dragon to Mayor Lurie’s rallying words, SF Symphony gave me another Lunar New Year filled with elegance and community....
Zac Posen’s big night out in San Francisco
After attending a capsule collection at Gap headquarters on Feb. 13, Posen dashed across town for an entirely different debut for SF Ballet....
‘Cool Britannia’ slaps like a pop anthem that belongs in a sci-fi epic
With songs from The White Stripes and aggressively sleek, this triple bill at SF Ballet redefines what dance can look like....
San Francisco’s dandiest night: Villa Albertine’s 2025 season launch
From cross-dressing laws to modern self-expression, the night turned fashion into a conversation at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor....
The best places to have a dramatic public breakup in SF
Valentine’s Day in San Francisco isn’t all candlelit dinners. Sometimes, love dies, and when it does, you might as well make it memorable....
‘Manon’ at SF Ballet is a beautiful nightmare
I expected a period romance draped in pastels and powdered wigs. Instead, I got one of the most depraved and intoxicating stories ever staged....
The weirdest crap on San Francisco streets — that’s not actually crap
Sure, you’ve sidestepped questionable puddles, but have you ever tripped over a toilet in the street? Only in San Francisco....
A night of magic and mischief at SF Ballet’s 92nd gala
Unforgettable performances, Schiaparelli, and DIY creations. The gala was a masterclass in high and inventive fashion — and beautiful dance....
Here’s how I’m surviving 2025 — one San Francisco party at a time
Because you might as well escape the madness with glitter, music, and questionable costumes. This is my map to San Francisco’s most unapologetic celebrations....