In the face of another Trump era, I’ll continue to seek joy in San Francisco
San Francisco remains resilient, irreverent and the most progressive city in our country — not to mention beautiful. Now is the time to remember that....
Saul SugarmanAuthor of 188 Articles
Saul Sugarman is editor in chief and owner of The Bold Italic. He lives in San Francisco.
How to get really drunk on Election Day in San Francisco
If the only thing you want to vote on is your next rum cocktail, check out our SF picks. We also found some election parties....
SF Oasis seeks big money at its first-ever gala
Celebrating nearly ten years in SoMa, the nightclub set a $200,000 goal to support its growing footprint in nonprofit LGBTQ+ arts and drag....
The ‘Great Hauntway’ was honestly rather incredible
The Ocean Beach Halloween party wowed us at its 4th-annual iteration. It was actually kinda muggy despite all the fog....
Castro Halloween is still a ghost of its legendary history
The 2024 party in the Castro felt small on Saturday night, but still a good time. We just wish the block party returned....
Did you know there’s an SF Fashion Week?
It’s cool if you didn’t, no one else seemed to either. But Oct. 19th at the James Bong building delivered a few exciting looks....
Cleve Jones’ 70th served up many drag queens, leather daddies, and activists
At Hibernia Bank in San Francisco, Jones brought together the very communities he has spent decades uplifting....
Castro Halloween is coming back again for 2024
Expect a tamer but equally fabulous Halloween celebration in San Francisco — now back for the second time following a 17-year hiatus....
SF Symphony gave me nostalgia and magic at its 2024 gala
A night of elegance with an eye on the future — SF Symphony’s opening night sparkled amid an understandably tense vibe....
Castro Street Fair was a sweaty parade of parasols and nipples
The 50th anniversary of Harvey Milk’s legacy coincided with one of the hottest days in San Francisco this year....
Folsom ‘Princess’ party welcomes Katya at SF Oasis
The Drag Race alum’s unfiltered charm mirrored the spirit of San Francisco’s Folsom Street Fair....
Fabric Outlet is closing — and it’s a knife to my heart
Fabric Outlet has been a cornerstone of San Francisco’s crafting community for nearly 30 years. Its loss creates a hole in our creative scene....