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....
Saul SugarmanAuthor of 96 Articles
Saul Sugarman is editor in chief and owner of The Bold Italic. He lives in San Francisco.
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....
Cleve Jones marks 70th birthday by raising funds for the causes he built
Despite advancements, Jones stresses that “AIDS isn’t over.” The party will raise money for critical programs that continue to fight the epidemic....
Dreamfest 2024 brings big music and big money to Oracle Park
P!NK and Imagine Dragons are set to headline a fundraiser that seeks $120 million for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals....
The coolest San Francisco park events this season
Get ready for music, culture, and outdoor adventures in the city’s green acres. From Flower Piano to Party for the Parks, your weekends just got busier....
Latex, lightsabers, and laughs: ‘The Empire Strips Back’ in SF
It’s as if the universe mashed together classical moves with the wackiest burlesque in the galaxy. Come see Princess Leia in a bikini and hair buns....
We survived the Twisters 4DX double feature at Stonestown Galleria
Watching these films back-to-back was less about the movies and more about keeping our drinks from flying out of the cupholders....
I feel conflicted about SF’s only Denny’s closing
People in San Francisco miss franchise food not just for the explosive diarrhea, but because there’s comfort in the familiar....
Willie Brown cuts through the doom loop
For a neighborhood that usually makes headlines for the wrong reasons, the Tenderloin got a rare moment to shine at Love Fest SF — cue the EDM drop....