‘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....
Saul SugarmanAuthor of 135 Articles
Saul Sugarman is editor in chief and owner of The Bold Italic. He lives in San Francisco.
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....
‘Golden Girls Live’ bets on a bigger stage — and it pays off
The long-running drag parody brings its campy magic to San Francisco’s historic Curran Theatre, blending warmth, humor, and holiday charm....
The legacy of SF Oasis will live on, following its successful gala
More than $200,000 flooded in support of the SoMa drag club and its quest to pay artists fair wages....
The Boomers and Gen X love Cyndi Lauper — I thought she was fine
A legend at Chase Center delivers sincerity, silliness, and a show that’s hard to define. Did she stick the landing? Well…...
Bingo! Your Thanksgiving drama is universally relatable
When the turkey’s burned and the wine flows freely, this game rewards you for enduring the holiday’s most predictable disasters....
Dancing with death and marigolds at Davies Symphony Hall
SF Symphony’s Día de los Muertos event was an explosion of marigolds, skulls, costumes, and dancing. And the music was excellent....
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....
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....