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....
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Saul Sugarman is editor in chief and owner of The Bold Italic. He lives in San Francisco.
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....
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....