‘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....
Saul SugarmanAuthor of 188 Articles
Saul Sugarman is editor in chief and owner of The Bold Italic. He lives in San Francisco.
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....
‘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....