In case you were busy this week and missed a few of the stories we covered in the Castro, here's a roundup of what we learned.
Earlier this week, we wrote that longtime Castro resident Louis Biedak, better known as Lulu, is being been evicted from his apartment and is seeking community support.
We also gave you an update on Phase 2 of the Dolores Park renovation. The good news is that the project is on schedule for an early 2016 opening.
We checked in with Hamburger Mary's at The Patio. While there is still no projected opening date, Hamburger Mary's corporate HQ let us know that they are still moving forward with the restaurant.
And finally, we introduced you to the Castro Ambassadors Program and its local volunteers.
If you're not too busy doing some last minute packing for Burning Man or you've got some free time this weekend, here are few suggestions of things going on around the Castro.
Friday, August 28th
Sing-Along 'The Little Mermaid'
Friday, 7pm; Saturday 1pm, 5pm and 8pm; Sunday 2pm.
Host Description: This interactive presentation of Disney’s classic has been customized with on-screen lyrics for all the songs so that audiences can sing along! Your hosts will introduce each performance and warm up the audiences’ vocal chords. In addition to belting out the tunes, goody bags will be handed out to everyone and audience members can add to the fun by dressing up as a favorite character from the film! (Castro Theatre, 429 Castro)
Saturday, August 29th
Live In The Castro: Swingout w/ The CCSF Hot Bloods
12pm
Host Description: Ever want to learn to swing dance? This is your chance to have a taste of what it's like! Learn and practice in the Plaza. No partner required. (Jane Warner Plaza)
Jesús U. BettaWork & Chile Con Consuela Present: CHILE CON COMEDY ¡FIESTA!
8pm-10pm
Host Description: Jesús U. BettaWork presents a spicy night of comedy and fun. Come out and hear the amazing words of some of the funniest guys and gals in the LGBT Comedy arena. Laughter is the best medicine after all. (Magnet, 4122 18th)
BAMBI SAN JUAN
10pm-2am
Host Description: Inspired by the antics of three “young” free-spirited homo bff’s living under one roof in San Francisco. BAMBI SAN JUAN is our contribution to SF’s queer nightlife scene which has given us so much over the years (beyond the hangovers and overdrawn checking accounts). We think it’s time to return the favor. (QBarSF, 456 Castro)
Sunday, August 30th
The Crowd w/ Live Wurlitzer Accompaniment by Bruce Loeb
7pm
Host Description: The film mixes striking visual styles and a moving camera, influenced by 1920s German cinema and F.W Murnau in particular, with intense, intimate scenes of the family's poignant struggle. Vidor avoided casting big-name stars in the film to attain greater authenticity. Bruce Loeb has been playing piano accompaniments for silent films at the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum and the Pacific Film Archive. Bruce has studied at the Royal Dutch Conservatory and The Rubin Academy in Jerusalem. He lives in Berkeley where he is active as a piano teacher, vocal coach and accompanist. (Castro Theatre, 429 Castro)
Big Top's 8 Year Anniversary w/ Raja, Sister Roma, Honey Mahogany & More
Host Description: The HomoDiscoCircus is pulling out all the stops for this very special engagement with celebrity hosts, performers, DJs, dancers and many more surprises. Find out why the club kids, drag queens, lipstick lezzies, twinks, muscle daddies, freaks and geeks of SF have been packing the party for eight years strong. Come one, come all, prepare to be razzled and dazzled. (Beaux, 2344 Market)
Looking forward to next week, look out for a screening of the Amy Winehouse documentary "Amy" at the Castro Theatre on Tuesday, the San Francisco premier of skateboard flick "We Are Blood" on Wednesday, and a double feature of 1957 films "Nightfall" and "The Burglar" on Thursday. Full schedule here.
