Got an event you want the neighborhood to know about? To be included in our next Castro weekly roundup, please fill out the form at this link by Tuesday evening.
Missed anything this week? Now's your chance to get caught up and find out what's going around the neighborhood this weekend.
After opening up last month and igniting some outdoor-seating-related controversy, Philz Coffee has downsized its sidewalk space to comply with Castro-specific guidelines.
District 8 Supervisor Scott Wiener has introduced a new ordinance that would change the planning code to allow businesses, like Churchill, to seek a second-floor bar expansion.
Earlier this week, Castro drag queen and party promoter Juanita More! announced the end of the eight-year run of Booty Call Wednesday at Qbar. If last night's eight-year anniversary party is any indication of how busy it'll be when the party ends later this month, expect a huge event.
Are you frigging serious #bootycallwednesdays is off the hook!
— Juanita More (@juanitamore) November 12, 2015
Dijon of Souls of Society brought us another installment of Souls Of the Castro, a series of photos and brief on-the-street interviews featuring people he encountered recently in the neighborhood.
And finally, we spoke with Castro Theatre organist David Hegarty about the ambitious new organ that's in the works (if you want it to happen soon rather than later, you can contribute to the crowdfunding campaign.)
And now, on to your weekend events and things to look forward to next week.
Thursday, Nov. 12th
Opening Reception: Panama-Pacific 1915
4pm-9pm
Host Description: "This exhibit was curated to showcase the full arc of the once quiet neighborhood with humble homes prior to being demolished, and then this fantastic vision took form. These neighborhoods vanished, and rails and buildings took shape, from all areas of the world, showcasing numerous pavilions and jaw dropping venues." See yesterday's story about the show here. (Harvey Milk Photo Center, 50 Scott St.)
Image: The Monster Show
The Monster Show: 5th Annual Mercury Rising
9pm-2am
Host Description: "The Monster Show's 5th Annual Mercury Rising tribute to that legendary rock band Queen. We are bringing an amazing show full of all the hits of the icon that is Freddy Mercury." (The Edge, 4149 18th St.)
Warren Miller's Chasing Shadows
7:30pm
Host Description: In Warren Miller's 66th snowsport film, "explore what it means to be inspired, and what it is about exotic locations and snow-covered summits that keep us searching for more." (Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St.)
Friday, Nov. 13th
San Francisco Transgender Film Festival
7:30pm
Host Description: The 14th Annual Transgender Film Festival returns with a screening of MAJOR!, "which follows the life and campaigns of Bay Area icon Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a 73-year-old Black transgender woman who has been fighting for the rights of trans women of color for over 40 years." (Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St.)
Saturday, Nov. 14th
Live! In The Castro- RADAR Readings
12:30pm
Host Description: "Juliana from RADAR Productions will host a table in Jane Warner Plaza. You'll learn about RADAR and upcoming events like the November Queer Reading Series at the San Francisco Library." (Jane Warner Plaza)
Fort Point/Brewcade Can Release Party
2pm-6pm
Host Description: "Brewcade will be offering specials on all Fort Point cans, to drink onsite and to take home. The Fort Point team will also be on hand for arcade game challenges and conversation." (Brewcade, 2200 Market St. B)
Sunday, Nov. 15th
Kurosawa/Bergman Double Feature
4:45pm & 8pm
Host Description:
Seven Samurai : "One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits."
The Seventh Seal: "Disillusioned and exhausted after a decade of battling in the Crusades, a knight encounters Death on a desolate beach and challenges him to a fateful game of chess." (Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St.)
Image: Walk SF
World Day Of Remembrance For Road Traffic Victims
4pm-5:30pm
Host Description: "Join Walk SF and the Vision Zero Coalition as we host the first World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Victims to be held in San Francisco. The memorial will include a walk, ceremony, and vigil along Market Street, where members of the public can take a stand and become part of the Vision Zero movement." (UN Plaza)
Sunday Beer Busts
3pm-7pm
Are you an athletic supporter or just a fan going out on Sunday afternoons in the Castro and having a good time? Then stop by either one of these beer busts hosted SF Shade at Lookout or the San Francisco Gay Flag Football League at PIlsner Inn. (Lookout, 3600 16th St. and Pilsner Inn, 225 Church St.)
Monday, Nov. 16th
9:30pm
Host Description: Spend your Monday night recreating the featured painting, Rainy Drive. All supplies necessary like aprons, easels, paints and brushes will be included along with a step by step instruction from a local artist. Afterwards you get to take home your brand new 16x20 canvas! (The Sausage Factory, 517 Castro St.)
Tuesday, Nov. 17th
Image: Magnet
Hella Close: Stories Of Fat Queer Intimacy
7pm-9pm
Host Description: Join Radar Productions for Part III of our signature 3-part series, Hella Close, part of our year-long Queering the Castro program. (Magnet, 4122 18th St.)
Wednesday, Nov. 18th
8pm-10pm
Host Description: "We are eager to hear five minutes of anything you'd like to share: stories, poems, songs or your art." (Magnet, 4122 18th St.)
Got an event you want the neighborhood to know about? To be included in our next Castro weekly roundup, please fill out the form at this link by next Tuesday evening.
