There was plenty going on in the Castro this week. In case you missed any of it, here's your chance to catch up.
Over the weekend, Caitlyn Jenner made headlines when she skated through the Lower Haight at the Church of 8 Wheels and visited the Human Rights Campaign office in the Castro on the most recent episode of her E! reality show I Am Cait.
There were a few business shakeups, including the closure of five-month-old alternative and holistic health business Cindy's Herb Shop. Meanwhile, Reveille Coffee announced plans to add a parklet, which, if approved, would be the Castro's second.
After more than four years of construction, the apartments at 435 Duboce, right on the N-Judah tracks, announced their availability and pricing—including a one-bedroom unit going for a staggering $6,500 per month.
In police news, Park Station's community meeting was highly attended, due to controversy over District Capt. Sanford's bicycle enforcement plan. This week also marked the one-year anniversary of the beating death of Bryan "Feather Lynn" Higgins, a case in which the SFPD still has not arrested a suspect.
The homeless man who passed away on 18th Street on July 28th has been identified as 38-year-old James Welch. And the BAR reports that the man who passed away near Beaux on August 7th was 75-year-old Thomas Smallwood, a longtime SF resident.
Let's take a look at a few events going on in and around the neighborhood this weekend that you might want to check out.
Friday, August 14th
Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck with Director Brett Morgen Q&A
7pm nightly through 8/19; Q&A only at Friday showing
Host Description: Whether Brett Morgen’s (The Kid Stays in the Picture) long-awaited, breach-birthed and brilliant Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck will clear up any questions about the late Kurt Cobain is quite profoundly beside the point. The film, which was made with the Kurt the cooperation of the Nirvana frontman’s widow, Courtney Love, and daughter, Frances Bean Cobain, has been trumpeted as “the truth.” (Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St.)
Sing-Along Wizard of Oz
Friday, 7:30pm; Saturday/Sunday, 2:30pm & 7pm
Saturday, August 15th
AIDS Memorial Grove Cleanup Day
8:30am-1:30pm
Host Description: AIDS/Lifecycle is teaming up with our friends from Bridgemen and 50-Plus Network for a morning of fresh air and outdoor volunteering at the AIDS Memorial Grove, located in Golden Gate Park. We'll be helping with various projects to clean up and maintain the Grove. No gardening experience required! Tools, work gloves, instruction as well as light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Just bring some sunscreen and sturdy clothes and get in the service spirit. RSVP is required to participate. Volunteer space is limited. (Golden Gate Park, Nancy Pelosi Dr. & Bowling Green Dr.)
Furassic Park: A Bears of San Francisco Picnic
11am-4pm
Host Description: A Picnic 65 Million Years in the making ... give or take a few millennia. The Bears of SF will be hosting a picnic in Golden Gate Park. Join us at the glen on 25th Avenue between Lincoln and MLK Drive for an afternoon of fun! We'll provide hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks; you provide your own chairs. We'll also have games available to pass the afternoon. So take some time to relax with us in one of the most beautiful spots in the Bay as we present our first ever FURASSIC PARK PICNIC! (Golden Gate Park, 25th Ave. and MLK Dr.)
Live! In The Castro: Sundance Saloon Country Dance-A-Thon
12-3pm
Host Description: The Country Dance-A-Thon is a two-stepping and line dancing marathon taking place Saturday, August 15 at Jane Warner Plaza in the heart of San Francisco's Castro district. Participants will collectively dance for three hours to support three nonprofit organizations: AIDS Emergency Fund, The Positive Resource Center and The Sundance Association. (Jane Warner Plaza)
Sunday, August 16th
Faces of Nature: The Photos of Erin Stuart-Jennings
Noon-2pm
Host Description: Opening reception with the artist. Light refreshments. Shows through September 30th. A portion of the proceeds from all sales will benefit the Castro Country Club. (Castro Country Club, 4058 18th St.)
Live! In The Castro: Batala SF
2-4pm
Host Description: Join Batalá San Francisco in Jane Warner Plaza as we perform and speak about the samba reggae tradition and what it means to be a Batala member. (Jane Warner Plaza)
So You Think You Can't Dance
6-7pm
Host Description: Always dreamed of showing off on the dance floor, but think you have two left feet? Before you throw away that dream forever, take this class! This class promises to teach the basics of rhythm partner dancing, help to build confidence in your ability to move, to gain awareness of your own body, and to give you a great and unique way to connect to others. (Spark Arts, 4229 18th St.)
