In case you missed our Castro coverage throughout the week, here's an update on the latest.
Over Labor Day weekend, a rally and protest was held at Harvey Milk Plaza in response to the raid at Rentboy.com, with hundreds supporting rights for sex workers.
There was another restaurant closure in the neighborhood: the short-lived Market Street gastropub Janchi, which turned over the space for the third time this year.
Don't forget the Duboce Park Tag Sale that's taking place this Saturday. You can still donate your unwanted items today and tomorrow, and stop by for some great deals this weekend.
In other business news in the neighborhood, Philz Coffee will be opening its new Castro location at the end of the month, Simply Brilliant Press is planning to move, The Rainbow Market & Deli is changing hands, and a mystery restaurant is up for sale.
Towards the end of the week, Park Station Captain John Sanford, Jr. held his monthly community meeting, where the discussion revolved around the recent rash of auto break-ins, traffic enforcement, and efforts to deal with homelessness around the neighborhood. (As of July, Park Station now includes Duboce Triangle, though the Castro remains part of Mission Station.)
In a step to create more housing in SF's crowded market, the Board of Supervisors approved Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) legislation this week. It allows landlords to create additional, separate units within their buildings out of unused spaces, such as storage rooms or garages.
Finally, we caught up with nine-year-old gay-owned comics spot Whatever Store to see how business is going at the unique shop.
Friday, September 11th
Live! In The Castro: Jessica Jirsa
11am-6pm, Fri. & Sat.
Host Description: Jane Warner Plaza will be transformed into an outdoor gallery, featuring plein-air oil paintings created in the vicinity. (Jane Warner Plaza)
Images: Jirsa In Plein Air/Facebook
18th Annual California Independent Film Festival
Friday & Saturday, all day
Host Description: This star-studded event provides both local Bay Area residents and visitors with an opportunity to see world-class films, meet filmmakers from around the world and international celebrities, and build exposure for CAIFF corporate sponsors. (Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St.)
Noise Pop Presents Willis Earl Beal
Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8:30pm
Host Description: The songwriter began an artistic transformation entirely of his own design, from rough-edged outsider-art provocateur to the kind of mysterious crooner one might expect to haunt the outskirts of Twin Peaks. (Swedish American Hall, 2174 Market St.)
Saturday, September 12th
18th Annual Duboce Park Tag Sale
9am-2pm
Host Description: Join the fun, meet your neighbors, and find a bargain that you just can’t resist. The familiar yellow rental truck will be parked near the Noe-Duboce Muni stop the week before the event and we will accept donations on Tuesday-Friday from 5:30-7pm. You can also bring your donations before 9am on the morning of the event. (Duboce Park)
Soul Delicious: Terrill's House at Soul Saturday
11am-4pm
Host Description: Terrill's House Catering will be in the kitchen this week to serve delicious soul food. Come for the food, stay for the beats and drinks. Food service from 11am-3pm. Featuring a selection of Motown-inspired music and other good vibes from the soulful side of life. (Lookout, 3600 16th St.)
Jeffrey Blankfort: 60 Years Behind the Camera
1-5pm, through 10/25
Host Description: Harvey Milk Photo Center and Dave Christensen, Director, are proud to present the opening reception for this long-awaited retrospective of Jeffrey Blankfort’s illustrious photography career of over 60 years. (Harvey Milk Photo Center, 50 Scott St.)
Sunday, September 13th
Live! In The Castro: Dr. Dee's Tite Rak, Featuring Jason Brock
Noon-1pm
Host Description: Fun outdoor concert of Jazz, Blues, Pop and R&B. Dynamic trio with violinist Sandy Poindexter and drummer Caliborne, featuring X-Factor star Jason Brock. (Jane Warner Plaza)
2:30pm, 6:30pm & 4:40pm, 8:40pm
Host Description: An American in Paris stars Gene Kelly as an ex-GI who stays in Paris after WWII to make it as an artist and finds himself torn between urchin Leslie Caron and wealthy Nina Foch. Jacques Demy's visually intoxicating "film in song,"The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg, pays homage to MGM musicals with a story of young love and thwarted dreams. Completely sung in French with English subtitles. (Castro Theatre, 429 Castro St.)
Looking ahead to next week, there's a bit of culture in the offing:
Tuesday, September 15th
Manos Nouveau Artist Kick-Off Reception
6-7:30pm
Host Description: After putting out a call for submissions back in August, owner Manuel Montalban and creative director Caitlin James are excited to host an artist kick-off reception. It will celebrate the Bay Area artists who were selected to display their art inside Manos Nouveau. (Manos Nouveau, 3970 17th St.)
