Bay Area/ San Francisco

Castro Week: Agents of Change, dickATnite, Bike To Work And More

Published on May 11, 2016
Castro Week: Agents of Change, dickATnite, Bike To Work And MoreScott Wiener on Bike to Work Day. (Photo via Wiener newsletter 2013)

In case you aren't already aware, the 104th Bay to Breakers is this Sunday, and unless you're planning on getting out of town, you might want to check out SFMTA's announcement to help you get around all the road closures and transportation changes.

Now let's take a look at few highlights of events going on in and around the neighborhood.

Tonight, Grace Towers will be hosting a special edition of dickATnite at Moby Dick. This week's event will be a San Francisco reinterpretation of Beyonce's newly released album Lemonade.

Join District 8 Supervisor Scott Wiener tomorrow on Bike To Work Day as he leads a commuter convoy to City Hall beginning at Jane Warner at 7:45am. If you can't make that, there are plenty of energizer stations along the way—stop by for free snacks and swag. Here are a few tips and tricks that'll help all you new riders out there.

Juanita More! and fashion designer Mr. David will host a special fashion extravaganza edition of Friday Nights at the deYoung celebrating 24 years of collaboration. Mr. David for Juanita More! 24 Years of More Runway Show promises over 3,000 costumes and creations from Juanita's storehouse. If you haven't already, this will be the perfect opportunity to check out the Oscar de la Renta retrospective which closes May 30th.

Carnie Asada, "the other white meat," launches Drag Me To Mega Motown Brunch this Saturday at the Lookout. Join her for what's sure to be a delicious and soulful afternoon of tasty food and funky beats.

Award-winning documentary film Agents of Change's Bay Area premiere is this Sunday at the Castro Theatre. The film "takes viewers to the crossroads of change and controversy at a pivotal time in American history" by following the efforts to create the College of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University and the fight for Black Studies at Cornell University. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers and SF State activist featured in the film. 

Here's the full rundown of what's coming up this week and around n the Castro. For hundreds more events from around the city, visit hoodline.com/events—and to see your event featured in an upcoming events roundup, submit it here.









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