San Francisco A TRUE GAY MECCA
SAN FRANCISCO CAN SOMETIMES OVERWHELM VISITORS WITH ITS VAST NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES WHICH APPEAL TO THE LGBT COMMUNITY. OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE “FIRST LADY OF SAN FRANCISCO”, DONNA SACHET’S MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND AFFILIATIONS WITH A BROAD SPE
FEINSTEIN’S AT THE NIKKO
After six years as The Rrazz Room, the popular, intimate cabaret performance space located in Hotel Nikko has been transformed and taken over by Michael Feinstein. This award-winning devotee of the Great American Song Book brings his experience from Feinstein’s at the Regency Hotel and Café Carlyle in New York and elsewhere to San Francisco, promising an incredible line–up of top notch entertainers and a lushly remodeled club. Recent performers include Mitzi Gaynor, Ann Hampton Callaway, Liz Callaway, Andrea Marcovicci, Barbara Cook and Michael Feinstein himself. www.feinsteinssf.com
THE PACIFIC COAST ASSOCIATION CASTRO FARMERS’ MARKET
Located at Noe and Market streets every Wednesday 4 - 8 p.m., it’s not only happy hour in the Castro, it’s time to rub shoulders with local residents as they peruse booths of farm fresh and organic fruits, vegetables, artisan cheeses, flowers, meats and more, to assemble fresh meals and share local gossip and recipes. Live entertainment from a variety of musicians adds to this unique farmers’ market, surrounded by neighborhood shops, friendly bars, and relaxing curbside cafes. www.pcfma.com
DRAG IN SAN FRANCISCO?
Here are some ongoing choices:
HOT BOXXX GIRLS AT AUNT CHARLIE’S
Every Friday and Saturday starting at 10 p.m., this eclectic bar in the heart of the Tenderloin at 133 Turk St., hosts lively drag shows with a variety of local talent. If you’re looking for low cover charge, cheap drinks and raucous entertainment, this is your place. www.thehotboxxxgirls.com
FAUXGIRLS AT INFUSION LOUNGE
On the third Thursday of every month at 8 p.m., this posh downtown club at124 Ellis St. hosts a more upscale drag revue featuring elegant female impersonators, comic performers and colourful costuming. Now in their twelfth year in various locations, this cast has developed a loyal following and takes full advantage of their rich setting. Guests may also dine on delicious Asian inspired cuisine and enjoy speciality cocktails. www.fauxgirls.com
THE MONSTER SHOW AT THE EDGE
Every Thursday at 10 p.m. at the corner of Collingwood and 18th Street, this small, friendly neighbourhood bar welcomes Cookie Dough and her unpredictable cast for a wild show, usually themed by diva or music. At this show, the audience is fully involved so bring your dollars to tip the girls. www.qbarsf.com/EDGE
THE GLAMAZONE AT THE CAFÉ
Every Sunday night at 9:30 p.m., in the heart of the Castro at 2369 Market St., Pollo del Mar hosts a dazzling show, often starring cast members from RuPaul’s Drag Race in addition to local super- stars. The club is modern and spacious, the staff is cute and friendly, the crowd is young and ready to dance and the show will amaze. www.thecafesf.com
SUNDAY’S A DRAG AT THE STARLIGHT ROOM
Every Sunday at noon and 2:30 p.m., enjoy a gourmet buffet brunch and a professional drag show hosted by Donna Sachet in the elegant penthouse club atop the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in Union Square. Expect excellent celebrity impersonations, modern dance numbers, classic singing and side-splitting comedy with a mixed audience of locals and visitors, gay and straight, young and old. Creator and Producer Michael Pagan keeps the quality top notch, the illusion incredible, and the experience luxurious. www.starlightroomsf.com The San Francisco Travel Association is the official tourism marketing organisation for the City and County of San Francisco. For information on reservations, packages, activities and more, visit www.sanfrancisco.travel or call 415-391-2000. For 49 Hours of San Francisco LGBT itineraries, LGBT featured events and “Editor’s Picks”, visit the Gay Travel section of San Francisco Travel’s website. www.sanfrancisco.travel/lgbt