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INSIDECastro page 4Castro map, page 22Events/Sites/Tours page 24Trip Tips page 24 & 26Polk page 26Polk map, page 28Women page 30East Bay page 30SoMa page 31SoMa map, page 36Around Town page 38Union Sq. map, page 40Arts page 41On Our Cover:GayPocket salutes the The Bare Chest calendarand their sponsors for their community work.Model: Damien AlvaresPhotographer: Michael SmithBackground photography byJames Scott GerasFor more information and to order a calendar:www.barechest.orgGayPocket San Francisco is published by GayPocket Guides, PMB #500, 2215-R Market St.,San Francisco, CA 94114. Copyright 2013. Allrights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Reproduction inwhole or in part in any language without writtenconsent of the publisher is prohibited. The inclusionof a business or individual in the publicationimplies nothing whatsoever about any individualperson’s sexual orientation or preference.2 gaypocket san franciscoWELCOME to San FranciscoA gay mecca for decades, San Franciscohas much to offer GLBT visitors of everytype and interest. In addition to the worldfamous“gayborhood”—The Castro—wehave many gay businesses and venuesthroughout the city. GayPocket SanFrancisco is a useful resource to guideyou to our wide range of activities, experiencesand businesses.Since the Milk movie a few years ago, wehave seen an increase in visitors interestedin learning more about our past. ButSan Francisco has long been steeped inGLBT history. In addition to the legacy ofHarvey Milk, we are home of the RainbowFlag, the AIDS Memorial Quilt, the firstFreedom Day (Pride) Parade, the longestongoing GLBT theater and more!Experience it for yourself: take the ComeOut to the Castro walking tour, visit ourGLBT History Museum and other historicalinstitutions and attend a performance byone or more of our community’s arts groups.Enjoy our city, our culture and our (andyour) history. And come back soon!Kim Larsen, PublisherGayPocket San FranciscoFor advertising & other info:415.864.8869 / info@gaypocketUSA.comwww.gaypocketUSA.comThe GayPocket Guide is also availableonline! www.gaypocketUSA.comUS ON FACEBOOK!

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ACCOMMODATIONSPARKER GUEST HOUSE520 Church St. @ 17th St. / 415.621.3222www.parkerguesthouse.com / map pg. 22“San Francisco’s Premier Gay GuestHouse” has received top mention in OUT &ABOUT, Damron Guides and Fodor’s GayGuide. The #1 choice for both businessand leisure travelers, offering concierge,extensive public rooms, breakfast, privatebaths, on-site parking, gardens and steamspa.THE WILLOWS INNmap pg. 22710 14th St. near Market / 415.431.4770800.431.0277 / www.WillowsSF.comComfort, location and amenities (like cableTV, VCR, mini-fridge, direct-dial phone,data port, wireless broadband Internetand kimono robes) define The Willows Innexperience. Expanded continental breakfast,off-street parking and more.BARS440 CASTRO440 Castro St. / 415.621.8732www.the440.com / ad pg. 9There’s always a party at 440 Castro!The Castro’s favorite Levi/leather barfeatures nightly parties, drink specials andweekday happy hours: noon–8pm. Opennoon–2am daily. / map pg. 22BEAUX2344 Market St. nr Castro St. / ad pg. 1415.863.4025 / www.beauxsf.comBeaux dance club and bar offers an LGBTnightlife experience like no other. Worldclassentertainment, superior lighting andvisuals, and a mind-blowing sound-scapecreate a scene beyond compare. Opendaily 2pm–2am. / map pg. 22BLUSH! WINE BAR476 Castro St. @ 18th St. / ad below415.558.0803 / www.blushwinebar.comInspired by the greatest wine bars ofEurope, Blush invites you to enjoy winesfrom all over the world, craft beers,homemade food, music & art. Amidst acozy atmosphere, right in the heart of theCastro. Open Mon–Thu 4pm–12:30am,Fri 4pm–1:30am, Sat noon–1:30am & Sunnoon–12am. / map pg. 224 gaypocket san francisco

THE EDGE4149 18th Street / ad at right415.863.4027 / www.edgesf.comThe Edge celebrates over 20 years as apopular neighborhood bar where everyonecan enjoy a drink with a hot, friendlybartender, listen to great music, and makenew friends. Open daily noon–2am.map pg. 22HARVEY’Sad pg. 21, map pg. 22500 Castro St. / 415.431.4278At Harvey’s in the “Heart of the Castro”6 gaypocket san franciscoWine BarTastings Dailyvisit us atSwirlOnCastro.com572 Castro @ 19th • 415.864.2262enjoy great food from opening to midnightand various event nights. Great view,atmosphere and service. Open Mon–Fri11am–2am, weekends 9am–2am.HI TOPS2247 Market St. (btwn Noe & Sanchez)415.551.2500 / www.hitopssf.comad pg. 13, map pg. 22SF’s #1 gay sports bar. A full kitchenserves great ballpark food until 10pmnightly, happy hour specials every weekdayfrom 4pm–8pm, free shuffleboard,and the hottest crowd in the Castro. 15flatscreen TVs and 1 huge monitor makeit the perfect spot to watch all sportingevents, and a fun and friendly staff makesure you have a great time. Open Mon–Wed 4pm–12am, Thu & Fri 4pm–2am, Sat11am–2am, Sun 11am–12am.LAST CALL BAR(formerly Men’s Room) / ad pg. 83988 18th St. / 415.861.1310Cozy, intimate neighborhood bar. Friendlyand attentive staff. Jukebox. Fireplace.Happy Hour daily noon–7pm. Open dailynoon–2am. / map pg. 22LOOKOUTad pg. 3, map pg. 223600 16th St. @ Market & Noe415.431.0306 / www.lookoutsf.comLookout is an upscale yet unpretentiousneighborhood bar with a friendly staff.Floor to ceiling windows and wrap aroundbalcony are perfect for people watching!Check out our great event nights, newlounge, and grab a bite from the deliciousmenu. Open Mon–Fri 3:30pm–2am, Sat12:30pm–2am, Sun 12:30pm–midnight.MIDNIGHT SUN4067 18th near Castro / ad pg. 8, map pg. 22www.facebook.com/midnightsunsfSan Francisco’s premier video bar! Voted

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“Best Happy Hour” by the SF Bay Guardian.Happy hour until 9pm daily. Celebrating40 years in the Castro! Open Mon–Friday 2pm–2am, Sat & Sun 1pm–2am.MOBY DICK4049 18th St. / ad pg 10, map pg. 22www.mobydicksf.com / map pg. 20Popular neighborhood bar with pool table,pinball machines and hot and friendlybartenders. Daily 2-for-1 frozen drinkspecials and happy hour 4pm–8pm. Opendaily 12pm–2am.QBAR456 Castro St / ad pg. 7, map pg. 22415.864.2877 / www.qbarsf.comLocated in the heart of the Castro, QBaris a diverse and inclusive bar featuring afun, high-energy blend of dance music, hotand friendly staff, and killer cocktails. OpenMon–Fri 4pm–2am, weekends 2pm–2am.TWIN PEAKS401 Castro St. @ Market / 415.864.9470www.twinpeakstavern.comGateway to the Castro under the rainbowarrows; panoramic windows catch all theaction. Friendly staff serves unquestionablythe neighborhood’s best cocktails. OpenMon–Wed noon–2am, Thu–Sat 8am–2am,Sun 10am–2am. / ad pg. 5, map pg. 228 gaypocket san francisco

BLACKBIRD BAR2124 Market St near Church / 415.503.0630Neighborhood bar with specialty cocktails,wine and craft beers. Open Mon–Fri3pm–2am, Sat & Sun noon–2am.THE CAFE2367 Market St. / 415.861.3846Dance bar, mixed, younger crowd. Mon–Fri 2pm–2am, weekends 12:30pm–2am.EL RIO (Mission)3158 Mission St. @ Cesar Chavez415.282.3325 / www.elriosf.comGreat mixed crowd and large patio.ESTA NOCHE (Mission)3079 16th St. @ Valencia St.Neighborhood bar, popular with the LatinoGLBT community. Open Mon–Fri 1pm–2am, Sat noon–3am, Sun noon–2am.MARTUNI’S4 Valencia St. @ Market / 415.241.0205Piano bar. Open 4pm–2am daily.THE MINT1942 Market St. / 415.626.4726Karaoke bar. Open 11am–2am daily.MIX4086 18th St. / 415.431.8616www.sfmixbar.comNeighborhood bar. Open Mon–Fri 7am–2pm, Sat & Sun 6am–2am.10 gaypocket san francisco

PILSNER INNyPocket 225 1/2 Church page St. size @ 3.65x2.3125 Market / 415.621.7058v1.indd 1Large patio, pool table. Open Mon–Fri1pm–2am, weekends 10am–2am.REBEL1760 Market St. / www.rebel-sf.comBar/club. Event nights.SF BADLANDS4131 18th. St. / 415.626.9320Video/dance bar. Open 3pm–2am daily.TOAD HALL4186 18th St. / 415.621.2811Dancing, outdoor patio. Open Mon–Thu4pm–2am, Fri–Sun 3pm–2am.COMMUNITY4/16/13 12:12 PALLIANCE HEALTHPROJECT1930 Market St. / ad above, map pg. 23415.502.TEST / www.ussf-ahp.orgFree HIV counseling, testing and referralservices since 1985. Results in 15 minutes.Call or visit our Website for more information.THE CENTER1800 Market St. @ Octavia / map pg. 23415.865.5555 / www.sfcenter.orgThe Center is home to a range of dynamicorganizations and activities that supportthe needs of the entire LGBT community.www.gaypocketusa.comgaypocket san francisco 11

GLBT HISTORYMUSEUM4127 18th St. near Castro St. / map pg. 22415.621.1107 / www.glbthistory.orgMuseum features a long-term exhibitionin its main gallery, Our Vast Queer Past:Celebrating San Francisco’s GLBT History,and regularly changing exhibitions inits front and corner galleries. On displayare rare materials from the archives ofthe GLBT Historical Society, one of theworld’s preeminent collections of gay,lesbian, bisexual and transgender history.Museum Hours: Mon–Sat 11am–7pm,Sun noon–5pm. Admission: $5 (general);$3 (Calif. students); members: free; firstWednesday of every month: free for allvisitors.CASTRO COUNTRY CLUB4058 18th St. (near Castro) / 415.552.6102www.castrocountryclub.org/ map pg. 22Sober and social community space andcoffeehouse. Light snacks and food,outdoor patio, TV and game rooms,community lending library, special game,movie and TV nights. Open daily.STOP AIDS PROJECT2128 15th St. @ Market / map pg. 22415.575.0150 / www.stopaids.orgOur mission is to prevent HIV transmissionamong all gay, bisexual and transgendermen in SF. Feel free to stop by our officesfor condoms, information and referrals. Forinfo about events and volunteering, visitour Website.EATSServingthe Castrofor over30 years12 gaypocket san franciscoHARVEY’Sad pg. 21, map pg. 22500 Castro St. / 415.431.4278At Harvey’s in the “Heart of the Castro”enjoy great food from opening to midnightand various event nights. Great view,atmosphere and service. Open Mon–Fri11am–2am, weekends 9am–2am.LA MEDITERRANEE288 Noe St. @ Market / ad at left415.431.7210 / www.cafelamed.comDelicious Mediterranean food, friendlyservice and neighborhood prices for over30 years in the Castro. Hummus to die for!Weekend champagne brunch. Cateringtoo. Open daily for lunch and dinneruntil 10pm (11pm Fri & Sat). / map pg. 22

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ORPHAN ANDY’Sad pg. 13, map pg. 223991-A 17th St. / 415.864.9795Celebrating over 35 years of business inthe greatest neighborhood on earth. Greatdiner food served by a friendly staff. Open24 hours a day 7 days a week.Let our advertisers knowyou saw them inGayPocket San Francisco!SAUSAGE FACTORY517 Castro St. / 415.626.1250www.castrosausagefactory.comA taste of old San Francisco in the Castro.All your favorite Italian dishes served in acozy atmosphere. Mimosa brunches onweekends, weekday breakfast, lunch anddinner and friendly as all get out! Open 7days a week 11am–midnight. / map pg. 22INTERNETCASTRO SFwww.castrosf.org / ad pg. 18Visit the most complete and easy to useneighborhood portal for Castro/UpperMarket shopping, activities and communityaffairs. Handy map, calendar andpicture gallery are all at your fingertips.New, Used &ConsignmentClothingfor MenUniqueNew & UsedLeather Goods10% Off whenyou mentionGayPocket2352 Market St.(btwn Castro & Noe)415.556.9378wornoutwest2ndgeneration.com14 gaypocket san francisco

Adidas • c-n2 • tiger • RCVA •2 xist • NIKE • 55 dsl • Zanerobe • VANS •Largest selection oftee shirts and shoesyear round swimwearwww.BODYSF.co450 Castro ST. / 415.575.3562streetwearfashionactivenew balance • andrew chrisitan •obey • FRED PERRY • PUMA •SEX CLUBSEROS2051 Market near Church / 415.864.3767www.erosSF.com / www.indulgespaSF.comEuropean steam room, showers, drysauna and backroom maze. Professionalmassage available. Open daily at 4pm.Closes 3am Fri & Sat, midnight Sun–Thu.(Doors lock one hour before closing.) IndulgeDay Spa open daily at noon (see listingunder Services). / ad pg. 19, map pg. 23SHOPSAUTO-EROTICA4077-A 18th St., 2nd Floor / 415.861.5787www.autoeroticasf.com / map pg. 22We feature a large selection of vintage gayporn in all forms; including magazines,photos, DVD’s and some VHS tapes. Wealso buy porn. Open Mon & Tue 10am–7pm, Wed–Sat 10am–9pm, Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 1pm–7pm.BODY SAN FRANCISCO450 Castro Street / ad above, map pg. 22415.575.3562 / www.bodysf.coBODY features top brand streetwear,fashion and active wear with the largestselection of tee shirts, casual and sportsshoes and all year swimwear. Serving theCastro for over 20 years. Open Mon–Thu10am–8pm, Fri & Sat 10am–9pm, Sun11am–8pm.BOOKS INC.2275 Market St. @ 16th St. / map pg. 22415.864.6777 / www.booksinc.netBooks Inc. at 16th and Market streets isgaypocket san francisco 15

the ideal place for all of Castro District’sliterary needs; mainstream to masochism,bestseller to bohemian. Open Mon–Sat9:30am–11pm, Sun 9:30am–10pm.CITIZEN CLOTHING489 Castro Street / map pg. 22415.575.3560 / www.citizensf.coCitizen is the premiere men’s fashionboutique in the Castro. Specializing inclean European-inspired lines, Citizenis for the sophisticated man who knowshow to dress sharply without sacrificingpersonal flare. Open Mon–Sat 10am–8pm,Sun 11am–8pm.HRCAction Center & Store575 Castro St. / 415.431.2200 / map pg. 22www.hrc.org/shop / ad at rightThe HRC Action Center & Store is nowlocated in the historic former home of civilrights legend Harvey Milk’s Castro Camera.We offer a unique fusing of educationand grassroots advocacy with HRC’s(Human Rights Campaign) signaturemerchandise. Open Mon–Sat 10am–8pm,Sun 11am–7pm.SWIRL ON CASTRO572 Castro St. near 19th St. / ad pg.6415.864.2262 / www.swirloncastro.comStop in and visit our Wine Bar, open daily.Swirl showcases a unique wine selectionthat spans the globe, as well as spirits,glassware, gifts, books, art and wineaccessories, all featured in an uplifting,spirited and stylish environment suited forbrowsing. Shipping available. Open Mon–Thu noon–8pm, Fri & Sat noon– 10pm, Sunnoon–7pm. / map pg. 22WHATEVER...COMICS & MORE548 Castro Street / 415.861.9428 / ad pg. 15www.whateverstoreonline.com / map pg. 22Gay owned and operated, “Whatever...” isthe comic shop for anyone to come andget their geek on! Everything from T-shirts,toys, vintage candy and of course... comicbooks! Open Wed & Thu 11am–8pm, Fri &Sat 11am–7pm, Sun noon–6pm.WORN OUT WEST2ND GENERATION2352 Market St. btwn Noe & Market415.556.9378 / ad pg 14, map pg. 22Wornoutwest2ndgeneration.comWe offer men’s sportswear and specialtyapparel, from jeans and tees to leather16 gaypocket san francisco

100% OF YOUR PURCHASEGOES 100% OF TO YOUR HRC’S PURCHASEFIGHT FORLESBIAN, GOES TO HRC’S GAY, BISEXUAL FIGHT FOR& LESBIAN, TRANSGENDER GAY, BISEXUAL EQUALITY.& TRANSGENDER EQUALITY.COLLINGWOOD COLLINGWOOD STREET STREETHarvey MilkPlaza atMuni Harvey Station MilkPlaza atMuni StationMARKET STREETMARKET STREETGLBTHistoryMuseum GLBTHistoryUnderMuseum Under OneRoofOneRoofCASTRO CASTRO STREET STREET17TH STREET17TH STREETCastroTheatreCastroTheatre18TH STREET18TH STREETHumanRightsCampaign HumanRightsCampaign19TH STREET19TH STREETLOCATED IN THEHISTORIC HOME OFHARVEY LOCATED MILK’S IN THECASTRO HISTORIC CAMERA HOME OFHARVEY MILK’SCASTRO CAMERAHUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN SAN FRANCISCOHUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN SAN FRANCISCOACTION CENTER AND STOREACTION CENTER AND STORE575 CASTRO STREET | 415-431-2200575 CASTRO STREET | 415-431-2200

and fetish in a friendly and stylish setting.Sun–Thu 12pm–7pm, Fri 12pm–8pm, Sat10am–8pm.SERVICESAH-H-H HEALINGBODYWORKwww.tgpraxis.net / thom@tgpraxis.net230 Scott St. / 415.505.8980 / map pg. 22Enjoy a soothing, healing massage orstretch your fitness level with personaltraining and YogaShare instruction. thomgrexa phillips, CSB, CFT, CMT. Availableby appointment.JOE’S BARBERSHOPad pg. 16, map pg. 222150 Market near Church St.www.joesbarbershop.com / 415.255.9096Butch, basic haircuts. Flat-tops. High-ntites.Head Shaves. You got hair, we’ll cutit. Joe Gallagher (IML96) gives you a hyper-masculine,modern barbershop. Walkinsor Appt. Open Mon–Fri 11am–7:30pm,Sat 9am–5:30pm, Sun 11am–4pm.P.O. PLUS584 Castro St. near 19th St. / ad pg. 14415.864.5888 / www.poplus.comPrivate mailbox rentals available and onestopshopping for all of your packing andshipping needs. Open Mon–Fri 9am–6pm,Sat 9am–5pm, closed Sun. / map pg. 22SPAINDULGE DAY SPA(@ EROS)ad at right, map pg. 232051 Market near Church / 415.864.3767Massage appointments: 415.255.4921www.indulgespaSF.com / www.erosSF.comA day spa uniquely located at Eros (seelisting in Sex Clubs), SF’s premiere gaymen’s sex club. Spa packages offer hotstone massage, etc.—robes, sandals,herbal teas. Playrooms remain open.Indulge Day Spa open daily at noon.1/2 off 12:30pm Spa Massage Packages,1/2 off Lounge Package before 12:30pm.Call now to reservead space for our Winterissue! 415.864.886918 gaypocket san francisco

EVENTSONGOINGCASTRO CERTIFIEDFARMERS’ MARKETNoe St. @ Market St. / 925.825.9090www.pcfma.com/castroFrom fruits to nuts: come to the CastroFarmers’ Market for your selection of thebest seasonal produce California has tooffer! Wed, 4pm-8pm, Mar 13 through Dec18. Check our Website for live music andspecial event info. / map pg. 22FALLFOLSOM STREET FAIR9/29 / www.folsomstreetfair.comCASTRO STREET FAIR10/6 / www.castrostreetfair.comSUNDANCE STOMPEDE10/31–11/3 / www.stompede.comGAYPOCKET TRIP TIPSFor beauty: View the stunninglight sculpture on the Bay BridgeWest Span from dusk until 2am.For culture: Check out our ARTSsection beginning on page 41.TOURSCOME OUTTO THE CASTROby Foot! Fun Walking Tours / 415.793.5378www.FOOTtours.com / ad at rightThis tour of the Castro (led by GayPocketpublisher Kim Larsen) has neighborhoodand GLBT history, games, prizes and fun!Guaranteed good time! Check online forgreat reviews and our other SF walking tours.CRUISIN’ THE CASTROWALKING TOURS415.255.1821 / www.cruisinthecastro.comVoted a “TOP” tour by TripAdvisors!Explore how the Gold Rush and HarveyMilk helped create the rich diversity andcolorful sights of the Castro neighborhood.Fascinating and fun! Reservations required.KINK.COM STUDIOS &SF ARMORY TOURS1800 Mission St. @ 14th St. / ad at right415.856.0771 ext. 198 /www.armorystudios.comThe 1.5 hour-long tour visits all five floorsof the landmark building, originally built toserve the National Guard, as well as theelaborate and cinematic sets of Kink.com.(Tour is for ages 18+.) Stage rentals availablefor production companies.SITESPINK TRIANGLE PARKIntersection of Castro, Market & 17th Sts.www.pinktrianglepark.org / map pg. 22Beautifully designed mini-park and memorialto the LGBT experience of the Naziregime. Great photo op with the rainbowflag in the background.24 gaypocket san francisco

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BARSTHE CINCH SALOON1723 Polk St. / ad pg. 29, map pg. 28415.776.4162 / www.cinchsf.comOld West façade complete with cigar storeIndian, colorful and busy inside. THE partybar on Polk. All holidays (plus some we madeup) are festively observed. Nice, mixedclientele. Pool, pinball and smoking patio.Open Mon–Fri 9am–2am, Sat & Sun6am–2am.www.gaypocketusa.comGAYPOCKET TRIP TIPSFor sightseeing: Hop on a vintageF-line streetcar at Castro and Marketstreets and ride all the way toFisherman’s Wharf (or vice versa).For views: On a sunny day,check out the “gay beach” at thesouthwest corner of Dolores Park(20th & Church). Great view ofdowntown too!For kids of all ages: Don’t missthe brand-new Exloratorium (ahands-on museum of science, artand human perception) at Pier 15.MARK’S BARad at right, map pg. 281092 Post St. @ Polk St. / 415.829.3623Located in Polk Gulch, this neighborhoodgay bar has great cruising from its largepicture windows. Daily drink specials witha wide selection of beers on tap. Open1pm–2am daily.DIVAS1081 Post St. / 415.928.6006 / map pg. 28Dancing, drag shows. Transgenderfriendly. Open 6am–2am daily.ENCORE KARAOKELOUNGE1550 California St., 2nd Floor415.775.0442 / map pg. 28Mixed. Open daily 3pm–2am. Karaokeat 8pm.GANGWAY BAR841 Larkin / 415.776.6828Oldest gay bar in the city. Open 6am–2amdaily. / map pg. 28SHOPSTERRASOLAll Seasons Boutique1742 Polk St. / 415.567.5213www.terrasolsf.com / map. pg. 28The Queens have returned to Polk St. Checkout their charming boutique with a greatselection of unique decor and gift items,including: candles, soaps, jewelry, classichardware, toys, Latin American Folk- art andholiday items. Open 11am–7pm daily.Call now to reservead space for our Winterissue! 415.864.886926 gaypocket san francisco

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BARS13 LICKS @ QBAR465 Castro St. / ad pg. 7415.864.2877 / www.qbarsf.comEvery Tuesday night: A Lezzie Queermaniac dance party with half-off drinks,9am–2am.LEXINGTON CLUB3464 19th St. @ Valencia / 415.863.2052A full-time neighborhood dyke bar, nevera cover, always a party! Open 5pm–2amdaily. / map pg. 23THE WILD SIDE WEST424 Cortland Ave. (Bernal Heights)415.647.3099Neighborhood bar, mostly women. Open1pm–2am daily.MIX4086 18th St. / 415.431.8616www.sfmixbar.com / map pg. 22Neighborhood bar, mixed crowd. OpenMon–Fri 7am–2pm, Sat & Sun 6am–2am.INTERNETBETTY’S LISTwww.bettyslist.comLGBT news, services and communityevents.www.gaypocketusa.comBENCH AND BAR510 17th St., Oakland510.444.2266 / www.bench-and-bar.comPopular gay nightclub. Open daily 5pm–2am.THE PACIFIC CENTER2712 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley510.548.8283 / www.pacificcenter.orgThe Pacific Center is a dynamic lesbian,gay bisexual and transgender communityorganization based in Berkeley, CA. Wehave been meeting the needs of our LGBTcommunity for over 35 years. Check outour Website for more info on our services,resources and events.STEAMWORKSBERKELEY2107 4th St., Berkeley / ad pg. 35510.845.8992 / www.steamworksbaths.comThe Bay Area’s most popular men’s onlygym/bathhouse. Public play areas andprivate rooms (not available at any SF sexclub). Always open. 24/7, 365 days a year.18 and over only.WHITE HORSE INN6551 Telegraph Ave. @ 66th St., Oakland510.652.3820 / www.whitehorsebar.comEast Bay’s #1 gay and lesbian hot spot.Nightly specials Mon–Wed, Karaoke on Tue,dancing Thu–Sat. Beer bust on Sat & Sun1pm –7pm. Going strong for 80 years. OpenMon & Tue 3pm–2am, Wed–Sun 1pm–2am.30 gaypocket san francisco

BARSHOLE IN THEWALL SALOON1369 Folsom St. / ad below415.431.4695 / map pg. 36www.holeinthewallsaloon.comThe Hole In The Wall is a little biker bar inthe heart of South of Market. Friendly, diverse,down-to earth crowd. Rock, blues,punk, metal, soul and international music.Six different beers on tap. The place tomeet the love of your life or maybe a goodfriend. No speed freaks, moochers ormuggles please. Open noon–2am daily.POWERHOUSEad pg. 33, map pg. 361347 Folsom St. near 9th St.415.552.8689 / www.powerhouse-sf.comSan Francisco cruising at its best! BareChest Calendar contests, Pec Parties,the REAL Underwear Party, hot and sexynightly themes, 2-for-1 Happy HoursMon–Sat. Smoking area available. Open4pm–2am daily.LONE STAR SALOON1354 Harrison St near 9th.415.863.9999 / www.lonestarsf.comSan Francisco’s famous bear bar. OpenMon–Fri 2pm-2am and weekends noon–2am. / map pg. 36SF EAGLE398 12th St./ www.sf-eagle.comThe legendary bar has returned. CheckWebsite for details. Open daily 12pm–2am. / map pg. 36TRUCK1900 Folsom St. @ 15th St. / map pg. 36415.252.0306 / www.trucksf.comNeighborhood bar with event nights. Opendaily 4pm–2am.CLUBSSUNDANCE SALOON550 Barneveld near Industrial / map pg. 36and @ Beatbox (monthly): 315 11th St.415.830.1403 / www.sundancesaloon.orgCountry-Western dancing heaven-wherehot cowboys and cowgirls gather to twostepthe night away at the friendliest placein the city. Every Thu 6:30pm–10:30pm(lessons 7pm–8pm) & Sun 5pm–10pm(lessons 5:30pm–7:15pm). SundanceSaloon also brings monthly Sat nighttwo-stepping and line dancing to theSouth-of-Market club Beatbox (3rd Sat ofthe month).gaypocket san francisco 31

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