You’ve heard of bike shares, car shares and ride shares — but have you heard of scooter shares? Scoot Networks, a San Francisco-based startup, is adding a new way to get around in the sharing community — and they’re expanding their network to the Castro District.
"We create networks of scoots. Scoots are shared, electric, smartphone-activated
It happens. You leave your MacBook on the table and your cat decides it would be funny to knock over your glass of water. Your precious (and very expensive) MacBook is now drenched. Never fear! LiquidSpill is here!
LiquidSpill’s mission is to get your MacBook working like new and back in your hands as quickly as possible.
Need to belt out some tunes? Some people do yoga, some people paint, but many people just need to grab a microphone and sing their heart out until they drop. Here are four places sing at the top of your lungs in the Castro (and one outside of the Castro).
Sing-Alongs at the Castro Theatre // 429 Castro Street
Books Inc. is an independently owned and operated bookseller with 11 locations in California. The Books Inc. in the Castro (on 16thand Market) is the Castro District’s only full-service general interest bookstore — and is theplace for your literary needs. From Mainstream to Masochism, Achebe to Zzyzzyva, you’ll get everything you need and everything you didn’t know you wanted at Books, Inc.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor! Do you love yourself a good Margarita? In honor of National Margarita Day (February 22nd), here are four places to get a great margarita in near the Castro.
I love drag shows. Not only is it a talent in itself to contour those
cheekbones correctly, put on the perfect eye makeup (lashes and all), and create
those killer curves, but these ladies are FUNNY. They can make you laugh so much
you’ll be on the verge of tears. Also, many of them can sing like angels.
These Queens are just bursting with talent and show(wo)manship — and they sure
know how to entertain. Here’s a list of some great places to see a great drag
show in the Castro District!
If you are intending to hit a casino for a night out you should be aware that most of them have a dress code, although how strict this is tends to vary depending on how upscale the casino is. For the Castro District local paying attention to a few small details can ensure you will look your best and party with the rest. This look, together with the kind of night you have planned there should determine what you choose to wear. However even if it is just an evening of gambling with a few friends or drinking the night away at the hottest club, you should still opt for the smart casual attire of shirt and trousers – dressing anything less could see you refused at the door and shaming your fellow gay.
Valentine’s Day from Cleis Press
On Thursday, February 13th, 2014, join the lovers at Books Inc. in the Castro for a steamy night combining the best of their erotica, romance and all things sexy. This event will feature Cleis Press authors Felice Picano and Lewis DeSimone, both contributors to the sexy and romantic anthology Best Gay Romance 2014. Felice Picano is the author of more than twenty-five books, including Tales: From a Distant Planet and Lewis DeSimone is the author of the novels Chemistry and The Heart's History. Joining Felice and Lewis is Rob Rosen, author of Queens of the Apocalypse and Vamp. So if you and your lover are book lovers, or you just want to meet some other book lovers, come on out to Books, Inc. for what is sure to be a steamy, literary night full of passion and prose.
There’s definitely something about Mary. The long vacant Patio Cafe space in the Castro District, that has been vacant for 15 years, may finally see some new life!
Property owner Les Natali (Toad Hall and Badlands) has signed a letter of intent for Hamburger Mary's, a gay-themed burger chain, to move to 531 Castro Street. The only thing that may stand in Mary’s way is the Castro’s ban on formula retail.
By Brittany Doohan
1. DIY Wine Bar Tour
Do you and your partner consider yourself wineos? Take yourself on a little tour of all the great wine bars in the Castro! Start at Canela (2272 Market Street) where you can get a great Spanish-style meal paired with one of their spectacular wines that they’ve hand-selected from different parts of the world. Then head to Swirl on Castro (572 Castro Street) and try any three of their 20 rotating offerings. After that, finish off your evening at Blush! (476 Castro Street) to experience a cool relaxing vibe, a wide variety of European wines and live music!
