The Fierce Female Behind Fresh: Janine Shiota
Though I’ve only been to 24 FRESH T-Dances since December 2008, it personally feels a lot longer. When I saw that FRESH was coming to a close with its ten-year anniversary celebration on President’s Day Weekend, I knew that we as a community had reached the end of an era. With pre-sale tickets sold out, [...]
Gaytopia at Sea
Perhaps there are better things to enjoy in life than an Atlantis cruiseA term used in verb form to refer to checking out another gay man, perhaps in a sexually predatory way, but primarily characterized by nonverbal signals for sex. Also can be used in noun form to refer to the person being cruised, i.e. [...]
Re-Tried and True
As I ponder my circuit calendar for the year ahead and try to budget my limited gaycation days and dollars, my priorities come into question and I find myself waxing philosophical. When is something a tried-and-true tradition, and when is it truly tired, a ritual ready to be retired? How are we who really get [...]
DJ Tristan Jaxx: Bringing Beats With an X Factor
Tristan Jaxx represents San Francisco’s version of the new breed of DJ, one who is also a gay porn star. Allured by the named Tristan, then borrowing the name of his cat, Jax, Tristan Jaxx added an extra “x” to create a persona that hints at the sexy edge he brings to his beats. Initially [...]
DJ Christopher B Pledges a Party with Purpose
When I think of the all-American, blond-haired, blue-eyed boyA younger gay man (see “Twink”). Also used to refer to the submissive in a relationship, i.e. “DaddyAn older gay man. He may or may not prefer the company of younger men, but if he does and if he is moneyed, he is likely to be the [...]
When Epic is the New Typical
What do you do when epic is the new typical? Here in San Francisco, we are blessed by the fact that every weekend brings another opportunity for an excess of party, dance and joy. The only downside to this nightlife renaissance we are experiencing is that one person couldn’t possibly attend every fabulous party. So, [...]
Saint Daddy Suzan
The Original Fag HagA female, typically straight, who prefers the company of gay men. Also, Fruit Fly, QueerGay. Can be used interchangeably as a term of pride or as a derogatory term, depending on context. A term intentionally and politically reclaimed by some, in protest of the term’s historical use as a slur. Dear, HomosocialiteA [...]
Locoya Hill Just Wants to F*ckin’ Dance!
Surrounded by the glitterati, Locoya Hill lives a fabulous life, but behind all the sparkle is simply a man with a heart of gold. Just ask any one of Locoya’s friends and they’ll immediately tell you what a sweet, caring guy he is- or jokingly, “MY #1 TRANNY!” Locoya was introduced to San Francisco as [...]
The Unicorn
A straight man who feels more at home with his gays than with his straight brethren. His relationship with the community is one of respect and love to everything gay. It’s male bonding on a sophisticated level.
Thicker Than Blood
In loving memory of Suzan’s Big DaddyAn older gay man. He may or may not prefer the company of younger men, but if he does and if he is moneyed, he is likely to be the dominant or top in the relationship. Also, “Leather Daddy.”, Lee Hamrick Fabulous friends surround us [...]
