Ad Hoc “Gateway” Committee Formed

The next meeting of the  Ad Hoc Gateway Committee, being chaired by the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District Vice-President, Bob Brown, will be scheduled soon.

The Cultural District has contracted with the respected Landscape Architect firm of Bionic to design something that could be erected on Folsom Street to visually represent the District, welcome visitors, and serve as a “placemaking” focal point for the neighborhood.  The Board has looked at their various proposed designs, and feels that additional information about the design features, and additional discussion and opinion sharing, is needed. This Committee will review and revise the specifications, arrange to meet with the landscape architects, and make recommendations to the Board. 

The public is welcome to attend the Committee’s meetings; people of who have expressed interest in the LCD Arts and Culture Committee in the past are particularly invited.

For more info, or to be notified when the next meeting is scheduled, please contact Committee Chair Bob Brown.

Preserving Nob Hill Theater History

Representatives of the new owner of 729 Bush Street, the site of the now-closed Nob Hill Theater, will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, August 17th, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. to present draft plans for a proposed renovation of the building to create a surgical center with dwellings above, reaching a height of 50 feet. The façade of the existing building will be retained.

The public meeting is being held to showcase the history of the theater and solicit feedback from members of the public. 729 Bush Street housed the Nob Hill Theater, a prominent gay adult theater and gathering place from circa 1968 to 2018.

You can attend the meeting via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86153240322 (or call +16699009128,,86153240322#), or view a copy of the presentation and submit comments at 729bush.com. All comments will be shared with the SF Planning Department, and considered as plans for the site are finalized.  Questions may also be sent to nobhilltheaterhistory@gmail.com.

A full press release about this can be viewed here.

Come to the Alley!

This Sunday, July 25, 2021, come on down to 9th and Folsom Street, in the heart of SOMA, for Folsom Street Market, the 2021 version of the notorious “Up Your Alley” Street Fair.  Explore the booths with your favorite artists, craftspersons and purveyors of fine toys, plus clubs and organizations, music from some hot DJs,  and even a chance to get your COVID vaccine ONSITE. 

Look for the LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District booth on 10th Street, near the Howard Street entrance! 

Get food and drink from local bars and restaurants, and have a great time!

Just to be 100% clear:  This is an in person event.    So be there!