#TheCastros

[musicarenagh]

The Castros: Indulge in “The 90's” Nostalgia Trip Bask in the seductive time warp as The Castros unspool their intoxicatingly nostalgic dirge, “The 90’s”. Like a phoenix kindled from the discarded VHS tapes of an FCC paddock sale, they flit with kinetic ease through sun-dappled memory lanes, leaving one yearning for Trapper Keepers and AOL instant messenger. https://youtu.be/uXLK31X09Cs Recalling past acts like Smashing Pumpkins sprinkling stardust on Neutral Milk Hotel's grave, they straddle epochs, indie pop swagger whispering lullabies to grungy rock's raw lament. Winner of Upcoming Bands’ Mag Track of the Year 2023, their latest music video is a piscine dive into collective reminiscences masterfully shot by Josue Rodriguez. [caption id="attachment_55327" align="alignnone" width="1430"] Credit: Josue Rodriguez[/caption] A frothy brew of poignant memories writhes beneath this sonic Pop Tart center—a haunting tableau featuring a middle-aged man drowning himself in quicksilver moments whilst swilling Surge around his Chronos-tortured tongue. Cameos paying lip service to Clintons creeping within our sepia dreamscape incongruously take root next to slap bracelets squealing out revolution sonnets. Suspend your logic while The Castro's blend rapturous nostalgia and biting modernity blends into an effervescent cocktail that overflows its chalice with ambrosial recklessness—where dopamine and melancholy dance in heady embraces. https://open.spotify.com/track/7GlJzWBLP25W9a8RZwEgD8?si=33e935940e9f4935 With curious fervor masking snarling scorn at today’s empty digital musings—theirs is a fever dream stoking embers within seasoned hearts yet beguiling fledglings eyeing our well-worn path through misty eyes—it demands reverence not just for its audacious curvature but also for resuscitating hibernated sentiments locked deep within crust-coated closets. Allow it to consume you—for it lasts meager minutes but leaves lifetime imprints that linger...long after the screens go dark. Follow The Castros on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

[dauwdrupje]

Portrait of activist and politician Harvey Milk (1930-1978). While I'm a bit too late for Harvey Milk Day (May 22nd), any day is fine to celebrate Milk and his legacy. Milk's relentless quest for an open-minded society marked both his private and political life and, ultimately, led to his tragic death in 1978. I'd really love to take a walk with this wonderful and inspiring man (and I think I am not the only one...) #harveymilk #harveymilkday #politician #thecastro #gayrights #activist #queerpolitician #portrait https://www.instagram.com/p/CeEOUAetwXk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[physiqueandfantasy]

I watched a guy almost get killed by a homeless man at work today, so they let me go home early! Woo!

[ginzyblog]

Issan Dorsey, Roshi, who famously transformed from a wild drug addicted traveling drag queen to a Zen Monk, which misadventures are hilariously & richly recounted in his biography “Street Zen” by David Schneider,  here at the Hartford Street Zen Center & Maitri Aids Hospice where he was Abbott and which he founded in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood.  He himself succumbed to Aids in 1990, and  his successor at the center was none other than poet Philip Whalen, who had recently become a Sensei. (snapped by Allen, 1988)

Street Zen, out of print for ages,  was just reissued by Shambhala Publications last June.

(at Hartford Street Zen Center - Issan-Ji Temple, San Francisco)

[places-ive-eaten]

Brats, warm potato salad, warm red cabbage and a tangy tangerine micro brew all while hanging out on the streets of The Castro at Willkommen. 

www.placesiveeaten.com/blog/willkommen-san-francisco

[sirquickie]

© 1971, The Castro, SF, California. #retromen #retromustache #retrophoto #leatherjacket #retroleather #vintagemen #vintagemustache #thecastro #1970s #70s (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3mSy-KI_zn/?igshid=mvws763wso0z

[ricaninboston]

Hey Harvey 😎🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 #sanfrancisco #thecastro #sanfranciscotrip #lucky13 (at Lucky 13) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2INh2FAR75/?igshid=1swnnb1cor4oy

[ijustlikecatsokk]

[worldlywisdom]

SF Dreams 🌉

[thesonsofchaos]

#streetart on #18street around #thecastro #castro #dolorespark #sanfrancisco #frisco #sf #streetartsanfrancisco #bayarea #norcal #california #ca #westcoast #thebay #streetartbayarea #graffiti #stencil #wheatpaste #pasteup #sticker #installation #mural #murals #murales #arteurbano #urbanart #foto #fotografia #photo #photography (at Beso) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrjobRqnwqR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hcssvz9ge9ap

[queendillydally]

@queendillydally royal variety show! #queendillydally #weekly #variety #show #thecastro #sanfrancisco #lgbt #gaybar #dragqueen #dragqueens #dragshow #california #magical #cute #fun #music #event #performance #stage #gay #mobydickSF #rpdr #rupaulsdragrace (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmuLG1fAVOT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uxkxfb8yy12j

[metrotransitarchives]

#metrotransitarchives #moovit #sanfrancisco #california #boston #massachusetts #thecastro #streetphotography #portrait #nightphotography #nikond7200 #classic #vintage #retro #masstransit #metrotransit #MUNI #SFMUNI #SFMTA #PCC #FLine #streetcar #tram #transit #train #publictransportation (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnnjyyTFPA5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=upqukpqs5x51

[ilanalee]

🏳️‍🌈

[butchisnotadirtyword]

Had an epic time 📷 in the Bay Area this past weekend with @relaxedwithmystogies_delgado @kershbranz @forestqueer @itsnotmyfaulkner @maliaspanyol & @laurencontrol - We’re in LA late June and back in the Bay early July if you’re interested in sitting for portraits slide into our DM’s. Interested in hearing from all iterations of butch folks, trans butch womxn and poc to the front! #butch #butchisnotadirtyword #gender #genderqueer #femalemasculinity #queermasculinity #nonbinary #dyke #dykestowatchoutfor #transbutch #lesbiansofig #sanfrancisco #thecastro #thecastrosf #queer #queersf #butchdyke #gay #gayisok #butch4butch #butchbottom (at Castro District, San Francisco)

[ginzyblog]

Issan Dorsey, Roshi, who famously transformed from a wild drug addicted travelling drag queen to a Zen Monk, which misadventures are hilariously & richly recounted in his biography “Street Zen” by David Snyder,  here at the Hartford Street Zen Center & Maitri Aids Hospice where he was Abbott and which he founded in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood.  He himself succumbed to Aids in 1990, and  his successor at the center was none other than poet Philip Whalen, who had recently become a Sensei. (snapped by Allen, 1988) • #streetzen #issandorsey #sotozen #suzukiroshi #issandorsey #maitriaidshospice #DavidSnyder #queer #gay #zen #buddhism #buddhist #sanfrancisco #thecastro #philipwhalen (at Hartford Street Zen Center - Issan-Ji Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Fh0O0BdQ0/?igshid=jfgg3dffxl9h

[creme-fatale]

Tonight WitCHERS of Eastwick @thebronimitchellshow and TUESDAY the @black_mast party @thecafesf 🖤💖🖤 #Repost @black_mast ・・・ IN TWO DAYS! June 19th! Come celebrate Black Mast’s 5-year anniversary at #zodiacsf !! Hosted by @amandabangx with performances by special guest @misslailamcqueen , @cremefatale and @ms_mahlae !! We’ll have a pop up shop with select merch available too! 🖤💖🖤💖 #lailamcqueen #cremefatale #amandabang #mahlaebalenciaga #castro #thecastro #sf #sanfrancisco #instagay #instadrag #instaqueen #sfdrag #blackmast #rpdr #rupaulsdragrace #sfpride #pridemonth #pride #dragqueen #lgbt #lgbtpride