Stuff to Do if You're Bored

Well, if you're at all gay (and we all are, at least a little, according to that big queen Kinsey) then you have absolutely no excuse to be bored this weekend. SFist urges you to go forth and make out with strangers! And remember, don't forget to think about the children, by which, of course, we mean to let them revel in God's creation of rainbow hotpants and house music, too!

But first, while you're still sober enough to read, we've been scouring the internets all week for commentary and criticism. First, and most important, is Violet Blue's "Welcome to San Francisco" guide to Pride. She hits all the right points -- wear comfortable shoes, take Muni and have a house party lined up. The Squidlist calendar should probably be your first stop for the cool events, but Upcoming, SF Station, Flavorpill and even Indybay all have relevant listings.

Local comedienne Heather Boyd Gold penned a very thoughful essay on Pride that's been getting love all week on the internets. Catch her comedy show "I Look Like an Egg, but Identify as a Cookie" on Sunday, 8pm at the Hotel Rex. Other required reading includes a roundup of essays on race and sexuality from Negrophile, a great Metafilter post which links to a newly discovered poem by Sappho and, for the grain of salt with your margarita marketing, check out the dissidents and disaffected over at Gay Shame.

The party begins to pick up steam tonight and runs through Sunday, with the street fair tomorrow at noon and the Parade sashaying down Market to the Castro starting at 10am (coverage on KRON 4). Remember, use protection (condoms, lube and sunscreen, people!) thank the Good Lord you don't live in Nashville, and have fun!