On Thursday night, a crowd of more than 500 checked out the second annual Drag Queens on Ice at the ice rink in Union Square. Performances from Mutha Chucka, Anna Conda, and Lil Miss Hot Mess warmed the chilly night. Here are some photos of the ladies working the crisp stage.
Photos: Drag Queens On Ice
Brian Boitano Visits Union Square Ice Rink Tonight For 'Speed Dating Skating'
Olympic Gold Medalist, TV Chef and street food enthusiast Brian Boitano will make an appearance at the Union Square holiday skating rink tonight for a very special mash-up of ice skating and speed dating. How does the dating and skating thing work? Well, we're not entirely sure either.
Behold The 12-Foot Santa Yoda Made Entirely Of Legos
Over the nippy weekend, loads of children and adult Star Wars fans helped construct a 12-foot Santa Yoda in San Francisco's Union Square. The wondrous creation, being dismantled as we speak, helped support the local Bay Area Boys & Girls Club. The Santa Yoda amalgamation charmed many, but also raised eyebrows due to Yoda's rather stern facial expression -- one of the many side effects of The Force. As SFist commenter Barry J. Weir, Jr notes, "Santa Yoda looks pissed off: A 'Christmas Merry' it is not, young Skywalker..."
Three Questions for Willo, Designer Extraordinaire
We've been a big fan of Willo O'Brien's design work for several years now. She's got the chops to hang with the code geeks, but she's also a hell of an illustrator, drawing funny animals like bass playin' polar bears, ice skating bunnies...and you should see what she can do with a pumpkin. We usually run into her at shows, but when we heard she was branching out and had launched her own line of clothing, jewelry, and other things, we thought we'd find out more.
I've Got a Brand New Pair of Roller Skates
rom SF Party Party comes word that a movement is afoot to make the ice skating rink at the Embarcadero a permanent thing. In the winter, it'll be an ice skating rink and during the spring and summer, a roller rink.
We Read The Weeklies
Trevor Traina's horoscope: Both of you should have an emotional yard sale (but not this week).

