Academy Forum: Queer North Beach Before the Castro

Before the Castro, Pride, or the Rainbow Flag, the beginnings of modern queer identity and activism were formed in San Francisco’s original “gayborhood,” North Beach. Learn how movements are made as folks across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum found commonality under threat of police raids and surges of moral panic. We’ll revive more than a dozen lost queer bars, including some of the most infamous, the most star-studded, and the most radical bars in San Francisco history. See how the “unspeakable vice” of the Victorians found its place and, through the process, gained a voice.

Shawn Sprockett from Unspeakable Vice leads this fascinating and informative lecture with Q&A.

TO ATTEND

This free indoor gathering is open to all. We appreciate if you would RSVP your attendance.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Shawn Sprockett is a professor at California College of the Arts and runs his own design practice in digital and brand design. He…