October 2000

Sunday, October 1
MAX Booth at the Castro Street Fair

MAX draws a lot of interest at the street fairs, and this could be a way for you to meet new men! We talk to passers-by about MAX, many of whom have heard of us, and hand out information about MAX. Work a shift at the MAX booth and meet your future ex! It's always a great time and a fun stopping-off spot while you're at the Castro Street Fair. Call Jeff at  825.8522 to say you'll help setting up or manning the booth. He'll love you for it!

Saturday, October 7, 10:00AM   *sold out*
Nob Hill Tour

"Lives of the Rich and Famous" - 19th Century style!
Take a 2 hour walking tour with a MAX member of San Francisco's world renown Nob Hill, housing its most wealthy and colorful. Visit the site of the glittering and glitzy mansions of the nabobs and robber barons of the "Gilded Age" in the richest city in the West, all to perish precipitously in the earthquake and fire of 1906. Learn about the secret passageway under California Street, Jane Stanford's "poison plot," and "Mammy" Pleasant, the "Voodoo Queen." This 2 hour tour starts in front of the Stanford Court Hotel and will end up with an optional buffet lunch at the newly remodeled Fairmont Hotel's beautiful Laurel Court. Book your $20 member or $25 guest tour through Robert Manuel at  396-1859. The optional brunch is $17.00. To spare the voice of our guide, attendance is limited.

Friday, October 13, 8:00PM
Naked Boys Singing

Theater Rhinoceros, Mission Street near So. Van Ness.
A delightful show of catchy lyrics, Broadway sarcasm and inventive costuming. Great hits in Los Angeles and New York, now playing in San Francisco with a local cast. Make your reservation online or call David Mowday at  333.2212.

Monday, October 16, 7:30PM
Gay Author Reading/Discussion Group

The MAX Forum committee is conducting a reading and discussion group about gay authors. If you're interested, call Bill Serbin at  386-0555. The book for the month is "City of the Night" by John Rechy. You're invited to post your suggestions of interesting gay authors to the MAX Message Board.

Wednesday, October 18
Dive Dining at La Arenita

MAXSouth hosts a great meal at a wonderful dive! To reserve your spot for this great dive dinner, contact Blair at 408-473-2205.

Saturday, October 21st  9:58PM
Winchester Mystery House

Join MAXSouthers for a fun-filled night of ghosts, ghouls and the ultimate interior decorator's nightmare to celebrate one of America's favorite pagan rituals -- Halloween! We're coordinating a flashlight tour of the Winchester Mystery House for Saturday October 21st. The time we are shooting for is 10:00PM for a tour that will last approximately 1 hour. We did this tour last year, and it was a blast, so you're sure to enjoy yourself! The cost is $28.00 for MAX members and $31.00 for non-members. To reserve your spot, call Kevin Stern at  408-297-8201. Be sure to bring a flashlight, friends and an impending sense of doom!

Monday, October 23, 7:30PM
ONE NIGHT ONLY with the cast of RAGTIME

The Richmond/Ermet AIDS Foundation (REAF) presents the next in their series of cabaret nights, this one with the cast of RAGTIME. The up-close and personal evening of song, comedy and dance features anything BUT songs from RAGTIME. Doors open at 6:00PM with light supper and cocktails available, and the show starts at 7:30PM. There's an auction and a raffle too, so you may go home with a real prize! Tickets are $35, $ 50 and $75. ($75 tickets include prime seating, dessert party and dancing with the cast afterward.) The evening benefits REAF and Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS and will be held at the 7th NOTE Showclub at 915 Columbus Street in North Beach. Call  273-1620 for tickets.

Wednesday, October 25, 8:00PM
Ragtime at the Orpheum

Winner of four 1998 Tony Awards! RAGTIME follows three remarkable families at the beginning of the 20th Century as their lives get caught up in the events of a young turbulent country and become dramatically entangled with many American historic figures. A timeless tale of passion and romance, desire and disillusionment, tragedy and triumph. Book your $78 member orchestra tickets, $93 for guests by calling Bob Bolton at  282-8453. 

Friday, October 27
Halloween Spooktacular

Under a pitch-black sky, descend down a single lane road and proceed deep into the woods of Stern Grove for an eerie affair. Enter into the haunted house at the hill's base. Partake of a Bloody Mary, a peculiar Evilpolitan or any other enticing concoction freely flowing from the open bar.

Then disclose your costume to the other attending spirits. Your guise and performance will be judged by category: Drag, Uniform, Leather, Survivor and, of course, Anything Goes. Tickets must be purchased in advance, members $25, guests $35. Your dark corner can be reserved online or call the MAXPartyLine at  436-0976.

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