"Everyone in the neighborhood is going to be in party mode most of the weekend, but if you want to escape some of the madness, you’ll likely be able to have a semi-civilized cocktail at Blackbird, which is down Market Street at the edge of the Castro ‘hood. This gay-owned establishment makes some of the best and most creative drinks in the vicinity, and this month, the walls are adorned with The Art of Pride, an exhibit featuring all LGBTQ artists." - Jay C. Barmann