"Oh, and legendary rock star hotel the Phoenix, which has hosted some of the wildest patio parties the city has seen, shuts down at the end of the year. But not after one more fabulous shindig-New Year's Eve with drag goddess Juanita More! and SF house king DJ David Harness (December 31, 8pm-2am). I'm super-excited to dance all night and end up in some stranger's hotel room for one last time."
"Some of my favorite blurry memories are from the Phoenix, and especially Juanita's infamous Pride parties that took over the hotel in the late 2000s before David's Mighty Real parties took over the space, bringing queer joy, ecstatic house, and snappy fashions to that little corner of the Tenderloin. Wiping away a real tear, I asked Juanita and David a few questions about the party, and how the spirit of the Phoenix of yore will keep on rising."
Several beloved San Francisco nightlife spots are closing, including Edinburgh Castle, Oasis, and the Polyglamorous party. The Phoenix Hotel will shut at year-end but will host a final New Year's Eve celebration featuring drag performer Juanita More and DJ David Harness. The hotel has been the site of notable patio parties, famous suites, and memorable Pride gatherings. Those events mixed queer joy, house music, bold fashion, and community moments. Past highlights included large, respectful youth performances and recurring parties that energized a Tenderloin corner. The final party aims to honor that energetic, celebratory spirit one last time.
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