This Might Have Been the Most San Francisco Night Ever!

Reading from my new book The Worst of Broke-Ass Stuart. Photo by Vita Hewitt

Honestly, I think I’m still recovering from my epic book release party. Last Friday night the Kilowatt was full of busboys, poets, social workers, students, artists, musicians, magicians, mathematicians, maniacs, yodelers, and everyone else who makes San Francisco special.

Before the event even started Supervisor Jackie Fielder came by to present me with the proclamation stating that October 17th is now Broke-Ass Stuart Day in San Francisco!

Supervisor Fielder handing me the proclamation. Photo by Jenn Stokes

There was so much more to the event. Between readings from my new book, The Worst of Broke-Ass Stuart, we had incredible performances including drag, burlesque, circus, live music and a DJ. There was even a surprise appearance!

Here’s the illustrious Honey Mahogany and I in conversation about the new book and my 20+ year career:

You could tell Honey did her research. Her questions were sharp and insightful. Photo by Vita Hewitt

The Incredible Performers

Per Sia (Drag)

Per Sia offered a taste of Drag Story Hour before she gave us a brilliant drag performance. Photo by Kayla Brittingham

Ashanti Altovese (Burlesque)

Ashanti Altovese during her incredible burlesque act. Photo by Vita Hewitt

Landyn Endo (Circus)

Landyn did a spectacular circus act with a chair! Photo by Vita Hewitt

Sofia & The Afterglow (Live Music)

Sofia & The Afterglow played hauntingly beautiful music. Photo by Vita Hewitt

Duserock (DJ)

Duserock manning the turntables while I ramble about stuff on stage. Photo by Jenn Stokes

The Conspiracy of Beards (An A Capella Choir)

The Conspiracy of Beards showed up for a surprise performance of a Leonard Cohen song and to rep the upcoming Leonard Cohen Festival. Photo by Vita Hewitt

Thanks again to Stokes Live Entertainment for producing the event! Jenn Stokes is between Per Sia and myself. Stephen Torres is on the end. Photo by Bunny MacFadden