Trannies at a Strip Club
TGSF had their mid-month social last Thursday. I arrived late. On my way in I caught a friend named C. J. Khing leaving with a very attractive woman named Kiara Dillon. They invited me (and the gang) to watch her show at the Century Theatre.
The Century Theatre is one of several adult entertainment venues in the vicinity of Larkin and O'Farrell Streets in San Francisco. It has a main stage and a warren of small rooms for lap dances, private shows, etc.
When I arrived, I was given a cup and pointed at a row of soda machines (they don't serve alcohol). While filling up, my two friends disappeared (to visit Kiara in her dressing room). I didn't know this, so I went around looking for them. I was immediately beset by a hoard of beautiful genetic women who wanted to "give me a tour", "play", or perform a lap dance. It was a little unnerving - I don't think they understood what trannies are about. I finally had to bolt. I then find my friends, stake out seats, and wait for Kiara to come on.
There were several dancers up before Kiara, doing the usual pole dance thing. It was obvious that some of the TGs in our group knew what they were doing, and that others were newbees.
Finally Kiara came on, and did a stunning fetish-themed number. I watched rather intently. I would love to learn how to do exotic dancing - perhaps TGSF can organize a class!
When Kiara finished, we all headed over to Martuni's for a nightcap. It took some of us (particularly Arianna) a while to make it on over!
While this was fun - I also noticed how profoundly different my sexuality is from that of the "typical male adult entertainment customer".
posted by Jamie at 12:08 PM
Veronica Klaus
San Francisco is blessed with a TG blues singer named Veronica Klaus. A friend brought over a copy of her new CD "Live at the Lodge", which I am enjoying right now. A live recording (obviously) of Veronica backed by a jazz band, doing some standards and some original compositions. It reminded me of a show she put on about a year and a half ago at the Plush Room that I really liked.
Veronica also has a show on Saturday night at Michael's Octavia Lounge, 1772 Market; 863-3690. 10:30pm, $8. I haven't been able to catch it yet - but will.
posted by Jamie at 11:47 AM
