9th Ave: The Butch Manual with Brendan McHugh feat. Julian Carter, Eric Sneathen, and Zoe Williams

Thurs, Jul 31 • 7:00 PM

Green Apple Books

About this event

Join us on Thursday, July 31, 2025, for a special event celebrating Clark Henley's 'The Butch Manual: The Current Drag and How to Do It' with Brendan McHugh and guests Julian Carter, Eric Sneathen, and Zoe Williams. The event will be held at Books on the Park located at 1231 9th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122. This free event encourages participants to RSVP. Masks are encouraged for in-person attendance, but attendees can also join the event livestream on YouTube. The Butch Manual, a humorous and insightful guide originally published 40 years ago, makes its return with timeless wisdom on embracing one's 'butch' identity.

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