Have you ever seen a prettier 33-year-old in San Francisco? No, the answer is no.
I was that little kid who disliked all the fuss and attention a birthday brings. “Please don’t sing,” I would silently repeat over and over to myself. But, as the years passed, I’ve come to accept that those who love you want to celebrate you once a year. So, I’ve learned to appreciate all the fuss and excitement that another turn on Mother Earth brings.
As I turn 33 (again) this year, I’m planning the biggest naked birthday party ever. The event will support the great work at Rainbow Railroad with cocktails, hors-d’oeuvres, music, and entertainment—all for $25! If you’ve ever been to one of my vast events, you’ll surely meet someone new. And you will quickly learn that my friends are beautiful inside and out.
My infamous Naked Dinner & Cocktail parties have become a part of my legacy. Over fifteen naked events have occurred in my tiny San Francisco Tenderloin apartment and Los Angeles over the past 24 years. I am well aware of the queer community’s obsession with body image. So it is refreshing to see people together in a safe place to celebrate how fabulous everyone is over food and drinks. So check your clothes at the door and be a part of the most fabulous Naked Dinner party to date.
I am taking over the yoga studio HAUM in the Mission. Chef Cory Armenta and I are wrapping up the menu. Drew Anthony Ryan is concocting the cocktail list, and DJs Jumpr, Falks, and Miloš Gilić are creating the soundtrack to celebrate my birthday.
Yes, you are required to be nude, and shoes are not allowed in the yoga space. A clothes check and attendant will be provided for your convenience, ensuring you can enjoy the event without worrying about your belongings. All are welcome.
So join me in celebrating my birthday!
Juanita MORE! Naked Birthday Dinner & Dance Party
- Friday, September 20, 2024
- HAUM, 2973 16th Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103
- 8 PM – Midnight
The $25 cover is benefiting Rainbow Railroad, a global not-for-profit organization that helps at-risk LGBTQI+ people who are facing persecution based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics get to safety worldwide. And the $25 ticket covers the cost of the clothes check, drinks, and food!
Loads of Love, Juanita
Juanita MORE! is a denizen of the limelight. For almost three decades, the laudable hostess has blitzed San Francisco with high glamour, drag irreverence, and danceable beats that have illuminated the entire city. MORE! continues to be a heaping dollop of generosity and a sprinkle of nerve. She inspires those around her to make positive differences in their lives and communities — and doing it all with timeless elegance and an innovative spirit. Most recently, after her reign, Miss MORE! holds the title of Absolute Empress 56 of the Imperial Council of San Francisco –– one of the oldest non-profit organizations globally.
To date, MORE! has helped raise over 1 million dollars for local charities — among them GBLT Historical Society & Archives, Our Trans Youth, Q Foundation, Queer Lifespace, Transgender Law Center, and more. In addition, MORE! tirelessly fundraises for organizations in San Francisco that are adamant about helping communities in the seven-by-seven thrive, all while shining light and offering support to those who’ve been overlooked for far too long.
MORE! embodies what it means to be a conduit of connection. MORE!’ brings the people together to fundraise, celebrate community, and demand social change around San Francisco and elsewhere. Her culinary expressions are an extension of what mothers have been doing in their kitchens for generations — which, simply states, is sharing “loads of love.”