Sad Mag

So. A great new magazine is launching tonight at Anza Club. You remember Anza Club. It was the site of many a Bent part in days of yore. Classic Vancouver gay people. Classic!

Here’s the Sad Mag site – co-created by my good buddy Brandon Gaukel. I’ll be bartending with Dean Wolverine from 10:15 – 11:15 pm. Come check it out.

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