Here, life pulsates with an intensity that defies seasons; summer heat radiates through every alley and courtyard. Amongst the throng of locals and wanderers, chance encounters become narratives. A casual wait for a friend might lead to tales from a dog-walking local who once shared moments with Jimi Hendrix. A cigarette shared with a street-dweller unveils a Thanksgiving-style confession of a barroom brawl with Patti Smith. Even a trip to the local deli might yield unexpected encounters with drag artists offering more than a meal.