Best Bay Area Events 6/4-6/24
Pride Month
by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor
Happy Pride, my fellow queers! I kicked off the month watching Bella Aldama, Charity Kase, and Gemini Santiago perform at Del Cielo Brewing. Such a fun event to begin the festivities. And there’s still so many more ways to to celebrate this month! Here’s what I’m excited for the week of 6/4 and beyond.
Our Partner’s Events
Radium Runway’s Awesome Summer Concert Series
Radium Runway’s awesome summer outdoor concert series on Alameda Point’s open-air arts hub! Boasting stunning views of the San Francisco Bay and distinct large-scale murals. Oakland’s own La Misa Negra launches the summer series on Saturday, June 15, bringing their high-energy Afro-Latin and Cumbia grooves to the Radium Runway outdoor stage! Learn more here.
Volunteers needed for this month’s Downtown First Thursday in San Francisco
You’ll have a good time and get a FREE meal! Learn more right here.
Immerse yourself in Music, Art, and Makers at the Fern Alley Music Series!
Join us at the Fern Alley Music Series, presented by Music City Entertainment in partnership with the Lower Polk CBD and Avenue Greenlight. Dive into the local culinary delights from nearby establishments as you soak in the music from John Courage Trio & Schlee plus Francesco Echo. Check out local artists, makers, and merchants that make Lower Polk unique. Find out more here.
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This Week’s Events 6/4-6/10
Tuesday 6/4
Arj Barker: Live Album Recording
6/4 | Punch Line SF | 444 Battery St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $23.25-$31.25
Arj Barker started his stand-up career in SF in 1990, quickly becoming a favorite in the Bay Area before branching out to perform on innumerable stages in countries across the world. Now he returns to the very city he started in to record his brand new live comedy album. Talk about full circle huh? So come on down and be part of history!
The Novel Carnival Fun-Draiser
6/4 | El Rio | 3158 Mission St, SF | 6 p.m. | $35-$100, 21+
This year, 826 Valencia’s Associate Board is excited to invite you to our third annual free-book fundraiser, The Novel Carnival! All proceeds support the programming of 826 Valencia, a nonprofit organization in San Francisco dedicated to supporting under-resourced students ages 6-18 with their creative and expository writing skills.
Wednesday 6/5
“Malls” An Experiential Reading Event
6/5 | Clio’s | 353 Grand Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. | Free
Secret Nook presents an exploration of malls through prose, poetry, and a lightweight lesson from an expert. Enjoy an evening filled with literature and sensory experiences at a beloved bar and bookstore.
41st Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival
6/5-6/16 | SFJAZZ Center | 201 Franklin St, SF | 7 p.m. | Prices vary by show
SFJAZZ is excited to announce Summer at SFJAZZ 2024, featuring over 90 concerts across both the 41st Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival, June 5 – 16.
Thursday 6/6
Seal Party Album Release
6/6 | Make-Out Room | 3225 22nd St, SF | 7 p.m. | $10, 21+
Seal Party announces its record release show and the kick-off for their West Coast tour.
Echo & The Bunnymen
6/6 | The Warfield | 982 Market St, SF | 8 p.m. | $39.50-$49.50
Echo & the Bunnymen are a legendary English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1978.
Pauly Shore
6/6 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7 p.m. | $30.25-$45.25, 18+
Pauly Shore tasted super-stardom in 1990 when his precedent-setting MTV show “Totally Pauly” hit the airwaves to major fan approval. Most recently, Pauly released “Pauly Shore Stands Alone,” a true-life road documentary that follows him as he performs in obscure towns throughout Wisconsin while dealing with his personal life back home.
Friday 6/7
The Teskey Brothers
6/7 | Paramount Theatre | 2025 Broadway, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $36-$76
2020 Grammy nominees The Teskey Brothers have come a very long way in a very short time. The two brothers from Melbourne Australia have seen a meteoric rise in popularity in the past 24 months, amassing a legion of fans all around the world with their timeless soulful recordings and stunning live shows.
Ryan Adams
6/7-6/8 | The Guild Theatre | 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park | 8 p.m. | $91-$223, All ages
Ryan Adams is an alt-country and rock and roll singer-songwriter from Jacksonville, NC who has released sixteen solo studio albums.
“Reclamation of a Stolen Heart” Fundraiser
6/7 | Martinez Campbell Theater | 636 Ward St, Martinez | 6 p.m. | $20 Donation
Help the Strength in Numbers Collective raise money for their Burning Man installation. The fundraiser will feature live music, a raffle, silent auction, and an artist talk with Bronze Holbein!
Saturday 6/8
2nd Annual Juneteenth Parade & Free Concert
6/8 | Civic Center Fulton Plaza | Fulton and Larkin Sts, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages
The Juneteenth Parade will kick off at 11:00am, at Market and Spear Streets near the Ferry Building, and will feature captivating floats representing various community organizations, schools, and corporate partners. The parade will end at Fulton Plaza near Civic Center, culminating in a joyous gathering featuring food and beverage, live music, and much more.
Bill Burr
6/8 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley | 5 p.m. Doors | $75-$105
An Emmy and Grammy Award nominee, Bill Burr is a singular voice of his generation, defining his own path as a world-renown comedian, director/writer/producer/star of a #1 film on Netflix, critically-acclaimed dramatic and comedic actor, writer, producer, and a genre-defining podcaster for over 15 years.
All Day I Dream of San Francisco Cloud Nine
6/8 | Golden Gate Park | 800 John F. Kennedy Dr, SF | 12 p.m. | $62.32, 21+
Lee Burridge’s iconic party series All Day I Dream promises its most magical summer yet. Born out of Burridge’s passion for mystical music and enduring experiences, ADID has become synonymous for its melodic soundscapes, vibrant beats and a global community of like-minded individuals.
SF Porchfest 2024
6/8 | SF Mission District | 12 p.m. | Free, All ages
An afternoon of music on the porches, parklets, and stoops of the Mission, SF Porchfest can be summed up with the tagline: ALL GENRES, ALL AGES, ALL FREE.
Swing Dance Party at the USS Hornet!
6/8 | USS Hornet Museum | 707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda | 7 pm. | $40
Grab a partner and come down to the USS Hornet and dance to the tunes of Death and Taxes Swing Band! There will have a full dance floor, snacks and beverages to purchase and the amazing backdrop of this historical ship built during the 1940s! If you are so inclined, wear your best 1940s styles and dance the night away!
Sunday 6/9
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus
6/9 | Freight & Salvage | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 2 p.m. | $40/advance, $45/door
The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus‘ two ensembles, The Lollipop Guild and HomoPhonics, are thrilled to be back at Freight & Salvage to sing some of their favorite songs! This show will take you on a journey of some of our of favorite songs and artists. SFGMC promises an evening of TLC – tears, laughs and chill bumps!
Monday 6/10
Camera Obscura
6/10 | The Fillmore | 1805 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | $34.50
The latest from these Glaswegian indie-poppers blends 1950s beach music, country, and bubbly orch-pop to complement their alternately romantic and cynical lyrics.
The Week of 6/11-6/17
Tuesday, 6/11
The Damned
6/11 | The Catalyst | 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz | 8 p.m. | $49.50, 16+
Legendary UK punk band The Damned are playing their first US shows in 35 Years! See them while you can!
Wednesday, 6/12
Janet Jackson w/ Nelly
6/12 | Chace Center | 300 Warriors Way, SF | 8 p.m. | $59.95 – $499.95, All ages
The Together Again Tour will offer everyone the chance to reunite with Ms. Jackson in celebration of her 50th anniversary in entertainment and spotlight the milestones for three of Jackson’s most critically acclaimed albums – 25 years of “The Velvet Rope”, 30 years of “janet”, and 35 years of “Rhythm Nation.” featuring her biggest chart-topping hits. In addition, fans can expect the three-time GRAMMY®️ winner and Diamond-selling Hip-Hop sensation Nelly to deliver a powerhouse performance, showcasing his greatest hits and cherished fan favorites spanning the last two decades.
Thursday, 6/13
ExtraOrdinary!
6/13-9/8 | Exploratorium | Pier 15 Embarcadero at Green St, SF | 10 a.m. | $29.95-$39.95
This summer at the Exploratorium, nine artists with wild imaginations transform shoes, saxophones, wooden blocks, LEGO® pieces, lightbulbs, miles of string, and other ordinary things into stunning installations that will upend your perceptions. Explore your inner artist-scientist with hands-on DIY building and fun programs for all ages.
Moist – An All Black Erotic Cabaret
6/13 | Oasis | 298 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $20-50, 21+
A Celebration of Black Burlesque & Drag! –It’s Black Ass Weekend!! And we’re kickin’ it off with none other than Moist – An All Black Erotic Cabaret at Oasis SF!
Karaokiki w/ Your Homegirls DULCE DE LECHE + FRISCO PINK + MOJO
6/13 | El Rio | 3158 Mission St, SF | 9 p.m. | FREE, 21+
Karaokiki!! Sing your heart out with our incredible rotating hostesses with the mostesses DULCE DE LECHE, FRICSO PINK & MOJO. FREE. FAB. FUN. FRICK YEAH. Every Thursday night!
Friday, 6/14
Chinatown Night Market
6/14 | Chinatown, SF | 5:30 p.m. | FREE, All Ages
The popular San Francisco Chinatown Night Markets are returning to Grant Avenue! Organized by the Civic Joy Fund, the event is free and will feature culinary treats, merchants, and performers. Best of all, entry is is free.
Boulet Brothers Dragula
6/14 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 8 p.m. | $45.50
Dubbed “Horror’s New Icons” by Fangoria Magazine, and “21st century horror icons” by Rue Morgue, The Boulet Brothers are drag artists, television personalities, writers, producers and modern-day horror hosts. Since 2016 the Boulets have produced, written and hosted the reality competition series The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula and the subsequent spin off special The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Resurrection. The Boulets also write and produce scripted content and comic books, and appear regularly as featured guests, performers and emcees at horror conventions, concerts and nightlife events. The Boulets are also considered legendary prolific nightlife producers, often celebrated for their inclusivity of diverse queer talent from all walks of life.
Saturday, 6/15
Qamp 3 *Deluxe* Show
6/15 | Elbo Room Jack London | 311 Broadway, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $13
Qamp III is an album created in 3 days by 20+ Bay Area creatives. The QAMP 3 DELUXE SHOW features artists from the project performing their own music as well as music from the album.
Summertime Radness: Desert Hearts Takeover
6/15 | Phoenix Hotel | 601 Eddy St, SF | 1 p.m. | $30-35, 21+
Who doesn’t love a daytime dance party around a pool? Hell, maybe will even be kinda warm.
Bonobo
6/15 | Hibernia Bank | 1 Jones St, SF | 9 p.m. | $59.95 – $119.95, 21+
The iconic Bonobo presents his 1st-ever, open-to-close event in the Bay Area. The accomplished producer and DJ takes you on an intimate and enchanting journey thru the deep depths of his catalog and DJ crates with the unique backdrop of a remodeled bank in SF’s Tenderloin.
Sunday, 6/16
Hubba Hubba Revue: Burlesque Nation
6/16 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $15-$35, 18+
From across the country & beyond, the best in burlesque are coming to San Francisco for our 10th annual invitational of national & international tease!
Every Outfit Podcast
6/16 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 7 p.m. | $35 Adv – $40 Door, 21+
After spending years dispensing bitchy fashion commentary on their viral Instagram account Every Outfit on Sex and the City, BFFs Chelsea Fairless and Lauren Garroni realized that they have highly specific opinions about other things, too. So like every enterprising geriatric millennial, they decided to start a podcast. Every Outfit is the culmination of its hosts’ deeply unhealthy, lifelong obsession with fashion and pop culture. Since the show’s debut in 2021, it has gained a global following and received accolades from The New Yorker, The New York Times, and others.
Monday, 6/17
Queer Bowling
6/17 | Mission Bowling Club | 3176 17th St, SF | 6 p.m. | $12, All Ages
Join us for our monthly all-ages Queer Bowling event! Come and bowl for free while enjoying bites from local food pop ups, discounted drinks, DJs, and drag!
The Week of 6/18-6/24
Tuesday 6/18
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus & SF Symphony: All We Need is Love
6/18 | Davies Symphony Hall | 201 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $20-$139
The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus joins the San Francisco Symphony in the ultimate tribute to love songs, All We Need is Love. This concert is a harmonious journey through love’s many faces. Featuring timeless ballads from Cyndi Lauper to Vaughan Williams, and contemporary anthems from Othello Jefferson to Beth Chapman, come be a part of a musical tapestry that proves that all we really need is love.
Wednesday 6/19
OMCA Hosts: Hella Juneteenth “The Cookout”
6/19 | Oakland Museum of California | 1000 Oak St, Oakland | 1 p.m. | $10-$75
“The Cookout” invites the community to indulge in delectable cuisine prepared by beloved Black chefs and restaurants, revel in live music, partake in games, and engage in activities paying homage to Black culture and freedom. Attendees can groove to music spun by an all-star lineup of local DJs, playing cookout classics and inspiring movement on the dance floor. From the electric slide to the two-step and line dance challenges, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Partenope
6/19, 23, 25, 28 | War Memorial Opera House | 301 Van Ness Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $26-$378
Love is a battlefield in Christopher Alden’s Olivier award-winning production of Partenope, a laugh-out-loud comedy of romance and rejection, set to some of George Frideric Handel’s most masterful music. A master of the Baroque repertoire, Christopher Moulds returns to the podium to lead Handel’s virtuosic score, a brisk confection full of high-flying virtuosity and emotionally stirring arias.
Thursday 6/20
NightLife: Inked
6/20 | California Academy of Sciences | 55 Music Concourse Dr, SF | 6 p.m. | $21.95
Inked is back at NightLife! Explore the wonders of ink from cephalopods to live tattoos – yes, the real kind!
On Two-Spirit Identity and the Body as a Portal to Freedom (In-Person)
6/20 | California Institute of Integral Studies | 1453 Mission St, SF | 6 p.m. | Sliding Scale $0-$25
Join Dr. Kuhn for a conversation illuminating the ways our bodies offer portals to our own liberation and how viewing our bodies through a somacultural lens can help us better understand how dominant culture informs and, all too often, misinforms our relationship to our bodies.
Friday 6/21
Tommy Igoe
6/21 | Yoshi’s Oakland | 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland | 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. | $34-$75
Tommy Igoe has had a long career as an in-demand studio and touring drummer but has done his most satisfying and acclaimed work as a bandleader.
Circus Bella’s “WOW!”
6/21-22 | Yerba Buena Gardens | 750 Howard St, SF | 12 p.m. | Free, All ages
Marked by a playful spirit and inspired imagination, Circus Bella offers a modern twist on the one-ring circus, overflowing with heart and soul. The 60-minute performance, directed by Circus Bella founder and trapeze artist Abigail Munn, features the amazing Circus Bella company – a diverse and talented troupe of acrobats, aerialists, jugglers and clowns – performing to the live original music of accordionist Rob Reich and the outstanding six-piece Circus Bella All-Star Band.
Saturday 6/22
Pride in Technicolor
6/22 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 10 p.m. | $20-$40, 21+
Immerse yourself in a world where every shade of the rainbow comes to life. Color with every crayon and click those ruby slippers to join is in a night of queer revelry. This Technicolor dream coat is a dazzling celebration of diversity, creativity, and self-expression. Dress up in your most vibrant outfit, bring your dancing shoes, and get ready to explore the infinite possibilities life in color.
Sunday 6/23
Kaleo
6/23 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 8 p.m. | $55.50-$85.50
Kaleo is an Icelandic blues rock band which formed in Mosfellsbær in 2012. It consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Jökull Júlíusson, drummer David Antonsson, bassist Daniel Kristjansson, lead guitarist Rubin Pollock and harmonicist Þorleifur Gaukur Davíðsson.
Megan Thee Stallion: Hot Girl Summer Tour
6/23 | Chase Center | 1 Warriors Way, SF | 7 p.m. | $49.50-$279.50
The Hot Girl Summer Tour is the first headlining concert tour by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion in support of her upcoming third studio album, Megan, and her entire discography.
Monday 6/24
Robby Hoffman
6/24 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $24/advance, $30/door, 21+
Robby Hoffman is a small ex-Hasidic queer Jewish stand-up comedian, writer, and true original. New York Times comedy critic Jason Zinoman compares her “bulldozing stand-up to Larry David because of her mountain-out-of-a-molehill kvetching, but her hilarious rage over people who complain about interruptions during a conversation makes her sound like a modern lesbian Andrew Dice Clay.”
9th Ave: Emma Copley Eisenberg with Nina LaCour
6/24 | Green Apple Books on the Park | 1231 9th Ave, SF | 7 p.m. |
Emma Copley Eisenberg joins us to celebrate the release of her novel, Housemates, with Nina LaCour at 9th Ave!
Don’t forget to check out our Big Bad List of Rad Ongoing Events right here!
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