Best Bay Area Events 6/3-6/23

Dearly Beloved
 by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor

It’s Pride Month. Prince’s birthday is this week. And Mother now owns all of her masters! All of this has put me in a celebratory mood. It’s our month to shine and here’s how I’ll be commemorating the week of 6/3 and beyond.

Our Partners’ Events

Charley Crockett at the Greek Theatre
6/7 | Greek Theatre | 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $73.25

Berkeley! Charley Crockett is heading to the Greek Theatre on Saturday, June 7^th with The Brudi Brothers & Todd Day Wait. Grab your tickets before they’re gone!

Valencia LIVE!
6/12 | Valencia St | Valencia between 16th & 19th St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free, All ages

See you in the streets for Valencia LIVE! A FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration spotlighting local businesses, live music, and art. Explore happenings, happy hours, and deals at local businesses. Check out the American Indian Cultural District IndigenizeSF Craft Market. Savor local food and delicious drinks. Shop with amazing brick and mortars. Dance to live music in the streets curated by Carnaval SF, Blondie’s and The Chapel. Make art, play games, and hang out!

RSVP to unlock neighborhood deals!

This Week’s Events 6/3-6/9

Tuesday 6/3

Ministry
6/3 | The Warfield | 982 Market St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $66+

Ministry is an American industrial metal band founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1981 by producer, singer, and instrumentalist Al Jourgensen. With a new line up, incredibly full sound, and some might say a return to the roots of MINISTRY, the band is prepared to release a record that is socially relevant and sonically effective. There is simply too much insanity in this world for Jourgensen not to speak his mind and keep our senses alive with his vast array of decibels and visuals: “I’m afraid for the stupidity of not embracing nonsense. I think nonsense is a great escape from the rigors of being in life’s hamster wheel.”

James Arthur
6/3 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $40-$65

James Arthur is an English singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after winning the ninth series of The X Factor in 2012. His debut single, a cover of Shontelle’s “Impossible”, was released by Syco Music after the final, and debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart. Since then, it has gone on to sell over 2.5 million copies worldwide, making it the most successful winner’s single in the show’s history. 

Odd Salon SF: UNCHARTED
6/3 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $28.52+, 21+

Stories from the remote and far flung, of terra incognita and obscure frontiers, and of bold inquiries into the unknown. Odd Salon is an independent, community-based project, dedicated to bringing together curious minds in pursuit of stories from history’s odd and overlooked corners, the joys of research, and the craft of storytelling.

Tuesday Night Roller Disco
6/3 | Church of 8 Wheels | 554 Fillmore St, SF | 8 p.m. | $23.08, 18+

This is how you we spread rolligion!!! We have monthly theme nights on Tuesday nights, but all of these sessions are where anyone can come in and get their skate groove on!!! The first Tuesday of the month is Goth Skate Night.

Wednesday 6/4

Outside Lands | Job Fair 2025
6/4 | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 99 Grove St, SF | 4 p.m.

Outside Lands is hiring! Visit the Outside Lands Job Fair at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, Wednesday, June 4 from 4PM to 8PM to learn more about paid opportunities to get involved on-site at this year’s festival. Come prepared to learn about available positions such as festival set-up crew, security & event staff, and more. Links to a digital application will be provided.

Julia Wolf, Worry Club, Ellis
6/4 | Brick & Mortar Music Hall | 1710 Mission St, SF | 7 p.m. | $33.90

Hailing from Long Island’s North Shore, Julia Wolf is a once-in-a- generation artist, genre-bending storyteller and a beacon of inspiration to music fans, tastemakers and fellow artists alike. Her journey is a vivid narrative of vulnerability, growth, experimentation & the human experience. Her 2023 debut album, “Good Thing We Stayed”, melds Julia’s hauntingly beautiful vocals and emotive songwriting with trap-infused pop melodies. Venturing into new realms, her singles “In My Room” and “Wishbone” revisit her rock roots, showcasing her versatile artistry and defiance of conventional boundaries. Julia’s bond with her audience transcends music; her lyrics resonate so deeply that fans often immortalize them into tattoos, while industry support has been known to lend itself in the form of billboards (Spotify, YouTube Music) and playlists like Spotify’s “Fresh Finds” & Tidal’s “Rising: Pop”.

Flux Vertical Theatre: Down n’ Dirty for Pride
6/4 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 8 p.m. Doors | $10-$20, 18+

San Francisco’s world famous burlesque and variety show welcomes the superstar pole-dancers of Flux Vertical Theatre for a very special, Wednesday evening Pride celebration!

An Unsinkable Experience with Sausalito Liquor Co
6/4 | The Fairmont San Francisco | 950 Mason St, SF | 5:30 p.m. | $40.25

Come join us for a night of unforgettable cocktails at LAUREL COURT RESTAURANT in the Fairmont San Francisco Hotel. Tasting led by Scott Jampol (founder), Michael Hodge (partner/Chief of Sales and former early employee at WhistlePig) and Rebecca Stein. Sausalito Liquor Co will be serving up their finest creations in a stunning setting. Get ready to sip and savor in style as you enjoy a unique blend of flavors and ambiance.

Durand Bernarr : You Gon’ Grow, Too! Tour
6/3 (Sold Out) & 6/4 | Bimbo’s 365 Club | 1025 Columbus Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $36.01, 18+

Durand Bernarr is a GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and visionary artist who has emerged as one of the most exciting and innovative voices in contemporary R&B. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, Durand was born into a musical family, with an audio engineer father and a vocal coach mother who cultivated his deep connection to sound. By 16, he was already working behind the scenes with Earth, Wind & Fire, a pivotal moment that sparked his career. Durand’s distinct voice and genre-blending style first captured attention with his 2016 project Sound Check, but it was his debut album DUR& (2020)—featuring collaborations with Ari Lennox, Anna Wise, and Kaytranada—that solidified his place in the R&B landscape.

Thursday 6/5

Downtown Hoedown
6/5 | Front St Entertainment Zone | Front St between California & Sacramento St, SF | 4 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Giddy up and get down with line dancing, live bluegrass and country music, a mechanical bull, a giant disco bison, great bars and more surprises! It’s city-scene meets country-scene at the Downtown Hoedown.

Trash TV Presents: Jerry Springer Live
6/5 | Eclectic Box | 446 Valencia St, SF | 7 p.m. | $17.85

Trash TV is a live parody show where some of the Bay Area’s best comedians act out partially scripted chaos inspired by our favorite trashy tv shows including: Jerry Springer, The Bachelorette, and Maury. Think: fake fights, shocking reveals, and audience-fueled madness all played by improv actors.

Rebel Girls Bingo
6/5 | KQED Headquarters | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $12.96

KQED Culture Writer Rae Alexandra chronicles the stories of women who defied their times in her series Rebel Girls From Bay Area History. Learn about the dancer who helped start the Black Panthers’ free Breakfast program. The Piedmont nurse and public health teacher who founded Oakland’s first children’s hospital. The Filipina activist so unstoppable her nickname was “Bullet.” We’ll hear their stories — and many others — in our annual bingo night. 

Pardoner
6/5 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $20-$25

Pardoner is a San Francisco-based rock band. The core trio consists of Max Freeland, Trey Flanigan, and River van den Berghe. Their music blends slacker rock attitude with pummeling hardcore for a visceral sound. Their acclaimed full-length album, Peace Loving People, features incisive songwriting and cultural criticism of the music industry.

Choir! Choir! Choir!
6/5-6/7 | The Freight | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $44

This time, Choir! Choir! Choir!  presents: An EPIC 80s Sing-Along! Choir! Choir! Choir! is a fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs of all time and you’re invited! So grab a friend (or ten), and come out ready to GIVE IT ALL YOU’VE GOT! – all voices welcome, no experience necessary. They Teach, You Sing! Everyone Wins!

After Dark: #FAIL
6/5 | Exploratorium | Pier 15, SF | 6 p.m. | $22.95, 18+

What do scientists and artists have in common? Countless fails! In fact, having things go wrong is a normal and essential part of the creative and scientific process. Join us at After Dark to embrace, normalize, and celebrate failure, and find out how mistakes can lead to surprising discoveries and opportunity for growth. Come learn about how we can all benefit from failing together, and maybe even enter your own glorious flop era.


Friday 6/6

2025 US Air Guitar Regional Championship
6/6 | Bottom of the Hill | 1233 17th St, SF | 8 p.m. | $23.18

Part rock show. Part comedy act. Part spectacle. US Air Guitar allows ordinary people to become ridiculous rock stars! Come witness the fun or if you dare to compete, bring your invisible axe and get your shot at glory. Winner advances to the US Air Guitar National Finals, which are in San Francisco for the first time since 2008 at The Independent on July 26th!

Gallery Opening: Positives & Negatives: Memories from Castro Camera in the Time of Harvey Milk
6/6 | Queers Arts Featured | 575 Castro St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

On Friday, June 6th, Queer Arts Featured kicks off Pride month with its newest exhibition: Positives & Negatives – Memories From Castro Camera in the Time of Harvey Milk. This unprecedented collection of photographs, most never exhibited, find their way back to their origins at the former site of Milk’s Castro Camera at 575 Castro Street, where they were processed during the radical and transformative 1970s. Curated by Queer AF Director Devlin Shand and spanning the work of six photographers and archivists including Harvey Milk, Dan Nicoletta, Yeli Sanchez, Rick Dillenbeck, Gina Hall, and Lily Marnell, this collection of more than twenty images captures a time of awakening, defiance, community, and joy. 

Neil deGrasse Tyson
6/6 | Paramount Theatre | 2025 Broadway, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $38.50-$98.50

Beginning with Mars, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson reviews the ongoing effort to search for habitable planets, liquid water, and life in the cosmos. “The Search For Life in the Universe” culminates in the search for intelligent life, whether or not it already exists on Earth.

SPIN SF First Fridays – “Dare to Play With Pride”
6/6 | SPIN | 690 Folsom St #100, SF | 8 p.m. | $10/table reservation

SPIN’s First Fridays continue in June with our most colorful celebration yet: Play As You Are, an unapologetically vibrant tribute to Pride Month. From drag-hosted ping pong battles to karaoke served with a side of glitter, SPIN is transforming into a rainbow-hued playground of joy and self-expression. Expect bold bites, prideful sips, queer talent center stage, and a whole lot of love.

First Friday: Pride
6/6 | Chabot Space & Science Center | 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland | 6 p.m. | $5-$10

Kick off Pride Month with the whole family with an out-of-this-world celebration of science, creativity, and community! Explore hands-on science demos that will ignite your curiosity, get creative with themed crafts, and groove to live music that will have everyone on their feet. Gather with the community in this colorful celebration and make memories that will last a lifetime. We can’t wait to see you there!

CupcakKe
6/6 | Temple | 540 Howard St, SF | 10 p.m. | $30.93+, 21+

The rap sensation herself is taking over Eruption! Known for her raw lyrics, high-energy performances, and fearless attitude, CupcakKe is bringing the heat to our biggest event yet. This is one for the books—you do NOT want to miss it.

Saturday 6/7


Cheese Plus 20th Anniversary Artisan Food Festival Block Party Celebration
6/7 | Cheese Plus | 2001 Polk St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Welcome to the Cheese Plus 20th Anniversary Artisan Food Festival Block Party Celebration! Join us at Cheese Plus for a day filled with delicious food, fun activities, and great company. Indulge in a variety of artisan cheese, charcuterie, chocolate, olive oil and other gourmet treats from the Bay Area’s finest artisan food producers while enjoying live music and entertainment. Sip your favorite brews from Wondrous, Cellarmaker, Olfactory, and Standard Deviant breweries, and visit our pop-up partners Moody Goose Vintage, Out of Sight Records, Babylon Burning Screen Printing, and more. This event is a fantastic way to celebrate our 20th anniversary and share our love for artisan food with the community. Don’t miss out on this special occasion – mark your calendar and come celebrate with us!

Rosie Rally & 25th Anniversary Festival
6/7 | Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park | 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages

Enjoy our free and family-friendly event for activities, 1940s music and dancing, great food, costume contests, and more. This year’s focus is bringing the community together to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Rosie the Riveter/ WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, CA. The park’s mission is to honor the legacy of Rosie the Riveter, an icon for women across the world, and teach the powerful stories of resilience, innovation, and unity that shaped our nation and inspire the trailblazers of tomorrow.

SF Porchfest
6/7 | Mission District | Various Porches in The Mission, SF | 12 p.m. | Free

Join us Saturday, June 7th 2025 for another year of music, community, and memories on the porches of the Mission District in San Francisco!

Explore All the Colors of the Rainbow: A Queer Intuitive Painting Journey
6/7 | The Center for Creative Exploration | 300 Chenery St, SF | 10 a.m. | $110+

A queer intuitive painting workshop with The Center for Creative Exploration. Let’s explore with wonder and paint everything that we are at this moment: our pride and fear, our solidarity and grief, our pain and our beauty. Quietly together, let’s practice being with this wholeness. With color and movement, paints and brushes, and with no judgement or plan, express your creative and outrageous self.

Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Juneteenth on the Waterfront
6/7 | Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market | One Ferry Building, SF | 9 a.m. | Free

Celebrate local Black-owned businesses at the 5th annual Juneteenth on the Waterfront. Kick off a month of Juneteenth celebrations in San Francisco with a day of delicious food, crafts, and community at the Embarcadero Ferry Terminal Plaza (south of the Ferry Building) and Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. Entry is free and open to the public, and food and drinks will be available for purchase.

LGBooTie Pride
6/7 | Cat Club | 1190 Folsom St, SF | 9 p.m. | $10, 21+

We’re kicking off Pride Month with a pop party for queers of all stripes and their allies! With the entire Bootie Mashup team being various flavors of LGBTQ+ — especially our core crew of bi, pan, and trans — our annual Pride party is always a great excuse to spin all our favorite queertastic and divalicious mashups.

Un Viaje: Pride at the Park
6/7 | Salesforce Park | 425 Mission St, SF | 3 p.m. | Free, All ages

Celebrate and stand with our LGBTQ community on the rooftop garden of TJPA’s Salesforce Park for the third annual Un Viaje: Pride at the Park. This all-ages, interdisciplinary event brings together local queer musicians, drag artists, and dancers. Produced by and featuring Banda Sin Nombre, with performances by Esotérica Tropical, Shane Zaldivar, Mama Dora, La Katia, and Jesse Escalante.
 
Movie Night: Wicked
6/7 | Yerba Buena Gardens | 750 Howard St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free/Donation

Wicked transforms the Gardens into a grassy Emerald City! Enjoy food and drinks from local restaurants and pre-show entertainment featuring the fabulous Nia Politan as Galinda and Snaxx as Elphaba, plus KALW DJ Eryka setting the mood. Bring your blanket, low lawn chairs, and best Oz-themed garb (under your layers of course!). Cheer, hiss and sing along as Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba Thropp and Ariana Grande’s Galinda Upland become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. Hint: It ain’t easy being green.

Sunday 6/8

The Wake Of Jane Diamond A David Lynch Inspired Murder Mystery
6/8 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany | 4 p.m. Doors | $22.97, 21+

The world of David Lynch has always lived on the edge of a fever dream—visceral, vivid, beautiful, and strange. Join us for a wake inspired by that world: a memorial for a fallen star in our small-town community. Come as a Lynch-inspired character—or at least dress like you’re part of the scene. Actors will move through the crowd as walking “clues,” and investigators will be quietly taking notes. The murder is fresh. The truth hasn’t surfaced. Yet. Expect live music, magic moments, and high drama on an early Sunday evening. There will be doughnuts and coffee, light snacks, and heavy tears.

Dolly Church 2025: Flamy Grant & Stud Country
6/8 | St. John’s Presbyterian Church | 25 Lake St, SF | 10 a.m. | Free

Join us for our fourth-annual LGBTQ+ Pride worship service featuring the music of Dolly Parton! This year we’ve got live music from the shame-slaying, singing-songwriting drag queen Flamy Grant and line dancing from Stud Country, the Queer Church of Country Dance. Come on out in your most fabulous Dolly outfit. Grab a wig. Find some rhinestones. And don’t forget those boots for dancing after the service. 

TEDx Palo Alto
6/8 | The Guild Theatre | 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park | 2:30 p.m. | $63.26-$92.23

Join us for an inspiring afternoon at TEDxPaloAlto Salon as we explore The New Renaissance: Redefining Work, Learning, Medicine, Expression, and Purpose. Through solo talks, panels, and engaging discussions, this event examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping human potential—while also highlighting the domains that remain uniquely human. We’ll hear from scientists, technologists, doctors, educators, and musicians sharing their perspectives on this transformative era.

June Community Kitchen – Hawaiian
6/8 | Japanese Cultural & Community Center | 1840 Sutter St, SF | 3 p.m. | $30-$35

A shared evening of cooking and dinner with recipes from the community! We are so excited to announce our popular Hawaiian theme menu is back! Join us in creating these delicious Hawaiian foods on June 8th! Community Kitchen is organized by volunteers to bring members of our community together to learn how to cook Japanese and Japanese American family recipes and to share a multi-generational communal dinner. Adapting our Baachan’s Kitchen program started in 2016, our Community Kitchen is open to all who want to enjoy and share Japanese home-style cooking while connecting with the community.

Monday 6/9

Check, Please! Taste and Sip 2025
6/9 | San Francisco Design Center Galleria | 101 Henry Adams St, SF | 7 p.m. | $99-$149, plus fees

Join host Leslie Sbrocco to celebrate the 20th season of Check, Please! Bay Area. Many of Sbrocco’s favorite wineries and more than 50 restaurants from the show will be featured in this showcase of the Bay Area’s amazing culinary community. And the best part is — you get to sample them all! Check out the full list of participating restaurants, wineries and beverage vendors, and more. Also featuring live entertainment by jazz musician Lidia Rodriguez, featured on KQED Live’s stage.

Malcolm Todd
6/9-6/11 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $148.75+

Malcolm “Todd” Hobert is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He signed to Columbia Records after he went viral on TikTok for his 2023 singles “Art House” and “Roommates”, both of which were included on the mixtape Sweet Boy, released in 2024. He released his first studio album, Malcolm Todd, in 2025. Todd’s music is a blend of indie pop and R&B and has been heavily compared to Steve Lacy.

The Week of 6/10-6/16

Tuesday 6/10

Mae Martin
6/10 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $43.28-$116.05, 21+

MAE MARTIN is an award-winning comedian, producer, actor, podcast host, and singer-songwriter. Mae presently co-hosts the hit comedy podcast Handsome, which was recently acquired by the Headgum podcast network, alongside Tig Notaro and Fortune Feimster. In addition to co-showrunning, starring in, writing, and executive producing the highly anticipated forthcoming Netflix thriller series WAYWARD. 

The Dollop Podcast Live
6/10 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3301 Lyon St, SF | $32.15+

The Dollop is a podcast hosted since April 2014 by American comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds. Each episode centers around an event or person from history selected for its humorousness or peculiarity. Typical episodes feature subjects from American history described by Anthony and commented on by Anthony and Reynolds.

BodyWeight Burn – Powered by LuxFit
6/10 | Ferry Building | One Ferry Marketplace, SF | 5:15 p.m. | Free w/ Regristration

Build strength, boost endurance, and finish your day strong with LuxFit on the South Plaza! Push yourself with dynamic movements that will enhance your fitness and life every Tuesday at 5:15 PM. This 45-minute outdoor workout blends dynamic, full-body movements designed to challenge all fitness levels and leave you feeling stronger, both physically and mentally. Please bring your own mat.

Wednesday 6/11

Evolution of a Snake: The Taylor Swift Podcast Live
6/11 | The Great Star Theater | 636 Jackson St, SF | 8 p.m. | $50.60-$73.25

Welcome to The Sneras Tour: Evolution of a Snake, The Taylor Swift Podcast LIVE! Hosted by Swift historians Zack (Swiftologist) and Madeline (The Lizard Review), EOAS details the life and times of the world’s most famous reptile. As two die-hard, longtime fans, who are unafraid to offer critique with their praise, EOAS takes an analytical lens to the twists and turns of the most eventful pop legacy in history. The Sneras Tour is an interactive walk down memory lane: diving into the minutiae of Taylor Swift’s eras and what they meant to Zack and Madeline. Featuring a live segment of Phone a Snake, where the hosts react to listeners’ unpopular opinions, it’s a night of laughter and nostalgia you won’t soon forget.

Crazy Woke Asians
6/11 | Cobb’s Comedy Club | 915 Columbus Ave, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $25.25-$35.25, 18+

Kiki Yeung is the founder of Crazy Woke Asians, the award winning, nationally touring comedy show featuring the funniest Asian American comedians.

San Francisco miniFEST
6/11 | Above DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 5:45 p.m. | $28.23-$33.23

Bridging The Music is headed to THE BAY for an evening of music, art & community in a festival-style atmosphere! Come support top-notch local and touring acts, visual artists and more.

Thursday 6/12

Adventures in AI
6/12-9/14 | Exploratorium | Pier 15, SF | $22.95+

Leap into the wild new world of artificial intelligence this summer at the Exploratorium. Explore Pier 15 for an all-ages journey into machine vs. human thinking and what the future might hold. Discover how AI works, think like a computer, and paint with your voice. Interact with AI-powered artworks, look inside a video game chip, and play with image generators. Encounter AI at work in real-world science and research, explore its ethics and impacts, and bring your curiosity to live programs for adults and families. With illuminating exhibits, surprising art, and hands-on play, don’t miss this entertaining and thought-provoking exhibition—plus enjoy our 700+ interactive exhibits for all-ages. P.S. If you’re wondering… human photo, AI background.

Chris Hardwick
6/12-6/14 | Punch Line San Francisco | 444 Battery St, SF | 8 p.m. | $30.25-$42.25, 18+

Chris Hardwick is a comedian, actor, TV host, author, musician, writer, producer, and podcaster best known for his work as the host of the Emmy-nominated Talking Dead, the after-show which discusses all things The Walking Dead. His podcast, Id10t, atracts some of the world’s most influential people. Hardwick is also the host and executive producer of NBC’s hit game show series The Wall, featuring everyday people and families competing for life-altering amounts of money. 

Cumbia Y Cultura: a Queer Celebration
6/12 | Crybaby | 1928 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. | $24.38

Queer cumbia artists throw some of the Bay’s best parties — and they’ve built a community through rhythm born from Afro-Indigenous resilience. Get ready for high-energy live music from psychedelic cumbia band Ritmos Tropicosmos and the dynamic, genre-bending ensemble Bululú. The evening kicks off with a conversation with musicians and DJs about the Bay Area’s growing queer cumbia scene. Then we’ll bring the energy up with a gender-inclusive, all-levels dance lesson from In Lak’ech Dance Academy, an LGBTQ+ studio in Oakland. DJ sets from Mare.E.Fresh (Chulita Vinyl Club, Velvet Cloud Radio) and Sizzle Fantastic (Cumbiatón) will keep the dance floor hot ’til late. 

AUTHOR TALK | Black. Fat. Femme.
6/12 | GLBT History Museum | 4127 18th St, SF | 6 p.m. | $10

Join the GLBT Historical Society for an evening with author Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins discussing their new book, Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices in Media and How to Love Yourself, a celebration of queer voices in the media and beyond. With a foreword by Latrice Royale of RuPaul’s Drag Race and HBO’s We’re Here fame, the book delivers an honest look at how Higgins and others who are often overlooked in the world have come to understand their identities, and the important role Black, Fat, Femme predecessors like Andre Leon Talley, Miss Lawrence and Ms. J have played in helping people like us learn what’s possible.

Friday 6/13

Tash Sultana
6/13 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 8 p.m. | $53+

Tash Sultana is an Australian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and music producer, described as a “one-person band”. Sultana plays a large variety of instruments including guitar, keyboard, bass, percussion, beatmaking/sampling, trumpet, saxophone, flute, mandolin, oud, harmonica, panpipes; and arranges it into loop style performances along with percussive and finger tapping style guitar playing. They also have a vocal range stretching five octaves. This is NOT a show you want to miss.

San Francisco Jazz Festival
6/13-6/15 | SFJAZZ | 201 Franklin St, SF | 2 p.m. | $50-$650

This year’s San Francisco Jazz Festival on June 13-15 features 35 concerts over 3 days, including performances by Stanley Clarke, Patrice Rushen, Cimafunk, The Soul Rebels, Charles Lloyd, Lakecia Benjamin, Ambrose Akinmusire, Lisa Fischer, Theo Croker, Kassa Overall, Idris Ackamoor, Salami Rose Joe Louis, and many more! This three-day bash will also include an Outdoor Festival Street Market with rotating DJs, Off The Grid food trucks, Cellarmaker Brewery beer garden, specialty wine vendors, art, a vinyl record swap, and more!

Tiny Desk Contest On the Road 2025
6/13 | Lagunitas Brewery | 1280 North McDowell Blvd, Petaluma | $27.37

NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest is heading back on the road! Join us this summer in Petaluma at Lagunitas Brewing Co., as Tiny Desk travels to 10 cities for a one-of-a-kind concert. New this year, each stop will feature a different surprise Tiny Desk alum headliner, plus the 2025 Contest winner — the Bay Area’s own Ruby Ibarra — along an up-and-coming artist from each region.

Drag Me Downtown 2025
6/13 | Downtown San Francisco | 1 Market St, SF | 4:30 p.m. | Free-$12.51

It’s bigger, it’s bolder, and it’s brighter than ever before! This fierce series of pop-up drag shows will light up a different downtown San Francisco location every Friday throughout the month, with an unforgettable finale – Drag Me to Front St Block Party – taking place on June 27 (separate pre-registration required). Join us for electrifying performances, delicious bites, specialty cocktails, and a healthy dose of wit, grit, and undeniable glamour as we celebrate inclusivity in the heart of the city. 

Desert Hearts Festival Pre-Party
6/13 | Public Works | 161 Erie St, SF | 9:30 p.m. | $31.67-$74.93, 21+

Over the past 10 years, Desert Hearts has found itself at the center of a vibrant cultural movement, fostering intimate experiences of sonic joy and unbounded love across the globe. With their Desert Hearts Spring Festival, City Hearts Festival, Desert Hearts TV, DHR & DHB record labels, worldwide touring events, and stage takeovers, this ragtag crew of dreamers has emerged as a vibe-focused force, radiating a conscious ethos of House, Techno, and Love. Since its inception, Desert Hearts has given rise to a family of tens of thousands, and it’s safe to say the movement isn’t slowing down anytime soon—winning hearts and selling out shows in LA, NYC, SF, Chicago, Houston, Miami, Denver, and internationally in Costa Rica, Tulum, Mexico City, Berlin, Reykjavik, London, Toronto, Montreal, Melbourne, Sydney, Fiji, and more.

Tune-Yards
6/13 | The UC Theatre | 2036 University Ave, Berkeley | 7 p.m. Doors | $41.50

Formed by Merrill Garbus in 2006, Tune-Yards has become a name synonymous with creativity and forward motion. Known for explosive performances, surprising song structures, and danceable rhythms, their music also highlights connections between song and social consciousness. The New York Times praised their debut album, BiRd-BrAiNs, as “a confident do-it-yourselfer’s opening salvo,” and relentless touring established Garbus as a commanding live performer.

Grace Jones
6/13 | Meritage Resort & Spa | 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa | 5:30 p.m. Doors | $116.50+

Grace Jones. Grace f****** Jones. That should be enough, but just in case you need more . . . Grace Jones as singer, actress, author, traveller, artist and revolutionist has been a shape-shifting trouble-making meta-presence in the entertainment universe since her emergence as a model in New York City and Paris in the early 1970s. Relishing the dangerous possibilities of late 1970s New York, her highly provocative often riotous shows in downtown lofts and nightclubs saw her crowned as Disco Queen with attitude and celebrated as an ultimate Gay Icon. Grace became one of the most audacious and unforgettable characters.

Saturday 6/14

Bed By 10PM North America Tour
6/14 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 3 p.m. | $25-$30

Fancy going out for a dance but not keen on sacrificing the next day? We’ve got you covered! Bed By 10 is a chance for ravers over 30 to relive the peak of the 80s, 90s & early 2000s clubbing scene. Dance in the sunshine and enjoy the lively outdoor atmosphere, all while soaking up the amazing vibes!

Patchwork Show Oakland
6/14 | Jack London Square | 472 Water St, Oakland | 11 a.m. | Free

Patchwork Show Oakland draws on the East Bay’s strong artistic community and commitment to support local commerce and features local vendors in a local waterfront setting at Jack London Square. After the show, grab a bite or a drink from any of the dozens of area restaurants or bars.

North Beach Festival 2025
6/14-6/15 | North Beach | Centered around Columbus Ave & Green St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free, All ages

The iconic North Beach Festival returns for its 71st year on Father’s Day weekend. This beloved celebration will once again fill the historic streets of North Beach with an unforgettable mix of sights, sounds, and flavors. Spanning 11 blocks in the heart of San Francisco’s “Little Italy,” the 2025 North Beach Festival invites locals and visitors alike to enjoy a vibrant weekend showcasing over 200 local makers, artists, merchants, and food artisans. With a footprint expanded in 2024 to include two additional blocks along Stockton to Filbert, this year’s event promises even more to explore.

Dirtybird: Back to Baysics
6/14 | Embarcadero Plaza | 1 Market St, SF | 2 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Featuring Sacha Robotti, Mz Worthy, Smalltown DJs, & Deron Delgado, b2b, & Moody Jones.

Shadow Circus Voidville: The Cultural Void
6/14 | Ocean Room SF | 350 Ocean Ave, SF | 8:30 p.m. | $28.52-$49.87

In 2025, only the most sanitized art escapes scrutiny, and Shadow Circus Voidville is a chaotic puppet show full of depraved literal monsters. But in order to avoid having to pay back long-spent funding, this group of degenerates have to pretend to be wholesome and put on a ‘culturally educational show.’ Joined by a talented team of musicians, drag and burlesque performers, can this rag-tag group of creatures fool the public into thinking they’re respectable, or will their true dirtbag nature give the game away? One thing’s for sure – the show will be educational one way or another!

Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu: Aloha ‘Āina
6/14 | Yerba Buena Gardens | 750 Howard St, SF | 2 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Founded in 1985 by Hawaiian dancer and cultural preservationist Patrick Makuakāne, Nā Lei Hulu I Ka Wēkiu celebrates the company’s 40th anniversary with “Aloha ‘Āina.” In conjunction with YBG Festival’s 25th anniversary season the organizations have come together to create an event that honors the natural environment and embraces Bay Area’s Indigenous communities in “aloha ‘āina,” a Hawaiian phrase that translates as love of land.


Sunday 6/15

I Love Tenderloin Week
6/15-6/21 | Tenderloin | Golden Gate Ave between Jones and Hyde St, SF | 12 p.m. | Free, All ages

I Love Tenderloin Week is an annual celebration highlighting the Tenderloin neighborhood’s vibrant culture, history, and community spirit through dozens of locally organized events. Funded by San Francisco’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development and coordinated by neighborhood organizations, ILTW unites residents, businesses, and visitors, fostering community pride and positive engagement. Now in its third year, ILTW continues to grow, reflecting the neighborhood’s resilience, creativity, and unique contributions to the city’s cultural fabric.

Spacehog
6/15 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $30-$35

Spacehog were formed by natives of Leeds, England in the spring of 1994 in New York City. Guitarist Antony Langdon met drummer Jonny Cragg at a cafe in the East Village where Cragg worked killing rats in the basement. The pair agreed to make music and Langdon persuaded his younger brother Royston to move to the States to sing and play bass. The current lineup was finally completed Craggs’ friend Richard Steel who moved to New York to fill out an all-Yorkshire line up. The band quickly generated a following and record company interest with their epic live shows and sharp, irreverent and mesmerizing song craft. 

Dani Offline
6/15 | Cafe du Nord | 2174 Market St, SF | 8 p.m. | $21.57, 21+

Dani Offline is an Oakland-based songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, weaving jazz and R&B sensibilities with an expertise only explained through the masterful musicality of her influences: D’Angelo, Sarah Vaughan, Jill Scott, Hiatus Kaiyote, Minnie Riperton. Intertwining intricate production, poetic lyricism, and her elastic voice, Dani’s music is an invitation to tumble into a dreamscape, each song evocative and realer than the waking world.


Monday 6/16

Petite League
6/16 | Brick & Mortar Music Hall | 1710 Mission St, SF | 8 p.m. | $24.13

Petite League is a rock band created in 2019 by lead singer and songwriter Tealarose Coy. Their music is a mixture of modern indie, surf rock, and acid jazz. They aim to make others feel less alone through their headphones. Since their time at Syracuse University, the band has evolved into its own heavy-bubblegum genre, blending instrumental breaks, sonic shifts, introspective bridges, and a more narrative songwriting style. They live together in a house venue in Syracuse, where they host shows for touring bands, produce live video sessions, and run a screen-printing business.

Cabaret de la Noche: Juneteenth
6/16 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 8 p.m. | $10-$15, 18+

The Dark Siren of San Francisco summons you to bask in the heavenly glory of Black Excellence! From Bay Area Bombshells to International Icons, you won’t want to miss this sizzling showcase of Tease!

Bayside
6/16 & 6/17 | August Hall | 420 Mason St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $42

For the past 25 years, Queens-based Bayside has represented a lifestyle, a counterculture, and a deeply-held commitment to integrity and earnestness. At their core, Bayside is a band that has constantly proven that music is not about gimmicks and ephemeral trends, but a timeless reflection of our life and our times. It is through this authentic expression and creative spirit that the band has amassed a cult-following that lives and breathes everything the band creates.

The Week of 6/17-6/23

Tuesday 6/17

Tiles and Tales: Mahjong, Dumplings and Family Traditions
6/17 | The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $24.38

Join The Mahjong Project for a memorable evening filled with storytelling and all the fun of Mahjong! Whether you’re a Mahjong pro or a curious newbie, you’ll have a chance to dive into the game with a guided session and some hands-on practice. Treat yourself to some tasty dumplings! Come for the stories and snacks, then stay for the game!

Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton
6/17 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 8 p.m. | $118.50+

Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello, Performed by Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton.

Laugh GPT: Comedians Vs. A.I. Comedy Night
6/17 | The Function | 1414 Market St, SF | 7 p.m. & 8:45 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how long our human comedians will be able to hold their ground? At this unique event, our talented professional comedians have bravely enlisted the help of a joke-cracking AI to deliver an unforgettable night of laughter.

Wednesday 6/18

Frameline49 San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival
6/18-6/28 | Various Locations | See schedule | $20+

Founded in 1977, the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival is the longest-running, largest, and most widely recognized LGBTQ+ film exhibition event in the world. As a community event with an annual attendance of 60,000+, the Festival is the most prominent and well-attended LGBTQ+ arts program in the Bay Area. Frameline also presents year-round exhibitions, like members-only sneak previews and events, as well as special screenings featuring directors, actors, and other queer media icons.

Lola Kirke
6/18 | Bottom of the Hill | 1233 17th St, SF | 8 p.m. Doors | $20-$25

Lola Kirke has played many roles as an actress, but as a musician her sights have always been set on Country. “I don’t totally get it either,” laughs the London born New York raised Kirke. “But I’ve always been drawn to dynamic parts for women, and I can’t think of any other genre where we’re glamorous, gritty, drunk, and tender, and all at once.” Roseanne Cash says of Kirke, “Lola is a stunning combination of wildness, beauty, and humor, with a voice that digs inside my head and heart.” After listening to Kirke sing, or catching one of her effervescent live shows, you’ll be hard pressed to disagree.

Valerie June
6/18 | Palace of Fine Arts | 3301 Lyon St, SF | 8 p.m. | $39.50-$65

Known for her distinctive voice and singing style, “[Valerie June’s] every quiver bespeaks emotional honesty” (New Yorker). She combines psychedelic folk, indie rock, country soul, symphonic pop, and blues with her southern roots and northern cosmopolitan charm to create her own sonic universe. Heavily influenced by one-of-a-kind vocalists like Billie Holiday, Karen Dalton, Macy Gray, and Tom Waits, June’s singular voice finds its home amongst these oddly rare vocal entities.

No Face No Case Artist Talk & Closing Reception
6/18 | Heron Arts | 7 Heron St, SF | 6 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP / Donation

Join us for the closing event and artist talk for No Face No Case, a solo exhibition by OG McRibb. No Face No Case critiques our industrialized civilization while examining personal identity by way of large scale paintings depicting stylized machinery, architecture and beastly forms. McRibb’s attention to movement, line work and striking composition is deeply influenced by block-style graffiti, 1920’s Mexican murals, M.C. Escher’s optical illusions, and Renaissance frescoes.

The Kooks
6/18 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $62.10+

The Kooks, whose 2006 debut sold over 2 million copies, have unexpectedly found themselves beloved by a new generation. While their original fans remain, they’ve layered on a fervent Gen Z following, headlining festivals and selling out shows worldwide. Social media has made them a generations’ new favourite band again, introducing their unmistakable Brit-pop joy to fresh ears.

Thursday 6/19

Silversun Pickups
6/19 | The Regency Ballroom | 1300 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $53.82

Silversun Pickups is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles. The band was formed in 2000 and is composed of guitarist and singer Brian Aubert, bassist Nikki Monninger, drummer Christopher Guanlao, and keyboardist Joe Lester. They are critically acclaimed for their infusion of grunge, alternative rock, and indie rock.

Juneteenth Pride: River Moon, BAYLI + More
6/19 | Make-Out Room | 3225 22nd St, SF | 9 p.m. | $20-$39.99, 21+

Two of the Bay’s trendiest QTBIPOC collectives join forces, bringing a full lineup of groundbreaking Black+Queer talent from the US and beyond to Public Works for this special edition of hyperpop-adjacent club night, QUEEN OUT. A portion of the proceeds from this Juneteenth rager will be donated to the Marsha P. Johnson foundation.

Hella Juneteenth Festival
6/19 | Oakland Museum of California | 1000 Oak St, Oakland | 12 p.m. | $10-$95

Oakland’s Black-led summer tradition returns to the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) for its biggest year yet. Hella Juneteenth Festival 2025, presented by Hella Creative, invites the community to gather in celebration of Black freedom, creativity, and legacy—through food, music, art, and collective joy. This year’s celebration features a multi-day schedule filled with intentional, joyful experiences: Two stages of live music across the garden and amphitheater. The return of the Cookout Plate, spotlighting beloved Black chefs and restaurants. Futureproof is a tech-meets-art installation exploring liberation through creativity. A curated selection of Black-owned vendors and community partners. Interactive, family-friendly programming, including lawn games, a Kids’ Zone, and line dancing. Expanded VIP experience with upgraded amenities, curated drink tastings, and exclusive access to the Town Fare Sun Deck, and many more surprises to come.

Winona Fighter
6/19 | Popscene @ Brick & Mortar Music Hall | 1710 Mission St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $27.53

Based in Nashville, Winona Fighter—frontwoman and multi-instrumentalist Coco Kinnon, lead guitarist Dan Fuson and bassist/producer Austin Luther—formed after Coco moved there from Boston, and made a strong impression with their 2022 debut EP, Father Figure. Three of its songs: “Subaru”, “You Look Like A Drunk Phoebe Bridgers”, and “Wlbrn St Tvrn”, were re-recorded for MY APOLOGIES TO THE CHEF, the band’s debut album, but their power and potency is in no way diminished. In fact, the rage and frustration that courses through them, and which also infuses the band’s energetic and compelling live shows, feels even more visceral, pointed and necessary than before, something that carries over into the other songs too. MY APOLOGIES TO THE CHEF is a wonderfully raw and cohesive reflection on life today that bottles the spirited and cathartic energy of the band’s live shows, as well as the angst and anxiety of being alive.

Friday 6/20

Office Kink: A Queer Peep Show
6/20 | San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery | 401 Van Ness Ave, Ste. 126, SF | 8 p.m. | Free

Oakland-based artist Chani Bockwinkel invites you to peer through the gallery wall to witness intimate encounters that blur the line between public and private space. In Office Kink, SFAC’s meeting room transforms into a voyeuristic playground where spectators become complicit actors of queer desire, gazing through a series of peepholes, breaking through the workplace veneer. Performers include Chani Bockwinkel, Gabriel Christian, Aiano Nakagawa, Kochina Rude, and Maria Silk among others.

The Function: Too $hort, Scarface + DJ Quik
6/20 | Fox Theater | 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 7 p.m. Doors | $83.75+

Hip Hop Legends, Too $hort, Scarface, and DJ Quik are coming together to deliver The Function. 1 Stage, 1 Band, 3 icons going song-for-song as they celebrate their friendship and love for music. Don’t miss the stories and music that have shaped hip hop over the last 5 decades. 

Castro Night Market
6/20 | Castro District | 18th & Castro, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

In celebration of Pride Month, the beloved Castro Night Market returns on Friday, June 20, with its biggest, boldest edition yet—featuring iconic headliners, dazzling performances, and an expanded footprint in the heart of the Castro. Taking center stage are legendary drag powerhouses Jorgeous, Kylie Sonique, and Willam, along with a special DJ set by the one and only Lady Bunny. Hosting the evening’s festivities is San Francisco drag royalty Sister Roma, bringing heart, humor, and fierce looks to the mic.

Hot Goth Night: Pride
6/20 | Thee Stork Club | 2330 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | 9 p.m. | $11.34-$16.49, 21+

Join us in celebrating gay month the hot goth way. Featuring very special guest DJ of Batcave SF, VAMPI and resident DJ HGGF spinning darkwave, classic goth & more. Plus leather clad go-gos and a drag and Dom show at 11pm. bring cash to tip the performers!

Summer Solstice Inner Sunset Art Walk
6/20 | HUNT & GATHER | 1148 Irving St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Stroll through the charming, festive streets of the Inner Sunset, immerse yourself in the community atmosphere, and discover a diverse range of local art, music and business. Participating galleries and businesses will offer something to sip and/or special seasonal promotions to take advantage of and enjoy while you shop and connect with neighbors. RSVP to get updates and a link to the Google map of participating businesses.

Circus Bella: Hoopla
6/20-6/21 | Yerba Buena Gardens | 750 Howard St, SF | 12 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP, All ages

Circus Bella, the region’s premiere circus company, returns to Yerba Buena Gardens with a brand-new outdoor show! In the company’s triumphant 16th season, the family favorites feature an array of the brightest circus talents from the Bay Area and beyond, delighting and amazing audiences of all ages with circus artistry at its most exuberant. Exploring human curiosity and sparking the imagination, Circus Bella offers a contemporary twist on the one-ring circus, overflowing with heart, humor and soul. The 60-minute performances, directed by Circus Bella founder Abigail Munn, feature 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 6/21

3rd Annual Bliss Fest
6/21-6/22 | Presidio Theatre | 99 Moraga Ave, SF | 5:30 p.m. | $10-$50, All ages

Join us for the 3rd Annual Bliss Fest, a two-day intimate outdoor weekend music festival featuring a diverse lineup of Bay Area artists with food trucks, arts and crafts, and complimentary beer and wine tastings.

Safada: Pride Junina
6/21 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St, SF | 10 p.m. | $19.51-$43.06

You asked for it and it’s back! Our Pride Party is ready to take over Great Northern, Brazilian Style! Pride Junina returns so get ready to ho-down in your favorite cowboy boots and booty shorts as we transform Great Northern into a traditional Junina party, that means even some delicious Junina Brazilian food! And don’t worry, we’re still playing all of your faves to get your booty shaking and celebrate Pride! It’s time to get a little bit frisky in our kissing booth. In our main room, you’ll get your fix of all the best in Brazilian Hits, American Pop, Pride Classics, Baile Funk and even some Junina hits wiith resident DJs Kevin Karrera and DJ Leandro Morais plus very special guest, DJ Kilahh bringing their spice to the dance floor. And we’re not done yet, after lots of demand, we are bringing back Brazilian sensation, Pietra Parker (NYC), to perform on the Safada stage once again! You won’t want to miss this!

Secondhand Saturdays: Curated Vintage & Makers Market
6/21 | Sunset District | 37th Ave at Ortega to Quintara, SF | 10 a.m. | Free

Join us in celebrating Spring at Secondhand Saturdays with festive seasonal activities, 60 local vendors, delicious fresh food, live music, and a DJ set by Matt Haze! Celebrate Pride month & Father’s Day specials.

Night Of 1,000 Hedwigs -The Music of Hedwig And The Angry Inch
6/21 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 8 p.m. | $15, 21+

Night Of 1,000 Hedwigs -The Music of Hedwig and The Angry Inch – All the glamor and punk rock of Hedwig and The Angry Inch performed by “Hedwigs” Cindy Emch (Secret Emchy Society), Rebecca Coseboom (Becklyin & Her Druthers, Halou), Illana (Lady Starbeast) and, Mya Byrne. The Angry Inch is Joe Shaughnessy – bass, MJ Gurúle – drums, Sara Gambina -keys/vocals and Marco Baroz – guitar/vocals.

The Pride Concert with the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus
6/21 | Curran Theatre | 445 Geary St, SF | 1 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | $36.60-$228.88

Join the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus for our most powerful event of the year: The Pride Concert! This is an electrifying concert that celebrates and uplifts our Trans and Nonbinary communities through the power of music. Featuring songs that champion resilience, identity, and belonging-including works by Grammy-nominated nonbinary songwriter Justin Tranter, who will join us onstage-this performance weaves together anthems of strength, defiance, and joy. From rallying cries for change to heartfelt reflections on authenticity, each piece affirms the beauty of self-expression and the power of standing together. In a time when trans and nonbinary voices are being silenced, this concert is a bold declaration: We see you, we hear you, we sing you.


Sunday 6/22

PRIDE: A Musical Celebration
6/22 | Golden Gate Park Bandshell | 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, SF | 1 p.m. | Free, All ages

Golden Gate Park Band will team up with SF’s own Dusty P. Drag Queen to perform in our annual PRIDE Concert! Among the musical selections will be such anthems and classics as “True Colors,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” ”Over the Rainbow,” and much more! Other selections will include Classical and Broadway favorites long cherished by the LGBTQ community, or written by LGBTQ composers.

People’s March & Rally
6/22 | Corner of Washington & Polk St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

This is an alternate to the corporate takeover of SF Pride. LED by BIPOC queer and Trans activists! Activists and community leaders, Alex U. Inn and Juanita MORE!, have announced details for their sixth annual Pride event, People’s March & Rally – Unite to Fight! While in past years the event was held on Pride Sunday, this year it will take place on Sunday, June 22. The event will begin with a rally at the corner of Polk and Washington Streets in San Francisco, featuring speakers and entertainers, then march down Polk Street – the same route as the first Gay Liberation Protest, which occurred on Saturday, June 27, 1970. The march will end at Civic Center for a celebration of culture and community with DJs, performers, and artists’ booths from 12:30 to 4:00 PM.

D11 3rd Annual 2025 Pride Block Party
6/22 | The Check-In Lounge | 201 Ocean Ave, SF | 2 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Come join us on Otsego Avenue in San Francisco (between Ocean Ave and Onondage Ave) for our annual Pride Block Party! Get ready to celebrate community, diversity, and equality in style. Hosted by Nitrix Oxide, enjoy a show and DJ. This in-person event promises to be a blast, so mark your calendars and invite your friends! Food and beverage available for sale provide by The Check-In Lounge. Let’s make some unforgettable memories together at the 2025 Pride Block Party!

aja monet
6/22 | The Freight | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 7 p.m. | $24-$39

aja monet is a Grammy-nominated Surrealist Blues Poet. Her poems are a work of gravity. They are a fundamental for which all things are attracted, considered upon and enacted towards. Her work moves, constantly, between origin and outcome, allowing them to exist in converse. On her debut album, when the poems do what they do, which was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Spoken Word Poetry Album, we glimpse her indefatigable commitment to speak. Those thematic origins of this album at times center around Black resistance, love and the inexhaustible quest for joy. The songs throughout are insistent and unrelenting, with some reminiscent of jazz club virtuosity and melee while others act as a healing balm in gilead, moving like that of the call to intercessory prayer. aja will be performing with her live band.

Hubba Hubba Revue’s BURLESQUE NATION
6/22 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $15-$35, 18+

June means just one thing at Hubba Hubba Revue: Burlesque Nation! our one-night-only festival of the tops in tease from across the country & beyond! Join us in the main room at DNA Lounge for this spectacular evening of special guests from Las Vegas, Chicago & L.A.!


Monday 6/23

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond
6/23 | The Abbey Tavern | 4100 Geary Blvd, SF | 8 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Looking for a great way to kick off your week? Look no further than Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond! This live stand-up comedy show, held every Monday at the Abbey Tavern, is the perfect way to start your week off with a bang. Featuring a hand-picked rotating cast of top comedians from the Bay Area and beyond, Mirthquake offers a night of non-stop laughter that will leave you feeling uplifted and refreshed. Hosted by the hilarious trio of Ben Kolina (Doug Loves Movies podcast, SF Sketchfest), Andrew Holmgren (VICELAND, SF Weekly best comedian winner), and Jesse Hett (Cobb’s Comedy Club, Punch Line Comedy Club), each show promises to be a unique and unforgettable experience.

Karate
6/23 | Great American Music Hall | 859 O’Farrell St, SF | 8 p.m. | $30-$35

Formed in Boston in 1993 by Geoff Farina, Eamonn Vitt and Gavin McCarthy, Karate added Jeff Goddard on bass in 1995. From punk roots, the band ventured widely, veering into jazz-rock, post-rock and a unique version of slowcore in its progressive indie experimentation. The band re-emerges in Fall 2024 with “Make It Fit”, the band’s first album in 20 years. It doesn’t try to recapture a youthful, DIY-era magic. Instead, it picks up where Karate’s three musicians are today: with a deeper skillset, adult angst cut through with moments of joy, punctuated with searing instrumental performances. Make It Fit is the opposite of a cynical cash-in. It’s daring, requiring a full commitment from band and audience.

Donovan Woods

6/23 | The Chapel | 777 Valencia St, SF | 8 p.m. | $26-$29

Throughout his distinguished career, Donovan Woods has built a devoted following who cling to the acclaimed songwriter’s every word. Never one to mince words, Woods is one of music’s most vulnerable storytellers and on his newest studio album, Donovan takes that a step further. Honest and unflinching, on “Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now”, his seventh studio album, Woods takes a long look inside and isn’t necessarily thrilled with what he sees. For an artist who isn’t afraid to bare his soul, this is as emotionally gritty as he has ever been.

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