💀Grateful Dead Drag, Luchadores, & a Dark Circus

A Bay Curious Adventure: History in Bloom at the Conservatory of Flowers
6/20-6/21 | Conservatory of Flowers | 100 John F Kennedy Dr, SF | 5 p.m. | $40+

Ever wanted to know more about San Francisco’s Conservatory of Flowers? It’s iconic … but what’s its story? Bay Curious made a historically themed immersive experience to bring the past of this beautiful building and all its incredible exhibits to life. Join us for an interactive game that will allow you to explore the history of the Conservatory and the people who created it.

Tuesday 6/9

Carington Swing Quintet
6/9 | Verdi Club | 2424 Mariposa St, SF | 9 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

The Woodchopper’s Ball, San Francisco’s swing hot spot, is a weekly Tuesday night swing dance event held at the historic Verdi Club in San Francisco’s Mission district.

Wednesday 6/10

Belle & Sebastian
6/10 & 6/11 | The Masonic | 1111 California St, SF | 8 p.m. | $75.50

Scotland’s Belle and Sebastian have announced a 2026 tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of their albums Tigermilk and If You’re Feeling Sinister. Featuring two back-to-back nights performing Tigermilk in full on night one and If You're Feeling Sinister in full on night two, along with favorites from across their catalogue each night. 

Built This City: An SF Pride Variety Spectacular
6/10 | The Castro Theatre | 429 Castro St, SF | 7 p.m. Doors | $53.74+

Hosted by the incomparable Peaches Christ and Honey Mahogany, the night features performances honoring the long legacy of queer activism, art, and entertainment that Built This City. Your cue? This call. Let's fill every single seat with the folks who are still building it.

Thursday 6/11

Valencia LIVE!
6/11 | Valencia St | Valencia between 16th & 19th, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Valencia LIVE! is back for a 2026 season! See you in the streets for a FREE, all-ages monthly neighborhood celebration with live music, cocktails to go, restaurants, art, shopping, and tons of fun in the streets.

BERTHA: Grateful Drag
6/11 | The Guild Theatre | 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park | 8 p.m. | $59+

Blending high-octane late 70's / early 80's Dead sound Dead energy with powerhouse female vocals, BERTHA delivers the classic two-set, three-hour Grateful Dead experience. Each show also features local drag or burlesque performers and raises funds for LGBTQ+ organizations, turning every performance into both a celebration and a cause.

Rainbow Riot - Ruckus Pride Extravaganza!
6/11 | The Continental Club | 1658 12th St, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $23.18+

We're going all out with our LGTBQ+ celebration, getting down and dirty with an astounding showcase of the best of the Bay’s incredible queer performance scene! Prepare for an irreverent night of gay surprises and leave your inhibitions at the door!

Friday 6/12

Pussy Cats
6/12-6/14 | Flux Vertical Theatre | 811 University Ave, Suite 105, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $23.18+

Sexy. Feral. Fierce. Pussy Cats is an immersive dance theatre experience inspired by the secret lives of cats.

Sundown Cinema: The Princess Bride
6/12 | Dolores Park | Dolores & 19th, SF | 6:30 p.m. | Free, All ages

Bring your blankets, bring your snacks, and enjoy this this favorite classic tale of love & adventure in the park.

DARK LEATHER: Dark Circus & Dangerous Beauty
6/12 | Fluid510 | 1544 Broadway, Oakland | 8 p.m. | $50+

Dark Leather’s main show brings together the Bay Area’s elite, boundary-pushing performers alongside international sensations for an unforgettable night of high-stakes entertainment. Experience electrifying aerial feats, twisted contortion, dark burlesque, and thrilling sideshow acts that redefine 'edgy' and elevate the variety arts to a visceral new level.

Saturday 6/13

Dirtybird: Back to Baysics
6/13 | Embarcadero Plaza | 1 Market Plaza, SF | 1 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

We’re bringing the party home to the SF Embarcadero for a FREE day party. DJs, sunshine, bay views and that unmistakable Dirtybird energy. No tickets, no excuses. Pull up for the free party of the summer. 

80th Annual Juneteenth
6/13 | Fillmore Heritage Center | 1330 Fillmore St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free w/ RSVP

It's California's largest Juneteenth celebration putting the Fun in the Funk w/Cameo Live, a brand-new Kids Zone, Fashion Show, and more!

Found Company: A Staged Reading Event
6/13 | Eclectic Box SF | 446 Valencia St, SF | 2 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Join us for a one-of-a-kind staged reading theater event! Here’s your chance to connect, learn, and play in a radically inclusive space. Whether you want to participate as an actor or audience member is up to you. This event is a low-pressure environment. Come for the love of art. Leave with found company.

Choral Pride
6/13 | Kanbar Performing Arts | 44 Page St, SF | 7 p.m. | $11.90-$22.46

Our choir, chamber choir and chamber music ensemble will perform music that shines a spotlight on composers and songwriters that embrace the LGBTQ community.

LAFS & SLAMS
6/13 | Mayes Oyster House | 1233 Polk St, SF | 8:30 p.m. | $20, 21+

Comedians got beef with each other, so they lock horns in an epic joke battle roast BUT if they lose, their Luchador fights for them to stay in the running! WHO IS THE FUNNIEST AND WHO IS THE DEADLIEST? YOU DECIDE!

Sunday 6/14

HEAD WEST: PRIDE Marketplace
6/14 | Hayes Valley | Hayes St @ Patricia’s Green, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

HEAD WEST PRIDE is back in Hayes Valley with its popular PRIDE Marketplace of nearly 100 local makers, crafters, artists, designers, vintage merchants, live music, and featuring roller-skating drag performances by Rollin' with The Homos! 

WORLD PUP: Bark at SPARK
6/14 | SPARK Social SF | 601 Mission Blvd N, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

Dress your pup in fútbol flair for costume contests, pup cup races, vendors & Futbol watch party fun!

PRIDE Party + Tie-Dye & Bleach-Dye Workshop
6/14 | Original Pattern Brewery | 292 4th St, Oakland | 12 p.m. | $30 for shirt dyeing

Join us at Original Pattern Brewing for a hands-on tie-dye and bleach-dye workshop celebrating creativity, color, and community.

Monday 6/15

One Night Only, PHANTOM SINGS
6/15 | Marine’s Memorial Theatre | 609 Sutter St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $53.24+

The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation presents a special "One Night Only" benefit cabaret show with the Broadway touring cast of "The Phantom of the Opera." Cast members will present a wonderful evening of exceptional songs completely different from what they do their regular show. This will be an original evening of song, dance and comedy that you will never see again.

Tuesday 6/16

J Boog
6/16 | The UC Theatre | 2036 University Ave, Berkeley | 8 p.m. | $49+

Born and raised on the West Coast and heavily influenced by his Polynesian upbringing, J Boog is a powerhouse of island reggae in recent years.

Wednesday 6/17

Sound, Style, Legacy: Celebrating BIPOC Queer Culture
6/17 | The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 6 p.m. | $30+

Kick-off your Pride festivities with an evening dedicated to uplifting queer voices in music, with a special spotlight on local Black and Brown artists. The night begins with a Vogue and Tone workshop led by founder Sir Joq, followed by grounded in the rich history of ballroom culture, followed by an intimate Q&A exploring the creative journeys and real-world experiences of featured artists, including Drebae, Hugo De La Lune, Sonic, King Isis.

Thursday 6/18

Rooftop Radio: French Electro Pop
6/18 | SFMOMA | 151 3rd St, SF | 5 p.m. | $35+

Kick off summer on our rooftop with a unique musical experience with a Gallic flair, organized in partnership by SFMOMA and Villa Albertine San Francisco/French Consulate, and celebrating the exhibition Matisse’s Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal. Three renowned French and French American DJs will keep the energy going all evening, spinning the best of French Electro Pop.

San Francisco Squares: The Pride Edition w/ Bruce Vilanch
6/18 | Great Star Theater | 636 Jackson St, SF | 7 p.m. | $37.50+

Kick off Pride 2026 with San Francisco Squares: The Pride Edition, a live game show fundraiser bursting with camp, comedy, and queer star power. Hosted by Sister Roma of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, this Pride-powered spin on The Hollywood Squares features legendary Bruce Vilanch in the coveted Center Square.

Friday 6/19

Juneteenth! at the Museum
6/19 | Oakland Museum of California | 1000 Oak St, Oakland | 11 a.m. | $10

OMCA X Black Freedom Fund present Juneteenth! at the Museum—a vibrant, full-day celebration of Black culture, creativity, and community. Guests can expect a dynamic campus filled with live performances and DJ sets from boundary-pushing artists, delicious offerings from standout Bay Area Black chefs and food vendors, and hands-on activities that invite visitors of all ages to move, make, and connect in celebration of Black culture.

PIER39 Soccer Watch Parties
6/19-7/19 | Pier 39 | Pier 39 Embarcadero, SF | 12 p.m. | Free

Enjoy soccer with the sea lions — we’ll be broadcasting select FIFA World Cup 26™ matches on our outdoor screen at the Bay End of PIER 39!

Saturday 6/20

Fête de la Musique: Summer Solstice Fest
6/20 | Donkey & Goat Winery | 1340 Fifth St, Berkeley | 1 p.m. | Free

It's almost the summer solstice, so grab your flower crowns and come celebrate the extra daylight, all the vibes and the music of the East Bay.

70th Annual North Beach Festival
6/20-6/21 | North Beach | Columbus & Green St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

Join us for North Beach Festival 2026 as we celebrate the vibrant and historic North Beach. Peruse the wide array of local, indulge in mouth-watering cuisine from world-renowned North Beach restaurants, enjoy live music from talented Bay Area musicians on three stages, and more!

Ube Fest
6/20 | Cow Palace | 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City | 10 a.m. | $7.50+parking

The Ube Festival Bay Area returns for a full day of culture, flavor, and community — bringing together the best of Filipino food, music, and creativity in one place at the historic Cow Palace Arena & Event Center.

Sunday 6/21

Hubba Hubba Revue Presents: Sgt. Die Wies' CHOCOLATE SUNDAY!
6/21 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 7 p.m. | $15-$40, 18+

Join us in the main room at DNA Lounge as Hubba Hubba Revue celebrates Juneteenth with an all-star evening of Black excellence! See aerialists, pole dancers from Flux Vertical theatre Academy, special guests, & tops in tease!

Monday 6/22

SF Neo-Futurists present: INFINITE PRIDE 2026
6/22 | El Rio | 3158 Mission St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $23.18+

Join your favorite local non-illusory theater troupe, The San Francisco Neo-Futurists, for 60 minutes of queer joy / queer truth / queer weirdness / queer life.

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