The first two Broke-Ass Stuart Dinner Clubs were absolutely fantastic! We’ve brought 150 people out to 27 local restaurants and had so much fun doing it. So, we’re doing it again in ONE WEEK, on Tuesday June 9th. This time in Hayes Valley. Get offline and meet some cool new friends!
Our Giveaways
Buju Banton & Stephen Marley are joining forces to bring the Roots and Rhymes Tour to the Fox Theater - Oakland on Saturday, June 20 with DJ Splackavelli.
You can buy tix here or enter below for a chance to win a pair!
Our Partners’ Events
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.
This Week’s Events 6/2-6/8
Tuesday 6/2
Mia Wilson
6/2 | 4 Star Theater | 2200 Clement St, SF | 8 p.m. | $16
Southern California singer-songwriter Mia Wilson blends piano and guitar-based compositions with lush orchestral arrangements to create a backdrop for her introspective lyrics and captivating mezzo-soprano vocals.
Wednesday 6/3
Billy Eichner with Tony Bravo - Billy on Billy: An Audio Memoir
6/3 | Calvary Presbyterian | 2515 Fillmore St, SF | 7 p.m. | $24
We are honored to welcome Billy Eichner to Calvary Presbyterian for an evening celebrating the release of Billy on Billy: An Audio Memoir. Billy will be joined by San Francisco Chronicle’s Arts & Culture columnist, Tony Bravo.
Thursday 6/4
Downtown First Thursdays w/ Janelle Monáe DJ Set
6/4 | Downtown SF | 2nd St between Market & Howard, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Icon. Actor. Music visionary. Janelle Monáe takes over the decks with a DJ set ready to blast you into Pride Month.
Drag For Your LIFE!
6/4 | Grand Lobby, YBCA | 701 Mission St, SF | 7 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Drag For Your LIFE! is a celebration of drag as art, resistance, and radical imagination. Through glamour, humor, protest, and transformation, these performers embody the living legacy of queer and trans performance—honoring the past while dazzling us toward new futures.
Friday 6/5
North Beach First Friday Artwalk
6/5 | Professor Seagull's Smartshop and Gallery | 1351 Grant Ave, SF | 5 p.m. | Free
Every First Friday, Professor Seagull's brings together great music and local artists focusing on mind-bending imagery inspired by mystic experiences.
The Helltones + Mind The Chord + Lady Starbeast + Jackie Clementine
6/5 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany | 8 p.m. | $15, 21+
Mind the Chord (East Bay power trio. Loud guitars. Big hooks), Lady Starbeast (defying traditional genre & embodying idiosyncrasy with Oakland based dark pop), & Jackie Clementine (fast, rowdy, indie garage rock & punk band based in Martinez)!
Seven Days in June Candlelight Vigil
6/5 | Harvey Milk Plaza | Market, Castro, & 17th St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | Free
A candlelight vigil at Harvey Milk Plaza in the Castro, held on National HIV Long-Term Survivors Day.
Drag Me Downtown | SF Pride Pop-Up Drag Show Series
6/5 | Downtown SF | 101 California Plaza, SF | 4:30 p.m. | Donation
Buckle up, buttercup! Drag Me Downtown, San Francisco's signature pop-up drag show series, returns every Friday for Pride 2026! 4 Shows. 13 Performers. 100% San Francisco.
Saturday 6/6
SF LGBT Center Presents Building the Block: Rainbow Reunion
6/6 | SF LGBT Center | 1800 Market St, SF | 12 p.m. | Free, All ages
SF LGBT Center’s 3rd annual outdoor celebration that brings our beautiful LGBTQ+ community together through drag performances, live music, local small business vendors, food trucks, a free clothes closet, art exhibits, and more!
Festa Italiana
6/6 & 6/7 | North Beach | Stockton & Filbert St, SF | 10 a.m. | Free
A free, family-friendly celebration of Italian food, wine, music, culture—with the Statuto Race on Sunday morning, all in the heart of North Beach.
Union Street Festival
6/6-6/7 | Union St | Union St from Fillmore to Gough St, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
Located in the bustling Cow Hollow neighborhood, the two-day long Union Street Festival brings neighbors, locals and visitors alike to celebrate in the streets of San Francisco’s Marina District.
Sunday 6/7
PAWS for Pinot
6/7 | EPIC Steak | 369 Embarcadero, SF | 12 p.m. | $103.22
EPIC Steak's Annual Festival Benefitting Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Pop-Ups on the Plaza: Juneteenth on the Waterfront
6/7 | Ferry Building Plaza | 1 Ferry Building, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
Celebrate local Black-owned businesses at the 6th annual Juneteenth on the Waterfront. Savor handcrafted foods and drinks from Black entrepreneurs, shop for local crafts at the In The Black pop-up market, and enjoy fun activities for the whole family.
Monday 6/8
Check Please! Taste & Sip 2026
6/8 | San Francisco Design Center Galleria 101 Henry Adams S, SF | 7 p.m. | $109-$159
Join host Leslie Sbrocco to celebrate the 21st 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!
Next Week’s Events 6/9-6/15
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
Arj Barker
6/15 | Punch Line SF | 444 Battery St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $35.25+
Arj Barker is everything smart comedy lovers adore. He starts with simple observations and then takes a clever angle that make other comics mumble, "Why didn't I think of that?" We're not sure how he thinks of these things but we're glad he does.
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