💜Ube Fest, Dad-Rock Battle, & Solstice Celebrations

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!

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

2026 San Francisco Juneteenth Parade
6/19 | Market St | Market St to Embarcadero Plaza, SF | 11 a.m. | Free

San Francisco is a world-class city and a premier global destination for Juneteenth festivities, including the main event: a flagship parade in the heart of the City that engages, inspires, and highlights unifying Black vibrancy.

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

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.

Not Your Mother’s Garden Party
6/20 | Ploughshares Nursery | 2701 Main St, Alameda | 11 a.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Join us for an afternoon of local vendors, live music, treats, crafts, gardening inspiration, and community connection — all set within our flourishing nursery and garden spaces.

Solarpunk Solstice - Gathering Light
6/20 | Union Machine Works | 534 2nd St, Oakland | 3 p.m. | $45+

Join us at our second annual Solarpunk Solstice as we imagine the most wildly beautiful futures for our planet and all our people. A future in which oppressive systems have been replaced by those that restore, where regeneration is living practice, and where every person is free to show up whole and be seen.

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!

Pussy Cats
6/20 & 6/21 | 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.

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

Battle of the Dad-Rock Bands
6/21 | Make Out Room | 3225 22nd St, SF | 7:30 p.m. | $10

Battle of the Dad-Rock Bands featuring Thunderbleed aka Blind Vengeance, & Neon Anyway. Cold beer, hot dads, dad jokes, & prizes!

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.

Tuesday 6/23

Runway of Pride at Glide
6/23 | Glide Memorial Church | 330 Ellis St, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $100

Runway of Pride at Glide returns for its second year. Back and bolder, the famed fashion show is more inclusive and more beautifully itself than ever. The night's headliner is Pat Cleveland, one of the first Black supermodels and a pioneering voice for representation and inclusivity on the runway, walking in a custom gown by couturier Naeem Khan. Alongside her, an extraordinary lineup of models will strut their stuff, including community members, local legends, and some of the elected officials who show up for us every day.

Wednesday 6/24

Pride at the Pulpit: A Queer Cabaret
6/24 | Saint Joseph’s Art Society | 1401 Howard St, SF | 7 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Our annual Pride celebration as a part of our signature performance art series Drag Me to Saint Joe’s, Pride at the Pulpit is a queer cabaret where drag reigns supreme and the dance floor becomes your altar. Expect a variety show celebrating the sanctity of queer joy, including burlesque, live singing, sexy juggling and queer stand-up comedy!

Thursday 6/25

Official SF Pride Block Party & Pride House Game Day Watch Party
6/25 | Jessie Square | Jessie Square & Yerba Buena Ln, SF | 3 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Your Pride Pre-Game Starts Here! Celebrate San Francisco's LGBTQ+ And Soccer Communities All In One Place On Game Day! It’s soccer with a side of sass and a big screen. Kick off pride weekend with Drag Performances, DJs, Soccer Trivia & Prizes, and more.

SOMA Nights - PRIDE Edition
6/25 | SOMA | 1145 Folsom St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP

SOMA Nights is back for PRIDE Month and this time we've got a line up that is sure to bring the house down. Featuring Jacki, My My, Cali Rose, & Mr. S Leather. Join us prior to Pride Weekend!

Friday 6/26

San Francisco Trans March
6/26 | Dolores Park | Dolores & 19th St, SF | 5 p.m. | Free

Join us for the 2026 Annual Trans March in San Francisco! Together, We Can Make a Difference!

FoodieLand Food Festival
6/26-6/28 | Santa Clara County Fairgrounds | 344 Tully Rd, San Jose | 3 p.m. Friday | $12

FoodieLand is the nation's LARGEST FOOD FESTIVAL, uniting local talent, small businesses, and global flavors in one vibrant experience. More than just a festival, FoodieLand is a gathering place where people come together to celebrate community through food, culture, and unforgettable moments.

San Francisco Opera 2026 Pride Concert
6/26 | War Memorial Opera House | 301 Van Ness Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $30+

The San Francisco Opera Orchestra and featured artists will perform a high-energy concert featuring music by Michael Tilson Thomas, Gounod, Giordano, Offenbach, Terence Blanchard, Michael Abels, Stephen Schwartz, K.D. Lang, Brandi Carlile, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder, and more! 

Saturday 6/27

SF Dyke March & Rally
6/27 | Dolores Park | Dolores & 19th St, SF | 9 a.m. | Free

Join us for the Dyke March Rally in Dolores Park, followed by the SF Dyke March stepping off at 5:00 PM from the corner of 18th and Dolores Streets.

PINK BLOCK Pride
6/27 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St, SF | 12 p.m. | $54.49+

Polyglamorous & The Great Northern are bringing the heat to PINK BLOCK! Show up in your hottest pink looks and dance the day away with us! This year we are inviting legend and headliner HONEY DIJON!

Daniela Andrade
6/27 | Bimbo’s 365 Club | 1025 Columbus Ave, SF | 8 p.m. | $35.54

Daniela Andrade is a Honduran–Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer whose work blends intimate vocals, bilingual songwriting and lush yet unexpected production into an inimitable world.

Bay Pride Amplified!
6/27 | The Independent | 628 Divisadero St, SF | 8 p.m. | $31.55

This celebration of queer independent music is an all ages show featuring electrifying sets from Evann McIntosh, Hugo de la Lune, Mommy Mommy & Love Spiral joined by special performances from Bay Area drag artists Kochina Rude, Obsidienne Obsurd, Papi Payaso & Dionysus Immortal. You won’t want to miss it!

Sunday 6/28

Pride at The Freight curated by Vicki Randle
6/28 | The Freight | 2020 Addison St, Berkeley | 7 p.m. | $39

The Freight’s Annual Pride show is a new tradition officially launched in 2025, curated by Vicki Randle and backed by her band Skip The Needle. This concert celebrates women and nonbinary musicians from a wide array of genres and backgrounds. Vicki’s radically genre-inclusive vision makes for an electrifying set featuring historically significant artists right alongside emerging artists.

Monday 6/29

Thrive City Soccer Viewings
6/29-7/19 | Thrive City | 1725 3rd St, SF | 10 a.m. | Free w/ RSVP

Soccer fans! Cheer on your favorite team while we broadcast the games on our large plaza board! Lawn chairs will be available to guests on a first-come, first-served basis.

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