Our Partners’ Events
PINK BLOCK Pride 2026
6/27 | The Great Northern | 119 Utah St, SF | 12 p.m. | $54.49-$116.50, 21+
Polyglamorous & The Great Northern are bringing the heat to PINK BLOCK. This year we are inviting legend and headliner HONEY DIJON! Show up in your hottest pink looks and dance the day away with us!
Caribbean and Tropical Cocktails: Convos and Demos
7/9 | The Commons at KQED | 2601 Mariposa St, SF | 7 p.m. | $55+
Experience a high-proof conversation that deconstructs the intersection of Caribbean and Tiki influences on cocktail culture. Hear from the gold standard of international mixology: Top Chef Alum and restaurateur Nelson German, James Beard winner Andrea Lawson Gray, and Eve Bergeron and Carlos Valdez of Trader Vic’s.
Kumta Family Experience with DJ Shortkut and Coflo
6/27 | DNA Lounge | 375 11th St, SF | 4 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
A variety show where top artists from DJ, street dance, Afro Brazilian Capoeira, indigenous medicine music, spoken word, and circus communities converge in a celebration that is part concert, part ceremony, and all spectacle — all anchored by our 5-piece Kumta Family Band.
This Week’s Events 6/23-6/29
Tuesday 6/23
Runway of Pride at Glide
6/23 | Glide Memorial Church | 330 Ellis St, SF | 6:30 p.m. | $100
Back and bolder, the famed fashion show is more inclusive and more beautifully itself than ever. The night's headliner is Pat Cleveland. 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.
You Should Know Podcast Presents: The YSK HOUSE Tour
6/23 | Palace of Fine Arts Theatre | 3301 Lyon St, SF | 8 p.m. | $39.75+
Step inside The YSK House Tour, where a busy father of two and a wild, carefree bachelor collide. Get a never-before-seen look into both of their lifestyles as they clash, connect, and come together to build the YSK HOUSE.
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
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
Celebrate San Francisco's LGBTQ+ And Soccer Communities All in One Place on Game Day! 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. 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
A Juneteenth Celebration: Let the Music Play!
6/27 | Across from Gilman Playground Park | 1 Bill Walsh Way, SF | 12 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
A free Juneteenth celebration in the Bayview featuring live music, local food trucks, and hands-on art activities for the whole family.
SF Dyke March & Rally
6/27 | Dolores Park | Dolores & 18th 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.
San Francisco Pride Celebration
6/27 | Civic Center Plaza | 335 McAllister St, SF | 12 p.m. | Donation
Civic Center Plaza transforms into an electrified grid of community power. Expect world-class entertainment on the Main Stage, diverse local talent across our community hubs, and returning community favorites that keep the spirit of Pride alive.
Ladies Love Sapphoria
6/27 | 620 Jones | 620 Jones St, SF | 2 p.m. | $23.18+
Celebrate Pride Season with Ladies Love Sapphoria, a sexy, sapphic day party for the Queer Women and their friends.
Afterglow Pride 2026
6/27 | Space 550 | 550 Barneveld Ave, SF | 10 p.m. | $92.55
Join us as we explore varied realms along the cosmic axis — from the Underworld below up to the very top of the Tree of Life!
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
56th Annual SF Pride Parade
6/28 | Downtown SF | Market St to Civic Center, SF | 10:30 a.m. | Free
The San Francisco Pride Parade is one of the largest and most legendary LGBTQ+ celebrations in the world, bringing together hundreds of thousands of marchers, advocates, and spectators.
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.
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.
Next Week’s Events 6/30-7/6
Tuesday 6/30
The Pansies + Wake Naked
6/30 | Ivy Room | 860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany | 7:30 p.m. | $12.92, 21+
With raw vocals, tight rhythms, and sweeping, emotional dynamics, Wake Naked’s sound blends grunge-era tones with modern psychedelia. Known for their electrifying live energy and honest songwriting, expect both edge and heart in every show.
Wednesday 7/1
Karaoke Night
7/1 | Club 1220 | 1220 Pine St, Walnut Creek | 9 p.m. | Free
Come unwind from the day and karaoke. Hosted by Holotta!
Thursday 7/2
Downtown First Thursdays
7/2 | Downtown SF | 2nd St between Market & Howard, SF | 5 p.m. | Free w/ RSVP
Peaches Christ’s Great American Variety Show takes over the DFT main stage, featuring the return of the infamous Hot Dog Eating contest (now in its third year!).
After Dark: Starstruck
7/2 | Exploratorium | Pier 15, SF | 6 p.m. | $22.95, 18+
Explore the wonders of the cosmos through science, belief, and art. Find out what ancient star light can teach us about the Big Bang. Dig deep into how uncertainty informs both astronomy and religion, and uncover the importance of stellar explosions.
Friday 7/3
ELDERBROOK Day Party
7/3 | Gold Bar Distillery Treasure Island | 1 Ave of the Palms, SF | 2 p.m. | $49.44+, 21+
ELDERBROOK headlines the iconic Gold Bar Distillery on Treasure Island for an open air, sunset party.
Dracula - Ballet
7/3-7/12 | Orpheum Theatre | 1192 Market St, SF | 7 p.m. | $59.78+
Driven by masterpieces from Bach, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Liszt, Mussorgsky, Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns and Debussy, this haunting retelling unleashes a collision of desire, torment and immortality.
Saturday 7/4
Summer of 1969, The Soundtrack of a Generation w/ the SF Symphony
7/4 | Shoreline Amphitheatre | 1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View | 7 p.m. | $33+
The San Francisco Symphony and conductor Ted Sperling light up the night at Shoreline Amphitheatre with “Summer of 1969, The Soundtrack of a Generation,” a festive outdoor concert perfect for the Fourth of July. The evening concludes with a grand finale of spectacular fireworks!
ILLUM Block Party 2026 w/ deadmau5 + Nero
7/4 | The Midway | 900 Marin St, SF | 3 p.m. | $67.98
San Francisco’s premier Independence Day weekend music and arts block party, IllUM, returns for a night of euphoric melodies, immersive art, and radiant energy. This year’s lineup features headliner deadmau5, Nero, Cristoph b2b Rebūke and Maneki on the outdoor block party stage and a Bad Apple takeover on the indoor RiDE stage.
Sunday 7/5
HEAD WEST Marketplace
7/5 | Ferry Building | 1 Ferry Building, SF | 11 a.m. | Free
Shop small from Local Makers, Crafters, Artists, Designers & Vintage Merchants! Live performance from Rollin’ with the Homos. Eat & drink from all your local fave eateries, bakeries, & more!
Monday 7/6
Dark Alleys: Darkwave Bowling
7/6 | Mission Bowling Club | 3176 17th St, SF | 6 p.m. | $12, 21+
DJs Tom Axe, Zlaya, Cole Grey & friends play all your favorite dark alt jams of the past & present while you enjoy an evening of free bowling with your Ghoulfriends!
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