Here we go! The last week of June is full-on LGBTQetc. Pride. It's time to stand out, be out, and go out to arts and nightlife events all over the Bay Area.
(Click here for listings of LGBTQ movies, TV series, podcasts and community organizations.)
DANCE, OPERA, THEATER
...And Two You @ Joe Goode Annex
Tim Rubel Human Shakes performs duets and other dances about the politics of intimacy. $25-$45. June 29-July 1. 401 Alabama St. https://www.humanshakes.com/
Atomic Comic @ Z Space
Sara Toby Moore's autobiographical 'human cartoon fantasia' show, featuring a host of comic actors, and video guest star Sharon Gless. $20-$55. June 30-July 8. 450 Florida St. http://www.zspace.org/atomic-comic
Brava Theatre Center
Plays, dance, comedy and music concerts by BIPOC women at Brava Cabaret (2773 24th St.) and Theater (2781 24th St.) https://www.brava.org
A Chorus Line @ SF Playhouse
New local production of the classic musical about dancers auditioning for a Broadway musical (Music by Marvin Hamlisch, Lyrics by Edward Kleban, Book by James Kirkwood, Jr. and Nicholas Dante; Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett). $15-$100. June 22-Sept 9. 450 Post St. https://www.sfplayhouse.org
Circus Bella @ Bay Area Locations
'Bananas!,' the local circus' 14th season, performed at multiple outdoor venues in SF, Oakland, Richmond and Reno; free, thru July 16. https://www.circusbella.org
Dear San Francisco @ Club Fugazi
The 'high-flying love story' weaves local history with acrobatic theatrics and live music by The 7 Fingers company, now with new cast members, and a full food and beverage menu, celebrated its one-year residency; extended thru Dec. 31. $35-$99. 678 Green St. https://www.clubfugazisf.com/
Dohee Lee @ YBCA Forum
'MU—Connector/When the land stands alone,' a multi-part ritual theater experience, by the Korean shamanistic performance artist, explores ancestral traditions through dance, singing, drumming, and storytelling. $20-$40. June 23 & 24, 7pm. 701 Mission St. https://ybca.org/event/dohee-lee-mu-connector/
Frameline47
The 47th annual San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival will host 47 screenings at the Castro Theatre, June 14-24, including streaming encores June 24-July 2. Screenings will also occur at The Roxie, Balboa, 4-Star, and Vogue Theaters as well as Oakland's New Parkway Theater. (Read our first and second of three articles.)
How We Spend Our Days @ CounterPulse
Klanghaus' performance work about the clash of futuristic technology and ancient rites. $15 and up. June 290Jul80 Turk St.
Hurricane Diane @ Aurora Theatre Company, Berkeley
Madeleine George's play about a gardener whose life is upended by an angry god Dionysus in the form of a butch lesbian. $20-$70; thru July 13. (Pride Night June 30 with a pre-show reception and post-show discussion). 2081 Addison St. https://auroratheatre.org/hurricanediane
In the Evening by the Moonlight @ Young Performers Theatre
Traci Tolmaire and Margo Hall's stage play set in the home of Lorraine Hansbury, who debates art and life struggles with James Baldwin and Nina Simone. $15-$50; thru July 2. Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd. https://www.lhtsf.org/
In the Heights @ Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek
Center Repertory Company's production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's rousing musical set in New "York City's Washington Heights. $45-$70; thru June 24. 1601 Civic Drive. https://www.lesherartscenter.org/
Into the Woods @ Curran Theater
Touring company of the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's touching musical that gives fairy tales a contemporary edge. $70-$300. June 20-25. 445 Geary St. https://sfcurran.com/shows/into-the-woods/ (Read our interview with director Lear deBessonet.)
Let the Right One In @ Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Tony Award winners Jack Thorne and John Tiffany and Obie Award winner Steven Hoggett stage adaptation of the supernatural thriller that's part brutal vampire myth and part coming-of-age romance. $30-$104; thru June 25. Roda Theatre, 2015 Addison Ave. https://www.berkeleyrep.org
Lovett or Leave It @ Palace of Fine Arts Theater
Gay comic and former Barack Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett brings his live talk show with special guests to town. $49-$69. June 22 & 23, 8pm. 3301 Lyon St. https://crooked.com/events/
National Queer Arts Festival
Multiple venues host performance, dance, theatre and art installations as part of the 26th anniversary season. free-$50; thru July 2. https://queerculturalcenter.org/national-queer-arts-festival/
Out of Character @ Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Tony-winning actor Ari'el Stachel's solo show about the struggles of growing up an Israeli American of Yemeni Jewish descent. $24-$89. June 23-July 30. Peet's Theatre, 2025 Addison Ave. https://www.berkeleyrep.org
Richelieu @ Theatre Rhinoceros
John Fisher performs his new solo play about Cardinal Richelieu's ambitious plans and plots in 1620. Free. June 24, 8pm. 4229 18th St. and online. https://www.therhino.org/
The Road to Mecca @ Z Space
Weathervane Productions presents a return of the award-winning production of Athol Fugard's South Africa-set drama. $25; thru June 30, 470 Florida St. http://www.zspace.org/mecca
San Francisco Opera @ War Memorial Opera House
'El último sueño de Frida y Diego (The Last Dream of Frida and Diego),' Pride Night at the Opera; June 22 pre-show 5:30pm-7pm and during Intermission (visit the courtyard next to the Opera House and bring ofrendas (photos, letters, mementos, etc.) to honor LGBTQ+ ancestors at the community altar built, and enjoy performances by Mexican LGBTQ+ folklore dance group Ensamble Folclórico Colibrí and Mexican food, all under $10, catered by Global Gourmet). Also, Puccini's classic 'Madame Butterfly,' thru July 1. Richard Strauss and Hugo von Hofmannsthal's fairy-tale opera 'Die Frau ohne Schatten' ('The Woman Without a Shadow'). $26-$64; thru June 28. 301 Van Ness Ave. https://www.sfopera.com/
The Secret Garden @ Children's Creativity Center
Circus Center's acrobatic adaptation of the popular children's book. $20-$40.; every weekend through July 9, 11am & 2pm. 221 4th St. www.circuscenter.org (Read our interview with Acrobatic Designer Evan Tomlinson Weintraub.)
SFDanceworks @ ODC Theater
The company's sixth season features world and regional premieres by Alexander Anderson, Bryan Arias, Laura O'Malley and Pam Tanowitz, as well as excerpts of José Limón's 1939 masterwork 'Danzas Mexicanas.' $30-$60. June 29-July 2. 3153 17th St. https://www.sfdanceworks.org/
Solo Shows @ The Marsh
New and return engagements with acclaimed local storyteller/performers. Marga Gomez' 'Swimming With Lesbians,' about a lesbian cruise ship director's misadventures at sea; thru June 25, 5pm Sundays ($15-$100). 1062 Valencia St. Don Reed's 'The never Too Late Show,' Sat 8pm, Sun 5pm, thru July 30. Also, at 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley; Josh Kornbluth's 'Citizen Brain' thru July 29. ($10-$35). www.themarsh.org
Something Rotten! @ GK Hardt Theater, Santa Rosa
6th Street Playhouse's production of the Shakespearian-set musical comedy with multiple musical theater references. $28-$43; thru June 25. 52 West 6th St. https://6thstreetplayhouse.com
Steel Magnolias @ Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's production of Robert Harling's popular comic drama about a tight-knit group of Southern women flock to Truvy's beauty parlor, where its occupants dish gossip, do hair, and provide strength and support through life's joys and tragedies. $30-$62; thru July 2. 500 Castro St. https://theatreworks.org/
Sunday in the Park With George @ Bus Barn Theatre, Los Altos
Los Altos Stage Company's production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical inspired by the life of pointillist painter George Seurat, his fictional grandson, and the art of making art. $20-$32; thru June 25. 97 Hillview Ave. https://losaltosstage.org/
The Wizard of Oz @ Toni Rembe Theater
American Conservatory Theatre presents the musical adaptation, directed and choreographed by Sam Pinkleton, of L.Frank Baum's classic tale of Dorothy and Toto's trip to a magical world, with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg. $25-$110; thru June 25. 415 Geary St. https://www.act-sf.org/ (Read our interview with Director-Choreographer Sam Pinkleton>.)
LITERARY, LECTURES, SPECIAL EVENTS
Dyke March @ Dolores & 18th Sts
Celebrate lesbian visibility with a fun and exciting march through the Mission. Free, June 24, 5pm. Dolores & 18 Sts. www.thedykemarch.org
Events @ The Green Arcade
Bookstore presents author readings often with California and social justice themes. 1680 Market St. https://thegreenarcade.com/
LGBT Events @ Fabulosa Books
Author readings, in-store and online monthly (4th Saturdays) book club group discussion of literary works, 8:30pm-10pm. June 28, 7pm: Juno Dawson, author of 'You Need to Chill' and 'This Book is Gay.' June 29, 7pm: poet Wyatt Welch author of 'Capitalism Calls Poetry Lazy.' June 30, 7pm: Jason Yamas, author of 'Tweaker World.' 489 Castro St. https://www.fabulosabooks.com/
Manny's
Cafe and event space hosts engaging talks with prominent authors, activists and politicians. 3092 16th St. https://welcometomannys.com/
Oakland Black Pride
East Bay events include a Black Queer Expo, a Masqueerade party, a picnic, kickball tournament, pub crawl and more. June 28-July 2. https://linktr.ee/OaklandBlackPride
People's March & Rally @ Polk District
Alex U. Inn and Juanita MORE!'s 4th annual 'alternative' march for Pride; June 25, 11am, Polk & Washington Streets, moving to the Fern Alley Music Festival with multiple DJs, speakers and live acts, vendors, food and drinks. www.juanitamore.com
Queer & Well @ SF LGBT Center
The Center's wellness program celebrates its first year with new informative workshops and clinics. 1800 Market St. https://www.sfcenter.org/
Queer Words
Listen to online literary chats hosted by author Wayne Goodman, with guests Kelliane Parker, Brian Broome, Michael Nava, Vi Khi Nao, Anne Shade, Brontez Purnell, Christopher Castellani, the late Leslie Cohen and many others. https://queerwords.org/
SF Public Library
Online and in-person author events at The Hormel Center; special Pride events thru June include readings, film screenings (in Koret Auditorium), workshops and more (see list). June 29, 6pm: 'Remembring Club Q,' a film screening and panel discussion(Koret Auditorium). Exhibits: 'I Still Love You: Queerness, Ancestors and the Places that Made Us,' a unique, intimate and community-based exhibit co-curated by local queer women of color artists Tina Bartolome and Natalia M. Vigil; thru June 29. Also, check out books and DVDs, see various book-themed exhibits. 100 Larkin St. www.sfpl.org
San Francisco Pride @ Civic Center
53rd annual large-scale parade and two-day celebration; main stage and side stages of performers and DJed music June 24 (Princess Nokia, Shaun Ross, ock M. Sakura and more) & 25 (Hayley Kiyoko, Vincint, Kelechi and more). Parade June 25, 11am-4pm from Embarcadero west up Market to Civic Center. Donations at gates. www.sfpride.org
Sha'ar Zahav Pride Events
Celebration of transgender, nonbinary and genderqueer Jews and friends. Wednesdays in June. 290 Dolores St. https://shaarzahav.org/
Trans March @ Dolores Park
Join the trans community and allies for a rousing march through iconic San Francisco neighborhoods. Celebrate visibility; followed by a rally at the march's end and an after party at El Rio. Free, June 23, 6pm, Dolores Park. https://www.transmarch.org/volunteer/
MUSIC
Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center
International music and dance concerts at the East Bay venue celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special schedule of concerts. 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. https://www.ashkenaz.com/
Cal Performances @ UC Berkeley
Music and dance concerts and more. Zellerbach Hall, Bancroft Way at Dana St., Berkeley. calperformances.org
Feinstein's at the Nikko
The upscale nightclub presents cabaret concerts. June 22 & 23, 8pm and June 24, 7pm & 10pm: Sandra Bernhard ($125-$135). June 30-July 1, 8pm: Grammy-winning singer Jenn Colella ($65). Hotel Nikko, 222 Mason St. https://www.feinsteinssf.com/
Freight & Salvage
Music venue presents folk, rock, blues musicians and more. 2020 Addison St, Berkeley. https://thefreight.org/
Great American Music Hall
Enjoy live music at the classic venue. 859 O'Farrell St. https://gamh.com/
International Pride Orchestra @ SF Conservatory of Music
Debut performance of the world's first international LGBTQ orchestra, performing works by Offenbach, Puccini, Bernstein, Tchaikovsky and a commission by Jimmy Lopez Bellido, with soprano Brianna Sinclairé and host Peaches Christ. $25. June 22, 7:30pm. 50 Oak St. https://www.internationalprideorchestra.org
The Lost Church
Intimate music and theater venue presents local and touring performers in a variety of styles. 988 Columbus Ave. https://thelostchurch.org/
Noe Music
In-person and online concerts in many genres; classical, folk, early music. May 14, 4pm, a concert of women singer-songwriters and the San Francisco Girls Chorus. 1021 Sanchez St. https://www.noemusic.org/
Noontime Concerts @ Old Saint Mary's Cathedral
Enjoy concerts in a variety of genres, Tuesdays at 12:30pm. 660 California St. www.noontimeconcerts.org (Read our interview with pianist and artistic advisor Dr. Carl Blake.)
Old First Concerts
Enjoy in-person, live-streamed and archived music concerts of classic and contemporary music. 1751 Sacramento St. https://www.oldfirstconcerts.org
Queer Vibes @ SF Center
LGBT musicians perform a variety of genres. www.eventbrite.com
San Francisco Performances @ Herbst Theatre
Chamber music, classical, vocal concerts and recitals. 401 Van Ness Ave. http://sfperformances.org/
San Francisco Symphony @ Davies Symphony Hall
In-person and online concerts. 201 Van Ness Ave. http://www.sfsymphony.org/
SF Jazz
The acclaimed venue presents their concert series. 201 Franklin St. https://www.sfjazz.org
SF Live Arts @ Cyprian's
Concerts by acclaimed musicians in a variety of genres. 2097 Turk St. https://sflivearts.org/
Stern Grove Festival
Free summer concert series returns thru Aug. 20. June 25: Indigo Girls. Rhoda Goldman Concert Meadow, 19th Ave. at Sloat Blvd. https://www.sterngrove.org/
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
Intimate restaurant, nightclub and music venue presents all kinds of music, in the historical Masonic Lodge. 9 Corte Madera Ave. https://sweetwatermusichall.com/
Yoshi's
The elegant nightclub-restaurant features jazz and R&B musicians. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. https://yoshis.com
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
111 Minna Gallery
Downtown gallery exhibits vibrant contemporary artworks. New: The Bay Area 5 group exhibit. 111 Minna St. 111minnagallery.com
2358 MRKT
'Visible,' a group exhibit of 40+ LGBTQ artists' works, featuring paintings by Joseph Abbati; thru June 25. 2358 Market St. https://www.2358mrkt.com/
Acion Latina
Community organization sponsors events, and hosts exhibits in its gallery. 2958 24th St. https://accionlatina.org/en/
African American Art & Culture Complex
Exhibits include 'Entrapment to Entertainments: a Celebration of Blacks in the American Circus,' curated by Uncle Junior Project founder Veronica Blair; thru June 30; 'Kemba Village' thru June 30, and 'Closer: 6 Feet Apart.' 762 Fulton St. https://aaacc.org/
Angelic/Trimble Gallery
John Roloff's 'Sentient Terrains' thru July 1. 1275 Minnesota St. https://www.anglimtrimble.com/
Arion Press Gallery
Print and design art exhibits. 1802 Hayes St., The Presidio. https://gershoni.com/culture/dyslexic-dictionary
ArtHaus
Gallerists James Bacchi and Annette Schutz showcase multiple visual artists. 228 Townsend St. http://www.arthaus-sf.com/main-gallery/
Art With Elders: The Power of Creativity and Community @ City Hall Gallery
SFAC Galleries partners with Art With Elders for a group exhibition of works by diverse senior artists; thru Aug. 25. Ground Floor and North Light Court, 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place. https://sfartscommission.org/
Asian Art Museum
'Beyond Bollywood: 2000 Years of Dance in Art,' a multimedia showcase of dance, bringing a wide array of sculpture, painting, textiles, jewelry, photographs, and more, thru July 10. Also, 'Into View: Bernice Bing,' 20 works by the contemporary artist, thru June 26. (Read our feature article.) 'Resilient Traditions: Korean American Stories Told Through Paper,' Fri-Mon 10am-5pm. Thu. 1pm-8pm. 200 Larkin St. asianart.org
Berkeley Art Center
Diverse arts exhibits. 1275 Walnut St., Berkeley. https://www.berkeleyartcenter.org
Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive
'What Has Been and What Could Be: The BAMPFA Collection,' thru June 9, 2024. 'Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archaeology of Memory.' 'Quilts, Blankets, and Tapestry: Contemporary Art and Textiles.' 2155 Center St., Berkeley. www.bampfa.org
Blake Cedric @ Biona Vada Barbershop
Exhibit of the local gay artist's vibrant wild artworks. 483 Guerrero St. https://www.instagram.com/cedricsofhollywood/
Bob Mizer Foundation
'So It Begins... Bob Mizer Early Work, 1945-1955,' The first exhibit to open in The Bob Mizer Foundation's new downtown headquarters, with many of his unusual and pre-physique-era works; thru July 15. 920 Larkin St. https://www.bobmizer.org
Bravo: Celebrating San Francisco Opera, Its Italian Roots and Legacy @ Museo Italo Americano
exhibit about San Francisco Opera's first century and the early history of the Italian community's impact on the art form; in partnership with San Francisco Opera and Museum of Performance + Design, with performances through the run; Tuesdays through Fridays 12pm—4pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10am—4pm thru Oct. 22. Fort Mason Center, 2 Marina Blvd. https://museoitaloamericano.org/
California Academy of Sciences
The fascinating science museum includes live creatures (aquarium, terrarium) and educational exhibits. New: 'The World's Largest Dinosaurs,' an exhibit about sauropods Mamenchisaurus and Argentinosaurus. Also; 'Venom: Fangs, Stingers, and Spines,' all about venomous creatures. 'Wander Woods,' an outdoor kids and families play space, 'Living Worlds,' a planetarium show. A new Nightlife panel series, 'Says Who?' explores the power and privilege of the storyteller in the world of science and beyond, and aims to uplift voices that have been systematically excluded from shaping science discoveries; June 29. Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm. Sun 11am-5pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. https://www.calacademy.org/
California institute of Integral Studies
Art and culture center hosts classes, workshops, exhibits. 1453 Mission St. http://www.artsatciis.org/
Cartoon Art Museum
'Thor and Loki: Midgard Family Mayhem,' an exhibition of original artwork from the forthcoming book by Jeffrey Brown, thru Aug. 27. 'An Edward Gorey Menagerie,' thru July 9. Meggie Ramm's art ('BatCat'), part of the Emerging Artist Showcase thru Aug. 6. Ongoing: 'The Batman Armory.' Open daily (except Wed.) 11am-5pm. 781 Beach St. www.cartoonart.org
Catharine Clark Gallery
Contemporary art exhibits. Deborah Oropallo and Michael Goldin's American Gothic' thru July 15. 248 Utah St. https://cclarkgallery.com/
Chabot Space & Science Center
Programs include live science programs each Wed., 10:30am, virtual telescope viewings each Sat. 9pm. Free/$15. 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland. chabotspace.org
Chinese Cultural Center
Exhibition of new work by Bay Area-based contemporary ceramic artist Cathy Lu. 750 Kearny St. https://www.cccsf.us/
Chosen Familias: Familias Por Elección @ Consulado General de México
GLBT Historical Society and the Consulate present a new version of the GLBTHS's 2019 exhibit about LGBTQ Mexican communities. 532 Folsom St. RSVP: [email protected] https://www.glbthistory.org
Colin Hurley @ 2727, Berkeley
'Rupurrr's Cat Drag Queen Art Show,' the artist's exhibit of cat portraits in drag. 2727 California St. https://www.2727.today/ http://colinhurley.weebly.com/
Conservatory of Flowers
Beautiful indoor and outdoor floral exhibits in the classic arboretum; special events and parties, too. 100 JFK Drive, Golden Gate Park. Free/$12. www.conservatoryofflowers.org
Contemporary Jewish Museum
Mika Rottenberg's 'Spaghetti Blockchain,' thru Oct 22. Also, 'Gillian Laub: Family Matters,' an exhibit of her family portraits. 'Cara Levine: To Survive I Need You to Survive,' thru July 30. 'L'chaim: Celebrating Our Building at 15,' thru June 9, 2024. Free/$16. 736 Mission St. thecjm.org
Crocker Art Museum, Sacramento
'Breaking the Rules: Paul Wonner and Theophilus Brown,' an exhibit of the two gay artists' works; thru Aug. 27. 216 O St. https://www.crockerart.org/ (Read our feature article.)
David Ireland House
Home converted into an intimate gallery of unusual art projects by the later artist and designer; also, Ann Hamilton's 'here, there, then, now,' a mixed media homage to Ireland's work. 500 Capp St. https://500cappstreet.org/ (Read our article.)
de Young Museum
'Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence,' an exhibit of stunning paintings and sculptures; thru Oct. 15. (Read our feature.) Also, 'Ansel Adams in Out Time,' an exhibit of the renowned landscape photographer's prints, paired with 23 other environmental artists, thru July 23. 'Lhola Amira: Facing the Future,' collections of American, African, Oceanic, costume arts, sculpture and more. Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:15pm. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive. deyoung.famsf.org
Exploratorium
¡Plantásticas! Our Lives With Plants' thru Sept. 10. 'The Great Animal Orchestra,' thru Oct. 15. Also, talks and demos with a science theme, including comet-cam and more; weekly After Dark nighttime parties (6pm-10pm) have returned. Pier 15. www.exploratorium.edu
Fleur de Villes @ SF Mint
Exhibit of elegant floral displays with a Pride theme, with floral mannequins inspired by San Francisco's LGBTQ icons and trailblazers, including drag legend Heklina, activist Harvey Milk and "Queen of Disco" Sylvester . $17-$37; thru July 4. 88 5th St. https://www.fleursdevilles.com/
Foreign Lens
Candid City street photography collective's debut group exhibit. 513 Green St. https://www.candidcityspc.com/
Fraenkel Gallery
Martine Gutierrez' 'Anti-Icon: Apokalypsis,' the artist's series of iconic photo self-portraits; thru July 15. 49 Geary St. https://fraenkelgallery.com
Gallery 16
Solo exhibitions of works by Zuzana Licko and the late gay designer/painter Rex Ray; thru July 22. Curator tour June 24, 1pm-3pm. 501 3rd St. https://gallery16.com/
Gallery Wendi Norris
Contemporary artists' works. 436 Jackson St. https://www.gallerywendinorris.com
GLBT History Museum
'Doris Fish: Ego as Artform,' an exhibit of archival material documenting the illustrious Australian/San Franciscan drag artist; curated by Bob Davis. Also: 'Matchmaking in the Archive: 19 Conversations with the Dead and 3 Encounters with Ghosts,' a companion exhibit to E.G. Crichton's book about historic archival subjects; 'Queer Past Becomes Present,' the original Rainbow Flag, and 'The Flag in the Map: Charting Rainbow Flag Stories.' Online exhibits include 'Stories of Our Movement: Bay Area Reporter at 50,' 'AIDS Treatment Activism,' 'Legendary: African American LGBTQ Past Meets Present, Fighting Back,' and other exhibits. 4127 18th St. www.glbthistory.org
Gregangelo Museum
Take tours at the 27-room mansion filled with eccentric unusual interactive artworks and performances. 225 San Leandro Way. www.gregangelomuseum.com
Gray Area
Unusual and contemporary art exhibits and installations. 2665 Mission St. https://grayarea.org/
Haight Street Art Center
Exhibit of rock music and 1960s photographer Herb Greene. Also, 'Enough is Enough: End Gun Violence.' Thu-Sun 12pm-6pm. 215 Haight St. https://haightstreetart.org/
Harvey Milk Photo Center
View exhibits of masterful photographic art; 'Soft Defiance' group exhibit thru July 15; also online galleries. 50 Scott St. https://www.harveymilkphotocenter.org/
Headlands Center for the Arts
40th anniversary exhibits of site-specific art. 944 Simmonds Road, Sausalito. https://www.headlands.org/
Hunters Point Shipyard Artists
Gallery, artists in residence and open studios events throughout the year. 451 Galvez; 1 Rankin St. www.shipyardartists.com
Jenkins Johnson Gallery
Contemporary art exhibits. 1275 Minnesota St. https://www.jenkinsjohnsongallery.com
Land's End @ Former Cliff House
Group exhibit of artists' varied works where their charge is twofold: to discover artwork in unlikely places and to consider the planet's health. 1090 Point Lobos Ave. https://www.for-site.org
Legion of Honor
New: 'The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England,' thru Sept. 24. 'Paperworks: Fifteen Years of Acquisitions,' thru June 25. European and ancient art, giant Renaissance landscapes and historic paintings, plus classical sculptures and contemporary works, from Degas, Manet, Caillebotte and Vuillard to Egyptian, Greek and Roman artifacts; also, Wangechi Mutu's fascinating modern outdoor and indoor sculptures. Tue-Sun, 9:30am-5:15pm. Free/$15. 100 34th Ave, Lincoln Park. legionofhonor.famsf.org
Letterform Archive
'Subscription to Mischief,' an exhibit of graffiti zines of the 1990s. 2325 3rd St. https://letterformarchive.org/
Lost Art Salon
Intimate gallery exhibits small and unusual works of note by contemporary and early 20th-century artists. 245 S. Van Ness. #303. https://lostartsalon.com
Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive
Renovated and re-opened archives, sponsored by the GLBT Historical Society; open to students, scholars, and the public by appointment only. 3021 Irwin St., Vallejo. https://lltransarchive.org/
MAG Galleries
Contemporary art exhibits. 3931 18th St. https://www.mag-galleries.com/
Manna Gallery
'Flux,' Elaine Maute's exhibit of paintings. Also, Orlando Smith retrospective. 473 25th St., Oakland. https://www.mannagallery.com/
Mill Valley Public Library
'Chains of Fires: LGBTQ+ History in Mill Valley,' an exhibit of photos and ephemera documenting the overlooked local Marin County history; also, oral history recoding project ongoing thru July. 375 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. www.millvalleylibrary.libcal.com
Minnesota Street Art Project
Multiple galleries - Rena Bransten Gallery (Vik Muniz' 'Fotocubismo' thru June 24), Nancy Toomey Fine Art, Municipal Bonds, Eleanor Harwood Gallery, The Jones Institute and more- host different artist exhibits. 1275 Minnesota St. https://minnesotastreetproject.com/
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
Exhibits of art by Latino artists, plus events. Mission Grafica: 46 Years Community, Culture, and Politics,' an art exhibit curated by Juan Fuentes. 2869 Mission St. missionculturalcenter.org
Museum of the African Diaspora
'Black Venus,' an exhibition surveying the legacy of Black women in visual culture from fetishized, colonial-era caricatures to the work of over 20 contemporary artists who are reclaiming the rich complexity of Black womanhood; thru Aug. 20. Other exhibits include contemporary works by African and Black artists, and about Black culture; also, award-winning films, talks and music performances focusing on Black artists in multiple media. Free-$12. 685 Mission St. www.moadsf.org
Museum of Craft & Design
Innovative art and design exhibits, like Anne Hicks Siberell's 'Fight and Flight: Crafting a Bay Area Life Concrete Journals,' thru Sept. 10. 2589 3rd St. www.sfmcd.org
NIAD Art Center, Richmond
The art studio for developmentally disabled adults shares in-person and online exhibits and sells beautiful works of art; window displays and weekly online exhibitions. 551 23rd St., Richmond. https://niadart.org/
Oakland Museum
'Black Power' and 'Dorothea Lange: Photography as Activism,' both ongoing. Friday night interactive displays and live music. 1000 Oak St., Oakland. museumca.org
Hunter's Point Shipyard
Meet, see, and buy works by 120 artists in various media. 451 Galvez Ave. https://www.shipyardartists.com/open-studios/ (Read our interview with mosaicist Michael Kruzich.)
The Pink and Purple Church in the Castro
Online multimedia exhibit documenting the history of Metropolitan Community Church, its LGBTQ-inclusive services and outreach through the AIDS pandemic. http://arspgallery.com/mccsf-exhibit-main/
Pride and Progress
The Victory Fund's online exhibit showcases a timeline of LGBT political history. https://www.prideandprogress.org/
Queer Arts Featured
LGBTQ-owned pop-up gallery set in the former site of Harvey Milk's camera shop. 575 Castro St. Donate to their emergency rent hike fundraiser. www.queerartsfeatured.com
Queering the Crip, Cripping the Queer
Online version of a new group exhibit at Berlin's Schedules Museum that explores the multiple historical, cultural, and political intersections of queerness and disability. https://queer-crip.schwulesmuseum.de/en/
Robert Koch Gallery
Online exhibition of work by French-American conceptual artist Nancy Wilson-Pajic. Edward Burtynsky's 'African Studies,' an exhibit of arial landscape photography. 49 Geary St. https://kochgallery.com/
Root Division
Gallery hosts exhibits, classes, artist studios and events. 1131 Mission St. https://rootdivision.org/
Rosie the Riveter Historical Park, Richmond
Museum showcases the real women who built WWII planes, with films, events and talks. Open daily 10am-5pm. 1414 Harbour Way. https://rosietheriveter.org
San Francisco Historical Society Museum
Ongoing and new exhibits, and historian talks, of fascinating local history. Thu-Sat 10am-4pm. 608 Commercial St. https://www.sfhistory.org/
San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles
'Queer Threads: Crafting Identity and Community,' a new exhibit of works by several artists in the LGBTQ community working in fiber crafts. $5-$10. Fri-Sun thru Aug. 20. 520 South 1st Street, San Jose. https://www.sjquiltmuseum.org/ (Read our feature article.)
Schlomer Haus Gallery
New Castro/Duboce gay-owned art gallery. 2128 Market St. Tue-Sat 12pm to 6pm and by appointment. https://schlomerhaus.com/
SF Arts Commission Gallery
'Invincible Black Soul: The Art of Bearing Witness,' a three-person exhibition featuring the works of artists Mark Harris, Raymond L. Haywood, and Bryan Keith Thomas. The exhibition explores the work and legacy of influential novelist, playwright, activist, and public intellectual, James Baldwin; thru July 8. War Memorial Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Ave. https://www.sfartscommission.org
SF Botanical Garden
Beautiful spacious gardens with multiple plants, trees and flowers. Free entry for SF residents; others $3-$10. 1199 9th Ave., Golden Gate Park. https://www.sfbg.org
SF Museum of Modern Art
Pride free community day June 24, 10am-5pm. 'Frank Bowling: The New York Years 1966-1975,' thru Sept. 10. 'Kinship: Photography and Connection,' a group exhibit thru Sept. 5. Diego Rivera's massive 1940 mural 'Pan American Unity'; 'Conversation Pieces: Contemporary Furniture in Dialogue;' 'Sightlines: Photographs from the Collection;' also, Pop, Abstract, and Figurative art collections. Reg. admission free/$25; reserved, timed ticketing. Mon 10am-5pm. Thu 1pm-8pm. Fri-Sun 10am-5pm. First Thursdays free. 151 Third St. www.sfmoma.org
SF Public Library
Book displays at the James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center, 3rd floor. Also, book exhibits on the 6th floor. 100 Larkin St. https://sfpl.org/
SOMArts Cultural Center
Various art exhibits and events. 934 Brannan St. www.somarts.org
Southern Exposure
Unusual art and installations and online projects; 'We've Been Among You,' Juicebox Burton and Maya Pen 's installation of multimedia works about extra-terrestrial species living on earth and publicly revealing their true nature for the first time; thru July 1. 3030 20th St. https://soex.org
Strut SF
The LGBTQ health and wellness center also hosts art exhibits and talks. June 27, 7pm: Juno Dawson, author of 'You Need to Chill and This Book is Gay.' Jun Yang's 'Grow and Reveal' and Lawrence Lindell and Breena Nunez's 'The House of Black.' 470 Castro St. https://www.sfaf.org/locations/strut
Telematic
Gallery focusing on innovative experimental works in video and electronic media. 323 10th St. https://www.tttelematiccc.com
Tenderloin Museum
New and permanent exhibits of neighborhood history. 'Education for Action: California Labor School, 1942-1957.' thru July 1. 398 Eddy St. http://www.tenderloinmuseum.org/
Tunnel Tops @ Presidio
New outdoor beautifully landscaped area with scenic views, recreation, ranger talks, murals, and visiting food trucks. www.eventbrite.com www.presidiotunneltops.gov
Vessel Gallery
In-person and online exhibits. 490 Lake Park Ave. #10022, Oakland. www.vessel-gallery.com
Walt Disney Family Museum
Located in The Presidio, the museum dedicated to the art of Disney films hosts online and in-person exhibits, classes and events. June 27, 5pm: The Making of Disney Pride in Concert with the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, a panel discussion and vocal performance. ($10-$25). New exhibition: Disney Cats & Dogs. 104 Montgomery St. www.waltdisney.org
We Were There
Online tours of art museums, showcasing hidden and overlooked LGBT themes, subjects and artists. http://wewerethere.org/
Worker
Online exhibit showcases photos and historic paintings of sex workers by 19 artists, from the late 19th-Century of Edouard Manet and Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec to modern day contemporaries such as Felix Gonzalez-Torres, David Hockney, Nan Goldin, Bruce LaBruce and Margie Schnibbe. NSFW. www.artreporttoday.com
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Unusual modern art exhibits, film screenings, murals, and tours. 'Taravat,' mid-career survey of Iranian-American artist Taravat Talepasand's work that visualizes her dual identity, displacement, and the policing of women across geographies, thru July 23. 701 Mission St. https://ybca.org
NIGHTLIFE
440 Castro
Friendly neighborhood bar has ample outdoor seating, and indoor drink specials, Monday underwear parties and two bars. 440 Castro St. http://www.the440.com/
The Academy
LGBTQ social club offers membership, plus public events, art exhibits, music, community talks, wine-tastings and more. 2166 Market St. www.academy-sf.com
After Dark @ Exploratorium
Evening cocktail parties at the interactive science museum, with different themes; Thursdays 6pm-10pm. Pier 15 (Embarcadero at Green St.) https://www.exploratorium.edu/
Asia SF
Dining, nightlife and classy drag performers mix at the popular SoMa club that's celebrating 25 years; dinner shows from $59-$79. 201 9th St. https://asiasf.com/
Aunt Charlie's Lounge
The intimate bar serves strong drinks and hosts frequent drag shows. June 22, 9pm-2am: DJ Bus Station John's Tubesteak Connection returns. $10. 133 Turk St.
Bearracuda @ Public Works
Pride edition of the popular bear dance party, with DJs David Harness, Paul Goodyear and Philip Grasso. $30-$60. June 23, 9pm-3am. 161 Erie St. at Mission. www.bearracuda.com www.eventbrite.com
Beaux
Popular Market Street club, with drag entertainers, gogo studs, drinks and food. Shangri-La second Saturdays. Latin Divas Live 4th Saturdays, You/nique 3rd Saturdays. Big Top Sundays and Friday Manimal with studly gogos. Drag brunch Sat & Sun, 2pm & 4pm. Pan Dulce Wednesdays, and weekly 'Drag Race' viewings. 2344 Market St. https://www.beauxsf.com/
Blackbird
Classy Duboce area bar known for its artisanal cocktails. 2124 Market St. https://www.blackbirdbar.com/
Bloom With Pride @ Westin St. Francis
The hotel's Clock Bar serves Pride-themed cocktails thru June 29, with live music in the lobby 5pm-8pm. 335 Powell St. https://www.marriott.com/
Blush Wine Bar
Popular wine bar also has a tasty food menu, live music events, too. 476 Castro St. https://blushwinebar.com
Bong-O Bingo Pride @ Mission Cannabis Club
DJ Dank's pot-luck party includes music, drag, games and THC fun. $15 (+ $10 min. purchase). June 24, 6pm-9pm. 2442 Mission St. https://missioncannabisclub.com/
Bootie Mashup @ Rickshaw Stop
LGBooTie Pride, a mashed-up Pride pop party for queers and allies, but especially bis, pans, & trans, with DJs Adriana A, Airsun, Tyme, Jupiter Gatling and a Monster Show drag revue. $15-$20. June 23, 9pm-3am. 155 Fell St. www.bootiemashup.com
Bottom of the Hill
The queer-friendly nightclub hosts concerts by local and touring rock, punk and other-genre indie bands. 1233 17th St. http://www.bottomofthehill.com
The Cafe
Popular Castro nightclub with a dance floor and lounge areas, two bars, drag shows and gogo dancers on select nights; Picante Latin night on Thursdays. 2369 Market St. https://cafesf.com/
Camp Queer Weekend @ W Hotel
LGBTQ+ artists, performers, DJs, events and celebrations include a Vogue workshop hosted by SirJoQ — SF's first Vogue instructor — and 'Long Live Drag' event honoring the life of the legendary drag icon Heklina. Free/$30. June 22-24, 7pm-10pm. 181 3rd St. www.eventbrite.com
Can't Stop My Shine @ White Horse Inn
Oakland's historic bar offers a post-parade Pride Party. DJ's Massii and Faerie b will be hitting the decks! Free, June 25, 6pm. 6551 Telegraph Ave, Oakland. www.facebook.com/whitehorsebar/
The Cinch
Historic bar in the Polk district. 1723 Polk St. http://www.cinchsf.com/
Club 1220
Walnut Creek's gay bar, with drag shows, karaoke and dance nights. 1220 Pine St., Walnut Creek. https://club1220.com/
Just Us: Bright & Beautiful, Gay as Fuck @ CounterPulse
Club ABLUNT's dance party, with DJ Suzi Analogue and several others. $30. June 23 10pm-4am. 80 Turk St. https://counterpulse.org/event/ablunt/
Club OMG
Intimate mid-Market nightclub includes DJed dancing, drag shows and a karaoke night. 43 6th St. http://www.clubomgsf.com/
Curio
Rexy hosts 12pm & 2pm drag brunch shows with Kylie Minono, Kipper Snacks, Bionka Simone and other talents. 775 Valencia St. https://www.curiobarsf.com/
Decant SF
New lesbian-owned wine bar and shop with tasting and culinary events, local delivery and shipping. 1168 Folsom St. https://decantsf.com/
Detour
Castro bar and restaurant with pinball and arcade games; drag bingo Wed. nights. 2200 Market St. https://www.detoursf.com/
Dirty Habit, Hotel Zelos
Hotel's fifth-floor bar & restaurant hosts themed nights, crafted cocktails and heated rooftop elegant ambiance. Pride party with The Sisters hosting a charity Bingo night ($25). June 23, 5pm-8pm. 12 4th St. https://www.zhotelssf.com/
DNA Lounge
SoMa nightclub hosts many queer-friendly events. June 23, 7pm-2:30am: Stoked for Pride, a gay rave with DJs Christopher Lawrence, Kristina Sky, Lenny Dee and multiple drag and live performers ($10-$30). June 24, 2pm-7pm: Bear Chest Calender Pride Tea Dance ($20-$35). June 24, 9pm-2:30am: Eden Pride women's dance with DJs Alex D, China G ($15-$30). June 25, 10:30pm-5am: Ascend with DJs Nina Flowers and Arno Diem ($20-$70). 475 11th St. https://www.dnalounge.com/
Drag Me Downtown
New weekly series of pop-up drag shows (queens and kings Bionka Simone, Madd Dogg, Rahni Nothingmore, Jota Mercury and more) at unusual locations, Thursdays 5pm-7pm thru June. Free/donations benefit Trans Thrive; media sponsor Bay Area Reporter. https://downtownsf.org/do/drag-me-downtown
Drag Queen Cookoff @ Williams Sonoma
Juanita MORE! and Sister Roma cook up fun and food with Liam Mayclem;proceeds benefit the Trevor Project. 21+. $20. June 29, 5:30pm. 340 Post St. https://williamssonomadragqueencookoff.squadup.com/
The Edge
Musical Wednesdays, the weekly Monster Show, Beards & Booze and other events have returned to the popular bar. 4149 18th St. www.edgesf.com
The EndUp
Historic SoMa nightclub hosts straight, gay and whatever late-night dance events. June 23, Ghetto Disco returns, with DJ Hawthorne and Bryan Boyce; 1am-9am. 401 6th St. https://theendupsf.com/
Eros
SF's queer sex club in a new location (site of the historic Bulldog Baths), open daily at 2pm to 10pm-12am; memberships available. 18+ only. $10-$30. 132 Turk St. www.erossf.com
Feelmore Social, Oakland
New LGBTQ cocktail bar. 1542 Broadway. https://feelmoresocial.com/ (Read our feature article.)
Fireside Lounge, Alameda
Woman-owned LGBT-friendly bar with live shows, outdoor lounge, cool cocktails. 1453 Webster St. https://www.thefiresidelounge.com/
Fluid510, Oakland
New nightclub from the founders of Port Bar blends LGBTQ, straight and fluid patronage; Jush Sundays drag cabaret, 9pm. Fri-Sun at 4pm-12am. 1544 Broadway. https://www.facebook.com/Fluid510/ (Read our feature article.)
Freequency: BIPOC Pride Party @ First Edition, Oakland
A high energy dance party curated with the intention of being a space to align with those on the same wavelength. Featuring DJ HunnyBee, Michatron, Lexapeel, fiveminusdeuce and DJ Kream. $20-$75. June 24, 9pm. 1915 Broadway, Oakland. www.eventbrite.com
Golden Bull, Oakland
LGBT-friendly bar presents diverse live music acts; Queeraoke on 2nd and 4th Sundays at 7pm. 412 14th St. https://goldenbullbar.com/
Heat @ The Great Northern
Superstar DJs Eddie Martinez and Isaac Escalante, hot gogo dancers and more. $20-$79, June 23, 10pm, 119 Utah St. www.thegreatnorthernsf.com
Hi Tops
Popular sports bar with multiple TV screens, events, and an irresistible snack menu. 2247 Market St. https://www.hitopsbar.com/hi-tops-sf
Hole in the Wall Saloon
Local rock DJs like Don Baird play at the SoMa 'friendly neighborhood gay biker bar.' 1369 Folsom St. https://blackwolfmetal.com/ Also, listen online: https://www.twitch.tv/donbaird
Jock Strap Party @ Mr S Leather
Strip down to your jock at the back alley beer garden. June 24, 12pm-6pm. 385 8th St. https://www.mr-s-leather.com/
Jolene's
SoMa queer and woman/trans-owned nightclub and restaurant; Coyote Queer, second Saturdays, with DJs Koslov & Livv, and a costume contest. Queer Karaoke Thursdays; UHaul SF on Fridays. Sunday brunch drag show 11am-5pm. 2700 16th St. http://jolenessf.com/index.html
Juanita MORE! Daytime Pride Party @ 620 Jones
Party on Pride Sunday with hostess Juanita MORE! Four bars, two levels, and an expert sound system which ensures that the party goes on all afternoon. Featuring Ana Matronic, Black, Charles Hawthorne, Josh Cheon, LadyRyan, Rolo Talorda, Sindri and Stanley Frank. June 25, 12pm, 620 Jones. www.juanitamore.com (Read our interview.)
Juanita MORE! Nighttime Pride Party @ Halcyon
The party continues until late at night. MORE! brings the party to SoMa for the evening. $42. June 25, 6pm. 314 11th St. www.juanitamore.com
Last Call
Small, neighborhood bar with a fireplace and old school jukebox. 3988 18th St. https://www.thelastcallbar.com/
Lookout
Castro bar with a panoramic view. Pride Disco June 24, 11am and 1pm with Carnie Asada. Bounce (Sat. nights), Lips & Lashes Drag Brunch with host Carnie Asada (Sat. afternoons), Jock (Sunday nights), and frequent themed fundraisers. 3600 16th St. http://www.lookoutsf.com/
Lone Star Saloon
DJed events at the historic bear bar, special events, plus regular nights of rock music and patio hangouts. 1354 Harrison St. https://www.lonestarsf.com/
Lyon & Swan
New gay-owned North Beach supper club with a diverse array of live cabaret acts; vocalists, jazz bands and comedy acts; also, specialty cocktails and meals (closed Tue-Wed). 124 Columbus Ave. https://www.lyonandswan.com/ (Read our feature article on performers Kippy Marks, Max Embers, Michael Martinez and Jeovani Abenoja.)
Martuni's
The intimate martini bar hosts music cabaret acts. Pianist Russell Deason hosts the fun weekly Monday Happy Hour open mic gathering. Katya Presents, a monthly music series hosted by Katya Smirnoff-Skyy with pianist Joe Wicht (Read our interview). On last Sundays, 7pm, singer Carly Ozard hosts a monthly concert series (Read our interview), 5:30pm-8:30pm. 4 Valencia St. at Market.
Midnight Sun
The popular bar celebrates 50 years. Mia & Bebe Sweetbriar's Pride show, 12:30pm. Timeline Tuesdays, Honeypot Fridays with gogo studs; Galaxy Saturday nights with DJ Lu; K-Pop and drag shows like Munro's at Midnight, 10pm Monday nights. plus Thursday Media Noche, and more. 4067 18th St. https://www.midnightsunsf.com/ (Read our interview with Media Noche host Betty Fresas.)
Milk SF
Queer cafe in the Mission offers coffee, pastries, food, local drag shows. Sober Karaoke on 4th Wednesdays, 6pm-9:30pm. 302 Valencia St. https://www.milk-sf.com/
Mission Cannabis Control @ Mission Cannabis Club
DJ Dank's Pride pot party with guests Original Cockette and songwriter Scrumbly Koldewyn, Morris Kelly from SF Roots, Taylor Wulf from Manzanita Naturals. Plus Veronica Guevara with cannabis news. June 28 from 5-7pm, 2442 Mission St. https://missioncannabisclub.com/
The Mix
Castro bar with pool table, jukebox, popular patio. 4086 18th St.
Moby Dick
Popular neighborhood bar known for its colorful aquarium and tasty drinks celebrates 40 years. 4049 18th St. https://www.facebook.com/MobyDickBar/
Mother Bar
New women's bar at the former Esta Noche. 3079 16th St. https://www.instagram.com/motherbarsf/ (Read our feature article.)
Muevelo @ Que Rico, Oakland
Enjoy the new nightclub's weekly dance party with DJed grooves, drag divas, and gogo studs. Fridays, $10 and up, 9:30pm-3am. 381 15th St., Oakland. www.quericonightclub.com
Nightlife Pride Party @ California Academy of Science
Enjoy exhibits, drinks, art activities and drag performances at the fascinating museum. $24. June 22, 6pm-10pm. 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park. https://www.calacademy.org/
Oasis
The multiple award-winning nightclub's shows include: June 22, 10pm: Chroma-Zone, a drag & dance party. June 23, 9pm: Frameline Pride kickoff party. June 25, 9pm-2am: Roxxxy Andrews and several drag performers ($20-$40). June 28, 7pm: Baloney Game Show night returns ($35-$45). June 29, 10pm: Uncanny; drag queens switch personas. June 30, 9pm-2am: Bay Slays Hate, a benefit for drag and trans organizations, with 50+ performers (Eventbrite) $15-$100. Ongoing: Oasis Tea Dance with D'Arcy Drollinger, Yves St. Croissant and Per Sia, 4pm-8pm Sundays. Also, Princess, the weekly Saturday night drag show, 10pm-2am. Reparations, the Fridays all-Black drag show, 10pm-2am; Legacy, a trans women artistry night, Thursdays, 10pm-2am. Karaoke & Cocktails with Emma Peel, Tuesdays, 7pm-11pm. 398 11th St. www.sfoasis.com
Off the Grid @ Fort Mason Center
The popular nighttime food, drinks and music outdoor event returns. Fridays, 5pm-10pm thru June 23. https://offthegrid.com/event/fort-mason-center/
Papi Pride @ Roccapulco
Club Papi and Valentino Presents' official SF Pride Latin Stage pre-party, with DJed music, gogos and a live performance by Lucia Mendez. $20-$60. June 24, 9pm-3am. 3140 Mission St. www.eventbrite.com
Pilsner Inn
Historic neighborhood bar (since 1980) with an easy vibe, pool table, an excellent beer selection, and a spacious back patio. 225 Church St. http://www.pilsnerinn.com/
Pink Block @ Great Northern
Polyglamorous' annual huge indoor-outdoor DJed and live music feast, with Big Freedia, Horse Meat Disco, Pussy Riot, Aja, Christeene, Beya, CarrieOnDisco, Mark O'Brien, Sergio Fedasz, Trevor Sigler and many more. 21+. $30-$130. June 24, 9pm-3am. 119 Utah St. www.eventbrite.com
Port Bar, Oakland
Shake It Up Saturdays and Juicy (also Saturdays); Women's night Sundays; Wednesdays are a Drag shows at 9pm, 10pm & 11pm; Big Gay Trivia with Jeremy Jones on Tuesdays; Thursdays, Karaoke Star hosted by Amoura Teese, who also hosts the Sunday Drag Brunch, 11:30am and 2pm. 2023 Broadway. www.portbaroakland.com|
Powerhouse Bar
Popular cruisy SoMa bar; Underwear Thursdays; Juanita MORE's Powerblouse (fun drag makeovers) 1st Saturdays, Glamamore's Pillows drag show on Mondays; and Beat Pig, 3rd Saturdays; Lance Holman's Lick It (4th Saturdays). 1347 Folsom St. https://www.powerhousebar.com/
Pride Comedy @ Cobb's Comedy Club
June 22: Queens & Comedy. June 23-24: Chaunté Wayans. $25-$40. 915 Columbus Ave. https://www.cobbscomedy.com/
Pride Comedy @ Punch Line
Laugh it up with LGBT comics. June 28-July 1: Alex English. $20-$30. 8pm. 444 Battery St. https://www.punchlinecomedyclub.com/
Pride Comedy Night @ Thrive City
Comedy show with Sister Roma, Irene Tu, Sureni Weerasekera, Scott Capurro, AsiaSF, and Oakland To All. June 22, 7:30pm. 1 Warriors Way.
Pride Happy Hour @ The Madrigal
Special Pride-themed cocktail menu thru June, with events June 22, 9pm-12am. 100 Van Ness Ave. https://www.themadrigalsf.com/
Pride in Gotham @ Hibernia Bank
Batman-themed nightlife/theater immersive cocktail parties, with local and visiting drag, nightlife, stage, acrobatic and burlesque performers; hosted by Peaches Christ. Black tie or Gotham cosplay attire requested. $75-$295. June 20-24, 7pm-11pm. 1 Jones St. https://www.gothampride.com/
Pride Night @ Record Bar
The trans musician a.k.a. ships performs with Cakes da Killa, Uffie and Jasmine Infiniti, and several DJs. $20-$35. June 24, 3pm-10pm. 163 Eddy St.
https://www.recordbarsf.com/ www.eventbrite.com
Provocateur Pride Party @ Audio Nightclub
An all-gender-inclusive party that celebrates creative self-expression, individuality, art, and music, with DJs BigDumpTop and Boyfriend Dick. $35-$60. June 22, 9pm, 316 11th St. www.eventbrite.com
Que Rico
LGBT Latinx nightclub features cute gogo guys and fun drag shows, DJed dance floor, brunch and dinner menus, too. 381 15th St., Oakland. www.quericonightclub.com
Rainbow Cattle Company, Guerneville
The Russian River's LGBTQ bar serves up local fun since 1979. 16220 Main St. https://www.queersteer.com/
El Rio
The popular bar with a spacious outdoor patio hosts multiple LGBTQ events, including Hard French (Pride edition June 24, 1pm-7pm, $20-$30), Daytime Realness, Mango, live bands, comedy and more. 3158 Mission St. https://www.elriosf.com/
Rize SF @ Origin
New LGBTQ dance party with K-Pop and other styles, DJ DNZA, drag performer Miss Shu Mai; first and third Saturdays. 1538 Fillmore St. www.simpletix.com
Roller Disco @ Church of 8 Wheels
Roller-skating nights with groovy tunes, plus skate rentals. $5-$15. 554 Fillmore St. http://www.churchof8wheels.com/
Sausalito Pride
Inaugural LGBTQ events thru July 1 at various venues. Sausalito Center for the Arts, 750 Bridgeway https://www.sausalitopride.org/
SF Eagle
The famed leather bar has numerous events. June 23, 9pm-2am: Black Light Friday Underwear Party ($10). June 25, Disco Daddy 10th anniversary and Pride edition, 7pm-2am ($10-$15). Karaoke, Mondays 8pm, hosted by Dana Morrigan. BLUF Cigar Buddies 2nd Fridays; monthly Lair with host Suppository Spelling; Frolic cosplay/furry party, 2nd Saturdays, 8pm-2am, $8-$12. Sunday beverage bust, 3pm-7pm, $10-$15. Safe Words Comedy hosted by Wonder Dave, 7pm, 4th Wednesdays. 398 12th St. https://thesfeagle.com/
Steamworks Berkeley
The award-winning bathhouse hosts special events, DJed nights, and a cruisy vibe. $5-$200 (6-month membership). 18+ only. Open 24/7 every day. 2107 4th St., Berkeley. https://www.steamworksbaths.com/berkeleyhome
Suavecito @ Space 550
Valentino Presents and Club Papi present a weekly Latin dance night with DJs Mike, Mr. Biggs, and Lola; Sonora Tropicana band, drag acts, gogo guys, three dance rooms, outdoor lounge. Saturdays, $15-$25. 9:30pm-3am. Pride party June 23; wear pink! 550 Barneveld Ave. www.suavecitosf.com
Sundance Saloon @ Space 550
The (mostly) Country music line-dancing, two-stepping nights (Sundays and Thursdays) has returned. $5, 5pm-10:30pm. 550 Barneveld Ave. www.sundancesaloon.org
Toad Hall
Spacious Castro bar with a small dance floor and back patio. 4146 18th St.
Toro @ Club Six
Trophy Dad's super-sexy Pride party, with DJs Jesus Montanez and Jose Lagares. $35-$55. June 23, 10pm-4am. 60 6th St. www.trophydad.eventbrite.com
Town Bar & Lounge, Oakland
New intimate Art Deco LGBTQ bar serves up signature cocktails. 2001 Broadway. www.goingtotownoakland.com (Read our feature article.)
Trax
Historic Haight gay bar (since 1940!) serves up cheap and strong drinks. 1437 Haight St. http://traxbarsf.com/
Twin Peaks
Enjoy a great view and strong drinks at the historic tavern, now in its 50th year. 401 Castro St. https://www.twinpeakstavern.com/
Underground SF
Reopened and renovated intimate Lower Haight nightclub hosts varied DJed events, including LGBTQ nights like Hella Tight; also a cafe by day. 424 Haight St. https://undergroundsf.com/
Us 2 Year Anniversary @ Beaux
A celebration of BIPOC excellence in LGBTQIA nightlife. Hosted by Mercedez Munro and Terrill Grimes-Munro. Featuring Sybil Severe, Alina Malletti-Galore, DJ Kidd, and DJ Ms Jackson, go-go dancers and performers. $10-$25. June 24, 4pm, 2344 Market St. www.beauxsf.com
White Horse Bar
Enjoy indoor and outdoor drinks at the famous Oakland bar, now in its 90th year, under new ownership (Read our feature article.); music nights, new dance parties and more. 6551 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. whitehorsebar.com
Wild Side West
Historic lesbian and friends bar in Bernal Heights with an airy backyard garden (stairs). 424 Cortland Ave. https://www.wildsidewest.com/
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