It’s that time of year again. Pride Month is perhaps the most important month in the LGBTQ calendar. As always, there is plenty to do in San Francisco all season long. Here are our preliminary recommendations of events that are sure to enhance your Pride season. For more arts and nightlife events, be sure to peruse Going Out, each week on www.ebar.com.
Progress Pride Flag Worship Services @ Metropolitan Community Church
Every Sunday in June, MCC San Francisco, a church for LGBTQ Christians, their families, friends and allies, will hold Pride Services centered around the Progress Pride Flag, with special guests each week. June 1 includes a rainbow service with Sister Merry Peter.; June 8, a BIPOC service with Alex U. Inn; June 15, Asexual/Aromantic service with Rev. Daniel Borysezicz; June 22, transgender service with Nico Lang (via Zoom) Free, 9am. 1620 Gough Street, or on Zoom. Zoom meeting ID: 203 804 411. Password: 561 981. https://mccsf.org/
Well-Being Fair @ SF LGBT Center
The San Francisco Well-Being Fair returns to the Center with 20 diverse practitioners offering holistic ways to celebrate Pride. Free, 12pm, June 7, 1800 Market Street. https://www.sfcenter.org/
Drag Me Downtown @ various venues
A series of free drag shows in downtown San Francisco, performances take place each Friday in June at 5pm. The month culminates in Drag Me to Front Street, a block party headlined by drag icon Peaches Christ. June 6 at One Market Restaurant, 1 Market Street. June 13 at 101 California Plaza, 101 California Street. June 20 at the Institute of Contemporary Art, 901 Minnesota Street. June 27, Drag Me to Front Street, Front Street between California & Sacramento Streets. $10 registration fee to benefit the Transgender District. https://downtownsf.org/things-to-do/drag-me-downtown-2025
SF Pride Band @ Herbst Theater
The San Francisco Pride Band bids a fond farewell to longtime artistic director Pete Nowlen as he conducts one last concert before moving on to retirement. The afternoon will include the world premiere of “American Epic” by composer Carlos McMillan Fuentes under the band’s BIPOC Composition Program. $15-$20, June 8, 3pm, 401 Van Ness Ave.
https://sfprideband.org/
Pride Cabaret @ New Conservatory Theater
Three weekends of music, laughter and celebration feature J. Conrad Frank (aka Katya Smirnoff-Skyy) in ‘How I Became the Countess’ (June 6, 7); Dusty Porn with Joe Wicht at the piano in ‘These Pumps Are Made For Walking’ (June 13, 14); and Cantos De Mi Tierra in ‘Orgullo,’ featuring powerful rhythms and melodies of Latin America. $40-$55, 8pm, 25 Van Ness Ave, lower lobby. https://nctcsf.org/event/pride-cabaret/
Drag Me to Wine Country @ Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa
The drag brunch hosted by Sister Roma features performances by Madd Dogg 20/20, Polly Amber Ross, Mercedez Munro, Ruby Red Munro, and Hera Wynn. $125 per person plus tax & service charge. Parking available. June 14, 11:30am, 100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma. https://www.fairmont-sonoma.com/events/drag-brunch/
Castro Country Club 16th Annual Pageant @ Oasis
An afternoon of glitz, glamour, and fabulous drag performances as contestants compete for the coveted title and showcase their talents on stage; hosted by Sister Roma and Bobby Friday. Non-alcoholic beverages will be sold. $35, June 15, 1pm, 298 11th Street. https://www.castrocountryclub.org/
Castro Night Market @ Castro Street and 18th Street
The Pride celebration will feature three stages of drag and queer performances, and thirty local vendors. Performers include Jorgeous and Kylie Sonique, with a special DJ set by Lady Bunny; hosted by Sister Roma. June 20, 5pm, 18th and Castro.
https://castronightmarket.com/
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus @ Curran Theatre
The chorus’ annual Pride concert takes place downtown this year, with a roster of gay favorite hits, and guest singer-songwriter Justin Tranter; Artistic Director Jacob Stensberg conducts. $36-$158, June 21, 1pm & 7:30pm, 445 Geary St. https://www.sfgmc.org/
People’s March and Rally @ Polk & Washington Street
Drag icon Juanita MORE! and well-known activist Alex U. Inn return with the annual People’s March. The rally begins at 11am at Polk & Washington Streets, with a march down Polk Street to Civic Center, the same route as the first Gay Liberation March in 1970. DJs, performers and artist’s booths at Civic Center. Free. June 22. https://juanitamore.com/
Pride: A Musical Celebration @ Golden Gate Park Bandshell
The Golden Gate Park Band celebrates the season with musical selections such as ‘True Colors,’ ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ and ‘Over the Rainbow,’ as well as classic Broadway favorites cherished by the LGBT community or written by LGBT composers. Free, June 22, 1pm, Golden Gate Park Bandshell, Music Concourse Drive in Golden Gate Park. https://goldengateparkband.org/
Trans March @ Dolores Park
The annual march takes place June 27; more events to be announced at the event website. https://www.transmarch.org/
Pride Shabbat (Sabbath) @ Congregation Shaar Zahav
Join San Francisco’s synagogue for LGBTQ Jews, families, friends and allies for a very special Pride-themed Friday night service, led by Rabbi Mychal Copeland and Cantor Sharon Bernstein. The joyous celebration of the Pride season will be followed by a rainbow-themed Oneg (Social Hour with refreshments). Free, June 27, 7:30pm. 290 Dolores Street.
https://shaarzahav.org/
San Francisco Dyke March @ Dolores Street & 18th Street
Join thousands of lesbians for a celebration of Lesbian Pride on a march through the Mission. Meet at Dolores and 18th Streets. Free, June 28, 5pm.
https://www.thedykemarch.org/
Queer Prom: Twilight @ SF LGBT Center
Dance the night away at a youth-focused evening of Gothic glam, drag performances, mocktails, food, and photo booth fun. Guests ages 16-24 are encouraged to attend in striking, dramatic attire–think queer vampires, witches and ghosts. Free, June 13, 6:30 pm, 1800 Market Street. https://www.sfcenter.org/
San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration @ Market Street /Civic Center
The big event begins June 29 at 10am at Market and Embarcadero, continuing west up to Market Street and 8th Street. Queer Joy is Resistance is this year’s theme, with 250 contingents, the four hour parade then gathers at Civic Center for multiple stages of entertainment, food, drinks, and community organization booths.
https://sfpride.org/
Juanita MORE! Annual Pride Party @ 620 Jones
Pride ends with what promises to be the biggest party of the year at the striking indoor/outdoor event space with two levels and four bars. DJs will include Infinite Jess, Subeaux, Page Hodel, Beverly Chills, and Sgt. Die Wies. $60 in advance, $75 at the door. June 29, 620 Jones St.
https://juanitamore.com/
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