[6.17.09] Across Queer Time: Across Queer Time is an exciting evening of experimental short films, videos, installation and performance works that explore the ever evolving queer body.  Included in this evening will be historically important films like Dyketactics by Barbara Hammer as well as works having their regional debut by Marc Adelman, Julian Vargas, and Killer Banshee among others. Along with an incredible set of films and videos will be an exciting performance by the ever surprising Margaret Tedesco. 8:00 p.m., The Garage, 975 Howard Street, $10-$15 Brown Paper Tickets, www.queerculturalcenter.org.

[6.17.09] Girl Talk: A Cis & Trans Woman Dialogue: Queer cisgender women and queer transgender women are allies, friends, support systems, lovers, and partners to each other. Girl Talk is a spoken word show fostering and promoting dialogue about these relationships. Trans and cis women will read about their relationships of all kinds – sexual and romantic, chosen and blood family, friendships, support networks, activist alliances. Join us for a night of stories about sex, bodies, feminism, activism, challenging exclusion in masculine-centric dyke spaces, dating and breaking up, finding each other, and finding love and family. 7:30 p.m., SF LGBT Center Ceremonial Room, 1800 Market Street, $10-$15 Brown Paper Tickets, www.queerculturalcenter.org.

[6.17.09] Queer Performers Showcase: Audrey Howard and the Misters - Dyke rock band (also known for their 70s drag band, Wood). The show opens with J.White, folk ukulele player - you have to hear him to believe the beauty of his music. Third of four Wednesday night concerts in June featuring Queer musicians. 8:00 p.m., Climate Theater, 285 9th Street, $7-$15 sliding scale, www.musicboxseries.com.

[6.17.09] The Dyke March at Dolores Park Café! A benefit for the SF Dyke March The Dyke March presents an evening of sweet sounds to fill your heart & soul. Our featured artist, singing sensation Chavé Alexander (aka Alotta Boutté), began belting out the tunes in her very young years. A recent member of the cast of Beach Blanket Babylon, Chavé is sure to make this a night to remember. Featured entertainment will be M.K. Spatt, Teenage musical wonder, rocked the dyke march stage in 2008 with her band "The Trykes".  Visit our www.thedykemarch.org for our extensive Special Needs Services at the march, for ways to donate, and for other events. Also, we are seeking volunteers for everything from setup to sales to security. 7:30 p.m., Dolores Park Café, 501 Dolores Street, $10, www.thedykemarch.org.

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[6.18.09 & 6.19.09] borderOUT: borderOUT is a collaborative of Bay Area based queer immigrant artists.  From stilt walking acrobats tracing humanity's constant migration from stardust, to border crossing rancheras, artists tell their stories through spoken word, music, dance and theater. Artists include the Cuban hip-hop group Krudas Cubensi, singer Maria Machetes, dancer and acrobat Gaston Mazo, poet Zuleikha Mahmood, the dance/theater group Colombian Soul, and emcee Anita Visa. 7:30 p.m., SOMArts, 934 Brannan Street, $10-$15 Brown Paper Tickets, www.queerculturalcenter.org.

[6.18.09] Whore Lover: Sex Workers Queering Love: Stories of romance in spite of social stigma, as told from both sides of the bed. Whore Lover is a multi-media showcase of the art of balancing between erotic work and play; and establishing long-term intimacy with those of us who charge by the hour. Tales from the talented mouths of porn stars, hookers, rent boys, strippers, Dominatrices, and those who love them.  Featuring: Sadie Lune, Kirk Read, Mariko Passion, Ed Wolf, Lorelei Lee, Ginger Virago and Madsen Minax. 8:00 p.m., The Garage, 975 Howard Street, $10-$15 Brown Paper Tickets, www.queerculturalcenter.org.

[6.18.09 to 6.21.09] Fresh Meat Festival: The Fresh Meat Festival is San Francisco’s outrageously popular transgender and queer performance festival and is the only event of its kind in the nation. Fresh Meat offers up the nation’s hottest, freshest, boldest transgender and queer artists performing hip hop, taiko, voguing, theater, modern dance, live music and much more!  This year’s Festival includes the Barbary Coast Cloggers, Sean Dorsey Dance, Taiko Ren, Shawna Virago, Ryka Aoki de la Cruz, Deadlee, D’Lo, Mind Over Matter, REACH L.A.’s Ovahness Academy voguers and more. 6.18 – 6.20 @ 8:00 p.m. and 6.21 @ 7:00 p.m., Project Artaud Theater, 450 Florida Street, $15 (advance tickets recommended), www.freshmeatproductions.org.

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[6.19.09] borderOUT: borderOUT is a collaborative of Bay Area based queer immigrant artists.  From stilt walking acrobats tracing humanity's constant migration from stardust, to border crossing rancheras, artists tell their stories through spoken word, music, dance and theater. Artists include the Cuban hip-hop group Krudas Cubensi, singer Maria Machetes, dancer and acrobat Gaston Mazo, poet Zuleikha Mahmood, the dance/theater group Colombian Soul, and emcee Anita Visa. 7:30 p.m., SOMArts, 934 Brannan Street, $10-$15 Brown Paper Tickets, www.queerculturalcenter.org.

[6.19 & 6.20] Black and Tan Fantasy Festival, Program 1: New Orleans Anonymous, written  and performed by Ramona Webb,  is a creative non-fiction multi-disciplinary play that explores the memories and premonitions of Katrina refugees: A Cop, A Crook, A Slave and Her Lover. My BFF, My Black Fat Fetish, written and performed by Blue Buddha, will take you on a tour of fat love and confused hearts and minds. Sponsored by Voice Factory and Queer Cultural Center. 7:00 p.m., Voice Factory, 1519 Mission Street, $10-$15 Brown Paper Tickets, www.queerculturalcenter.org.

[6.19.09] Black and Tan Festival, Program 2: Quilting Our Community - Family Movie Night:  Storytelling has long been a tradition in the African American community. In keeping with tradition we invite you to join us as we screen two dynamic films this Juneteenth for Family Movie Night: Brooklyn’s Bridge To Jordan and Black Aura On An Angel; also previews of Mississippi Damned and Family. Sponsored by Voice Factory and Queer Cultural Center. 9:00 p.m., Voice Factory, 1519 Mission Street, $10-$15 Brown Paper Tickets, www.queerculturalcenter.org.

[6.19.09] Sizzle, Award Winning Literary Series: Femina Potens proudly presents SIZZLE, the monthly Bay Area award winning literary erotica series. SIZZLE heats up the Castro every month, merging internationally acclaimed queer and erotic authors with the Bay Area's top emerging local writers, artists and performers. We will host a Q&A panel with authors and performers after the readings.  Hosted Madison Young.  Doors/Open Mic at 7:30p.m. - Performances at 8:00 p.m., Femina Potens Art Gallery, 2199 Market Street, $10-$15 sliding scale Purchase tickets in advance:  https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/58464, 415.864.1558, www.feminapotens.org.

[6.19.09] The Fella - Fem Drag and Burlesque 3rd Friday Variety Theme show tunes Pride kick off “3rd Friday Queer Variety” Fella-Fem Drag & Burlesque show Host:  Dicky Luv, Arts - Performance . Quality Queer Entertainment in the east bay, brought to you By Luv Productions. “Show Tunes w/ Fella-Fem” A Pride Celebration. Special guest performers Brock Cocker, Kentucky Fried Woman, Honey Mahogany, Ruby Vixen,  and Trashcanpoet. Can't pay to get in then come volunteer. It's fun and we won't make you work to hard. Just e-mail Dicky at fellafemdrag@yahoo.com. 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Velvet, 3411 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, $10-$15, fellafemdrag@yahoo.com. 

 

 

 

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[6.20.09] Black and Tan Festival, Program 3: Many Fabrics - One Quilt: We continue our Juneteenth celebration with a tapestry of music, performance art, spoken word, dance, and poetry. Our quilt encompasses the many textiles of diversity reflecting our experiences as Same Gender Loving African Americans knitting our multiple identities into our Fabric of Brotherhood. Sponsored by Voice Factory and Queer Cultural Center. 9:00 p.m., Voice Factory, 1519 Mission Street, $10-$15 Brown Paper Tickets, www.queerculturalcenter.org.

[6.20.09] Hand To Hand Kajukenbo Self Defense Center Presents Second Chance Prom: Want to give a new definition to "Prom Queen"? Want to try it again, this time without your cousin? Have an overwhelming urge to dress in head to toe Taffeta? We thought so. Celebrate pride month in Oakland @ the first annual Second Chance Prom. Dress to impress. Poofy dresses and powder blue tuxedos are especially encouraged. This event will benefit Hand To Hand Kajukenbo Self Defense Center, the Bay Area's largest and oldest women-run martial arts school. Proceeds will help pay registration for the annual PAWMA Women's Martial Arts Camp this fall.  Hand to Hand empowers and positively transforms individuals and communities to create a peaceful and just society through martial arts and self defense. 4-9pm. Hosted at Vibe Lounge in Oakland - 2272 Telegraph Avenue. Tickets are $10-25 (sliding scale) @ the door, www.handtohandkajukenbo.com/prom. Don't forget to ask your mom for money to buy photos with your date!

[6.20.09] Mangos with Chili Presents QPOCalypse Now!: Queer and trans people of color are always living in the end of the world. In this divine new Mangos With Chili performance spectacular, come see the best Bay Area queer and trans of color artists present new work exploring our visions of the end of the world and what comes afterwards. Artists  explore dreams and nightmares about revolution and the end times from many of our cultures through high-intensity drag, dance, spoken word, burlesque and hip-hop – interspersed with video vignettes and an interactive multimedia altar. 8:00 p.m., SOMArts, 934 Brannan Street, $13-$20 Brown Paper Tickets, www.queerculturalcenter.org.

[6.20.09] Queer Traditions: A Free Community Panel: Don’t miss this dynamic community panel and discussion! Join Brooklyn-based folklorist/author Kay Turner for a free community panel and discussion about the significance of the vital, ongoing queer community traditions that developed in the Bay Area after the closet collapsed: queer and transgender artists, arts groups and venues; the Imperial Court system; the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and more. Sponsored by Fresh Meat Productions, the Queer Cultural Center and the Alliance for California Traditional Arts. 1:00 p.m., Femina Potens, 2199 Market Street, Free, www.freshmeatproductions.org.

[6.20.09] The Bay Area Rainbow Symphony (BARS) presents Summer Love: Celebrating the Perfect Union: Celebrate the perfect union of love and music! There’s a place for YOU in the Bay Area Rainbow Symphony (BARS) showcase of America’s favorite LGBT composers. The evening features Bernstein’s West Side Story Symphonic Dances and Candide Overture, Gershwin’s American in Paris, Barber’s Adagio for Strings, and Copland’s The Tender Land Suite under the baton of Daniel Canosa, Artistic Director. BARS provides a safe and supportive environment for musicians of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. BARS makes cultural, social, and educational contributions to the SF Bay Area by performing ambitious repertoire to a high standard. 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1187 Franklin Street, $15-$30, www.bars-sf.org.

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[6.23.09] Days I Moved Through Ordinary Sounds Presented by WritersCorps: Days I Moved Through Ordinary Sounds, the new anthology from City Lights, showcases writers who have taught youth in the WritersCorps program over a span of 15 years. Hear Stephen Beachy, Cathy Arellano, marcos ramirez, Dani Montgomery, Elissa Perry, and Aja Duncan read their work and share insights about teaching for WritersCorps through community settings like Larkin Street and Brava. 7:30 p.m., SF LGBT Center Ceremonial Room, 1800 Market Street, $10-$15 Brown Paper Tickets, www.queerculturalcenter.org.

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[6.24.09] 2nd Annual Dirty Jock Strap Sale - Leather Pride Contingent Welcome Party: To welcome the Leather Pride Contingent to San Francisco for Pride. Chaps Team Members will wear a jock strap for a week leading up to this night – and the jocks will be auctioned off with all proceeds going directly to STOP AIDS. There will be five celebrity go go dancers, and their jocks will be auctioned off a the end of the night as well. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Chaps Bar San Francisco, 1225 Folsom Street, Free, www.chapsbarsanfrnacisco.com.

[6.24.09] 5th Annual TransForming Community: Join us for the 5th Annual TransForming Community! Conversations between queer and trans communities have changed dramatically in the last few years and this powerful evening of performance and discussion captures the innovation and tension of this evolving conversation. Don’t miss this year’s installment of cutting-edge critique and calls for self-determination! 7:00 p.m., SF LGBT Center Rainbow Room, 1800 Market Street, $10-$15 Brown Paper Tickets, www.queerculturalcenter.org.

[6.24.09] A&PI PRIDE 2009 RECEPTION WITH HELEN ZIA: Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 6:00pm–9:00pm. A&PI Wellness Center in partnership with Trigger will be holding an open-to-the-public reception with Helen Zia, this year’s Community Grand Marshal. On Wednesday, June 24, 2009 from 6:00pm–9:00pm at 2344 Market Street we will celebrate Helen’s achievements in the A&PI and LGBT communities. Complimentary champagne will be provided. Please RSVP to Sara Kunitake at sara@apiwellness.org or 415-292-3420 x 373, www.apiwellness.org/pride_2009.html

[6.24.09] G.E.T. F.A.M.O.U.S. 2009: For the Love Of Women (F.L.O.W.) presents Gays Expressing Through Fashion and Music Originating Unique Styles G.E.T. F.A.M.O.U.S. Who doesn’t want to be famous?    I see them all time: the local celebrities, the promoters, and the patrons. This event seeks to promote the hottest, most unique gays that are making statements through fashion and music. GET FAMOUS will consist of a live showcase welcoming Atlanta based artist, Fiona Simone, to 2009 SF Pride weekend and featuring local artist.  GET FAMOUS will also open the doors to promoters and act as the beacon of information for patrons for SF Pride weekend. 7:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., VELVET, 3411 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, $10-$15, www.myspace.com/MacGab.

[6.24.09] Queer Performers Showcase: Garrin Benfisld - Freestyle acoustic rock. Nationally touring singer/songwriter who has performed with rock greats including Boz Scaggs, Al Stewart, etc. Also on this show, progressive rock band, Headshear. Fourth of four Wednesday night concerts in June featuring Queer musicians at the Climate Theater. 8:00 p.m., Climate Theater, 285 9th Street, $7-$15 sliding scale, www.musicboxseries.com.

[6.24.09] The Playground's Pre Pride Weekend Kick-Off Party: A Weekly Hip Hop Party with hot go go boys, DJ's spinning the best in Hip Hop, Mash-ups and Latin Beats. $5 You Call It's, any drink or shot until 10:30 p.m.. As well as other great drink specials including $3 Well Drinks, and $7 Tall Long Islands. 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., Bench and Bar, 2111 Franklin Street, Oakland, Cost TBD, 510.444.2266, www.bench-and-bar.com.

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[6.25.09 & 6.26.09] Pink Martini with the San Francisco Symphony: From pounding Cuban beats to the heart-wrenching tunes of a smoky Paris nightclub, Pink Martini brings together a variety of musical styles. Influenced by Latin music, jazz, cabaret, and a variety of other styles, this 12-piece ensemble mixes melodies and rhythms from around world to create something fresh and new. 8:00 p.m., Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave, $20-$100, www.sfsymphony.org/season/Event.aspx?eventid+35170.

[6.25.09 & 6.26.09] Let's Get Loud: The 31st Annual Pride Concert: The Lesbian Gay Chorus of SF and the Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band proudly present "Let's Get Loud!", the 31st annual Pride Concert.  Featuring special guests The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus, The Lollipop Guild, and Vocal Minority, this show will span the musical spectrum and crescendo to a spectacular finale. This year marks the 40th anniversary of New York's Stonewall Riots, the world-changing event that launched the modern gay rights movement in the United States. The past 4 decades have propelled us from the strife of Stonewall to the blossoming of marriage equality.  Let us sweep you into pride weekend! Tickets are available at www.sfprideconcert.org or by phone at 1-800-838-3006. 8:00 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church and Center, 1187 Franklin Street, $15-$35, www.sfprideconcert.org.

[6.25.09, 6.26.09 & 6.27.09] Pride Celebration Brunch and Sunset Cruises: Celebrate Pride Week San Francisco style with Dragonfly Adventure Cruises. We are San Francisco's Premier LGBT charter company and are offering a spectacular excursion around the City's famed waterfront. Dragonflies, our signature drink and exquisitely tasty fare are compliments of the Captain. Take in the views from the famed McCovey Cove, Giants Ballpark, Bay Bridge, Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, Marina Green, Palace of Fine Arts and Presidio Army Base. We'll pause near the Golden Gate Bridge for spectacular photo opportunities! Brunch Cruise 11:00 a.m. and Sunset Cruise 6:00 p.m., Dragonfly Adventure Cruises, Call for pickup location, $129 per person, 415.722.9310, www.dragonflyadventurecruises.com/2009/pride.

[6.25.09] Identity' Writers Workshop Presentation: Beginning the last week of May, Femina Potens will be offering an intensive writers’ workshop for women and Queers that will culminate in a reading performance with the National Queer Arts Festival. Writer Beth Mattson will be facilitating this month long project with writers addressing the theme of ‘Identity’.  Join us as we unveil and celebrate the work of these talented writers. 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Femina Potens Art Gallery, 2199 Market Street, Free and open to the public, www.feminapotens.org.

[6.25.09] Opening and Reception for “Polk Street Stories Project – Street Families: Homeless Queer Youth in San Francisco” by Joey Plaster: Good Vibrations is proud to present "Polk Street: Lives in Transition," a multimedia exhibit examining Polk Street's history through the lens of current neighborhood change, focusing on the 1980s to the present. Oral historian and journalist Joey Plaster and photographer Gabriela Hasbun present portraits and personal audio stories from twenty stakeholders who are living through and shaping changes on the street that birthed San Francisco's Pride Parade. Enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres as you explore the hidden history of this neighborhood. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Good Vibrations Polk Street Gallery, 1620 Polk Street, Free, events.goodvibes.com.

[6.25.09] Ritual Mayhem with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence: Join the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence (SPI) at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts for an outrageous evening of rituals, readings and performances from throughout SPI history including: Condom Savior Mass, Rosary in Time of Nuclear Peril, The Sister Sock Show, The Pitch Bitches and Current Sister Vows. This FREE event is part of the Sisters’ YBCA exhibition, Under A Full Moon: 30 Years of Perpetual Indulgence, which celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of America’s first order of 21st century nuns. 6:30 p.m., Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission Street, Free but donations welcome, www.ybca.org.

[6.25.09] Tasty - Ladies Night: A party for Women who Love Women and their open minded friends! Features Great Drink Specials, A Variety Show, Sexy Dancers, and much more… DJ spinning the best in Hip Hop, R&B, & Rap! Show times start at 11:45 p.m. so get their early and let's party! 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., Bench and Bar, 2111 Franklin Street, Oakland, Cost TBD, www.bench-and-bar.com.

 

 

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[06.26.09] Two Spirit Wellness Gathering: One day gathering focused on Two Spirit wellness with an emphasis on health disparities, identity, transgendered issues, youth, and presentation of results from a nationwide survey of Two Spirit health. 9:00 a.m.  - 5:00 p.m., Veterans War Memorial Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue at McAllister Street.  Shake the Feathers: Native American Two Spirit Pride festivities with a focus on HIV/AIDS awareness. The award winning Native American drag troupe, the Brush Arbor Gurlz will be performing along-side the femmcee of the evening Landa Lakes. The event is free and open to everyone. 7:30pm. The SF LGBT Center, 1800 Market St. at Octavia. www.baaits.org, twospiritwellness@gmail.com.

 

 

[6.26.09] All Out For Love: Honoring Grand Marshals and Community Leaders. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., CAV, 1666 Market Street, $10 donation, alloutforlove@gmail.com.

[6.26.09] Barely Legal Comedy with Marga and The Boys: “Marga and the Boys- Barely Legal Comedy”  The hilarious homo hit returns on Pride week featuring “America’s Most Wanted Latina Lesbian” Marga Gomez (LOGO, Comedy Central) and the funniest, queerest boys in town: Marty Grimes AKA The Big Gay of The South Bay, David Hawkins a comedian/filmmaker/exhibitionist and the charming Nate Blanchard - nineteen years old and hoping to quit Starbucks by July. Don’t let the LGBT parade pass you by without some huge laughs and maybe a boner. 8:00 p.m., SF LGBT Center Rainbow Room, 1800 Market Street, $15 Brown Paper Tickets, www.queerculturalcenter.org.

[6.26.09] EYECANLOVEHER: Dance party for LGBT community with LIVE performances by the Eye Candy Dancers, R &B diva Monifah, and more. Hosted by Jessica Holter of The Punany Poets. DJ Pam The Funkstress Celebrity DJ TBA. Lots of prizes, give a ways and contest. 9:00 p.m., Maxwell's Lounge, 341 13th Street, Oakland, $30, www.eyecandyentertainment.biz.

 

 

 

[6.26.09] Free Clinical Chest and Breast Exams: Lyon-Martin is proud to offer free clinical chest and breast exams to LGB women and trans folks. Doctors and nurses will be available to provide exams, make mammogram referrals and answer questions about breast and chest health. Come and learn how to examine yourself and stay healthy. 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Dolores Park, Dolores Street btwn 18th and 20th Streets, Free, www.lyon-matrin.org.

[6.26.09] Latin Explosion Pre Pride Party: Northern California’s Biggest and Best Latino Party takes place every Friday night. Featuring weekly Go Go Boy Shower Shows, Go Go dancers, giveaways, great drink specials, performers and much more. Dj’s spinning the best in hip hop, latin, and house. 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., Bench and Bar, 2111 Franklin Street, Oakland, Cost TBD, www.bench-and-bar.com.

[6.26.09] Lollipop: Pride never tasted so sweet. Join Lollipop as we bring you the hottest party to hit the SF Pride scene. Sexy Go-Go's, DJ spinning the hottest in Top 40, Hip Hop, Mash Ups, Salsa, Electro and everything in between. Hosted by Janina Gavankar "PAPI" from The L Word! We are taking over Club 525 in the city and trust us after this night, pride will never be the same! Club 525- 525 Howard St. San Francisco. We will be partying from 9p-3a. Hosted by Janina Gavankar "Papi" of The L Word 21+. www.lollipopsf.com

[6.26.09] Queer Playground & Eclipse Joint Play Party: We are delighted to join with Eclipse hosts, Ms. Cat and Ajax, for our Welcome Pride Weekend celebration. The Queer Playground is a queer leather party for everyone of every gender who identifies as queer. Lesbian, gay, fag, dyke, genderqueer, genderfucker, gender-bender, differently- abled queer, queer of color, trans, MTF, FTM, bisexual, pansexual, transexual, omnisexual, questioning, intersexed, trysexual, whateversexual, bring your hot SM energy and play the night away! Membership required and always available at the door for just $10 (1 yr.) RSVP's requested, but not required Volunteer for one hour and your admission is free! (DMs needed! Please!) Email: thecaptainsboi@gmail.com Be proud! Rig Daddy and Sam, the Captain's boi. 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.,  SFCitadel, 1277 Mission Street, $30, www.sfcitadel.org.

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[6.27.09] SF Pride Celebration 2009 - DAY 1

[6.27.09] PINK TRIANGLE Installation and Dedication Ceremony   7:30 AM – 10 AM.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Friends of the Pink Triangle is a group of volunteers who, on a tiny budget, construct a gigantic pink triangle on Twin Peaks. It can be seen for 20 miles. The Pink Triangle has been installed for each Pride weekend since 1996, as a visible yet mute reminder of man’s inhumanity to man. This symbol, which was used as in an attempt to label and shame has been embraced by the gay community as a symbol of pride. We must remind people of the hatred and prejudice of the past to help educate others and try to prevent such hatred from happening again. What happened in the Holocaust must not be forgotten and must not be repeated. This will be the 14th display of the Pink Triangle high atop San Francisco's Twin Peaks.

PINK TRIANGLE INSTALLATION is Saturday June 27, 2009 from 7:30am-10am Volunteers needed.

PINK TRIANGLE DEDICATION CEREMONY at 10:30am with the Grand Marshals of the parade plus Local, State and National elected officials who will all speak out against hatred and bigotry and offer promise for a bright future. Followed by a champagne christening of the 2009 Pink Triangle.

Cloris Leachman will be telling “The History of the Pink Triangle” at the beginning of this year’s commemoration ceremony on Saturday June 27 at 10:30 am.  She is an Emmy and Oscar-winning actress of stage, film, and television. 
Congressman Jared Polis of Colorado recently returned from Iraq and will speak of the outrageous and tragic events that are taking place there toward the LGBT community. 
Lieutenant Dan Choi  He declared his sexual orientation publicly on national television (The Rachel Maddow Show), resulting in his recent notification of military discharge.  He fights for the repeal of the discriminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy.
California Senator Mark Leno,
California Assemblyman Tom Ammiano,
S.F. Supervisor Bevan Dufty,
S.F. Treasurer Jose’ Cisneros, 
President of the S.F. Bd. of Supervisors David Chui,
S.F. Supervisor David Campos
Many Grand Marshals of the Parade will also be present.
THE BAND:  We are delighted that the SF Lesbian Gay Freedom Band will be performing again this year

Organizer/Contact: Patrick Carney (415) 247-1100 ext. 142 (415-726-4914 cell valid only day of event). For more information: www.thepinktriangle.com  patc@hellermanus.com
 

[6.27.09] Gary Virginia & Donna Sachet  Present the 11^th Annual Pride Brunch: Don't miss the BEST Pride event of the season when more than 300 movers & shakers enjoy an all-you-can-eat gourmet brunch, unlimited libations from Stolichnaya & Barefoot Wine, music by Dixieland Dykes + 3, a great silent auction and more! Our presenting sponsor - Harrah's Harvey's Lake Tahoe - has a $5,000 Vacation Package in the Live Auction that you won't want to miss. And the best part of this annual tradition is hearing the personal, heartfelt stories of the celebrity and other Grand Marshals, whom you can meet up close and personal during the opening reception. Tickets are tax deductible and available online at www.positiveresource.org.  VIP Tickets are $100 and include name in the printed program, front seating and gift bag. Gen. Adm. is $75. Festive Attire or casual wear encouraged ... the Pride Festival is just a block away! 11:00am - 2:00pm,  Hotel Whitcomb Ballroom, 1231 Market Street @ 8th Street (Civic Center MUNI subway, )San Francisco, CA. Questions to Donna: 415-695-1942; or Gary 415-867-5004. 

[6.27 to 6.28] The DISCO: The DISCO returns as the dance celebration of San Francisco Gay PRIDE. Two of the world’s best, uplifting DJs are joining forces with The DISCO’s hallmark of unexpected and happily twisted gay fun stage shows (the music never stops), and unique brand of sexy silliness to take you on a musical journey and joyride of light and sound through-out the night. So get your friends together and come join all those sexy hot real San Francisco men, porn boys, flaggers, drag queens, dancing bears, fag hags and those who love them - be part of The DISCO – San Francisco! 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m., Mezzanine, 444 Jessie Street, $40 RETAIL & ONLINE | $30 thru DISCO HOSTS | $50 at DOOR, www.thediscosf.com.

 

[6.27.08] Good Vibrations Pink Pleasure Party: Express your pride and join the fun at Good Vibrations annual Pink Pleasure Party! Warm up for a night on the town at our post-march party complete with sexy go-go dancers, a hot DJ, drinks, nibbles, and our partners, Olivia Cruises!  Swing on by for the chance to win amazing prizes! 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Good Vibrations Valencia Street, 603 Valencia Street, Free, events.goodvibes.com.

[6.27.09] Free Clinical Chest and Breast Exams: Lyon-Martin is proud to offer free clinical chest and breast exams to LGB women and trans folks. Doctors and nurses will be available to provide exams, make mammogram referrals and answer questions about breast and chest health. Come and learn how to examine yourself and stay healthy. 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Dolores Park, Dolores Street btwn 18th and 20th Streets, Free, www.lyon-matrin.org.

[6.27.09] Gay Liberation Front - Stonewall 40 Reunion: Gay Liberation Front/Stonewall 40 Reception and Reunion at the GLBT Historical Society. Come join us if you were part of the Stonewall or the Gay Liberation Front, as we jointly celebrate 40 years of Liberation, March with us Sunday June 28th in the SF LGBT Pride Parade at 11am. If you were part of the Gay Liberation Front or are a Stonewall Veteran: Join us at the SF Glut Historical Society Saturday at 3pm June 27th, the actually anniversary of Stonewall. Join us if you were with Daughters of Bilitis, Mattachine Society, SIR, Imperial Court or early Leather/Bike clubs. We are our History! 3:00 p.m., GLBT Historical Society Room 300, 657 Mission Street, Free, 415.351.1555, www.sf_stonewall_GLF_40@yahoogroups.com.

[6.27.09] La Bota Loca Regional Latin America Stage After Party: The West Cost biggest Latin Cowboy night featuring weekly drag shows, monthly bands, hot Latin Cowboy, with DJ Jorge Eclipse spinning the best in Banda, Duranguense, Ranchera, Norteño, and more. This night will feature go go boys as well as a special performance by a major latin artist. 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., Bench and Bar, 2111 Franklin Street, Oakland. Cost TBD, www.bench-and-bar.com

[6.27.09] Mamas & Papas Pride Potluck Brunch (For LGBTQ Parents and their families): Calling all LGBTQ families!  At our second combined meeting of the year we will be decorating posters for Sunday’s Pride Parade.  Bring your favorite brunch dish to share.  Help your kids build lasting friendships with other children growing up with LGBTQ families.  Mamas & Papas is a project of Our Family Coalition, The Bay Area's LGBTQ Family Organization.  Visit our website for more LGBTQ Pride and Family events: http://www.ourfamily.org. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., The Pride Family Garden, Playground at the corner of Larkin & Grove Streets, FREE, www.ourfamily.org/events/calendar.

[6.27.09] Maud's Reunion: The Maud’s Reunion celebrates the historic women’s bar, the legacy of owner Rikki Streicher and the Maud’s community, and their contributions to lesbian culture and San Francisco, upon the 20th anniversary of its closing in 1989.  At one time the longest running women’s bar in the world and located in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury, the Maud’s Reunion will be held in the same spot where every day was full of pride and sisterhood for 23 years.  All are welcome to gather to share the spirit of Maud’s whether old Maudie or new. 3:00 p.m., Finnegan's Wake (formely Maud's), 937 Cole Street, Free, maudsreunion@gmail.com

[6.27.09] Rebel Girl: Don’t miss Rebel Girl: The Hottest Dyke  March After-Party!!!  Resident DJ China G & L Word’s DJ DeLux will make you dance all night long to electro, mash-ups, and hip-hop! Hundreds of sexy ladies & their friends! Sexy go-go’s! Get there early. 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., Richshaw Stop, 155 Fell Street, $15, www.myspace.com/rebelgirlsf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[6.27.09] Sugar Pop: Join Lollipop productions for the hottest Dyke March after party. SUGARPOP, Hosted by Davonee and Charlene of LOGO's Gimme Sugar. Come for the Sexy Ladies, Come for the Sexy DJ's, and of course come and show your PRIDE! Walking distance from Delores Park in the city. 2p-8p. Bruno's. 2389 Mission Street San Francisco. For all the info log onto www.lollipopsf.com

 

[6.27.09] San Francisco Dyke March: The Dyke March presents an evening of sweet sounds to fill your heart & soul. Singing sensation Chavé Alexander (aka Alotta Boutté) began belting out the tunes in her very young years. Recently joining the cast of Beach Blanket Babylon, Chavé is sure to make this a night to remember. Also featured for your delight will be M.K. Spatt, teenage musical wonder, who rocked the Dyke March stage in 2008 with her band "The Trykes". Visit our www.thedykemarch.org for our extensive Special Needs Services at the march, for ways to donate, and for other events. Also, we are seeking volunteers for everything from setup to sales to security. Contact us at info@thedykemarch.org. Rally & Entertainment 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and March @ 7:00 p.m., Dolores Park, 18th Street & Dolores Street, Free, www.thedykemarch.org

[6.27.09] SHANGRI-LA: Shangri-la, Every Fourth Saturday of the Month at the Endup, is the Ultimate Asian & Pacific Islander LGBT Dance Party in San Francisco.  Shangri-la provides a safe dance space for A&PI LGBT’s to congregate and socialize and empower themselves and their A&PI culture and identity.  It features DJ’s from the A&PI LGBT community. Shangri-la also has been providing financial assistance to non-profit organizations in the Bay Area by designating partial proceeds of the cover charge to the organization.  SHANGRI-LA also works with A&PI Wellness Center in assisting their HIV outreach efforts by allowing their Health Education Team to conduct outreach to its patrons. Past recipients of their fundraising efforts are Project Open Hand, A&PI Wellness Center, Gay Asian Pacific Alliance. 9:00 p.m. -6:00 a.m., The Endup Club, 401 6th Street, FREE before 11 p.m. $15 before 2 a.m. and $20 after 2 a.m., www.shangrilasf.com

[6.27.09] Studlicious: This event is for women loving women, and the open minded. This is a variety show. Which consist of lip singing, rapping, and exotic dancers and more. 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., Rainbow Room, 21859 Mission Blvd., Hayward, $10, Studlicious Entertainment @ Myspace.com.

[6.27.09] Sundance Saloon Pre-Pride Country-Western Dance: The Sundance Saloon Pre-Pride Country-Western Dance features two-steppin’ and line dancin’ on the beautiful hardwood floor of the Whitcomb Hotel ballroom in the company of hundreds of cowboys and cowgirls. What better way to start your Pride weekend! This event is a benefit for the Positive Resource Center and San Francisco Pride. 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m., Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 Market Street, $10, www.sundancesaloon.org

[6.27.09] The 15 Association and Men of SF Citadel Present a joint Play Party: Into Rubber, Uniforms, fetish, BDSM, Kink? The 15 Association and the SF Citadel host the 2009 Men's Pride Dungeon Party. Join Men of all colors, shapes and sizes -- GBT men over 21 -- at the world class SF Citadel Dungeon. Wear your Boots, leather, uniforms, gear, rubber, or just a jockstrap. Bring ropes paddles, whips, toys or just brains. Bring a friends or meet new ones. No membership required. 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., SFCitadel, 1277 Mission Street, $30, www.sfcitadelmen.org

[6.27.09] Bernadette Peters with the San Francisco Symphony: Bernadette Peters joins the San Francisco Symphony in an evening of musical favorites. She brought the audience to their feet last year—don’t miss a magical evening of song that will show why she is one of the gems of the American stage."As an actress, singer, comedienne and all-around warming presence, Bernadette Peters has no peer in the musical theatre right now."  - The New York Times. 8:00 p.m., Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave, $20-$90, www.sfsymphony.org/season/Event.aspx?eventid+34894

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[6.28.09] SF Pride Celebration & Parade 2009 - DAY 2

[6.28.09] A Faithful Witness: A  Service of Holy Communion symbolizing the oneness in God.  This is a service which in which we remember that God is with us in our struggles and that  God is the God  all. 9:00 a.m., Market Street Parade Route, Free, www.temenos.org

[6.28.09] BIG! Presents: MASSIVE - The Ultra Destination for the Big, the Bear and the Proud at the hottest nightclub in SOMA, MIST Ultra Lounge. MASSIVE first hit the scene for IBR at the Stud and we had over 400 People rocking through the night, and this event promises to be even bigger!  We will have Big, Bear and Chaser Go-Go Dancers, Video Mixing by DJ Vinyl and other Guest DJs, and hot hot people filling the joint.  Mist has 2 floors, 4 bars, VIP lounge, smoking lounge and a Plexiglas dance floor on the second floor that looks down to the bottom floor. This is the not-to-miss Pride Party for the Big and Bear Community. Doors at 6PM. $5 Cover before 9PM, $10 Cover after 9PM, www.phattestevents.com

[6.28.09] Club Hemp-Hop: A Celebration of the Afrosoul LGBT Culture: CLUB HEMP-HOP a Soul in the City Urban Advocates event is a night of entertainment, food, and prizes.   You’re invited to dance the night away to the Afro-Carribean, 70`s Soul and Hot Hip-Hop and Reggae sounds from Bay Area’s best DJs as well as featured live Entertainment, food, door prizes and fun await you after the parade South of Market at 1123 Folsom & 7th Street, at Julie’s Supper Club II. 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., Julie's Supper Club II, 1123 Folsom Street, FREE, www.soulinthecity.org

[6.28.09] FRESH @ Ruby Skye: FRESH @ Ruby Skye is San Francisco's hottest monthly t-dance! Join us at Union Square's historic hot spot - Ruby Skye. DJ Kimberly S. spins her high-energy feel-good vocals for San Francisco’s hottest gay crowd! Ruby Skye is unlike any other venue in San Francisco with world-class lighting/AV/sound system. FRESH donates monthly to local non-profits, closing in on $100,000 in total donations. 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., Ruby Skye, 420 Mason Street, $20/$25 limited Presale tickets and $25 at the door, www.freshsf.com.

 

 

 

 

 

[6.28.09] The DISCO: The DISCO returns as the dance celebration of San Francisco Gay PRIDE. Two of the world’s best, uplifting DJs are joining forces with The DISCO’s hallmark of unexpected and happily twisted gay fun stage shows (the music never stops), and unique brand of sexy silliness to take you on a musical journey and joyride of light and sound through-out the night. So get your friends together and come join all those sexy hot real San Francisco men, porn boys, flaggers, drag queens, dancing bears, fag hags and those who love them - be part of The DISCO – San Francisco! 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m., Mezzanine, 444 Jessie Street, $40 RETAIL & ONLINE | $30 thru DISCO HOSTS | $50 at DOOR, www.thediscosf.com.

 

[6.28.09] Sundance Saloon After Pride Country-Western Dance: Note: Sundance Saloon will not be at our regular location on June 26.  We will resume at 550 Barneveld (*space550) on July 5 Sundance Saloon presents a special After-Pride celebration in the gorgeous ballroom of the Whitcomb Hotel, right adjacent to the Civic Center festivities!  This has become an enormously popular event and a great way to round out the day. Dance ‘til you drop on the City’s most beautiful permanent hardwood floor Featuring: country-western dance lessons 6:00 - 7:30 pm, two-steppin’ and line dancin’ 7:30 - 11:00 pm.  This is a benefit for the San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Celebration Committee. 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 Market Street, $5, www.sundancesaloon.org

[6.28.09] Cool down and heat up at the SF Citadel's post-pride party!: Cool down and heat up at the SF Citadel's post-pride party! Join us after the parade at San Francisco's premier dungeon space! Cool off with the air conditioning, water, and savory snacks… then
heat up with Japanese rope bondage and suspension demo , single tail whip demonstration, and a red-hot wax play show! This social event will cost just $10.00 at the door, and SF Citadel membership is not required! This pansexual party is not a play event (though naked people and naughty behavior are always welcome at the Citadel) but rather a rare opportunity to tour the Citadel, socialize with fellow pervs, and see some hot performances- you don't want to miss it! We will need volunteers to work cashier at this event (no training required)- work a one hour shift and get into the event for free! To volunteer, please e-mail Volunteers@sfcitadel.org. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., SF Citadel, 1277 Mission Street, $30, www.sfcitadel.org.

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[6.30.09] Queer Cultural Center Presents Creating Queer Community: Queer Cultural Center will provide commissions between $100 - $500 innovative projects in any artistic medium. Projects that are multi-ethnic and/or cross-cultural in their approach or methodology are strongly encouraged. To be eligible to apply, you must attend this workshop (there are NO exceptions), which will feature presentations by artists who have originated projects that exemplify the program’s community-building and diversification goals. Evaluation criteria include: artistic integrity and originality, community impact and the applicants capacity to complete the project. Previous grantees from any cycle may NOT reapply to this entry-level program. 7:00 p.m., Voice Factory, 1519 Mission Street, Free, www.queerculturalcenter.org.

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[8.13 & 8.16] Homo A Go Go: This is a four day event that draws participants from all around the world, featuring over 40 musical acts, 100 films, a fashion show and three day craft fair -- along with a gazzilion hot boys, cute girls and irresistible trannies. Times and locations vary, for more information please visit, www.homoagogo.com.