Don’t miss all the happening events during Pride Month! Scroll down for a complete list of Official Events or click on a bolded date on the calendar to skip ahead.
Santa Cruz LGBT Pride Parade and Festival: The Pride Parade takes us through the heart of downtown Santa Cruz, and then across the river to the Festival. Overlooking the San Lorenzo River, San Lorenzo Park provides a welcoming site for the Festival. Watch all sorts of performers at the Duck Pond Stage, wander the aisles of the merchant booth area, stop by the dance tent, or relax on the riverbank. Downtown Santa Cruz is just across the footbridge over the river. Note: Dogs (except service dogs) and alcohol are not permitted in the park. Parade 11:00 a.m., Pacific Ave. & Cathcart St., Santa Cruz. Festival 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota St., Santa Cruz. Free. 831-427-4009, http://diversitycenter.org/programs/santa-cruz-glbtiq-pride.
Making Room for Wonder:
Wonder opens horizons of possibility beyond the constraints of “nature” and “law.” It makes room for desire, doubt, dreams, experimentation, resistance, things not known and considered unimaginable. Under the current totalitarian political regime, where options appear to close at every turn, wonder may still free the spirit and the mind to imagine and enact alternatives. This exhibition explores the territories that “wonder” may share with “queer.”
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activelyOUT in the Afternoon in San Francisco
is a social mixer on Sunday afternoon for discerning professionals who want to come out and relax with other like minded people while sipping champagne or wine tasting from some fabulous vintners. Come welcome Pride Month with Queer Arts Festival and activelyOUT. For more details visit
www.activelyOUT.com.
Family Dinner Night Out:
Take the night off and join LGBTQ families for a family dinner at The Squat and Gobble Cafe & Crepery-Castro. Every Tuesday after 5:00 p.m. is family dinner night, and a special kids menu will be available for children. 15% of profits go to Our Family Coalition. 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Squat and Gobble Cafe, 3600 16th St. at Market and Noe, San Francisco. 415-981-1960,
www.ourfamily.org.
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The Center | Start Here, Go Anywhere:
The San Francisco LGBT Community Center invites you to attend a building-wide celebration launching Pride month activities! Music. Performances. Films. Edibles & Refreshments. Info about City and Neighborhood Offerings. An all ages party with activities for all! Start out at the Center, find out what’s going on in the community and go anywhere! Check our website for specific activity times throughout the day. Donations benefiting The Center will be requested but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market St. at Octavia, San Francisco. 415-865-5649,
www.sfcenter.org.
Mamas & Papas:
LGBTQ Parents with Children 5-8 Years: Join the Mamas & Papas for a family dinner and discussion on queer parenting 101. For free childcare call 415-981-1960. 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market St. at Octavia, San Francisco. Free. 415-981-1960,
www.ourfamily.org.
Bi-licious:
A succulent evening of thought-provoking art and performance featuring the emerging talents of bisexual visual artists, comedians, dancers, filmmakers, musicians, poets, writers and activists. Opening reception for the art show, followed by the performance and an interactive panel discussion with bisexual artists and activists. Art Reception 6:00 p.m., Performance 7:30 p.m., SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market St. at Octavia, 2nd Floor, San Francisco. $8-15 sliding scale. 415-864-4124,
www.queerculturalcenter.org.
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Show and Tell:
Pairing a visual artist and a storyteller, Show and Tell looks at the historical idea of collaborationand how it builds, re-invents and mortars art and community. Curator Sara Seinberg matches rapper/poet Elitrea Frye with painter Shirley Carter; singer/performer Carmen White works with visual artist Sookie Koban. Seinberg presents the artists with a historical bonding to work with. Could be Plato and Aristotle, could be Hall and Oates. Can't be anything but gorgeous. Come and find out. 7:00 p.m., Mama Calizo’s Voice Factory, 1519 Mission St., San Francisco. $8-15 sliding scale. 415-864-4124,
www.queerculturalcenter.org.
Pride Business Expo:
GGBA's Pride Business Expo is one of the largest LGBT business trade shows in the nation. This event is the premier showcase for our members, with over 100 exhibitor displays from the top LGBT supporting companies in the Greater Bay Area. This offers visitors an opportunity to meet with companies and business professionals from the Bay Area who are committed to the LGBT community. To further entice visitors we also provide door prizes, free food, free samples from restaurants and wineries, entertainment and a silent auction with lots of great items. 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 Market St., San Francisco. Free. 415-865-5545,
www.ggba.com.
Family Dinner Night Out: See Tuesday, June 3 listing for details.
Remembering June Jordan:
Queer poets come together for one stellar night of poetry and performance, to commemorate the continuing legacy of the bisexual African American poet, the late and beloved June Jordan. These artists (alumni of June Jordan’s Poetry for the People program) will read their own poems and share selections of Jordan’s work that changed both their politics and their writing.
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Dream Queen’s Revue: Best drag show in San Francisco! No cover charge - shows 10 PM 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Variety of drag performers. 10:00 p.m., Aunt Charlie’s Lounge, 133 Turk St. at Taylor, San Francisco. Free. 415-441-2922, www.auntcharlieslounge.com.
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LGBTQ Parents Panel & Reception:
A special Father's Day event! Are you an LGBTQ parent who formed your family through surrogacy, or are you an LGBTQ prospective parent who is thinking of surrogacy? Join us for a special evening just for you! Panel 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Reception 6:30
p.m. - 8:00 p.m., SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market St. at Octavia, San Francisco. Free. Contact Julia at 415-981-1960 to RSVP.
www.ourfamily.org.
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4th Annual Queer Women of Color Film Festival: Please see Friday, June 13 listing for details.
Project Eden Gay Prom: Gay Prom is a drug-free dance for LGBTQ youth & allies 20 years of age & younger. This dance is attended by youth from the Bay Area as well as from Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, Sacramento, Mendocino, Solano, Marin, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Benito, and other counties throughout California. Project Eden's Gay Prom is one of the longest running LGBTQ proms in the nation according to research completed by national Geographic. Key elements of the Prom include alcohol & drug prevention, health and safety services, increased community connectedness and support of LGBTQ youth, and of course, celebration and fun! 7:00 p.m. – midnight, Centennial Hall, 22292 Foothill Blvd., Hayward. $25 each, $20 each for groups of 10 or more. 510-247-8200, www.gayprom.org.
Rally the Troupes 4: Please see Friday, June 13 listing for details.
4th Annual Queer Women of Color Film Festival: Please see Friday, June 13 listing for details.
Family Dinner Night Out: See Tuesday, June 3 listing for details.
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activelyOUT after Work in San Francisco: is a time for professionals from various companies and disciplines to come together to mix and mingle. A relevant topic is chosen each month to attract professionals after work from 6 to 8pm on either a Wednesday or Thursday. For more details visit www.activelyOUT.com.
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Beyond “Chemistry:” From Explosive Scenes to Long Term Reactivity: Stefanos and Chey will mix data from the bottom and top to describe the catalysts to create great scenes - shared awareness and communication. What happens before you ever pick up a flogger or feel rope against your skin is often the most important factor in whether your scene is delightful or disappointing (or even dangerous). They will also break down the compound structures of meeting potential play partners. This class is intended for novices, but experienced players may find lost elements. This event is 18+. 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St., San Francisco. $10-20 sliding scale. sfcitadel@gmail.com, www.sfcitadel.org.
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Fresh Meat Festival: Get your tickets now for this outrageously popular, critically acclaimed, history-making event! The Fresh Meat Festival is the only festival of its kind in North America, celebrated for its powerful, joyful, deeply moving performances. Transgender and queer hip hop, hula, modern dance, opera, gospel music, Afro-Colombian dance, traditional clogging, theater, live music and more! Performances by Artistic Director Sean Dorsey, Nejla Baguio, the Barbary Coast Cloggers, Colombian Soul, Freeplay Dance Crew, Prado Gomez, Jose Luis Munoz (from Carla Lucero’s opera Juana), Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu, Scott Turner Schofield, the Transcendence Gospel Choir and Shawna Virago. The 2008 Fresh Meat Festival is part of the National Queer Arts Festival. These shows sell out – advance tickets are strongly recommended! Thursday – Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Opening reception Thursday following performance, Sunday at 7:00 p.m. with ASL Interpretation. Project Artaud Theater, 450 Florida St. between 17th and Mariposa, San Francisco. $15, Box Office 415-863-9834. www.freshmeatproductions.org.
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Mani-Pedi Cabaret: High-femme, low-femme, anti-femme: a nail salon by any other name would still smell as toxic. Join us for a night of perverse performance exploring expressions of intense femininity with Sex Worker Art Show creator Annie Oakley, artist Sara Thustra, musician Shawna Virago, performance extravaganza Elan, burlesque star Cherry Galette, poet Leah Lakshmi Piepezna Samarasinha, host Michelle Tea, and others. 8:00 p.m., SomArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St., San Francisco. $10-15 sliding scale. 415-864-4124, qccfestival@gmail.com, www.queerculturalcenter.org.
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Mr. & Ms. Alameda County Leather Contest Meet & Greet: The Alameda County Leather Corps Presents its 17th Annual Mr. & Ms. Alameda County Leather Title Contest, the weekend before Pride as a pride week kick off. The Theme for this year’s contest is "Sacred" and the beneficiaries are Children's Hospital Infectious Disease Department and Vital Life Services. We are starting off the Friday night meet and greet with a BBQ on the patio of the World Famous Turf club. 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., World Famous Turf Club, 22519 Main St., Hayward. 510-633-9677, msacl2006@aol.com, www.acleather.org.
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A Queer Night at the Opera: Back by popular demand, A Queer Night at the Opera aims to satisfy fans and neophytes alike. The show is a gentle introduction to the art of opera in a non-intimidating atmosphere. It also puts a spin on the medium by presenting old favorites in a queer context and featuring works by queer composers. We've gathered a great group of local queer singers, and have lots of new material along with a few showstoppers from last year. Created and produced by Leslie Hassberg. 7:30 p.m., SomArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St., San Francisco. $10-15 sliding scale. 415-864-4124, qccfestival@gmail.com, www.queerculturalcenter.org
Fresh Meat Festival: See Thursday, June 19 listing for details.
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Transgender Parent Support Group: Are you or your partner a transgender parent or considering parenthood? This group is an opportunity to connect with your peers and get mutual support. Facilitated by Rosa Reinikainen, MFT. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market St. at Octavia, San Francisco. Free. For free childcare call Julia at 415-981-1960. www.ourfamily.org.
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Mr. & Ms. Alameda County Leather Contest: The Alameda County Leather Corps Presents its 17th Annual Mr. & Ms. Alameda County Leather Title Contest, the weekend before Pride as a pride week kick off. The Theme for this year’s contest is "Sacred" and the beneficiaries are Children's Hospital Infectious Disease Department and Vital Life Services. Our Emcees for the evening are former IML Jeff Tucker and Bubblinsugare. Doors 6:30 p.m., Contest 7:00 p.m., Hill and Valley Club, 1808 B St., Hayward. $20 in advance through www.frantix.net, $25 at the door. 510-633-9677, msacl2006@aol.com, www.acleather.org.
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Unmask the Mysteries Gala: The Unmask the Mysteries Masquerade Gala and Awards of Distinction, June 21st in downtown San Jose promises to be a memorable evening with an intoxicating menu and the sounds of Capoeira and Samba filling the air. Exotic models featuring unique body art by MAC Cosmetics will celebrate the AIDS Coalition Silicon Valley’s unique collection of masks created by celebrities, politicians and international stars. The event is a terrific forum to lay bare the mythology of HIV/AIDS and, at the same time, pay tribute to those in our community who have contributed significantly to the fight against AIDS. 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Rotary Summit Center, 88 S. Fourth St., San Jose. 408-451-9255, utminfo@aidscoalition.org, www.unmaskthemysteries.com
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GALA Concert: Golden Gate Men’s Chorus summer concert series, with the West Coast premier of commissioned work Queer Hosannas by David Del Tredici. 8:00 p.m., San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak St., San Francisco. $20. 415-668-4462, info@ggmc.org, www.ggmc.org.
Fresh Meat Festival: See Thursday, June 19 listing for details.
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Club La Zeez Pre-Pride Dance Extravaganza: Join the hottest and most exotic Middle Eastern and South Asian LGBT crowd in San Francisco for non-stop music, free appetizers, and our famous male and female belly dancers! Enjoy DJ remixes of Middle Eastern, Arabic, Latin, Indian & International hits. 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m., Club Eight, 1151 Folsom St., San Francisco. $12 before 10:30 p.m., $15 after. http://www.myspace.com/la_zeez_dance.
Black Pride and Juneteenth Extravaganza: Presented by Club Rimshot and co-sponsored by The Black Professionals Network, activelyOUT and The Bayard Rustin Coalition, this will be the PARTY OF ALL PARTIES for Black Gay and Lesbians and their friends from all over the world. This is a 21+ event. 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., Club Anton, 428 3rd St., Oakland. $15. 510-463-0165, www.clubrimshot.com.
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame! Oakland Athletics vs. Florida Marlins: Enjoy stadium treats and a great baseball game in the company of other LGBTQ families. A great event for families with older children. 1:05 p.m., McAfee Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. Our Family Coalition has reserved a block of seats for a special rate of $7 per ticket. For tickets RSVP to Julia at 415-981-1960. www.ourfamily.org.
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Rainbow Community Center Pride Picnic: The RCC's Pride Picnic is open to all LGBT families, friends and supporters. It will be held in beautiful Larkey Park, next to the Lindsay Wildlife Museum in the City of Walnut Creek. Larkey Park features a great close-in outdoor recreation swimming pool, large grassy parts complete with playground and picnic equipment and shaded areas provided by large leafy trees. There are lots of trails nearby for hiking and recreation. Participants are encouraged to bring food, drinks, picnic blanket and basket, frisbees or other outdoor fun games and activities. 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Larkey Park, 2751 Buena Vista Ave., Walnut Creek. $5. 925-692-0090, rcc@rainbowcc.org, www.rainbowcc.org.
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XPlore: Edge Play: Join the Society of Janus and instructor Deja Black as she delves into the intense world of Edge Play. Discussion and demonstrations addressing the wide range of this style of scene, the unique negotiation challenges when you play on the edge, and safety issues will be covered. The Janus XPlore series is a presentation of several “overview” classes. These classes are intended to give the participants a solid, high-level overview of one area - not an in-depth class, but a great launching point to ask questions, and really see the wide range of activities possible. Doors at 1:00 p.m., Class 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St., San Francisco. $5 for Society of Janus members and reciprocals, $15 for non-members. programs@soj.org, www.soj.org.
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GALA Concert: Golden Gate Men’s Chorus summer concert series, with West Coast premier of commissioned work Queer Hosannas by David Del Tredici. 5:00 p.m., San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak St., San Francisco. $20. 415-668-4462, info@ggmc.org, www.ggmc.org.
Fresh Meat Festival: See Thursday, June 19 listing for details.
Family Dinner Night Out: See Tuesday, June 3 listing for details.
GALA Concert: See Saturday, June 21 listing for details.
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SF Leather Pride Meet & Greet: An event to welcome visiting Leather/Kink people to SF Pride and the SF Leather/Kink scene. It will also highlight the opening of Chaps II, the only full-time Leather Bar in SF. The Leather Pride Contingent, Leather Alley, Chaps II and Kelly Hart, representative for the Leather Community on the SF Pride Board, will host the event. Meet and mingle with leaders in the SF Bay Area Leather scene, enjoy hot celebrity go-go dancers and find out where all the action is during Pride Week. 7:00 p.m., Chaps Bar, 1225 Folsom St. between 8th and 9th, San Francisco. Never a cover charge at Chaps. 415-255-2427, david@chapsbarsanfrancisco.com, www.chapsbarsanfrancisco.com.
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Martini Wednesdays: It’s Ladies night in the Castro as the producers of CREAM and DELICIOUS present this weekly party. 2 for 1 drinks, free pool, and cool vibes with DJ Jay R. Sexy Go-Go dancers and lots of Martini Specials all night long! 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m., The Café, 2369 Market St., San Francisco. $3. 408-792-3466, creamsf@aol.com, www.creamsf.com.
Dream Queen’s Revue: Please see Wednesday, June 11 listing for details.
Two-Spirit Wellness Gathering – Day 1:
Native LGBT Speakers from different parts of the country will speak of their experiences on health, wellness, recovery and Native ways of healing. Opening Ceremonies start at 9:00 a.m. followed by presentations, panels and workshops throughout the day ending at 5:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided and a dinner reception featuring a keynote speaker will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event will be held at the Veterans Memorial War Building, 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco and is a collaboration with the Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits, the Native American AIDS Project and the Native American Health Center with support from San Francisco Pride and the American Legion Alexander Hamilton Post 448. For information, contact the planning committee at
2spiritwellness@gmail.com. Admission is Free.
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30th Annual Pride Concert: Our Message is Music: The Pride Concert celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band and marks 3 decades of the GLBTQ music movement founded by Jon Reed Sims. Co-hosted with the Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco and the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, the concert kicks off Pride weekend with music that covers a rainbow of expression - from classical to Broadway, from gospel to world, from jazz to cabaret. One of the longest-running annual performances in San Francisco, this anniversary concert features appearances by past conductors, slide shows and archival displays. It's a birthday party you won't forget. 8:00 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Francisco, 1187 Franklin St. at Geary, San Francisco. $15-40. 415-865-ARTS, sfprideconcert@yahoo.com, www.sfprideconcert.org.
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Art Opening with David Steinberg at Good Vibrations Polk St. Gallery: Good Vibrations is proud to present David Steinberg in our Polk Street Gallery. Join the artist and friends for a special reception of the artist’s new series, Divas of San Francisco: Portraits of Transsexual Women. For over five years, David Steinberg has been photographing transsexual women who frequent Divas Nightclub and Bar in San Francisco, the premier transgender club in the U.S. This series was recently vandalized at an art gallery in Seattle, and we are proud to stand by his work. Please join us in honoring his work and the subjects he portrays. He says, “This collection of intimate, revealing photographs portrays the individuality, diversity, and fierce integrity of a group of people who are alternately ignored and fetishized, but rarely acknowledged and appreciated for who they really are.” Exhibit runs June 26 through July 20. Opening Reception June 26, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Good Vibrations Polk St. Gallery, 1620 Polk St., San Francisco. Free. 415-974-8985 x201, clombard@goodvibes.com, www.goodvibes.com.
Mo Butta Film Mixer: Butterfly Productions is proud to present the Mo Butta Film Mixer with guests Amber Sharp of Don’t Go and Debra Wilson of Jumpin’ the Broom. Join us for an evening of great films, fun folks, and the chance to celebrate two phenomenal directors. VIP Reception 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Mixer 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., SFSU New Downtown Center, 835 Market St. 6th Floor, San Francisco. $10. 415-596-2328, fbutterfly13@aol.com, www.butterflyproductions.org.
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TransForming Community: TransForming Community explores the friction at the intersection of contemporary trans and queer communities. With a burgeoning transsexual community growing in tandem with a genderqueer movement, what are the issues that arise when non-trans queers share cultural space with transpeople and genderqueers? With distinctly different needs and identities, what needs to be worked out between the transsexual and genderqueer and queer communities? An extensive question and answer session follows. 7:30 p.m., SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco. $8-15 sliding scale. 415-864-4124, qccfestival@gmail.com, www.queerculturalcenter.org.
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Beyond the Duality of Hands: Playing Energetically, with Heart: No need for toys! You can play any time with energetic hands and body. Instructor Ms. Heart will show you sensual face slapping, energetic body punching, body locking, and body walking in a rhythmical way! The focus will be on creating a spiritual flow during play, utilizing rhythm percussion, breathing, creating intention, energy building with your partner, maintaining mindfulness, and safety. The first hour consists of a lecture with handouts and demonstrations with a demo-model. The second hour will include hands-on play. This Janus class is designed for those who are already playing and wish to learn new styles and techniques. 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St., San Francisco. $5 for Society of Janus members and reciprocals, $15 for non-members. programs@soj.org, www.soj.org.
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Official A&PI Pride Kick-Off Party: In celebration of the two Community Grand Marshals who are Asian & Pacific Islander, this party sets off Pride week for all A&PI LGBT attendees. Featuring performers from the A&PI Stage, hosted by Community Icon, Tita Aida. Special Guests, Community Grand Marshal Evan Low and GAPA. 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m., N’Touch, 1548 Polk St., San Francisco. $5 Donation to benefit A&PI Wellness Center’s raMEN program. 415-292-3400 x348, titaaida@apiwellness.org.
Chez Badunkadunk:
DragStrip presents SF's Best Alternative Strip Club & BurlyQ! Strippers, Burlesque, Fan Dancing, Pole Dancing, Taxi Dancing! Starring: The Lusty Ladies, The goth-erotic Black Widows, Special Guest Alotta Boutte' and more! MC: Fudgie Frottage; Hostess: Princess Pandora; Door Goddess: Mistress Max; Resident Dj's: D.I.E. Come enjoy the decadence! This is a 21+ event. 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m., Annie's Social Club, 917 Folsom St. at 5th, San Francisco. $10, bring money to tip dancers.
www.lustyladyparty.com.
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Two-Spirit Wellness Gathering – Day 2: From 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., preliminary findings from a major Native LGBT Research Project will be presented followed by a session on Two Spirit Community Mobilization, closing out with a Pride information session. Lunch will be provided. This event will be held at the Veterans Memorial War Building, 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco and is a collaboration including the Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits, the Native American AIDS Project and the Native American Health Center with support from San Francisco Pride and the American Legion Alexander Hamilton Post 448. For information, contact the planning committee at 2spiritwellness@gmail.com. Admission is Free!
Shake The Feathers: Evening Program from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. will be held in the Ceremonial Room at the LGBT Center located at 1800 Market Street in San Francisco. Dinner included and admission is Free! For more information, contact BAAITS at 415-865-5616.
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Faerie "Artist + Nude =" Art Sale, Auction & Raffle: Original nude fine art and photography made exclusively for the funding of Faerie, a documentary film that chronicles the history of contributions imbued to mankind by queer people - and the injustices they face today. Join guest host Peaches Christ for a fundraiser centered around nude art - and a gathering of nudist raffle ticket faeries! 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission St., San Francisco. $15-20 sliding scale. 415-425-5678, justin@faeriefilm.com, www.faeriefilm.com/events_june27.html.
30th Annual Pride Concert: Our Message is Music: Please see Thursday, June 26 listing for details.
GIRLPRIDE: San Francisco's Massive PRIDE Weekend Kick-off Party for Girls - THE PLACE to be Pride weekend. Thousands of women from all over the world, the Bay Area's best DJs, sexy go go dancers, spectacular midnight stage dance performance. 8:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m., City Nights, 715 Harrison St., San Francisco. $25. 415-647-8258, pagebox@aol.com.
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Marga & More Boys: After last year’s sold-out hit, Marga Gomez (GLAAD award winner, LOGO network) returns to NQAF bringing with her the sharpest queer dude stand-up comics in America: Ali Mafi (Axis of Evil Tour), Ronn Vigh (Last Comic Standing) and Thai Rivera (LA’s Improv and Laugh Factory), for an unforgettable comedy experience. Not for the easily offended, this diverse and talented line-up will tackle race, drugs, politics, sex and more sex. Marga, who started out in San Francisco’s legendary queer comedy club The Valencia Rose, wanted to present three queer comedians who are making it in the mainstream comedy scene. One night only! 8:00 p.m., SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco. $12-15 sliding scale. 415-864-4124, qccfestival@gmail.com, www.queerculturalcenter.org.
Tradeshow/Mr.: TRADESHOW is an annual networking & social event featuring participants of the CLUBCARD Printing & Beatbox Events TRADING CARD SERIES. This year the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will receive the donations from TRADESHOW’s live & silent auction of portraits of some of the Sisters. Mr. is the dance party that continues on at Mighty until 6AM. This event will feature entertainment by FAG FRIDAYS, BIG TOP, FSLD & Beatbox Events. Tradeshow 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Mr. 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m., Mighty, 119 Utah St., San Francisco. $10 in advance, $20 at the door. 415-626-7001, mister@beatboxevents.com, http://myspace.com/misterfriday.
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Bibi Pride '08 & First Anniversary Extravaganza!: Bibi, San Francisco's Premier Queer Middle-Eastern, North African Charitable Party is celebrating its first anniversary and we're doing it in style, SF Pride Middle-Eastern Style that is! Come out & Shake Those Hips San Francisco! We're going all out for our first anniversary! Hip shakin' music, heart throbbing beats, amazing performers, and the sultriest men & womyn in San Francisco! 9:00 p.m., Location: The Pork Store Cafe, 16th & Valencia. $15. projectbibi@yahoo.com, www.myspace.com/bibisf.
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Cream: San Francisco’s biggest Girl Pride party kicks off the weekend with a live performance by CRYSTAL WATERS. The famous Cream dancers with two amazing rooms of music for your enjoyment. Join over 1000 women for the biggest Lesbian Party of Pride Weekend. 9:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m., The DNA Lounge, 375 11th St., San Francisco. 408-792-3466, creamsf@aol.com, www.creamsf.com.
Unleashed: Live performances from Adina Howard and Eye Candy Dancers Whiplash, Trinitee, Mocha and Meka. DJs Pam Da Funktress, DJ Blu, DJ Swith, Celebrity DJ TBA. 9:30 p.m. - 4:30 a.m., Midtown, 420 14th St., Oakland. This is a 21+ event. $25, After Hours and VIP packages starting at $60. 510-464-4560, www.myspace.com/eyecandyentertainment.
Club Dragon: Friday night party for A&PI LGBT. 10:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m., Club Eight, 1151 Folsom St., San Francisco. $10. info@eightonfolsom.com
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Pink Triangle Installation & Commemoration Ceremony: Friends of the Pink Triangle is a group of volunteers who, on a tiny budget, construct a gigantic pink triangle on Twin Peaks that 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. The goal is to educate others to what can happen when hatred and bigotry become law as in Nazi Germany. The Pink Triangle is one of history's reminders of intolerance and hate. We must never forget past atrocities or they will happen again. History repeats itself. Installation 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Commemoration Ceremony 10:30 a.m., Twin Peaks, San Francisco. Free. 415-247-1100 x142, patc@hellermanus.com, www.thepinktriangle.com.
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Mamas & Papas Potluck Brunch: For families With Children 0–5 & 5–8 yrs. 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. Our Family Coalition promotes the rights and well-being of Bay Area lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender families with children and prospective parents through education, advocacy, social networking, and grassroots community organizing. 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Civic Center South Playground at Larkin St. and Grove St., San Francisco. Free. 415-981-1960, www.ourfamily.org.
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10th Annual Pride Brunch: Gary Virginia and Donna Sachet host the 10th Annual Pride Brunch honoring the Grand Marshals of the Pride Parade and benefiting the Positive Resource Center. Hundreds of the LGBT Community’s movers and shakers will gather for an 11AM champagne reception, gourmet brunch buffet at noon, and program with comments from each Grand Marshal. Music from Dixieland Dykes + 3! 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 Market St., San Francisco. $75-100. 415-695-1942, donna@donnasachet.com, www.donnasachet.com.
San Francisco Men’s Spanking Party:
This is a men’s only spanking event. (Gay, Bi or Straight) You must be 18 years of age or older with a valid photo ID. This is NOT a leather S&M group. But more for guys into the traditional spanking over Daddy's knee or fraternity style pledge paddling. No alcohol or drugs are allowed at the party. This is a safe environment for beginners looking to explore their spanking fantasies or just a good place to meet and talk to other guys into this spanking fetish. Sit back, relax, watch a men’s spanking video or play with the guys. 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., The Power Exchange, 74 Otis St. between Gough & South Van Ness, San Francisco. $20, half price with student or military ID. 415-864-2766,
sanfranparty@yahoo.com,
www.voy.com/201188/.
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Women of Trikone Presents Dyke Brunch: The Dyke Brunch is an annual event that brings South Asian women, their partners and allies together to celebrate Pride. It is for women only and will be held at a fantastic house in San Francisco near Dolores Park. We will have brunch, enjoy some drinks, mingle and celebrate ourselves! After 3:00 p.m., we will walk over to Dolores Park to join the Annual San Francisco Dyke March festivities, the rally and watch the stage events. We will be marching in the Annual SF Dyke March as the Women of Trikone Contingent under the Trikone Banner. Your participation, big smiles and loud cheers are what we are looking for! Brunch 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Rally 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., March 7:00 p.m. Free. For more details visit www.trikone.org.
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Cat Hill Tea Dance benefiting Glide Foundation HIV/AIDS & Health Services: Party Hearty at Glide’s Pink Saturday poolside Cat Hill Tea Dance. Join DJ David Harness of the Endup’s Super Soul Sundayz and the fabulous Donna Sachet. Sip and nibble by the pool! Prance and dance to the hottest mix in anybody’s house! And do it ‘cause it’s right! All proceeds benefit Glide’s HIV/AIDS and Health Services. Glide founders Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani have stood with the LGBTQ Community and its struggle for equal rights since the 60s. New pastor Dr. Karen Oliveto gained worldwide attention for performing the first legal gay marriage inside a United Methodist church in 2004. 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Cathedral Hill Hotel, 1101 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 415-674-6117, pride@glide.org, www.glide.org.
Mo Butta Dance Party: Butterfly Productions presents Mo Butta, one of the Bay Area’s largest women’s parties for SF Pride! Join us with over 2000 of the hottest women for the Pride party of the year. This year we have a special performance by Yo-Yo, along with other special guests. DJs Calalo, Olga T, Rapture and Motive will be throwin’ down the Bay’s best hip hop, R&B, Bay Area hits and more! Wild 94.9’s own Christy Luv on the mic along with Ms. Butterfly keeping it all moving. The beautiful and sexy Butta Dancers Savannah, Rachael, Cherry & Salesha and more. Ladies don’t miss out on the best vibe for Pride! VIP Reception 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Party 9:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m., Mighty, 119 Utah St., San Francisco. $20. 415-596-2328, fbutterfly13@aol.com, www.butterflyproductions.org.
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Good Vibrations Pink Pleasure Party: Pink Pride! Express yourself and join the fun at Good Vibrations. Warm up for a night on the town at our post-march party complete with a DJ, drinks, snacks, and sexy go-go dancers. Shop ‘til you drop and enjoy 20% off during the party! This is an 18+ event. 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Good Vibrations, 603 Valencia St. at 17th, San Francisco. Free. 415-974-8985 x201, www.goodvibes.com.
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Sundance Saloon Country-Western Pride Dance: Join the friendliest crowd in San Francisco for Sundance Saloon's Country-Western Pride Dance in the gorgeous ballroom of the Hotel Whitcomb. Celebrate Pride by two-stepping, waltzing, swinging and line dancing to all your favorite music all evening. The Country-Western Pride Dance is a benefit for the Positive Resource Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting people with HIV/AIDS through counseling, education and advocacy. Sundance Saloon is a project of the Sundance Association for Country Western Dancing, a community-based all-volunteer nonprofit corporation dedicated to the promotion of country-western dancing through education, performance, and the presentation of public country-western dance events. 8:00 p.m. – Midnight, Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 Market St., San Francisco. $10. 415-820-1403, info@sundancesaloon.org, www.sundancesaloon.org.
Mango Dyke March After-Party & NectArena Women's Stage Kick-Off Party: The Bay Area's Original T-Dance for all women! Resident selectas Edaj & La Niche with guest. Marcella & Olga-T in rotation. Special performance by Krudas Cubensi. Free food provided by Jackie and Mango merchandise giveaways. Presented by Kiss My Black Ass Productions. Mango - Once you go...you know! 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., El Rio, 3158 Mission St., San Francisco. $10. hotclubs2k@earthlink.net.
N’Touch Club: Saturday night party for A&PI LGBTs. 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m., N’Touch, 1548 Polk St., San Francisco. $4. info@ntouchsf.com.
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Pan Dulce:
Kick Pride weekend off right with the Castro’s
biggest Latino party. 2 for 1 drinks till 11, sexy
Go-Gos, and lots of free prize giveaways. The
Sweetest things are always Latin @ Pan Dulce! 9:00
p.m. – 2:00 a.m., The Café, 2369 Market St., San
Francisco. $5. 415-675-9763,
clubpapi@aol.com,
www.clubpapi.com.
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Shangri-la at the Endup: New dance venue for Asian & Pacific Islander LGBTs at the legendary Endup Club! 9:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m., The Endup, 401 16th St., San Francisco. Free before 11:00 p.m., $15 after. info@theendup.com.
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Club Papi Brown Party: Join over 1500 caliente Latinos for the 7th Annual Brown Party featuring the sexy Papi Dancers, 3 rooms of music, and special major performing artist. This is the biggest Latino party of the weekend GUARANTEED! 9:30 p.m. – 4:00 a.m., Space 550, 550 Barneveld Ave., San Francisco. $20 in advance. 415-675-9763, clubpapi@aol.com, www.clubpapi.com.
Unleashed: Live performances from PeachCandy (Rasheeda Queen of Crunk and Kandi from XScape) and Eye Candy Dancers Whiplash, Total Eclipse, Mocha and Milan. DJs Pam Da Funktress, DJ Blu, DJ Swith, Celebrity DJ TBA. 9:30 p.m. - 4:30 a.m., Midtown, 420 14th St., Oakland. This is a 21+ event. $25, After Hours and VIP packages starting at $60. 510-464-4560, www.myspace.com/eyecandyentertainment.
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Universe: The legendary night club that ruled San Francisco for more than a decade will reappear for one night only for Pride 2008! Universe was famous for breaking world-class DJs into the scene and its headlining live shows but most famous for its constantly changing themes. You never knew what you were walking into, and you could never tell who or what you’d see flying through the air. Audrey Joseph presents a completely one-of-a-kind entertainment experience to benefit the Lazy Bear Fund, which provides grants to organizations supporting groups including people with HIV/AIDS, cystic fibrosis, children and animals. 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m., New York Studios, 535 York St., San Francisco. 415-337-5800, info@audreyjosephpresents.com, www.audreyjosephpresents.com.
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Crisco Disco: CRISCO DISCO brings back the Music that keeps you dancing till dawn. DJ Cary Stringfellow returns to San Francisco after his home run performance at REAL BAD 2007 mixing his musical joyride of sound. CRISCO DISCO is a night of crazy, slightly twisted, steamy, pushed to the limit fun where San Francisco’s hottest sexy men, boys, muscle, fur and the pigs who love them will be all night long. Celebrate PRIDE 2008 the way it’s meant to be. And don’t miss what’s cooking in the hot and tasty EasyBake Lounge. Be part of CRISCO DISCO. Get your tickets now! 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m., Mezzanine, 444 Jessie St. at Mint, San Francisco. $35 thru 5/31, $45 thru 6/28, $60 at door (if available). 415-347-2245, info@criscodisco.net, www.criscodisco.net.
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The Monster Show: Award winning drag show the Monster Show with Cookie Dough & DJ MC2 joins forces with the award winning BOOTIE SF for a Pink Saturday mash up event. 11:30 p.m., DNA Lounge, 375 11th St. at Harr, San Francisco. $8 before 10:30, $12 after. 415-713-4968, cookiedoughsf@earthlink.net, www.cookievision.com.
Trikone Presents Spring in South Asia Pride Dance Party:
Drink and dance to ethnic music from South Asia at a
club in SF. Full bar, party attractions. Time and
location TBA. Nominal cover charge. For more details
visit
www.trikone.org.
Pride Communion Service: Join us for an interdenominational Holy Communion/Eucharist along the parade route prior to the parade with various ministers and laity participating. 9:30 a.m., Market St., San Francisco. Free. 415-305-2124, bishopsfw@gmail.com, www.temenos.org.
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True Colors featuring Cyndi Lauper & The B-52s: True Colors is a music festival founded by Celebrity Grand Marshal Cyndi Lauper, presented by LOGO and created to benefit the Human Rights Campaign and other non-profit groups through the True Colors Fund. Along with Cyndi Lauper this year's line-up boasts some of the hottest artists including The B-52s, tour host Carson Kressley and special guests Andy Bell of Erasure!, Wanda Sykes, and The Puppini Sisters! The goal of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) equality is at the heart of True Colors. From day one, the tour has sought to raise awareness about the discrimination the GLBT community still faces and raise significant funds for the organizations that work everyday on their behalf. 5:00 PM, Greek Theatre - U.C. Berkeley, Gayley Road, Berkeley.
Tickets starting at $42.50, VIP and Meet & Greet packages available.
Info: www.truecolorstour.com, Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.
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SF Citadel Pride Party: Join us after the parade at San Francisco’s premier dungeon space! Cool off with air conditioning, water, and savory snacks - then heat up with Japanese rope bondage and suspension by Madame Butterfly, single tail whip demo by Daddy Darin, and other red-hot performances! This pansexual party is not a play event, but rather a rare opportunity to tour the Citadel, socialize with fellow pervs, and see some hot shows - you won't want to miss it! This is an 18+ event. 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., SF Citadel, 1277 Mission St., San Francisco. $5. 415-626-1746, sfcitadel@gmail.com, www.sfcitadel.org.
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Sundance Saloon After-Pride Country-Western Dance: The party continues with the friendliest crowd in San Francisco for Sundance Saloon's After-Pride Country-Western Dance at the Hotel Whitcomb. Located just steps away from the outdoor afternoon country dance at the Civic Center, the two-stepping and line dancing continues into the night, with beginning lessons from 6:00 to 7:30pm. Sundance Saloon is a project of the Sundance Association for Country Western Dancing, a community-based all-volunteer nonprofit corporation dedicated to the promotion of country-western dancing through education, performance, and the presentation of public country-western dance events. 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 Market St., San Francisco. $5. 415-820-1403, info@sundancesaloon.org, www.sundancesaloon.org.
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FRESH @ Ruby Skye: San Francisco's hottest monthly t-dance! Held at Union Square's historic hot spot - Ruby Skye. High energy feel-good vocals, 1000's of hot guys and world class DJs! FRESH donates monthly to local non-profits. 6pm - midnight, Ruby Skye, 420 Mason St., San Francisco. $20 before 6:30, $25 after. www.freshsf.com or email rsvp@freshsf.com.
InvAsian: T-Dance for Asian & Pacific Islander LGBTs. 6:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m., N’Touch, 1548 Polk St., San Francisco. Free. info@ntouchsf.com.
Groove Theory After-Pride Party for Women: Groove Theory is a celebration of music! Come close out your Pride with butterflies after the Pride Celebration. Your DJs will be sure to make you sweat. This is a great new vibe with lots of beautiful women. Don’t miss out ladies! 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m., Milk Bar, 1840 Haight St., San Francisco. $10. 415-596-2328, fbutterfly13@aol.com, www.butterflyproductions.org.
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The Return of Charo… And Her Las Vegas Show: Charo ("cuchi cuchi") returns to The Herbst after her 2005 sold-out show there. On the night of Gay Pride (look for Celebrity Grand Marshal Charo and her pink float with Charo impersonators, many of whom competed in the 2005 Charo look-alike contest at Trannyshack), Charo will be accompanied by a 3-piece band and Las Vegas dancers for a high-energy revue AND will play solo flamenco guitar. Guitar Player Magazine twice named her the "Best Flamenco Guitarist in the World." Charo was a mainstay on numerous TV shows in the 60's and 70's and holds the record for the most "Love Boat" appearances (21). Presented by Kung Pao Kosher Comedy. 8:00 p.m., Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave. at McAllister, San Francisco. Tickets: $40-100, 415-392-4400, www.cityboxoffice.com. Info: 415-522-3737, lisag@igc.org, www.koshercomedy.com.
Escandalo: Pride is not over till we say it’s over, so come get scandalous at the official Latin Stage after party. Two dance floors with Hip Hop and Spanish Musica. Hot Go-Go Boyz and other sexy surprises. Only 15 minutes from the Latin Stage. 8:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m., The DNA Lounge, 375 11th St., San Francisco. $5 - $8. 415-675-9763, clubpapi@aol.com, www.clubpapi.com.
Freedom in Christ Church Pride Celebration Service: A celebration service for the LGBT community that proclaims and celebrates "Christian + Gay = OK" ®. Refreshments to follow. 6:00 p.m., St. Marks Lutheran Church Urban Life Center, 1031 Franklin St., San Francisco. 415-970-8149, info@freedominchrist-sf.org, www.christiangayok.com.
Homosexuality and the Bible Reconciled Workshop: A workshop facilitated by Dr. Joseph Pearson, President of Christian Evangelical Bible Institute, that will explore the biblical and biological truths about Homosexuality. Learn what the scriptures, so often used to condemn the LGBT community, really mean. Find out what scientists have learned about biology and homosexuality not only in people but in the animal kingdom. So many of the problems with internalized homophobia in our community result from the misinterpretation and presentation of certain scriptures. Find out the truth now! Christian + Gay = OK® 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., St. Marks Lutheran Church Urban Life Center, 1031 Franklin St., San Francisco. 415-970-8149, info@freedominchrist-sf.org, www.christiangayok.com.
DYKES ON BIKES®: 30 Years at the Forefront: DYKES ON BIKES® powerfully embodies how lesbians have stood at the forefront of queer pride for 30 years. This exhibit, hosted by the GLBT Historical Society, uses a significant anniversary to look back and commemorate this anchor SF institution that has become internationally renowned. The exhibit also looks forward and celebrates the landmark legal victory DYKES ON BIKES® recently won, securing full ownership over its name. This exhibit invites the general public to revel in the mythic power of DYKES ON BIKES®. Exhibit attendees can even get a feel for riding in the famed contingent by hopping on a motorcycle surrounded by the sights and sounds of past parades. Along with the fun, the exhibit also offers visitors the opportunity to learn more about the organization’s ride down a 30-year road: its history, mission, structure, annual event production, and international reach. Opening May 15, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Years of a Ride Panel Discussion June 12 and June 30, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., We Own It Panel Discussion and Closing Reception July 12, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibition open Tuesday through Saturday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., GLBT Historical Society, 657 Mission St. #300, San Francisco. 415-777-5455, www.glbthistory.org, www.dykesonbikes.org.
Making Room for Wonder: Wonder opens horizons of possibility beyond the constraints of “nature” and “law.” It makes room for desire, doubt, dreams, experimentation, resistance, things not known and considered unimaginable. Under the current totalitarian political regime, where options appear to close at every turn, wonder may still free the spirit and the mind to imagine and enact alternatives. This exhibition explores the territories that “wonder” may share with “queer.” Sunday’s opening includes impromptu “wonder-filled” performances and video throughout the opening! Watch our website for details of performers and special guests. Opening Reception June 1 at 4:00 p.m., Exhibition through June 30, Gallery Hours T-F 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sat 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and during NQAF shows. SomArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan St., San Francisco. Free. 415-864-4124, qccfestival@gmail.com, www.queerculturalcenter.org.
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Fresh Meat in the Gallery V: Riots & Revelations:
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Fresh Meat in the Gallery is a groundbreaking annual exhibition of transgender and gender variant artists presented by Fresh Meat Productions. The first and only exhibition of its kind in the nation, Fresh Meat in the Gallery celebrates its Fifth Anniversary this year! This year’s exhibition, Riots and Revelations, asks: How have riots and revelations been part of our histories and how they will shape the future? How do we find peace in a time of war on our bodies and communities? How are communities around the world rising up? What new ways of living are being revealed for the future? Transgender and gender variant artists from across the nation and around the world respond with innovative, startling, moving new work. Presented in conjunction with the 2008 Fresh Meat Festival, an annual festival of transgender and queer performance (see Thursday, June 19 listing for details), co-presented by the Queer Cultural Center, and a featured part of the National Queer Arts Festival. Opening Reception Saturday, June 7, 6:00 p.m., Exhibition June 7 through July 7, SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market St. at Octavia, San Francisco. Free. www.freshmeatproductions.org.
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Frameline32: San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival: Frameline’s renowned Film Festival offers 11 days of the newest and best in LGBT film from around the world for audiences of 60,000 from the Bay Area and beyond. The Film Festival will feature more than 250 feature and short films—from narratives and documentaries to experimental and animated—representing the most artistically-innovative, thematically-rich and socially-relevant LGBT images and ideas from more than two-dozen countries. In addition to being THE place to see the latest and best in international queer cinema, Frameline’s annual event attracts LGBT film professionals from across the globe and serves as the unofficial kick-off for San Francisco’s annual Pride Celebration activities. Screenings June 19 through June 29 in San Francisco and Berkeley. $10 general admission, $9 Frameline members. For more details visit www.frameline.org.
