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San Francisco Pride 2023: Free Films, Dance Parties and a Giants Celebration

Written by Christina CampodonicoPublished Jun. 09, 2023 โ€ข 9:43am
Oracle Stadium will be dressed up in the colors of the rainbow for the team's annual Pride celebration. | Courtesy San Francisco Giants

1. Giants Pride Celebration at Oracle Park

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday
๐Ÿ•” 4:35 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ 24 Willie Mayes Plaza, SF
๐Ÿ”— mlb.com
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $35+

The Dodgers may have dissed the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence by disinviting the nondenominational group of drag nuns and human rights advocates to its Pride Nightโ€”the Sisters have since been reinvitedโ€”but the Giants will fully embrace the spirit of the motley crew and all their wild habits at the teamโ€™s LGBTQ+ celebration Saturday.

"Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider throws out the ceremonial first pitch at the Giants' 2022 Pride Day at Oracle Park. | Courtesy San Francisco Giants

The stadium and the team will be dressed up in the colors of the rainbow and LGBTQ+ performers and artists will be honored at the game. San Franciscoโ€™s inaugural Drag Laureate, Dโ€™Arcy Drollinger will throw the first pitch, country artist and former baseball player Bryan Ruby will sing the national anthem and the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band will play at the seventh inning stretch. Crybaby Oakland resident artist, DJ Dreams, will spin beats throughout the game.ย 

2. Pride Pour at Pier 27 

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday 
๐Ÿ•” 4 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Pier 27, The Embarcadero, SF
๐Ÿ”— classy.org
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $175+ 

Raise a glass to LGBTQ+ youth at this swanky wine-tasting event for a good cause. Featuring vintages from over 30 wineries and hosted by political activist Honey Mahogany, the fanciful fรชte raises critical funds for LGBTQ+ youth organization Lyric. 

3. Pride Party at Golden Gate Park  

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday 
๐Ÿ•” 1:30-6:30 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Hellman Hollow Picnic Area, SF 
๐Ÿ”— eventbrite.com
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free

Prefer to party in the great outdoors? Bay Area LGBTQ+ meetup group Wilderness Queers hosts a day party in the park with free music and merch for nature-inclined folks. Refreshing bevvies will be provided, but you can also bring your own. 

4. International Queer Women of Color Film Festival in the Presidio 

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Friday-Sunday 
๐Ÿ•” Various times
๐Ÿ“ Presidio Theatre, SF 
๐Ÿ”— festival2023.qwocmap.org
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free

"Gathering Sweetness," the centerpiece film of the 19th annual International Queer Women of Color Film Festival, celebrates queer joy and community. | Courtesy QWOCMAP

This free film festival spotlighting LGBTQ+ female filmmakers of color screens a series of indie films. Topics include celebrating queer love and families, exploring health and well-being, investigating the shared challenges of the Deaf and queer communities, and highlighting Indigenous activism and environmental stewardship. 

5. Popperz Pride Edition in the Mission 

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday
๐Ÿ•” 9 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ El Rio, SF
๐Ÿ”—@popperzsf
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $5

Get down and groove at this queer, trans and BIPOC-centered dance party for peeps over 21. An array of DJs and drag performers will liven up the evening with tunes and moves.

Christina Campodonico can be reached at christina@sfstandard.com


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