17 great events in SF this week, including every style of Pride party

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More than 20 small businesses come together for an evening of pop-ups, musical performances, street activations, and after-hours clubbing across the Folsom corridor.

Drag legends Peaches Christ and Booty Juice headline this downtown street party packed with DJ sets and a pop-up dance floor outside the jazz joint Dawn Club.

More than 100 food trucks, craft vendors, bars, and DJs overflow Fort Mason with delightful seaside views (but often brutally long lines for eats).

Sip while you stroll past the animals during this adult zoo takeover with unlimited pours, food samples, DJs, and rides on the adorable steam train.

The Bay Lights crew Illuminate fires up a its giant lasers to make a four-mile rainbow flag shining all the way down Market Street, with DJs spinning next to the “R-Evolution” sculpture.

At this, one of the world’s largest Pride parties, The Midway is transformed into a day-glow circus with half a dozen stages for DJs and go-go dancers.

The nation’s largest Pride celebration returns to Civic Center Plaza for a two-day music fest that’s the destination for the parade, which starts Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Market and Beale.

This 50,000-person all-day rally turns into a giant march on Market to unite the community against oppression.

Cozy up for vintage cartoons on a big screen, plus mimosas, coffee, and pastries, while exploring animation history at the kickoff of this series from Minnesota Street Project.

The Polyglamorous crew hosts a premium all-day dance party with DJ Harvey, Horse Meat Disco, Crystal Waters, and other big names.

Robot boxing, techno-optimist talks, fire pits, and a sci-fi dance party take over former Robot Heart residency spot The Loom.

This “burlesque as resistance” performance combines striptease and political rage into a sparkly satire that will drench The Lost Church in glitter.

Bissap Baobab hosts go-go and pole dancers, so bring some cash to throw while DJs like Aircrax blast house and Carribean-inspired beats.

This legit rave at a secret location starts at 1 a.m., so get a nap or some coffee so you can go hard until the sun comes up.

Skate, strut, and slay at this party benefiting SF Pride and Folsom Street, with contests, games, and DJs spinning atop SVN West.

After the Pride parade, a three-stage block party ignites outside the Great Northern, featuring Purple Disco Machine, CeCe Peniston, and more — for those seeking a slightly less crowded scene than Civic Center.

Join the small group to debate philosophy mind-benders like the ethics of procreation and whether a pig can consent to being eaten.