The Standard Staff

Pride month officially kicked off in San Francisco <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sfstandard/video/7104720209382067502?is_copy_url=1&amp;is_from_webapp=v1">with the lighting of Twin Peaks’ iconic Pink Triangle</a> on June 1. Between now and the official Pride Parade downtown, San Francisco will be host to a raft of events celebrating the&nbsp; full spectrum of LGBTQ+ identities, and their respective cultural, creative and political contributions to our city and the world.

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Pride month officially kicked off in San Francisco <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sfstandard/video/7104720209382067502?is_copy_url=1&amp;is_from_webapp=v1">with the lighting of Twin Peaks’ iconic Pink Triangle</a> on June 1. Between now and the official Pride Parade downtown, San Francisco will be host to a raft of events celebrating the&nbsp; full spectrum of LGBTQ+ identities, and their respective cultural, creative and political contributions to our city and the world.

Not only will the Pink Triangle and Glide Memorial Church shine in pink all month long, San Francisco will be teeming with performances, remembrances, concerts, festivals and finally cap things off with the return of the 52nd annual Pride Parade after a two-year, pandemic hiatus on June 26. You’ll find an itinerary of ways you can show your pride and be a supportive ally below.

Not only will the Pink Triangle and Glide Memorial Church shine in pink all month long, San Francisco will be teeming with performances, remembrances, concerts, festivals and finally cap things off with the return of the 52nd annual Pride Parade after a two-year, pandemic hiatus on June 26. You’ll find an itinerary of ways you can show your pride and be a supportive ally below.

Did we miss something? Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:eventlist@sfstandard.com">eventlist@sfstandard.com</a> to submit your event for consideration.&nbsp;

Did we miss something? Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:eventlist@sfstandard.com">eventlist@sfstandard.com</a> to submit your event for consideration.&nbsp;

— Christina J. Campodonico&nbsp;

— Christina J. Campodonico&nbsp;

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San Francisco Pride 2022 Event Calendar

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<a href="https://hbnb.io/e/sUGe/?utm_campaign=hobnob%20share%20link&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=internal">Queer AF Launch Celebration&nbsp;</a>

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575 Castro St. Friday, June 10, 6 &#8211; 10 p.m. | Free

575 Castro St. Friday, June 10, 6 - 10 p.m. | Free

575 Castro St. Friday, June 10, 6 &#8211; 10 p.m. | Free

The artist-led pop-up known as <a href="https://www.queerartsfeatured.com/">Queer Arts Featured or Queer AF</a> officially takes over historic SF politician Harvey Milk’s camera shop in the Castro on June 10. The new gallery, boutique and gathering space aims to not only sustain the legacy of Milk—<a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/harvey-milk-day-celebrates-the-legacy-of-beloved-gay-activist/">California’s first openly gay elected official</a>—but also feature the artwork of underrepresented and emerging local queer artists by breaking traditional financial models in the art world. The event is free, <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-queer-arts-featured-to-life">but you can make a donation to the gallery</a>. (CJC)

The artist-led pop-up known as <a href="https://www.queerartsfeatured.com/">Queer Arts Featured or Queer AF</a> officially takes over historic SF politician Harvey Milk’s camera shop in the Castro on June 10. The new gallery, boutique and gathering space aims to not only sustain the legacy of Milk—<a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/harvey-milk-day-celebrates-the-legacy-of-beloved-gay-activist/">California’s first openly gay elected official</a>—but also feature the artwork of underrepresented and emerging local queer artists by breaking traditional financial models in the art world. The event is free, <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-queer-arts-featured-to-life">but you can make a donation to the gallery</a>. (CJC)

<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/long-live-the-queens-tickets-342389194297">Long Live the Queens</a>

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Living Room Bar at the W San Francisco, 181 Third St. Friday, June 10, 7:30 p.m. | $15

Living Room Bar at the W San Francisco, 181 Third St. Friday, June 10, 7:30 p.m. | $15

Two years after <a href="https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/sf-drag-legend-heklina-bids-adieu-to-the-mother-of-all-shows">closing her Saturday night run</a> at Oasis, SF’s “Mother” of drag, <a href="http://heklina">Heklina</a>, retakes her city to kick off Pride 2022 at The W. Drag artists Landa Lakes, Carnie Asada, and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/contenders-for-the-throne-7-local-drag-royals-breed-might-name-as-sfs-first-drag-laureate/">Madd- Dogg 20/20</a> will also perform at the Living Room Bar, where a portion of proceeds from a colorful menu of Pride-full dishes will support the <a href="https://www.sfcenter.org/">SF LGBT Center</a>. (MJT)

Two years after <a href="https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/sf-drag-legend-heklina-bids-adieu-to-the-mother-of-all-shows">closing her Saturday night run</a> at Oasis, SF’s “Mother” of drag, <a href="http://heklina">Heklina</a>, retakes her city to kick off Pride 2022 at The W. Drag artists Landa Lakes, Carnie Asada, and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/contenders-for-the-throne-7-local-drag-royals-breed-might-name-as-sfs-first-drag-laureate/">Madd- Dogg 20/20</a> will also perform at the Living Room Bar, where a portion of proceeds from a colorful menu of Pride-full dishes will support the <a href="https://www.sfcenter.org/">SF LGBT Center</a>. (MJT)

<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queer-movie-night-pariah-tickets-310810130467">Queer Movie Night: Pariah</a>

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Manny’s, 3092 16th St. Friday, June 10, 7 p.m. | Free

Manny’s, 3092 16th St. Friday, June 10, 7 p.m. | Free

Head to Manny’s on Friday night for a screening of <a href="https://www.focusfeatures.com/pariah">Pariah</a>, the compelling coming-of-age-and-coming-out tale of Alike, a 17-year-old Black woman in Brooklyn. A 2011 Sundance Film Festival premiere, the feature expanded director Dee Rees’ 2007 short film of the same name. (MJT)

Head to Manny’s on Friday night for a screening of <a href="https://www.focusfeatures.com/pariah">Pariah</a>, the compelling coming-of-age-and-coming-out tale of Alike, a 17-year-old Black woman in Brooklyn. A 2011 Sundance Film Festival premiere, the feature expanded director Dee Rees’ 2007 short film of the same name. (MJT)

<a href="https://festival2022.qwocmap.org/">Queer Women of Color Film Festival</a>

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The Presidio Theatre, Main Post June 10 &#8211; 12 | Free&nbsp;

The Presidio Theatre, Main Post June 10 - 12 | Free&nbsp;

The Presidio Theatre, Main Post June 10 &#8211; 12 | Free&nbsp;

Returning to the big screen, the 18th QWOCFF focuses on “Love, Embodied” with 35 films combined into 5 showings at the <a href="https://www.presidiotheatre.org/">Presidio Theatre</a> in the Main Post. Jewelle Gomez—the Native American, African American and lesbian activist and subject of <a href="https://festival2022.qwocmap.org/saturday-featured-screening-jewelle-a-just-vision/">Jewelle: A Just Vision</a>—will be on hand for a Q&amp;A before the Saturday evening screening to discuss the historic and future impact of Black, indigenous and feminist movements. (MJT)

Returning to the big screen, the 18th QWOCFF focuses on “Love, Embodied” with 35 films combined into 5 showings at the <a href="https://www.presidiotheatre.org/">Presidio Theatre</a> in the Main Post. Jewelle Gomez—the Native American, African American and lesbian activist and subject of <a href="https://festival2022.qwocmap.org/saturday-featured-screening-jewelle-a-just-vision/">Jewelle: A Just Vision</a>—will be on hand for a Q&amp;A before the Saturday evening screening to discuss the historic and future impact of Black, indigenous and feminist movements. (MJT)

<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lgbtq-herpride-masquerade-ball-tickets-301250537467">HERPRIDE Masquerade Ball</a>

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SFIAC, 1630 Stockton St. Saturday, June 11, 7 p.m. | $50+

SFIAC, 1630 Stockton St. Saturday, June 11, 7 p.m. | $50+

Queer ladies in their semi-formal finest will fill the SF Italian American Club’s ballroom for a night of complimentary hors d&#8217;oeuvres and dancing to the beats of DJ Jeanine Da Feen, complete with a and a high-end cash bar. (MJT)

Queer ladies in their semi-formal finest will fill the SF Italian American Club’s ballroom for a night of complimentary hors d'oeuvres and dancing to the beats of DJ Jeanine Da Feen, complete with a and a high-end cash bar. (MJT)

Queer ladies in their semi-formal finest will fill the SF Italian American Club’s ballroom for a night of complimentary hors d&#8217;oeuvres and dancing to the beats of DJ Jeanine Da Feen, complete with a and a high-end cash bar. (MJT)

Patrons observe the AIDS Memorial Quilt during the AIDS Walk Atlanta &amp; Music Festival at Piedmont Park on September 29, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. | Paras Griffin/Getty Images

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<a href="https://www.aidsmemorial.org/quilt35">National AIDS Memorial Quilt 35th Anniversary</a>

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Robin Williams Meadow, Golden Gate Park Saturday and Sunday, June 11 &#8211; 12, 10 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m. | Free

Robin Williams Meadow, Golden Gate Park Saturday and Sunday, June 11 - 12, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Free

Robin Williams Meadow, Golden Gate Park Saturday and Sunday, June 11 &#8211; 12, 10 a.m. &#8211; 5 p.m. | Free

See San Francisco’s largest-ever display of 3,000 panels of the AIDS memorial quilt. The quilt now includes 50,000 sewn panels and over 100,000 names of those who have lost their lives to AIDS. Guests will be able to walk through the massive display and discover the stories that are sewn into it. <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQIfeSJh0fyA99GDzQM62hQka1iTk7-Yh9azAl4gDfW5xVtEG2jAUxy1mTiS_tEV0jImXE1KdMewJar/pub?start=false&amp;loop=false&amp;delayms=5000&amp;slide=id.gf415b6e198_0_7">Click here</a> for details about the activities and ceremonies surrounding the 35th anniversary display. (MJT &amp; RT)

See San Francisco’s largest-ever display of 3,000 panels of the AIDS memorial quilt. The quilt now includes 50,000 sewn panels and over 100,000 names of those who have lost their lives to AIDS. Guests will be able to walk through the massive display and discover the stories that are sewn into it. <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQIfeSJh0fyA99GDzQM62hQka1iTk7-Yh9azAl4gDfW5xVtEG2jAUxy1mTiS_tEV0jImXE1KdMewJar/pub?start=false&amp;loop=false&amp;delayms=5000&amp;slide=id.gf415b6e198_0_7">Click here</a> for details about the activities and ceremonies surrounding the 35th anniversary display. (MJT &amp; RT)

<a href="https://bars-sf.org/concerts">Bay Area Rainbow Symphony PRIDE Concert</a>&nbsp;

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San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak St. Saturday, June 11, 7:30 p.m. | $10 &#8211; $35

San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak St. Saturday, June 11, 7:30 p.m. | $10 - $35

San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak St. Saturday, June 11, 7:30 p.m. | $10 &#8211; $35

Alica Rose’s bluegrass-driven violin concerto headlines the Bay Area Rainbow Symphony’s celebration of Pride 2022. Adolphus Hailstork’s Fanfare on Amazing Grace and Tchaikovsky&#8217;s Symphony No. 2 round out the program at the SF Conservatory of Music. (MJT)

Alica Rose’s bluegrass-driven violin concerto headlines the Bay Area Rainbow Symphony’s celebration of Pride 2022. Adolphus Hailstork’s Fanfare on Amazing Grace and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2 round out the program at the SF Conservatory of Music. (MJT)

Alica Rose’s bluegrass-driven violin concerto headlines the Bay Area Rainbow Symphony’s celebration of Pride 2022. Adolphus Hailstork’s Fanfare on Amazing Grace and Tchaikovsky&#8217;s Symphony No. 2 round out the program at the SF Conservatory of Music. (MJT)

<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queerness-along-the-spiritual-spectrum-tickets-354125527987">Queer Faith Space</a>

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Manny’s, 3092 16th St. Wednesday, June 15, 7 p.m. | $5 &#8211; $12

Manny’s, 3092 16th St. Wednesday, June 15, 7 p.m. | $5 - $12

Manny’s, 3092 16th St. Wednesday, June 15, 7 p.m. | $5 &#8211; $12

Chaplaine Claire Chuck Bohman, head of the multi-faith spiritual care center at SF General Hospital, and Buddhist Reverend Daigan Gaither lead a conversation on the latest aspects of queer spiritual practice at Manny’s. (MJT)

Chaplaine Claire Chuck Bohman, head of the multi-faith spiritual care center at SF General Hospital, and Buddhist Reverend Daigan Gaither lead a conversation on the latest aspects of queer spiritual practice at Manny’s. (MJT)

<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-me-to-the-st-francis-tickets-333898819357">Drag Me to the St. Francis</a>

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The Westin St. Francis, 335 Powell St. Thursday, June 16, 7 p.m. | $45+

The Westin St. Francis, 335 Powell St. Thursday, June 16, 7 p.m. | $45+

A drag extravaganza! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/willam/?hl=en">Willam</a> from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rupaulsdragrace/?hl=en">RuPaul&#8217;s Drag Race</a>, <a href="https://www.ladybunny.net/">Lady Bunny</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/derrickbarry/?hl=en">Derrick Barry</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spiciestmeatball/?hl=en">Meatball</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theofficialshannel/?hl=en">Shannel</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stashasanchez/?hl=en">Stasha Sanchez</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimimarks11/?hl=en">Mimi Marks</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nebraskasupermodel">Nebraska Thunderf*ck</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heklina/?hl=en">Heklina</a> will take the stage in the St. Francis’ Grand Ballroom to benefit the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. (MJT)

A drag extravaganza! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/willam/?hl=en">Willam</a> from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rupaulsdragrace/?hl=en">RuPaul's Drag Race</a>, <a href="https://www.ladybunny.net/">Lady Bunny</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/derrickbarry/?hl=en">Derrick Barry</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spiciestmeatball/?hl=en">Meatball</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theofficialshannel/?hl=en">Shannel</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stashasanchez/?hl=en">Stasha Sanchez</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimimarks11/?hl=en">Mimi Marks</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nebraskasupermodel">Nebraska Thunderf*ck</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heklina/?hl=en">Heklina</a> will take the stage in the St. Francis’ Grand Ballroom to benefit the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. (MJT)

A drag extravaganza! <a href="https://www.instagram.com/willam/?hl=en">Willam</a> from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rupaulsdragrace/?hl=en">RuPaul&#8217;s Drag Race</a>, <a href="https://www.ladybunny.net/">Lady Bunny</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/derrickbarry/?hl=en">Derrick Barry</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spiciestmeatball/?hl=en">Meatball</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theofficialshannel/?hl=en">Shannel</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stashasanchez/?hl=en">Stasha Sanchez</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimimarks11/?hl=en">Mimi Marks</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nebraskasupermodel">Nebraska Thunderf*ck</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heklina/?hl=en">Heklina</a> will take the stage in the St. Francis’ Grand Ballroom to benefit the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. (MJT)

<a href="https://www.kqed.org/event/1832">Mighty Real: A Queer Dance Music History</a>

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The Commons at KQED Headquarters, 2601 Mission St. Thursday, June 16, 7 p.m. | $15 in person; free livestream&nbsp;

The Commons at KQED Headquarters, 2601 Mission St. Thursday, June 16, 7 p.m. | $15 in person; free livestream&nbsp;

Hear a discussion of the history and joy of LGBTQ+ club music in the SF Bay Area led by KQED Arts Associate Editor Nastia Voynovskaya at KQED’s headquarters in Potrero Hill. (MJT)

Hear a discussion of the history and joy of LGBTQ+ club music in the SF Bay Area led by KQED Arts Associate Editor Nastia Voynovskaya at KQED’s headquarters in Potrero Hill. (MJT)

<a href="https://www.frameline.org/">Frameline 46</a>

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Various Locations June 16 &#8211; 26 | $17.50+

Various Locations June 16 - 26 | $17.50+

Various Locations June 16 &#8211; 26 | $17.50+

The world’s largest and longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival spreads its screenings across the Bay Area with 132 films, including 46 features, 30 documentaries and 61 shorts showing everywhere from the Roxie Theater in the Mission to SFMOMA to Oakland’s New Parkway Theater. This year’s theme is “The Coast is Queer” and spotlights films from around the world as well as local filmmakers. A few of this year’s highlights include the premiere of Amazon’s video series reboot of <a href="https://www.frameline.org/films/frameline46/a-league-of-their-own">A League of Their Own</a>, the Sundance Film Festival award winner <a href="https://www.frameline.org/films/frameline46/girl-picture">Girl Picture</a> and Coline Abert’s documentary <a href="https://www.frameline.org/films/frameline46/last-dance">Last Dance</a> about SF-reared drag performer Lady Vinsantos’ last performance in Paris. (CJC)

The world’s largest and longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival spreads its screenings across the Bay Area with 132 films, including 46 features, 30 documentaries and 61 shorts showing everywhere from the Roxie Theater in the Mission to SFMOMA to Oakland’s New Parkway Theater. This year’s theme is “The Coast is Queer” and spotlights films from around the world as well as local filmmakers. A few of this year’s highlights include the premiere of Amazon’s video series reboot of <a href="https://www.frameline.org/films/frameline46/a-league-of-their-own">A League of Their Own</a>, the Sundance Film Festival award winner <a href="https://www.frameline.org/films/frameline46/girl-picture">Girl Picture</a> and Coline Abert’s documentary <a href="https://www.frameline.org/films/frameline46/last-dance">Last Dance</a> about SF-reared drag performer Lady Vinsantos’ last performance in Paris. (CJC)

<a href="https://www.sofarsounds.com/events/40778">Sofar Sounds in the Mission</a>

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Secret Location in the Mission Thursday, June 16 | $34

Secret Location in the Mission Thursday, June 16 | $34

The promoter of intimate concerts at tiny venues, Sofar Sounds plans a Pride show in The Mission on Wednesday night. LGBTQ+ performers will each perform two or three sets aimed at celebrating Pride history. The secret location will be reviewed 36 hours before the show. (MJT)

The promoter of intimate concerts at tiny venues, Sofar Sounds plans a Pride show in The Mission on Wednesday night. LGBTQ+ performers will each perform two or three sets aimed at celebrating Pride history. The secret location will be reviewed 36 hours before the show. (MJT)

<a href="https://freshmeatproductions.org/2022-fresh-meat-festival-of-transgender-and-queer-performance-online/">Fresh Meat Festival</a>

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Online June 16 &#8211; 26 | Free

Online June 16 - 26 | Free

Online June 16 &#8211; 26 | Free

Experience more than 40 performances by trans and queer artists specializing in a range of genres, from hip-hop to comedy to modern dance. Five new programs combine cutting-edge acts in an expanded two-week run. Check the <a href="http://www.freshmeatproductions.org">website</a> for the full calendar and free tickets. (MJT)

Experience more than 40 performances by trans and queer artists specializing in a range of genres, from hip-hop to comedy to modern dance. Five new programs combine cutting-edge acts in an expanded two-week run. Check the <a href="http://www.freshmeatproductions.org">website</a> for the full calendar and free tickets. (MJT)

<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future-of-lesbian-spaces-what-will-they-look-like-tickets-354194835287">The Future of Lesbian Spaces</a>

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Manny’s, 3092 16th St. Friday, June 17, 6:30 p.m. | $5 &#8211; $12

Manny’s, 3092 16th St. Friday, June 17, 6:30 p.m. | $5 - $12

Manny’s, 3092 16th St. Friday, June 17, 6:30 p.m. | $5 &#8211; $12

The U.S. has 800 gay bars and only 21 lesbian bars, according to the <a href="https://www.lesbianbarproject.com/">Lesbian Bar Project</a>. Why? Discuss the past, present and future of lesbian spaces with activist Alex U. Inn and ethnic studies professor and lesbian event promoter, Carol Hill.

The U.S. has 800 gay bars and only 21 lesbian bars, according to the <a href="https://www.lesbianbarproject.com/">Lesbian Bar Project</a>. Why? Discuss the past, present and future of lesbian spaces with activist Alex U. Inn and ethnic studies professor and lesbian event promoter, Carol Hill.

Follow that up with a converation with author Jeremy Atherton Lin <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-of-the-gay-bar-gay-bar-book-talk-w-author-jeremy-atherton-lin-tickets-349078421957">about the state of the gay bar and the future of queer spaces</a>, also at Manny’s, on June 22. (MJT)

Follow that up with a converation with author Jeremy Atherton Lin <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-of-the-gay-bar-gay-bar-book-talk-w-author-jeremy-atherton-lin-tickets-349078421957">about the state of the gay bar and the future of queer spaces</a>, also at Manny’s, on June 22. (MJT)

<a href="https://sfpl.org/events/2022/06/18/early-learning-drag-queen-story-hour-persia">Drag Queen Story Hour with Per Sia</a>

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SF Main Library Children’s Center, 100 Larkin St., 2nd Floor Saturday, June 18, 11 a.m. | Free

SF Main Library Children’s Center, 100 Larkin St., 2nd Floor Saturday, June 18, 11 a.m. | Free

Through the power of story, drag personality PerSia brings youngsters and their families on a journey of diversity and self love. (MJT)&nbsp;

Through the power of story, drag personality PerSia brings youngsters and their families on a journey of diversity and self love. (MJT)&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/5384479761604104/">Drag &amp; Spirituality: Gender Diverse &#8211; The Spirit, The Body, The Artist</a>

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Online Saturday, June 18, 12:00 p.m. | Free

Online Saturday, June 18, 12:00 p.m. | Free

Ashlé Blow, The Dragon King, and Bobby Friday join Champlain B0NNi33 Vi0L3T and Glide Memorial Church to explore the intersection of spirituality, gender and drag. (MJT)

Ashlé Blow, The Dragon King, and Bobby Friday join Champlain B0NNi33 Vi0L3T and Glide Memorial Church to explore the intersection of spirituality, gender and drag. (MJT)

<a href="https://www.nclrights.org/event/pride-in-the-park/">Pride in the Park&nbsp;</a>

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Nancy Pelosi Dr. and Bowling Green Dr. in Golden Gate Park Saturday, June 18, 3 p.m. | $100+

Nancy Pelosi Dr. and Bowling Green Dr. in Golden Gate Park Saturday, June 18, 3 p.m. | $100+

The National Center for Lesbian Rights’ Pride celebration returns on June 18 with food, drinks, music, and family activities to commemorate Juneteenth and 50 years of Title IX. (MJT)

The National Center for Lesbian Rights’ Pride celebration returns on June 18 with food, drinks, music, and family activities to commemorate Juneteenth and 50 years of Title IX. (MJT)

<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legends-of-drag-tickets-291604576137">Legends of Drag&nbsp;</a>

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Oasis, 298 11th St. Wednesday, June 22, 7 p.m. | $15 &#8211; $35

Oasis, 298 11th St. Wednesday, June 22, 7 p.m. | $15 - $35

Oasis, 298 11th St. Wednesday, June 22, 7 p.m. | $15 &#8211; $35

Celebrate 81 spectacular drag queens from 16 cities, including 15 SF local legends. Drag artists Glamamore, Donna Personna, Renita Valdez, Collette LeGrande, Carla Gay and Joan Jett Blakk grace the stage with their presences in a showcase emceed by <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/contenders-for-the-throne-7-local-drag-royals-breed-might-name-as-sfs-first-drag-laureate/">Sister Roma</a> and Kochina Rude. Authors Devin Antheus and Harry James Hanson kick off the night with a book signing at 7:30 p.m. followed by performances by the all-star cast. (CJC)&nbsp;

Celebrate 81 spectacular drag queens from 16 cities, including 15 SF local legends. Drag artists Glamamore, Donna Personna, Renita Valdez, Collette LeGrande, Carla Gay and Joan Jett Blakk grace the stage with their presences in a showcase emceed by <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/contenders-for-the-throne-7-local-drag-royals-breed-might-name-as-sfs-first-drag-laureate/">Sister Roma</a> and Kochina Rude. Authors Devin Antheus and Harry James Hanson kick off the night with a book signing at 7:30 p.m. followed by performances by the all-star cast. (CJC)&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.transmarch.org/trans-march-2022/">Trans March 2022</a>

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Dolores Park, Dolores and 19th St. Friday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. March begins at 6 p.m. | Free

Dolores Park, Dolores and 19th St. Friday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. March begins at 6 p.m. | Free

SF’s biggest trans pride event begins with a brunch and continues with a resource fair and community stage. The march begins at 6 p.m. at Dolores and 18th St. and concludes with speakers before heading to El Rio for the afterparty. <a href="http://www.transmarch.org/trans-march-2022/">Click here</a> for more details. (MJT)

SF’s biggest trans pride event begins with a brunch and continues with a resource fair and community stage. The march begins at 6 p.m. at Dolores and 18th St. and concludes with speakers before heading to El Rio for the afterparty. <a href="http://www.transmarch.org/trans-march-2022/">Click here</a> for more details. (MJT)

<a href="https://www.sffr.org/priderun">San Francisco Pride Run</a>

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Middle Drive West and Metson Road, Golden Gate Park Saturday, June 25, 7:30 &#8211; 11 a.m. | $45

Middle Drive West and Metson Road, Golden Gate Park Saturday, June 25, 7:30 - 11 a.m. | $45

Middle Drive West and Metson Road, Golden Gate Park Saturday, June 25, 7:30 &#8211; 11 a.m. | $45

Run for a good cause in Golden Gate Park. The San Francisco FrontRunners 42nd annual Pride Run features 5K and 10K loops through the park and a Kids’ Dash, this year benefitting the <a href="https://lyric.org/">Lyric Center for LGBTQQ+ Youth</a>. (CJC)

Run for a good cause in Golden Gate Park. The San Francisco FrontRunners 42nd annual Pride Run features 5K and 10K loops through the park and a Kids’ Dash, this year benefitting the <a href="https://lyric.org/">Lyric Center for LGBTQQ+ Youth</a>. (CJC)

The 2015 San Francisco Dyke March took place days after the Supreme Court enacted marriage equality nationwide. | Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/GettyImages-478815000-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53984"/><figcaption>A woman puts her hand over her heart while holding a rainbow-adorned California state flag while participating in the Dyke March during gay pride weekend festivities on June 27, 2015 in San Francisco, California. The Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry nationwide without regard to their state&#8217;s laws. | Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/GettyImages-478815000-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53984"/><figcaption>A woman puts her hand over her heart while holding a rainbow-adorned California state flag while participating in the Dyke March during gay pride weekend festivities on June 27, 2015 in San Francisco, California. The Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry nationwide without regard to their state's laws. | Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/GettyImages-478815000-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-53984"/><figcaption>A woman puts her hand over her heart while holding a rainbow-adorned California state flag while participating in the Dyke March during gay pride weekend festivities on June 27, 2015 in San Francisco, California. The Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry nationwide without regard to their state&#8217;s laws. | Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>

<a href="https://www.thedykemarch.org/">San Francisco Dyke March</a>

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Dolores and 18th Sts. Saturday, June 25, 5 p.m. | Free

Dolores and 18th Sts. Saturday, June 25, 5 p.m. | Free

Celebrating a love for women and queerness in all its manifestations, dykes of all stripes are welcome to join the 30th Dyke March around Dolores Park. Find out more and get the FAQs for participation <a href="https://www.thedykemarch.org/">here</a>. (MJT)

<p id="h-celebrating-a-love-for-women-and-queerness-in-all-its-manifestations-dykes-of-all-stripes-are-welcome-to-join-the-30th-dyke-march-around-dolores-park-find-out-more-and-get-the-faqs-for-participation-here-mjt">Celebrating a love for women and queerness in all its manifestations, dykes of all stripes are welcome to join the 30th Dyke March around Dolores Park. Find out more and get the FAQs for participation <a href="https://www.thedykemarch.org/">here</a>. (MJT)

<a href="https://sfpride.org/">SF Pride Celebration and Rally&nbsp;</a>

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Civic Center Plaza, 335 McAllister St. Saturday, June 25, 12 &#8211; 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 26, 11 a.m. &#8211; 6 p.m. | Free

Civic Center Plaza, 335 McAllister St. Saturday, June 25, 12 - 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 26, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Free

Civic Center Plaza, 335 McAllister St. Saturday, June 25, 12 &#8211; 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 26, 11 a.m. &#8211; 6 p.m. | Free

The largest Pride gathering in the U.S. officially gets rolling on Saturday afternoon, with two afternoons of music, activism and entertainment hosted by Per Sia and Yves Saint Croissant on Saturday and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/d6-race-heats-up-honey-mahogany-challenges-matt-dorsey-for-supervisor/">Honey Mahogany</a> and Sister Roma on Sunday. Get more info on community events all month on <a href="https://sfpride.org/community">SFPride.org</a>. (MJT)

The largest Pride gathering in the U.S. officially gets rolling on Saturday afternoon, with two afternoons of music, activism and entertainment hosted by Per Sia and Yves Saint Croissant on Saturday and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/d6-race-heats-up-honey-mahogany-challenges-matt-dorsey-for-supervisor/">Honey Mahogany</a> and Sister Roma on Sunday. Get more info on community events all month on <a href="https://sfpride.org/community">SFPride.org</a>. (MJT)

<a href="https://sfpride.org/">San Francisco Pride Parade</a>

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Market St. from Beale St. to 8th St. Sunday, June 26, 10:30 a.m. | Free

Market St. from Beale St. to 8th St. Sunday, June 26, 10:30 a.m. | Free

Actor Sherry Cola and “Jeopardy” champion Amy Schneider will serve as celebrity Grand Marshals in the 52nd Pride Parade up Market St. The sidelines are almost as much fun as the participants but it’s not too late to ride with <a href="http://v">Dykes on Bikes</a>, <a href="https://sfpride.org/volunteering">volunteer</a> or get <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-francisco-pride-2022-grandstand-seating-tickets-311471147587?aff=sfpridedotorg">grandstand seats</a>! (MJT)&nbsp;

Actor Sherry Cola and “Jeopardy” champion Amy Schneider will serve as celebrity Grand Marshals in the 52nd Pride Parade up Market St. The sidelines are almost as much fun as the participants but it’s not too late to ride with <a href="http://v">Dykes on Bikes</a>, <a href="https://sfpride.org/volunteering">volunteer</a> or get <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-francisco-pride-2022-grandstand-seating-tickets-311471147587?aff=sfpridedotorg">grandstand seats</a>! (MJT)&nbsp;

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