Official Events Calendar
Below is the list of Pride Official Events for the 2011 Celebration. The calendar of events for the 2012 Celebration will be available in Spring of 2012. If you are interested in hosting a Pride Official Event, the application is now available.
Springlicious- A Modern Day Cabaret
Springlicious is the first annual drag show fundraiser to support our efforts for SF Pride, work with other LGBT community partners and raise community awareness of Glide's active participation in celebrating unconditional love, acceptance and diversity.
5/14/11, 2 - 9pm (Showtime 4pm), $10 in advance / $20 at the door
The Café 2369 Market Sreet San Francisco, 94114
pride@glide.org, 415.674.6000
http://www.glide.org/ www.facebook.com/glidepride
Intro to TEEI
Come learn about the TEEI services you can take advantage of, and connect with fellow trans job seekers and friendly employers.
6/2/11, 4pm, Free
San Francisco LGBT Community Center 1800 Market St. San Francisco, 94102
clairf@sfcenter.org, 415-865-5632
KidSpace Infant and Toddler Playgroup
Join other LGBTQ parents and their infants and toddlers for structured activities and Circle Time. (No entry after 10:10)
6/3/11,10am, Free
San Francisco LGBT Community Center 1800 Market St. San Francisco, 94102
milap@sfcenter.org, 415-865-5649
KidSpace Chef
LGBT Families w/ Kids (up to age 10) learn about nutrition and basic cooking skills. New recipes each class.
6/4/11, 10:30am, Free
San Francisco LGBT Community Center 1800 Market St. San Francisco, 94102
milap@sfcenter.org, 415-865-5649
TEEI Resume Lab
Whip your resume into shape! Work with TEEI to create a target resume and come network with fellow trans job seekers.
6/9/11, 4pm, Free
San Francisco LGBT Community Center 1800 Market St. San Francisco, 94102
clairf@sfcenter.org, 415-865-5632
Werq! SF LGBT Youth Prom 2011
5th Annual San Francisco queer youth prom: "Werq!" For youth aged 13 to 20. Friday, June 10th,
6/10/11, 7pm-11pm, $5 Suggested Donation
San Francisco LGBT Community Center 1800 Market St. San Francisco, 94102
youth@sfcenter.org , 415-865-5633
www.facebook.com/sfcenteryouth
7th annual Queer Women of Color Film Festival
2011 Queer Women of Color Film Festival kindles tenacious connections in 5 hot, healing and hilarious screening programs.
6/10/11 – 6/12/11, 7:30pm, Opening FREE
Brava Theater 2789 - 24th Street @ York San Francisco, 94110
festival@qwocmap.org, 415-752-0868
QueerBallroom.com Dance Party
Dance Q Salsa, Tango & Swing FREE all ages event with 3 lessons & practice dancing with Practica Dance. Learn authentic Americanna dances including: Salsa, Swing & Argentine Tango! NOW monthly every 2nd Saturday.
6/11/2011, 7-9pm, FREE
Magnet 4122 18th Street San Francisco, 94114
gayjitterbug@yahoo.com, 415-305-8242
KidSpace Infant and Toddler Playgroup
Join other LGBTQ parents and their infants and toddlers for structured activities and Circle Time. (No entry after 10:10)
6/17/11, 10am, Free
San Francisco LGBT Community Center 1800 Market St. San Francisco, 94102
milap@sfcenter.org, 415-865-5649
6th Annual Center Pride Party
San Francisco LGBT Community Center presents their 6th Annual Pride Party, featuring four floors of entertainment, Margaritas on the Deck, tasty treats from local restaurants and arts lounge and silent auction all to support the critical services the Center provides.
6/18/11, 1pm - 4pm, $25-$50 Sliding Scale
San Francisco LGBT Community Center 1800 Market St. San Francisco, 94102
devonn@sfcenter.org, 415.865.5555
http://prideparty.sfcenter.org
KidSpace Chef
LGBT Families w/ Kids (up to age 10) learn about nutrition and basic cooking skills. New recipes each class.
6/18/11, 10:30am, Free
San Francisco LGBT Community Center 1800 Market St. San Francisco, 94102
milap@sfcenter.org, 415-865-5649
Hootenanny
A lil a bit country, a lil bit choral and a lot of fun; SFGMC's Pride offering will you Hootin' for more!
6/17/11 & 6/18/11, June 17 2pm and 8pm / June 18 8pm, Starting at $15 ($10 for unwaged)
Morgan Auditorium, 491 Post Street (at Mason) San Francisco, 94105
boxoffice@sfgmc.org, (415) 865-3650
FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of transgender & queer performance
The FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL is an outrageously popular, powerful, top-notch festival of the nation's leading LGBT artists. Don't miss it!
6/ 16-19/11, Thurs-Sat 8pm & Sun 7pm, $15-20 sliding scale
Z Space at Theater Artaud 450 Florida Street San Francisco, 94110
freshmeatinfo@gmail.com, 1-800-838-3006
AVERAGE DYKE BAND---Pride Dance!
The Average Dyke Band, Bay Area's hottest all woman rock/R&B dance band! Sequins, heels, boi style!
6/22/11, 7pm, $15
Ashkenaz Music Club, 1317 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, 94702
tokoire@aol.com, 510-525-5054
GGBA's Pride Business Expo
Golden Gate Business Association's Annual LGBT Trade Show. Join the nation's FIRST LGBT Chamber of Commerce and meet 75-100 exhibitors from the queer business community and our supporters.
6/23/11, 5-8pm, $5 entrance fee will be donated to the eQuality Scholarship Collaborative.
Hotel Whitcomb 1231 Market Street San Francisco, 94103
karole@ggba.com, 415-362-GGBA (4422)
Mo Butta Soul Funk Thursday
Welcome to Mo Butta Pride, "it's going to be a funky good time." We're flashing back to the old school 70's, 80's, and more. Special performance by Kymberlie Jackson. So bring your platforms, afros, and superfly swag.
6/23/11, 8pm-2am, $10
The New Parish 579 18th Street, Oakland, 94612
bproductions13@gmail.com, (415) 637-1435
Street Power: The Story of San Francisco’s Vanguard
Joey Plaster, Mia Tu Mutch and Rev. Megan Rohrer present oral histories, multimedia and draw parallels between Vanguard and similar present-day gay liberation organization.
6/23/11, 7pm-9pm, $5 Suggested Donation
GLBT History Museum 4127 18th St. San Francisco, 94114
info@glbthistory.org, 415-621-1107
A Truly Fabulous NightLife
Kick off your celebration of Pride Weekend at a fabulous edition of NightLife at the Academy. Dance, drink and enjoy special programming. 21+
6/23/11, 6-10pm, $12
California Academy of Sciences 55 Music Concourse Drive San Francisco, 94118
info@calacademy.org, 415.379.8000
www.calacademy.org/events/nightlife/
Good Vibrations Art Opening and reception featuring photography by Phillys Christopher
Enjoy legendary sex-positive photographer Phyllis Christopher’s work along with wine and hors d'oeuvres and kick off Pride weekend in style!
6/23/11 , 6-8pm, FREE!
Good Vibrations Polk Street store 1620 Polk Street (at Sacramento Street) San Francisco, 94109
camillal@goodvibes.com, (415) 345-0400
PAN DULCE San Francisco
Kick off Latin Pride at The Bay Area's Largest weekly Latin Party in the Castro! Hot Go-Go Dancers, Great Drink Specials and Much More!
6/23/11, 8pm - 2am, $5 - 8* 21 +
The Café, 2369 Market Street @ Castro, San Francisco, 94114
clubpapi@aol.com, 415.675.9763
Tales of the City: A Unique One-Night Hosted By Olympia Dukakis
Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City: A unique night of the new Tales of the City musical hosted by Olympia Dukakis followed by an exclusive VIP Party at The Clift.
6/24/11, 8pm, Cost TBD
A.C.T. 415 Geary St. San Francisco, 94102
pierrick.j.fischer@ampf.com, 415-879-5633
www.olympiahoststales.eventbrite.com
U*NI*TY
U*NI*TY will provide entertainment that combines Art, Live Music, DJ’s, and Performance into one unifying evening. Special Opening act, dj China G & dj dirtyKURTY, and a special midnight performance by Sarah Bush Dance Project.
6/24/11, 9pm - 2am, $20 PreSale $25 @ Door
111 Minna San Francisco, 94105
heidickinney@gmail.com, 760-529-7230
33rd Annual Pride Concert®
Five Pioneering Ensembles, One-Fabulous Performance: the 33rd Annual Pride Concert® is THE Pride Music Event for Everyone! This one-night-only performance showcases the world’s premier LGBTQ orchestra, choruses, and wind ensemble with host Trauma Flintstone. Advanced ticket purchase recommended.
6/24/11, 8pm, $30-15
Everett Auditorium 450 Church Street at 16th St San Francisco, 94114
tickets@annualprideconcert.org, 1-800-595-4TIX
The Anita Cocktail Hour Benefiting Project Open Hand
Saddle up at the Razz Room to see Red Hot Mama, Anita Cocktail, perform a Honky Tonk Hootenanny benefiting POH.
6/24/2011, 10:15 p.m., $25
The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko 222 Mason Street San Francisco, 94102
events@openhand.org, (415) 447-2316
High Speed Dating "All American"
SF's most successful Speed Dating, Guys looking for Love...
6/24/2011, 7:30PM, $25 Advanced
See Website for Location
blu@cgmsf.com, 415-312-8243
Trans March
The SF Trans March is SF Pride's premiere transgender Pride event. Dress up, show up, speak out and be what happens!
6/24/11, 3:30 pm, Free
Dolores Park Dolores Street and 18th Street San Francisco, 94110
GHETTODISCO
GHETTODISCO is San Francisco's quintessential House Party! We welcome the legendary JUNIOR VASQUEZ to kick off Pride weekend! Dj Hawthorne & guests keep this 12-hour marathon moving from 11pm til 11am!
6/24/11, 11pm – 11am, Price TBA
THE ENDUP, 6th & Harrison San Francisco,94107
Wells Fargo presents Gary Virginia & Donna Sachet's 13th Annual Pride Brunch
Honoring the Grand Marshals of the Pride Parade and Benefiting Positive Resource Center. This lively, festive event attracts over 300 Community movers and shakers.
6/25/11, Champagne reception at 11AM Gourmet Brunch Buffet & Program at Noon
Host tickets: $100 General admission: $75 Buy your tickets here.
Hotel Whitcomb Ballroom, 1231 Market Street San Francisco, 94103
FMI: Gary Virginia 415-626-5004 or Donna Sachet 415-695-1942
San Francisco Dyke March
Better Together
Enjoy our diverse dyke culture with a radical political edge, then Marching together in all our strength and glory!
6/25/11 - 3pm Rally; 7pm March to the Castro. Free - $5-10 suggested donation.
Dolores Park, Dolores & 18th Sts,
info@thedykemarch.org (to volunteer)
Shangri-la at the Endup
Shangri-la celebrates PRIDE with DJs Alan Liao and Miller Kim and dance diva, Debby Holiday, go-go boys and Tita Aida!
6/25/11, 10pm, Free at 10pm or $15 after 11pm
The Endup Club 401 6th Street San Francisco, 94103
Shangrilasf@gmail.com, 415-646-0999
Pink Triangle: Installation & Commemoration Ceremony
Installation & commemoration of Pink Triangle on Twin Peaks to educate the public about what can happen when hatred and bigotry
6/25/11, Installation from 7am-10am, Commemoration @ 10:30am, Free
Twin Peaks Vista Overlook, Top of Twin Peaks Blvd San Francisco
patc@hellermanus.com , 415-726-4914
Annual Mamas & Papas Pride Potluck Brunch (All Families Welcome!)
Join us in celebrating Pride month by joining us at our combined social brunch. Bring your favorite potluck dish to share.
6/25/11, 11am, Free
Civic Center Playground at Larkin and Grove Streets, San Francisco, 94102
julia@ourfamily.org, 415-865-5649
The San Francisco Men's Spanking Party
A men's only event, for guys into Spanking and Paddling. Open to all men 18+ (Gay, Bi or Straight)
6/25/11, 1pm to 6pm, $20
The Power Exchange 220 Jones Street San Francisco, 94102
SanFranParty@yahoo.com, (415)864-2766
CLUB PAPI SF - THE BROWN PARTY
Join 1500 + people for the biggest Latin Pride party of the weekend with 20 dancers, major performing artists, 3 dance floors and after hours till 4am!!
6/25/11, 9:30pm - 4am, $15 - $25 Dollars * 21 +
SPACE 550, 550 Barneveld Ave, San Francisco, 94123
clubpapi@aol.com, 415.675.9763
Sundance Saloon Pre-Pride Dance
The Sundance Saloon, San Francisco’s primary country-western dancing venue, presents two special nights of dancing, Saturday night before Pride and Sunday night after Pride! We’ll feature our usual mix of two-stepping, waltz, swing and line dances. Age 21 and over, please.
6/25/11, 8:00pm - Midnight, $10 Dollars * 21 +
Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 Market Street, San Francisco
info@sundancesaloon.org, (415) 820-1403
Mo Butta in the Town
"A funky good time" with guest performance by Aima the Dreamer, Dj's Pam the Funkstress, That Girl, Lady Ryan, and all your favorite Hip Hop, R&B, and Soul. Pride giveaways, champagne toast, and free food fixin's!
6/25/11, 8pm – 2pm, $10
The Oasis, 135 12th Street, Oakland 94607
bproductions13@gmail.com, (510) 228-9657
Go BANG! Go PRIDE!
Authentic San Francisco Disco! Bring a smile & shoes that will allow you to dance from opening til last call!
6/25/11, 9pm-3am, $5
Deco Lounge 510 Larkin & Turk San Francisco, 94102
gobang@gobangsf.com, (510) 798-4908
Good Vibrations Pink Pleasure Party!
Dyke out and step into Good Vibrations Pink Pleasure Party and enjoy discounts, DJ, delectable treats and free prizes!
6/25/11, 8pm 10pm, FREE!
Good Vibrations Valencia Street Store 603 Valencia Street (at 17th Street) San Francisco, 94110
camillal@goodvibes.com, (415) 522-5460
FRESH @ Ruby Skye
FRESH @ Ruby Skye is San Francisco’s hottest monthly T-Dance. Every month a portion of the proceeds are proudly donated to a local or national non-profit organization, with total donations now exceeding $120,000.
6/26/11, 6pm, $20 - $25
Ruby Skye 420 Mason Street San Francisco, 94102
TAYLOR DAYNE
SF Pride Official Event “Closing Party” @ The Regency Ballroom
Taylor Dayne Live! Tyra, Raven & Jujubee From Ru Paul’s Drag Race DJ Glovibes (Ministry of Sound/MegaWoof) Hosts Peter Paige (Queer As Folk) And Cookie Dough and More!
Newly added. Raja, Carmen and Delta.
6/26/11, 7pm, $65
The Regency Ballroom 1300 Sutter Street San Francisco, 94109
johhny@no-nameproductions.com, 310-880-4546
Sundance Saloon After-Pride Dance
The Sundance Saloon, San Francisco’s primary country-western dancing venue, presents two special nights of dancing, Saturday before Pride and Sunday night after Pride! We’ll feature our usual mix of two-stepping, waltz, swing and line dances. Age 21 and over, please.
6/26/11, 6pm - 11pm, $10, 21+
Hotel Whitcomb, 1231 Market Street, San Francisco
info@sundancesaloon.org, (415) 820-1403
REACH Pride T-Dance
Dance with anthems & hi-NRG music by UK DJ/Producers &Wayne G, SF DJs Steve Sherwood & Brian Maier
6/26/11, 5pm – Midnight, $25 in advance, $30 at the door
Mighty 119 Utah Street San Francisco, 94114
info@juicyfruitjim.com, 415-359-3100
REVOLT!
A spectacular Sunday evening T. Dance with some of the planet's TOP DJ TALENT and live performances by WENDY HO + CAROLINE LUND + LUCIANA! VIP hostess SANDRA BERNHARD and many local Porn Celebrities & Drag personalities.
6/26/11, 6pm – 2am, Price TBA
Mezzanine 444 Jessie Street San Francisco, 94103
EDEN - Women's Weekend during SF Pride
4 days, 6 parties, 1 host hotel, HOT Celesbians from the Real L Word, superstar DJs and for the first time ever a party block just for women and our friends, don't miss this!
6/23/11-/6/26/11
Various Locations, See Website for Details
info@movementinthebay.com, 510-842-6315
Adam Killian at the Nob Hill Theatre
Come on in and Touch Our Junk!
6/24/11, 8pm and 10pm, $25
6/25/11, 7pm and 9pm, $25
6/26/11, 8pm and 10pm, $25
Nob Hill Theatre 729 Bush Street @ Powell San Francisco,
garyluce2000@yahoo.com, 415-397-6758
Massive - The Ultra Destination for the Big, the Bear and
MASSIVE is the hottest dance party for Big and Bear Men and their Admirers.
6/26/2011, 6pm, $5 Before 8PM. $10 After 8PM
Mist Ultra Lounge 316 11th St San Francisco, 94103
info@phattestevents.com, 408-459-9353
Beautiful Darling San Francisco Premiere
The San Francisco premiere of James Rasin's film, Beautiful Darling, is back at the Castro for the San Francisco Theatrical Engagement for one night only.
6/30/11, 7pm and 9:15pm, $10 General Admission $7.50 for Seniors
Castro Theatre 429 Castro St. San Francisco, 94114
sales@corinthfilms.com, 610-509-8350