Kick off Pride At the Castro Theatre
From Eventbrite: "Join us June 2nd for a fabulous kick-off celebration at the historic Castro Theatre, "SF Pride 2023 Kick-Off: A Night of Queer Entertainment". Featuring a jaw-dropping lineup of Bay Area legends across art forms such as drag, theatre, music and film."
Event is free and happening on Sunday. Click the link to see details and to get tickets.
Attend the Yearly Union Street Festival
From Union Street Festival: "Union Street Festival in the historic Cow Hollow District will kick-off summer in the city Saturday, June 3rd (11am to 7pm) and Sunday, June 4th (10am to 6pm) on Union Street from Fillmore St. to Octavia St. The event will feature non-stop live music all weekend, craft food and drinks, high-end local artists selling a wide range of products, and featured attractions like a collaborative paint temple."
Event is free.
Shop At HeadWest Pride Themed Marketplace
From HeadWest Instagram: "We're kicking off this PRIDE MONTH with a HEAD WEST celebration event — this SUNDAY, June 4th at the iconic SF Ferry Building in San Francisco | 11a - 5p."
Event is free and happening Sunday.
Find Your Favorite Books at SFPL's Book Sale Block Party
From Eventbrite: "Join the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library at the Book Sale Block Party for a day of literary fun! With over 10,000 books, comics, media & vinyl on sale, the San Francisco Public Library Bookmobile, Kids Zone, Live DJ, author talks, and button making with SFPL Summer Stride artist K-Fai Steele, you're guaranteed a day of fun for all ages!
K-Fai Steele, the 2023 Summer Stride artist is making an appearance at 2pm for storytime and guided button-making in the Kids Zone! We are partnering with Thee Parkside (1600 17th St.) for the Block Party by hosting author readings from both 2022 and 2023 Brown-Handler Residents! Grab a drink and listen in from 1-2:30pm. At 3pm, Lol Tolhurst, an author and musician (from The Cure) is reading his book, Cured: The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys."
Event is free to attend and happening all day Saturday. Click on link for details and agenda.
Shop Small in the Outer Richmond at Balboa Art Walk
From Eventbrite: "Join us on Saturday, June 3rd for Art Walk SF in the Balboa Village from 35th Ave & 39th ave in San Francisco!
Art Walk SF Celebrates the Art, Music, Food, and Small Businesses of San Francisco's Neighborhoods with Art Walks in a Different SF Neighborhood Each Month!
Art Walk SF activates small businesses as pop-up gallery spaces and live music venues where local art and music can be showcased. Art Walk SF is a free, family friendly community event filling the streets with: merchants offering specials and hosting sidewalk sales; local artists selling their art or artisanal goods; tables and activities hosted by community organizations; live/collaborative mural-making, roller skating, &/or other activities; live performances by local musicians, dancers, and more.
Welcoming all Artists, Musicians, Creators, Makers, Art Collectives, and Nonprofits to participate in the vibrant culture of San Francisco’s art community, and the economic revitalization of business corridors around the city."
Event is happening on June 3rd from 12-5pm. Click on link for details.
