It’s a packed Pride weekend.
San Francisco delivers with a grand parade, Pride-fueled meals, and plenty of drag. To fuel up, try unique dinner experiences with chefs from Azalina and 3rd Cousin, or DIY your own caviar-adorned brunch. Be loud, be proud, and be well this week!
Jump ahead to this week's top events:
Head to the opera for a lively Pride concert.
Be part of Pride festivities at the city’s 55th annual weekend celebration.
Get in on the action with a roller derby match.
“Drag” a friend to a bottomless mimosa brunch.
Have a good one.
Camp out with a low-ABV cocktail on Arbor’s lovely patio. Their new menu of aperitif-style cocktails is high on flavor but low on buzz, perfect to sip under their canopy of trees; Mondays through Sundays, 11:30am to 9pm. // Arbor, 384 Hayes St. (Hayes Valley); details at arborsf.com
Meet green thumbs and make your own succulent arrangement at a chill plant-and-socialize session with the artists of the SmArt Collective; Tuesday, 4pm to 7pm. // One Market Plaza, 1 Market St. (Embarcadero); register at eventbrite.com
Memorialize your fur baby with live pet portrait paintings at a neighborhood stationary shop. Even if you can’t get a slot, there’s still plenty to shop for your best boy or girl; Wednesday, 12pm to 5pm. // Post.script, 2413 California St. (Pacific Heights); details on Instagram
Make it date night at Sons & Daughters, where Michelin-starred Nordic cuisine beckons, seasonal and sustainable food reigns, and 7x7 Social Club members get a free glass of bubbly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this month. // Sons & Daughters, 708 Bush St. (Tendernob); reservations at exploretock.com
Try out some tequilas with Underdogs Cantina. A ticket includes tastings, snacks, and a cocktail with your favorite spirit; Thursday, 6pm to 8pm. // Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St. (SoMa); tickets at eventbrite.com
Get away to Lake Tahoe for a long weekend of luxe lakeside recreation with Edgewood Tahoe Resort. Their preferred “stay more, save more” offer includes up to 20 percent off stays and a round of golf at Lake Tahoe’s only public lakefront golf course. // Edgewood Tahoe Resort, 100 Lake Pkwy. (Stateline, Nevada); reservations at edgewoodtahoe.com
Thank you to our partners at Edgewood Tahoe Resort.
Dabble in the best of the Bay and some Chase Center free throws. See and be seen with the region’s best businesses at a party in their honor—and take home some swag, photos, and memories; Thursday, 6pm to 10pm. // Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way (Mission Bay); tickets at ticketsauce.com
Experience Azalina’s with a pop-up dinner in Civic Center. The Hi Neighbor hospitality group will be hosting chef, James Beard nominee, and Malaysian flavor purveyor Azalina Europe for the latest “eat like a chef, drink like a somm” event; Friday at 5:30pm. // 100 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); reservations at opentable.com
Take your seat at the Radiant Table, where Chef Greg Lutes of 3rd Cousin will be slinging signature dishes on a vibrant, immersive tablescape; Friday at 7pm. // 25 Spear St. (Embarcadero); reservations at opentable.com
Get a taste of Tokyo with a lively themed night of sushi, sake, spritzes, and dancing at Pabu; Friday, 6pm to 10pm. // Pabu, 101 California St. (FiDi); reservations at sevenrooms.com
Party ‘til the sun goes down in Sonoma County. Head to the rooftop at Harmon Guest House for tunes from the resident DJ, sliders and truffle fries from the kitchen, and craft cocktails to raise to rooftop views; Friday, 5:30pm to 7:30pm. // Harmon Guest House, 227 Healdsburg Ave. (Healdsburg); details at harmonguesthouse.com
Head to the opera for a lively Pride concert featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race4’s Sapphira Cristál taking on everything from classical arias to queer anthems; Friday at 7:30pm. // War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center); tickets at sfopera.com
Pop over to Front Street for a drag-stravaganza hosted by Bobby Friday and Peaches Christ. Expect electrifying performances, delicious bites, and specialty cocktails, all enjoyed street-side; Friday at 5pm. // 240 Front St. (FiDi); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Do some nighttime shopping and noshing at the Fort Mason Night Market. Browse more than 100 vendors curated by West Coast Craft and two dozen food Off The Grid purveyors; Friday, 4pm to 9pm. // Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); details at fortmason.org
Celebrate the Bayview at a neighborhood block party with plenty of soul, soul food, and fun things to do; Saturday, 11am to 5pm. // Gumbo Social, 5176 3rd St. (Bayview); tickets at humanitix.com
Be part of Pride festivities at the city’s 55th annual weekend celebration. Join for performances, exhibits, and the parade with the theme “queer joy is resistance.” Saturday, noon to 6pm, and Sunday, 10am to 6pm. // Details and schedule at sfpride.org
Upgrade brunch with a caviar masterclass focused on elevating classic favorites like eggs benedict, quiche, croissants, and more; Saturday, 12pm to 2pm. // The Caviar Co., 1954 Union St. (Cow Hollow); register at tripleseattickets.com
Climb high for Pride with a rooftop party at the Jay. Groove to a live DJ set, throw back some oysters, and sip on premium Clément cocktails at a late afternoon soirée; Saturday, 3pm to 6pm. // The Third Floor, Jay Hotel, 433 Clay St. (FiDi); RSVP at eventbrite.com
Try Brucato's newest kumquat creation. Celebrate the release of Oro y Fierro liqueur with a night of specialty cocktails, bold flavors, and complementary tastings; Saturday, 12pm to 4pm. // Brucato Distillery, 275 South Van Ness Ave. (Mission); details at brucatoamaro.com
Get in on the action with a roller derby match between the Oakland Outlaws and the San Francisco Rolling Dead, all in Pride fun; Saturday at 6pm. // Richmond Memorial Auditorium, 403 Civic Center Plaza (Richmond); tickets at bayareaderby.com
Unleash your inner kid at Paint with Goats. Let the playful creatures help you create your next masterpiece and then reward your hard work with a wine and cheese tasting; Saturday and Sunday, 6pm to 8pm. // Spenker Family Farm, 17291 Devries Rd. (Lodi); tickets at eventbrite.com
Start your show season with Magic Theatre’s world premiere of Aztlán by award-winning playwright Luis Alfaro; Saturday at 8pm. // Magic Theatre, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2 Marina Blvd. (Marina); tickets at magictheatre.org
Mingle with oenophiles at a Bravium Wine mixer featuring light bites, live music, and three pours of the winery’s Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blends; Saturday, 6pm to 8pm. // Honor Kitchen & Cocktails, 1411 Powell St. (Emeryville); tickets at eventbrite.com
Swap mimosas for cabernet at Silver Oak's reimagined brunch pairing elevated bites with their latest vintages; Sunday at 10am. // Silver Oak Napa Valley, 915 Oakville Cross Rd. (Oakville); reservations at exploretock.com
“Drag” a friend to a bottomless mimosa brunch for a star-studded performance from RuPaul Drag Race All Star Deja Skye and your favorite SF queens and kings; Saturday, 11:30am to 1:30pm. // W San Francisco, 181 3rd St. (SoMa): tickets at eventbrite.com
Tap into your inner (core) strength with a pilates class in the park with the Mission’s EHS Pilates. Proceeds benefit the Trevor Project; Sunday, 10:30am to 11:30am. // Precita Park, 3200 Folsom St. (Bernal Heights); register at eventbrite.com
Post-game Pride with a decadent late breakfast buffet and bottomless mimosas; Sunday at 11am. // The Garden Court, Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St. (SoMa); reservations at opentable.com
Witness the viral and sensational TwoSet Violin at the SF Symphony. The Australian violin duo known for their jaw-dropping musicality and witty humor is reimagines classical music for modern audiences; Saturday July 12 at 7:30pm and Sunday July 13 at 2pm. // Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. (Civic Center) tickets at sfsymphony.org
Thank you to our partners at the San Francisco Symphony.
Book ahead for a weekend of wine at the Petaluma Gap Wind to Wine Festival. This year’s event includes winemaker dinners, vineyard tours, tasting, and the chance to meet the folks behind more than 25 small, family-owned wineries; Friday August 8 through Sunday, August 10. // Details and tickets at petalumagap.com
Thank you to our partners at the Petaluma Gap.
