20 terrific things to do this weekend (and more!)
Plus: Lurie moves to cut affordable housing fees for luxury developers, GayC/DC 'gets up there and blows it out.'
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PULLIN' PORK FOR PRIDE RETURNS, WED/24!
You demanded it, now it's time to squeal for joy! Our annual Pullin' Pork for Pride fundraiser returns to the Castro, now at the Lookout bar, Wed/24, 6pm-10pm. Join the 48 Hills team to celebrate Pride with DJ Bus Station John playing cruising disco classics, plus the Lookout's special pulled pork (and veggie) menu! Drag artists, Jello shots, special guests, more.
IT'S FREE!
HILARIOUS TAKE ON HOLLYWOOD SQUARES RETURNS FOR PRIDE, THU/18
One of the city's favorite local celebrity events, San Francisco Squares, is back to raise money for LGBTQ community services for Pride—and have you rolling in the aisles. With classic TV guest Bruce Villanch in the center square and host Sister Roma, plus a cast of fabulous "squares" (including 48 Hills' Marke B.), it will be an evening of pure gaiety.
Today's headlines:
BIG WEEK: North Beach Fest, Ube Fest, Library Day, Juneteenth Parade….
By 48 Hills Arts Team
Aluna, The Kitchenettes, Parasol at Cafe Flore, Peaches Christ and Mink Stole, 'The Blackest Wrench,' Salted Summer Solstice, more to do!
Lurie and four supes move to cut affordable housing fees for luxury developers
By Tim Redmond
'We had reservations back then about speaking about our art because we were both closeted trans women,' says filmmaker, appearing at Frameline.
Dirty queens done dirt cheap: GayC/DC hits with queer ‘refresh’ of classic rockers
By Joshua Rotter
'We're just getting up there and blowing it out,' says renowned Pride Fest act, who count Rob Halford and Sebastian Bach as fans.
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25TH ANNIVERSARY FRESH MEAT FEST IS FRESHER THAN EVER
The 25th Anniversary FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL returns June 19–21 at Z Space, SF for an unforgettable weekend of trans, queer, and community performance featuring dance, drag, live music, theater, and more!
EL RIO'S PATIO IS LIT FOR PRIDE
Pride weekend at El Rio has everything you need to feel true community and spirit! Three huge parties will keep you dancing and dragging on our gorgeous patio all Pride weekend, but don't forget to stop by any time for a shot of queer love in the Mission. Consistently voted Best of the Bay, always a good time.
25TH ANNIVERSARY FRESH MEAT FEST IS FRESHER THAN EVER
The 25th Anniversary FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL returns June 19–21 at Z Space, SF for an unforgettable weekend of trans, queer, and community performance featuring dance, drag, live music, theater, and more!
WE ARE STILL $15K SHORT OF OUR GOAL! DONATE TODAY
We want to double our reporting power in this crucial election year and stabilize 48 Hills for the future. Your donation goes twice as far during our Spring Bloom matching $50K fundraiser! But we can't do this without you and the clock is ticking—donate now and tell your friends.
CELEBRATE LOCAL MUSIC AND CULTURE AT TOTAL ACCORD FEST, JUNE 3-20
Local creative agency Total Accord is dedicated to putting Bay Area artists on the map and helping guide those looking to get to know the local independent music scene better. To celebrate its second year, TAA is throwing Total Accord Fest at a variety of music venues, theaters, and dive bars, all around San Francisco. Featuring live music, drag performances, food + art pop ups, and DJ sets, plus music video and documentary screenings. Join us!
YERBA BUENA GARDENS FESTIVAL SEASON IS HERE
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is back with 100+ free outdoor shows in downtown SF. With free music concerts, dance events, circus, kids’ shows, and more, YBG Festival is the place for picnics and summertime vibes.
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