š¦3 sweet new frozen treat shops open for summer
Plus: Planning Commission sides with mayor on affordable housing fees, Hayley Kiyoko breaks out, tons of new and classic music!
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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!
25TH ANNIVERSARY FRESH MEAT FEST IS FRESHER THAN EVER
The 25th Anniversary FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL returns June 19ā21 at Z Space, SF for an unforgettable weekend of trans, queer, and community performance featuring dance, drag, live music, theater, and more!
Today's headlines:
Good Taste: New frozen treat shops are ready for SF summer
By Tamara Palmer
Spoons up for old-fashioned scoops, Japanese soft serve, and Chinese froyo.
Planning Commission sides with mayor on cutting fees for affordable housing
By Tim Redmond
The vote, of course, was 4-2. But Lurie has backed down on charging more for arguments in the ballot handbook.
āGirls Like Girlsā like Hayley Kiyoko
By Pam Grady
From a music video to a YA book to now a movie, the first-time director has blown up her story of young queer love and discovery.
Under the Stars: A house music master takes us back to Zanzibar
By John-Paul Shiver
... and a techno originator flies us to Tokyo. Plus: New foamboy, Omar remixed, Broken Social Scene's tender missives, more
In case you missed it:
BIG WEEK: North Beach Fest, Ube Fest, Library Day, Juneteenth Paradeā¦.
Dirty queens done dirt cheap: GayC/DC hits with queer ārefreshā of classic rockers
Lilly Wachowski on 30 years of āBound,ā trans revolution, and Nazis snatching āThe Matrixā
WE ARE STILL $15K SHORT OF OUR GOAL! DONATE TODAY
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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.
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, kidsā shows, and more, YBG Festival is the place for picnics and summertime vibes.
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