'Suprise' radiological material found in Hunters Point cabinet
Plus: Wiener attacks Chan, Esteban Samayoa's community art, public to weigh in on budget cuts, Bay Area firefighters hit the street
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HARVEY MILK CLUB JOINS 48 HILLS FOR OUR ANNUAL FREE PRIDE PARTY, 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 + Harvey Milk Democratic Club to celebrate Pride. DJ Bus Station John plays cruising disco classics, plus the Lookout's prepared a special pulled pork (and veggie) menu! Drag artists, Jello shots, special guests, more.
IT'S FREE!
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.
Today's headlines:
More Hunters Point toxic clean-up mess: ‘surprise’ radiological material discovered in a cabinet
By Tom Molanphy
Officials grilled at latest meeting on disaster, and a Lick Wilmerding High School senior takes up fight for justice.
Bay Area firefighters hit sunny streets for stickball Olympics
By Emma Garcia
20-year tradition filled North Beach with smiles, smack of balls, and players from San Mateo, Alameda County, and SF.
Wiener starts November race by attacking Chan, setting the tone for what could be a nasty five months
By Tim Redmond
Chan says the magic words Wiener avoids—taxes on the rich—as the fall race starts to shape up.
Esteban Samayoa’s art reflects deep love for—and survival of—East Bay community
By Mary Corbin
'I’ll do all I can to create work that inspires a message of togetherness,' says airbrush and charcoal artist.
This week, the public gets to weigh in on the brutal Lurie budget cuts
By Tim Redmond
Plus: Charter amendments for housing, a public bank, and more mayoral power. That's The Agenda for June 22-28
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CELEBRATE PRIDE AND RAISE FUNDS FOR QUEER HISTORY WITH JUANITA MORE!
Drag goddess Juanita More's infamous Pride party is back with a stacked roster of DJ and drag talent that will have you shooting rainbows all over the dance floor. Join 48 Hills and hundreds of fabulous people, Sun/28 at Jones, noon-7pm.
DIVE INTO THE 46TH SAN FRANCISCO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL, JULY 16-AUGUST 2
Festival passes and individual screening tickets are now available for a rich tapestry of films from across the Jewish diaspora—including here in SF! Save 20% on Castro and Next Wave ticket packages using code 48HILLSSFJFF46
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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