Why can't Lurie say 'sanctuary city'?
Plus: Pride month arts and culture galore, a letter to Elon, and a tribute to Robert Altman.
Supported by Pink Block, Frameline, Blue Note Summer Sessions, Fresh Meat, and Dyke March.
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The world’s largest and longest-running LGBTQ+ film festival is returning to San Francisco and Oakland with 11 days of screenings, performances, and parties. Show up June 18–28 as a reminder that the world is watching!
PINK BLOCK ROCKS PRIDE SATURDAY, JUNE 28
Polyglamorous & The Great Northern are back with PINK BLOCK Saturday June 28! Featuring DJ Harvey, Horse Meat Disco, Crystal Waters, Heidi Lawden, Masha Mar, Juanita MORE!, and much more!
Lurie doesn’t say the words ‘Sanctuary City’ at supes meeting
By Tim Redmond
Mayor still cautious on resisting Trump ICE raids; Walton challenges him on fairness of shelters for the unhoused.
BIG WEEK: Drag stage and film, queer elder art, SFJAZZ Fest, and the Peacemaker Awards
Plus! A Juneteenth musical spectacular, new neighborhood market in the Sunset, Bruce Conner films, Gumby's Junk, and W. Kamau Bell saves the arts.
Dear Elon: I told you so
Now that Trump has turned on you, maybe you can call for higher taxes on the rich.
Screen Grabs: Tribute to 100 years of Robert Altman, a cynic’s New Hollywood takeover
Plus: The antic and sexy sides of SF's Bruce Conner, Amerinide firestarter 'Northern Lights,' and Pride month flicks galore.
In Case You Missed It
Black quilters of ‘Routed West’ stitched proof of what lasts
A real San Franciscan shows the city like it is in ‘What’chu Mixed With?’
GRACE JONES LIVE IN NAPA JUNE, 13: A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EVENING
Witness a legendary icon in an intimate Napa Valley setting. Grace Jones live under the stars at Blue Note Summer Sessions.
RESILIENCE AND JOY TAKE THE STAGE AT FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL
A celebration of trans and queer joy, survival, and creative brilliance. Let’s celebrate LIVE performances rooted in justice, care, and community, June 19-21 at Z Space in San Francisco. Getting in costs $10-40, NOTAFLOF.
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