{"id":371455,"date":"2026-06-23T13:28:22","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/371455\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T13:28:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T13:28:22","slug":"the-best-events-in-sf-this-week-from-the-pride-parade-to-scentfest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/371455\/","title":{"rendered":"The best events in SF this week, from the Pride Parade to ScentFest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Published Jun. 23, 2026at6:00am<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Partake in some unholy fun at this queer cabaret show in a former church.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeWednesday, June 24, 7 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">The annual gathering, in its fourth year, welcomes advocates and community leaders for a day of learning and a keynote from the renowned labor leader.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, June 25, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">This is San Francisco \u2014 of course we have dedicated queer-friendly World Cup watch parties! Delight in performances by drag queens, learn how to vogue, and catch the match.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, June 25, 3 to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Kick off Pride weekend celebrations with a lineup of queer local bands benefiting San Francisco\u2019s Lyric Center for LGBTQIA+ youth.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeThursday, June 25, 8 p.m.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"3000\" height=\"2001\" alt=\"People are holding transgender pride flags at an outdoor gathering, with trees and buildings in the background.\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782221297_374_-S3840x2561-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: Jeremy Chen\/The StandardDate and timeFriday, June 26; rally at 3 p.m., march at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Hear the SF Opera perform anthems by Brandi Carlile, Luther Vandross, and others. Stick around after the show for a party with drag performer Juanita More.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeFriday, June 26, 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">The installation that projects rainbow lasers 4.1 miles from the Ferry Building down Market Street returns, running nightly through Sunday. Ring in Pride Weekend at the grand lighting, featuring drag, music, and speakers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" alt=\"An artfully blurry image of rainbow laser beams in Downtown San Francisco with an F-Market streetcar.\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/-S3840x3072-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: Courtesy Joshua James SandovalDate and timeFriday, June 26, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.; lasers on view from sunset to sunrise through Sunday, June 28<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Known for her roles in \u201cBorat\u201d and \u201cHacks,\u201d the comedian performs four shows this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeFriday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">International niche and independent perfumers invite you to sample their creations at San Francisco\u2019s first fragrance trade show.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeFriday, June 26, to Sunday, June 28<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Pregame the Pride Parade with a lineup of local music and drag artists, curated by the organizers of Outside Lands.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, June 27, 8 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">With a 34-year history, this gathering celebrates dykes across the spectrum, ending in a triumphant march down Market Street.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Two people wearing helmets ride a classic motorcycle near a crosswalk with rainbow stripes while diverse pedestrians walk beside them, one waving.\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782221299_892_-S3840x2561-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: Justin Katigbak for The StandardDate and timeSaturday, June 27; 12 p.m. rally, 5 p.m. march<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Dance music legends Galantis, Claptone, and Kungs supply nonstop hypnotic hits to ring in the summer. <\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, June 27, 3 to 10 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">The \u201cEuphoria\u201d and \u201cDisclosure Day\u201d star discusses his career, queer media, and Bay Area connections during this event organized by Frameline Film Festival.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, June 27, 1:30 to 2:55 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">More than a dozen drag performers and musicians join this all-day party headlined by DJ Honey Dijon. Dress code: pink!<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, June 27, 12 p.m. to 3 a.m. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">This free community bonanza brings dozens of acts across six stages, including Y2K pop duo Aly &amp; AJ, Kamaiyah, and Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"8192\" height=\"5464\" alt=\"Hundreds of people are gathered on a lawn in front of a large domed building, with a stage and screens visible in the background, during a sunny outdoor event.\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782221301_36_-S3840x2561-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: Juliana Yamada\/The StandardDate and timeSaturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Shop for second-hand goodies, records, and ceramics inside Heath\u2019s tile factory.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSaturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">Sport your most vibrant outfit and bring the energy for the 1.6-mile parade down Market Street.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"block \" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"A person in a vibrant, elaborate costume with a tall, multicolored feathered headpiece and flowing pastel train poses confidently on a city street during a parade.\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782221302_75_-S3840x2561-FPNG.png\"\/>Source: Justin Katigbak for The StandardDate and timeSunday, June 28, 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-block break-words article-body text-left\">This interplanetary-themed, 12-hour party invites you to live in your own world, with sets from Romy, Shygirl, and Vengaboys.<\/p>\n<p>Date and timeSunday, June 28, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.Sold-out events:June 28: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sterngrove.org\/japanese-breakfast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Japanese Breakfast at Stern Grove Festival (opens in new tab)<\/a>June 28: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tixr.com\/groups\/midwaysf\/events\/zedd-pride-weekend-block-party-176400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Zedd Pride Weekend Block Party at The Midway (opens in new tab)<\/a>Looking ahead:Saturday, July 4: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/voyage-to-paradiso-the-divine-light-party-tickets-1988417732966\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">BadBadNotGood, SiR, and more aboard the San Francisco Belle (opens in new tab)<\/a>Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5: Fillmore Jazz FestivalThursday, July 9: \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/sfstandard.com\/yikes-alert-live-show-for-subscribers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Yikes Alert!\u201d A comedy show with The Standard\u2019s Sophia Garrow at The Faight<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published Jun. 23, 2026at6:00am Partake in some unholy fun at this queer cabaret show in a former church.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":371456,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[32135,2644,36210,584,2434,330,101,103,102,104,106,105,114570,84047,5393],"class_list":["post-371455","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-san-francisco","tag-boom-loop","tag-concerts","tag-cool-factory","tag-events","tag-lgbtq","tag-music","tag-san-francisco","tag-san-francisco-headlines","tag-san-francisco-news","tag-sf","tag-sf-headlines","tag-sf-news","tag-sf-pride","tag-street-fairs","tag-world-cup"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/371455","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=371455"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/371455\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/371456"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=371455"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=371455"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=371455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}