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Source: Brian Feulner for The Standard<\/p>\nPublished Jun. 26, 2026at6:00am<\/p>\n
After a busy week, making plans can feel like one more item on the to-do list. Enter the Weekend Itinerary: The Standard\u2019s curated guide to the culture, arts, and food to fuel your weekend in San Francisco. Because in this vibrant city, boredom is a choice.<\/p>\n
If this itinerary makes it onto your weekend agenda, tag @sfstandard \u2014 we\u2019d love to see it in action!<\/p>\n
Friday, June 26<\/p>\n
Forecast: High of 66, periods of bright sunshine<\/p>\n
Source: Brian Feulner for The Standard<\/p>\n
The city\u2019s most joyful weekend is just getting started. Once the clock strikes five, step out for an evening of happy-hour bites, drag performances, and rainbow lasers.<\/p>\n
4:00 p.m. Happy hour (opens in new tab)<\/a> at Turtle Tower<\/p>\n Summer Fridays are a state of mind. Log off early and start your night at one of our favorite FiDi dining destinations, Turtle Tower<\/a>. The Vietnamese restaurant (one of Ali Wong\u2019s favorites) serves a happy-hour menu every day from 2 to 5 p.m., with appetizers, cocktails, and glasses of wine all under $8. In this economy, that\u2019s impossible to pass up.<\/p>\n 6 p.m. Drag show (opens in new tab)<\/a> at the Merchants Exchange<\/p>\n Now that you\u2019re refueled, the entertainment portion of your night can begin. As part of the final edition of \u201cDrag Me Downtown,\u201d a free Pride month performance series, drag queens are taking over the historic Merchants Exchange. Don\u2019t miss a special appearance from \u201cRuPaul\u2019s Drag Race\u201d alum Jax.<\/p>\n 8 p.m. \u201cWelcome\u201d Pride laser kick-off celebration (opens in new tab)<\/a> at Ferry Plaza<\/p>\n The world\u2019s largest Pride flag is a 4.1-mile rainbow laser installation that projects down Market Street all the way to Twin Peaks. Walk over to Ferry Plaza, where a DJ, circus performers, and drag queens will provide entertainment before the lasers turn on at 9:20 p.m. They\u2019ll be lit from sunset to sunrise all Pride weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n Saturday, June 27<\/p>\n Forecast: High of 68, periods of clouds and sunshine<\/p>\n Before parade road closures go into effect Sunday, spend your Saturday exploring the city with vintage retail therapy and scent exploration. Close out the night with arcade games and back-to-back sets from local bands.<\/p>\n 12 p.m. ScentFest SF (opens in new tab)<\/a> at Fort Mason<\/p>\n Discover your new signature scent at this expo showcasing perfumers from across the globe. Whenever your nose needs a break, check out the discussions by fragrance experts.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019re all sniffed out, stroll over to Van Ness and take the 49 bus south. <\/p>\n 3 p.m. The Good Flea (opens in new tab)<\/a> at Heath SF<\/p>\n Suffering from a bad case of the shoppies? Find your cure at this vintage market inside Heath\u2019s showroom in the Mission. Not only will independent vendors bring their best handmade wares, but Heath fanatics can find an array of off-price and limited-edition ceramic pieces.<\/p>\n 4:30 p.m. Wine and pie Fat Cat<\/a><\/p>\n Have thoughts on this story?Start the conversation<\/p>\n You look like you could use a glass of wine. Fat Cat is San Francisco\u2019s newest \u2014 and possibly its most fun<\/a> \u2014 wine bar has landed in the former Outer Orbit space in Mission-Bernal. Expect slices of cream pie (opens in new tab)<\/a> and a flower bouquet pop-up (opens in new tab)<\/a> by Pomegranate Florals. <\/p>\n Buckle up: We\u2019re getting back on Muni. The 24 bus will take you up Castro Street to your dinner destination. <\/p>\n 6:30 p.m. Dinner at Esme and arcade games at Emporium<\/p>\n After much anticipation, NoPa\u2019s newest French bistro, Esme<\/a>, is open for a cozy dinner following your busy day of shopping. Put the extensive wine list, pasta, and tuna tartare to the test before walking three blocks to the always-fun Emporium Arcade Bar (opens in new tab)<\/a>.<\/p>\n 9 p.m. Bay Pride Amplified! (opens in new tab)<\/a> at The Independent<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking to keep the night going after Emporium, pop next door to The Independent for a lineup curated by the organizers of Outside Lands. Local bands Pillowprince, Medscool, and Cardboard People take the stage with some seriously mosh-worthy music.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sunday, June 28<\/p>\n Forecast: High of 72, mostly sunny<\/p>\n The liveliest Pride events fall on Sunday, which is poised for gorgeous weather. Grab your friends and take part in San Francisco history during the sprawling parade, lively Civic Center celebrations with dozens of performers, and parties that will make this year\u2019s Pride one to remember.\u00a0<\/p>\n 10:30 a.m. Pride Parade (opens in new tab)<\/a> on Market Street\u00a0<\/p>\n Did you know that San Francisco hosted its first Pride parade in 1972 (opens in new tab)<\/a> with 15,000 spectators? Now the flagship celebration draws upward of 1 million people downtown. Arrive early, bring plenty of water, and watch the city come alive with color.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/-S3840x2545-FPNG.png\"\/)
Source: Morgan Ellis\/The Standard<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782481518_34_-S3840x2561-FPNG.png\"\/)
Source: Jason Henry for The Standard<\/p>\n