PRIDE: SF GETS PROUD
No city does Pride quite like San Francisco, everywhere you turn there is a rainbow-colored flag reminding us of the fight for equality and the struggle that continues. For everything LGBTQ+ and PRIDE related venture to the SF PRIDE website.
PRIDE: TALES OF THE CITY
Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City is being live streamed on the Broadway on demand theatre network. With a score by Jake Shears and John Garden of Scissor Sisters, a book by Jeff Whitty, choreography by Larry Keigwin and direction by Jason Moore, Tales of the City is a musical version of the first two books in Maupin's beloved series. The livestream starts on June 21.
THEATRE: HAMILTON RETURNS
Tony Award winning musical HAMILTON returns to San Francisco in August 2021 for a four-week run. San Francisco’s Orpheum is the venue which will open at 100% capacity. This is a sign that entertainment is on and happening again. The show has been dark since March 2020. Get tickets now.
TV: KENNEDY CENTER HONORS
Ninety-five year old star of stage and screen Dick Van Dyke is being celebrated at The Kennedy Centers Honors on Sunday at 8 p.m. on CBS. The annual honors celebrate those who have excelled in the arts, dance, film & music . Other honorees include Garth Brooks, Joan Baez & music prodigy Minori. We’ll be watching Sunday.
PRIDE: 49ERS GET PROUD
San Francisco 49ers are showing support for the team's incredibly diverse fanbase with a new line of gender less PRIDE merchandise. Proceeds from sales support local LGBTQ+ causes.
MUSIC: BLACK KEYS BLUES
Ohio band The Black Keys unleashed a new album this week. "Delta Kream" celebrates the Hill Country blues of northern Mississippi, particularly the songs of R.L. Burnside and Junior Kimbrough. The album was recorded in one day at the band's Nashville studio. It’s quite the tribute.
SPORT: SF GIANTS
The Giants take on the Cubs for this home series beginning Friday at 6:45 p.m. Our GIANTS are also celebrating PRIDE month so look out for special giveaways, events and movie nights this month.
NASCAR: AT SONOMA
NASCAR returns to Sonoma raceway this Saturday and Sunday. Some local drivers will be taking to the track. Check the schedule online. Saturday tickets are still available.
EAT HERE: ROOFTOP AT 25 LUSK
Chef Matthew Dolan and the 25 Lusk team welcome one and all to enjoy dining al fresco on their rooftop. It’s a great spot for killer cocktails and bites. The pizza oven is fired up. Their duck confit pizza is worth the trip alone. Located two blocks from the ballpark, makes this a great spot for a pregame and postgame.
WINE: ROSE DAY & FLIGHT NIGHT
Celebrate the good times with some delish rose. The Wine Merchant at SF Ferry Building is the place to be this Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with wine Wonderwoman Debbie Zachareas. See you there.
Enjoy your weekend! HAPPY PRIDE!
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