Events
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Ghirardelli Square
Weekends. Summer is in full swing at Ghirardelli Square! Grab a bite and enjoy live, local musicians every Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. in Fountain Plaza and every Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. in the SF Brewing Co. beer garden. 900 North Point St., 415.474.3938. ghirardellisq.com
Pride & Joy
June 5. Pride Month has arrived! Celebrate by watching the most hilarious LGBTQ+ comedians in the Bay Area. Whether you are itching to get out of the house or want to stay cozy at home, this real-life/virtual hybrid show has got you covered. The show is headlined by TammyTea Love (pictured), and includes comedians like Marcus Williams, Ivy Vasquez, Kyle from Work and more. While you laugh the night away, enjoy food and beverages provided by Leslie’s Catering. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $30+ in-person tickets, $1 virtual tickets. 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose. Tickets
Summit Hike for Mt. Diablo State Park’s 100th Anniversary
June 5. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Mount Diablo State Park together by joining for a short 3-mile hike to the summit of Mount Diablo State Park. Mount Diablo State Park was created in 1921 and was one of the seven parks created before the establishment of the California Park System in 1927. The Park started off as a 680-acre piece and now has over 20,000 acres of land. 9 a.m. $10 entrance fee. Limited to 20 participants. Mount Diablo, Lower Summit Parking Lot, Summit Road, Clayton. Register
Marin Outdoor Bike Swap
June 6. Bike aficionados, this one’s for you! Head over this weekend to celebrate the Marin Museum of Bicycling’s reopening, the museum’s 6th anniversary and an over 85% vaccination rate in Marin County. There will be a bike swap, beer on tap and food for purchase at the event. Take advantage of the half-priced museum admission for the day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and take a tour through the museum. Swap hours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1966 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax. mmbhof.org
Food + Drink
Patxi’s Pizza
June 4. Patxi’s Pizza, the full-service restaurant known for its mastery of all things pizza, is getting extra cheesy for National Cheese Day! For one day only, the Cinque Formaggi Melt will be offered for only $10, served on warm focaccia bread, the dish is made with a five cheese blend of fresh mozzarella, aged feta, shaved parmesan, herb ricotta and fontina and complemented with a cup of scratch-made cream of tomato soup. Various locations. patxispizza.com
The Vault Garden
Through June 30. The Vault Garden takes its Pride Brunch to another level with three drag brunches to choose from this month. Join Bobby Friday and the gorgeous drag ladies the first weekend of the month, June 5 and 6, for this one-of-a-kind outdoor show ($69 per person). Each brunch features a three-course meal and all the bottomless mimosas you could hope for! Two showings: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2-4 p.m. 555 California St., 415.508.4675. thevault555.com | Tickets
One Market
Open. Sip on a cocktail for a cause! For the month of June, One Market will donate a portion of its proceeds from the Cactus Flower cocktail in honor of San Francisco Pride. The Cactus Flower is made with Espolón Tequila house-infused with grilled jalapeños and piment d’espelette for the rim. W-F 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 3:30-9 p.m.; Sa 5:30-9 p.m. 1 Market St., 415.777.5577. onemarket.com
Arts + Culture
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Veterans’ Voices: Painted Realities
Open. The Walt Disney Family Museum presents its fifth Community Access Exhibition, Veterans’ Voices: Painted Realities, which serves as a platform for the American veterans’ voices to be heard through their own words and creativity. The exhibition is on display now in the museum’s Lower Lobby, and is available to view virtually for free online. Th-Su 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 104 Montgomery St., 415.345.6800. waltdisney.org
Bay Area Dance on Film: A Drive-In
June 3. Calling all movie and dance buffs! KQED and San Francisco Dance Film Festival invite you to a night of dance film at Fort Mason. The festival features top selections from the SF Dance Film Festival, alongside KQED Arts’ award-winning video series “If Cities Could Dance”, which features dancers across the country who represent their city’s signature moves. The drive-in concludes with an exclusive preview screening of Mud Water, directed by local filmmaker My-Linh Le. 9-10:30 p.m. $40. 2 Marina Blvd. Register
Free Legion of Honor Museum Day
Saturdays. Bay Area residents, enjoy this iconic San Francisco museum for free on Saturdays. You will be able to visit engaging art experiences for the entire family, including art-making, gallery guides and tours with discussion and sketching in the permanent galleries. Advanced tickets are required, and capacity is limited due to COVID-19 precautions. 9:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Free. 100 34th Ave., 415.750.3600. legionofhonor.famsf.org
Photo credits: TammyTea Love, Instagram. Mount Diablo State Park, Purple Orchid website. Marin Outdoor Bike Swap, Cecile Bodington. Joe Rico (Mexico); “Coming Home”, Deported Veterans Mural Project. Legion of Honor, Facebook. All other images are courtesy of the venues.
