Featured Events in San Francisco in June 2025 (May Updated)

☕️ 🏃‍♂️ ☕️ 🏃‍♂️ ☕️ 🏃‍♂️For all the Coffee Lovers, this run is for you! You’ll love the shirt we send you. Set a goal, bring a friend, and join this super fun 5K/10K/13.1 Half-Marathon! The first 5 runners, we'll send you some coffee. 😊 Overview: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. Timing:- Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.- No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)!What You Get (Swag Bag):-Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)- Finisher's Towel or Giveaway- Finisher's Medal!- Digital Training Pack- Online Results & Certificate of Completion-Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs- We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more.Packet Pickup:No hassle of picking up packets required!-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)- Race bibs are provided on race dayWhen will I get my Swag?You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.Race Updates:We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race! Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time:info@thebestraces.com) (Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis) Wave A: 7:30AM Wave B: 8:00AM Wave C: 8:30AMLate runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave)Are there any other Questions we missed? https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/Virtual Run Option: - Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal!Race Bundle:Sign-up for more races and get a discount!Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business! https://www.thebestraces.com/events Team Glo Volunteers:If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/ Be part of the Journey!Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional) Information Source: The Best Races | eventbrite

🧁 The Muffin Marathon Is Here! 🧁Ready to run, race, and munch your way through a deliciously fun challenge? Welcome to the Muffin Marathon—the sweetest race of the year! Bring a friend and challenge yourself to a race with a sweet reward. 😊Overview: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. Timing:- Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.- No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)!What You Get (Swag Bag):-Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)- Finisher's Towel or Giveaway- Finisher's Medal!- Digital Training Pack- Online Results & Certificate of Completion-Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs- We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more.Packet Pickup:No hassle of picking up packets required!-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)- Race bibs are provided on race dayWhen will I get my Swag?You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.Race Updates:We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race! Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time:info@thebestraces.com) (Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis) Wave A: 7:30AM Wave B: 8:00AM Wave C: 8:30AMLate runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave)Are there any other Questions we missed? https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/Virtual Run Option: - Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal!Race Bundle:Sign-up for more races and get a discount!Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business! https://www.thebestraces.com/events Team Glo Volunteers:If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/ Be part of the Journey!Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional) Information Source: The Best Races | eventbrite

Celebrate our local food and farm community at the freshest and most delicious party of the season. At Foodwise Summer Bash, you’ll feast on unlimited food and drink from 50 beloved Bay Area restaurants and beverage makers, featuring peak-summer produce from the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and Mission Community Market. From the sunny outdoor Embarcadero promenade to the gorgeous Grand Hall upstairs, experience an epic summer party to remember at San Francisco’s iconic Ferry Building: Savor impeccable food and drink from 34 top restaurants and 16 of the region’s finest spirit companies, wineries, breweries, and beverage makers Explore the Ferry Building outdoors and inside, with activities, music, and surprises around every corner Win one-of-a-kind food experiences in the Summer Bash Auction And it’s all for a good cause! Join us in supporting local farms, food access, and education, and toasting the sustainable, equitable, and nourishing food future we are growing together. Participating Restaurants , Bars & Wineries 7 Adams | The Anecdote | Anomaly SF | Aplós | Astranda Bakery | Bar Brucato | Batter Bakery | Bolita | Bon Délire | Buddy | Camber | Canela Bistro Bar | Cline Family Cellars | Dalida | Del Popolo | Far West Cider Co. | Fort Point Beer Co. | Friends & Family Bar | GiGi's Wine Lounge | Greens Restaurant | Idlewild Wines | Lil' Alijo Catering & Events | Mangosay | Maritime Boat Club | Martha Stoumen Wines | MESKI | Minnie Bell's Soul Movement | Nopa Fish | Nopalito | Nusa | Outta Sight Pizza | Overshine Wine Co. | The Pathfinder | Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events | Peaches Patties | Peay Vinyards | Piccino | Pizzeria Delfina | The Pleasure Principle Supperclub & Dining Events | Prubechu' | Shuggie's Trash Pie + Natural Wine | Standard Deviant Brewing | STEM Kitchen + Garden | Signal Coffee Roasters | Tarts de Feybesse | Terrene | Three Babes Bakeshop | Una Lou Wine | More to come! A Party with a Mission Proceeds provide vital funds for Foodwise’s farmers markets, food access initiatives, and education programs, which serve thousands of Bay Area residents and more than 130 local farms and small food businesses. Foodwise’s free education programs include Foodwise Kids and Foodwise Teens , which serve more than 3,000 students and their families. Host Committee Jessie Barker, Erin Bellsey, Kory Cogdill, Cathy Curtis, Dana Dramov, Meredith Essalat, Bonnie Fisher, Andrew Freeman, Leslie Gay, Righter Kunkel, Michelle Kilkenny, Kelli Pirtle Abotsi, Heather Rice Sliding Scale Tickets Foodwise aims to make our fundraising events accessible to community members on a wide range of budgets, so we are offering sliding scale priced tickets. We are now sold out of our lower priced tickets available for guests on a tight budget, but if you make above the living wage, please consider choosing the “Pay It Forward” ticket to help Foodwise cover the costs of this event and meet our fundraising goals for our free education programs. Thank you for your support! This event is for guests 21 and over. No strollers or babies in arms. Photos by Katelyn Tucker and Natalie Ngo. Thank You to Our Sponsors Information Source: Foodwise | eventbrite

Date Change Due to unique circumstances, the date of this event moved to June 22nd. The date was previously June 8th. Avid cuddlers Cuddle Clinic! This event is for people who've previously attended at least 3 official Cuddle Parties that have been facilitated by Cuddle Party Inc. certified facilitators. It will rely on your knowledge and experience from previous events, and will allow you to explore cuddles with other experienced folx! If you haven't yet participated in Cuddle Parties and would like to join us in the future, you can sign up for them here: sfcuddles.eventbrite.com Here's some information about what to expect: What's the difference between a regular party and this Cuddle Clinic? This is not a Cuddle Party - While Cuddle Party rules still apply, it will not be structured the same way. A shorter Welcome Circle = more time for cuddling ! You will be cuddling with other experienced cuddlers = meaning easier consent conversations that flow. There will be an optional workshop clinic led by Yoni during the cuddling portion - this will allow you to practice certain aspects of consent and cuddling. We'll likely have a smaller crowd since only Avid Cuddlers can sign up. Building stronger bonds with familiar faces. Are the rules the same as a regular Cuddle Party? Yup! We'll have a quick and easy refresher on the 11 rules, and do a few exercises to get us in the mood for consent communication. Is this still a fully vaccinated and boosted event? YES! For the safety of everyone, all participants must be fully vaccinated and boosted. SOME REMINDER NOTES: LOCATION: HeartLab, San Francisco. 3095 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. The venue has one step at the entrance, but is otherwise wheelchair accessible. More details will be given with your ticket. BRING: Comfortable PJs, personal water bottle, and if you'd like you can bring blankets, pillows and any kind of soft fluffy things to enhance your experience. Face masks are allows but will not be required. PLEASE BE ON TIME: Make certain to account for TRAFFIC AND PARKING. Parking in the area might be a bit difficult, but it is a few blocks away from the 24th & Mission BART station. Doors close at 1:30pm - no late entry . The opening Welcome Circle is intended for introductions and to go over the rules of Cuddle Party. This is an important aspect of the Cuddle Party experience and creates a safe container for all participants. It is essential for everyone to be on time. You will not be admitted after doors close. TICKETS: $45 for single admission or $80 per two people. NOTE: Must be 18+ to attend. NOTE: This is a sober event. Please do not attend influenced. CANCELLATION: Tickets are non-refundable. Having said that, please care for your fellow cuddlers, and if you are not feeling well on the day of the party - please stay at home to keep our community safe. Please do NOT wear heavy scents or perfumes. Many people are sensitive to them, and when we're in this space there is no way for people to avoid them. Please shower and lightly deodorize if desired, but skip the scented stuff. ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR: Yoni Alkan, DHS Yoni has a Masters in Conflict Resolution and Mediation. He is a Certified Cuddle Party  Facilitator and is on the Cuddle Party Board of Directors. He is also a professional cuddler at Cuddlist , and the author of The Book of Cuddles . You can find out other things that he does on www.yonialkan.com . We Could All Use a Hug | Yoni Alkan | TEDxSoMa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP74acIVs60 SOME MORE INFO ABOUT CUDDLE PARTIES: The Live Greater Series : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-WwqwyGUlk Cuddle Party is a formal, non-sexual event that offers participants an opportunity to explore intimacy with like-minded others, in a relaxed environment, that upholds personal boundaries and maintains a professional atmosphere, at all times. People are encouraged to engage in communication and touch, in a non-threatening, share-affirming environment. Cuddle Party is a holistic, social environment, that attracts fascinating people from all walks of life. It provides a special and unique opportunity for connection, learning and growth.  Cuddle Party experiences teach participants that they alone (with the staff's assistance) create their own safety container. How does it change people's lives? Many of us have a hard time saying NO to requests, and saying no might make us feel afraid that we will hurt the other person. Very rarely do we get a chance to practice saying NO, or practice getting a NO in a safe and nurturing environment. But it's not all about the NO, it's also about the YES! We practice saying YES to one another, and asking for what we want, and changing our minds - all very important skills that we don't put an emphasis on in our everyday lives. It's transformative for people! For more information go to  https://cuddleparty.com/faq/  If you have any other questions feel free to contact us at  info@sfcuddles.com   Come meet open and fun loving people and cuddle with us! Information Source: Yoni Alkan | eventbrite

TIX ONSALE 4/3 @ 10AM DJ Dials x 15Utah present Hayden James www.haydenjamesmusic.com Phoenix Hotel, San Francisco 21+ Sunday 6/22 1PM Information Source: 15Utah | eventbrite

Join us at Books Inc. in the Marina in welcoming debut author Robert P. Baird to the shop for a celebration of his new novel The Nimbus! Robert will be in conversation with The Language of Flowers author Vanessa Diffenbaugh! An exhilarating debut novel about a child whose literal enlightenment sets the stage for an exuberant tragicomedy of marriage, religion, and parenthood. On an otherwise ordinary fall day on a university campus in Chicago, the toddler son of an ambitious divinity school professor named Adrian Bennett mysteriously starts to glow. The nimbus, as the strange, soft light comes to be known, offers no clues to its origin and frustrates every attempt at rational explanation. Though the nimbus appears only intermittently, and not to everyone, the otherworldly glow quickly upends the lives of all those who encounter it, including Paul Harkin, Adrian’s broke and feckless graduate student, who likes being a graduate student a little too much for his own good; Renata Bennett, Adrian’s omnicompetent wife, who can’t see her son glowing even though the nimbus is turning her life upside down; and Warren Kayita, a down-on-his-luck librarian and aging div school alumnus on the run from a violent criminal. As news about the nimbus spreads around the university and beyond, Adrian, Paul, Renata, and Warren are set on a collision course that will threaten their lives and put their deepest convictions to the test. At once a rollicking intellectual satire, a searing portrait of a family in crisis, and a thrilling metaphysical page-turner, The Nimbus offers a comic and profound examination of the persistence of spiritual belief in a secular age and humanity’s timeless search for meaning. Robert P. Baird holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago Divinity School, and has worked as an editor at The New Yorker, Harper’s Magazine, The Paris Review, Esquire, and Chicago Review. He has written for all those publications, as well as for The New York Times, The London Review of Books, The Guardian, and Poetry, among others. His work can be found at www.robertpbaird.com. Vanessa Diffenbaughis the author of the New York Times bestselling novel The Language of Flowers, which was translated into more than forty languages. A mother of four, she lives with her husband in Monterey, California. In addition to being a writer, Vanessa Diffenbaugh is a passionate foster care advocate and sits on the board of Youth Villages, where she supports their mission to radically improve outcomes for America’s most vulnerable children and families. Information Source: Books Inc. | eventbrite

Welcome to the BiCONIC Film Festival! Date: June 25th, 2025 Location: Eclectic Box SF BiCONIC Film Festival Join us for the BiCONIC Film Festival, a for our semi-annual celebration of diverse and groundbreaking cinema! Get ready for an unforgettable evening of captivating stories, thought-provoking documentaries, and mesmerizing performances. (18+ Only) Mark your calendars for Wednesday , June 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM (Pacific Daylight Time). We're thrilled to welcome you to our venue the Eclectic Box SF located at 446 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103 . AMOURS (6:00) Directed by Quentin Pladeau AMOURS is the story of a love encounter, of all love encounters: gay, straight, bisexual... It's the story of love at first sight, of an exchanged smile, of a first step full of hope, without knowing what tomorrow will bring! Buffalo & Wolfy (6:00) Directed by Rebecca Ozer Two bi+ cavewomen invent fire in the heat of a fight about their polyamorous relationship. This prehistoric comedy digs into miscommunication, desire, and boundary-setting — with a wink at how bisexual and queer love has always been revolutionary. CHROMA (5:00) Directed by Shan Leigh Pomeroy A vivid portrait of an artist discovering color — and with it, her queer identity. This short uses visual metaphor to explore the joy and fullness of embracing your bi+ self. Dear May (8:00) Directed by Xinyue Zoey Kang A bittersweet lesbian summer fling unfolds through music and memory. This short musical from NYU captures the spark of young love with bi+ energy and style. Even Still, (3:15) Directed by Grey Anderson A lyrical short about finding joy through transness, chosen family, and resisting public perception. While not overtly labeled, the film's spirit resonates with the expansive bi+ and queer journey of building beauty in the midst of pain. Fugitive Freedom Dreaming (5:52) Directed by Catron Booker integrates both performance art and experimental film through a Black queer decolonial feminist lens, the work is both an archival intervention and a means of imagining expansive futures of Black feminist liberation. My work is a love letter for myself as a bi+ artist and for my ancestors whose love has carried me thus far. Instagram: @feministablack Ilusión (1:00) Directed by Guadalupe Gutierrez Rojas A girl walks across the woman she believes will be her true love. This one-minute visual poem captures the wonder and curiosity of a bi+ encounter in a fleeting, magical moment. Instagram: @guady_gutierrez07 Last Hair (4:30) Directed by Julia Pankova Julie lives in a surreal world made of hair — trapped by memories and routine. This dreamy short explores isolation, transformation, and emotional rebirth through a bi+ lens of symbolic self-discovery. Love ≠ Healthy Relationship (6:11) Directed by MacKenzie Galloway Antonella always believed Emmanuel was the one — until her unexpected desires shift everything. A provocative, emotional short exploring the complicated truths of bisexual longing and self-awareness. Mama’s Sun (14:02) Directed by Chau Bao Nguyen Quyen is a mother in Saigon raising a child with her partner — another woman. Told through intimate home footage, this documentary explores queer family, motherhood, and the bi+ joy of creating family on your own terms in Vietnam. Meat Cute (3:20) Directed by Wen Tong-Everitt A young Bisexual butcher experiences his first boy crush! Head over heels in love, our protagonist must prove that he exists to the boy from the tailor shop, but how? An inconvenient rip of his apron provides the apprentice with the perfect opportunity. The Butcher’s attempts get bigger, bolder, and more misguided as our protagonist busts his chops to prove that his romancing skills are as sharp as his knives. Eventually the Butcher miraculously finds that he was romancing the wrong tailor. Instagram: @wenji.sbpz More Than He Knows (13:20) Directed by Fiona Dawson Ryan and Taya have a happy and loving marriage. When they go on a routine staycation, Ryan instantly connects with a man at the hotel pool. Conflicted by this attraction, Ryan explores a part of himself that he has long suppressed. This encounter opens up the chance for a whole new level of honesty between Ryan and Taya, if they are willing to explore bisexuality and an open relationship. Instagram: @mthkfilm My Best Friend’s Date (5:00) Directed by Kareen Mallon Two friends help each other navigate the world of dating apps — but it’s not just the intended couple catching feelings. A fun, lighthearted short where bi+ love might sneak up when you least expect it. Overthinker (15:00) Directed by Matías Dinardo Overthinker is a bi+ love story between two boys, one full of questions, the other full of charm. Sometimes the hardest thing isn’t coming out — it’s getting out of your own head. Instagram: @esoquesemueve.prod Perfectly Out of Place (3:43) Directed by Tegan Maya Parket-Morris A woman from the 1950s is magically transported to the present day, where she begins to explore her true identity. This playful film celebrates how bi+ people have always existed — even when society tried to erase them. Start Over (3:28) Directed by Coré Ruiz Three people embark on a new chapter together, but a loss will redefine the bonds that united them. A queer story exploring polyamorous love and grief, pushing past the clichés of traditional relationship structures. SynchroniCity (3:36) Directed by Nuris Blu "Synchronicity" is a love story about two bi+ souls who keep crossing paths but never find the way to meet each other. Through smiles, glances, and missed chances, they wonder—are we just imagining this, or is there something real between us? In a world full of coincidences, will they find their way to each other?Based on the real experiences of the bi+ creators of the short film and also... bi+ people everywhere. The Second First Kiss (7:21) Directed by Mathias Blake Emmett is freshly out as a bisexual man and on his first date with Theo, who has... much more experience dating men. However, when the date ends awkwardly, can the two find a way to reconcile? What My Heart Wanted (3:33) Directed by Emma Ciprian Shot on 16mm, "What My Heart Wanted" discloses the honesty, subtleties and innocent intimacies of lingering moments shared between two queer people on a first date in a cinema; a rarity to be documented or represented on the medium of film. This affectionate exchange is set to a soundtrack of the gentle voices and romantic experiences of modern bisexual, queer femme and non-binary people. With Love From Munera (3:00) Directed by Yazmeen Kanji A vibrant short documentary about Munera Yusuf, a young storyteller navigating healing and growth through queer community, tattoos, and Toronto’s streets. A celebration of identity, self-awareness, and bi+ self-expression as ongoing acts of love. Instagram: @withlovefrommunera Thank you for joining us to celebrate bi+ stories on screen! Information Source: Bay Area Bi+ & Pan Network | eventbrite

​Future Forward Summit: San Francisco ​ Theme: AI, Innovation & the Next Frontier of Human Potential Hosted at Quantcast HQ, San Francisco Date: Wednesday, June 25th Time: 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM PT ​About the Event: ​Welcome to Future Forward: San Francisco , a half-day summit and networking mixer curated to spark ideas, fuel connections, and dive deep into how AI and innovation are reshaping the future of human potential. This is a Wonder Tech Fest pre-event Hosted and Sponsored by Quantcast! ​This immersive experience brings together bold thinkers, innovators, and change-makers who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible—from high-performance platforms to transformative leadership. ​Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, creative strategist, social entrepreneur, or curious explorer of what’s next, this summit is your front-row seat to the future. ​Enjoy an interactive panel discussion, keynote speakers, a fireside chat and delicious bites and drinks! ​Why You Should Come: ​Hear from industry leaders and game-changers who are blending tech with purpose ​Be inspired by our Ignite Talk featuring a local changemaker ​Explore AI-powered innovation and its role in unlocking human potential ​Get real about what it takes to lead with curiosity, courage, and vision ​Leave with fresh insights, bold ideas, and connections that matter ​Contribute to the interactive Future Wall —a living canvas of your hopes for what’s next ​Mingle with fellow innovators, creators, and leaders during our Evening Rooftop Networking Mixer ​Agenda at a Glance: ​ 3:30 PM – Doors Open + Check-in Grab your name badge, explore the Future Wall , and meet fellow attendees ​ 4:00 PM – Opening Keynote A bold vision for the future of AI and human possibility ​ 4:30 PM – Main Panel: “Pushing Beyond Possible: AI, Innovation, and the Next Frontier of Human Potential” ​As AI evolves from a buzzword to an integral force shaping our world, a new frontier is emerging—one where human potential is not replaced, but radically expanded. This panel dives into how AI and intelligent technologies are helping us push beyond what’s humanly possible: optimizing outcomes, fueling creativity, accelerating decision-making, and unlocking entirely new ways to innovate. But with great possibility comes great responsibility. Together, our panelists will explore the powerful intersection of data, ethics, impact, and imagination—offering insight into how AI can be harnessed not just for performance, but for purposeful transformation across industries. What does the future of innovation look like when powered by both human intention and machine intelligence? Let’s find out. ​Moderated by Katie Wilson, Former Head of Sales for Google ​ 5:30 PM – Ignite Talk A powerful talk from a local social entrepreneur ​ 5:45 PM – "The Future Isn’t Built Alone: Collaboration, Curiosity, and Leading with Vision" ​In a world accelerating toward complexity and change, the most visionary leaders aren’t going it alone—they’re building futures through curiosity, collective insight, and meaningful collaboration. This intimate Fireside Chat explores what it takes to lead with vision in an AI-powered era, spotlighting a forward-thinking leader who is not only embracing innovation, but also empowering others to come along for the journey. From harnessing intelligent platforms to making values-driven decisions at scale, we’ll dive into how curiosity becomes a compass, partnerships become the fuel, and leadership becomes a vehicle for impact. This is a conversation about what's possible when people and technology work together—and why the future is something we must imagine, shape, and build… together. ​ 6:30 PM – Networking Mixer Close out the evening with good vibes, great convos, and light bites, cupcakes, & drinks ​ ​Who Should Attend: ​Tech professionals & creatives curious about the future of AI ​Startup founders & social entrepreneurs ​VCs & innovation leaders ​Early career professionals ​Visionaries, disruptors, and dreamers across industries ​ ​Tickets: ​ General Admission: $65 Early Bird $85 General Admission ​ VIP Admission: $99 VIP Early Bird and $120 VIP Admission (Includes reserved seating, a special gift, and a drink ticket) ​ Sponsorship Opportunities for Programming, Placement, and other opportunities! Email info@wonderwomentech.com for more information! ​ ​Grab your ticket and get ready to step boldly into the Future Forward. Limited Seating so get your tickets soon! ​Let’s co-create the future FORWARD! Information Source: Wonder Women Tech | eventbrite

Co-presented with KALW A magisterial new history of the role of the Supreme Court as an ally in implementing and preserving a racial caste system in America, Brando Simeo Starkey ’s Their Accomplices Wore Robes takes readers from the Civil War era to the present and describes how the Supreme Court aligned with enemies of Black progress to undermine the promise of the Constitution’s Reconstruction Amendments: to abolish slavery, establish equal protection under the law, and protect voting rights. Time and again, when petitioned to make the nation’s founding conceit—that all men are created equal—real for Black Americans, the nine black robes have chosen white supremacy over racial fairness. Their Accomplices Wore Robes brings to life dozens of cases and their rich casts of characters—petitioners, attorneys, justices—to explain how America arrived at this point and how society might arrive somewhere better, even as today’s federal courts lurch rightward. In conversation with KALW’s Sunni Khalid . FREE, $5-10 suggested donation Brando Simeo Starkey is a writer and scholar. A graduate of Harvard Law School and a member of the New York Bar, he taught law at Villanova Law School and wrote for several years for ESPN’s The Undefeated (now Andscape). Born and raised in Cincinnati, he lives in Southern California with his wife and two sons. He launched a newsletter, The Braveverse, about law, politics, and freedom from caste, at the TheBraveverse.com, in January 2025. Sunni M. Khalid is a veteran of more than 40 years in journalism, having worked in print, radio, television, and web journalism. He has worked for Time magazine, USA TODAY, The Wilmington News-Journal, The Baltimore Sun, and National Public Radio, where he was a diplomatic correspondent and the Cairo bureau chief. During his career, Sunni has reported from more than 35 countries in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Caribbean on a number of breaking international stories. These include Operation Restore Hope in Somalia, the U.S. military intervention in Haiti, Israel’s Operation Grapes of Wrath in Lebanon and South Africa’s historic, first all-race elections in 1994. He attended Howard University in Washington D.C. and graduated cum laude, majoring in print journalism. He also studied at the Johns Hopkins University’s Nitze School for Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington D.C., majoring in African studies and international economics. A New Day with KALW A new live event series, in collaboration in KALW, that seeks to understand the many forces and people contributing to our current political moment—how we got here, what's at stake, and where we can direct our efforts to build a better future. Information Source: Litquake, San Francisco's Literary Festival | eventbrite

Join us to hear about the legal and philosophical arguments at the cutting edge of the abortion debate. In her new book, Personhood , UC Davis law professor Mary Ziegler argues that simply undoing Roe v. Wade has never been the endpoint for the antiabortion movement. Since the 1960s, she says, the larger goal has been to secure recognition of fetuses and embryos as persons under the Fourteenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, a step that the modern antiabortion movement contends would make liberal abortion laws unconstitutional. Ziegler chronicles the internal struggles and changing ideas about race, sex, religion, war, corporate rights, and poverty that shape the personhood struggle over half a century. She explores how Americans came to take for granted that fetal personhood requires criminalization and suggests that other ways of valuing both fetal life and women’s equality might be possible. She argues that the battle for personhood has long been about more than abortion: it has aimed to overhaul the regulation of in vitro fertilization, contraception, and the behavior of pregnant women; change the meaning of equality under the law; and determine how courts decide which fundamental rights Americans enjoy. SPEAKERS Mary Ziegler , Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law, University of California, Davis; Author Moderator TBA 5 p.m. doors open & check-in 5:30–6:30 p.m. program 6:30 p.m. book signing (all times Pacific Time) Photos courtesy the speakers. Information Source: The Commonwealth Club World Affairs | eventbrite

TrophyDad presents TORO to kick off Pride Weekend in SF! FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2025 CLUB SIX – BOTH FLOORS 10 PM – 4 AM TrophyDad’s TORO party is back for its fourth year to kick off Pride Weekend in San Francisco. Join us on Pride Friday as we fill both floors of CLUB SIX featuring the music of Xavier Alvarado (Mexico) upstairs and Jose Lagares (Spain) downstairs. Enjoy premium Funktion-One sound upstairs, spectacular lighting/visual production, and our sexy muscle-bound go-go dancers. Start your Pride Weekend in SF at TORO! === FEATURING === Upstairs: Xavier Alvarado (Mexico) Downstairs: Jose Lagares (Spain) Enhanced Audio Upstairs Powered by Funktion-One Spectacular Lighting and Visual Production Sexy Muscle-Bound Go-Go Dancers Clothes Check Benefitting AIDS/LifeCycle === MUSIC === XAVIER ALVARDO Xavier Alvarado’s Latin tribal beats were so well received last year that we decided to bring him back for 2025. Many in SF will remember Xavier from his REAL BAD XXVIII main floor performance during Folsom weekend, which was his debut in the US. In Mexico City, partygoers have been enjoying his music for over 15 years at MANIFEST, an event he helped launch and remains the resident DJ of. Other noteworthy appearances include the Arena and Paradiso festivals, Jubileo events, and MEAT. JOSE LAGARES TrophyDad brought Jose Lagares to SF from Madrid to make his US debut at TORO in 2023, and we’re excited to have him play for us again. A featured DJ throughout Europe, Jose is a resident DJ at INTO THE TANK and at MACHO with appearances including Freedom Party, Odarko, Maspalomas Pride, WE Party, and more. His blend of progressive/melodic house, tribal, and trance rhythms will be perfect for the sexy basement of Club Six. === WHERE === Club Six (BOTH FLOORS!) 60 Sixth Street San Francisco === TROPHYDAD GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY === * TrophyDad supports the Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation serving as a Platinum Sponsor of its annual event REAL BAD. * All proceeds of the clothes check will benefit AIDS/LifeCycle. Information Source: TrophyDad | eventbrite

Comfort & Joy invites you to step into Part IV of our Once Upon a Queer fairytale! June 28, 2025 | 10 PM – 6 AM | Space 550 We’re going galactic! Billboard legend Ultra Naté headlines Afterglow Pride: Galactic Gardens , where queer magic takes the cosmos. Full DJ lineup coming soon! For most recent updates check out our website or follow us on Instagram . This time, the gates swing open to a world bursting with neon flora, queer cosmic magic, and the energy of a community that refuses to be anything but vibrant, defiant, and free . Vines dripping with electric jewels, neon orchids blooming in wild colors no human eye has seen, and the Queermos —legendary, luminous beings who know that queerness isn’t something to prove, it’s something to celebrate . And so, we celebrate! A night of radical queerness —every shade, every hue, every intersection of our ever-expanding, ever-glowing spectrum. Wall-to-wall art —because we don’t just party, we build entire worlds. Chosen family —old friends, new lovers, and future soulmates, all under one glowing sky. Neon, glitter, and YOU —the final, essential brushstrokes in this masterpiece of queer joy. At Comfort & Joy , we don’t just throw events—we hold space for transformation and unapologetic queer magic. This is a gathering of dreamers, artists, dancers, rebels, and lovers . A utopia built in the here and now, with color, music, and movement as our revolution . Interested in the next and final chapter of Once Upon a Queer ? That one unfolds in the dust, under the desert stars. See you at Burning Man - camp with us! The future is not written. We make it our own. CONSENT, COMMUNITY & COSMIC CONNECTION At Comfort & Joy , we believe the best parties are built on enthusiastic consent, clear communication, and mutual respect. If you need support—or see someone who does—our “vibe-raters” (purple glow collars) and house managers are here to help. Consent is cosmic law: Ask before touching. “No” is a full sentence. “No, thank you” is polite. If you hear it, gracefully accept it and move on to your next adventure. Let’s create a space where everyone feels respected, adventurous, and safe. IMMERSIVE PERKS & NEON DELIGHTS Pride Show based on the fairytale Once Upon a Queer - more details coming soon. Body & face painting —because nothing says “galactic royalty” like glowing skin. M iso station —for when you need a warm cosmic recharge. Waves of fresh fruit —because queers deserve midnight vitamins. Professional photography & photobooth — serve the look, save the memory. Check what to expect. Full coat & clothing check is available so you can shed your street armor and embrace your inner glam-bot. ( Note: Items are stored at your own risk—leave the high-end sparkle at home! ). VOLUNTEER: BEHIND THE SCENES MAGIC Afterglow is powered by over 200 volunteers each Pride season! Volunteering means: Free ticket to Afterglow. Meet the makers & shakers of this neon dreamscape. Setup/strike teams get a free lunch. A ll staff & volunteers skip the line. Join us! Sign up to volunteer here later this spring. We will have limited Door Tickets go on sale at 10 PM on June 28, 2025 . Space 550 is a 21+ venue—bring your ID. AFTERGLOW = COMMUNITY, NOT JUST A PARTY Afterglow is more than a party—it’s a celebration of queer art, expression, and radical inclusion. Hosted by Comfort & Joy , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, proceeds help us: Throw fabulous future events. Build our legendary village at Burning Man . Support queer art. Host free or discounted events that welcome ALL of our vibrant queer family. AFFINITY TICKETS: RADICAL INCLUSION IN ACTION We believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to queer joy. If ticket price is stopping you from joining, register for an Affinity Ticket —offered to queer, creative, and expressive community members across all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Opens in March on our website . Applications must be submitted by June 25, 2025. SEE YOU IN THE GALACTIC GARDENS. And the last chapter of our fairytale? That unfolds in the dust. ✨ See you at Burning Man. Information Source: Comfort & Joy | eventbrite

Tito Soto Presents PRINCESS PRIDE SATURDAY A DISCO-POP DANCE PARTY AND DRAG SPECTACULAR! Hosted by LISA FRANKENSTEIN FEATURING SUPER-SIZED PRIDE PERFORMANCES ALL NIGHT, THREE DANCE FLOORS, AN EPIC PHOTO BOOTH, and SUPER SPECIAL GUESTS TBA! SPONSORED BY MILAGRO TEQUILAEXTRA LEWKS ENCOURAGED!!! Early Arrival Strongly SuggestedDoors 9:30pm, show around 11:30pm. ATTENTION: NO TRANSPHOBIA, HOMOPHOBIA, ABLEISM, XENOPHOBIA, MISOGYNY AND ANY OTHER FORM OF BIGOTRY ALLOWED IN THIS SPACE 10pm - LATE 298 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 Oasis is 21+ Information Source: OASIS | eventbrite

Orlove by Night Presents: Club Classics Bratty Bass Party Pop DJ Melissa Brooks (L.A.) heads to S.F., where she'll be playing all the bratty bass, party pop & club classics that you can handle. Saturday, June 28, 2025 Bergerac, S.F. Doors 9pm // 21+ For more information email orlove@weareorlove.com Information Source: ORLOVE | eventbrite

This is a free in-person lecture for all. The lecture will also be streamed and recorded over Zoom for which you can purchase a ticket. A zoom link will be emailed to all ticket holders before the event begins. TAC members do not need to purchase a Zoom ticket. A Zoom link will be emailed to you before the event. A recording will be emailed out and available to watch for 14 days following the talk, for TAC members and ticket holders. “Este dechado” means “this sampler.” It is a phrase often found stitched on the schoolgirl samplers of girls and young women living in Mexico. With these words, the young sampler makers ask us to pay attention to their work - look carefully, interpret the meaning, understand the process, and appreciate their accomplishments. In Mexico, as in all western European countries and their colonies, needlework was an extremely important part of female education – all girls were taught to sew and most were expected to demonstrate their embroidery skills by creating a sampler. In the 18th- and early 19th-centuries, elaborate dechados made from sumptuous material by daughters of Mexico’s elite socio-economic classes were viewed as testaments to the girls’ religious virtue and a culmination of their needlework instruction. As the Mexican government assumed more responsibility for the education of its citizens, the making of dechados became more widespread and the importance of fancy needlework gradually changed. In this richly illustrated presentation Dr. Anderson will provide an overview of girlhood samplers made in Mexico across time – the materials, formats, needlework techniques, instructional sequence, and possible meanings underlying some of Mexico’s distinctive motifs. In addition, she will introduce a few of the girls who embroidered Mexican samplers; provide insight into the educational options available in urban and rural areas; and discuss the impact of an increasingly secular educational system on the production and appearance of Mexican schoolgirl needlework. Using images of Mexican dechados from her own collection, as well as collections in Mexico and the United States, Dr. Anderson will present a curated view of Mexican schoolgirl samplers – their making and their meaning. Dr. Lynne Anderson is a retired University of Oregon professor of education with a passion for researching schoolgirl samplers and for supporting sampler scholarship worldwide. Lynne is the founder and President of the Sampler Consortium, an international membership organization for individuals and organizations interested in the study of historic samplers. It posts on Instagram (@samplercentral) and sends out a monthly newsletter with information about exhibitions, lectures, collections, publications, and other sampler-related events. Lynne is also the Director of the Sampler Archive Project, a national initiative to locate, photograph, and document all American schoolgirl samplers so they can be included in its publicly accessible online database (samplerarchive.org). In this context Lynne and her team work with museums, historical societies, private collectors, and dealers to photograph and document the samplers and related girlhood embroideries in their collections. Lynne is also a frequent speaker at national and regional venues, has curated and co-curated multiple sampler exhibitions, and is the author of numerous sampler-related publications. Lynne has been collecting and researching Mexican samplers for more than a decade. She has studied private and public collections of Mexican samplers in both Mexico and the United States, and collaborated on research with the foremost scholars of Mexican girlhood embroidery. Top photo: Mexican sampler made by Doña Maria Dolores Palma y Montero in 1826 under the instruction of Doña Josepha Garibai. Private collection. Image courtesy of M. Finkel & Daughter. Lower photo: Mexican sampler made by Anacleta Galves in 1869. Collection of Lynne Anderson. Image courtesy of the owner. Learn more about the Textile Arts Council and all of our upcoming events. Information Source: Textile Arts Council | eventbrite

REFUND POLICY: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS, WE CAN OFFER TO TRANSFER YOUR TICKET TO ANOTHER PERSON. BAG POLICY: NO LARGE HANDBAGS OR BACKPACKS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE VENUE. WEATHER: THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE. ENTRY: 21+. MUST HAVE VALID GOVERNMENT ID FOR ENTRANCE. NO EXCEPTIONS Mighty Real presents Pride Sunday @ The Phoenix Hotel Featuring DJ Sets from David Harness & Tedd Patterson Live set from Inaya Day Information Source: 15Utah | eventbrite

Disco deliverance descends upon San Francisco. Announcing the largest outdoor block party on Pride Weekend featuring +14 hours of dancefloor bliss to the most beautiful day in the city by the bay. A BLOCK CALLED RHONDA PURPLE DISCO MACHINE CECE PENNISTON (live) - NICKY SIANO - PATRICK MASON BLUE HAWAII (dj) - KIINJO Sunday June 29th, 2025 12pm - 9pm (Block Party) 9pm - 2am (After-Party inside The Great Northern with additional DJ sets from Nicky Siano and Kiinjo) Ages 21+ Only @ The Great Northern (Outdoors + Indoors) San Francisco, CA Presented by A Club Called Rhonda in association with The Great Northern, Hotbox and DJ Dials After-Party Admission is SEPERATE from the Block Party. Admission from Block Party tickets start at $49 After Part tickets start at $25 No Refunds, Transfers, or Exchanges As always: The dancefloor is for dancing, keep phone use to a minimum. Consent is mandatory There is zero tolerance for racism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, ableism, or any form of discrimination at our events. Information Source: Hotbox | eventbrite

Advance cash-only tickets $60 available starting Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the following locations: ATYS Design , 2149-B Union Street, SF | 415.441.9220 | Tuesday -Saturday 12 - 6 PM Dark Entries Records , 910 Larkin St, SF | 415.275.1230 | Saturday & Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM George Pet Shop , 607 Florida Street, SF | 415.658.7573 | Everyday 11 AM - 6 PM  George Pet Shop , 2512 Sacramento Street, SF | 415.441.0564 | Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM, Sunday 11 AM - 6 PM M.A.C. Modern Appealing Clothing , 387 Grove Street, SF | 415.863.3011 | 11 AM - 6 PM Monday - Saturday / 12 - 5 PM Sunday Powerhouse , 1347 Folsom Street, SF | 415.552.8689 | Wednesday - Monday 4 PM - 2 AM, Closed Tuesdays  Queer Arts Featured , 575 Castro Street, SF | 415.562.4419 | 12 - 7 PM Thursday - Sunday Sui Generis Consignment , 2231 Market Street, SF | 415.437.2231 | Monday - Saturday 12 - 6 PM | Sunday 12 - 5 PM Juanita MORE! Pride Beneficiary Statement, 2025 Each year, I have taken great pleasure in seeking out some of our community's most impactful organizations as beneficiaries. This year, I have chosen the Transgender Law Center (TLC) as my annual Pride Party beneficiary. This national organization advocates for the rights of transgender and gender non-conforming people. TLC was originally California's first state-wide transgender legal organization and has a long history of victories for the trans movement. Over the years, it has helped win trans workers' rights nationwide, protected trans students, and revised the San Francisco " Regulations to Prohibit Gender Identity Discrimination ." When I heard about the great work the Transgender Law Center was doing, especially its direct legal expertise, strategies to keep transgender and gender-nonconforming people alive and thriving, and the committed fight for liberation, I knew that I had to support them. So, in 2009, I named TLC my annual Pride party beneficiary. The current state of the US government regarding transgender individuals is distressing. The growing movement against transgender rights nationwide made me choose the Transgender Law Center as this year's beneficiary. Now, more than ever, our transgender and gender-diverse families need our allyship and support. Advocating for those most vulnerable to recent legal restrictions must be a priority, as members of the transgender community are currently experiencing multiple barriers to success at an alarming rate. I want to make sure our trans family has a place to exist publicly and receive the healthcare, education, and legal recognition they need to thrive in our world. Loads of Love, Juanita Transgender Law Center Mission Statement Founded in 2002, Transgender Law Center (TLC) has grown into the largest trans-specific, trans-led organization in the United States working to set all people free. We champion the right of all transgender and gender-nonconforming people to make their own choices and live freely, safely, and authentically. Prioritizing BIPOC, disabled, and HIV+ communities, we advance community-driven strategies that harness trans knowledge, power, and joy to ensure that we all not only survive but thrive at all ages and phases of life. Transgender Law Center is not-for-profit 501c3, EIN: 05-0544006 Information Source: Juanita MORE! | eventbrite

The highly anticipated Shakira - Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran - World Tour is set to make a grand stop in San Francisco at the iconic Oracle Park on June 30, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This event promises to be a spectacular showcase of Shakira's dynamic performance and powerful vocals, celebrating her latest musical journey. Known for her electrifying stage presence and a repertoire of chart-topping hits, Shakira will bring an unforgettable experience to her fans. Oracle Park, located at 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA, 94107, will serve as the perfect backdrop for this monumental event. Attendees can expect a night filled with vibrant energy, captivating choreography, and a setlist that honors Shakira's illustrious career. The Shakira - Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran - World Tour is not just a concert; it's a celebration of resilience and empowerment, making it a must-see event for music enthusiasts and Shakira admirers alike.