Summertime Events in San Francisco
Story by Nif Leder
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Since Gavin Newsom is already taken and Pride madness is behind us, check out these other hotties that San Francisco has to offer this summer. All of these events are heterofriendly, so don’t be afraid to bring straight friends to support the community. There is a mix of opportunities to learn history and celebrate from the Castro district to the Capital.
Gus Presents Sundance at the Russian River
August 21-23
Trip out at the gay Woodstock of dance events.
Beach Blanket Babylon Gay Night
September 4
The longest running music revue in theater history pays homage to a huge percentage of its supporters as part of their 35 year anniversary.
Desperate Divas Calendar Competition
September 25
The competition will be fierce between local drag queens to see who makes the cover.
Folsom Street Fair
September 27
From live entertainment to food it’s all fun at the largest street fair of its kind. All types of gay lifestyles are welcome and will be represented, from leather to fetishes.
Crusin’ the Castro Tours
Year-round
Kathy Amendola has owned and operated these cultural walking tours through the district since 1989. Locations relevant to Harvey Milk’s history recently added for a fresh perspective.
Hayes Valley Follies
Every Saturday
Let Miss Galilea school you on the ABC’s of what it means to dress drag. The show starts at 10PM and there is no cover.
