The Best Ways to Celebrate Pride in the Bay This June

Courtesy of Filoli Pride

VOON Wines

For those looking to toast Pride with drinks at home, VOON, a San Francisco gay-owned wine label, has recently debuted a limited-production 2023 Sta. Rita Hills Gruner Veltliner.

 

Pride Wine Fest

Sip on wines from some of Northern California’s finest LGBTQIA+ vintners at The Academy on June 1. Complimentary bites and live entertainment will also be featured.

 

Filoli Pride

Celebrate Pride at Filoli on June 1 and 2. Pride colors will be on full display on the grounds as events like live performances and flower crown making take place, plus a chance to purchase products from queer vendors.

 

Sonoma Pride Parade

Celebrate your local Heroes, Sheroes and Queeroes on June 1 at Sonoma County’s Pride festival, parade and after-party. On June 2, gather at Graton Resort & Casino for the Wigs and Waffles Drag Brunch and Atlantis Pool Party.

 

LGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce Gala

The Golden Gate Business Association, the world’s first LGBTQIA+ chamber of commerce, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with its Power Connect gala at San Francisco City Hall on June 7. Special guest Carson Kressley will also be in attendance, and an after-party will be held at The Academy.

 

OUTwatch Film Festival

Wine Country’s LGBTQIA+ film festival returns for another year at Rialto Cinemas in Sebastopol. Taking place June 8, the festival features three films.

 

Pride Not Prejudice

From June 12 to July 7, Sausalito Center for the Arts is home to the “Pride Not Prejudice” art exhibit. Original artworks by California-based artists from the LGBTQIA+ community will be on display.

 

Queer Women of Color Film Festival

Returning for its 20th year, this annual international film festival takes place June 14 to 16 at San Francisco’s Presidio Theatre. All films at this free event are captioned and audio described.

 

Pride Day at Oracle Park

On June 15, watch the San Francisco Giants take on the Los Angeles Angels in an afternoon game. The first 20,000 fans in attendance receive a special Pride-themed long-sleeve hooded shirt.

 

Trans March

The annual Trans March takes place on June 28 at Dolores Park. The march is open to people of all ages, including allies, advocates and members of the transgender nonconforming community.

 

Yountville Pride

This Wine Country destination is offering up a whole host of Pride activities and specials in June, but the bulk of activities take place June 17 to 23. Events include Family Pride Dance on June 21 and Pride in the Park on June 23.

 

San Francisco Pride

The month’s revelries wrap up on June 29 and 30 in San Francisco. Start Saturday morning with yoga, a dance class and breakfast at the Civic Center Plaza, and on Sunday see Billy Porter as both the parade’s Celebrity Grand Marshal and the day’s headline performer.

 

Pride Ride

As an LGBTQ+ founded business, Equator Coffees loves hosting Pride events. Among a roster of planned activities is a Pride Ride held in collaboration with Mike’s Bikes on June 22. Learn more and register for free here.