For the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) community, June is busy with events. All of it leads up to the last weekend when the San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration takes place. This year marks its 38th.
Along with the parade on Market Street and celebration at the Civic Center, the LGBT community also has festivals, conferences, exhibitions, and other events to possibly attend. Among them, the month-long National Queer Arts Festival and the San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival.
| National Queer Arts Festival | Various venues and times; through June 30, 2008 | A month-long series of arts specific to the LGBT community. |
| Frameline32 | Castro Theatre and other venues, times vary; June 19-29, 2008. | The festival, now in its 32nd year, will show a diverse selection of films, including the Centerpiece selection: XXY. |
| Golden Gate Men's Chorus | San Francisco Conservatory of Music, June 21, 8 p.m.; June 22, 5 p.m.; June 24, 8 p.m. | Titled "The Bond of Love," this concert will feature two West Coast premieres by David Del Tredici and Steven Sametz. Tickets are $20. |
| Pride Concert | First Unitarian Universalist Church, June 26-27, 8 p.m. | A musical concert by the S.F. Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band, Lesbian/Gay Chorus, and S.F. Gay Men's Chorus. The theme is "Our Message is Music." Celebrating 30 years. Tickets $15-$45. |
| Related Article: “A Guide to Gay Travel in San Francisco” by About.com’s Guide to Gay Travel Andrew Collins. This comprehensive look at the city of San Francisco covers it all. | ||
| LGBT Resources: A comprehensive list of articles, blogs, and other info helpful in planning a trip to San Francisco Pride Week. | ||
| Additional info available from SFCVB. | ||
