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It’s Pride Weekend in San Francisco
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Before I tell you about all the fun Pride events happening around the bay this weekend I first want to address those of you who grumble things like “why do they have to celebrate pride?, I don’t care what you do behind closed doors, why do they always have to announce it?, and why do they have to use the word dyke?”.
Instead of boring you with my rant (because I could go on and on about this) I’m just going to say one thing.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth are up to four times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers, according to the Massachusetts 2006 Youth Risk Survey.
Okay two things… for those of you who wish I wouldn’t be so “out”… I get emails, tweets & Facebook messages from closeted people around the country thanking me for what I do. People terrified to come out of the closet because of their fear of how other people might treat them. People living is less tolerant places around this country and the world. People whose parents, friends and family have rejected them because they are gay. To quote Rodney King, “Why can’t we all just get along?” Just a thought: Maybe we could all start celebrating our commonalities instead of fighting about our differences. Imagine a world where we all get along.
Here are some of the gay Pride events going on this weekend:
Saturday, June 26, 2010
San Francisco Dyke March
Rally in Dolores Park 3–7 p.m.
at 18th St. & Dolores St.
World music deejay 12:30–3 p.m.
Stage performances begin at 3 p.m.
March begins at 7 p.m.
$5–$10 suggested donation.
SF Pride Celebration in Civic Center
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Noon to 6:00 p.m. – Civic Center
Sunday, June 27, 2010
San Francisco Pride Parade
Kicks off at 10:30am
If you are coming from Marin be sure to take the special Pride Ferry leaving Larkspur at 8:45am.
SF Pride Celebration
Noon to 7:00 p.m. – Civic Center
The Backstreet Boys will be performing at the Main Stage! (located in Civic Center next to City Hall)
Visit: SFpride.org for more info about all Pride events.
Pride events in Marin & the North Bay
Faces of Spectrum
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Golden Gate Ferry adds extra service for the Pride Parade
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Marin Pride 2010
Photos from the 2009 SF Pride Parade
The World’s ONLY Comedy Show in a Futon Store
Posted by: | CommentsAnother reason why I love the Bay Area so much! We have the coolest futon store ever! Mary’s Futon is hosting a comedy show in her store! You actually get to sit on the futons while you watch comedy. I’ve been before and it’s a great show! This time one of my favorite comedians, Julie Goldman will be there!
The show is on Sunday, June 13th, 2010. Doors open at 6:30pm.
More info here: http://marysfutons.com/Futon_Comedy_94903.html
All Beverage proceeds benefit Spectrum LGBT Center of Marin
Join us for our no-host bar before the show,
And help us celebrate Paula Pilecki’s Birthay!
*warning strong language in video 
Sunday’s are a Drag
Posted by: | CommentsSometimes Sunday’s are a drag but not this Sunday! Today our daughter turned 18 and we celebrated by taking her to brunch at Harry Denton’s Starlight Room located at the very top of the Sir Francis Drake hotel in San Francisco. This isn’t just any old Sunday brunch though, this is a drag show brunch!
We parked at the Sutter/Stockton Garage (great location) and walked to the beautiful entrance of the Sir Francis Drake. Before heading up to the 21st floor we took in the scenery for a bit. The Sir Francis Drake is decorated with beautiful old chandeliers.
At 11:00am, our assigned seating time all 8 of us filed in to the elevator and headed up, up, up. When we stepped out of the elevator on to the 21st floor we were greeted by a friendly host that showed us to our table (located directly in front of the stage!) Some of us (that were older than 21) started out with Bellini’s (sort of like a peach Mimosa), then we headed to the buffet. So many choices! We were having a hard time deciding if we were in breakfast mode or lunch mode so we did a little bit of everything. Fresh salad, deviled eggs, smoked salmon, bacon, sausage, French toast, omelets, fresh fruit and the best chocolate covered strawberries EVER! I think we had more than our fair share of chocolate covered strawberries. We were bringing plates full of strawberries back to the table.
The show started promptly at 12 noon with Donna Sachet as the hostess. My favorite act was the Cher, If I Could Bring Back Time. It was hilarious! I’m not going to share too many details because this is the kind of show you have to see yourself to appreciate but Cher came out with a glittery walker.
I’d describe Harry Denton’s Drag show as good, clean, old-fashioned drag – perfect for any 18 yr olds b-day.
The iPhone camera did not do these beautiful Divas any justice.
After the show we walked the brunch off by heading to Union Square. It was a beautiful sunny day in San Francisco today so we sat in the sun for a bit in Union Square plaza and then headed to Chinatown for some people watching and shopping.
