6/1 Sunday
Nature: Insectpalooza
Meet arthropods from around the world, including the Australian Walking Stick, Giant African Millipede, and many more. Make insect-inspired art with local artists, bid on an African safari, and taste mealworm chocolate-chip cookies. Presented by SaveNature.org and San Francisco Arts Education. 12 to 3 p.m. Free. Minnesota Street Project, 1275 Minnesota Street. RSVP requested: tinyurl.com/insectpalooza25
6/2 Monday
Lecture: Trampoline Hall Series
Three people give short lectures on topics ranging from serious to ridiculous. One rule: speakers cannot be professionally expert in their topic. After each lecture, host Misha Glouberman facilitates a discussion between the audience and speaker. Trampoline Hall has been running monthly sold out shows in Toronto since 2001, and toured many North America cities. “We love it,” wrote the Village Voice. The New Yorker praised its “eccentricity and do-it-yourself inventiveness.” 7 to 9:45 p.m. $29.39. Public Works, 161 Erie Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/4donI3n
6/4 Wednesday
Art: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Opened to the public in 1993, YBCA was founded as the cultural anchor of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Gardens neighborhood. Works span the realms of contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, and public life. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. 701 Mission Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/43gkgD7
6/7 Saturday
Animals: Pet Portrait Party
Celebrate unconditional love of pets with a portrait of a beloved furry, feathered, or scaly friend. Fur-ever & Always is a fundraiser for SOMArts’ operations and programs. 12 to 5 p.m. $10. SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/43kADhX
6/7 Saturday
Literature: Book Sale Block Party
More than 12,000 books, comics, vinyl, and media for sale. Featuring: live DJ; San Francisco Public Library Bookmobile; Kids’ Zone button-making led by a children’s book author/ illustrator; author talks and readings; food and drinks. 12 to 5 p.m. Free to attend. Friends Members enjoy 10 percent off purchases and early access to the sale (11 a.m. to 12 p.m.). Thee Parkside, 1600 17th Street. For more information: https://tinyurl.com/npr7898c
6/7 Saturday & 6/8 Sunday
Craft: Hard Cover Bookbinding Workshop
Learn two essential bookbinding techniques: Link Stitch Binding and Hard Cover Case Binding Gain foundational knowledge of bookbinding, familiarize yourself with essential tools, understand core binding principles, and take home two handmade books. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $360 (discount for GAW members).Graphic Arts Workshop, 2565 Third Street, Suite 305. To register email Jingjing at emerald.yang@gmail.com For more information: https://tinyurl.com/ub4aehje
6/9 Monday
Music: “Spring Contrasts” at Noe Valley Ministry
The contrasting timbres of the violin, clarinet, and piano bring to life a vibrant variety of musical imaginations in this program of rhythmic vitality and melodic invention. 7:30 p.m. $35. Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/44DDG7o
6/14 Saturday
Music: “OminoDay” Free World Music Festival
OminoDay in the Park began in 2007 in memory of Andrew “DJ Domino” Ele. DJ Domino was a youth advocate, activist and a budding pillar in the community. OminoDay World Music Festival is a cultural and artistic haven for families and youth, celebrating the arts, culture and the southeast San Francisco neighborhoods. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre in McLaren Park, 50 John F. Shelley Drive. For more information: https://bit.ly/44EBixb
6/7 Saturday
Dance: Bed By 10 p.m.
Fancy going out to dance but not keen on sacrificing the next day? Bed By 10 p.m. is for ravers over 30 to relive the 1980s, 1990s and early-2000s clubbing scene. Dance in the sunshine and enjoy the lively outdoor atmosphere. For all who love to dance, socialize, and enjoy great music; while being home and in bed by 10 p.m. 3 to 8 p.m. $33.85. The Midway, 900 Marin Street. For more information: https://tinyurl.com/yjwzydap
6/15 Sunday
Father’s Day: Bayview’s Juneteenth Father’s Day Festival
A community celebration featuring live performances, Hip-Hop Cypher, amusement park rides, retail and food vendors, prize giveaways, a car show, and more. 12 to 6 p.m. Free. Gilman Park, 903 Gilman Avenue. For more information: https://bit.ly/43BAecn
6/15 Sunday
Horticulture: Succulent Garden Workshop
With access to a large variety of succulents, learn to create a succulent garden. Instructor Rossana will offer a step-by-step process. Leave not only with a creation to brighten your space, but the knowledge to keep it alive and thriving. 4 to 5:30 p.m. $88.95, covers all materials. Diosa Blooms, 3148 22nd Street. For more information: https://tinyurl.com/597dfzxr
6/19 Thursday
Film and Dance: MAHU: A Trans-Pacific Love Letter at KQED
Lisette Marie Flanary’s documentary explores the Native Hawaiian concept of gender fluidity by interweaving intimate interviews with multimedia stage performance. A live performance by hula master Patrick Makuaka¯ne will follow the screening. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. $18.50 to $19.50. KQED, 2601 Mariposa Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/4koy0m7
6/20 Friday through 6/22 Sunday
Dance: Yelkaram Dance at ODC
Yelkaram is a dance and video-mapping performance that focuses on Lenca indigenous rituals about weaving traditions and nature protection reinterpreted by Honduran artists. The performers traveled to Lenca indigenous communities and collaborated with Murilpaz, a Lenca women indigenous organization. The performance is inspired by this experience and celebrates the strength of Lenca women to recover and safeguard their traditions and natural resources in the face of extractivism. $15. ODC Theater, 3153 17th Street. For more information: https://bit.ly/4knF7eH
6/21 Saturday
Art: Go With the Flow Improv Painting at ARCH
This class will focus on the process of improvisational painting. Using acrylic paint pens, take abstract shapes and graphic line art to a new level. Make bold strokes, or follow a detailed approach. No painting experience required; this is all about low stress and exploration. Create a six-inch painting to take home. 12 to 3 p.m. $71.21. ARCH Art Supplies, 1490 17th Street. To register and for more information: https://bit.ly/3H2e7TJ
6/22 Sunday
Music: “Pride: A Musical Celebration”
The 30-piece Golden Gate Park Band presents its 143rd season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. The band performs tweekly concerts most Sundays. 1 to 2:45 p.m. Free. Spreckles Temple of Music, Golden Gate Park Bandshell, Music Concourse Drive. For more information: https://bit.ly/4hV8d3q
6/23 Monday
Health: Mom and Teen Daughter Yoga and Sound Bath
An evening of yoga, sound healing, and bonding for moms and their teenage daughters. Unwind and de-stress with a gentle yoga session suitable for all levels, followed by a soothing sound bath to rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit. 6 p.m. Donation requested. For ages 13+ Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street. For more information: https://tinyurl.com/mrxk2r7z
6/26 Thursday and 6/27 Friday
Music: Blackstar Symphony
Be immersed in the sonic tapestry of David Bowie’s final, critically acclaimed album, Blackstar, reimagined for a 65-piece orchestra and performed with the original Blackstar band. The evening culminates in a celebration of Bowie’s iconic song catalog, featuring touchstones like “Space Oddity,” “Life on Mars,” and “Heroes.” Food and drink special: sample a sparkling and glittering Stardust cocktail inspired by the music. Pair it with a delicious Lightning cookie. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $50 to $299. Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Avenue. For more information: https://bit.ly/43mfbtc
6/28 Saturday
Crafts: Pink Saturday Pride Crafts at ARCH
Make a custom pronoun button and craft a rainbow twirler. 12 to 4 p.m. Free. ARCH Art Supplies, 1490 17th Street. To register: https://bit.ly/4koDQnI