May 29, 2024 - Things to Do

Drag Me Downtown series set to return in June

Megan Rose Dickey

drag queen in pink — The scene from Drag Me Downtown last year. Photo: Courtesy of Downtown SF Partnership

A monthlong series of pop-up drag performances is set to return as Pride Month kicks off this weekend.

State of play: The Downtown SF Partnership on Tuesday announced Drag Me Downtown will return for its second year, running every Thursday in June from 5-7pm at various locations throughout downtown.

The weekly series will feature performances from local drag artists, including Afrika America, Kipper Snacks, Carnie Asada and others.
While each show is free to attend, those who pre-register for $10 are guaranteed 2024 Pride swag. Proceeds will benefit The Transgender District in San Francisco.

What they're saying: Many people don't realize the role downtown San Francisco played in the history of LGBTQ rights in the city, Shayne Watson, a city historian and preservationist, said in a press release.

"Decades before the Castro became internationally famous as a queer safe haven, the struggle for LGBTQ rights unfolded in the grid of downtown San Francisco and along the waterfront," Watson said.
Ahead of the final performance on June 27, Watson and Sister Roma of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are hosting a special queer history bus tour and sing-a-long throughout downtown.

What's next: Be on the lookout for our SF Pride guide later this week!

In the meantime, you can pre-register for Drag Me Downtown here.

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