"Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August"
The summer we turned to party people (quote by Jenny Han)
Although our summers at Cousins have come to an end, it doesn’t mean we can’t romanticize the summers with something new, something even better than an Amazon Prime Video book adaption. Parties.
July in San Francisco isn’t the sunniest place on earth, but the people are yearning for a summer romanticized with new flings, new memories, and getting back to analogue. This year, we’re helping you do just that. This year America turns 250, and we need some reason to go outside and celebrate.
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July 9: Thirsty Thursday at Soundtrack.
We’re bringing you a thirsty Thursday to kickoff your summer with a Valencia Live! afters at Soundtrack in the Mission. Funky techno beats will be bumping the night away as you pre-game your Friday morning with a night you won’t forget. RSVP is on our partiful, and thank you to the Mutuals team for making this happen!
June 11: Bottles & Bites Turns 1 🎉
The first anniversary of Bottles & Bites is July 12th and we’re a domi dayger to celebrate! This has quickly become a staple in the Marina owned and operated by the coolest team who have become part of so many families here in the city. Al and the team are the kindest people looking to bring neighborhood joy through food and community. We had a chance to interview them earlier to hear about the Bottles & Bites origin story and what this place means to them. This event is completely free with live DJ music, free beer samples, sandwiches to order, coffee, drinks, and everything you’d find at a classic NYC bodega.
We hope to see you there! 💜
July 12: Take Pilates with domi
Good news! We’re still accepting on our waitlist for a domi x X·Core Studios reformer pilates class. The team at X·Core is letting us bring you and a +1 a free pilates class at their Polk location to take a lagree-style pilates class. Our friend Sydney will be teaching the class which i sure to leave you feeling SNATCHED this summer. Follow and DM us on Instagram for a chance to secure your spot!
All Month Long: Stern Grove Festival
This month we’re getting the sweet tunes of Major Lazer (July 5), SF Symphony with Béla Fleck (July 12), Charley Crockett (July 19), and Suki Waterhouse (July 26). From everything I’ve seen, you must get your hands on a ticket if you can. The scenes from the festival are incredible.
July 2: SF MoMA Free First Thursdays
Enjoy a free day at the museum if you’re a San Francisco resident! The MoMA currently has Matisse on exhibition along with galleries of mixed media to ponder.
July 2: Downtown First Thursdays
Did you know that San Francisco has its own hot dog eating contest? Start the month strong with a can't miss show and beats from local artists.
July 4-5: Fillmore Jazz Festival
The Fillmore District is hosting a weekend-long festival celebrating live jazz and community. The Fillmore Jazz Festival Preservation Fund & the Fillmore Merchants Association are hosting this free event with performances from 10 AM - 6 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
All Month Long: Civic Center Soundtrack
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 PM to 3 PM, The San Francisco Civic Center is bringing musical performances and food trucks to the Fulton Plaza. Enjoy this free concert series with co-workers on your mid-day break or play hooky for the day. The world is your oyster.
July 4: Fireworks over the Golden Gate Bridge
This is the third time (ever!) that San Francisco has displayed fireworks over the bridge and it’s happening on the 250th birthday of America 🇺🇸. Some good viewing spots if you’re in town are: Crissy Field, marina Green, Baker Beach, Aquatic Park, Pier 39, or by the West Picnic Bluffs (my personal fave).
Let’s enjoy the 4th with a bang 🎆
July 8-14: SF Hash Week
If you partake in 🍃 you will be excited to hear that top cannabis lounges around the city are hosting events to learn and sample the latest innovations in all things hash.
July 11: San Francisco Free Folk Festival
head to Golden Gate Park for a day of live music at the Golden Gate Park Music Concourse. The theme of this year’s festival is “Voice of the People: Folk Music for Justice, Freedom, and Belonging”, and the perfect setting for what I imagine is the closest we have to frolicking in the fields to the sound of music.
July 12: Ferry Fest
This second inaugural festival is being held at the iconic Ferry Building for a day of live music, the Pickwick Vintage Show, art, wine tasting, and community! The fest starts at 12 PM and goes to 6 PM with special offerings for ages 21+ and tons of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
July 15-19: San Francisco Frozen Film Festival
This year is chock full of celebrations. This year is the 20th year of the festival highlighting independent filmmakers for a week of screenings around the city. Fun fact, the reason it’s called “Frozen” Film Festival is not because they love Olaf and Elsa, but a nod to the city’s cold summers.
July 24: Bhangra & Beats Night Market
Experience a cultural blend of Bay Area classics with an Indian-style rave. The Non Stop Bhangra collective will be performing, there will be food, dance lessons, and vendors to spend the night grooving to the sounds of Punjabi beats.
July 25: Cinema on the Square: The Princess Diaries
Union Square is hosting a free, outdoor showing of The Princess Diaries which, fun fact (if you already didn’t know) was partially filmed in our very own Pacific Heights. Bring your friends and picnic at sundown for this SF-style movie night.
July 26: Up Your Alley Festival
Be warned, this is not your typical festival. But if you are interested in the leather community in all its glory, check out their site for more information.
July 31: Sip, Savor, Donate by the Huckleberry Young Professionals Board
The Huckleberry Young Professionals Board is hosting a fundraiser benefiting Huckleberry programs rooted in safety, justice, health, and education at Jackalope. All tips will go directly to supporting underserved Bay Area Youth. Pre-game your Friday night with a reason to benefit your community.
July 31: Fridays on Front Street
Allegedly featuring a Charli XCX look-a-like contest, house beats by Noise Pop, and lots of local vendors to round out this month’s festivities.
Enjoy your jubilant July with as many parties to fill your cup.
With 💜,
domi