Other Activities
Looking for other things to do while you’re in San Francisco?
While these events are not associated with the convention, we thought you might be interested in checking them out.
Foggy City Dancers: Pride Promenade
Saturday, June 28, 2025
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Forest Hill Christian Church
250 Laguna Honda Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94116
Caller: Dan Lyke
SSD, Plus, A2, C1 Star Tip
Members: $10
Guests: $15
Overview
Join Foggy City Dancers for their annual Pride Promenade square dance on Saturday, June 28th just before the convention kicks off.
There is ample free parking in the church lot OR you can take the Muni underground from Powell Station at the hotel to Forest Hill Station and walk a short distance (0.13 miles). Turn left when you exit the station at Forest Hill.
San Francisco FrontRunners Pride Run (5k/10K)
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Race Day Timeline:
7:30am – Bag check and Packet Pickup
8:30am – Fun pre-race kids race! (no registration required)
9:00am – 5K and 10K both start for runners and walkers
9:45am – Awards ceremony for 5K
10:00am – Awards ceremony for 10k
11:00 am – Course closes
Registration Fee: $55
Info & Registration:
https://raceroster.com/events/2025/102111/san-francisco-pride-run
Overview
The 2025 SFFR Pride Run 5K/10K/Walk will be held on Saturday, June 28 in beautiful Golden Gate Park, near the Polo Field, in San Francisco. Whether you are a walker, casual runner, or avid racer, come together to celebrate and support our LGBTQIA+ community.
As you run through the park, you’ll see all of the colors of the rainbow, hear the cheers of fellow community members, and feel the energy and excitement of the event. And when you cross the finish line, you’ll know that you’ve made a difference in the lives of the LGBTQIA+ community by supporting this year’s beneficiary, 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic.
Cooking Class: The Art of Chinese Stir-Frying
Friday, June 27, 2025
6:00 – 10:00 PM
The Civic Kitchen
2961 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Instructor: Kian Lam Kho (Times Squares)
Registration Fee: $190
Info & Registration:
https://civickitchensf.com/classes/id/1289/the-art-of-chinese-stir-frying
Overview
Learning the art of stir-frying opens the door to a multitude of delicious, healthy and quickly made Chinese meals for the home cook. Join Kian Lam Kho, visiting cookbook author and expert Chinese cook, for an in-depth class focused on developing your stir-fry technique.
Kian will introduce three basic stir-fry methods, pairing each one with a beloved recipe to highlight its crucial steps: dry stir-fry (Kung Pao Chicken), moist stir-fry (Beef with Black Pepper), and simple stir-fry (Pea Shoots). Each will be discussed and practiced during the class.
Cooking Class: Discovering Chinese Dumplings
Saturday, June 28, 2025
3:00 – 7:00 PM
The Civic Kitchen
2961 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Instructor: Kian Lam Kho (Times Squares)
Registration Fee: $190
Info & Registration:
https://civickitchensf.com/classes/id/1288/discovering-chinese-dumplings
Overview
Chef Kian will teach students to make a versatile hot-water dough from scratch and master various wrapping techniques. You’ll learn to create balanced fillings by combining various proteins and vegetables, as we make pork, fish, and vegetarian dumplings. Once assembled, our dumplings will be cooked using a variety of methods, including steaming, boiling and pan-frying for potstickers. We will also make cold sesame noodles, a perfect accompaniment to any dumpling feast.
At the end of the class, you and your class mates will enjoy a convivial meal of all we have cooked together, with a selection of non-alcohol beverages, ice cold beers, and curated wines. Not only will you be able to enjoy some great dumplings, you’ll bring home the knowledge to make them yourself!
