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Golden Gate Gaymes & Title Finale
Sunday, August 30

Golden Gate Gaymes & Imperial Picnic
Dolores Park
Picnic: Noon-2:30PM
Gaymes: 12:30-2PM

Bring your lunch & an item to share along with a few friends & compete in the field day gaymes at Dolores Park. We’ll provide a selection of cold beverages for the picnic.

Then, 6-8PM at The Stud, join us as we celebrate our outgoing titleholders & crown our victorious new titleholders! Step down & Step up performances!!!

Golden Gate Title Finale
The Stud
Doors: 5:30PM
Program: 6-8PM

Come help us celebrate the incredible reign of Mr. Golden Gate Shawn Sprockett and Mx. Golden Gate Llewellyn Gravely and welcome our new Golden Gates.

SERENADE: Unity in Song — One Year Anniversary!

Join us as we celebrate ONE YEAR of bringing the Bay Area LGBTQIA+ community together through the power of LIVE MUSIC!

** Saturday, August 29**
Beaux | 2344 Market St., San Francisco
Doors: 5:00 PM
Show: 5:30 PM (promptly)
Suggested Donation: $11 at the door

Created to showcase the incredible talents of Bay Area LGBTQIA+ musicians while raising funds for organizations serving our community, SERENADE: Unity in Song has become a celebration of connection, artistry, and giving back.

This special anniversary show will feature three incredible pianists and an amazing lineup of vocalists and instrumentalists performing music from across the musical spectrum, including:
Opera
Classical Piano
Pop
Broadway
Jazz
Blues
R&B
Country
…and so much more!

Plus:
Exciting raffle prizes
ASL interpreters provided for accessibility
A welcoming, community-centered atmosphere

This year's beneficiary is Queer LifeSpace, a San Francisco nonprofit providing affordable, culturally affirming mental health services to LGBTQIA+ people throughout the Bay Area. LGBTQIA+ individuals experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, and trauma due to discrimination, stigma, and barriers to affirming care. Your attendance helps expand access to compassionate mental health support for those who need it most.

Whether you've been with us since our very first performance or this will be your first SERENADE, we'd love to celebrate with you. Invite your friends, share the event, and join us for an unforgettable evening of music, community, and giving back.

Come celebrate a year of Unity in Song—and help us make the next year even more impactful!

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Imperial Council of San Francisco, Inc. is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: ICSF August Board of Directors Business Meeting

Time: Aug 24, 2026 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Join us as we raise money for the San Francisco Gay Pageant Scholarship Fund, hosted by Imperial Crown Prince 2024 King Khalil Munro.

The money raised from this event will help those who may want to participate in the San Francisco Gay Pageant, but may not have the resources to participate.

Open Show - Raffles - And More!

Come join the reigning Imperial Leather Titleholders, Mr. Imperial Leather Matty Z, Ms. Imperial Leather Bernadette Bubbles and Mx. Imperial Leather Pup Menudo for their joint fundraiser.

Aunt Charlie’s Lounge
133 Turk Street, SF

Drag Performers
Singers
Art Auction

Are YOU the next Golden Gate?

The Dazzling Blue, Sacred Sapphire Court of Love, Belonging & Joy in conjunction with The Imperial Council of San Francisco, Inc. is currently seeking new Golden Gates for the 2026-2027 year.

Sell the most raffle tickets and WIN!!!! It’s really that simple.

We’re looking for fun, team players, who enjoy community service and raising money for other LGBTQ+ non-profits.

If you love to host game nights and helping the community we would love to have you.

Contest and application details are on our website.

Application turn in is next Saturday, August 15th at Beaux from 5PM - 8PM during Their Majesties monthly fundraiser.

For questions, reach out to ashleblow1@gmail.com

Let the Gaymes, begin!!!!!

TMIM Emperor John Brett and Regent Empress Queen Cougar, and The Dazzling, Blue, Sacred, Sapphire Court of Love, Belonging and Joy present; Motown Summer Fun: Charcuterie, Raffles & Drag.

Hosted by Emperor John Brett and Regent Empress Queen Cougar.

This is an open show, so bring those USB drives to perform, and your for tips.

Music by DJ Sergio Fedasz

Net proceeds and 90% of gross raffle ticket sales benefit the Monarchs’ Charity Fund. The Imperial Council of San Francisco, Inc. Is a 501C3 non-profit in the State of California.

Requesting hats and afternoon tea; Empresses & Emperors & Family members to the, 13th Annual remembrance of our dear Jose Julio Sarria , Empress 1, thee Widow Norton & Founder of the Imperial Council of San Francisco. Afternoon tea at Twin Peaks in his honor, August 15th, 3pm

Please join us . Empress Galilea Avila

Friday, August 14th from 5-8pm at the LoneStar Saloon, Mr. Imperial Leather 2025-26, Matty Zamora’s fundraiser Benefiting, Queer LifeSpace.

Queer LifeSpace, a local 501c3 Nonprofit Organization that helps provide Affordable Mental Health Services for the San Francisco LGBTQIA+ Community.

Mental Health Awareness is something that has helped me to grow and become the best version of myself. It’s been an honor and privilege for me to be able to represent both, my Amazing Leather Family and my Imperial Family. Both have provided me the opportunity to earn the platform which allows me to share my experiences and growth back with our community. This is another tribute for all of us to learn and grow together!

Together, We are Stronger! Together, we are an Unstoppable Force! Never Forget That!

Hope to see you all there!

Join Shawn Sprockett (Mr. Golden Gate 25-26, Senior Adjunct Professor, and creator of local queer walking tours program) for his inaugural Castro walking tour which culminates his history of more than 200 hundreds of queer resistance.

Go beyond the Harvey Milk story with details of how trans activists and People of Color fought for visibility and space in "America's gay capital."

Funds raised benefit the Monarch's Administration Fund and Charity Fund, part of the Imperial Council of San Francisco, a 501c3 non-profit organization.

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Join Mr. Golden Gate Shawn Sprockett and Mx. Golden Gate Llewellyn Gravely along with The Dazzling, Blue, Sacred, Sapphire Court of Love, Belonging and Joy for Gaymes Night.

Come enjoy food, drink and some brand new games donated by Gamescape.

The Lookout
3600 16th Street
7PM - 9PM

Imperial Council of San Francisco, Inc. is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: ICSF July Business Meeting

Time: Jul 27, 2026 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Join Ms. Imperial Leather and the Dazzling Blue, Sacred Sapphire Court of Love, Belonging and Joy for An Evening With Ms. Imperial Leather, benefitting the Queer Chorus of San Francisco.

July 25th (Dore Saturday) 4:30PM - 7:30PM

Guest Emcees: Honey Mahogany, Emperor 36 AN John Weber, and Ms. Gay San Francisco, Chi CHI MunRotty!

Performances by..

Regent Empress Queen Cougar

AE 52 Mercedez Munro

Bebe Sweetbriar

AE 30 Donna Sachet

Emperor 53 AN Ashle Blow

Diraaj

Mx. Gay San Francisco 2024, Sue Trowtower

Roll for Charisma: Drag, Dice, & Designer Demos is a public community fundraiser that brings together board games, local game design, drag performance, music, raffles, themed cocktails, and casual social time in a welcoming restaurant/bar environment.

Golden Gate Gamemakers Integration

Golden Gate Gamemakers is a Bay Area board game design and playtest community that brings together designers and playtesters, provides education and resources, and hosts frequent in-person events.

Drag Queen Jenga

A central feature of the event will be Drag Queen Jenga, an interactive drag performance and fundraising game that combines live entertainment, audience participation, music, comedy, and donation-based gameplay.

Doors/Event Start: 4:00 PM. Event End: 7:00 PM, with programming planned for at least two hours. Drag performances, featured game moments, and designer demo tables will run throughout the event rather than as a seated stage show.

No entrance fee. This will be a free, non-ticketed event with no advance ticketing and no at-door cover.

DJ Jimmy Strano

Performances by AE 60 Afrika America, Imperial Crown Princess Nikita Vega, Bebe Sweetbriar and more ...

TMIM Emperor John Brett and Regent Empress Queen Cougar, and The Dazzling, Blue, Sacred, Sapphire Court of Love, Belonging and Joy present; Charcuterie: A Love Fest of Joy & Song

Hosted by AE 41 Galilea Avila.

This is an open show, so bring those USB drives to perform, and your for tips.

Music by DJ Sergio Fedasz

Net proceeds and 90% of gross raffle ticket sales benefit the Monarchs’ Charity Fund. The Imperial Council of San Francisco, Inc. Is a 501C3 non-profit in the State of California.

SILENCE! — An Immersive Drag Experience
Hosted by Miss Gay San Francisco, Anastasia Di’Nitta

This is not your typical drag show. This is a full sensory experience where the music is still playing, the energy is undeniable, and the way you experience it is completely transformed.

SILENCE! invites you into a space where drag, Deaf culture, and connection take center stage. Whether you hear the music or feel it, you are part of the show. Earplugs will be provided for those who can hear, offering a unique opportunity to shift perspective and engage with the performance in a new way. Interpreters will be on site, ensuring accessibility while also making ASL a living, breathing part of the experience.

And trust, Anastasia Di’Nitta is not here to give you anything basic.

Expect high glamour, precision, attitude, and just enough chaos to keep you on your toes. Throughout the show, you will be introduced to ASL in a way that is fun, flirty, and sometimes a little inappropriate. You might come for the looks, but you will leave knowing how to say something you probably should not.

This is about more than performance. It is about presence. It is about feeling every beat, every movement, every expression in a deeper way. It is about stepping into a space that is intentionally inclusive, unapologetically queer, and rooted in community.

The vibe is intimate but electric. The kind of room where everyone is locked in, fully engaged, and feeding off each other’s energy.

Event details
The Stud, San Francisco
Sunday, July 12
5 PM to 7 PM

Free entry with donations encouraged. Suggested donation is 10 to 25 dollars. This event serves as an official fundraiser for Miss Gay San Francisco, with proceeds benefiting the Imperial Court of San Francisco and The Deaf Queer Resource Center.

If you have been to drag shows before, this will feel different in the best way. If you have not, there is no better introduction.

Come curious. Come ready to participate. Come ready to feel everything.

THE ULTIMATE COMMUNITY NIGHT IS COMING TO BEAUX!

Get ready for Closet Raid for a Cause — an unforgettable evening featuring Mr. Gay San Francisco Ali Amaya and the dazzling Blue, Sacred Sapphire Court of Love, Belonging & Joy!

Beaux
Saturday, July 11, 2026
4:30PM–7:30PM

Step into a fabulous fashion treasure hunt with amazing closet pieces donated by iconic Kings and Queens From fierce runway looks to hidden vintage gems, every rack is packed with fabulous finds looking for a brand-new home!

And the best part? Proceeds from the event will support our sisters at Trans: Thrive, helping uplift and empower our trans community.

Expect a night overflowing with dazzling drag performances, jello-shots, fierce fashion, community love, and nonstop good vibes!

PLUS — raffle prizes all night long thanks to our incredible community donors! Amazing giveaways, fabulous surprises, and chances to WIN BIG await!

Join Imperial Crown Princess Nikita Vega & Countess De Orsk Dusty Porn, in Conjuction with The Imperial Council of San Francisco & Grand Ducal Council of San Francisco as they present DRAGcital: A Classical Soiree With Nikita & Dusty.

Two Queens with decades of Classical Training between them come together to share their Art, and express LOADS OF LOVE for their Communities & Courts! Come share in this one-of-a-kind show. With Nikita on The Keys & Dusty serving La Voce. 

You love the bus RACING through the desert in “Priscilla…”! You love the true DIVA, Callas. You love it EVERY time Nessun Dorma plays. DON’T be a #Chalamet…get thee to this DRAGcital!

Works by Samuel Barber, Teresa Carreño, Handel, Marcus Norris, Puccini, Granados, Morricone, Chopin, Bellini and more!

Snatch your VIP Tickets for front row(s) seats, and a Gift Bag with a special Classical Music / Opera Gift and Card from Nikita & Dusty!"

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Imperial Prince Puck Duo, in conjunction with The Dazzling Blue Sacred Sapphire Court of Love, Belonging, & Joy, and TMIM Emperor John Brett & Regent Empress Queen Cougar, and The Imperial Council of San Francisco, Inc. present:

An Imperial Cream Pie Eating Contest and Drag Show.

Castro Art Market 2pm - 7pm 
Noe St. & Market St.

3:30 - 5:00pm:  Cream Pie eating contests featuring Blue Bailey, Silas Marshall, & Puck Duo

5:00pm Drag show featuring Imperial Crown Princess Niketa Vega, Ms. Gay Chi Chi, & more. 

Raffle prizes include: a Massage Package (3 pack), a Photography session, and a package of custom shirts.

Join Mx. Imperial Leather, Pup Menudo and the Dazzling Blue, Sacred Sapphire Court of Love, Belonging & Joy for …

Best in Show

5pm to 8pm (Doors open @ 5pm & Show @ 7pm)

$10 suggested donation at the door only

Beneficiary(ies): Lyric

Host(s): Pup Menudo (Mx. Imperial Leather 2026) & Jamie Synn aka Pup Synn ( Royal Grand Dux 32) 

-Drag Performers

-Jello Shots

-Raffles

Join Mr. Golden Gate Shawn Sprockett and Mx. Golden Gate Llewellyn Gravely along with The Dazzling, Blue, Sacred, Sapphire Court of Love, Belonging and Joy for Gaymes Night.

Come enjoy food, drink and some brand new games donated by Gamescape.

The Lookout
3600 16th Street
7PM - 9PM

Topic: June Business Meeting

Time: Jun 22, 2026 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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We are proud to continue our collaboration with the Black Elected Imperial and Ducal Monarchs of San Francisco, the Dazzling Blue Sacred Sapphire Court of Love, Belonging, and Joy, and the Imperial Council of San Francisco, Inc.

Together, we are driving positive change and empowering our community.

Event Details:

- Theme: Celebrating Songs of Gospel, Inspiration, and Resistance
- Benefit for: The Success Center - Date: June 21, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: The Midnight Sun (4067 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114)

The funds raised will support the Success Center’s mission to equip people of color with the tools they need to succeed, including training and resume assistance, ultimately bridging the gap to employment and economic empowerment.

Stay tuned for major performance announcements in the coming weeks ahead. The best of the BIPOC in the Bay Area.

Take a look!

With 4Ever Love,
John Weber
2026 Community Grand Marshal & Community Philantropist.

TMIM Emperor John Brett and Regent Empress Queen Cougar, and The Dazzling, Blue, Sacred, Sapphire Court of Love, Belonging and Joy present; Charcuterie: A Loving Fest of Pride and Protest

Come and join their majesties for their monthly fundraiser, celebrating Pride Month.

This is an open show, so bring those USB drives to perform, and your cash for tips.

Music by DJ Sergio Fedasz

Net proceeds and 90% of gross raffle ticket sales benefit the Monarchs’ Charity Fund. The Imperial Council of San Francisco, Inc. Is a 501C3 non-profit in the State of California.

Join TMIM Emperor John Brett and Regent Empress Queen Cougar and the Dazzling Blue, Sacred Sapphire Court of Love Belonging & Joy in conjunction with the Imperial Council of San Francisco for: A Pride Kick Off Concert with the San Francisco Pride Band.

“Join the San Francisco Pride Band as we kick off Pride Month 2026! We'll be performing music from our Pride 2026 Pep Set, celebrating this year's theme for SF Pride, “Resistance in Action”.”

“Get a sneak peak of our music that we'll be featuring this year, including new arrangements
from Bad Bunny, Rosé, Bruno Mars, Raye, Sam Smith, KPop Demon Hunters, and more! You'll
see us playing this music on the streets during Pride Week at various outdoor venues such as
the Transmarch, Dyke March, and of course the SF Pride Parade and festival, but here's a unique chance to experience our music where we can feature the musicality of the wind band in a sit-down concert setting.”

*Limited Comp Tickets Available on a First Come, First Serve Basis

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Join Mr. Golden Gate Shawn Sprockett and Mx. Golden Gate Llewellyn Gravely along with The Dazzling, Blue, Sacred, Sapphire Court of Love, Belonging and Joy for Gaymes Night.

Come enjoy food, drink and some brand new games donated by Gamescape.

The Lookout
3600 16th Street
7PM - 9PM

Join Mr. Cowboy, Benji and Ms. Gay San Francisco Chi Chi MunRotty in conjunction with the Dazzling Blue, Sacred Sapphire Court of Love, Belonging and Joy as they host The Great Imperial Cow Race.

The Great Imperial Cow Race is a Castro-wide, solo or team-based scavenger hunt designed to celebrate The Castro’s rich queer history while raising funds for LYRIC.

Participants form teams and travel across iconic LGBTQ+ landmarks, solving clues and completing creative challenges. The event blends gameplay, performance, storytelling, and community engagement into a high-energy fundraising experience.

The event concludes with a celebration and awards ceremony at The Midnight Sun  where trophies will be awarded to the race winner, best costume and best team name. There will be 3-4 performances as part of the celebration.

Event Experience & Route

Teams begins outside Twin Peaks and navigate through a curated route of historically significant locations throughout the Castro district. Teams will have 3 hours to finish a series of 10 clues and will need to take photographic evidence that they have solved the clue. Gameplay will all be done through a single app that can be accessed on teams electronic devices. Trophies will be provided for winners that finish the race with the best time, best team costumes, and best team name. Winners for best team costume and best team name will be decided by a panel of judges TBD. The race will conclude at The Midnight Sun  where winners will receive prizes and enjoy 3-4 performances from members of our community.

Register Online - Register individually or teams of up to 5 people.

www.thegreatimperialcowrace.com

$10 Early Registration

$15 Same Day

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TMIM Emperor John Brett and Regent Empress Queen Cougar, and The Dazzling, Blue, Sacred, Sapphire Court of Love, Belonging and Joy present; Charcuterie: A Love Fest of Joy and Song

Come and join their majesties for their monthly fundraiser, celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with Dee Dee Marie Holiday and Reigning Mr. Gay Ali Cabigas-Alsleben.

This is an open show, so bring those USB drives to perform, and your for tips.

Music by DJ Sergio Fedasz

Net proceeds and 90% of gross raffle ticket sales benefit the Monarchs’ Charity Fund. The Imperial Council of San Francisco, Inc. Is a 501C3 non-profit in the State of California.