Glitter Worthy "Summer of Glitter" Kick-Off

TO ATTEND

Tickets are REQUIRED for this limited-capacity, general admission indoor-outdoor event.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Hosted by the inimitable Donna Sachet, the Summer of Glitter kick-off event at the Academy, which takes place the Friday before the annual SF PRIDE celebration begins, will be a three-act event you don’t want to miss, including:

• 6-7pm: Mixer and happy hour in The Academy’s backyard lounge area and downstairs speakeasy bar featuring DJ Sergio Fedasz, a resident with the legendary Go BANG! troupe that has entertained the city with 12+ years of “atomic dancefloor disco action,” including the infamous Booty Call Wednesdays party that was hosted by Juanita More!

• 7-8pm: Glitter Worthy fashion show featuring the Glitter Worthy Store’s summer 2022 collections including PRIDE 2022, “The Supremes” that pays tribute to noteworthy Black women in entertainment, politics, and more, and new items from the store’s existing collections – including the SYRUP™ Collection curated and designed by Celso Dulay.

• 8-9pm: POSE-inspired drag extravaganza featuring long-time San Francisco drag queen legends BeBe Sweetbriar, Miss Gay San Francisco 2007/2008, San Francisco PRIDE Community Grand Marshal 2013, 2016 Drag Entertainer of the Year, and Billboard recording artist, and Baby Shaques Munro, Absolute Empress LIV of San Francisco and a member of the House of Munro, founded and led by Mercedez Munro.

TICKETS

$25 for non-members and $15 for members of The Academy. All proceeds to benefit Q Foundation and Larkin Street Youth Services.

MEMBERSHIP

The Academy is currently accepting new memberships and is particularly interested in expanding its growing community of women members. If you are interested in becoming a Member and enjoying all of the associated perks and benefits, please click here to learn more.

CLUB INFORMATION (FOR MEMBERS)

The Club will be open during regular hours (5pm-12am Fridays) for Members and their guests regardless of event attendance. Certain areas may be unavailable for non-ticket holders.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and food items are available for purchase. Academy Social Club Members receive certain beverages complimentary. Ask your bartender or host for details.

COVID-19 SAFETY

This event will take place in accordance with all currently applicable health guidelines per the City of San Francisco and SFDPH. Our full safety information can be found HERE. Please contact us if you have any questions.

ABOUT THE GLITTER WORTHY STORE

Founded in 2020, Glitter Worthy Store™ was inspired by the strength, creativity, and resilience of our LGBTQ+ community in the midst of a global pandemic. Its goal is to celebrate our queer art, beauty, humor, and irreverence while raising money (at least 20 percent of all proceeds) for LGBTQ+ artists and nonprofits. We will continue to discover and celebrate new artists over time, in addition to offering more artistic products created by Glitter Worthy Store’s two co-founders.

For more information, please visit: www.glitterworthystore.com