Smashing Pineapples - Your June Concerts and Events Calendar
June: the month where the whole country puts their eggs in the summer basket. We’re going outside in shorts or a skirt, no matter the forecast, and that’s that!
June is also the month where the summer events season gets in full swing, including Pride celebrations in the majority of American cities. To help you make the most of your June, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite concerts and events happening around our Staypineapple locations.
Should any of these find their way into your social schedule, just remember - our European style double duvets are never far away!
SEATTLE
FREMONT SOLSTICE PARADE - June 16th - Fremont & Wallingford
Enjoy more than 60 dazzling community-based ensembles parading down the streets of Fremont with giant puppets, stilt walkers, floats, dancers, cyclists and musicians! (Free)
SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - June 1st-20th - Multiple Locations
Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is billed as the largest film festival in the U.S. Join top directors, actors, and critics who attend festival premieres and screenings by getting a single ticket or a pass. ($14)
SEATTLE PRIDE - June 23rd & 24th - Greater Seattle
Seattle hosts the Northwest’s largest Pride event with various events around the city including a colorful parade. (Free)
PORTLAND
RUGGED MANIAC 5K OBSTACLE COURSE - June 30th - Portland International Raceway
Take some mud, add in some obstacles and waterslides, and put it all in the middle of one big festival and you have the Rugged Maniac 5k. An absolute must for adventurous friends!
PORTLAND BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL - June 30th - Tiffany Center
Portland Beer and Music Festival promises unlimited samples of 50 craft beers, wines, and spirits, with food vendors, a DJ stage, and a live music stage indoors at the Tiffany Center. ($35+)
JAMES TAYLOR - June 5th - Moda Center
Acoustic soul man James Taylor brings his all-star to the Moda Center for an evening of the classics. ($29+)
SAN FRANCISCO
THE PRETENDERS - June 22nd - $64+
Iconic rockers The Pretenders play the hits at the Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium.
SAN FRANCISCO PRIDE - June 23rd & 24th - Greater San Francisco
Celebrate LGBT San Francisco Pride with performances at Civic Center Plaza both days, a giant Pride Parade Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on Market Street (from Beale to 8th), and a VIP Party Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. at City Hall.
THE KOOKS - June 4th - The Warfield
British rockers perform their favorites with crunchy soul like “She moves in her own way” on their latest American tour. ($57+)
SAN DIEGO
24th ANNUAL TASTE OF GASLAMP - June 16th - Gaslamp Quarter
Enjoy a walking culinary tour of the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter (where Hotel Z is) and sample food from 24+ restaurants. ($35+)
MARINE CORPS MUD RUN - June 9th & 10th - Camp Pendleton
Enjoy a muddy 5k or 10k with motivational “assistance” from local marines as you traverse obstacles on the same course where they train. ($64+)
YANNI - June 8th - San Diego Civic Center
Come see what all the hubbub is about as Yanni performs his own brand of internationally renowned music. ($85)
CHICAGO
CHICAGO ALE FEST - June 1st-2nd - $59+
Hop on a Staypineapple bike and head to the Chicago Ale Fest to taste over 200 beers and favorite food trucks!
BLUES FESTIVAL - June 8th - Millennium Park
World-famous Chicago Blues Festival brings top talent to Millennium Park, and music continues late into the night at city clubs. (Free)
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW - June 27th & 28th - Thalia Hall
Bluegrass favorites roll their “wagon wheel” into Chicago for two shows at Thalia Hall. ($52+)
BOSTON
BOSTON PRIDE EVENTS - June 1st-10th - Multiple Locations
Celebrate with the Boston gay community at various events around the city, including the Chandler Street Block Party where The Trophy Room and The Alise Boston are happy to host all-comers. (Free)
DEPECHE MODE - June 9th - TD Garden
80’s icons bring their classics and new song to one of the larger venues in Boston. ($21+)
DAVE CHAPPELLE AND JON STEWART - June 11th - 13th - Wang Center
Just steps from The Alise Boston, two comedy legends will be taking the stage for a three night stay. ($170+)
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