ABCey’s San Francisco Weekend Lineup 6/21-6/24

It’s almost Friday! ABCey brings you this week’s San Francisco Weekend Lineup with the top events in the Bay Area! It’s going to be packed with lots of LGBT pride!

Weekend Lineup: Giants LGBT Night

Pride backpack
San Francisco Giants LGBT Night

June 21st | 7:15pm |special event ticket package |AT&T Park

Celebrate the Bay Area’s rich LGBT culture with the San Francisco Giants! If you purchase a special event ticket package, you’ll get a ticket to the evening’s Giant’s game, access to a pre-game party, and a limited edition gift. Part of the proceeds will go towards supporting local LGBT-focused non-profits!

SF Pride Parade Celebration

People dancing in colorful apparel at SF Pride celebration
San Francisco Pride Celebration

June 23rd | 12pm-6pm |Tickets|Civic Center Plaza

It’s that time of year again! Come out to all the festivities to prepare for the 47th annual celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride! There will be inspirational speakers, music, food, and more to get you excited for the parade on Sunday.

Pink Mammoth Block Party

Pink Mammoth Block Party Facebook Coverphoto
Pink Mammoth Block Party

June 23rd | 12pm-9pm |$15-$20 Cover|119 Utah St.

The 6th annual Pink Mammoth Block Party will be happening again this year! Join in on the fun and wear all the pink you own. There will be lots of dancing, musical stylings provided by Thomas Jack and Pink Mammoth residents, and food! This year will feature the upcoming interactive Tree of Life and the Trolley Stage with a historic San Francisco Cable Car operating as a stage. Visit the Pink Mammoth Facebook Page for more info.

SF Pride Parade & Rally

People marching at SF Pride Parade
San Francisco Pride Parade

 June 24th | 10:30am-6pm |Tickets|Embarcadero to Civic Center

Want to really show your pride? Make a sign and come march in the parade or cheer on the crowd! There will also be festivities like inspirational speakers, music, and food to enjoy as well. This event is a special tradition that’s near and dear to SF’s heart, so join in and wear your brightest apparel!

Frameline 42, International LGBTQ Film Festival

People viewing films at the International LGBTQ Film Festival
San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival

Ends June 24th | Times Vary |Tickets|Castro Theatre

The film festival that came to town on June 14th will be closing this Sunday, June 24th! Come see some groundbreaking documentaries, cinematic classics, and heart-warming films. Don’t miss out on the longest-running, largest, and most widely LGBT cinema film exhibition in the world!

Whether you want to showcase your pride by joining a crowd in your brightest outfit, viewing an LGBT-related film, or by enjoying some baseball, there are plenty of ways to show some LGBT pride this weekend

Are you excited for Pride Weekend? Let us know which event you’ll be attending in the comments below or on Facebook or Twitter!


ABCey Presents: Planning & Promoting Your Event with Pinterest

Here at ABCey, we are constantly using Pinterest as a tool for inspiration! As social media has become key for promoting events online, Pinterest is an effective tool in brainstorming and behind-the-scenes planning for events. Being able to make multiple boards and research through relevant content inspires creativity and organization when planning any kind of event!  

Find “Pinspiration” 

Pinterest decor events

 

Decorating for events can be the most fun, but challenging part of your event. Decorations and little details tie the event together from start to finish. Whether you’re looking for table setting ideas or invitation inspiration, Pinterest is the perfect tool to start gathering pins.  Start pinning! 

Organize Your Boards in Categories For Your Event

 

It’s time to start pulling together every new idea you find in the Pinterest universe onto your own board. This can be done on your own personal page or on the official board for your organization, corporation, nonprofit, etc. Additionally, your boards can be organized by food, decorations, invitations, themes, florals etc.

Interaction with Vendors & Clients

First, as boards are created, the link can be shared with others, whether or not they have an account.We often create event decor boards for our clients, and then share them directly for feedback to make sure we are on the right track. Pinterest also makes it possible to identify other Pinners with similar needs and tastes. Therefore, by liking, pinning and commenting on other posts, you can connect to Pinners with similar interests and build ideas. In addition, if you both follow each other, you can use the private messaging feature to start a more in-depth collaboration.

Read the Crafting/DIY/How-To Articles

Ultimately, Pinterest is known for having some of the best creative content out there. Clicked on pins reconnect you to an article or webpage to show you where the Pin came from. Take advantage of these articles as they provide some great insight on how to make your own projects or decor!

Promote Your Event on Pinterest

Pinterest gears towards connecting everyone to content and ideas that align with their interests and passions. You can even use your own board to actually promote your event which also gives you a chance to start marketing your original content, creating brand awareness and media attention. It is a very visual platform, so choosing compelling photographs & visuals with bright colors will bring your event board more success!

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Love Pinterest and want some event inspiration? Check our Pinterest page for creative event ideas! Let us know how you use Pinterest in the comments below or on Facebook and  Twitter

Sources: EventFarm, Capterra, Hello Endless