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In the immortal words of Oscar Hammerstein, “June is bustin’ out all over!” and the month is loaded with celebrations, including Gay Pride. From window treatments to T-shirts, crafts and books, there’s so much to do this month you might just “bust” yourse
The tee For fans of skate style looking to put a queer spin on it, local photographer and artist De Kwok has created a limited collection of “Supqueen” T-shirts, buttons and stickers (sold as a package for $30) inspired by the logo of ever-so-hot skate brand Supreme. The company, which recently collaborated with Louis Vuitton and Comme des Garçons, has not authorized the shirts, and boutique Modern Appealing Clothing jokes: “It’s a limited run before we get the ceaseand-desist letter, so first come, first serving it.” Modern Appealing Clothing, 387 Grove St., S.F. —Tony Bravo
The window dressing Five stores are honoring drag performer Juanita More this month with windows showcasing her signature stage gowns. Through the end of June, Saks Fifth Avenue, Modern Appealing Clothing, Sui Generis Consignment, Unionmade and Hero Shop will feature looks designed for More by drag couturier Mr. David, with Colton Long’s artistic tribute to More’s French bulldog, Jackson, at George Pet Shop. Murals outside of Unionmade by J. Manuel Carmona, Lush Lounge by Serge Gay Jr. and Powerhouse bar by Elliott C. Nathan also celebrate More’s 25 years on the S.F. scene. A self-described “San Francisco fashion baby who saved to buy shoes at Wilkes Bashford in high school,” More says it’s a thrill to walk in Union Square with Mr. David and see tourists posing for selfies in front of their window at Saks. This year More’s annual Pride Party on June 25, at 620 Jones St., benefits the Q Foundation and the LGBT Asylum Project. www.juanitamore.com. —T.B.
The books Hippie style isn’t the only thing celebrating a big birthday this year. Publisher Chronicle Books (not affiliated with The San Francisco Chronicle) also celebrates 50 years with “Chronicle Books: Born in the Summer of Love,” an exhibition ( June 23-Sept. 24) at the San Francisco Center for the Book featuring 50 books from the 1969 S.F. architecture guide “Here Today” to 2017’s “The Card Catalog” about the Library of Congress’ organizational system. On June 29, Chronicle Books employees and authors will take part in “Chronicle Books Read Aloud Day” at all 28 San Francisco public library branches. The commemorative tome “Chronicle Books: The First 50 Years” will be available at Center for the Book with a $20 donation. www.chroniclebooks.com. —T.B.
The event Patchwork Show, the relaxed East Bay answer to West Coast Craft, is back in Oakland for another round of DIY extravaganza. Patchwork is the biannual makers festival held by Dear Handmade Life, a Santa Rosa online community offering workshops, crafter conventions and more. Listing over 120 local and national vendors of the craft variety, the festival will feature soap makers, jewelers, clothing and accessories designers, plus a hefty representation of jam, condiments and sweets makers (read: plenty of samples). A fun twist? The event is pet-friendly, so your favorite accessory-wearing, organic-snack-loving dog can come along. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 24, Jack London Square. Free. https://dearhandmadelife.com/patchwork-show. — Flora Tsapovsky