Where to go for cocktails, cannabis

When it comes to celebrating Pride Month, there’s no place like San Francisco. With dazzling drag shows and kitschy karaoke nights, the city’s queer spaces throw spec- tacular parties year-round. The Chronicle’s curated venue list has something for everyone, whether it’s dancing to ’90s hits at QBar, the old school drag show at Aunt Charlie’s or every day at a cannabis lounge. Don’t forget to celebrate San Francisco Pride safely and responsibly. (For the complete list, visit datebook.sfchronicle.com)

Twin Peaks Tavern

Crowd: Veterans of Castro past, newbies looking to discover some Castro history. Don’t miss: The view from the balcony seating.

401 Castro St. www.twinpeaks tavern.com

440 Castro

Crowd: It’s a regular den of bears.

Don’t miss: Sunday, Scruffy Sunday, the last Sunday of the month.

440 Castro St. www.the440.com

Qbar

Crowd: Younger Castro-goers with a great gender mix. Don’t miss: Throwback Thursday for ’80s, ’90s and ’00s dance hits.

456 Castro St. www.qbarsf.com

Blackbird

Crowd: Younger hipster professionals.

Don’t miss: One of the best cocktail destinations to enjoy something other than a drink in a plastic cup. Craige Walters’ interiors and art shows make for a great setting. 2124 Market St. www.blackbird bar.com

The Mix

Crowd: Like its name, a mix — twinks to college boys to bears. Also a healthy gender and age mix.

Don’t miss: Happy hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

4086 18th St. www.mixbarsf.com

Harvey’s

Crowd: Old-timers who remember the bar as the Elephant Walk in Harvey Milk’s day, newbies curious about the bar’s place in gay history. Don’t miss: The “Mecca” scramble.

500 Castro St. www.harveyssf. com

Midnight Sun

Crowd: All sorts with some great drag regulars.

Don’t miss: Castro Karaoke Wednesdays, hosted by BeBe Sweetbriar.

4067 18th St. www.midnight sunsf.com