Pride, Juneteenth and summer solstice: Find June events in SLO County
With a number of holidays and special occasions in June, San Luis Obispo County is set to host multiple events for all ages
June is Pride Month, a monthlong celebration that recognizes the impact of LGBTQ+ communities around the nation.
Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, commemorates the day that more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in Texas officially learned of their freedom in 1865, according to the National Museum of African American History & Culture.
Locals will also celebrate the official start of summer, the summer solstice.
The June solstice marks the longest day of the year as the sun is at its highest point in the sky.
Learn how to celebrate these special days in SLO County:
When are Juneteenth events in SLO County?
The SLO County branch of the NAACP is hosting a Special Juneteenth Art Show at Edna Contemporary Fine Art, 967 Osos St. in San Luis Obispo.
The event runs 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 19.
The main Juneteenth event will be held at Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo on Saturday, June 20.
The celebration, which lasts from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, will include speakers, music, dance performances, a resource fair and a silent auction.
In Paso Robles, a Juneteenth celebration will be held at Downtown City Park at Spring and 12th streets on Saturday, June 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. It’s hosted by the Paso Robles Juneteenth Jubilee.
Where are Pride celebrations in SLO County?
On Thursday, June 25, SLO Brew Rock will host Pride at the Rock, an event “built around what matters most, community, connection, and a great night of music,” organizers said.
Hungryboi, Sam Stearns and Dylan Riley will perform during the brewery, 855 Aerovista Place in San Luis Obispo.
Tickets for the 21-and-up event, which runs 8 p.m. to midnight, for $20.79 including fees.
Gala Pride & Diversity Center will host Pride in the Plaza at Mission Plaza on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The free, family-friendly event features live entertainment, community resources, local vendors, food and interactive experiences, organizers said.
The diversity center will also host Trans Pride in the Plaza at Meadow Park, 2251 Meadow St. in San Luis Obispo. The free event runs from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 28.
Gala Pride & Diversity Center said Pride Month celebrations include advocacy workshops, community gatherings and performances, “creating a space for people of all backgrounds to come together, celebrate diversity and stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community.”
Other events hosted by the nonprofit organization include the free Lesbian Meetup Movie Night, 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 20, at Gala Pride & Diversity Center, 1060 Palm St. in San Luis Obispo.
A Daddies Day dance party will be held 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at the Dallidet Adobe, 1185 Pacific St. in SLO. Admission is $28.26.
How can I celebrate the summer solstice?
Grace & Rose Restaurant, 745 Park St. in Paso Robles, is teaming up with Paco Wines to host a Summer Solstice Supper featuring a five-course farm-to-table dinner with wine pairings.
The family-style dinner on Tuesday, June 23, starts with a sparkling wine welcome at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m. Tickets cost $155.
On Wednesday, June 24, through Friday, June 26, Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort and Spa, 1215 Avila Beach Drive in San Luis Obispo, is having a three-day Summer Solstice Retreat.
Journaling, group discussions and mindfulness practices are some of the activities offered during the all-inclusive stay.
Attendees are encouraged to “reset at the peak of summer and find clarity on what comes next,” the resort said.
Other summer solstice activities include a summer solstice potluck fundraiser held by South SLO County Womenade group in Pismo Beach. The event runs 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Toucan Terrace.
People can donate money online or attend for free.
A summer solstice yoga class will take place at The Center Studio and Boutique, 672 Higuera St. in San Luis Obispo, on Sunday, June 21, from 3 to 5 p.m.
The yoga studio offering a sliding scale donation price, with all proceeds going to the Prison Yoga Project and its programs at the California Men’s Colony. The class can be booked online.
