June 2010 in Photos (NSFW)

The St. Louis version of the World Naked Bike Ride rolled through the city on June 19. See more photos of the World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis.

Two attendees of St. Louis Pride Festival on June 27. See more photos from the 2010 St. Louis pride festival.

US soccer fans were several beers beyond excited for the US vs. Ghana World Cup game on June 26. They packed tightly inside Amsterdam Tavern -- along with St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay -- for the game, which the US lost 2-1 in extra time. This fan reacts to the goal by Ghana. Beer, painted faces, flags as capes and more at Amsterdam.

Food critic Ian Froeb visited the new location of Plush Pig Barbeque in Rock Hill this month. See what he thought and see more photos from inside the Plush Pig: "Plush Pig Barbeque resurfaces in Rock Hill, but can this porker fly?"

Local punk band Cross Examination plays an impromptu set at the Sidebar during the RFT Music Showcase on June 5. See more photos from the RFT Music Showcase.

Beach balls were flying in front of the stage at 10th Street and Washington Avenue during the RFT Music Showcase on June 5. See more photos from the RFT Music Showcase.

An Arch Rival Roller Girl slides down Grand (thankfully, on kneepads) during the Pride Parade on June 27. See more photos from the 2010 Pride parade.

11,000 Tool fans, primed for their favorite band just minutes before the LA group took the stage on June 26 at the Family Arena. Read a concert review and see more pics of Tool at the Family Arena.

The Bedouin Fish is Tilapia served with a side of tomato sauce that is made from garlic, ginger, onion, chili peppers and mint. And is served with Basmati rice mixed with raisins, mint, parsley and crushed almonds. Read about it and more in our June 23 review by Ian Froeb: "Just Desert: South Grand is home to all manner of cuisines, but not Bedouin food, till now."

Passion Pit lit up the Pageant on June 23. See more photos from Passion Pit's sold-out show at the Pageant.

"With the new exhibit Beyond XY: Four Photographers Explore the Masculine Continuum, the phd Gallery (2300 Cherokee Street) takes a close, celebratory look at gender identity and "maleness." -Brook Foster

Seee more photos from Beyond XY.

Israeli and Palestinian supporters squared off on Delmar Boulevard in early June, over the Israeli Navy's attack on the so-called "freedom flotilla" that publicly claimed to carry humanitarian supplies to Gaza Strip denizens. See more protest photos on the Daily RFT.

The 92nd season of the Muny opened with Beauty and the Beast. The show ran through June 30. Complete list of St. Louis stage capsules.

There were high-flying surprises both onstage and off at the opening-night performance of the mega-hit Wicked at the Fox. Continue reading Denis Brown's review of Wicked.

The cover of our June 9 feature story by Nicholas Phillips, "Tears of a Town: Racial tensions flare in the wake of the hanging death of Lester Wells Jr."

A couple hundred people celebrated the summer solstice on June 19 and 20 at Koken Art Factory on the South Side for an all-night party and camp-out. Bands, DJ's and art were the main attractions. And some cuddling, most likely. See more photos from Pajama Jam at Koken Art Factory.

The Pride parade rolled down South Grand on Sunday, June 27. See more photos from the 2010 St. Louis pride parade.

This edition of Amazing Facts & Beyond rang true in late June: "Heat Wave." See a larger version of this Amazing Facts & Beyond comic.

Sean Garrett gives away some Louis Vuitton purses to a few lucky ladies in attendance on June 12 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. Garrett was an opening act for the Drank/Gucci Mane show. See more photos from the St. Louis Drake / Gucci Mane show.

The St. Louis version of the World Naked Bike Ride rolled through the city on June 19. See more photos of the World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis.