by: Jim Winsor
In the Scene
Tonight's the opening of a big new Friday latino night at Bacchus House, the Latin Royalty Hustler Party...and I'll be there! I'm looking at the ad now for the first time today, and it looks like it'll be lots of fun - hosted by the Queen of Hollywood Lady Xtra, with hot latin boys direct from LA and SF ready to party! Doors open
by: Jim Winsor
In the Scene
Comic Con is this weekend, and if you don't have a ticket already ... forget about it. It's sold out. Tickets to this hugely popular convention typically sell out within days of going on sale the year before, thus you really need to plan ahead to be able to attend. There are, however, a few Comic Con themed events going on here in Hillcrest and North Park, in which both attendees and non-attendees can mingle
by: Jim Winsor
In the Scene
With San Diego Pride weekend officially beginning tonight, I thought this week I'd try to provide a rundown of all the major Pride parties and club events happening during San Diego Pride. And since nearly all of the big events that I'm aware of have some sort of presence on Facebook, I figure the easiest, fairest and most practical way to do this would be to
by: Jim Winsor
In the Scene
Not only will this year's San Diego Pride VIP Pass allow use of the limo bus running on Saturday and Sunday nights of Pride weekend, but it'll also provide admission to all five of the Official San Diego Pride Parties, and VIP front-of-line entry to those events and eleven other Pride hotspots as well. Here's a brief guide to all the
by: Jim Winsor
In the Scene
Good news for those of you who plan on imbibing a cocktail or two, while hitting up more than one bar, club, party or event this coming San Diego Pride weekend (which I suspect is a rather large percentage of the people who read this blog): The schedule for the San Diego Pride party shuttle has been announced! This year, there'll be rotating limo buses
by: Jim Winsor
In the Scene
Independence Day is this coming Sunday, and so here's a list of local Fourth of July flavored festivities for all you patriotic party goers: On Saturday July 3 Michael Mack and Spin Nightclub will bring DJ Kimberly S into town for their Freedom Dance Party. Red, white and blue attire is the encouraged theme for
by: Jim Winsor
In the Scene
Pool party season is upon us, and there's no better sign of this than the first Guys Like Us (GLU) Pool party of 2010, coming up July 10. A fundraiser for AIDS Walk, this year GLU hopes to raise $15,000. These GLU parties have traditionally been some of the best and eagerly anticipated pool parties on the local pool party calendar; you can view
by: Ben Cartwright
Community Connections
We are just days away from a decision being announced in "Perry v. Schwarzenegger", the lawsuit challenging Proposition 8. The lawsuit argues that Prop. 8 violates the United States Constitution’s guarantees of due process and equal protection of the laws. Closing arguments began last Wednesday, and the community is gearing up to respond to the decision. Many are calling this "Day of Decision 2", as Prop 8 was challenged and upheld last year ("Day
by: Jim Winsor
In the Scene
The 1400 block of University Avenue will be the festive place to be this Saturday evening, with two fun, popular and free events going on simultaneously: First off, starting at 6pm Baja Betty's will be having their annual White Trash Prom. Join your fellow Hillcrest hillbillies, and come dressed to un-impress in tuxedos and overalls, maternity prom dresses, etc...remember, "the higher the hair,
by: Jim Winsor
In the Scene
This coming Saturday will be the last Michael Mack gay night at Spin Nightclub for a little while. I spoke with Michael Mack yesterday, and it seems he and the event are going to take a break for a few weeks in order to recharge their batteries...just in time for San Diego Pride weekend, when as I understand it, the club will return
by: Jim Winsor
In the Scene
The event lineup for this year's official San Diego Pride Parties is now available, and here's what it looks like: On Friday, July 16 promoter Michael Mack teams up with Pride media sponsors San Diego Pix and SDGLN to present the "T-Dance on the Bay Night Cruise," with DJ Kimberly S on the Harbor Excursion's Spirit of San Diego. Boarding time begins at 7:30,
by: Jim Winsor
In the Scene
This past week, a "Public Notice Of Application For Ownership Change" went up on the door of 1202 University Avenue, aka the former Universal Hillcrest: ...so, it looks like it was sold. No info yet on the new owners, however, or what they plan to do with it. As I find out more I'll let you know. We have a fun-filled Memorial Day Weekend in store
by: Jim Winsor
In the Scene
This Thursday will be a big night, as we have a brand new gay club opening, downtown in the Gaslamp...ManCave: "The Evolution of Gay Night Life has Arrived! Deep beneath the busy streets of the Gaslamp lies a chic, polished, high-end venue. In a world of constant change ManCave is on a mission to stay one step ahead of the rest.
by: Ben Cartwright
Community Connections
Harvey Milk Day makes its debut as a day of recognition in the state of California this Saturday! From here on out, May 22 of each year will be a day to remember Harvey Milk, celebrate his life, and rally together in our continued fight for equality. Several events are happening in San Diego this week in honor of the day and we have compiled many of them below. Thank you
by: Jim Winsor
In the Scene
I know a lot of you will be heading up to Long Beach Pride this weekend, but for those of you who'll be staying down here, this coming Saturday night will feature a great event for a great cause, Carnival at Bourbon Street: "If you attended last year’s Carnival, stop reading because you already know it is going to be a good time
