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 photos from some of their most recent events here. This year DJ Luis Perez returns to the turntables, and as in past years food and drink is included in the very reasonable price of admission ($15 in advance, $20 at the door).

Advance tickets can be purchased on their website. And like I said, this is only the first GLU Pool Party of the year…another one (which’ll include a fashion show) is scheduled for August 14.

Will Universal reopen in time for Pride weekend? That’s what Gay San Diego is reporting in it’s premiere issue, which came out last Friday. According to the article, the lease between the new building owner and a yet unrevealed gay nightclub owner is a “done deal,” and the plan is for a “grand opening” before Pride weekend, with possibly a temporary closure after Pride for more extensive repairs and remodeling.

Speaking of remodeling, when I was at Bourbon Street last Thursday for the Wet Finals, I noticed that the side pool room has been cordoned off and demolished. Looks like there’s some major construction going on there, although for what I’m not sure…people I spoke to at Bourbon Street seemed very hush-hush about the project. Which of course only increases my curiosity! I’ll see if can find a bit more about this for next week….

As far as my plans for the rest of the week go, look for me to start off the weekend early this Thursday for The Pirate Party at Fiesta Cantina. Rob Corea’s SceneOutSD is sponsoring this buccaneer-themed event, and everyone decked out in pirate garb get happy hour prices all night long. Sounds like a great place to plunder me some booty…arrrh!

And then on Saturday from 3 to 6pm, The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are coming to Bamboo Lounge with another great event in support of the community. “SIX PACK” will have music by DJ Michael Carrera, raffle prizes, food and drink specials, and drag entertainment, all hosted by the infamous Sister Shelby Hellbound. The suggested donation at the door is $5, but more is always appreciated!

As you can tell, I love these theme nights…and another big theme night is coming up later on Saturday at Rich’s, with their Arabian Nights Party. Featuring DJ Nikno spinning uplifting house music, the club will be getting a Middle-Eastern makeover…Arabian-themed costumes are encouraged!

Be sure to check out all the albums from last week below, including photos from the Mr/Miss/Ms Gay San Diego Contest held at the Flame last Sunday. And as far as that event goes…all hail our newest title holders! Congratulations are in order to Matthew Michael Brown, Mr. Gay San Diego 2010; to Erik Swanson (aka Erika), Miss Gay San Diego 2010; and to Brenda Hernandez, Ms. Gay San Diego 2010. May their sashes be worn proudly this coming Pride!

Jim Winsor (jim@sdpix.com)
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