CINE GAY 2016
The San Diego Latino Film Festival (SDLFF ) will be presenting their showcase selections for the 32rd Annual Cine Gay Film Festival from Thurs- day, March 10 through Sunday, March 20. Of the film collection, Moises Esparza, SDLFF programmer offered this, “It is our pleasure to continue our annual tradition of bringing you the very best of LGBTQ Latino cinema. LGBTQ cinema is transcendent by nature, oftentimes forcing spectators to look beyond their own experiences and inviting them to engage, rec- oncile and ultimately relate to issues initially outside of their understanding.” Screenings take place at AMC Fashion Valley 18, featuring selections such as: the Mexican drama Prometo Anarquía (I Promise you Anarchy) by Director Julio Hernández Cordón, the documentary Made in Bangkok by Director Flavio Florencio, Desde Allá (From Afar) by Venezuelan Director Lorenzo Vigas, the Comedy/Drama/Fantasy, Velociraptor, from Director Chucho E. Quintero, Luciérnaga (Firefly) from Colombian Director Ana María Hermida and Viva the gritty Irish/ Cuban drama from Director Paddy Brethnach.
For film schedule information, festival tickets or a special five-movie ticket pack, film pass and festival pass, go to
sdlatinofilm.com/tickets.
san diego community events
RAISE YOUR GLASSES Urban Optiks Optometry, San Diego’s
premier source for eyecare and eyewear, is proud to announce the return of their annual “Raise Your Glasses,” vendor trunk show expo and charitable fundraiser. This is their second event and is another evening of eye-popping fun, frames. It’s your chance to help raise awareness, participate in philanthropy and generate much needed funds for Optometry Cares. The mission of the non-profit Optometry Cares, is to expand eye health and vision care access to everyone in the U.S. in order to enhance human performance and quality of life. They do this by providing free eye exams and glasses to low-income Americans, as well as performing free comprehensive vision assessments for infants. Raise Your Glasses takes place at Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage on Tuesday, March 15 and features an opportunity drawing with fantastic prizes and a silent auction that will directly benefit the Optometry Cares. For tickets and more information, go to
uoosd.com/raise.
VICTORY FUND DARING DECADENCE: CELEBRATING
30 YEARS OF DIVERSIONARY THEATRE It’s time to celebrate! San Diego is lucky enough to play host to America’s third oldest LGBT theatre and on Friday, April 1, we as a community are invited to celebrate the daring organization’s incredible legacy. Join master of ceremonies, Ian Harvey, of Amazon’s hit television show, Transparent and Tony Award-nominiee Beth Malone of Broadway’s Fun Home, as she performs during the evening of food, fun, raffles and a silent auc- tion. Witness the unveiling of Diversionary’s new brand- ing campaign and enjoy a 30-year retrospective video showcasing the theatre’s many accomplishments and fine productions. Honorees include the Fritz Klein award winner, Tom Reise of the California Institute of Arts and the National Fritz Klein honoree, James Obergefell, claimant in the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court case legalizing same-sex marriage. The event takes place at the Shiley Suite in Downtown San Diego’s Central Library. For tickets and more information, go to
diversionary.org.
CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH The Victory Fund’s mission is “To change the face and voice of America’s politics and achieve equal- ity for LGBT Americans by increasing the number of openly LGBT officials at all levels of government.” The best chance for having a voice in government policy and to enact true equality, is to elect LGBT leaders in government. By doing so, they become the face and voice of our community in politics, challenging the fallacies put forth by extremists by speak authentically about themselves, their fami- lies and our community. On Sunday, March 6, join host committee members, California Assembly Speaker Susan Atkins, Mattheus Stephens, Mary L. Stockton and John Tedstrom at the Bahia Resort Hotel on 998 W. Mission Bay Drive for a Champagne brunch to get to know the organization and its supporters. Don’t miss your chance to help change the face and voice of America’s politics by electing more out officials. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to
victoryfund.org.
Thursday, March 10 MARYAH CASINO ROYAL
AND POKER TOURNAMENT Feeling the need to gamble? Then it’s time to help recre- ate the fun and fantasy of the Las Vegas Strip... Without the travel time! The Metro Area Real Estate Professionals for Young Adult Housing (MARYAH) is bringing back once again their MARYAH Annual Casino Night and Poker Tournament on Thursday, March 10 to North Park’s Sunset Temple at 3911 Kansas Street. The evening features classic gambling with Blackjack, Craps, Rou- lette and other casino games you’ve come to expect, promising to be “hands down” fun for all! Look for a fab VIP lounge with cocktails and appetizers, multiple prize giveaways and splashed pots (if you don’t know what that means, you’ll just have to show up, participate and find out). This event has always been popular and sells out, so watch for your invite or be on the look out for a MARYAH Board Member to purchase tickets! For more information, call the Center at 619.692.2077.
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