san diego community events
STONEWALL ATHLETE AWARDS “It’s slingin’ mud and dirt and grass, It’s I got your number, got your back. When your back’s against the wall, You mess
with one man, you got us all...” —The boys of fall Featured as a part of San Diego Pride’s annual OUT at the Park weekend and something completely new for 2016, the Stonewall Athlete Awards will be taking place on Friday, May 20 at the historic Lafayette Hotel on El Cajon Boulevard. Designed to “support, honor and enhance the San Diego LGBT athletic community, by promoting inclusive and healthy competition and activities,” the Stonewall Athlete Awards reception will offer and opportunity to get to know your local and regional athletes, across a wide spectrum of disciplines. Spend some time mingling and learning about the teams, players and events that surround the San Diego LGBT athletic world as you enjoy live music, a performance by Keith drinks and dancing
kickball, pool, rugby, running, soccer, softball,, swimming, tennis, volleyball, wrestling and a free, amazing giveaway. For more information, go to
sdpride.org/athletes.
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London, food, drinks and dancing with LGBTQ+ athletes from basketball, billiards, bowling, darts, flag football, golf, rugb , running, soc
OUT AT THE PARK “Take me out to the ball game, Take me out
with the crowd; Buy me some peanuts and crackerjacks, I don’t care if I never get back...” Looking for a little more sporting activity? Well, San Diego Pride’s annual signature event is happening again this year on Saturday, May 21 inside Petco Park. Grab your piece of the rainbow (literally) and don your favorite rep- resentative gear along with over 1000 of your closest friends. Newly expanded seat options are available for 2016, but seating is limited and the event always sells out, so get your tick- ets early! As an added bonus to this fun-filled event, The San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus will be on hand to sing the national anthem! Ticket options include: Sun Diego Beach VIP for $87, Right Field Upper Reserved for $35 and Upper Pavilion for $25.
For tickets and more information go to
sdpride.org.
7TH ANNUAL HARVEY MILK
RE-IMAGINE NORMAL STREET Fabulous Hillcrest is r
redefining “normal.” Shat-
tering stereotypes is something we should all be familiar with, so breaking from tradition in the Hillcrest neighborhood should be something we all embrace. Normal Street has always been one of the centers for the LGBT community (we all love the irony of the name) and Fabulous Hillcrest is looking to build on that legacy, transforming Normal Street into a car-free public space, opening it up to pedestrians and cyclists. Come spend four days, filled with free family fun from Thursday, May 12 through Sunday, May 15, ending with the Hillcrest Farmers Market. Thursday begins with Pechakucha Night, during which planners and creatives will share their ideas in 20 images for 20 seconds each. Friday evening offers a “bike in” movie event featuring Steven Spielberg blockbuster classic, E.T. On Saturday, Hillcrest Brewing Company presents their Hillcrest Craft Beer Crawl followed by free outdoor concerts on Normal Street, sponsored by The Merrow. Sunday signals a return to “normal” order, with the weekly and oh-so-fabulous, Hillcrest Farmers Market. For more information, click “events” at
fabuloushillcrest.com.
DIVERSITY BREAKFAST Come celebrate another year filled with excellent achievements within the LGBT community—happenings that most certainly would make the event’s namesake, Harvey Milk, proud. Join The San Diego LGBT Center as they celebrate his legacy and the year’s successes on Thursday, May 19 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel from 7:30 to 9 a.m. This is one of The Center’s signature annual events and an- other that brings together all San Diegans who support equality and justice. While you partake in a wonderful breakfast, honor the great work being done locally and learn about this year’s recipients of the Harvey Milk Leadership Award, Equality Award, Youth Essay Award and the Harvey Milk Lifetime Achievement Award. 2016 honorees include Houston’s first openly gay mayor Annise Parker and Michael Connolly, one of Alberta, Canada’s first LGBT legislators. For more information, or to be at the head of the line for tickets, go to
thecentersd.org or visit their Facebook page at
facebook.com/harvey.milk.diversity. breakfast.
MAMA’S DAY “When they pass that basket, folks contribute to! You put in for Mama, she’ll put out for you. When you’re good to
Mama, Mama’s good to you!’ Mama’s cookin’ things up again in her delicious kitchen and this year marks the 25th time in a row! It’s the silver jubilee for what has become one of San Diego’s premier fundraising events—Mama’s Day! Join your fellow foodies poolside at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine just before Mother’s Day (don’t you dare forget to include her) on Friday, May 6 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. for a bevy of culinary delights designed and prepared to benefit Mama’s Kitchen. The local, nonprofit organization cooks and delivers hot, nutrition-specific meals free of charge to men, women and children affected by AIDS or cancer throughout San Diego County. This is one of the county’s top food-centric events and is host to the best of the best of San Diego’s culinary professionals from the finest restaurants, hotels and catering companies. “Mama’s Day continues to be one of the leading fundraisers in San Diego and this year will not disappoint,” said Heather K. Bowden, event chairperson. For tickets and more information call 619.233.6262 or go to
mamaskitchen.org.
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