san diego community events


TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE November is Transgender awareness month, which was an idea born out


of a 1999 candlelight vigil in remembrance of the still unsolved 1998 murder of Rita Hester in Allston, Mass. Due to the alarming increase in violence (including murders) that continues against those lost simply for being their authentic selves, it’s important to recognize not only the unique needs of the transgender community, but the desperate need to ensure their safety. To bring awareness, each year the Transgender Day of Remembrance marks the month with a candlelight vigil and march and this year’s event takes placeThursday, November 17, at 6 p.m. Starting at the San Diego LGBT Center, participants will march through Hillcrest, ending at the San Diego AIDS Memorial on Normal Street in Hillcrest. For more information, or for questions about how you can support the Transgender community, contact The San Diego LGBT Center by calling 619.692.2077 or go tothecentersd.org.


GSDBA THANKS FOR GIVING BUSINESS SOCIAL AND FOOD DRIVE Founded in 1979, the GSDBA works to support small businesses in San Diego while


at the same time advocates for acceptance of diversity in the mainstream of society. San Diego’s chapter is one of the largest specialty chambers in the county and is the second largest gay, lesbian and supportive chamber in the nation. Each year through a myriad of events and mixers, they strive to bring the LGBT community together and to promote businesses and services throughout the San Diego region. OnWednesday, November 16, they are having their Thanks For Giving Business Social and Food Drive to benefit Special Delivery, the non-profit organization that serves meals directly to medically home bound people living with AIDS, cancer and other critical illnesses throughout the San Diego community since 1991. The event takes place at Kitchen and Bath Experts, 7475 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard and your $15 requested donation will go to help feed those in need through Special Delivery. For tickets and more information, click the “Events” tab atgsdba.org.


EVERYTHING SHE TOUCHES The San Diego Women’s Chorus presents their annual fall concert,Everything


She Touches,Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20 at Creative Performing And Media Arts, 5050 Conrad Avenue. The concert is filled with powerful and diverse songs about standing up for one’s beliefs, exploring our relationship to each other and the environment that surrounds and as we celebrate the ways we support each other in order to make a better society for everyone. Beloved favorites from Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks and The Beatles, pop songs that will have you dancing in your seats such as, “Walk The Moon” and “Imagine Dragons”and gorgeous compositions by Ysaye Barnwell and Joan Szymko, with lively melodies from Brazil and Uganda. For tickets and more information, go tosdwc.org.


ART SAN DIEGO Now in its seventh year, Art San Diego is the juried, four-day contemporary art


show that features over 500 leading contemporary artists, museum exhibitions, art labs events and talks all focused on collecting. The event takes placeThurs- day, November 3 through Sunday, November 6 at the 60,000-square-foot Balboa Park Activity Center, with an international slate of artists and galleries exhibited…And you are invited to attend! Event highlights includeOpening Night for the general public onThursday, November 3 from 7 to 9 p.m., with First Preview by invitation only from 5 to 7 p.m. for UBS and Collectors Club. Meet The Artist events throughout the weekend include demonstrations with artistsJeremy Sicile-Kira, Jens Rossen andErin Hanson, as well as2016 Spotlight Artists Erin Hanson, Michael CariniandJeremy Sicile-Kira.Art Talks feature industry expertRichard Polsky, director of Empress Contempo- rary Gallery,Ruth-Ann Thorn, as well as artistsErin Hanson, Marta Wiley and Michael Carini. Come view some of the art world’s top galleries, art publishers and established studio artists as you wander the halls in what has become one of the leading cultural events in Southern California. For tickets and more information, go toart-sandiego.com.


ANNUAL TREE OF LIFE WORLD AIDS DAY CANDLELIGHT VIGIL It’s still November and though Thanksgiving hasn’t even come and gone yet,


there is a very special ceremony, planned each year, which commemorates and honors the many who have passed and in support of those who are living with or have been affected by HIV/AIDS. Mama’s Kitchen’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Candlelight Vigil is one of those moments and is again taking place at Village Hillcrest’s plaza onThursday, December 1. World AIDS Day reminds us that though great progress has been made, HIV/AIDS has not gone away and there are many things yet to be done. On hand too, will be the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus performing holiday selections, guest speakers and free refreshments. For more information about the Tree of Life, to order your personalized heart ornament, or to participate in holiday giving opportunities, go tomamaskitchen.org/events/tree-of-life.


CALIFORNIA MEN’S GATHERINGS: SHINING MOMENTS Spend a weekend celebrating your successes, achievements and victories both great and small. The California Men’s Gatherings (CMG)


is a community of men who gather together for a myriad of events, from personal growth workshops to pool parties that feature healing to hilarity and sacred to the silly. Some call their thrice-yearly weekend gatherings “Summer Camp For Men,” places described as “Where all men; gay, bi, transgender and straight, from 18 to 80 and above can find a different way to connect. A little more openly— a little more honestly and with a little less fear—with some truly unique and supportive men.” Shining Moments,” their 87th event, is taking place from Friday, November 18 through Monday, November 21 at Camp Stevens in Julian. Come explore a different way of looking at your life. For more information, or to register, go tothecmg.org/fall.


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