san diego community events
LOVE HURTS CABARET 2 Feeling the need for some lovin,’ during this month
BAYARD RUSTIN CIVIL RIGHTS HONORS Bayard Rustin grew up in the tradition of
civil rights work and furthered social causes throughout his life. His belief in non-violent, civil disobedience won him the allegiance of Martin Luther King and indeed set Rustin on the course for becoming the lead strategist for the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 to 1968. Though vilified by many of his peers for being gay, his belief in social justice for all, including the LGBT community, continued until his death in
1987.For his legacy of activism, social justice and non-violent protest,President Barack Obama posthumously awarded Rustin the Presidential Medal of Freedom, testimony to what one person can achieve against great odds. In that tradition, The San Diego LGBT Center and The Imperial Court de San Diego, recognize outstanding community leaders through the Bayard Rustin Civil Rights Honors, taking place onFriday, February 10 at The Center. Honorees for the Lifetime Achievement Award include: Dr. Tanis Starck (Director of Intercultural Relations and Cross Cultural Center at San Diego State University) and Tom Dickerson (Imperial Court de San Diego and leather community). Civil Rights Honorees: Syra Evans and Marsha P. Johnson for the Emerging Activist Award; Miki Vale for the Langston Hughes Award for Excellence in the Arts, Venice “Pepper” Price for Mandy Carter Community Mobilization Award and Tonio “Flo Flo” Ray: In Memoriam. For more information, contact The Center at 619.692.2007 or Nicole at 619.241.5672.
of passion? ThenMonday, February 13, is the day to indulge and the Encore Vocal Ensemble is the mode of Cupid’s delivery. Join them at MOXIE Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Boulevard, in San Diego’s College Area, as they offer up their heartfelt serenades duringLove Hurts Cabaret 2, a one-night-only evening of musical theatre magic. The concert features talented singers who enchant audiences through solos, duets and group numbers, with some of musical theatre’s most endearing songs about love: Be it unexpected, lost, found or unrequited. “Encore Vocal Ensemble is San Diego’s go-to choral group for quality, entertaining performances of musical theatre at a great value.” Led by Music Director Tim McKnight, Encore has more than 50 singers, dancers and actors joined in song, with a goal “to create safe spaces that encourage conviviality and celebrate diversity.” For concert tickets or more information about Encore, go to
encorevocalensemble.org. SIDE NOTE: If you’re interested in joining Encore, they
welcome new members to audition in all vocal sections Tuesday, February 21 at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, 4190 Front Street in Mission Hills. Singers are asked to prepare a selection of musical theatre repertoire and bring sheet music with them.
SAN DIEGO MUSEUM MONTH Impress the loves in your life, be they husband,
wife, lover or friend, with a romantic trip to see the many remarkable museums throughout San Diego County. February is Museum Month and 2017 marks the 28th year for this fantastic, annual event created by the San Diego Museum Council, sponsored by Macy’s. Your month-long pass, purchased at any of Macy’s locations throughout the San Diego area, allows you up to four half-price admissions at the more than 40 participating museums available, something for every man, woman or child in your world. Study up, so you can charm your love with your knowledge about all the city’s glorious muse- ums: Including the many offerings inside Balboa Park, the Midway and Children’s Museums, The Oceanside Museum of Art and the Tijuana Estuary Visitors Center in Imperial Beach, to name just a few. Don’t forget to make dinner or lunch reservations to continue the romance, before or after your visit! For more information and a full list of participating museums, go
tosandiegomuseumcouncil.org.
TANTRUMS AND TIARAS Who doesn’t like a great spectacle? Especially if it’s a pageant featuring the talents of oversized, exuberant and elegantly (all points debatable) dressed queens (or maybe “men in tights” is a better descriptor)? Well, February is certainly the month for you to see and hear the best of the best (again, debatable) becauseTantrums and Tiaras is about to hit the Observatory North Park stage once again onSunday, February 19. As organizers say, “Watch these divas break out their highest platform heels with their finest evening gowns and flashiest makeup, to battle for the tiara! ‘Queens’ with little to no experience in drag, trying to strut around the stage in stilettos and not fall over.” So, boys and girls of the audience, hold on to your hose, you just have no idea what runs might take place. Don’t forget to bring your ones, fives, tens and even twenties to toss, these gals need all the support they can get, those gowns and buckets of makeup don’t come cheap…And after all, it is a fundraiser for The Center, too! For tickets and more information, go to
tantrumstiaras.org.
HRC BOWLING FOR EQUALITY How good are you at tossing heavy things down long wooden lanes, with the hope of knocking things down? Well, now is the time to figure it out, whileat the same time taking aim at social injustice! Join HRC San Diego for their 9th Annual Bowling For Equality! The event takes place onSaturday, February 25 at Kearney Mesa Bowl, 7585 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, so come take in a fun afternoon of socializing, beer, food, strikes and spares! As they say, “Whether you’re a kingpin or a gutter-baller, you’re sure to have a great time!” Get lucky too and land a strike for fun and fabulous prizes—who knows—the games may include a handsome ball handler, as well! For tickets to the bowl-a-rama fun, go
tofacebook.com/hrcsandiego.
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