san diego community events


SAN DIEGO EQUALITY AWARDS Equality California’s charge “Is to achieve and maintain full and lasting equality, acceptance and social justice for all people in our diverse LGBT communities, inside and outside of California. The mission includes advanc- ing the health and well-being of LGBT Californians through direct healthcare service advocacy and education. Through electoral, advocacy, education and mobilization programs, we strive to create a broad and diverse alliance of LGBT people, educators, government officials, communities of color and faith, labor, business, and social justice communities to achieve our goals.” EQCA’s annual Equality Awards, held each year in each of the top five


EQUALITY MARCH Where will you be?To be sure,Sunday, June 11 is a day that will go


down in history as a powerful moment for democracy. Not unlike the Women’s March on January 21, it will be a time when millions from the LGBTQIA community, along with our allies, let our voices be heard in opposition to the stripping of equal rights happening during the current assault being waged. Community members are encouraged to gather at 10 a.m. at 6th Avenue and Juniper Street in Balboa Park, with the march step-off beginning at 11 a.m., culminating in a rally at the southwest corner of the County Administration Building on Pacific Highway at noon. The following are the guiding principles for the movement and march. Number One:We are not going back, we’re going forward to claim the rights that all people should enjoy. Those rights are equal rights, not special rights. Never again will we be made invisible, and we will not allow any member of our community to be marginalized.Number Two: This event is centered on the civil rights of all members of the LGBTQIA community. Our community includes people of all ages, races, religions, abilities, political opinions, nationalities and immigration statuses. When one of us is denied equal rights, all of us must unite to protect and support each other. We invite all allies of the LGBTQIA community to come together with us in solidarity. Number Three:This is a peaceful march and rally, but we will be heard by those in power in Washington, DC., in Congress, the White House and around the globe. For more information, go tosdpride.org/equality-march.


¡PACHANGA DE FRIDA! Each year, the San Diego LGBT Center’s Latino Services holds one the organization’s signature fundraising events, commemorat- ing the birthday and legendary life of one of the most influential Mexican painters of the mid- twentieth century, Frida Kahlo. For 2017, ¡Pachanga de Frida! ¡Arte! ¡Vida! ¡ Y Tequila! or Happy Birthday Frida! Art! Life! and Tequila! takes place at a new location, inside The Jacobs Center, 404 Euclid Avenue onSaturday, June 24, with proceeds benefiting the Nicole Murray Ramirez Latino Services @ The Center. Come celebrate the legendary Latina artist as you dance to the Latin sounds of Manny Cepeda Orchestra and DJ La Voz. Tables of 10 start at $500 and all tickets include dinner. For tickets and more information, call 619.692.2077 or visitevents. thecentersd.org/frida.


media markets in California: Sacramento, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles and Palm Springs are dedicated to recognizing inspirational individuals and organizations who have made a positive impact on the LGBT movement. San Diego’s local celebration takes place onFriday, June 9 at Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive and features a musical performance by Charlie Rae and will honor the Gomez-Nunez Family, Pamela Morgan and G. Joyce Rowland and the Sanders/Sampson Family, with more to be announced. For tickets and more information, go toeqca.org/equality-awards/san-diego.


HILLCREST WIND ENSEMBLE “Pops! Goes The Weasel” is the theme of the Hillcrest Wind Ensemble’s summer


concert taking place onFriday, June 23 at the beautiful Mississippi Room at the historic Lafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Boulevard in North Park. The band will perform a fun mix of pop music, including music from film, popular band literature, as well as a unique classic ‘60s symphonic rock piece. San Diego’s popular entertainer, Ria Carey, joins the ensemble performing jazz and musical numbers as well as music fromThe Little Mermaid. A no-host bar will be available during the concert, with complimentary hors d’oeuvres served at 7:30 p.m. and a 50/50 raffle, as well as other prizes to highlight the evening. The 45-piece Hillcrest Wind Ensemble is in its 30th year of performing as a musical ambassador to the community as a whole and is a program of San Diego’s LGBT Center. For more information about the organization itself, call 619.692.2077 x814 or go tohillcrestwin- densemble.com. Concert tickets will be available at the door, presale at The Windsmith at 3875 Granada Avenue in North Park, or online atsdartstix.com.


OUT AT THE FAIR This year’s theme for the San Diego County Fair is “ Where the West is Fun.” Along with all the usual exhibits, animals, rides, contests, wine, beer, cocktails and endless deep-fried foods, 2017’s Toyota Summer Concert Series features a stellar lineup:Patti LaBelle, Toby Keith, rap star Jeremih, pop legend Peter Cetera (former member of Chicago), country singerLeAnn Rimes, funk band War as well as comedian andThe Daily Show host, Trevor Noah, are just a few of the plethora of offerings. Need a little more “gay?” Then look no further, than the 7th annual Out at the Fair festivities, with a much-expanded event onSaturday, June 10. Look for highlighted performers at both the Paddock stage and the Coors Light Rock On Stage presented by Rich’s such as:Hosts Pauly & Monks, with drag acts such asLanda Plenty, Delta Work, Vicky Vox, as well as music fromGlam Gals, Ingénue, Well Actually andRicky Rebel. Spinning great tunes for your dancing pleasure are DJ’s TAJ and Fabrina, along with other fun events such as:Dunk A Hunk, Glam Gals, The Newly Married Game and everybody’s favorite, theDiva Drop! For tickets and more information, go tooutatthefair.com/2017.


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