spotlight san diego pride OTHER SAN DIEGO PRIDE WEEKEND EVENTS
LAUNCH TheRob Benzon Foundation celebrates 18 years of giving, with their annual San Diego Pride Kickoff Party. Starting out as a small back yard celebration, the “party with a purpose,” has grown to be one of San Diego’s premier Pride events, returning 100 percent of the ticket sales back to supporting the LGBTQ community. This first-class fete take place Friday, July 14 from 6 to 10 p.m., returning to the beautiful grounds of the historicBurnham House near Balboa Park. Enjoy samplings from San Diego’s top chefs and restaurants, a hosted bar, a silent auction, with an “extra large” VIP Lounge offering tray-passed hors d’oeuvres, decadent treats and a private hosted bar, serving premium liquors, wine and more. This fab event is sure to sell out, so get your tickets early! For tickets and more information, go to
robbenzon.org.
HIP HOP PARTIES Sponsored by Global Male + Chocolate City, hip hop is taking center stage for San Diego Pride 2017, Hosted byCapone andDJ Paola, with music by DJ
Impound.San Diego Pride Kickoff starts the weekend onFriday, July 14atBoulevard Hall, 4265 El Cajon Boulevard. Featuring a live performance by recording artistCurtis J. Next, onSaturday, July 15, wear your best “whites”at theLafayette Hotel, 2223 El Cajon Boulevard, for theWhite Party Reunion, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. For tickets and more information, go to
facebook.com/ GlobalMaleEvents.
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BILL HARDT PRESENTS Pretty much as long as we can remember, at least since the first one took place in 1996, Bill Hardt has been throwing some of San Diego Pride’s greatest, DJ-driven dance parties at some of the most remarkable venues in town. 2017 is no exception and the fun begins onSaturday, July 15withCircuit Daze featuring Spain’sDJ Suri, taking place at downtown’sHouse of Blues beginning at 10 p.m. Next on the list is everybody’s favorite animal house party and Hardt’s signature event,The Zoo Party, featuringDJs GrindandWayne GonSunday, July 16 inside the world-famousSan Diego Zoo from 4 to 11 p.m. The weekend culminates for Hardt withFete Accompli onSunday, July 16 inside Balboa Park’s San DiegoHall of Champions withDJ Rosabel, beginning at 10 p.m. For tickets and more information, go to
billhardtpresents.com.
UNITE! MUSIC FESTIVAL Come together for four days of music, fun and sum- mer heat insideSpin Nightclub, by five of the world’s best party brands including Masterbeat, Overdrive and
Chaos.Friday, July 14featuresMasterbeat, withDJs Nando andBrett Hendrichson from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Next, onSaturday, July 15, put it into Overdrivefrom 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. followed byTrade, from 4 to 8 a.m., with featuredDJs Tristan Jaxx and Danny Verde. Finally, finish up the weekend on Sunday, July 16 withForever Tel Aviv from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., followed byChaos onMonday, July 17 from 4 to 8 a.m., withDJsTomer Maizner andCindel. For tickets and more information, go to
umfest.eventbrite.com.
FLAWLES PRIDE POOL PARTY Returning to the Andaz Rooftop once again on Sunday, July 16, is the all-day Flawles Pool Party, from 12 to 8 p.m. The largest women’s event for Pride weekend, offers non-stop entertainment at the top of San Diego’s most beautiful roof-top pools. Featur- ingDJ Amara, come and indulge in entertainment, poolside games with friends old and new and tons of giveaways. Just don’t forget the sunscreen, mkay? For tickets and more information, go to
flawles.com.
PRIDE ON THE PIER Heavy hitters Jeffrey Sanker, Paul Nicholls, Justin Da- vid and The Royalty Group are donning their version of Pride at the Broadway Pier downtownSaturday, July 15from 12 to 8
p.m.Pride on the Pier offers a warmup set byDJ Taj, followed by superstarDJs Dan Slater andCorey Craig, a brand new outdoor area, incredible lights and lasers, a giant LED wall and more than 20 of the hottest dancers around. All set against the beautiful San Diego Bay’s backdrop! For tickets and more information, go to
prideonthepier.com.
GLITTERBOXX: PARTY FOR GIRLS TheLafayette Hotel is going to be busy over Pride Weekend! Back for a second year,Glitterboxx’s co-producers Kurty and Nicolle D are taking over the venue onSaturday, July 15. Featured DJs includedirtyKurtyandMiss Dust, with hoop and go-go dancers, lightshow visuals, a glitter salon and a midnight show dance crew. Lesbians, queers, friends…let’s share the love! For tickets and more information, go to
facebook.com/ GlitterboxxSD
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