san diego community events
GLSEN SAN DIEGO COMEDY FUNDRAISER GLSEN (pronounced “glisten”) was founded in 1990
CITYFEST 32 years and counting…That’s how long San Diego’s
BIG BEAR ROMP Does a bear live in the woods? Well apparently, hun-
dreds of the bipedal type do and they’re congregating at The Lodge at Big Bear Lake fromThursday, August 17 through Sunday, August 20! Started in 2015, the goal of Big Bear Romp is “to bring hundreds of men back each year for mischief and more in the great outdoors,” in Southern California’s beautiful San Bernardino Mountains. Sounds like a fab, furry festival that any bear, cub, otter or otherwise, should willingly leave the den and make the trek
to.Thursday’s early birds who check in at the host hotel, can attend aPre-Comers Party at Chad’s Place followed by a chance to toss some hard balls atRomp’n Bowlat the Bowling Barn. Also available onFriday, the weekend’s fun begins at the Big Wet Spot Pool Partyat The Lodge. The first “official” event follows during theRomp Weekend Kickoff Party inside The Lodge’s Cove Amphitheater, followed byMountain of Laughs Comedy Nightat The Lodge Ballroom, featuring the hilarious Leslie Jordan. Next isRomp in the Darkat the host hotel for “a little dark mischief” or dancing if that’s your preference. Refresh that furry bodSaturday at another host hotelPool Party, followed by aPick Your Own Romp Adventure (additional fees may apply) that includes:Big Booty Pirate Ship Cruise, Mountain Zipline Tour, Trivia Night, or theScenic Sky Chair Tour at Snow Summit. TheSaturday main event, LumBEARjack Dance takes place with superstarCC Peniston atThe Cave. Sunday has theRecovery Bingo Brunch, theLast Splash Before Dash pool party, and for those hangers-on the Diehards and Stayouts Partyback at Chad’s Place. For tickets and more, go to
bigbearromp.com.
favorite street festival has been taking place in the heart of the gayborhood Hillcrest. I guess they must be doing something right! Join the annual celebration, billed as San Diego’s largest single-day street fair, onSunday, August 13, along with more than 150,000 of your best besties from noon to 11 p.m. A “massive” spirit’s garden with cocktails, beer, wine and games. Over 250 vendors selling things you didn’t know you needed, but once seen, you’ve “gotta have,” live headliner music, games and activities, more food than a fair’s midway, including an international food court, as well as DJs who will have you dancing along the many blocks of fabulous fun! Community is the theme for this fete and Hillcrest’s is as strong (and as fun) as ever and once again, for the fourth year in a row, you can dance the night away with some of Hillcrest’s hottest DJs, right under the Hillcrest sign! For more information call 619.299.3330 or go to
fabuloushillcrest.com.
by a dedicated group of Massachusetts teachers who saw a need to improve an education system that all-to-often let its lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) students fall through the cracks as they endured bullying and discrimination. On average, eight out of ten LGBT students suffer harassment for just being who they are and GLSEN’s continued mission is to change that. To do that in this age of renewed hostility, they work to change things at the Congressional level and inside The Department of Education, on state levels, as well as inside the hallways and offices of local school districts. Fundraising is a major part of making that happen and here in San Diego they are coming together for their 4th Annual Comedy Fundraiser onThursday, August 10, offering a fun wine and cheese reception before the show. Join them in supporting this worthy cause as you enjoy a hilarious night of comedy with some of Southern California’s best comedians such as: Sarah Burford, Manish Gupta, Jaleesa Johnson, Remington Scott Kienbusch, Leah Mansfield and the evening’s host, funny man Chet Sewell. For tickets and more information, go to
facebook.com/ GLSENSanDiego.
SAN DIEGO FEELING GOOD ROUND UP Now, a celebration for the more sobriety-minded.
The San Diego Feeling Good Roundup has taken place for the last 33 years, in honor of the diversity of LGBTs in the recovery community. Pointedly, this year will be the last of its kind for the unforeseeable future. Taking place fromFriday, September 1 through Sunday, September 3, it’s a celebration for those who wish to come together in their sobriety. As part the San Diego Feeling Good’s mission statement reads, it’s “Recogniz- ing that the rates of alcoholism and addiction are especially high in the LGBT community and that LGBT individuals seeking to recover from these addictions have needs and issues beyond those of the larger population. They come together in this annual roundup for workshops, recovery programs, 12-step meetings and other issues of interest to the LGBT community.” Come out and celebrate the final chapter of this powerful weekend event. For more information, go to
feelinggood.org.
9TH ANNUAL SAN DIEGO SPIRITS FESTIVAL Hankering for incredibly edible, delicious eats and some of the most succulent cocktails from
San Diego’s brightest chefs and fabulous mixologists? It’s just about time to return once again to the Broadway Pier’s Port Pavilion overlooking the stunning San Diego Bay for the 8th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival onSaturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27 during San Diego Cocktail Week. The event is a nationally-acclaimed celebration of cocktail culture, with bartender competitions, tastings and seminars, all set in a fun party atmosphere. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for members of the spirits and culinary trade, local bar and restauranteurs and consumers, who are passionate about San Diego and the West Coast’s burgeoning cocktail and culinary scene. For more information or to purchase tickets (save $25 by using promo code COCKTAILS), call 858.551.1605 or go to
sandiegospiritsfestival.com.
MATINEE SAN DIEGO FESTIVAL Destined to become one of the largest and hottest
outdoor Labor Day pool parties in San Diego, Matinee is returning once again, hosted by the Lafayette Hotel, fromFriday, September 1 through Monday, September 4. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend beginning withLaLeche! at Rich’s nightclub, next, Saturday’sHeat! Pool Party begins the fun at Lafayette andPervert, the Saturday main event lands you at Spin. Sunday’s pool partyPump! is the next day’s pool party back at The Lafayette and Sunday’s Main Event Matinee Air Force at Music Box, followed byAction! the after party withNina Flowers. Monday’sSunset Tea Dance rounds out the weekend fun and to end Monday’s labors, check out theFREE Party inside Rich’s. Weekend Passes include the five main parties: Friday Night, Saturday Pool, Saturday Main Event, Sunday Pool and Sunday Main Event ($209). VIP Weekend Pass includes VIP admission to the five main parties, plus express entry to skip lines, complimentary fruit/snacks, elevated VIP areas overlooking all the action and private restrooms. ($259) The Ultra-Access VIP Weekend Pass includes VIP admission to all eight parties, including the Sunday Afterhours as well as the Monday Tea Dance and an exclusive Matinee Gift Pack. ($398) For tickets and more, go to
matineesandiego.com.
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RAGE monthly | AUGUST 2017
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