THE RAGE MONTHLY’S FAVORITE PRIDE EVENTS:
which can be based on prior experiences at the party. If it’s my first time, I’ll do some research to see what DJs have played there to get an idea of what type of thing I think will work. I compile a folder of music I’d like to play, and similar to the days of vinyl, I put them in an order that I imagine I’d like to play them. I rarely follow that order when I start to play, but it’s helpful to refer to it. One of the advantages of playing on Traktor [DJ software package] on my laptop is I can refer back to previous sets. If I suddenly think, “What did I play last week that really worked after this song?” I can find it instantly. Have you ever played in San Diego before? What are you most looking forward to? I have, but it’s been quite a few years now. I
played at Voyeur and On Broadway. This is the first gay event I’ve done though, so I’m excited about that. I’m most looking forward to parties like the one I did last night. It felt like the whole club was bouncing to the same beat. Such great energy: hands in the air, smiles all around and a sexy vibe. You just can’t beat it when that happens. I live for these moments!
HAPPINESS & ESCAPADE All aboard!OnSaturday, July 14Joe Whitaker Presents is taking Pride to a new level...on a big ship. Two exciting new events are about to set sail this Pride weekend. First, it’s an afternoon of fun in the sun at theHappiness Pride Tea Dance on the top deck of the 222-foot Inspiration Hornblower (California’s largest charter yacht south of San Francisco), followed by theEscapade Sunset Cruise around the San Diego bay. Music provided byDJ Kitty Glitter of Australia andDJ Corey Craig of New York. Both were recently ranked in the Top 10 LGBT DJs in the world. Guest host for the festivities will be international star Colby
Jansen.Chad Michaels, winner ofRuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars Season 1, will be performing live along with a surprise guest appearance. And if that weren’t enough, one ticket gets you into both events! So, don’t miss the boat! For ticket and more info, go to
joewhitakerpresents.com.
HARDT’S PRIDE TRIFECTA
CIRCUIT DAZE Saturday, July 14, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. House Of Blues San Diego DJs Alain Jackinski and Tom Stephan
THE ZOO PARTY Sunday, July 15, 4 to 11 p.m. The San Diego Zoo DJ Rosabel
FETE ACCOMPLI House of Blues San Diego Sunday, July 15, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. DJs Alex Acosta and Ivan Gomez
For tickets and more information, go to
billhardtpresents.com.
PRIDE OF HILLCREST BLOCK PARTY Hillcrest Business Association is once again taking over the streets of San Diego’s most colorful and vibrant neighborhood. Presented by iHeart Media and San Diego County Credit Union this year’s Pride of Hillcrest Block Party will be an all-inclusive free event, kicking off the San Diego Pride celebration immediately following the Spirit of Stonewall Rally onFriday, July 13. “Pride has a rich history in San Diego, but an even richer history in Hillcrest, where the LGBTQ community has found acceptance, freedom, and a home to express and live out their authentic lives. We invite the entire community to come out to the Pride Block Party and find your home here” saysHillcrest Business Association’sExecutive DirectorBenjamin Nicholls. The entertainment lineup features an electronic dance music party as well some of the hottest stars from the drag world. Enjoy performances byPhi Phi O’Hara, Vanessa “Miss Vanjie” Mateo, Kalorie Karbdashian-Williams andDetox, who adds “Happy Mutha Frickin’ Pride Saaaan Diaaahgooo! I’m so, so, so excited to be coming back to SoCal to celebrate Pride with everyone! See you soon!” Food trucks, a laser-light show, go-go dancers and a giant Ferris Wheel will add to the evening’s hoopla. VIP and meet & greet packages are also available. register for a free ticket by visiting
prideblockparty.com.
UNITE! MUSIC FESTIVAL Are you ready to Unite for Pride? The folks at Happy Dark Productions are, so they’re back with their all-inclusive San Diego Pride nightlife experience. With the goal of bringing all walks of life together to laugh, dance and live, Unite! promises three days of music, fun and good vibes with some of the most electrifying pride parties providing revel- ers the only place they can “rage” until 8 or 9 in the morning. First up onFriday, July 13is the opening partyTRADE Noir featuring Italian maestro Danny Verde in an open to close set spanning his full range of musical styles.Overdrive, the main event takes place on Saturday, July 14. Get ready to experience a festival-class laser show and three floors of fun. Dance under the stars as superstar guestDJ Kristina Skywill take over the rooftop terrace with a rare extended four-hour set. The entertainment continues onSunday, July 15 with the legendaryMasterbeat featuring the beats of DJ Dirty Kurty, DJ Grind andMicky Friedmann. All events take place at the 10,000 square foot, three-story Spin Nightclub. For tickets and weekend passes, go to
unitesdpride.com.
DRAG ME TO THE DEL Sashay away!, to the Hotel del Coronado for an evening of legendary drag and entertainment for the Official San Diego Pride Launch Party on Thursday, July 12. Joining the celebration will be several of the biggest names in drag, including Rupaul’s Drag Race fan favoriteAlyssa Edwards, comedy queensLady Bunny andJackie Beat, along with SoCal divasKickxy Vixen-Styles, Paris Sukomi Max andTia Wanna. Acclaimed DJ Lina Bradford of Fire Island fame will be “in the house” to amp up the dance party action. VIP tickets include a Meet & Greet Cocktail Hour with the performers, reserved seating for the show and more. All ticket proceeds from the event go directly to San Diego LGBT Community Center and San Diego Pride. For tickets, go to
hoteldel.com/pride.
JULY 2018 | RAGE monthly 43
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