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On July 16 and 17, hundreds of thousands of revelers from all over the world will fill the streets of Hillcrest and Balboa Park for the 37th Annual San Diego Pride. While the weekend festival itself is hosting some big name acts like Salt ‘n Pepa, Margaret Cho and Frenchie Davis, area bars, restaurants and nightclubs are bracing for the throngs of locals...
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For the first time in U.S History, both active duty and veteran service members of America’s Armed Forces will be taking a giant leap forward in the fight for equality, acceptance, and respect. Their staring role: being the first contingent leading the route of San Diego’s LGBT Pride Parade. And, with the recent order issued by the federal appeals court blocking the Military from further enforcement of its “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy on gays and lesbians serving, the timing...
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Type “gay bear” into Google and you’ll get pages of entries all trying to define exactly what a Bear is. Purists may tell you that a true Bear is a heavier-set hairy man who is, for all intents and purposes, the epitome of masculinity (hence the often used grrr & rawr descriptors.) Others will tell you that being a bear is merely a “state of mind.” In the LGBT community, Bears are not some new phenomena but their escalating popularity certainly hasn’t gone unnoticed. What...
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Change keeps us on our toes. And, Eden’s dance floor has definitely been doing just that since opening its doors a short six months ago. Though Eden has parted ways with Chef Scotty Wagner, Eden's owner Nightlife SD led by David Laurent has his sights set on some pretty fantastic changes for the popular Hillcrest hotspot in the coming months. First, the current ChileCo Bistro space will see new life as late-night fave
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I’ve had the pleasure of knowing singer/songwriter Eric Himan, whom I affectionately refer to as my little tattooed Jewish “brother from another mother,” for almost 10 years. Since releasing his first self-titled solo CD, this vocal powerhouse with an indelibly distinct range and rasp has toured the country several times over, produced and released no less than seven albums, written hundreds of songs, won countless awards and received massive acclaim the likes of Out...
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Call it what you will—foodie heaven or culinary ecstasy—but Friday, May 6 is Mama’s Day, and I’m already cranking the Stairmaster level up a few clicks just to prepare. If you think I’ve got the date wrong, I’m not talking about that special day devoted entirely to moms—though that deserves a shout-out too (love you, Mom). I’m talking about the apex of all local food events, put on by
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Literary circles are familiar with the name R. L. “Russ” Smith, and now this local author has swung open the closet doors (no pun intended) in his latest edgy, dark, semi-autobiographical novel, Tomorrow Was A Lie, which hits bookstores and online booksellers just this month. Smith, a transplant from Denver, lives in Hillcrest with his...
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Sunday Funday just got “funner.” And, by funner, I mean prison bars, guards, handcuffs, drink specials & drag queens. Intriguing, right? I’ll explain. Lil’ ole me, the AHizz, is forgoing my regularly Sunday beer busting & tea dancing traditions to participate in a first-ever fundraiser benefiting 12 different local charities. My role in this event: being thrown in the slammer for 5 hours, or until I raise enough bail money to get me out. The...
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In just three short weeks, one of San Diego’s largest and most delicious charity events takes place at 120+ local restaurants, bars, coffee shops—and food trucks—all banding together for the same purpose: helping fund vital services for those living with HIV and AIDS in our city.April 28th marks the annual Dining Out For Life event in San Diego and this year, it’s already shaping up to be the biggest and best in its five-year history. What's...
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That oft-quoted myth that most gay men make excellent hairdressers (or florists) may be a tad stereotypical, but in the case of Razors Urban Barber Salon, it hits the nail on the proverbial head—of hair. Rayzors, the staple classic Barber Shop in Hillcrest that served up high ‘n tights and hot towel shaves to every kind of guy from Military man to gay hipster, recently changed hands and its new owners have some big plans to expand not only its service offering, but also its...
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The Hillcrest neighborhood is really emerging as one of San Diego’s favorite go-to hubs for drinking, dining and dancing entertainment…for all walks of life. And, one thing every person who comes to Hillcrest appreciates is that intolerance is not tolerated, at all. Businesses along University, Fourth, Fifth & Sixth Avenues not only open their doors to make money, but they open their hearts and minds to everyone who chooses to patronize their establishment.But all too often, we breeze by many...
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You’re probably staring at the picture to left thinking, “Hey, that guy looks familiar” or “Wait, I’ve seen that guy on TV before.” Well, you’d be right. That handsome mug belongs to Ron Smith aka Ronnie Kerr, an out and proud 37-year-young actor-writer-producer who’s very recently decided to call San Diego home.Kerrdog, a college nickname he earned for being feisty on the sports field, moved to America’s Finest...
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Blackjack. Texas Hold ‘em. Aces Wild. If you’re a card game connoisseur craving the thrill of victory, or just a fan who enjoys the fun, MARYAH’s 3rd Annual Poker Tournament & Casino Night might be right up your alley. MARYAH (Metro Area Realtors for Young Adult Housing) is a consortium of local real estate professionals dedicated to helping fund Sunburst Youth Housing, a supportive housing...
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It’s not exactly a new phenomenon, but over the years, going out on Sunday for San Diego’s gays has become an increasingly popular part of the weekend mix. From early morning java jaunts through the Farmer’s market to brunch to afternoon cocktails to late night dancing, Sunday has emerged as the unequivocal ‘fun day’ for steppin’ out and stirrin’ it up. There are so many Sunday Funday options that sometimes it seems overwhelming. Many of my friends start their mornings off early with some...
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One thing I love about San Diego is its make up of eclectic neighborhood communities. There’s hipster North Park, quaint Kensington, bohemian Normal Heights, San Fran-esque Bankers Hill, nostalgic South Park and, one of my favorites, artsy Little Italy.In my 10 years here in San Diego, I lived in Little Italy for four of them and I miss it so much that I venture there quite often for a little reminiscing, window shopping, imbibing and indulging. The village of Little Italy is more than just southbound Kettner Blvd and...
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