San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

Valentine's Day in Hillcrest just got a little more romantic thanks to local business owners and the Hillcrest Business Association who want to make it the sweetest day possible. Hillcrest offers a wide array of shopping and dining opportunities and what better way to try them out than with that special someone on Valentine's Day?

There's a lot of stuff going on this week and we have all the details. First we have a get-together at Gossip Grill where you can express your creativity through painting. You don't even have to stay in the lines! 

Texas has a whorehouse in it! And it stars Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds. 

A long-awaited mini-park in North Park will hold its groundbreaking on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 2:30-3:30 pm. The park will be located in what is now an asphalt parking lot, directly behind The Observatory (formerly known as The North Park Theatre).

There was some concerning news coming out of South Dakota this week as a bill passed that would criminalize trans-specific medical treatments by doctors to anyone under 16. 

Get the cheese plate and helmet-shaped potato chip bowl ready, it's time for the Super Bowl LIV. This year the 49ers take on the Kansas City Chiefs and Hillcrest is celebrating with lots of viewing events that include food and beverages. 

Join Turn San Diego on the weekend of Friday, February 7 through February 9 for a very special fundraiser called Wigs & Balls. 

Yeagley's Designs and Humanity are collaborating to bring you a special night in Hillcrest.  

To celebrate, Yeagley's Designs have created an exciting set design just for the occasion. 

In late 2009 and early 2010, as I was approaching 30 years old, I was freaking out! They used to say something like “35 was basically dead in gay years.”

Because of the over-emphasis our gay men’s community can place on youth, I thought 30 was “old.”

This week there was a lot of entertainment news including the announcement that RuPaul finally gets the coveted guest-host spot on Saturday Night Live. Speaking of Mama Ru, the cast of Drag Race season 12 was also announced. 

Locally, two of San Diego's most recognized gay artists, Joe Phillips and Erik Benson are having an art sale on January 30.