San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

Spring is revving up and Hillcrest is blooming with fresh activities this week. 

First, there's is a new season of Drag Race and as always there's a viewing party. Then  Roxie Bleu hosts the San Diego Community Leather Awards at Urban Mo's and things get charged up at Voltage at Rich's.

For the more daring there's Blackout on Saturday with DJ Ryno.

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The new decade has just barely started and the partying has already begun. Mardi Gras takes over Hillcrest this weekend and there is no shortage of fun bead-getting activities. Our detailed Out & About has all the details.

Are you ready to get some beads? It's Mardi Gras time and this weekend, in true Hillcrest fashion, the whole neighborhood is celebrating.

First, you can kick off the party at Flicks on Thursday then do a little community service by cleaning up the coast early on Saturday before heading into Hillcrest to celebrate Mardi Gras at the block party.

Hold on to your masks and fasten your beads, SDPIX presents Mardi Gras Massive is coming to Rich's.

The 2020 Mardi Gras festivities kick off at Rich's on Saturday, February 22 at 10 pm and goes until 4 am. 

Mardi Gras is coming to fabulous Hillcrest and this year it's going to be as exciting as ever!

Also known as “Fat Tuesday,” this festive party is recognized around the world. This year Hillcrest Mardi Gras celebrates its 18th anniversary and takes place on Saturday, February 22.

Some people are a little intimidated when they see the word “fetish” or “leather” in a party title, but there’s no need to be: everyone, no matter how you identify, has a certain kink in their intimacies and it should be celebrated.

Everyone knows the desert in Palm Springs heats up every year at the White Party. This year is no different and it's going to be the most exciting one yet. 

You asked they listened. White Party is now cash/credit card bars all weekend long!

No more drink tickets. No waiting in line. Easier for everyone. That’s WP2020!

Love is in the air this week with Valentine's events happening throughout the community. Plus a lot of people are getting an extra day off because of President's Day on Monday, February, 17. 

In social and entertainment news, get ready for Tantrums & Tiaras which returns on Sunday with an all-new cast of amateur drag queens competing for the crown.

OVERDRIVE is ecstatic to welcome back one of the most influential DJ's on the Mexican house music scene, Oscar Velazquez (2am - 5 am)!