San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

The San Diego Police Department is reporting that a 7-Eleven in Hillcrest was robbed early Thursday morning.

They say at approximately 5:40 am a man armed with a handgun walked into the store located at 126 Washington St. and demanded cash. 

According to Officer Sarah Foster, after the cashier complied the suspect fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. 

The Hillcrest Farmers Market isn't just one of San Diego's most popular events that happens every Sunday, it's also a relaxing community event where people shop for a variety of things including locally-grown produce and handmade gifts. 

With over 175 vendors to choose from shoppers can find everything from fresh vegetables to flowers to arts and crafts.

Some local controversy in the San Diego Unified School District tops the news this week with accusations coming from a man who says District B trustee Kevin Beiser sexually assaulted him. Also, check your calendar and fill in any empty spots with things from this week's "Out & About." Also get your tickets for the upcoming Taste of Hillcrest. Plus so much more in this week's Wrap. 

It's that time again when we give you all the details about everything that's going on in the community to get you off the couch and "Out & About."

First, there is the debut of the Mr. Flicks contest which for one lucky man means not only an awesome title but some great prizes.

Tunes and Suds

Some people are concerned about the Hillcrest Business Association's (HBA) changes to the Pride of Hillcrest Block Party this year. This neighborhood event is considered a kick-off to San Diego Pride and takes place right after the Spirit of Stonewall Rally. This year that falls on July 12. 

The White Party Palm Springs is an annual gay event that contains so much fun and so many surprises ticket options sell out quickly, and this year is going to be more epic than ever as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. 

Before all of that celebration goes down in the desert, get ready to initiate the event with SDPIX's White Party Kick-Off at Rich’s on Saturday, March 30.

Three of San Diego's entertainment powerhouses, SDPIX, Flicks, and Le Parties have joined forces to crown the very first Mr.

Get ready to go green this week as the community celebrates St. Patrick's Day. There are plenty of events to test your luck and see some gorgeous leprechauns serving up Erin go Bragh realness. But if drinking green beer isn't quite your thing, there is plenty left to do at the end of the rainbow, and we have all the details in this week's Out & About.

Even though SANDAG and The City of San Diego had already approved the Normal Street Promenade in Hillcrest, the project's future was still up in the air due to concerns from local business owners and residents as late as this week. 

Those cares were addressed at a bustling Uptown Planners meeting on Tuesday where they voted to move ahead with the plan.                        

We all hold a special light within us so why not let it shine at the SDPIX Glow Pool Party, a special fundraiser being held at publisher Johnathan Hale's home on May 18 to benefit The Trevor Project.