San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

If you have spent any time enjoying the San Diego club scene you have probably experienced the fun and fantastical world of synchronized laser light shows. These brilliantly choreographed visual shows use cutting edge technology, music, and artistic flair to heighten the joy of a buzzing party atmosphere. 

It was a big news week both locally and globally. First, one of three naval vessels honoring historic civil rights leaders began construction in San Diego with the USNS John Lewis. The next ship on the assembly line will the USNS Harvey Milk.

On Friday Taiwan became the first Asian state to legalize same-sex marriage. 

We are getting closer to summer and that means closer to Pride. And what would Pride be without a pool party? This week SDPIX publisher Johnathan Hale is having the first one of the season with DJ Dirty Kurty to benefit the Trevor Project. Also this week is the annual Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast which celebrates those LGBT business owners and allies who make a difference every day. 

This week was big in entertainment, the new Renee Zellweger film about Judy Garland released an official trailer and "Endgame" directors confirmed that there will be an openly gay character in an upcoming film. 

It's time to celebrate those people, whoever they may be, we call mom. Mother's Day is this Sunday and there is plenty to do to show our maternal figures that we love them.

But there's also a lot to do the week leading up to their special day. From an EDM party at Flicks, to athletes putting on a special drag show at Rich's, there's never a dull moment. 

The city was still in shock this week after the Sunday morning shooting in a San Diego County synagogue.

The attack left one person dead and several others injured.

This crime sparked concern by City Commissioner Nicole Murray Ramirez who started a campaign to raise money for armed guards to patrol The San Diego LGBT Community Center. 

May showers Hillcrest with plenty of things to do. First off is the Dining Out for Life, a fundraiser for HIV support services at The Center.

Then the neighborhood goes south of the border for an entire weekend of fun celebrating Cinco de Mayo.

Expect the unexpected as SDPIX presents WTF Fiesta for Cinco de Mayo Weekend at Rich's.

You can't really talk about gay dance festivals without bringing up Jefferey Sanker's name. He's been doing it for 30 years after moving to Los Angeles.

This week it's all about the white, The White Party that is. Palm Springs is about to get wild as The White Party celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Among things to do locally, there's the AIDS/LifeCycle Silent Auction, The Stonewall Citizens Patrol Community Picnic and Open House and there's a night of jazz at Martinis Above Fourth.