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San Diego offers a welcoming LGBTQ+ community with a laid-back SoCal vibe, anchored by the colorful Hillcrest neighborhood — one of the most established gayborhoods on the West Coast. With year-round sunshine, a legendary Pride festival, and a growing queer scene, America's Finest City lives up to its name.
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Fri, Jul 31
5:45 PM - 10:30 PM
Lips Restaurant, San Diego
Friday-night drag dinner show at Lips, the city's drag supper club. Reservation-only.
Weekly
Fri, Jul 31
7 PM - 9 PM
Redwing Bar & Grill, San Diego
Karaoke at Redwing Bar & Grill in San Diego's North Park runs six nights a week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the mic open at 7pm.
Weekly
Fri, Jul 31
9 PM - 11 PM
Gossip Grill, San Diego
Finger Me Friday at Gossip Grill in San Diego's Hillcrest runs every Friday from 9pm to 11pm. The women's bar's weekly Friday nightclub with rotating DJs and a full dance floor.
Weekly
Fri, Jul 31
9 PM - 2 AM
Flicks, San Diego
Seduction at Flicks in San Diego's Hillcrest runs every Friday from 9pm to 2am, a weekend-kickoff dance night with go-go boys and a DJ.
WeeklySat, Aug 1
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Lips Restaurant, San Diego
Saturday drag brunch at Lips with the queens serving the show and the meal. Reservations required.
WeeklySat, Aug 1
11 AM - 2 PM
Gossip Grill, San Diego
Smarty Pants Saturday Trivia Brunch at Gossip Grill in San Diego's Hillcrest runs every Saturday from 11am to 2pm. Weekly trivia over a boozy brunch with brains, brunch, and bubbles.
Weekly
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1017 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, United States
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1051 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, United States
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308 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, United States
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3845 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, United States
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2046 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, United States
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3040 N Park Way, San Diego, CA 92104, United States
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3796 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, United States
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2028 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110, United States
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3610 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, United States
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1403 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, United States
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1421 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103, United States
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