Flying a Message of Belonging
Hillcrest’s year-round Pride flags remind visitors and neighbors alike that everyone deserves to feel seen, safe and welcome. by scott leonard Hillcrest has always worn its Pride proudly. Now, thanks to a new year-round flag initiative, that message is impossible to miss. A total of 112 rainbow and Progress Pride flags now line the neighborhood […]
Bookends Bring Love in Every Chapter to FilmOut San Diego
Writer, producer and star Noam Ash brings his award-winning debut feature, Bookends, to FilmOut San Diego as the festival’s Closing Night film. by chris carptenter Of the many great films that will be screened during the 26th annual FilmOut San Diego LGBTQ Film Festival, running August 20–23, one stands out as a true crowd-pleaser with […]
Out On The Mountain Returns For a Night of Pride, Thrills and Drag
April Carrión and Jessica Wild share why one of Southern California’s biggest LGBTQ+ celebrations is unlike any other. by brad hart Where else can you ride some of the country’s biggest roller coasters, dance with thousands of friends and watch two stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race take the stage in the same night? That only-at-Magic-Mountain […]
Hillcrest Shines Bright: Holiday Decorations Contest Winners Announced
by brad hart The holidays in Hillcrest are always special, but this year the neighborhood truly outdid itself. From glowing storefronts to immersive interiors, local businesses, bars, and restaurants transformed the streets into a festive showcase of creativity, warmth, and community pride. Our Holiday Decorations Contest celebrated that spirit, and choosing the winners was no […]
A Season of Giving, A Sanctuary of Love
Across the border in Tijuana, Casa de Luz provides safety, healing and renewal for LGBTQ+ refugees when they need it most. by scott leonard In a quiet neighborhood just beyond the U.S.–Mexico border, a sanctuary glows with a warmth that has nothing to do with twinkling lights or holiday décor. Casa de Luz is its […]
From Stigma to Pride: Charles Silverstein’s Legacy
by hanz enyeart Charles Silverstein challenged an entire medical establishment at a time when being openly gay could destroy your career. His courage, intellect and compassion helped save countless lives by affirming that being gay is not an illness, but a natural variation of human sexuality. 1972. A graduate psychology student at Rutgers University, Silverstein […]
San Diego Honors LGBTQ+ History with Landmark Exhibit at City Hall
by lex charles This October, San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community is taking center stage—literally and historically. In celebration of National LGBTQ History Month, the LGBTQ Historic Task Force, in partnership with Lambda Archives of San Diego, the San Diego History Center, and the San Diego Museum Council, will debut a remarkable exhibition chronicling the city’s rich […]
Pride Under the Pines 2025: Big Stage, Big Love, Big Energy!
by Lex Charles Clear your schedule and pack your pride gear —Pride Under the Pines returns on Saturday, October 4 and this year’s celebration is bigger, bolder, and more beautiful than ever. Nestled in the heart of Idyllwild, surrounded by towering pines and fresh mountain air, Pride Under the Pines is taking over Idyllwild Town Hall […]
Touchdowns, Tailgates and 25 Years of Pride
San Diego will host Gay Bowl 25 with 120 teams, big parties and the ultimate LGBTQ+ sports celebration by scott leonard Back in 2002, a handful of LGBTQ+ flag football teams came together for something simple: the chance to play the sport they love, unapologetically. That first Gay Bowl was scrappy, small and community-driven, but […]
THE ANTI-GAY CAMPAIGN THAT WAS ACTUALLY JUST PORN – TAKE A GUESS WHERE IT HAPPENED
by hanz enyeart Having failed to find evidence of Communist ties in local civil-rights organizations, the Florida Legislative Investigation Committee, an ultra-conservative coalition led by Sen. Charley Johns, knew they were in jeopardy of losing their funding. To stay afloat, they’d have to pivot their witch hunt to a new target, and quickly. One of […]