Quick Clicks: November
GLTNewsNow’s November “Quick Click” listing of things you may or may not already know:
- Bent at the Diversionary Theater (a co-production with Ion Theatre company) runs through November 22. Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the seminal play by Martin Sherman.
- San Diego Beer Week November 6-15. San Diegans imbibe their beer during this 10-day countywide festival that showcases local restaurants, bars, pubs & other businesses with ties to the craft beer industry. Specials & events at select locations throughout the week.
- San Diego Veterans’ Day Parade November 11. Local LGBT veterans from AVER (American Veterans for Equal Rights) will, again, be participating in the annual parade which starts at 11AM on Cedar Street in Little Italy and proceeds down Pacific Highway to G Street. Stop by and show our heroes (all of them) your support.
- Tro-Yo Fundraiser at Hillcrest Golden Spoon November 11. Support our Transgender brothers & sisters by grabbing some ‘Tro-Yo’ at the Golden Spoon in Hillcrest. 10AM to 10PM. Use a coupon (a must so they get credit.) Available at The Center & other stores around the ‘hood.
- Patriots’ Pride March November 14. Join members of the Armed Services for a march in Oceanside to demand the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. For information, contact Lisa Kove.
- 1st Annual Classy Awards November 14. StayClassy.org and NBC San Diego are hosting a first of its kind awards celebration at the US Grant Hotel to honor the ‘charity’ of charity and those volunteers, businesses, organizations and brands that best represent philanthropy. Our own San Diego LGBT Pride is nominated for Charity of the Year. Event starts promptly at 8PM. Cast your vote now!
- San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival November 18-22. More than 8,000 tastemakers, foodies, wine lovers & gawkers converge on San Diego to partake in a five-day culinary orgy of cooking classes, chef dinners, wine tastings, charity auctions and ginormous kitchen egos.
- Cocktail Party ‘Top Chef’ Style with Chef Rich Sweeney November 19. Lovable local LGBT personality & Top Chef season 5 alum Rich Sweeney offers a fun and interactive tutorial on the ‘fierce’ of cocktail partying. Part of Sweeney’s wildly popular Balboa Park Food & Wine School cooking series. Class starts at 6PM, with pre-registration recommended (trust it will sell out.)
- Transgender Day of Remembrance November 20. Silent candlelight vigil and ceremony to memorialize those who have been killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. Vigil procession starts at 6PM at the San Diego LGBT Community Center.
- 21st Annual Scott Carlson Thanksgiving Dinner November 26. In honor of AIDS activist Scott Carlson, the Imperial Court de San Diego and First Unitarian Universalist Church host the annual Thanksgiving Dinner, offering a place at the table to any LGBT community member who hasn’t a place or the means to celebrate the holiday. Served from noon to 2:30PM in the church’s Bard Hall.
- 30th Anniversary of the Assassination of Harvey Milk November 27. The LGBT Community Center will host a candlelight vigil to honor the life and legacy of the slain activist, politician and LGBT icon. Vigil begins at 6:30PM in front of the Center (please bring candles.)
