thursday, july 17
GSDBA Pride Mixer
Kick off your 2014 Pride Weekend with the Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA) and Gossip Grill in their brand new location in the heart of Uptown. Mix it up at GSDBA’s largest mixer of the year. Enjoy special GSDBA Pride cocktails and extended Happy Hour. Gossip Grill will be serving signature items off their very colorful menu. This is a 21+ event.
Gossip Grill, 1220 University Ave. in San Diego, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $15 members, $25 non-members, 619-296-4543, gsdba.org
friday, july 18
LAUNCH 2014 – Pride Kick-Off Party
The Rob Benzon Foundation celebrates 15 years of giving with its annual Pride Kick-Off Party. General admission includes unique chef’s tables, hosted bars, a silent auction, live music and more. All proceeds from ticket sales go back to the San Diego community as donations.
Burnham House, 3565 Seventh Ave. in Hillcrest, 6-10 p.m., tickets from $60, robbenzon.org
saturday, july 19
Annual Special Delivery Pride Cookout
After nearly two decades at the Top of the Park, Special Delivery San Diego will be moving their yearly Pride fundraiser to Rich’s in Hillcrest. The famed Cookout will feature new excitement with the addition of the Purple Light Vacations Prize Wheel, featuring the sexy Purple Light Bikini Models (male and female). Pride Weekend Grand Prize Winners may receive an iPad Mini, hotel stays and more. Late night menus will include a variety of finger foods, and the Saturday Cookout plate will be a choice of burger, mesquite chicken breast or garden burger, with potato salad and coleslaw. All proceeds from the Cookout will go to Special Delivery San Diego.
Rich’s, 1051 University Ave. in San Diego, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. – 2 a.m., 619-297-7373, specialdeliverysandiego.com
sunday, july 20
Boomers
Seven multi-talented performers and San Diego’s hottest band take you on an unforgettable ride through the biggest hits and the most memorable events of the baby boomer decades! Featuring great music from the ’60s and ’70s.
Horton Grand Theatre, 444 Fourth Ave. in San Diego, 2 p.m., tickets from $58, 619-437-6000, lambsplayers.org
monday, july 21
Featured Artist’s Show
Three vibrant oil painters will be on display. Maurjo Reser’s work is inspired by her love of the Southwest. Janet Voss will present a variety of work and Terry Barker celebrates summer in San Diego with charming tuesday, july 22
beach scenes.
Southwestern Artists Association, Spanish Village Art Center, Studio 23, 1770 Village Place in Balboa Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free admission, 619-232-3522, swartists.com
The Doobie Brothers
Four-time Grammy winning The Doobie Brothers have rung up a glittering track record that would be the envy of any band. Beginning with their multi-million-selling sophomore collection Toulouse Street (1972), the Doobies have three multi-platinum, seven platinum and 14 gold albums. Their Best of the Doobies (1976) has sold more than 11 million copies – a rare “diamond record.” Their No. 1 singles “Black Water” (1974) and “What a Fool Believes” (1979), both gold, lead a catalog of indelible songs that include “Jesus Is Just All Right”, “Rockin’ Down the Highway”, “Long Train Runnin’”, “China Grove”, “Take Me In Your Arms”, Takin’ it to the Streets”, “Minute by Minute”, “You Belong to Me,” “The Doctor” and more. In all, the Doobies have tallied up five top 10 singles and 16 top 40 hits.
Humphrey’s Concerts by the bay, 2241 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $85, 800-745-3000, humphreysconcerts.com
wednesday, july 23
Pageant
Cygnet brings back one of the funniest musicals you’ve ever seen! In swimsuit, talent and evening gown competitions, six beauty contestants face off to claim the Miss Glamouresse tiara. Judges selected from the audience crown a different winner every night. Let the beauty begin!
Cygnet Theatre, 4040 Twiggs Street in San Diego, 7:30 p.m., tickets $50, 619-337-1525, cygnettheatre.com
