Join The LGBT Community Center Saturday, June 11 to celebrate the birthday of Frida Kahlo, commemorating the legendary life of one of the most influential Mexican painters of the mid-twentieth century while enjoying live music multiple art exhibits by local Latin@ artists and vendors, a Frida look-a-like contest, great food and Tequila! Proceeds from this…
SAN DIEGO – San Diegans will come together to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of the transgender community at the 13th Annual Transgender Day of Empowerment Friday, April 8th at The San Diego LGBT Community Center from 6 to 9 p.m. located at 3909 Centre Street in Hillcrest. The San Diego Transgender Day of Empowerment…
Free HIV testing is now available at The Center at the following times. Monday–Friday: 9am-9pm (last test at 8pm) Saturday: 10am-2pm (last test at 1pm) Friday Only Early Test: 12 noon-4pm (last test at 3pm) Couples Testing: 4pm-9pm (last test at 8pm) Both anonymous and confidential testing are available. With an anonymous test, medical staff…
SAN DIEGO — In recognition of Black History Month, the San Diego LGBT Community Center will host the third presentation of the Bayard Rustin Civil Rights Honors Friday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. This event honoring local LGBT African-Americans and allies was founded by City Commissioner Nicole Murray Ramirez, national chair of the Bayard Rustin…
The San Diego City Council voted 9-0 Tuesday to approve a $7 million loan in order to start construction of an LGBT affirming senior apartment building in North Park. “I’m delighted to move approval,” said Third District Councilmember Todd Gloria, smiling. “It’s ground breaking.” Numerous councilmembers competed to second Gloria’s motion, and Council President Sherri…
SAN DIEGO – In memory of Kurt Cunningham and his passion for ensuring that all community members, regardless of ability to pay, have access to counseling services, the Kurt Cunningham Counseling Services Fund has been established in accordance with his wishes. The purpose of the fund is to provide assistance to community members seeking counseling…
The San Diego LGBT Community Center’s Masquerade event has been rescheduled. Originally planned for this coming Friday the event will now be a Mardi Gras celebration Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. Announcing the change in an email, Dr. Delores Jacobs, CEO of The Center wrote: As a result of recent unexpected community events, at the requests…
Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. The San Diego LGBT Community Center is hosting a magical evening of mysterious characters, celebration and intrigue at Brick/828 Events in Liberty Station. Some 300-350 guests are expected and the event will include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and plenty of intrigue and surprises. Costumes are enthusiastically encouraged but…
Pride 2015 – the summer when love wins! With the Obergefell v. Hodges decision, we witness the long arc of history bend a little more toward justice. We know our community has much work left to do on many issues, but on the issue of marriage equality we can finally and truly claim this victory!…
SAN DIEGO— Equality Professionals Network (EPN), a coalition that represents lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) business professionals and their allies, will hold their Third Annual LGBT & Allies Career Event Tuesday, June 30, 4:30 p.m., at the San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre St, San Diego, CA 92103 in Hillcrest. This free event…
