2nd Annual Poker Invitational & Casino Night: The Metro Area Real Estate Professionals for Young Adult Housing (MARYAH) will host the MARYAH 2nd Annual Poker Invitational & Casino Night at The Abbey at 6 p.m. MARYAH is a private organization which assists The Center’s Youth Housing Project with 23 units of affordable housing to young people between the ages of 18 and 24, focusing on GLBT youth whom are homeless or are transitioning out of foster care. All proceeds and donations from this event will benefit The San Diego LGBT Community Center’s Youth Project. The Abbey is located at 2825 Fifth Avenue in San Diego. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.MARYAH.kintera.org/casino or call 619-692-2077.

House.Boi Boutique turns 3 this week!

Hip Hillcrest retailer of unique fashion, artist made jewelry and accessories, home furnishings and Mod furniture will be celebrating its birthday on Saturday June 19th from 6-9 p.m. at 1435 University Avenue. The store is doing it up in style and will have 6 GoGo Boys dancing away to the music of DJ Marcel Hetu and House.Boi Models on hand, bar services by SVEDKA and hors d’oeuvres by BITE Modern California Bistro in Hillcrest as well as appearances by a few local and OC Drag Personalities. For more information, visit www.houseboisandiego.com or call 619-298-5200.

Tijuana’s 1st Pride Festival 2010: The city of Tijuana in Baja California will be celebrating its 1st Annual GLBT Pride Festival in downtown Tijuana beginning at 10 a.m. Come be a part of history as an estimated 10,000 members of the GLBT community come to celebrate a landmark occasion in Tijuana. The event will feature art, entertainment and food as well as seminars, services and other educational opportunities with varying GLBT related subject matters. The inaugural festival will promote education, community building and empowerment under the theme of “Inclusión en Revolución” (Inclusion in Revolution). For more information, visit www.choicesbaja.com/tjpride, or call Irak Rivas at Choices Baja on 562-833-9924.

The Real L Word: The Human Rights Campaign San Diego and Showtime will be premiering a new reality series at the Brass Rail, opening at 7 p.m. and screening at 8 p.m. “The Real L Word” is a new reality show that follows the lives of real-life, high-profile lesbians as they go about their lives in life, love and play. Be one of the first to get a sneak peek of this new and fabulous series. You must be 21 or older to attend this event. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.hrc.org/TheRealLWord or email questions to communityevents@hrc.org.

Open Mic: Lestat’s Coffee House in Normal Heights will host an Open Mic night at their location in North Park, with sign ups beginning at 6:00 p.m. and performances at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy the spacious atmosphere of Lestat’s Coffee House with its array of goth/chic inspired lounge furniture, fresh pastries from the bakery, well appointed reading room, internet access and live performances from local artists. Lestat’s is located at 3343 Adams Ave. For more information, call 619-282-0437.

San Diego County Fair: The City of San Diego will play host to its annual San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds beginning Friday June 11th to Monday July 5th. Since 1880 the San Diego County Fair has become a staple in the community, drawing in fair goers from southern to northern San Diego and beyond. The theme this year is “Taste the Fun” which perfectly accompanies the myriad of food and beverage offerings that will play center stage among other festivities including musical concerts, exhibits, shopping, rides and games.

Admission prices are: Adults, $13.00; Ages 62 and older, $7.00; Ages 6-12, $7.00 (free on Tuesdays); Ages 5 and younger, free.

For a detailed event listing, or more information, visit www.sdfair.com.

Morning Coffee: The San Diego POZabilities will host its bi-weekly Morning Coffee social at Filter Coffee House located at 4096 30th St. at 10 a.m. San Diego POZabilities is a support network of HIV positive men and friends who host monthly programs to create strength, support, community and unity. The group provides great coffee with an inviting atmosphere where people can come to socialize, meet new friends or simply jump-start their day. For more information, visit www.sandiegopozabilities.org or call 619-241-8538.

‘Dog Sees God’: Bert V. Royal and the Diversionary Theatre presents Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead at 8 p.m. at the Diversionary Theatre located at 4545 Park Blvd in San Diego. The play follows the life of CB, the central character. After a tragic event in which CB’s dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. He receives no insight from his best friend who is too high to be coherent, his sister who has gone goth, his ex-girlfriend who has been institutionalized or his friends who are too intoxicated to help with anything. Finally he finds comfort and friendship from an unexpected quarters which leads to a surprising conclusion.

For more information, visit www.innermissionproductions.org or call 619-245-4958.