San Diego’s non-stop action during the summer helps it live up to its national reputation as being America’s Finest City. As the temperature heats up, so do the activities around town. Fortunately, the Gay & Lesbian Times has done the hard part for you and compiled a directory of the summer’s hottest events, attractions and must-have action available in Southern California and beyond.

Los Angeles Pride

June 9-11

West Hollywood Park, West Hollywood

Christopher Street West has set an agenda to express love, to be treated as equals unconditionally and to live with pride. With the theme “Our Agenda: Love, Equality, Pride,” Los Angeles Pride combines a weekend festival in West Hollywood Park and a Sunday parade along Santa Monica Boulevard.

The Pride parade starts at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, winding along Santa Monica Boulevard, from Crescent Heights Boulevard onto Robertson Boulevard. Performers at the festival include Bow Wow Wow, Niki Haris, CeCe Peniston, Berlin, Taylor Dayne and The Bangles, just to name a few. Tickets are already on sale online (and at about half a dozen locations throughout Los Angeles) for $15 a day.

* More info: Christopher Street West, (323) 969-8302, www.lapride.org.

Pachanga de Orgullo: Latin Pride music fest

Saturday, June 10

Centro Cultural de la Raza in Balboa Park

The Center’s Latino Services presents Pachanga de Orgullo, a GLBT Latin Pride music festival. The fifth annual festival takes place from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, located in Balboa Park. Celebrate the diversity of the Latino/a community while listening to the music of The B-Side Players and other live bands, dancing to the sounds of DJ El Heavy spinning salsa, reggaeton and other Latin dance music, and enjoying authentic Mexican food, beer and tequila from Corazon de Agave.

Tickets are limited and are currently on sale for $15. All proceeds from the event benefit The Center’s Latino/a Services Program.

* More info: The Center, (619) 692-2077, www.thecentersd.org.

Los Angeles Dyke March

Saturday, June 10

Girlztown/Silver Lake, Los Angeles

Women take to the streets for lesbian visibility for the 12th annual Los Angeles Dyke March. The aim is to dispel myths about lesbians and to unite the community in a lesbian-only space. The evening event includes a rally and a march.

* More info: www.dykemarchla.com, e-mail contact@dykemarchla.com.

San Francisco Pride

June 24-25

Civic Center, San Francisco

Jennifer Beals, from Showtime’s “The L Word,” has been announced as the celebrity grand marshal for 2006 and will ride in the parade down Market Street during San Francisco’s Pride. The festival takes place at the Civic Center both days, with the parade on Market Street starting at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.

* More info: (415) 864-3733, www.sfpride.org.

San Francisco Dyke March

Saturday, June 24

Dolores Park, San Francisco

San Franciscans celebrate their “Two Thousand and Sex” Dyke March with an afternoon rally and march. Details are still being confirmed, but a lineup of entertainers has already been announced that includes singer Karen Williams and comedian Marga Gomez.

* More info: (415) 241-8882, www.dykemarch.org.

San Diego Pride

July 28-30

Hillcrest and Balboa Park

The year’s Pride celebration is themed “Equal Rights! No Turning Back!” Now in its 32nd year, Pride includes a Spirit of Stonewall Rally on Friday, a mile-long parade on Saturday, a two-day festival in Balboa Park and various arts events and Pride parties in the weeks prior.

There are many new items and expansions at this year’s local Pride event, including giant balloons in the parade, more than 70 performance groups performing on 10 stages at the festival, an Interfaith Pavilion, a Women’s Space and more.

Entertainment headliners include Tiffany and Deborah Gibson.

* More info: San Diego Pride, (619) 297-7683, www.sdpride.org.

At the Beach (ATB)

June 28-July 3

Los Angeles Black Pride Carnivale

Since 1988, ATB has hosted this L.A. beach party to act as a networking stage for around 30,000 members of the African-American GLBT community. With the 2006 theme “Afro Sole,” ATB offers an assortment of entertainment and programs to increase health awareness and community empowerment.

* More info: (323) 291-2888, www.atbla.com.

Miss Gay International 2006

Saturday, May 27

The Center, 3909 Centre St.

Franceska presents Miss Gay International 2006 starting at 7:00 p.m. at The Center. It’s like the Miss Universe Pageant, only this is for female or transgender individuals. The pageant consists of three categories: national costume of the country of choice, entertainment and evening gown. There will be a question and answer session from a panel of judges.

* More info: Franceska, (619) 294-8430, frankorg27@hotmail.com.

International Village Celebration

Saturday, June 3

University Ave., between Fairmount and Euclid

The City Heights Community Development Corporation presents the 14th annual City Heights International Village Celebration. This free, non-alcohol, all-day street festival is one of San Diego’s premier family summer events, which celebrates the area’s cultural diversity by showcasing the music, dance, food and art of the many countries represented in City Heights and San Diego. Four outdoor stages will offer attendees the opportunity to “travel around the world in a single day” with a single stop in City Heights.

* More info: www.cityheightscdc.org.

GSDBA board inauguration

Wednesday, June 7

Lotus Thai Cuisine, 906 Market St.

The Greater San Diego Business Association’s board installation recognizes the past year’s successes and the GSDBA’s vision for the future. This year’s dinner will be held at Lotus Thai Cuisine, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The special guest for the inauguration is District 3 City Councilmember Toni Atkins.

Tickets are $5 for members and $7 for guests.

* More info: (619) 296-4543, www.gsdba.org.

Western Sol Sister Singers Festival

June 15-18

Join the Sister Singers Network 25th annual festival for four days of women’s music and workshops, featuring Margie Adam, Rhiannon, Melanie Demore, Ubaka Hill and Amy Steinberg. Twelve women’s choruses from across the country will be there to sing for each other and join together in song. The event is hosted by the San Diego Women’s Chorus.

* More info: Sister Singers Network, www.sistersingers.net, or the San Diego Women’s Chorus, www.sdwc.net.

Summer C-Note

Saturday, June 17

San Diego Art Institute, Balboa Park

San Diego Art Institute presents its C-Note event, an art sale featuring original artwork – donated by members and emerging regional artists – and sold right off the wall for one ($100), two ($200) or three ($300) C-notes. It gives new and experienced art collectors alike an opportunity to purchase original works at great prices.

* More info: (619) 236-0011, www.sandiego-art.org.

San Diego Human Dignity Foundation annual gala

Saturday, June 24

Aboard the USS Midway, San Diego Bay

The San Diego Human Dignity Foundation presents “South Pacific: Summer on Deck,” its 10th anniversary gala fund-raiser. The gala is an opportunity to thank the compassionate SDHDF supporters who helped create this essential resource, which improves the quality of life for San Diego’s GLBT community.

As part of the night, Imagination Entertainment presents moments from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical South Pacific and from Blue Hawaii. With a splash of traditional island song, dance and drumming, this Broadway revue takes the audience on an island adventure. Experience the sultry tropical romance of the South Pacific.

A VIP pre-party starts at 6:30 p.m. The main event starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $150.

* More info: SDHDF, www.sdhdf.org. To buy tickets by mail or by phone, contact Alex Sanchez at (619) 291-3383 or alex@sdhdf.org.

Victory Fund Spring Brunch

Saturday, July 29

Kemo Sabe Restaurant, 3958 Fifth Ave.

Show your support at the sixth annual San Diego Women’s Pride Brunch, a fund-raising luncheon in support of the Victory Fund. This year’s featured speaker is Montana state Senator Christine Kaufmann, D-Helena. Special guests also include California state Senator Christine Kehoe, D-San Diego, San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis and San Diego City Councilmember Toni Atkins. The brunch starts at 9:00 a.m.

Victory Fund is a national organization that identifies, trains and supports openly GLBT political candidates and officials. Tickets are $75, with different sponsorship opportunities available.

* More info: Victory Fund, (202) 842-7316, www.victoryfund.org.

San Diego County Fair

Daily, June 10-July 4

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Come “Ride the Tide to Fun” at the 2006 San Diego County Fair. This year’s theme involves water, with many activities and displays about this important resource. One of the world’s most renowned environmental artists, Wyland, will be on hand several times during the fair to help show how each person can make a difference in preserving, protecting and respecting the Earth.

Whether you enjoy country music, reggae, gospel, rock or comedy, you’ll find the nation’s top entertainers on the Grandstand Stage during the fair’s popular Summer Concert Series. Headliners include Heart, Styx, Daryl Hall & John Oates and Melissa Etheridge.

The fair is closed on Mondays, June 12, 19 and 26.

* More info: (858) 755-1161, www.sdfair.com.

Comic-Con

July 20-July 23

San Diego Convention Center

San Diego welcomes the largest comic book expo each year, where more than 100,000 people pack into the Convention Center for the four-day event. Included in the non-stop lineup of workshops and shows, Prism Comics and the Gay League organize several gay-themed panels, workshops and social events.

Admission is $55 in advance for the entire event or $60 at the door.

* More info: Comic-Con, (619) 491-2475, www.comic-con.org; Prism Comics, www.prismcomics.com; or The Gay League, www.gayleague.com.

LGBT Youth Prom

Saturday, June 24

The Center, 3909 Centre St.

Between 200 and 400 vibrant young GLBT members are due to descend on The Center for “The Other Prom,” a memorable evening of dancing, eating, socializing, flirting and reveling in this unique occasion specifically for 14- to 24-year-olds.

* More info: The Center, (619) 692-2077, www.youthcentersd.com.

BearQuake

June 29-July 4

Wilshire Grand Hotel, Los Angeles

Bears L.A. celebrates the 11th anniversary of the Mr. Southern California Bear Contest and the sixth anniversary of BearQuake. To celebrate these momentous occasions, the group is taking you on a romp through Tinsel Town you’ll never forget! The event includes parties, a bear blanket pajama Bingo fest, the Rock a Hula Luau, pool contests, cocktail parties and excursions to many of Hollywood’s celebrated attractions.

* More info: www.bearquake.com.

Outfest: Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

July 6-17

(Venue to be confirmed)

Outfest is the oldest and largest continuous film festival in Southern California, having presented more than 4,000 films to over half a million people.

The Los Angeles Times says Outfest is “more than just a film festival, it’s a full-on happening,”

* More info: (213) 480-7088, www.outfest.org.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

Opens Wednesday, July 19

Del Mar Fairgrounds

The 2006 season of Del Mar Horse Races opens July 19 and continues through Sept. 6 (closed Tuesdays). The first post is at 2:00 p.m. daily, with a few exceptions.

As part of the betting action, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club also features the Four O’Clock Fridays Concerts. This year’s lineup includes the Violent Femmes, Common Sense, Pinback, Matt Costa and more.

Admission is $10; concerts are free with admission.

* More info: Del Mar Racing Information Line, (858) 793-5533, www.dmtc.com.

Imperial Court Coronation XXXV

Saturday, Aug. 5

(Location to be announced)

The Imperial Court de San Diego anoints its newest monarchs in a lavish Military Ball. The crowning is the highlight of a weeklong celebration, with nightly events happening around town.

* More info: www.imperialcourtsandiego.com.

CityFest

Sunday, Aug. 13

Fifth Avenue, from Pennsylvania to University

Enjoy Hillcrest’s annual street fair with great shopping, entertainment, and food and drink. This year, CityFest introduces Cabaret, a VIP tent with food, drink, entertainment and cool air that is available for a small charge. The rest of the fair is free.

* More info: www.hillcrestassociation.com.

Win, Place or Die!

Now playing, ongoing

Imperial House Restaurant, 505 Kalmia St.

The Mystery Café presents this fast-paced, interactive musical mystery comedy that is set at the Thoroughbred Club at Upson Down in Hollywood, circa 1946. Everyone who’s anyone is here, including ’40s movie stars, a gossip columnist who’s after a scoop, a politician, a debt-ridden track owner and a jockey who may be in for the ride of his life. The odds are high you’ll have a great time.

Tickets start at $55.

* More info: (619) 544-1600, www.mysterycafe.net.

Triple Espresso, a Highly Caffeinated Comedy

Now playing, ongoing

Horton Grand Theater, 444 Fourth Ave.

A stunted lounge pianist, a goofy shadow puppeteer and a folk magician come together in an eccentric search for happiness in this freshly brewed coffee bar-based show. The eclectic trio will have you singing along, jumping out of your seats and beaming all night long in this participatory production.

Tickets start at $34.50.

* More info: (619) 234-9583, www.tripleespresso.com.

No Way to Treat a Lady

Now playing through June 4

North Coast Repertory Theater

987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Suite D, Solana Beach

The North Coast Rep’s musical for the year is the California premiere of the off-Broadway hit No Way to Treat a Lady. Based on William Goldman’s novel and film, the play follows a publicity-crazed actor-turned-killer and the endearing detective who pursues him. It’s a theatrically charged musical comedy.

* More info: (858) 481-1055, www.northcoastrep.org.

Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Unit

Now playing through June 11

Theatre in Old Town, 4040 Twiggs Street

Miracle Theatre Productions presents this hilarious musical about Broadway’s biggest shows, brightest stars and most notorious flops starring the award-winning off-Broadway cast. The show has been extended through June 11.

* More info: (619) 688-2494, www.theatreinoldtown.com.

Pulp!

Now playing through June 11

Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd.

Moxie Theatre and Diversionary Theatre join forces to present Patricia Kane’s lesbian comedy Pulp!, an irreverent comedy with music that serves as a sexy homage to the sultry, jazzy world of 1950s lesbian pulp fiction.

Tickets start at $27, with discounts for seniors, students and military.

* More info: (619) 220-0097, www.diversionary.org.

Atwater: Fixin’ to Die

Now playing through June 18

Cygnet Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd.

This acclaimed one-man portrait explores the stratagems, cynicism and passion brought to politics by Lee Atwater, a self-styled master of negative campaigning and a fun-lovin’ Dixie dude who is equally at home in the world of Delta blues and “dirty tricks” political strategists.

Tickets are $22 to $27.

* More info: (619) 337-1525, www.cygnettheatre.com.

Zhivago

Now playing through June 25

La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla

La Jolla Playhouse presents the world premiere musical Zhivago, the epic tale of forbidden romance set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution. The production stars San Diego State University grad and New York City Opera star Ivan Hernandez as Yurii Zhivago, Broadway’s Les Misérables ingénue Rena Strober as Tonya and Broadway veteran Tom Hewitt (Dracula and Rocky Horror) as Komarovsky.

Tickets start at $48.

* More info: (858) 550-1010, www.lajollaplayhouse.com.

Christmas on Mars

June 3-July 9

Cassius Carter Centre Stage, Balboa Park

Bruno and Audrey are investigating a potential apartment, with a swift marriage proposal and surprise pregnancy marshaling them along. When Bruno’s obsessed roommate and Audrey’s estranged mother arrive, careful plans for the future give way to head-shaking comedy and hilariously off-kilter dialogue. These strange characters each try to focus on the new baby, but a family as dark, clever and twisted as this one may as well be from Mars.

Tickets are $19 to $56

* More info: (619) 234-5623, www.oldglobe.org.

Amadeus

June 9-July 23

Lamb’s Players Theatre

1142 Orange Ave., Coronado

Court composer Salieri is haunted by one question: Why would God gift the boorish, crude boy Mozart with divine musical genius while only giving him – a devout, disciplined, proper gentleman – mediocre ability? Shaffer’s thrilling, opulent, mesmerizing play is a modern classic.

Amadeus is part of “Mozart: 2006,”celebrating the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth.

* More info: (619) 437-0600, www.lambsplayers.org.

Summer Shakespeare Festival

June 18-Oct. 1

The Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park

The Old Globe Theatre continues its immensely popular annual Summer Shakespeare Festival. This year’s collection includes A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Othello and Titus Andronicus. Don’t miss your chance to see expert actors give you the best Shakespeare has to offer, with all shows taking place in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre – a must for summer-loving San Diegans and their envious guests.

The Old Globe presents its GLBT event Out at The Globe for its Thursday, July 27, performance of Othello, to coincide with San Diego Pride.

* More info: (619) 234-5623, www.oldglobe.org.

Snoopy: The Musical

June 30-Aug. 6

Coronado Playhouse, 1335 First St., Coronado

Charles Schulz’s much-loved “Peanuts” comic-strip characters come to life with a big-band, jazz-style score.

* More info: (619) 435-4856, www.coronadoplayhouse.com.

Rent

July 11-16

Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave.

Broadway San Diego once again welcomes one of its top-selling shows. The winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize, Rent is about being young, learning to survive, falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Tickets just went on sale, but they’ll sell out fast, so get ’em now.

Tickets start at $22.

* More info: Ticketmaster, (619) 220-TIXS, or Broadway San Diego, www.broadwaysd.com.

Jesus Christ Superstar

July 13-23

Starlight Musical Theater, Balboa Park

In celebration of its 60th anniversary, Starlight is resurrecting the highest attended and one of the most critically acclaimed shows in the last 20 years, Jesus Christ Superstar. With words and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar has become one of the most requested titles in musical theater history, and for the last 10 seasons has been the most requested title among Starlight audiences.

* More info: (619) 544-7827, www.starlighttheatre.org.

The Sisters Rosensweig

July 15-Aug. 20

The Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park

The Old Globe Theatre hosts Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein’s The Sisters Rosensweig. This hilarious play tells the story of three brilliant, eccentric Jewish sisters who have come together in London to celebrate the birthday of the eldest, Sara, a successful international banker. When a Brooklyn-born furrier Mervyn Kant enters the sisters’ lives, Sara finds that even at 54 there are possibilities for romance. Nominated for five Tony Awards, this endearing and intelligent play is, as The New York Times wrote, “a captivating look at three uncommon women and their quest for love, self-definition and fulfillment.”

The Old Globe presents its GLBT event Out at The Globe for its Thursday, July 27, performance, to coincide with San Diego Pride.

* More info: (619) 234-5623, www.oldglobe.org.

When Pigs Fly

July 21-Aug. 20

Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd.

Howard Crabtree’s musical extravaganza When Pigs Fly kicks off Diversionary Theatre’s 2006-07 season. Wonderfully irreverent and politically savvy, this farce about musical theater, gay love and everything in between is fraught with actor-sized egos, absurd and often obscene songs, and some hilariously ridiculous costumes.

Tickets start at $29, with discounts for seniors, students and military.

* More info: (619) 220-0097, www.diversionary.org.

Wicked

July 26-Aug. 6

Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave.

Gay author Gregory Maguire’s untold story of the witches of Oz flies into San Diego on its first U.S. tour. So much happened before Dorothy dropped in…

Tickets start at $22.

* More info: Ticketmaster, (619) 220-TIXS, or Broadway San Diego, www.broadwaysd.com

Ethnic Food Fair

Sunday, May 28

International Cottages, Balboa Park

Sample dishes from around the world at the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages’ Ethnic Food Fair. The cottages are serving ethnic food from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and entertainment will be presented on the stage.

* More info: www.balboapark.org.

Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival

June 2-4

Lake Skinner, Temecula

Sample the best fruits of the earth from over 18 local wineries while gazing up at a beautiful array of colorful hot air balloons, before jumping in the basket yourself and floating above the hustle and bustle for an awesome view of all So Cal has to offer.

* More info: (951) 676-6713, www.tvbwf.com.

Taste of Gaslamp

June 17-18

Gaslamp Quarter, downtown San Diego

This June fixture gives you the chance to get your lips around samples of food from the best restaurants available in the prestigious blocks between Broadway and Harbor Drive. This year the festival has been expanded to two days and features more than 20 restaurants each day.

* More info: www.gaslamp.org.

Ocean Beach Fair, chili cook-off and fireworks festival

Saturday, June 24

Ocean Beach

The Ocean Beach Fair is the perfect opportunity to ramble ’round one of the most laid back, incense-infused neighborhoods in San Diego. The street festival takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and offers live music, unique local street stalls and the notorious chili cook-off.

Admission is free.

* More info: www.obstreetfair.com.

International Summer Organ Festival

Begins Monday, June 19

Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park

All summer long, enjoy free outdoor concerts on the world’s largest outdoor pipe organ. World-renowned concert and theater organists perform Monday nights through Aug. 29.

* More info: (619) 239-0512, www.balboapark.org.

INXS

Wednesday, June 21

Embarcadero Marina Park South

Catch INXS’ newest lead singer, the sexy J.D. Fortune, as these Aussie rockers-turned-reality-show stars hit the road again. INXS perform as part of Bayside Concerts with Viejas.

* More info: Ticketmaster, (619) 220-TIXS, or Viejas, www.viejasentertainment.com.

Heart

Thursday, June 22

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Sisters Nancy and Ann Wilson have a creative chemistry that has yielded sales of well over 30 million albums, with more than 20 Top 40 hits and live shows that sell out stadiums whenever and wherever Heart performs. Among their timeless classics are “What About Love,” “These Dreams,” “Nothin’ At All” and “Who Will You Run To.”

Entrance to this concert requires a ticket as well as fair admission.

* More info: (858) 755-1161, www.sdfair.com.

Melissa Etheridge

Tuesday, June 27

Del Mar Fairgrounds

After a two-year hiatus, Melissa Etheridge is back – healthy, happy and ready to rock! Her 40-city tour kicks off in Las Vegas next month, and comes to the San Diego County Fair June 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Entrance to this concert requires a ticket as well as fair admission.

* More info: (858) 755-1161, www.sdfair.com.

Rob Thomas and Jewel

Wednesday, July 5

Embarcadero Marina Park South

A double feature – San Diego’s Jewel performs with former Matchbox 20 frontman Rob Thomas as part of Bayside Concerts with Viejas.

* More info: Ticketmaster, (619) 220-TIXS, or Viejas, www.viejasentertainment.com.

Indigo Girls

Friday, July 7

Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr.

As part of Humphrey’s 25th year of Concerts by the Bay, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers perform a Friday concert at 7:30 p.m. They will be playing music from their latest album, Rarities, and possibly their latest songs, Amy’s “Little Perennials” and Emily’s “Pendulum Swinger.”

Tickets start at $40 and the show is almost sold out.

* More info: Ticketmaster, (619) 220-TIXS, or Humphrey’s, www.humphreysconcerts.com. Get the latest Indigo Girls news at www.indigogirls.com.

Pat Benatar

Tuesday, July 11

The Park at Viejas Outlet Center, 5000 Willows Rd.

Viejas Concerts in the Park presents hard-rocker Pat Benatar in concert, along with Neil Giraldo, on their Polyamnesia Tour.

* More info: Ticketmaster, (619) 220-TIXS, or Viejas, www.viejasentertainment.com.

Kathy Griffin

Saturday, July 22

Copley Symphony Hall, 750 B St.

Two HBO specials weren’t enough. She has more stories, more dish, more of what she shouldn’t say but you know you want to hear. Come with an open mind as self-proclaimed D-lister Kathy Griffin brings her biting Hollywood humor to San Diego. The show starts at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are $40.

* More info: Ticketmaster, (619) 220-TIXS, or www.kathygriffin.net.

San Diego Pride Concert

Thursday, July 27

North Park Theatre, 29th Street and University Avenue

The annual Pride concert combines performances from the San Diego Women’s Chorus, the Gay Men’s Chorus of San Diego, In aChord, and the San Diego Men’s Chorus as well as the Hillcrest Wind Ensemble. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12 to $25 and can be purchased at www.e-ticketsnow.com.

* More info: www.sdmc.org, www.sdwc.org, www.gmcsd.com, www.inachord.org or www.thecentersd.org/windensemble.asp.

Queer Youth Digital Media Conference

Saturday, June 3

The Center, 3909 Centre St.

The Hillcrest Youth Center’s Digital Media Project and Arco Iris Lounge/Colored Lenses Project present a Queer Youth Digital Media Conference from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Youth attendees deconstruct media, learn how they can create stories of their own and learn about youth media activism. The conference includes two breakout sessions and lunch. A highlight of the event is a documentary produced by GLBT youth of color through the Arco Iris Lounge/Colored Lenses Project. For more information on the Digital Media Project, visit www.thecentersd.org/digital.

* More info: Morgan Sully, digital media coordinator, (619) 497-2920 ext. 106 or msully@thecentersd.org; or Johanna Malaret, Arco Iris Lounge director, (619) 339-8989 or arcoirislounge@yahoo.com.

Transgender Family Law

Sunday, June 18

The Center, 3909 Centre St.

Join The Center and the Transgender Law Center for this important educational workshop, starting at 6:00 p.m. at The Center. Shane Caya from the Transgender Law Center will give a presentation on important legal issues for the transgender community, from name/gender changes to marriage and family issues.

Admission is free.

*More info: The Center, AJ Davis, (619) 692-2077 ext. 212.

Fiesta Del PAWS

Sunday, June 4

Marston Hills Estate, 1048 Myrtle Way

Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) presents Fiesta Del PAWS, an annual fund-raiser, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at an estate adjoining Balboa Park. This year’s masters of ceremonies will be NBC 7/39 news reporter Margaret Radford and FOX 6 news reporter Eric Collins. Award recipients Stefanie Powers and Joan Embery will be in attendance as well. The San Diego Humane Society will be on site with puppies, kittens, cats and dogs that are up for adoption.

PAWS is a grassroots, volunteer-driven organization providing low-income elderly, disabled and chronically-ill individuals with essential services that enable them to keep their companion animals in their homes.

Ticket prices range from $75 to $150.

* More info: (619) 297-7297, www.pawssdc.org.

Pet adoptions

Sundays

Balboa Park

Find a furry companion that will be loyal to you long after the summer flings have faded, at one of FOCAS’ (Friends of County Animal Shelters) Adoption Sundays in the Balboa Park. FOCAS has dozens of beautiful, healthy animals available for adoption one Sunday each month from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Adoption Sundays take place under the palm trees located at the first stop sign on President’s Way (at Pan American Way).

Dozens of cute ’n’ cuddly cats and dogs are looking for a loving home and a second chance at these regular adopt-a-pet events. Volunteers offer care advice and ensure pets are matched to the best parent(s). Donations are gratefully accepted.

Bring your ID, check book and a signed letter of permission from your landlord if you’re a renter.

* More info: (619) 685-3536, www.focas-sandiego.org.