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THE MOST UP TO DATE NEWS ON LESBIAN NIGHTLIFE:
August - September 2008
By Christy Baker
HILLCREST
Universal Complex
What’s going on at Hillcrest’s new hot spot? Universal will cater to a diverse and
sophisticated clientele who seek a sleek, yet comfortable dining and entertainment
venue. The uptown lounge, as it’s name implies, celebrates unity, embracing
Hillcrest’s predominantly gay community while welcoming an entire social spectrum
of patrons, and will follow in the footsteps of its downtown sister properties such as
Stingaree and Side Bar as a premier nightspot.
Universal features distinct, urban-entertainment concepts: Dish @ Universal
serves up an innovative menu for the restaurant, The Garden offers a unique
ambience for people to relax and sip martinis outside by the fire pits and Universal
gets the party going with its vibrant dance floor and ultra-hip indoor lounge!
1220 University Ave., universalhillcrest.com
Rich’s
You can never go wrong spending Thursday night at Richs! The newly-renovated
dance club now has ceiling-high glass windows opening up the front room and
giving you a cityscape view. Touch is the hottest weeknight event for lesbians,
taking off every Thursday. DJ Kiki spins up a fun, but sexy hip-hop and techno mix
while the hot bartenders help you get your drink on, serving $3 Miller Lites all night
long! Also check out Basic Sundays for house music in the main room and hip-hop
in the front. Sunday is mostly men but come out and show your pride with the boys!
Thursdays – Touch ladies night with hip-hop
Sundays – Basic Sundays with house music and hip hop
1051 University Ave., richssandiego.com
Urban Mo's
Thanks to its central Hillcrest location, Mo’s pulls a decent crowd pretty much every
night! DJ Tova and DJ Lauren spin up the beats on a regular basis and ladies
come out just to shake their asses to these two! The crowd is always mixed, all
ages, heavy on the men, but usually with a fair number of lesbians and a few cool
straight couples thrown in. The music is always going off and the crowd is never
boring! Saturdays are Kicker’s Country Night. Inside you'll find cowboys and
cowgirls on the dance floor livin' it up…you’ll feel like you’re on your own
Brokeback Mountain! You know you’re a Mo, so come on down to the place that’s
named after the Mo in each and every one of us!
Saturdays – Kicker’s Country Night
308 University Ave., 619.491.0400, urbanmos.com
Brass Rail
Where do you go to Get Your Game On? Sundays at the Brass Rail is the new
hang out for the girls to play with each other all day! Doors open at 12pm and the
bar is filled with fun games like Beer Pong, Ping Pong, and even video games!
With 50-cent beer specials, Sunday at the Brass Rail offers a perfect summer
hang out! Also check out Manic Mondays featuring stellar hits from the 80’s.
Mostly a male crowd but with 80-cent well drinks, even the ladies will want to join
the 80’s dance party revolution!
The Brass Rail is a unique venue which originally opened in downtown San Diego
in the early 1930s and moved to the Hillcrest area in the 1960s. The bar has gone
through many changes throughout the years but has always been known as the
oldest gay bar in San Diego!
Sundays – Come Get Your Game On
Mondays – Manic Mondays with 80’s hits
3797 5th Ave., 619.298.2233, thebrassrailsd.com
Numbers
G Spot has arrived and will soon be the hottest women’s night in SoCal! The
newest women’s night takes place every Friday with eye-opening entertainment
from the Lipstik Inc. girls. Special performances from the girls at midnight will leave
you coming back for more! G Spot will be presented weekly, replacing the club
night formerly known as Bad Kitties. Doors open at 8pm and $3 Miller Lite, free
shots, and shot specials will keep you dancing all night long!
Newsflash: Sunday belongs to the ladies too at Numbers! 607 Events has
introduced Pulse, the place to wind up or down from a good weekend. Check
607events.com for details!
Fridays – G Spot with hip-hop and house music
Sundays – Pulse
3811 Park Blvd., 619.294.9005, 607events.com
NORTHPARK
Hawthorn’s Lounge
It’s Happy Hump Day…where are you going to unwind and let loose on
Wednesday? Hawthorn’s Lounge is hot, trendy, and the new girl-magnet in
Northpark, offering a vibrant night of entertainment for the ladies every
Wednesday! Two huge rooms, a dance floor, plenty of lounge space, a state-of-
the art bar, and a street side patio make for a sophisticated, fun atmosphere. DJ
Kiki keeps you moving all night with the latest hip hop. Enjoy $3 draft beers and sip
on $4 Hawthorn's martinis. The event starts at 10pm. Spread the word and see
you all on Wednesday night!
Wednesdays – Ladies Night
For reservations visit hawthornssd.com or call 619.295.1688
2895 University Ave., 619.295.1688, hawthornssd.com, 607events.com
Bacchus House
Drag it Out on Tuesday night! Bacchus House hosts the San Diego Drag King
contest on Tuesdays. Kick back with $3 Heinekens and Sky Martinis and cheer on
your favorite drag king performance. The Kings offer a wide variety of acts, always
leaving you entertained! Also, if you love 90’s music, check out Psyche 90’s night
on Thursday-- mostly men, but, hey, with 90-cent cover and drinks, who doesn’t
want to bust out the Ace of Bass and Real McCoy dance moves?!
Tuesdays – The San Diego Drag Kings
3054 University Ave., 619.299.2032, bacchushouse.com
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
Bourbon Street
Yes, it’s summer time, and that means boobs at Bourbon! Back by popular
demand, Bourbon Street hosts its widely popular Wet T-shirt contest on Sunday
nights. Also Ashley Matte performs live in the front room from 7pm-9pm.
Fridays is Ladies Happy Hour. Enjoy the warm summer evening and meet up with
friends and surround yourself with hot girls. Show off your skills and enjoy a game
or two of pool in the upstairs lounge or enjoy the view from the balcony overseeing
the jam-packed patio. Women of all ages seem drawn to Bourbon for its down-
south ambience and super-friendly bartenders!
Fridays – Ladies Happy Hour from 4-7pm with $3 martinis
Sundays – Wet T-shirt contest and Ashley Matte performs live
4612 Park Blvd., University Heights, 619.291.4943, bourbonstreetsd.com
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