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Key West PrideFest 2008 Events
For More
Information Call: 305-292-3223
• KICK OFF PARTY SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 4-6PM CRYSTAL ROOM at LA TE DA ,1125 Duval Street . This event announces and celebrates all that will unfold with Pridefest 2008. Learn more about the overall Pridefest 2008 schedule. Enjoy performances by the reigning Mr., Ms. and Miss Pridefest 2007, as well as be introduced to the new contestants who desire to wear the crowns for 2008. Complimentary buffet provided. Admission: $10 suggested donation.
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SPECIAL PRIDE SERVICE • HOMES HOUSE TOUR SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2-5 PM 4-5 Gay and lesbian community members will open the door to their lovely homes for this very special house tour. Homes selected for the tour represent the most creative and distinctive decorating styles. Admission: $20, which includes a reception at 4pm at the last house on the tour. •
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CAP (CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENT IN PRIDE) AWARDS • MS. PRIDEFEST 2008 TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 8-10PM AQUA 711 DUVAL STREET Contestants for Ms. Pridefest 2008 “enjoy being a girl!” Key West ladies will demonstrate their talents, their sense of fashion and their spontaneity in dealing with unexpected situations. Certainly Home Depot Gold Card holders and pick-up truck owners will have the competitive edge. As Ms. Pridefest 2008, the winner pledges to work with GLCC Key West on program implementation and fund raising. Admission: $10 suggested donation . • GLCC/AIDS HELP FILM FESTIVAL TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 6PM , WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 6PM TROPIC CINEMA 416 EATON STREET This event will feature films which highlight the latest information about HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention. Held at the beautiful Tropic Cinema at the corner of Duval and Eaton. Free Admission /span> • KEY WEST BUSINESS GUILD MIXER WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 , 6-8PM ISLAND HOUSE 1129 FLEMING STREET Island House, rated the #1 exclusively men’s guest house in the country, opens its doors to all for this very special event. Sponsored by the Key West Business Guild, the oldest gay business guild in the country, guests will enjoy complimentary drinks and the finest appetizers created by Island House’s personal chef and served by the hottest waiters Key West has to offer. Admission: $15 includes complimentary domestic beer, house wine, well drinks, champagne and appetizers. All proceeds benefit the Gay and Lesbian Community Center and the Key West Business Guild. • NAKED BOYS SINGING THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 8:30PM WATERFRONT THEATRE 310 WALL STREET OFF MALLORY SQUARE Naked Boys Singing is a musical comedy revue featuring an original score of 16 songs celebrating the splendors of male nudity. After thousands of performances, the show has proven to be “the little naked show that could.” Admission: $35, proceeds benefit GLCC Key West. Call 305-292-3223 for tickets. • STREET FAIR FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 12-8PM 700-900 Blocks of Duval Three blocks of the most unique concessions will be on display. From art work to health care to jewelry-it will all be there for your enjoyment. All shopper anonymous members welcomed! Free Admission • EQUALITY FLORIDA FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 5pm 513 PETRONIA METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH Representatives from Equality Florida will present a summary of the work that this organizations does on behalf of the gay,. lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender community. Special emphasis will be place on gay marriage and gay adoption legislation. Wine and cheese will be served. All are invited. No Admission • STREET FAIR FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 12-8PM, SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 10-5PM 700-900 Blocks of Duval Three blocks of the most unique concessions will be on display. From art work to health care to jewelry-it will all be there for your enjoyment. All shopper anonymous members welcomed! Free Admission • BAD BOYS PARTY FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 9PM-‘2AM ISLAND HOUSE 1129 Fleming Street How bad can the boys be in Key West? You will have to come see for yourself. This event held at Island House, the famous clothing-optional resort for men. 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. Cash bar. Clothes check available. Men only. Over 18 only. Admission: $10 suggested donation • BAD GIRLS’ PARTY & DRAG KING CONTEST FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 8-11PM Pearl’s Rainbow 525 United Street Good music, good drinks, bad girls and drag kings make a great party at the largest resort for women in the world, and the one PlanetOut.com rated 2007’s Best Inn/Hotel for Women. Admission: $10 suggested donation • PRIDEFEST 2008 PARADE SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 7PM DUVAL STREET The Pridefest 2008 parade is the most festive highlight of the week’s celebration, Over 30 entrants will participate, representing a cross section of what One Human Family is all about. Floats will be judged at the reviewing stand at 724 Duval St., above Bourbon Street Bar. Watch out for those flying beads! Free Admission • PRIDE BALL SATURDAY, JUNE 14 FOLLOWING THE PARADE AQUA 711 DUVAL STREET Continue to party immediately after the parade at this festive event. Held at Aqua, enjoy the best in drag performances and dance music to get you through the night. Admission: $10 suggested donation • SPECIAL PRIDE SERVICE SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 10AM METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, 1215 PETRONIA A special Pride Service will be held to celebrate Key West’s ONE HUMAN FAMILY. Joy, peace and acceptance will be abundant. A light brunch will be served directly after the service. All are invited • STREET PRIDE BINGO SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2PM 801 BOURBON BAR 801 DUVAL You have not played bingo until you have played in at 801 Bourbon Bar. Key West’s RV Beaumont, and also a Fire Island star, will be the host. She gives “drag queen” a new name. Prizes! Happy hour prices! And much , much more. Admission: $10 suggested donation. • PRIDE TEA DANCE SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 4-6PM LA TE DA 1125 DUVAL STREET It’s not over, ‘til it’s over! Music, dancing and drinks galore. Enjoy the spinning of our very own “Junior.” Sushi of 801 Bourbon Bar and CNN’s New Year’s Eve fame, will be on the dance floor ,along with many of her Key West “sisters!” La Te Da is famous for its tea dances and this one is not to be missed. Admission: $10 suggested donation.
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