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We try our best to get the word out to our readers about what’s happening around the valley. We make every effort to publish accurate information for upcoming events. The BottomLine invites and appreciates receiving your announcements, notices and press releases for upcoming events, shows and activities taking place in the Coachella Valley. We do have one special request—please get the announcements to us at least three weeks prior to the event. Feel free to call The BottomLine office at 760.323.0552 for any questions regarding our calendar deadline. Please send your event listings and/or press releases to calendar@psbottomline.com or fax to 619.542.0076

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7
Drop in Writers Group at the Center
Meets the first Friday of each month in the Community Resource Room beginning at 5 pm. The Center, 3909 Centre Street, Hillcrest.

The B-52s at the House of Blues
The B-52s are known as “the world’s greatest party band” and have attracted legions of faithful, fun-seeking fans with their unique sound and quirky style, mixing New Wave and dance music. House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave, San Diego. For more information go to hob.com or call 619.299.2583.

Skin Dance Party at Urban Mo’s
Show off your tattoos and come start the weekend off with some of the friendliest and hottest men in town! Featuring the music of DJ Taj, from 7 pm until close. Bud Light draft specials all night long! Urban Mo’s, 308 University Ave, San Diego. For more info go to urbanmos.com.

The Fabulous Flame Follies at Flame
Come see the Fabulous Flame Follies with your hostess Ashley O’Day. The show begins at 7:45 pm. Flame, 3780 Park Blvd., San Diego. For more info check out flamesd.com.

Half Price Happy Hour at Hawthorn’s
New Happy Hour includes half-priced wine, beer and specialty drinks. Monday through Friday 5 until 7 pm at Hawthorn’s, 2895 University Ave, San Diego. For more information go to sdpix.com.

Nostalgia Fridays at Flick’s
New for Fridays are $3 pints of well drinks all night with free pool, free darts and free pizza from 6 pm. Enjoy popular ‘80s videos! Flicks, 1017 University Ave, San Diego. For more info go to sdpix.com.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8
San Diego Front Runners
Front Runners provides running and walking activities for the LGBT community. Meet every Monday and/or Wednesday by the southeast corner of Sixth and Laurel under the big tree in Balboa Park at 6 pm or every Saturday at 8 am. For more information contact frwsd.org.

Potters Guild Annual Sale
Looking for unique gifts? Visit the San Diego Potters’ Guild’s (SDPG) biannual sale on November 8th and 9th in Balboa Park. Located in the Park’s Spanish Village patio area, the sale features thousands of pieces of hand-made ceramics by many of San Diego’s finest potters. From 10 am until 4 pm. Spanish Village is located south of the Zoo on Village Place. For information call the Guild at 619.239.0507.

Celebrate Sexuality Workshop
Facilitated by Michael Kimmel, MA, MSW, LCSW, this workshop will explore the relationship between mental, physical and sexual health. Beginning at 1 pm, The Celebrate Sexuality workshop will be held at The San Diego LGBT Community Center, 3909 Centre Street in Hillcrest. For more information or to reserve a space in the workshop, contact Patrick Loose at The Center.

Saturday Brunch at Lei Lounge
Lei Lounge is now open Saturdays for brunch, the same award-winning menu and the same delicious drink special $3 champagne cocktails and bloody’s beginning at 11 am. Lei Lounge, 4622 Park Boulevard, San Diego. For more info check out leilounge.com

Betty’s All You Can Eat Mexican Brunch
Featuring Bloody Betty Bar & bottomless sangria or champagne! Beginning at 10 am until 2pm. Baja Betty’s, 1421 University Ave, San Diego. For more info check out bajabetty.com

kd lang at the Copley Symphony Hall
See her at 750 B Street, Downtown San Diego. For more information see the San Diego City Scene section of this issue beginning on page 22, or call 619.235.0804.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
One of Shakespeare’s most enduring and popular works, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a delightful comedy about how love makes fools of us all. Four young lovers escape to the forest, where fairies thrive and mischief beckons, while hapless actors prepare a play to present at a royal wedding. With a magic potion that grants love at first sight, anything is possible! For more information and tickets visit TheOldGlobe.org or phone 619.23.GLOBE.

Kicker’s Cowboy Fun at Urban Mo’s
The best country music and dancing in all of San Diego. Free dance lessons starting at 7 pm with a bunch of hot country boys and girls. Y’all come down now, ya hear! Urban Mo’s, 308 University Ave, San Diego. For more info go to urbanmos.com

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Enjoy San Diego’s best and Hillcrest’s favorite farmers market. On Normal Street next to the DMV in Hillcrest. Rain or shine! Produce, crafts, food and entertainment.

Potters Guild Annual Sale
Looking for unique gifts? Visit the San Diego Potters’ Guild’s (SDPG) biannual sale on November 8 - 9 in Balboa Park. Located in the Park’s Spanish Village patio area, the sale features thousands of pieces of hand-made ceramics by many of San Diego’s finest potters. From 10 am until 4 pm. Spanish Village is located south of the Zoo on Village Place. For information call the Guild at 619.239.0507.

Sunday Brunch at Urban Mo’s
Come in for our fabulous Sunday Brunch from 10 am until 2 pm. Just $19.95, build your own Bloody Mary Cocktail! Urban Mo’s, 308 University Ave, San Diego. For more info go to urbanmos.com

Babette’s Bingo at Martinis
Babette will be calling Bingo ‘80s style at Martini’s. Lunch will be served from 11 am until 1pm and Babette will be serving her brand of bingo up until 2 pm. Call to reserve your groups spot. Martini’s Above Fourth is located at 3940 Fourth Avenue in Hillcrest.

Hawthorn’s Sunday Brunch
$3 Mimosas and $3.25 Bloody Marys with a dog-friendly patio. From 10:00 am until 4:00 pm Hawthorn’s is located in the North Park Theatre, 2895 University Ave, San Diego. For more info go to hawthornssd.com

The Remedy Sunday Brunch at Lei Lounge
Remixed Sunday daytime drinking and lounge event with live DJ! From 10 am until 4 pm. Lei Lounge, 4622 Park Boulevard, San Diego. For more info check out leilounge.com

Game On at the Brass Rail!
Come get your game on! Sundays at the Brass Raill .50 cent beer bust, ping pong, beer pong, flip cup, Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution beginning at 2 pm. Brass Rail, 3796 5th Ave, San Diego. For more info check out brassrailsd.com

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
One of Shakespeare’s most enduring and popular works, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a delightful comedy about how love makes fools of us all. For more information and tickets visit TheOldGlobe.org or phone 619.23.GLOBE.

Hillcrest Comedy Show at Bamboo Lounge
Hillcrest Comedy that spotlights local stand-up talent, holds a show inside the beautiful Bamboo Lounge on the second Sunday of every month. Different comedians who will keep the audience laughing all night long appear each month. Patrons have the option of drinking and dining at the venue. Cover charge is $4. Beginning at 8 pm, The Bamboo Lounge is located at 1475 University Avenue. For more information go to hillcrestcomedy.com

Detour at Mo's
Come play on Sunday night with your DJ, alternating from Dj Taj or Dj Steven. $2 Cover. High-energy dance music for a real weekend close! Urban Mo's, 308 University Ave, San Diego. For more info go to urbanmos.com

MONDAY NOVEMBER 10
San Diego Front Runners
Front Runners provides running and walking activities for the LGBT community. Meet every Monday and/or Wednesday by the southeast corner of Sixth and Laurel under the big tree in Balboa Park at 6 pm or every Saturday at 8 am. For more information contact frwsd.org

Men’s Health and Sexuality
The Center’s Behavioral Health Services is offering a new men’s group focusing on health and sexuality. The free group will meet on Mondays at The Center’s Health Services Center. The group will provide men a venue to openly talk with other men about their experiences, and teach men how to talk about safety, sex, and building relationships. All men are welcome to attend. Beginning at 7 pm for more information about the group, contact 619.260.6380, ext. 105.The Center’s Health Services is located at 2313 El Cajon Boulevard in North Park

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 11
Hillcrest Business Association Monthly Meeting
Do you own a business in Hillcrest? Then, most likely you are a member of the Hillcrest Business Improvement Association. This monthly meeting is about you and what the HBIA does in our neighborhood. Everyone is welcome at this public meeting. Joyce Beers Community Center in the Uptown Shopping District. For more information go to hillcrestbusinessassociation.com

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12
San Diego Front Runners
Front Runners provides running and walking activities for the LGBT community. Meet every Monday and/or Wednesday by the southeast corner of Sixth and Laurel under the big tree in Balboa Park at 6 pm or every Saturday at 8 am. For more information contact frwsd.org

San Diego Pix Presents The Dreamgirls Review
Every Wednesday night at 8 pm enjoy a night of celebrity impersonators, comedy, dance and pure illusions that will leave you begging for more. While you enjoy the show, make sure to order some delicious appetizers and entrées. Starring a rotating cast every week. Urban Mo's, 308 University Ave, San Diego. For more info go to urbanmos.com

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13
Register for the largest earthquake drill in U.S. History @ SHAKEOUT.ORG THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13.2008 AT 11A.M.
So Cal will hold the largest earthquake drill in U.S. History. Please take time to participate or get prepared for the big one. Please visit us @ shakeout.org

North Park Farmers Market
The North Park Farmers Market is open every Thursday at 3 pm until sunset. Visitors can browse from a wide selection of fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers and other items. The farmers market is a great place to stock up on low priced, fresh items for the upcoming week. Also, a number of promotional booths are available to provide information about local businesses and services. Musicians are usually on hand to entertain shoppers. The North Park Farmers Market is located in the south parking lot of CVS Pharmacy at the corner of North Park Way at Herman Avenue.

San Diego Pix presents WET at Bourbon Street
San Diego's hottest wet underwear/t-shirt contest with your host Johnathan Hale, every Thursday at Bourbon Street. Beginning at 10 pm with the show starting at 11:15 sharp. Bourbon Street, 4612 Park Blvd, San Diego. For more information go to sdpix.com

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
One of Shakespeare’s most enduring and popular works, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a delightful comedy about how love makes fools of us all. For more information and tickets visit TheOldGlobe.org or phone 619.23.GLOBE.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15
San Diego Front Runners
Front Runners provides running and walking activities for the LGBT community. Meet every Monday and/or Wednesday by the southeast corner of Sixth and Laurel under the big tree in Balboa Park at 6 pm or every Saturday at 8 am. For more information contact frwsd.org

Dr. Seuss’How The Grinch Stole Christmas! at the Old Globe
America’s favorite holiday fable, back for its eleventh incredible year, is a wonderful, whimsical production that will once again jump right off the pages of the classic Dr. Seuss book and onto the Old Globe stage. Come take part in the fun as The Globe is transformed into snow-covered Whoville right down to the last can of Who-hash! For more information and tickets visit TheOldGlobe.org or phone 619.23.GLOBE.

Kicker’s Cowboy Fun at Urban Mo’s
The best country music and dancing in all of San Diego. Free dance lessons starting at 7 pm with a bunch of hot country boys and girls. Y’all come down now, ya hear! Urban Mo's, 308 University Ave, San Diego. For more info go to urbanmos.com

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Enjoy San Diego’s best and Hillcrest’s favorite farmers market. On Normal Street next to the DMV in Hillcrest. Rain or shine! Produce, crafts, food and entertainment.

Doggie Lovers Day at the Fleet Museum
In the spirit of “Animal Grossology,” celebrate the great, goofy and gross things about dogs. Watch dog tricks and agility demonstrations, see the latest in canine couture at the doggie fashion show, chat with certified trainers about doggie dilemmas, and fall in love with adoptable pooches (and kitties) from the San Diego Humane Society. 12 pm until 4 pm, free with admission to the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park 619.238.1233.

Sunday Brunch at Urban Mo’s
Come in for our fabulous Sunday Brunch from 10 am until 2 pm. Just $19.95, build your own Bloody Mary Cocktail! Urban Mo’s, 308 University Ave, San Diego. For more info go to urbanmos.com

Detour at Mo’s
Come play on Sunday night with your DJ, alternating from Dj Taj or Dj Steven. $2 Cover. High-energy dance music for a real weekend close! Urban Mo’s, 308 University Ave, San Diego. For more info go to urbanmos.com

MONDAY NOVEMBER 17
San Diego Front Runners
Front Runners provides running and walking activities for the LGBT community. Meet every Monday and/or Wednesday by the southeast corner of Sixth and Laurel under the big tree in Balboa Park at 6 pm or every Saturday at 8 am. For more information contact frwsd.org

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18
Hillcrest History Guild Fundraiser
Dance to Sue Palmer while overlooking Balboa Park atop the Park Manor Hotel. Only $25 includes appetizers. Purchase your tickets at the HHG website hillcresthistory.org or call 619.260.1929.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19
San Diego Front Runners
Front Runners provides running and walking activities for the LGBT community. Meet every Monday and/or Wednesday by the southeast corner of Sixth and Laurel under the big tree in Balboa Park at 6 pm or every Saturday at 8 am. For more information contact frwsd.org

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20
North Park Farmers Market
The North Park Farmers Market is open every Thursday at 3 pm until sunset. Visitors can browse from a wide selection of fruits, vegetables, nuts, flowers and other items. The farmers market is a great place to stock up on low priced, fresh items for the upcoming week. Also, a number of promotional booths are available to provide information about local businesses and services. Musicians are usually on hand to entertain shoppers. The North Park Farmers Market is located in the south parking lot of CVS Pharmacy at the corner of North Park Way at Herman Avenue.

Preview–Diversionary Presents West Coast Premiere of Scrooge in Rouge
Three actors play 23 roles in the gayest Christmas show you’ll see this year!
Diversionary Theatre’s third production of the 2008-2009 season is the new holiday show Scrooge in Rouge—A British Music Hall Christmas Carol, a quick-change, cross-dressing version of the Dickens classic, set in a Victorian music hall where three actors play 23 roles! Running November 20-December 21. For more information go to diversionary.org or call 619.220.6830.

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! at the Old Globe
America’s favorite holiday fable, back for its eleventh incredible year, is a wonderful, whimsical production that will once again jump right off the pages of the classic Dr. Seuss book and onto the Old Globe stage. Come take part in the fun as The Globe is transformed into snow-covered Whoville right down to the last can of Who-hash! For more information and tickets visit TheOldGlobe.org or phone 619.23.GLOBE.

San Diego Pix presents WET @ Bourbon Street
San Diego’s hottest Wet underwear/teeshirt contest with your host Johnathan Hale every Thursday at Bourbon Street. Beginning at 10 pm with the show starting at 11:15 sharp. Bourbon Street, 4612 Park Blvd, San Diego. For more information go to sdpix.com

Mark Your Calendar

Every Week
Front Runners
Front Runners provides running and walking activities for the LGBT community. It meets every Monday and/or Wednesday at 6 pm in Balboa Park at the southeast corner of Sixth and Laurel under the big tree. The group also meets Saturday 8 am to10 am. For more information visit frsdweb.org.

Ballroom and Latin Dance club and class
Class meets every Tuesday from 7 pm to 9:30 pm at SHOOTERZ bar at 3815 30th street in North Park for more information visit kpdancehouse.com.

Guys, Games & Grub
First Wednesday of the month a fun, free, social activity for Gay, Bisexual and Transgender men. We meet in the auditorium of The Center to play a wide variety of board games and card games. Beer, sodas, and pizza are served. It you are looking for something new to do and want to make some new friends, please join us! We have an even mix of men representing all age groups, so the answer is yes: there will be other guys your age at Game Night. (Because we serve alcohol, this event is 21+) Our goal is to provide a fun, casual, social environment for men to relax and make new friends. 3909 Centre Street, San Diego. For more information call 619.692.2077 or visit thecentersd.org

BINGO At The Center
Join us in the Center’s auditorium every Tuesday night for BINGO and help us raise funds for The Center’s programs and services. It costs only $10 to play a 10 game pack. Plus, you can increase your chances of winning by purchasing additional game packs for only $5 each! They also feature special games like “U-Pick-Em” and “Double Action.” We give away $800 in pay outs every week. Must be over 18 to play. What's more, six lucky guests will win non-cash prizes just for walking in the door ... everything from Starbucks cards to donated gift certificates to local restaurants. Our early bird game begins at 6:50 pm and our regular games run from 7 - 9 pm. 3909 Centre Street, San Diego. For more information call 619.692.2077 or visit thecentersd.org