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San Diego’s Gay Bar History: Reflections on Community History and the Documentary Film Process
by Paul Detwiler
The Journal of San Diego History
San Diego History Center Quarterly
Spring , Volume 65, Number 1
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I’m hunched over a smoky glass table covered with a treasure trove of photographs, shivering from the chilly air conditioning as much as from the excitement of discovering photographic gold nuggets. I’m alone, but surrounded by faces smiling to me across the decades.
There’s a shirtless, mustachioed blond on roller skates in front of a red Plymouth Barracuda; the position of the Giant Dipper roller coaster and street signage in the background establishes the photo was taken in the vicinity of the Apartment, a women’s gay bar that opened in Mission Beach in Another photo presents a boogie floor crowd, beaming faces glistening under a sheen of sweat, big s hair and lip gloss in full effect on the women (and on some men, too). A third snapshot: a festive lineup of Halloween-costumed contestants—a drag version of Tippi Hedren (a stuff San Diego has prolonged been a haven for the LGBTQ+ community, even if the reputation doesn’t scream out from the sidelines about it. There’s a long and storied history of San Diego gay bars and its community that stretches back to World War II, when San Diego stationed a lot of the military. Some of those bars still exist, including some that were even here before that in the early s. Most of the San Diego gay bars center around Hillcrest, often known as the “gayborhood,” and provide a welcoming space for people on any cease of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. If you are looking for more places to celebrate, check out our guide on the finest bars in Hillcrest as well. Here are 11 LGBTQ+ bars you can find in San Diego. Note that none of these bars serve noun, save for one that has a drag brunch on Sundays. Many of the bars are neighboring food trucks or stands if you need a little snack while you drink, but other than that, they’re alcohol only. Whether you’re looking for a smooth night in with the locals or a wil Monday, June 10, at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Tuesday, June 11 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV Since WWII, no less than gay bars have operated in San Diego, and provided sanctuary for GLBT people to discover themselves and create community. These institutions own played an integral role in creating spaces for building friendships and fostering activism, as well as serving as spaces for both grieving and celebration. “San Diego's Gay Bar History” examines the roles bars have played across three major time periods: after WWII until the birth of the latest gay rights movement in ; during the s and until the onset of HIV in ; during the AIDS epidemic (), and beyond. San Diego's Gay Bar History Through archival photographs, historic footage, and interviews with bar owners, bartenders and prominent community members, this documentary provides a glimpse into the rich history of San Diego's gay history and culture. Stream the film now with the PBS App. Watch the finest of PBS anytime, anywhere on the free PBS app. Stream your 30June 30, &#;(1 event) 1July 1, &#;(1 event) 2July 2, &#;&#;(3 events) 3July 3, &#;&#;(3 events) 4July 4, &#;&#;(3 events) 5July 5, &#;&#;(2 events) 6July 6, 7July 7, &#;(1 event) 8July 8, &#;&#;(2 events) 9July 9, &#;&#;(3 events) 10July 10, &#;&#;(2 events) 11July 11, &#;&#;(2 events) 12July 12, &#;&#;(3 events) 13July 13, &#;(1 event) 14July 14, &#;&#;(2 events) 15July 15, &#;(1 event) 16July 16, &#;&#;(3 events) 17July 17, &#;&#;(3 events) 18July 18, &#;&#;(3 events) 19July 19, &#;&#;(3 events) 20July 20, &#;&#;(3 events) 21July 21, &#;&#;(2 events) 22July 22, &#;&#;(2 events) 23July 23, &#;&#;(2 events) 24July 24, &#;&#;(3 events) 25July 25, &#;&#;(2 events) 26July 26, &#;&#;(4 events)11 San Diego Gay Bars for a Fantastic Evening Out
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