Big Gay Memorial Day Weekend Guide

Below, we have a slightly revamped event guide, including some nods to other homo outposts besides the ever-familiar New York, San Francisco and LA.  

First off, it’s International Mr. Leather and Grabby Awards weekend in Chicago, where our trusty Sword correspondant is twittering as we speak along with Sister Roma — and where Tony Buff will be hosting a blood orgy, apparently.

It’s also Black Pride weekend in D.C., and also Pride weekend in Pensacola and Birmingham, England.

This weekend also marks the close of the Toronto lesbigay Film Festival, the Queer Up North Festival in Manchester, England, and the Honolulu Rainbow Pride Film Festival.

And, as always, click here for The Sword’s guide to regular weekly events happening Friday – Sunday in SF, NY & LA. Oh and don’t forget about the foam party if you’re in Salt Lake City!

Below, some special Memorial Day highlights.

Memorial Day Weekend @ Russian River Resort
The woods of Guerneville
all weekend

The pool-side man-bears at this country homo haven will suck you in, spin you around and fuck you so hard you’ll be shitting back-country back hair for days. And on Sunday, Frenchie Davis — that minor diva of several years back from American Idol — performs by the pool.

FRIDAY:  Beige @ Charlie Horse
SATURDAY: Underworld @ 550 Barneveld; Tattoo @ The Stud; Gentlemen’s Techno v. Honey Soundsystem
SUNDAY: Stompy @ Cafe Cocomo; Madonna Tribute Night @ Cat Club; Carnaval Sunga Party @ Truck

The Final Trash Friday @ Splash (Downstairs)
50 W. 17th Street
10PM – 4AM

We normally wouldn’t recommend heading to this circuit party in a can, but our favorite perv promoter Daniel Nardicio is throwing his last bash in the basement featuring some kids from Broke Straight Boys, cheap drinks, free Fleet enema giveaways in honor of Fleet Week, and some slutty go-go twinks. Free until 1AM if you drop Daniel’s name at the door.

FRIDAY: Head Doctor @ Therapy; Frisky Fridays @ Dtox
SATURDAY: Tubway/Castle @ Mr. Black;  Fire Island Pines Art Project
SUNDAY: Garden of Ono; Vandam @ Greenhouse; Glitter & Gutter Ball @ Santos Party House

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¡Bulla! @ Jimmy’s Lounge
6202 Santa Monica Blvd
Sunday, 3PM – 8PM, free

DJ Josh Peace spins hip-hop and sugar pop at the premiere of this new bi-weekly outdoor salsa-fest. With a live five-piece Puerto Rican orchestra and cheap margaritas rounding out the one-two-three steps, this patio party may just be the uncut chorizo buffet you’ve been waiting for.

FRIDAY: SuperSonic @ MJs; Shits & Giggles
SATURDAY: Red Light @ Fubar
SUNDAY: Maneuvers @ Eleven

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