*An official SF Pride event honoring our community Grand Marshalls and benefit for REAF*
Tickets on sale at www.helpisontheway.org.
On Thursday, June 27th The Richmond-Ermet AIDS Foundation, William Grant and Sons, and The Starlight Room proudly present the return of “Swallow Your Pride” Pride week extravaganza at the legendary Starlight Room high atop the Sir Francis Drake hotel. Mermaid-in residence Cassandra Cass greets you at the door from within her dazzling shell as from 8-10pm gue...
*An official SF Pride event honoring our community Grand Marshalls and benefit for REAF*
Tickets on sale at www.helpisontheway.org.
On Thursday, June 27th The Richmond-Ermet AIDS Foundation, William Grant and Sons, and The Starlight Room proudly present the return of “Swallow Your Pride” Pride week extravaganza at the legendary Starlight Room high atop the Sir Francis Drake hotel. Mermaid-in residence Cassandra Cass greets you at the door from within her dazzling shell as from 8-10pm guests enjoy scrumptious appetizers, complimentary cocktails courtesy of Stolichnaya and Reyka vodka, Milagro tequila, Hendrick’s gin, and Sailor Jerry rum as we honor our community Pride Grand Marshalls including the legendary Marlena, Bebe Sweetbriar, Bay Times co-publisher and editor Dr. Betty L. Sullivan who shares the honor with with her partner and Bay Times co-publisher and editor Jennifer L. Viegas, and Grand Marshall nominee Randy Schiller for his years of support of the Richmond-Ermet AIDS Foundation.
Empress XXX and Queen of the Starlight Room Donna Sachet welcomes special guest host Miss Gay USA 2013 Mercedez Munro and National Spokesperson for community partner GLAAD, Wilson Cruz. Live performances by Bay Area and beyond Broadway, cabaret, and recording superstars Leanne Borghesi and Brian Kent as well as a special performance by SF Pride 2013 Main Stage artists Gypsy Love with Kippy Marks. Watch for "Top Chef" star Tim Nugent making a guest appearance during the VIP reception!
After 10pm the dance floor heats up with internationally acclaimed DJ Pornstar with cocktails and dancing until close after midnight. One hundred percent of ticket sales goes directly to The Richmond-Ermet AIDS Foundation to help community members in need at this must-attend Pride Week community event.
All Swallow Your Pride guests also receive $10 off admission to the official Swallow Your Pride after-party at Beatbox hosted by Bebe Sweetbriar herself.
Tickets are $50 VIP (8pm-close with hosted bar and appetizers 8-10pm) and $15 (10 pm admission for dance party only with one drink ticket) or $60/$20 at the door. For advance tickets, visit www.helpisontheway.org or call the box office at (415) 273-1620. Produced by Michael Pagan and Patrik Gallineaux.