KeyWestPride'12_EventGuide

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Daily • DAILY. Barefoot Billy’s Jet Ski Tour. Home of the Island Jet Ski Tour. Expert guides deliver a 27 mile “must do” adventure from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico and back. Unique points of interest and playtime. Choose from three of Key West’s best beach resort locations. Free shuttle. 305-735-2241. www.barefootbillys.com. $$ • DAILY. Blu Q Water Adventures. Come play in the biggest pool in the world. Sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, and more! Book your trip today on Key West’s #1 Gay Men’s Adventure for over 15 years. Clothing-optional, men-only excursions available. Call Captain Steve at 305-923-7245. www. bluqkeywest.com. Blu Q | 200 Margaret Street.$$ • DAILY. Gay Key West Visitor Center. Make this your first stop at Pride. Pick up your Pride Guides, t-shirts, One Human Family stickers and bracelets, sponsor info, and more! Let us help you find your way around our island with our Gay Key West Map& Directory. Key West Business Guild | 513 Truman Avenue. • DAILY. Hard Rock Café. Love all. Serve all – a rockin’ martini! Tour the mansion, view memorabilia, and enjoy music as you sip a special priced martini at the Hard Rock downstairs and upstairs bars, Thurs thru Sun 5-7pm. Enjoy your martini and the best views of the Pride Parade on Sunday 5-8pm. Pet Friendly. Hard Rock Cafe | 313 Duval Street • DAILY. Pride Scavenger Hunt. Great fun as a group or a single. Pick up your Pride Scavenger Hunt Form at the Gay Key West Visitor Center and spend the week getting to know our special town. Return your completed form before 4pm Sunday for a chance to win great prizes! Key West Business Guild | 513 Truman Avenue

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Wednesday June 6, 2012 See our Daily Listing for More Ideas

• 12:00pm. Pride Luncheon with Fagbug. Activist Erin Davies gives our keynote address and reminds us that it is our choices not our circumstances that define us. Co-Sponsored by the Key West High School Gay Straight Alliance. RSVP Required. 305-294-4603. Marriott Beachside | 3841 N Roosevelt Blvd $$ • 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. The Island House Celebrates Pride (All Welcome). This award-winning, all-male resort hosts our Key West Pride kick-off party! Complimentary champagne, cocktails, and tasty hors d’oeuvres served by the hottest boys in Key West. All Adults Welcome. Island House | 1129 Fleming Street $$ • 6:00 pm. 5th Annual AIDS Help Film Festival: The Cockettes. This is an exuberant documentary about San Fran’s gender-bending hippie troupe that performed in the 60’s and 70’s. Directed by activist David Weissman. Sponsored by the Education Department at AIDS Help. Free. Tropic Cinema | 416 Eaton Street • 8:00pm. Fagbug: The Movie. This thought provoking film chronicles Erin Davies’ 58 day tour of 29 states in a VW Bug that was vandalized with the slurs “Fag” and “UR Gay.” Presented by the AIDS Help Education Department. Co-Sponsored by the KWHS GSA and the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory. Reception at 7:30pm.Q&A with Erin to follow film. Free. Tropic Cinema | 416 Eaton Street • 8:00pm - 10:00 pm. Miss Key West Pride at 801. Pride meets Glam in this 15th annual competition between drag queens based on looks, talent, and of course, personality! Contestants are limited to men dressed as women. For info on competing, call 305-731-9055. All Adults Welcome. 801 Bourbon Bar | 801 Duval Street $

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• 11:00pm - 12:30 am. 801 Girls Show Their Pride. Let Sushi and all her “Girls” welcome you to The Cabaret and Key West Pride. This show is filled with naughty fun so bring your friends and your dollars upstairs and discover the largest Drag House on the island. All Adults Welcome. 801 Bourbon Bar | 801 Duval Street $

Thursday June 7, 2012 See our Daily Listing for More Ideas

• 12:00pm - 5:00 pm. Island House Men at Work & Play Pool Party. This clothing-optional pool party is for Men Only. Poolside Cafe and loungers, tanning deck with misting system, two hot tubs, steam room, sauna, and gym. Towels and clothes check provided. Island House | 1129 Fleming Street $ • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Barefoot Wine Beach Clean-up. Give back to this special Key West community by participating in a beach clean-up! Sacks, gloves, and t-shirt provided. Meet at the Beach. Enjoy an after celebration with wine and appetizers sponsored by Barefoot Wine. Smathers Beach | West End of South Roosevelt Blvd. • 5:30pm - 7:30 pm. Bourbon’s Happy Hour. Enjoy great drink prices while you people watch at this Duval Street Bar. Guys are invited to check-out the back Garden Bar and enjoy poolside happy hour and the New Orleans House clothing-optional pool. Bourbon Street Pub | 724 Duval Street • 6:00pm. 5th Annual AIDS Help Film Festival: We Were Here. This moving documentary blends archival footage with new interviews to create a retrospective of a ravaged community. SKYPE interview with director, David Weissman. Sponsored by the Education Department at AIDS Help. Free. Tropic Cinema | 416 Eaton Street • 8:00 pm. Fagbug: The Movie. Presented by the AIDS Help Education Department. Co-Sponsored by the Key West High School Gay Straight Alliance and the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory. Tropic Cinema | 416 Eaton Street

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• 8:00pm - 11:00 pm. Ms. Key West Pride at Aqua. This ain’t no pageant! Real women compete for real prizes in this evening that proves what we all know—girls just want to have fun! Interview, First Date Wear, and Sleepwear. Entries welcome night of event! Very Adult. All Welcome. Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval Street $ • 10:00pm - 12:00 am. Sunset Watersports Men-Only Tea Dance at Sea. This unique nighttime, clothing-optional, men-only cruise puts a new spin on Tea Dance! DJ spins great music. Cruise includes draft beer, wine, champagne, and appetizers. Call 305-296-2554 for reservations. Sunset Watersports | 201 William Street $$

Friday June 8, 2012

See our Daily Listing for More Ideas • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Fury’s LGBTA Ultimate Adventure. Sailing, snorkeling, jet skiing, parasailing, kayaking, rock climbing wall, water trampoline, and water toys! Breakfast, lunch, beer, wine, and soda included. Departs from the Historic Seaport at 631 Greene Street. 305-294-8899. Fury Water Adventures | 631 Greene Street $$ • 12:00pm - 4:00 pm. Equator Pool Party & BBQ (All Welcome). Grab your swim suit and don’t forget your appetite! Take an insider’s peek at this awardwinning men’s resort when Equator goes All Welcome for this DELICIOUS Pride pool party. Complimentary food, drinks, and sun! Equator Resort | 818 Fleming Street $ • 6:00pm. 5th Annual AIDS Help Film Festival: The Adonis Factor. This complex and sometimes inflammatory documentary both champions and critiques the gay gym-rat culture. Directed by Christopher Hines. Sponsored by the Education Department at AIDS Help. Tropic Cinema | 416 Eaton Street • 6:00pm - 9:00 pm. Big Ruby’s Poolside Happy Hour (All Welcome). You’re invited to peek inside one of the most beautiful LGBT properties on the is-

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land. Great DJ, scrumptious food, and drinks included. Bring your friends or willingness to make new friends! Big Ruby’s | 409 Appelrouth Lane $ • 7:00pm - 10:00 pm. Mr. Key West Pride at Bourbon. These boys show some skin as they compete to win the coveted crown! Swimsuit, Costume, and Strip competitions. Entries Welcome Night of Event. Doors Open at 7pm. Event begins at 8pm. Very Adult. All Welcome. Bourbon Street Pub | 724 Duval Street $ • 8:00pm. Fagbug: The Movie. Presented by the AIDS Help Education Department. Co-Sponsored by the Key West High School Gay Straight Alliance and the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory. Tropic Cinema | 416 Eaton Street • 8:00pm - 11:00 pm. Boogie Nights at Pearl’s. Dust off your go-go boots, get out your polyester, and get down tonight at this disco dance party. DJ Rude Girl spins the most popular tunes of the era. Festive drinks, appetizers, and “special” brownies available at the bar. All welcome. Pearl’s Key West | 525 United $ • 11:00pm - 12:30 am. ‘Reality is a Drag’ Show at Aqua. Inga and all ‘the girls’ have created a special razzle-dazzle filled PRIDE show that you won’t want to miss! Bring your dollars and your friends for a great night of interactive fun. All Adults Welcome. Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval Street $ • 11:59 pm - 4:00 am. Cock Shock in the Saloon. Stop in where the real men come to play in the Dungeon or just hang out on the patio. Beer Bust Every Friday along with the Cock Shock contest at midnight! Key West’s only Leather/Levi Bar. Open until 4am. Men Only. Saloon One | 801 Duval Street $ • 12:30am - 3:00 am. Aqua’s Fruits of the Rainbow Dance Party. Get your Pride ON! Dress in your favorite colors of the rainbow. Dance into

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the wee hours of the morning to the hottest tunes spun by DJ Junior. Largest dance floor in the Gay District. Cash Prize for Most Inventive Color Ensemble. No Cover! Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval Street

Saturday June 9, 2012 See our Daily Listing for More Ideas

• 9:00am - 10:30 am. ‘Show Your Pride’ Ride. A pleasant morning bike ride across the island is a great way to show your pride. Dress up. Dress down. Dress out! All Welcome. Co-sponsored by Eaton Bikes. Meet at the White Street Pier | 1801 White Street • 10:00am - 8:00 pm. Key West Pride Street Fair. Shop with street vendors for jewelry, art, gifts, and more! Enjoy music spun by DJs Nick Hatziantonio, Bradford Lane, Jay Ferguson, and Edwin Lucas. Special Guest DJs include DJ Richie Rich Torrez (Ft. Lauderdale’s Boom) and DJ Tom Bertorelli (NYC). Great shops, bars, and restaurants too! | 700 and 800 Blocks of Duval • 1:00pm - 5:00 pm. Bourbon Street Pool Party. (All Welcome) Splish Splash just steps off Duval! Tucked inside the Bourbon Street Pub Complex is a tiki hut and pool that becomes ALL WELCOME for this special afternoon. Special Drink Prices. Clothing-Optional. Male Dancers. All Adults Welcome. Bourbon Street Pub | 724 Duval Street • 4:00pm. Gay Key West Trolley Tour. This 75 minute trolley tour includes mainstream points of interest and an insider’s look at the colorful and rich history of Gay Key West. Co-Sponsored by Historic Tours of America. Advance tickets suggested. 305-294-4603. HTA Angela Street Depot | 700 Duval St $$ • 4:00pm - 7:00 pm. Key West Pride Happy Hour. Show your support of our Pride event hosts by visiting them at happy hour! 801, Alexander’s,

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Aqua, Big Ruby’s, Bourbon, Equator, Hard Rock Café, Island House, Oasis, and Pearl’s Patio. Pride Bars | Duval/Old Town • 5:00pm - 7:00 pm. Alexander’s ‘Traffic Light’ Poolside Happy Hour. Gather with friends to enjoy music and drinks. Traffic Light Jello Shot Tower supports the “It Gets Better Project.” Red (Taken), Yellow (Can be Convinced), Green (Single), Orange (Looking for 3rd Party). Alexander’s Guesthouse | 1118 Fleming Street • 8:00pm - 9:30 pm. ‘Fruit Fly’ with Leslie Jordan. This hilarious and touching new romp by Emmy Award winning actor Leslie Jordan answers the age old question, “Do gay men really become their mothers?” Performances on Friday and Saturday. www.waterfrontplayhouse.com. Waterfront Playhouse | 310 Wall Street $$ • 9:00pm - 4:00 am. Copa Redux at 801. Party like it was 1979 at the world famous Copa. Music provided by former DJs and some performers doing hot spots on the main stage. Drinks Specials. Remember the good times and make new memories at the REDUX! All Adults Welcome. 801 Bourbon Bar | 801 Duval Street $ • 10:00pm - 4:00 am. Purgatory and Foam Party at Bourbon. This very adult dance party includes great music and plenty of opportunities to get wet or hot and bothered. Whether dressed in your favorite fetish attire or undressed, your fantasies can become a reality tonight. All Adults Welcome. Bourbon Street Pub | 724 Duval Street $ • 11:00pm - 4:00 am. The Saloon’s Fetish and Dungeon Party (Men Only). How far will you go to face your fetish? This interactive party is not for the timid or the shy, but it is perfect for the adventurous. Fetish attire encouraged. Meet a very adult side of Gay Key West. Men only. Saloon One | 801 Duval Street $

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Sunday June 10, 2012 See our Daily Listing for More Ideas

• 10:00am & 11:00am. Pride Church Service. Metropolitan Community Church (10am) and Unity of the Keys (11am) invite you to become a part of their community. MCC is located at 1215 Petronia. Unity is located at 1011 Virginia. • 12:00pm - 5:00 pm. Hot Naked Sundays at Island House. Clothing Optional Pre-Parade Pool Party for Men. Naked Boys, Drink Specials, and Prizes. Towels and clothes check provided. Island House | 1129 Fleming Street $ • 4:00pm - 9:00 pm. 801 Karaoke and Parade Watch. It’s a full day of fun at 801. Karaoke at 4pm. Bingo for Charity at 5pm. Parade Starts at 5pm. Special Pride Drinks! Drag Queens & more! 801 Bourbon Bar | 801 Duval Street • 4:00- 7:00 pm. Aqua Happy Hour and Parade Watch. Best spot to see the parade! Bring your friends and show your Pride. Happy Hour pricing. Stay for the ‘Reality is a Drag’ Show at 9pm. Aqua Nightclub | 711 Duval Street • 4:00pm - 8:00 pm. Bourbon Street Pub Balcony Blast and Parade Watch. Watch the Pride Parade from Bourbon’s Balcony and enjoy a bird’s eye view or be in the middle of all the action when you watch the parade curbside. Bourbon Street Pub | 724 Duval Street • 5:00pm - 7:00 pm. Key West Pride Parade. We take to the streets with this exuberant and colorful celebration of community. Our Key West Pride parade is unlike any other! Look for our Grand Marshall Erin Davies and the Fag Bug! Show us your Key West Pride, and we’ll show you ours! 100 - 1300 Duval Street Schedule subject to change. Dollar signs approximate price range for admission.

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Alexander’s Guesthouse (LGBT) A premier gay and lesbian resort. Historic charm mixed with contemporary accents, set inside a lush tropical garden. Delicious breakfast daily. Pool and bar. 1118 Fleming Street • 800-6549919 • www.alexanderskeywest.com Big Ruby’s (LGBT) Luxury rooms, tropical pool, sun deck, fitness center, and more. Full breakfast cooked to order and evening wine socials. Wonderful, comfortable and gay. 409 Appelrouth Lane • 800-477-7829 • www. bigrubys.com Coconut Grove (Men Only) Find charm, grace, and beauty at this All Male Resort. Secluded pool and outdoor Jacuzzi. Access to the amenities of the Oasis Resort, including expanded breakfast and happy hour. 822/823 Fleming St • 800-362-7477• www.keywest-allmale.com Coral Tree Inn (Men Only) Enjoy sunsets from the verandah at this All Male Resort. Sundeck, pool, and outdoor Jacuzzi. Access to the amenities of the Oasis Resort, including expanded breakfast and happy hour. 822/823 Fleming St • 800-362-7477 • www.keywest-allmale.com Cypress House (All Welcome) Affordable luxury, just steps from Duval Street. Spacious rooms with high ceilings. Old fashion porches. Lush gardens, secluded pool, complimentary breakfast and cocktail hour. 601 Caroline • 800-525-2488 • www.cypresshousekw.com Eden House (All Welcome) A tranquil setting with all of the amenities and none of the attitude. Just a short walk from Duval St. Ask about our Pride Special. Rooms for 1-5 people. Free happy hour daily. 1015 Fleming • 800533-KEYS (5397)• www.edenhouse.com Equator Resort (Men Only) Luxurious all male clothing optional guesthouse. Elegantly furnished rooms. Lush tropical grounds, heated pool & hot tub. Complimentary breakfast & happy hour. 818 Fleming Street • 800278-4552 • www.equatorresort.com Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (All Welcome) Marriott’s style meets the laid-back atmosphere of Key West. Whether you’re traveling solo or with friends, you’ll find the perfect blend of tranquility and fun. 2400 N. Roosevelt Blvd • 305-296-5700 • www.fairfieldinnkeywest.com

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Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa (All Welcome) Enticing retreat blending modern luxury and impeccable service at this incredible waterfront resort and award-winning spa. Ask about the special Pride Package. Code KWPRI. 601 Front Street • 305 809 1234 • www.HyattKeyWest.com Island House (Men Only) Clothing-optional resort for men. Poolside cafe and bar. Luxury rooms. Recently named “The best gay men’s resort in the world” by OUT Traveler Magazine. 1129 Fleming Street • 800-890-6284 • www.islandhousekeywest.com New Orleans House (Men Only) All Male guesthouse located in the heart of Key West’s nightlife and part of the Bourbon Street Complex. Tropical pool bar with clothing optional pool. Parking available. 724 Duval Street • 888-293-9893 • www.neworleanshousekw.com Oasis Resort (Men Only) This All Male resort won Out & About’s prestigious Editor’s Choice Award. Elegant rooms and suites. Clothing optional pools, complimentary breakfast and two happy hours! • 823 Fleming St • 800-362-7477 • www.keywest-allmale.com Pearl’s Key West (All Welcome) Award-winning historic inn just steps from Duval. Two heated pools and hot tubs, concierge services, and full breakfast daily. Full bar with daily happy hour specials. 305-292-1450 • 525 United Street • www.pearlskeywest.com Santa Maria Suites (All Welcome) Beautiful two bedroom suites with spalike baths, overlooking an unforgettable pool courtyard. Modern conveniences just one block from the ocean and Duval. 1401 Simonton St. • 305296-5678 • www.santamariasuites.com Silver Palms Inn (All Welcome) Find your inner peace at this beautifully renovated inn. Environmentally friendly rooms. Fabulous salt water swimming pool. Ask about our special Pride Rate! 830 Truman Ave • 800-2948783 www.silverpalmsinn.com Southernmost Hotel Collection (All Welcome) Southernmost Hotel, Southernmost on the Beach, La Mer Hotel and Dewey House.Pools, beach, tiki bar, and restaurant. Everything you need and more! 1319 Duval Street • 800-354-4455 • www.southernmostresorts.com

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