SAN DIEGO -- “Jekyll or Hyde,” the first single from Shara Strand’s "Born Tonight" album, is a song she wrote about falling for a guy who, at least in the beginning, appeared to be Mr. Right. In time, however, another side surfaced, and Strand realized he was oh, so wrong.

“It’s a story everyone can relate to,” she said. “I’ve learned getting 50% of the love I want is not enough. The love of my life will give me 100%.”

Shara Strand performs the Mike Rizzo remix of “Jekyll or Hyde” on Friday, Feb. 22, at Rich’s nightclub in Hillcrest.

Gay Days Anaheim recently announced April 13 as the date for its “Mini Gay Day."

Mini Gay Day is a smaller, less formal warm-up event to the big Gay Days Anaheim weekend at Disneyland later in the year (Oct. 4-6). A schedule of events should be posted HERE soon. And don’t forget to wear a red shirt!

It's probably a good time to reserve your Disney hotel rooms for the big weekend in October, as those sold-out weeks before the event last year. You can get deep discounts if you book now.

Over the weekend, the issue of straight women visiting our local gay bars and clubs and misbehaving flared up again.

The subject is apparently a hot-button issue in the nightlife community. A few months ago, I wrote about the decision by the Abbey in West Hollywood to ban bachelorette parties, and the numerous comments I received did not provide the bachelorettes with a whole lot of sympathy.

Happy New Year, everyone! Here’s my annual compilation of all the notable New Year’s events here in Hillcrest and the surrounding gayborhoods. Just keep this page bookmarked on your smart phone for easy access while bar crawling on this festive Monday eve (and hung-over Tuesday morn).

Please don't drink and drive. Choose a designated driver or take a cab! Have a fun and safe weekend folks, and I’ll see you all next year!

Monday, Dec. 31, 2012

Noon: New Year’s Eve at Fiesta Cantina