Studs, Strippers and Charity

Every Tuesday, Studs Bear Bar throws a bingo game from 9 to 11, but last night was also a fundraiser for the Vallarta Gay+ Community Center. Hosted in two languages by Drag Queens Wendy Warhol and Tia Gloria, both buried in gorgeous sequined gowns. The place was hopping with Casa Cupula and Pvrpv, which were well-represented. It was so good to see Mike Owens, Don Pickens and Mitch Kushner for hugs, and volunteer Charles, who I met eight years ago at an Arte Vallarta event.

It will be a day or two to know how much money was raised for the Vallarta Gay+ CC, but it all helps. Don Pickens said the Center has served over 500 clients with free testing and treatments for mainly sexually transmitted diseases. And, the Center was just founded nine months ago!

The highlight of the evening was the two “models” (read “strippers”). While Carlos is yummy, my favorite dancer in Vallarta is Francisco “Paco” Guizar. So, I was quite happy sitting at the end of the bar, catching occasional glimpses of him passing by, dancing and becoming less clothed as the night wore on.

Qulture for Scrabble at 12:30 today, and Bingo resumes at Nacho Daddy at 4 pm. Sunset at Casa Karma at 6:30 features classical guitarist Jacob Ordoñez. See you everywhere.