BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:184809@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20260816T134318Z DTSTART:20261011T030000Z DTEND:20261011T070000Z SUMMARY:The Red Dress Party San Diego at The San Diego Natural History Mu seum DESCRIPTION:Red Dress Party San Diego is a whimsical fundraising event wh ere everyone is encouraged to be brave\\, let loose\\, and celebrate impa ct. Like the name suggests\\, attendees are required to wear a red dress or dress-like garment. This serves as a powerful sign of compassion and s olidarity for those affected by HIV/AIDS and as a way to unite the crowd in one radiant theme.\\nRed Dress Party San Diego – like other red dres s parties in other cities – has a mission to raise funds and awareness for organizations that serve the local HIV community. The event is a nigh t of music and dancing mixed with charity and fun\\, where all attendees – and we mean everyone – are required to wear a red dress or dress-li ke garment. This serves as a powerful sign of solidarity and compassion f or those of us affected by HIV and a way to unite the crowd in one radian t theme. Red Dress Party San Diego is a unique celebration that invites e veryone to be brave\\, let loose\\, and celebrate impact.\\nThis is impor tant because San Diego County still lags behind the state and country in key measures related to combating HIV and AIDS:\\n * It’s estimated th at in San Diego County\\, a new person tests positive for HIV every 18 ho urs.\\n * Approximately 9% of people living with HIV in San Diego County don’t know they have it.\\n * Around 37% of people with HIV in San Di ego County follow their care plan\\, lower than the approximately 43% of patients in California\\, and 50% of patients nationwide.\\nAlthough we h ave made huge strides in HIV prevention and treatment\\, there is still a great need for testing\\, counseling\\, and care.\\nTwelve Years of Red Dress Party San Diego!\\nRed Dress Party San Diego is a celebration that raises awareness and funds for organizations that serve the local HIV com munity\\; but not your typical fundraising gala\\, this event is so much more.\\nWhat Makes Red Dress Party San Diego Different? 💃\\nRed Dress Party San Diego (RDPSD) is a night of music and dancing mixed with charit y and fun\\, where all attendees are required to wear a red dress or dres s-like garment. This serves both as a powerful sign of solidarity and com passion for those affected by HIV and a way to unite the crowd in one rad iant theme. At this unique celebration we invite everyone to be brave\\, let loose\\, and celebrate impact.\\nVenue\\, Theme\\, and other Details 🎉\\nNEW VENUE: San Diego Natural History Museum! We’re taking over t he San Diego Natural History Museum just as it unveils its massive multi- million dollar transformation! Be among the first to experience the stunn ing new enclosed rooftop and a brand-new attraction opening just in time for our party. This multi-floor venue is the perfect event space for RDPS D 2026 with:\\n * The Main Foyer: step off the red carpet and into a cen tral area that leads to exhibits and hosts our step & repeat\\, photoboot h\\, and information desk.\\n * The Lower Level: Descend into high-energ y DJ sets\\, a massive dance floor\\, casual seating\\, and our luxe loun ges.‍\\n * The Upper Levels: we're buying out the entire museum so enj oy the exhibits\\, models\\, murals\\, and fossils. ‍\\n * The Estrell a Lounge: This party in a party on the venue rooftop will feature light s eating\\, Latin beats\\, and views that can't be beat!\\nThe exhibits are open for your exploration and enjoyment\\, but please remember: many of these treasures are fragile\\, rare\\, and priceless. Respect is sexy! \\nTHEME: Our theme for 2026 is ZODIAC RISING 🌌\\nThis year\\, the s tars have aligned. The collection at the Natural History Museum is the pe rfect backdrop to celebrate the cosmic forces that connects us all. Just like a constellation\\, our community is an unbreakable network of suppor t\\, and the need for funding local HIV nonprofits is rising—but our co mmunity knows that we shine brightest together.\\nFor your look\\, let th e cosmos guide you: think Zodiac-inspired fashion\\, stardust textures\\, starry patterns\\, or cosmic silhouettes that defy gravity. Or simply sh ow off your heavenly body in a sexy red toga.\\nWhat’s your sign\\, San Diego? Bring your celestial energy to the dance floor and let’s make h istory under the stars.\\nhttps://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states /san-diego/events/the-red-dress-party-san-diego-at-the-san-diego-natural- history-museum-2026-10-11 LOCATION: URL:https://www.gayout.com/usa-canada/united-states/san-diego/events/the-red-dress-party-san-diego-at-the-san-diego-natural-history-museum-2026-10-11 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR