A destination for gay and lesbian couples and singles, Santa Fe is home to many gay-popular and gay-owned shops, restaurants, and bars located throughout town.

Get inspired at the annual Santa Fe Human Rights Alliance Gayla fundraiser, "We Are Family," held 5:30-11 p.m. Friday April 16 at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. The evening includes cocktails, entertainment, dinner, silent and live auctions, and a talk by political activist L. Stuart Milk, Harvey Milk's nephew. Rabbi Marvin Schwab and County Commissioner Liz Stefanics will receive the 2010 Treasurer Awards. For tickets, go to lensic.com or call (505) 988-1234.

Each June, Santa Fe plays host to Pride on the Railyard Plaza, the Santa Fe Gay Pride Celebration. Every fall, Closet Cinema hosts the Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, taking place October 9-15 in 2009. Watch more than 75 documentaries, shorts and feature films from the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and South America. and attend opening and closing night parties as well as a Queer Brunch.

The Santa Fe Human Rights Alliance hosts Gay Pride Celebration events as well as other GLBTQ events year-round.

The city of Santa Fe itself is a leader in gay rights, offering domestic partnership benefits to its employees.

Here's a listing of Gay and Lesbian events in March at the SilverStarlight Lounge at RainbowVision Santa Fe, 500 Rodeo Road.

Week of March 3-6:

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - RoQoQo, the Art of Happy Hour. 5-7 p.m. Bar Menu served until 9:00 PM.

Wednesday - Tony & Brandy, live blues & jazz duo. 7-9 p.m., no cover

Friday - Mr. Sister presents Dueling Divas starring Richard Peters & Kenny Brown. 8:30 p.m., $15 + 2 drink minimum. Reservations at 428-7781.

Saturday - Mr. Sister presents Dueling Divas starring Richard Peters & Kenny Brown. 8:30 p.m., $15 + 2 drink minimum. Reservations at 428-7781.

Week of March 10-13:

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - RoQoQo, the Art of Happy Hour. 5-7 p.m. Bar Menu served until 9 p.m.

Wednesday - Tony & Brandy, live blues & jazz duo. 7-9 p.m., no cover

Thursday - Dr. Richard Parker & Dental Design Studios presents Cocktails & Ivories: Piano Bar with Faith Page. 7-9 p.m., no cover.

Saturday - Linda K. presents Lava Lips, the longest running dance party for women! This month featuring DJ Donna Every. 8:30 p.m.- midnight, $7. 21+ only

Week of March 17-20:

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - RoQoQo, the Art of Happy Hour. 5-7 p.m. Bar Menu served until 9 p.m.

Wednesday - Tony & Brandy, live blues & jazz duo. 7-9 p.m., no cover

Thursday - Rebecca Adams & the Jazzbians, popular musical trio playing jazz, standards, pop & more. 7-9 p.m., no cover.

Saturday - Victoria Vail & the Queens of Drag present Infamous! Musical Legends in Drag. 9 p.m., $15 & $10. Reservations at 428-7781. This show sells out fast!

Week of March 24-27:

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday - RoQoQo, the Art of Happy Hour. 5-7 p.m. Bar Menu served until 9 p.m.

Wednesday - Tony & Brandy, live blues & jazz duo. 7-9 p.m., no cover

Thursday - Rebecca Adams & Gayle Kenny, jazz & standards. 7-9 p.m., no cover

Saturday - Linda K. & Mike R. present Reverb, the hot new monthly dance party with DJ T.N.T., a dance music explosion! 8:30 p.m.-midnight, $7. 21+ only.

Wednesday, March 31

RoQoQo, the Art of Happy Hour. 5-7 p.m. Bar Menu served until 9 p.m..

Tony & Brandy, live blues & jazz duo. 7-9 p.m. no cover

All events are 21+ only with valid photo I.D.

For more information about these events, call RainbowVision Santa Fe at (505) 428-7781.