The Stranger and Trouble Dicso are—wait for it—proud to present a Pre-Pride Boat Party with DJ Kim Ann Foxman of the band Hercules and Love Affair. The party is on The Islander, a party boat that boards down in Eastlake. (Map here.)

Boat opens at 9:30 PM and leaves at 10 PM for a 3 hour booze-y, dance-y, pride-y cruise. Projected forecast for Thursday: sunny with temps in 70's and a nice & clear night! The Islander has a completely covered deck and an open outer deck where the flames at sea can take in the fresh air and the views and each other. The Trouble Dicso guys will also be DJing and local dance troupe Dream Weavers will perform something appropriately pride-y. I will also be on board to help kick off pride and—come on sun!—summer already! It's going to be just like this...

Only a whole lot gayer. (Hey, Patti can almost tap dance!) Tickets here.