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Rikke Bahena

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Photographer/Artist/ Philanthropist/Bar Manager/Content Creator. San Diego/ Mexico City. Follow my projects: @wearetogetherstrong

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Saying our goodbyes to an iconic bar. We will miss @sro_lounge. But we have our doors and hearts open at @theloftsandiego always. by @rikkephotography

#goodmemories #throwback
“That’s why I’m here, to make a statement, to support all the people to belong to my community, because protecting their rights I will protect my rights as well. We need to keep working together and fight for each other, we need to forgive and love each other, we need to respect and encourage each other, we need to be kind to each other.
Every picture I took and I will keep taking with our #TogetherStrong project, tells a story, of our love ones, our mothers and fathers, our daughters and sons, our brothers and sisters, our friends, and the people that are still afraid and hiding, but to let you know that there are people that cares, and we will fight for you.
Keep fighting, keep smiling, keep living, we need you, because with you we make the difference we need. You are loved!
Rikke
#TogetherStrong by @rikkephotography

🦄👑 RIKKE — THE DARK LORD OF FABULOUS CHAOS! 😈✨

Every haunted house needs a master… and every dysfunctional family of monsters needs a fabulous General Manager!

Riding into The Loft on his majestic pink unicorn, armed with a wicked smile, a pumpkin of doom, and absolutely ZERO patience for nonsense! 💅🎃

Part prince charming, part nightmare, and 100% management material!

He keeps the vampires pouring, the pirates behaving, and Frankenstein from blowing up the bar! ⚡🍸

His superpowers? Turning chaos into cocktails, drama into entertainment, and complete disasters into another successful night!

🦄 WARNING: Don’t let the pink unicorn fool you. He may ride like a princess, but he rules like a QUEEN! 👑💀 by @rikkephotography

My kids. Frida & Diego! ❤️ by @rikkephotography

Only good vibes! #togetherstrong by @rikkephotography

Love nights like these with beautiful company, delicious food and a magical place! ❤️ by @rikkephotography

Tomorrow! Zodiac Rising! 💃🏿🌙❤️‍🔥

🔥 VIP SOLD OUT! GA tickets still available! Access every level of The Nat, including the rooftop Estrella Lounge (excluding VIP lounge).

🎁 SILENT AUCTION IS LIVE! Bid on incredible prizes through October 10! Link in bio.

✨ EXPLORE THE NAT!

🌙 ROOFTOP | Estrella Lounge
DJ Guatamex | 7:30PM–Midnight
Drinks & Latin beats, presented by Impulse SD.

📸 LEVEL 2
Photo ops, Step & Repeat, bars & info desk.

💃 LEVEL 1
Dance floor, luxe lounges & Tito’s Ice Luge.
🎧 DJ Aaron Elvis | 7:30–9:30PM
🎧 DJ KURTYKA | 10PM–Midnight

🥂 VIP LOUNGE | SOLD OUT
Naked sushi, VIP bars & casual seating.

❤️‍🔥 THE PARTY DOESN’T STOP!
Official After Party at Rich’s until 4AM! Half-off cover in your red dress!

📍 The Nat | Balboa Park
📅 Saturday, October 10
🎟️ Tickets & auction at link in bio!

#RDPSD2026 #RedDressPartySD #ZodiacRising #EndHIVStigma #HIVAwareness by @rikkephotography

The countdown is ON! ❤️👠

This year’s Zodiac Rising campaign came to life through the creative vision of Nate Mohle and photographer Rikke Bahena—bringing imagination, energy, and plenty of RED to the party!

✨ View our full interview at the link below, then get your red dress ready because @reddresspartysd is THIS SATURDAY!

Let’s make it a night to remember! 🔥❤️

https://thewordsd.news/behind-the-red-nate-and-rikke/ by @rikkephotography

🔥 The October issue is OUT NOW! 🔥
It’s red hot and perfectly timed for this weekend’s Red Dress Party! ❤️✨ With all the stars aligned, you won’t want to miss this issue.

🗞️ Grab your copy today and get ready to turn heads this weekend! ❤️‍🔥 by @rikkephotography

With the gorgeous @heabnasty ! So beautiful! Our 12th Anniversary for Red Dress Party San Diego will be held October 10, 2026, at the SD Natural History Museum!

We are proud to have donated nearly $500,000 to local HIV service organizations since 2015!

For those that don’t know, Red Dress Party San Diego is a celebration to raise awareness and funds for organizations that serve the local HIV community; but not your typical fundraising gala, this event is so much more.

This is a night of music and dancing mixed with charity and fun, where all attendees are required to wear a RED DRESS (or dress-inspired outfit).

This serves as a powerful sign of solidarity and compassion for those affected by HIV/AIDS and a way to unite the crowd in one radiant theme. At this unique celebration we invite everyone to be brave, let loose, and celebrate impact.

Find out more about us at https://www.reddresspartysd.com/. 📸: @rikkephotography by @rikkephotography

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson #togetherstrong by @rikkephotography

“Honor is found in the decisions no one sees.” by @rikkephotography