Gay bars in arizona

Phoenix is also home to one of the country's last-remaining lesbian bars. While some of the bars go all out for special events like Pride, all offer weekly events like karaoke, darts tournaments, open mic comedy, leather club, watch parties and dance parties all year long. This is a bar owned and operated by gay men, for gay men.

Each year, the bar also holds events to crown Mr. Anvil Phoenix — similar to a beaty pageant, but in celebration of the leather community. Details : E. Thomas Road, Phoenix.

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Midtown Phoenix's Melrose District may be packed with gay bars, but they don't all cater to the dudes. Boycott Bar is the only lesbian bar in Phoenix and one of the few left in the U. Owner Audrey Corley opened the bar about 20 years ago to create a safe space for the gay community. Boycott is understated from the outside and inside cozy banquettes and high tops line the periphery of the open space where people dance the night away and gay karaoke.

It's also a place where people gather for fundraisers and political actions that support women's rights. When traveling Seventh Avenue, look for the rainbow crosswalk on Glenrosa Avenue leading to a glowing pink sign and multiple murals at Boycott. Details: N. Seventh Ave. The country western theme of this gay bar is integral to its history.

He grew up on a farm in Iowa and inopened the first Charlie's in Denver, named after his boyfriend at the time who, when they broke up, outed King to his father. InKing opened Charlie's Phoenix, where King played country music as long as he could before eventually caving to the demands of a younger generation.

Details: W. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Follow the bar on Instagram to keep up with other specialty nights celebrating queer and Latin icons from Lady Gaga to Selena. McDowell Road, Phoenix. Kobalt celebrates performance. Whether through karaoke nights, drag shows or monthly dance showcases featuring local dancers and choreographers, the central Phoenix gay bar has been giving divas the mic since Viewing parties of the show are hosted by local drag icon Barbra Seville who made headlines in arizona revealing Kari Lake's former friendship and support.

Details : N. Central Ave. One of the oldest gay bars in Phoenix, open sinceNu Towne Saloon is across the bar from the stacked layers of the Tovrea Castle.