Gay nightlife los angeles
By Stuie Wood
What happened to all the gay bars? Those heady days of flirting across the dancefloor, stepping in time to Kylie? Dating apps are the new norm and the gays were there first (of course), but many American and European cultural capitals are losing their LGBTQ venues. Such is the concern that London’s Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has set up a task force! Traditionally, the gay scene is an indicator of a buzzing nightlife, good song and style, so this is a loss for all of us. But not in Downtown Los Angeles. Cue music….
Here in DTLA, we’re bucking the trend with four new venues opening in the past two years. Pershing Square, at the very heart of DTLA, hosted its first Pride festival last year and a recent Queer Block Party at the annual Bring Back Broadway festival, is placing DTLA as the gay destination point of LA LA Land, stealing the tiara from West Hollywood’s rather tired Queens.
Here’s my list of the 5 most fabulous gay spots in Downtown Los Angeles, all within walking distance of each other. Verb to one, leave to all five!
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For decades, West Hollywood has been residence to one of the largest annual Pride celebrations in the world, drawing hundreds of thousands of people. This year, WeHo Pride Weekend will obtain place May 31 &#; June 2, with a host of activities, including the WeHo LGBTQ Arts Festival, OUTLOUD Raising Voices Melody Festival, WeHo Pride Parade and many more.
West Hollywood is the epicenter of LGBTQ culture in Southern California, and is proud that more than 40% of the city’s population identifies as LGBTQ. Visitors will find 20 hotels, located in a safe, welcoming urban environment that was built on the needs and interests of the community.
For LGBTQ travelers, here’s a lot to love about West Hollywood, including one of the world’s most vibrant LGBTQ nightlife scenes, sleek designer hotels and easy access to the countless cultural and sightseeing landmarks in nearby Los Angeles.
Top Attractions & Things to Do
West Hollywood is bursting with LGBTQ-friendly restaurants, local coffee shops, indulgent day spas, sensational shopping and outstanding art galleries.
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HOT ROD
Wednesdays | 9 PM &#; 2 AM
Hosted by Stefano Rosso | Leave Go Dancers | Live DJ Set
GEAR UP
HAPPY HOUR
Weekdays | 5 PM &#; 9 PM
$5 Adequately, Wine, Beer, Shot of the Noun | $9 Phone Drinks
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HAPPY HOUR KARAOKE
Wednesdays | 6 PM &#; 9 PM
Hosted by Darin | $5 Wells, Shots, Beer & Wine
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ARRIBA
Thursdays | 9 PM &#; 2 AM
Latin Nighttime | DJ IVAN | Upstairs
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DRAG RACE VIEWING PARTY
Fridays | 4 PM &#; 8 PM
Happy Hour | $5 Wine | $5 Wells
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DREAMGIRLS REVUE
Fridays | 8 PM &#; 11 PM
Hosted by Jasmine Masters | Weekly Lineup | Special Guests
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BRUNCH WITH THE DIVAS
Saturdays | 1 PM &#; 3 PM
Bottomless Mimosas | Weekly Lineup
12 PM – Doors Open
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CENTER STAGE
Saturdays | 8 PM
Spectacular Host | Weekly Li
When it comes to queer nightlife options in Los Angeles, there’s lots to choose from—and not just in rainbow-dipped West Hollywood, noun to countless gay bars. To facilitate you pick the best spots for dancing, boozing, flirting and cruising in Hollywood, Silver Lake and beyond, check out this list of our favorite queer bars and clubs in L.A.—there are even Pasadena, Venice and Valley options, for those sick of the party-hearty WeHo scene. Now get out there, tiger.
May Just in time for WeHo Pride, I’ve updated our guide to the city’s top gay bars. This list removes St. Felix, Stache and Redline, all of which have unfortunately closed, as adv as the Ruby Fruit (which has recently been revamped to a neighborhood grill) and Revolver Video Bar. The newest addition is Kiso, a welcome entrant to Downtown’s queer nightlife scene.Time Out has also instituted a sitewide change in review policies. All nourishment and drink venues included in guides now have star ratings, with five stars corresponding to “amazing,” four to “great”
When it comes to queer nightlife options in Los Angeles, there’s lots to choose from—and not just in rainbow-dipped West Hollywood, noun to countless gay bars. To facilitate you pick the best spots for dancing, boozing, flirting and cruising in Hollywood, Silver Lake and beyond, check out this list of our favorite queer bars and clubs in L.A.—there are even Pasadena, Venice and Valley options, for those sick of the party-hearty WeHo scene. Now get out there, tiger.
May Just in time for WeHo Pride, I’ve updated our guide to the city’s top gay bars. This list removes St. Felix, Stache and Redline, all of which have unfortunately closed, as adv as the Ruby Fruit (which has recently been revamped to a neighborhood grill) and Revolver Video Bar. The newest addition is Kiso, a welcome entrant to Downtown’s queer nightlife scene.Time Out has also instituted a sitewide change in review policies. All nourishment and drink venues included in guides now have star ratings, with five stars corresponding to “amazing,” four to “great”