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L’Dre Productions is hosting a Halloween party with DJ Breno Barreto spinning plus RPDR’s Utica is the special guest star. Free premium transportation from Lifetime Biltmore to the venue with pre-purchased tickets. Over 18-years-old and proof of vaccination required. Search EventBrite.com to purchase tickets. Saturday, October 23 at 9 p.m., The Nile Theatre 105 W. Main St. in Mesa (See ad on p. 21)
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There’s something out there … Come join in for some bone-rattling fun with an expanded patio, and costume contests with over $3,000 in cash prizes. Who knows? You might find a big ol’ bone buried somewhere! October 30 & 31. Visit CharliesPhoenix. com/Halloween for more info. 727 W. Camelback Rd. (See ad on p. 31)
BS West Galactica Halloween Block Party It’s out of this world! Someone’s bound check out Uranus, even if it’s just a Plutonic relationship. See the best assteroids in town for this spaced out Halloween party with a hot DJ, drag queens, cash and prizes on Saturday, October 31 at 8 p.m. at 7125 E. 5th Ave. in Scottsdale. (See ads on pp. 57 & 73)
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Wear your scariest towel! (Just kidding!) FLEX is hosting a “Hallo-weenie” party with a costume contest, prizes, complimentary food & refreshments. Wear your spookiest condom! Some of you men have a one-eyed monster that’ll scare the guys’ pants off … and that’s a good thing. Saturday, October 30. FLEX Spas, 1317 S. Black Canyon Hwy. FLEXspas.com (See ad on p. 79) 20
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Phoenix Pride Entertainment A big part of the fun of the Phoenix Pride Festival is the music and entertainment. You won’t want to miss the great performances on the Circle K Main Stage and on the Latin Stage. Get there early to see some of our favorite local entertainers do what they do best, too. If you want the biggest bang for your buck, get tickets for the VIP Experience for even more entertainment fun! You won’t want to miss RuPaul’s Drag Race favorite, Ginger Minj. Find out more about this year’s Phoenix Pride Festival and parade and how get your tickets at PhoenixPride.org Here’s this year’s headliners! See you there!
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Jenn Cuneta This Grammy nominated singer for Best New Artist, Record of the Year, and Best Dance Recording has had hits on the Billboard Dance Airplay chart is here to get the party started. Check her out on JennCunetaOfficial.com and find our more. 4 p.m. 24
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Melanie Fiona You’ll want to make time to groove to the passionate R&B/ Soul sounds of this Grammy award winning singer when she takes the stage. Soulful and sassy, this dramatic soprano keeps her songs relatable for her audiences. 7 p.m.
Neon Trees “Everybody Talks” about ‘em! A little New Wave, a little electropop, a little alt-rock, who doesn’t love the Neon Trees? Their catchy, smart music gets everybody on their feet! (Okay, we know you’re standing anyway, but you’ll love ‘em!) Out lead singer Tyler Glenn is an “Animal.” Rawr! 7:45 p.m.
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Get ready! This powerful voiced R&B/Pop singer and Broadway star is gonna blow the roof off when she takes the stage. Her longstanding commitment as an ally to the LGBTQ community makes her a favorite with audiences everywhere she goes. 7 p.m.
Jodi Watley “If you wanna be with me, you gotta give it up.” Talkin’ ‘bout “Real Love,” baby. Everybody needs some. So give it up as this R&B/Pop chart topping diva from the 80s brings it to the stage, closing out the weekend of Phoenix Pride. 8 p.m. OCT / NOV 2021
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Third place winner of the reality competition ¡Viva el Sueño! “(Live the Dream!”) in 2010. A stylish, wild, Adam Lambert-like rocker from Sonora, Fedro promises to tear the stage up with “Besos Exesos.” Fedro has something for everyone! 3:45 p.m.
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Get ready to shake your maracas! This Regional Mexican band has won Latin Grammys, Billboard Mexican music awards. Specializing in Banda is bound to get those hips shakin’. You know you can’t help it. 5:45 p.m.
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Start your engines! Make sure your tuck is tucked and your weave is wove, because RuPaul’s Latina divas Yara Sofia, Jessica Wild, April Carríon are gonna snatch you baldheaded, bitches! Everybody say, “¡Echa Pa’lante!” 2:45 p.m.
La Sonora Tropicana Since spring of 1989, this group from Medellin, Colombia, has been bringing their unique, tropical sound from the stage to thousands at festivals everywhere. Everybody loves ‘em! You will, too! 3:45 p.m.
Maribel Guardia Model, actress, TV hostess, and actress. Miss Costa Rica 1978 is not only a beautiful pageant queen, she’s also starred in a variety of telenovelas. She’s a popular singer specializing in Norteño and you’ll understand why she’s a fan favorite wherever she goes. 5 p.m. 26
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Arizona State Fair For over a century folks have been eating funnel cakes, showing off livestock, riding the Tilt-a-Whirl, playing Whack-a-Mole and seeing concerts here. This may be their last year at the original fairgrounds! 19th Ave. & McDowell Rd. Now thru’ October 30. Get more info at AZStateFair.com
Bevvy Uptown Drag Brunch Get your Eggs Benedict served with a side of hash browns and shade, hunty. Hostess Mya McKenzie is joined by Aubrey Galichi, Onika Steele and Sofia Lauren for day drinking & drag. Think of it as Sausages in Skirts. Saturday, October 16, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Bevvy Uptown, 5600 N. 7th St. Reserve your table at BevvyAZ.com/DragBrunch
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Nightmare Dreaming in Reality CaZo Dance Theatre uses horror-centric dance sequences plus performances which help tell the stories of people’s nightmares in dreams and reality. October 22 & 23 at Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 N. 3rd St. Visit CaZoDance.com for more info and to purchase tickets.
Classic Car Show Don’t miss “The Wow Factor Classic Car Show.” Over 70 hot rods, sedans, convertibles, coupes, and everything in between will be on display. Join “Fenders & Friends” LGBT Car Club there on Saturday, October 23 at the Westgate Entertainment District at the Loop 101 and Glendale Ave. from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Best f all, it’s free! Vroom, vroom! (See ad on p. 30) 34
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PRIDE on the Block It’s the first ever LGBTQIA+ (any more letters or symbols?) block party hosted in partnership with Phoenix Pride, and one∙n∙ten.. There will be music, performances, and food & drink specials provided by Fez and Match Market & Bar. This event raises visibility for local LGBTQIA+ non-profits and organizations. Sunday, October 24th, 3 p.m.-8 p.m. in Portland Park on Central Ave. & Portland St.
Drag Cornhole Tournament Hey, queens! It’s a cornhole tournament! The Thunderbird Lounge’s annual contest combines glamour and a beanbag toss! It sounds so dirty! Benefiting the Human Rights Campaign. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, November 7 at the Thunderbird Lounge, 710 W. Montecito Ave. (See ad on p. 30)
Meet Midtown A day-long celebration of our community. It’s a block party, a festival, a community social and food tour! Five central hubs will be set up for exploring, entertainment and fun! Saturday, November 13 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit MidtownPHX.org for more info and hub locations. (See ad on p. 22)
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What We Do In The Shadows Get in the Halloween spirit with season 3 of this zany cinema vérité mockumentary about a trio of Old World vampires sent to conquer the New World starting with Long Island. The sexually fluid Lazlo’s bulging catalog of non-discriminatory guilt-free sexploits through the centuries are as breezy as much as they are bloodthirsty. Now Streaming
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Sex Education Life at Moordale Secondary in jolly olde Englande starts a third season and students’ hormones are still raging. This touching, funny and clever series addresses teenage coming out, feminism, non-binary issues, differently abled people, otherness in general, and anything to do with sex, even love. Plus there’s vulva cupcakes, so there’s that. You never saw that on Beverly Hills 90210, now did you? Now Streaming
Young Royals It’s not easy coming out when you’re a teenager. It’s even harder when you’re when you’re the Crown Prince and Mummy is the Queen. Young Willem is discovering all this in boarding school in a country that’s a lot like Sweden because they all speak Swedish even though they don’t specifically say it’s Sweden. It’s like Harry Potter at Hogwarts, but without the magic, however there’s plenty gay teen sex. Dubbed in English/subtitles. Now Streaming 60
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The Estate
The rich really are different. And mean. Really, really, really ridiculously good looking, bitchy, super-gay brat, George (Chris Baker), and his grasping stepmom (Eliza Coupe) can’t wait to get ahold of daddy’s (Eric Roberts) fortune—except for one teensy little problem: he’s still alive, unforch. A hot, humpy, hypersexual hit man (Greg Finely) offers to solve that pesky little problem for them. Easy. Or is it? The plot thickens. Sure, what could be better than a glamorous Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Beverly Hills mansion, swimming pool, tennis court, bubble baths, blow, and getting laid on the regular? You’d think that would be enough. But George and his ferocious, oversexed, wicked stepmother want more. And more. And more. Before you know it, a twisted, psychosexual love triangle complicates things in this indie comedy-thriller directed by James Kapner. Brilliant casting across the board rounds out a cleverly written “whodunit?” It’s impossible to overlook a brief but scathingly perfect, nuanced performance from out lesbian actor Heather Matazarro (Welcome to the Dollhouse, Scream 3, The Princess Diaries franchise. You’ll know who she is when you see her.) On a strictly salacious level, boys, it’s worth mentioning that seeing lead actor and the feature’s screenplay writer, the solar smiled Chris Baker floating in the pool in his Speedos doesn’t hurt, either. You know how you are. (I know how you are. And I know how I am.) The accomplished Baker is also openly gay. Watching his alternately charming yet vicious character slowly swirling downward in a whirlpool of confusion, greed, lust and fear is riveting. The Estate is modern, smart, classy, and funny, and very, very wicked. Think of this thriller as a stylishly twisted, modern day Agatha Christie mystery—except with hot sex. Well, and a little bit of blood. Okay … a lot of blood. Premieres October 22 at select theaters and also video on demand platforms as well as on Amazon Prime Streaming.
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Potted Potter The Unauthorized Harry Experience This show takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real life game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes with two men playing 360 characters. October 28-30 at 7 p.m. at the Madison Event Center, 5601 N. 16th St. south of Bethany Home Rd. For tickets call 602664-7777 or go to TheMadison.org Expecto Patronum!
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Bianca Del Rio The obnoxious, loud, irritating, yet brilliantly talented clown in a gown season six winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race is vaxxed and waxed with more attitude than ever. If you liked COVID-19, you’ll love Bianca-21 and her “Unsanitized Tour.” Sunday, November 7 at the Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St. in Phoenix. For more info, tea and tix visit TheBiancaDelRio.com or call 602-267-1600 72
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anvilbaraz.com
2424 E. Thomas Rd.
(602) 334-1462
2. Bar 1
bar1bar.com
3702 N. 16th St.
(602) 266-9001
3. Bliss/ReBar
blissrebar.com
901 N. 4th St.
(602) 795-1792
4. Boycott Bar
boycottbarphx.com
4301 N 7th Ave.
(602) 515-3667
5. BS West
bswest.com
7125 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale (480) 945-9028
6. Bunkhouse
bunkhousesaloonphx 4428 N 7th Ave.
(602) 200-9154
7. The Cash
cashnightclub.com
1730 E McDowell Rd.
(602) 253-0689
8. Charlie’s
charliesphoenix.com
727 W. Camelback Rd.
(602) 265-0224
9. Cruisn’ 7th
cruisin7th.com
3702 N. 7th St.
(602) 212-9888
10. Dick’s Cabaret
dickscabaret.com
3432 E. Illini Rd.
(602) 274-DICK
11. FEZ
dickscabaret.com
105 W. Portland St
(602) 287-8700
12. Flex Spas
flexspas.com
1517 S. Black Canyon Hwy. (602) 271-9011
13. Hula’s
hulasmoderntiki.com
5114 N 7th St
(602) 265-8454
14. Industry Bar
industryphx.com
607 W Osborn Rd.
(602) 274-1456
15. Karamba
karambanightclub.com 1724 E. McDowell Rd.
(602) 254-0231
16. King Pin Bar/Rest
kingpingrill.com
(602) 795-6007
17 Kobalt
kobaltbarphoenix.com Park Central Mall
(602) 264-5307
18. Mi Patio
mipatioaz.com
3347 N 7th Ave.
(602) 277-4831
19. NuTowne Saloon
nutownebar.com
5002 E Van Buren St.
(602) 267-9959
20. OZ Bar
ozbarphx.com
1804 W. Bethany Home Rd. (602) 242-5114
21. Plazma
8925 N 12th St.
1560 E Osborn Rd.
(602) 266-0477
22. Rewined Bar
rewinedphx.square
3308 N 24th St.
(602) 429-9660
23. The Rock
therockdmphoenix
4129 N 7th Ave
(602) 248-8559
24. Sazerac
sazeracphoenix.com
821 N 2nd St.
(602) 334-1626
25. Stacy’s @ Melrose
stacysatmelrose.com
NOW OPEN! 4343 N 7th Ave. (602) 264-1700
26. Thunderbird Lnge
thunderbirdloungephx 710 W Montecito Ave.
(602) 283-4621
27. Wok n Roll - Phx
woknrollaz.com
2801 N Central Ave.
(602) 230-2960
28. Wok n Roll - Scott
woknrollaz.com
4412 N Miller Rd.
(480) 427-2526 75
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GAY BARS & CLUBS (All)
Centrico (Modern Mexican) Hula’s Modern Tiki Oven & Vine Mary Coyle’s Ice Cream Screaming Banshee (Bisbee)
Anvil Bar 1 Bliss/ReBar Boycott Bar BS West 10-11, 23, 57, 69, 73 Bunkhouse 19 The Cash Charlie’s 21, 40-41, 64, 80 Cruisn’ 7th Dick’s Cabaret FEZ Flex Spas 79 Industry Bar Karamba Kobalt NuTowne Saloon OZ Bar Plazma The Rock Stacy’s @ Melrose
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Stacy’s @ Dunlap 52 Thunderbird Lounge 30 Rewined Beer & Wine Bar 63 Sazerak 13 & 43 McKenzies Midtown Tavern
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The Melting Pot (Fondue) Mi Patio (Mexican) 58 Wok ‘N Roll (Phoenix) 53 Bliss/ReBar FEZ King Pin Bar & Lounge 52 Breakfast Bitch (Cambria Hotel) Pizza People Pub Tru Burger (Phoenix location) 63
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Open Wide Dental On Pointe Dental Braces for all Faces
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All State Insurance - E. Vasquez Health Markets - Amy Powell State Farm Ins. - Mary Contreras 70 Alliance Wealth Management Law offices of John Phebus MDK Law Group Phillips Law Group Dave Connell Bookkeeping
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Lugari Pet Salon Doggy Daze - Grooming/retail Wag n Wash Smelly Dog Pet Sit AZ
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ADULT
Dick’s Cabaret Flex Phoenix Health Spa 63 The Chute Bathhouse The Adult Shoppe (3 locations) 70 Off Chute Too Castle Superstores Hustler Hollywood Paradise Bookstore Zorbas Adult Shoppe New APP Ads added weekly. Check back often for LGBTQ+ friendly business, organizations and non-profits!
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HORRORSCOPES
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ood news! Mercury Retrograde ends October 18 and we’ll gain greater flexibility and see a return to balance. ¶ October 20 offers a powerful Full Moon in Aries that will illuminate shared resources. ¶ October 23 Sun enters Scorpio signaling a deep, transformational shift—but don’t worry. It’s a good thing. It’s not like you’ll turn into a werewolf. ¶ Uranus in opposition on November 5 is a planetary alarm clock saying, “Wake up!” The Big Butt planet is in retrograde until January 18, 2022 making this a great time for growth and change. Practice your spells and your hexes. They come in handy. Look at your potential from a new vantage point. Even if it’s in the last house on the left. Happy Halloween!
LEO July 23 - Aug. 22 Expect lots of love thanks to Venus moving into Sagittarius. You’ll feel kind of like the Bride of Frankenstein, but with more compatibility. October 28 is day of frisky fun with a ghoulfriend. VIRGO Aug. 23 - Sep. 22 Look for a positive connection and major changes in your finances. The Full Moon illuminates details about money. Oh. You’ll also turn into a werewolf, but just for the night. LIBRA Sep. 23 - Oct. 22 It feels like the call is coming from inside the house! Don’t worry; there’s no boogeyman (or boogeylady.) Birthday Libras explore creative options. You might even start a new hobby, but just not babysitting.
SCORPIO Oct. 23 - Nov.23 Feeling popular? You You have so many secrets to unwrap–a lot like the ARIES Mar. 21 - Apr. 20 Mummy’s bandages. Is it your birthday, Look for compromise. More. Even more. A little more. Mars pushes you Stinger? The Sun moves into Scorpio on the 23 and you feel confident & into passive/aggressive behavior. shed a phony ancient curse. You have Don’t act like a manipulative mad scientist or angry villagers will torch more mysteries than the pyramids. your castle. SAGITTARIUS Nov. 23 - Dec. 23 TAURUS April. 21 - May 20 Looks like you’re going to be learning a lot on a variety of topics. It might be about cultivating orchids or reanimating a corpse. (Kidding!) Avoid Candy Corn. Nobody likes that stuff. Not even Godzilla. GEMINI May 21 - June 21 The Sun in Libra ignites your creativity and romance. (But that’s bad news if you’re a vampire.) A surprising revelation shocks you. Organize your space in the mausoleum and dive into a project. CANCER June 22 - July 22 Slow down when you’re called to make a decision. Someone (not the Babadook) offers good advice. Your creature comforts improve. That might mean a new coffin. (Well, you get the general idea.) 78
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Quit acting like a zombie. Once Mercury Retrograde ends and goes direct together with your ruling planet Jupiter, you’ll see how good you have it with a brain-free diet. CAPRICORN Dec. 23 - Jan. 20 Saturn calls the shots for you and pushes your networking skills. The asteroid Eros appears in Sagittarius and has you feeling as lusty as the horny Count Dracula. AQUARIUS Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 Authority figures test you. Who do they think they are? Dr. Frankenstein? Don’t provoke them. People respond to your warmth. And the bolts on your neck. PISCES Feb. 20 - Mar. 20 Dive below the surface and explore, kind of like the Creature from the Black Lagoon. The Full Moon illuminates others’ belief in you. And your scales.
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