THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
LAS VEGAS Vol. 7
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TABLE OF CON TENTS
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ABOUT LAS VEGAS
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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ABOUT LAS VEGAS LGBTQ Las Vegas For a city that bills itself as the nation’s adult playground, the Las Vegas gay scene has a surprisingly small-town feel. There are a number of fun gay bars and clubs here for all types. While bars are sprinkled throughout the city, there are mainly two groupings. The “Fruit Loop” on Paradise is basically a collection of three strip malls around gay bars and a bookstore. The Commercial Center off Sahara is a little more rough around the edges. Attached to Planet Hollywood Casino is Krave, the only gay club on the strip.
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RESTAURANT GUI DE Boulder Dam Brewing Co Boulder City’s only craft brewery with 18 rotating beers & ciders on tap, live music Fri & Sat nights and a full food menu. 453 Nevada Hwy, Boulder City, NV
Paymon’s Mediterranean Cafe & Hookah Lounge Variety of Mediterranean dishes 8380 W Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV Satay Satay you Stay The Strip - 3900 Paradise Rd Ste N., Las Vegas, NV
Lawry’s Exceptional food, beautiful rooms and world-class hospitality. 4043 Howard Hughes Pkwy., at Flamingo, NV
Tao Asian Bistro (at The Venetian) Chic Pan-Asian restaurant and night club 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas, NV
Border Grill Las Vegas Twisted Taqueria Food The Strip - 3950 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas, NV
Tender Steak & Seafood The only place in Vegas that serves Bison 3900 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas, NV
Grand Lux Cafe Serious portions at this Vegas cafe The Strip - The Palazzo Hotel Las Vegas, NV
Cravings Ethnic Buffet 3400 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas, NV
Lotus of Siam Critically acclaimed Thai cuisine Commercial Center - 953 E. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV
Mon Ami Gabi - Las Vegas Classic French Bistro The Strip - 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV
Hash House A Go-Go Brunch done right Southwest - 6800 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV
China Poblano At the Cosmopolitan Casino: Noodles meet Tacos 3708 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV
Bahama Breeze Island dining East Side - 375 Hughes Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV Sammy’s Wood Fired Pizza SoCal Fave Gone Vegas Green Valley - 6500 W Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV Holsteins Burgers at the Cosmopolitan The Strip - 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV Osaka Japanese Bistro The original Las Vegas sushi West Sahara - 7511 W Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas, NV
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2021 EVENT SCH EDULE MAY
JUN 12
TRAP WING FESTIVAL LAS VEGAS
MAY 26
A 21+ event featuring unlimited wings, an open bar, trap music and karaoke, and fun games. Visit us online at www.trapwingfestival.com.
SCORPIONS SIN CITY NIGHTS!
German hard rock legends Scorpions have announced rescheduled dates for their postponed ‘Sin City Nights’ Las Vegas residency, which was set to go down this summer. Head over to ticketmaster.com and get your seats reserved today!
JUN 18
SPRING RED APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Come join in the festivities! Bring in your Red Apple Bank for the Harvest! We Keep The Change, You Keep The Bank! All proceeds benefit children between K-8th Grade in the Las Vegas Valley. www.servingourkids.org #LeadWithLove
MAY 29
EXTRAVAGANZA
This new variety show in Bally’s iconic Jubilee Theater is so much more than a traditional revue. They’ve got 30 artists from all over the world that include side-splitting comedians, death-defying acrobats, blush-inducing dancers and high-speed skaters just to pinpoint a few. Visit lasvegascalendars.com for details and tickets.
JUN 19
LAS VEGAS MICHELADA FEST
Micheladas, lucha libre, food, vendors, live music, a kids zone and more. The gates to this All-Day festival open at 2pm. First 200 tickets are only $5; all kids under 3 years old get in FREE. To buy your tickets, text “MICHE FEST” to 702-978-3457.
JUNE
JUN 04 - 06
JULY
THE WHOLE BEAD SHOW LAS VEGAS
JUL 01 - 05
A gem of a show that provides the attendees with an opportunity to find wholesale and retail fashion accessories, gift merchandise, lapidary, beads, antique & estate beads, gemstone, glass, crystal, Bali beads, metal beads, tools, jewelry, buttons, lampwork, seed beads, pearls, and more. Visit www.wholebead.com.
EXODUS ‘4TH OF JULY’ SUMMER WEEKEND 2021
Exodus Festival Las Vegas, for the 11th Season running, is the most cost effective and hassle-free way to experience Las Vegas. Leave the party and DJ selection up to us, while your All Access Pass grants you free and express entry to the busiest parties in Sin City. Live like a Vegas VIP with 3 Summer Weekends to choose from. Visit www.exoduslasvegas.com.
JUNE 07 - 09
THE CAR WASH SHOW 2021
The world’s largest gathering of car wash professionals and one of the largest exhibitions in North America. The event features approximately 160,000 square feet of products and services and nearly 100 hours of educational programming and networking opportunities. Visit www.carwash.org.
JUL 15 - 18
ELVIS FESTIVAL 2021
Elvis Fest is organized by his friend Joe Esposito and timed to the anniversary of his legendary performances here in Vegas. The festival program includes a whole range of events.
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2021 EVENT SCH EDULE There is a contest for Elvis look-alikes, competitions for the best performance of his songs, and most importantly, a big final concert. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/elvisfestivals.
JUL 16
DRAG BRUNCH LAS VEGAS
Unleash your fiesta at our world famous Liquid Drag Brunch with wild performances by the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Learn more online at www.vossevents.com.
AUG 20 - 22
2021 PSYCHO LAS VEGAS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Now in its fifth year in the swirling neon decadence of Las Vegas, PSYCHO will feature over seventy artists across four stages, including the world-class Events Center, the iconic House Of Blues, Mandalay Bay Beach, and the vintage Vegas-style Rhythm & Riffs Lounge in the center of the casino floor. Visit www.vegas4locals.com/events.
AUG 24 - 26
JUL 24
LAS VEGAS ANTIQUE JEWELRY AND WATCH SHOW
DJ TIESTO
You’ll find Tiësto almost weekly in Las Vegas holding down his “Musical Freedom” residency at Zouk Nightclub and AYU Dayclub, both at Resorts World. Visit www.electronic.vegas/artist/ tiesto-las-vegas.
The largest trade-only event catering to the antique and estate jewelry and watch industry. Nearly 400 exhibitors grace our show floor to display only the finest merchandise from across the globe acquired by world-renowned antique, vintage and estate jewelers.
AUGUST
lasvegasantiquejewelryandwatchshow.com.
AUG 05 - 09
SEPTEMBER
EXODUS ‘SUMMER LOVE’ SUMMER WEEKEND 2021
SEP 02 - 06
Exodus Festival Las Vegas, for the 11th Season running, is the most cost effective and hassle-free way to experience Las Vegas. Leave the party and DJ selection up to us, while your All Access Pass grants you free and express entry to the busiest parties in Sin City. Live like a Vegas VIP with 3 Summer Weekends to choose from. Visit www.exoduslasvegas.com.
EXODUS ‘LABOR DAY’ SUMMER WEEKEND 2021
Exodus Festival Las Vegas, for the 11th Season running, is the most cost effective and hassle-free way to experience Las Vegas. Leave the party and DJ selection up to us, while your All Access Pass grants you free and express entry to the busiest parties in Sin City. Live like a Vegas VIP with 3 Summer Weekends to choose from. Visit www.exoduslasvegas.com.
AUG 07 - 08
2021 LAS VEGAS BETTER HOME SHOW
SEP 17 - 19
Meet the experts; discuss your projects; and get great ideas and tips. Browse the exhibits featuring latest products and services for your home. There will be demonstrations, seminars, giveaways, and more. Check it out online at www.lvbetterhs.com.
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL 2021
World-renowned artists perform in hip hop, RnB, electronic and pop music. Find comedy, circus performers, dancers and art installations. This is an all-ages event held over three days. Visit www.lifeisbeautiful.com.
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BAR GU ID E Flex Local bar right off the Strip West Side - 4371 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Piranha Boutique Nightclub Funky lounge with a very popular dance club Paradise Fruit Loop 4633 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV
Badlands Saloon Neighborhood country/western bar 953 E Sahara Ave , Las Vegas, NV
Freezone Down-to-earth bar with cheap drinks Paradise Fruit Loop 610 E Naples Drive, Las Vegas, NV
The Phoenix Bar Feel right at home West Sahara - 4213 W Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV
Charlie’s Popular country & western dance bar Southeast 5012 Arville St , Las Vegas, NV
QuadZ Welcoming video bar Paradise Fruit Loop 4640 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV
Fun Hog Ranch Hog? Ranch? Paradise Fruit Loop 495 E Twain Avenue, Las Vegas, NV
Drag Brunch at Señor Frogs The Strip - 3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Eagle Leather & Levis at this Vegas outpost Southeast - 3430 E Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas, NV
Spotlight Lounge Las Vegas “Faded and jaded” 957 E Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV
The Garage Shuffleboard and darts 1487 E. Flamingo Rd., Ste. C, Las Vegas, NV
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2021 EVENT SCH EDULE SEP 24 - 26
love, art, and music. From the stages and the sound to the pyrotechnics and the performers, so many unique elements go into bringing this world to life. We invite you to wander, explore, interact, and connect. Imagination and positive energy are the currency of this place. Visit us online for more details at lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com.
PUNK ROCK BOWLING AND MUSIC FESTIVAL 2021
Before you shake your head in confusion: yes, punk rock and bowling have nothing to do with each other. But that’s exactly why Punk Rock Bowling has been so successful in carving a niche for itself in the music festival industry. This one-of-a-kind event combines a raging good time with punk rock in the best party location in the US! Visit www.punkrockbowling.com.
NOVEMBER NOV 12
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE
SEP 30
RuPaul’s Drag Race provides a spectacle that always leaves viewers speechless. RuPaul’s Drag Race tickets will unlock dance numbers, eccentric wardrobes, catwalk challenges and so much more. The high-quality production of each show features original music from RuPaul, outlandish set design and some of the best drag queens like Aquaria and Naomi Smalls. Get your tickets at ticketmaster.com.
LAS VEGAS BIKEFEST 2021
One of the biggest and most popular bike events in the country which attracts more than 30,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the world to enjoy the bike contests and all sorts of bikes from Harleys to Hondas. Visit www.lasvegasbikefest.com.
OCTOBER OCT 09 - 10
NOV 20
Experience two full days of amazing music, food, merchandise, art, activities and good vibes! We’re going all out with two stages and over forty vendors. This can’t miss weekend celebration has a lineup that is sure to blow your mind. www.dlvec.com/event/reggae-rise-up
There will be no shortage of excitement when this show hits the Las Vegas Strip. Immersed in a dazzling atmosphere with first-rate talent, audiences will be treated to an incredible live event that is likely to leave you wanting an encore.
LAUGH FACTORY
REGGAE RISE UP MUSIC FESTIVAL
Vegas shows are jam-packed with everything that makes the neon capital of the world so enticing. From sidesplitting stand-up comedy routines and celebrity, tribute acts to all-star concerts and residencies, there’s nothing like a show on the Strip. Tickets and details available at ticketsmarter.com.
OCT 18 - 19
LAS RAGEOUS 2021
Las Rageous is one of the loudest festivals of the year. Thousands gather at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center to see some of the biggest bands in hard rock and metal. www.lasrageous.com
OCT 22 - 24
ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL LAS VEGAS 2021
Celebrating 21 years under the Electric Sky! We come together to celebrate life,
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LGBTQ COMM U NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
The Center (Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada) Sin City’s safe haven Downtown - 401 S. Maryland Pkwy Las Vegas, NV Aid for AIDS of Nevada AIDS community resource The Strip - 701 Shadow Lane Suite 170, Las Vegas, NV Imperial Royal Sovereign Court of Desert Empire Top drag P. O. Box 46481 Las Vegas, NV Lambda Business and Professional Association Shop gay Commercial Center - 953 E. Sahara Avenue Suite B-3, Las Vegas, NV Nevada Gay Rodeo Association Gay cowboys! PO Box 96055 Las Vegas, NV
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY ACCOUNTANT Houldsworth Russo & Company PC ....................... 23
MATTRESSES DreamSleep Mattress Center................................. 19
AUDIO EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES Sam Ash Music Corp .............................................. 11
MEDICAL MARIJUANA Cohen Medical Centers ......................................... 13
AUTO DEALERSHIP Findley North VW..............................................14-15 Towbin Alfa Romeo ........................... back outside cover
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Sam Ash Music Corp .............................................. 11
ELDER LAW Nevada Legal Services Inc...................................... 17
PERSONAL INJURY Mountain West Lawyers ........................................ 19 Vegas Auto Injury Lawyers ..................back inside cover
ELECTRONICS Lone Mountain Audio .............................................. 5
PLUMBING Silver State Plumbing ............................ front cover, 21
FAMILY LAW Nevada Legal Services Inc...................................... 17
PORTABLE TOILET & SEPTIC SERVICES Joe’s Sanitation Service ........................................... 7
FINANCIAL ADVISOR David Patten - Edward Jones ................................. 13
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Advanced Management Group ..... front inside cover, 9
GOVERNMENT BENEFIT DENIALS Nevada Legal Services Inc...................................... 17
REAL ESTATE Craig Murphy- Skylar Realty .................................... 3
GREASE TRAPS Joe’s Sanitation Service ........................................... 7
SHUTTERS Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions ................. 17
HEALTH CARE Nevada Health Centers ............................................ 1
WINDOW TREATMENT Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions ................. 17
HVAC Silver State Refrigeration & HVAC.......... front cover, 20
WORKERS COMPENSATION Vegas Auto Injury Lawyers ..................back inside cover
INSURANCE Conner Family & Associates- Allstate Insurance ..... 23
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