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Bar Guide & Event Schedule
LAS VEGAS
THE PREMIER L G B T Q + BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY Vol. 10
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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.
The best gay bars tend to be beloved dives, many of which are located in the “Fruit Loop”— the actual name of Vegas’ gay bar district just east of the Strip. But on and off Strip, you’ll find fun bars, clubs, events, variety shows, and entertainment that warmly welcome the LGBTQ+ community, even if they don’t explicitly cater to it. This is Vegas, after all.
In Las Vegas, we celebrate Pride in October (officially LGBT History Month)! So you can celebrate Pride with a little more comfort than during June’s scorching heat.
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ABOUT
RESTAURANT GUIDE
Andiamo Steakhouse
Classic steak cuts share the menu with hearty Italian plates at The D Hotel’s posh chophouse.
301 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV
Carson Kitchen
Gourmet burgers, flatbreads & other small plates served up in sleek digs with a rooftop patio.
124 S 6th St Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV
Chicago Joe’s Restaurant
Long-standing mainstay for hearty, homestyle Italian cooking in a cozy, unpretentious setting.
820 S 4th St, Las Vegas, NV
Esther’s Kitchen
Classic plates & seasonally-inspired creations are served in a warm setting with an open kitchen.
1130 S Casino Center Blvd #110, Las Vegas, NV
Eureka! Discover American Craft Laid-back, industrial hangout for American plates, domestic craft beers & small batch spirits.
520 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV
Luke’s Lobster Las Vegas
Seafood restaurant serving Maine-style lobster rolls with toasted buns, plus clam chowder.
Fashion Show Mall 3200 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Main St. Provisions
Hearty comfort food with a twist doled out in a chic, vibrant hub featuring an open kitchen & a bar.
1214 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV
Oscar’s Steakhouse
By a former Vegas mayor, an upscale option for steaks & seafood in the dome of the Plaza Hotel.
1 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV
Oyster Bar
Intimate 24-hour casino eatery featuring oysters, gumbo & other seafood mains, plus beer & wine.
2411 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV
Sparrow + Wolf
Modern eatery with craft beer & cocktails serving innovative international bites in a stylish space.
4480 Spring Mountain Rd #100, Las Vegas, NV
The Kitchen at Atomic
Refurbished auto shop next to longtime Las Vegas bar serving creative, seasonally inspired pub fare.
927 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV
Triple George Grill
Refined, Bay Area–style destination for steak, seafood & cocktails with a cozy, old-school vibe.
201 N 3rd St, Las Vegas, NV
Wing Lei
High-end Chinese dishes, including a signature Peking duck in a swanky space at the Wynn.
3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
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For more info visit: vegaspridehouse.com
SEPTEMBER
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LAS VEGAS PRIDE
ELEVATE POOL PARTY
Join us for Las Vegas PRIDE’s Elevate Pool Party at the Retro Pool at Sahara Las Vegas every Saturday from 11am-5pm!
For more info visit: tinyurl.com/3rzxdp8p
SEP 10
LVMC OPEN AUDITIONS
Join us Sunday, September 10th @ 1pm Blue Diamond Crossing for open auditions and see if the LVMC is right for you!
The audition is painless! No need to prepare anything unless you want to, we all know the tune “Happy Birthday”! Our artistic director, Ryan Duff, will spend a few moments with you individually to hear your voice and determine what
OCT 1
LAS VEGAS PRIDE OUTSIDE HIKE
Las Vegas PRIDE is excited to present this monthly event for all ages! With PRIDE OUTside, we invite you to join us each month as we meet in the great outdoors for fun activities. Make sure to plan to arrive at the trailhead before 10:15 AM as we will depart on our adventure at that time. For directions and additional information about this and other PRIDE OUTside hikes, please visit the PRIDE OUTside Event Page. This month’s hike will take place at the Historic Railroad Tunnels.
For more info visit: lasvegaspride.org/ event/las-vegas-pride-outside-hike-9
OCT 7
LAS VEGAS PRIDE FESTIVAL 2023
Celebrate Diversity at the Las Vegas PRIDE Festival where everyone is welcome. LGBTQIA+ families, couples, and singles along with their friends and straight allies come together for an entire day of fabulous fun at Craig
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
EVENTS SCHEDULE
options, a full bar as well as bottomless mimosas available! The show starts at 12 noon and doors open at 11am. Don’t miss out on the fun. Get up and Drag your SASS to Brunch this Saturday! Come early to maximize your value with the bottomless option. For more info visit: tinyurl.com/bzeexbas
NOV 17
DRAG BECOMES HER
A variety show featuring seductive and mysteriously attractive entertainers! A mixture of Cabaret-Style and Female Impersonating Illusions! Now playing at Hamburger Mary’s Las Vegas! Showtime is at 8:00 PM with seating recommended at 7:00 PM. Come early to enjoy dinner and friends before the show. For more info visit: tinyurl.com/w5ueuewt
NOV 26
DRAG-TASTIC BRUNCH
The cast of Drag-tastic will keep you in stitches and the performances will leave
Downtown Grand Las Vegas! For more info visit: lasvegaspride.org/ event/pride-family-bingo-15
DEC 17
“MERRY & BRIGHT”
HOLIDAY CONCERT
Mark your calendars for LVMC’s annual Holiday concert. Details coming soon! For more info visit: lvmenschorus.org/calendar
JANUARY
JAN 01
RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE LIVE!
LAS VEGAS
RuPaul’s Drag Race, the critically acclaimed Las Vegas revue is everything you love about the TV show and then some. With over-the-top costumes, visually stunning sets and jaw-dropping performances, RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! serves the audience a drag experience like they’ve never seen before. With a cast that rotates in and out throughout
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BAR GUIDE
Badlands Saloon
Easygoing, country-themed, gay watering hole with pool tables & darts in funky, neon-lit space.
953 E Sahara Ave #22B, Las Vegas, NV
Charlie’s
Country-style watering hole featuring line dancing, live bingo, drag revues, DJs & drink specials.
5012 Arville St #4, Las Vegas, NV
Freezone
Gay club offering karaoke, drag shows, gaming, food, pool tables & dancing in casual atmosphere.
610 E Naples Dr, Las Vegas, NV
Fun Hog Ranch
Gay hangout offering daily drink specials, jukebox & video poker in a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
495 E Twain Ave, Las Vegas, NV
Piranha Nightclub
Compact-but-lush gay nightclub offering theme nights, drag shows, VIP skyboxes & cozy outdoor patio.
4633 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV
QUADZ Las Vegas
24/7 video & gaming bar with a chill vibe offering cocktails, pool, darts & other entertainment.
4640 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV
The Garage
Pool tables, shuffleboard, darts & drink specials in a gay bar resembling an auto-body shop.
1487 E. Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV
The Phoenix Bar
Easygoing gay bar with a lounge feel offering karaoke, pool & a dance floor in a low-key setting.
4213 W Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV
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LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
Aid for AIDS of Nevada
The oldest and largest AIDS service organization in the state of Nevada. afanlv.org
1830 E Sahara Ave #210, Las Vegas, NV
Black Pride Vegas
Our mission is to not only create safe zone events for our Black LGBTQIA+ and Straight Community but be an international connection for all day to day resources. blackpridevegas.com
Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce of Nevada
Expanding business opportunities and advancement of the LGBTQIA+ business community in Nevada. glccnv.org
Gender Justice Nevada
Dedicated to changing laws and policy so all Nevadans can live safely and authentically. genderjusticenv.org
900 Karen Ave, Las Vegas, NV
Lambda
Lambda is a forum for the business community to develop relationships within the Las Vegas LGBTQ+ community through networking, mixers, special events. lambdalv.com
Las Vegas Pride
Creating safe and inclusive spaces for self-expression, inspire an authentic sense of activism in the continued fight for equality, and celebrate the unique heritage and diverse cultures of the LGBT+ community of Southern Nevada and its allies. lasvegaspride.org
LGBTQIA+ Community Center of Southern Nevada
Making connections, delivering programs, and providing a safe space for health and wellness, social services, arts and culture, advocacy, and community building. thecenterlv.org
401 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV
The Imperial Royal Sovereign Court of the Desert Empire
The IRSCDEI raises tens of thousands of dollars for local, regional, national, and even some international charitable causes, such as the Pink Ribbon Campaign. irscdei.org
The Las Vegas Men’s Chorus
Creating safe spaces for our community and allies through musical experiences. lvmenschorus.org
8550 W Charleston Blvd #102, Las Vegas, NV
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