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Bar Guide & Event Schedule
Cleveland is the second largest city in Ohio and represents modernization with a rustic flare. The city has a strong cultural side, with theaters, museums, and a thriving social scene in the Flats East Bank, where the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie converge. Now put another dime in the jukebox, baby! Who would have thought Ohio was such a big gay hangout? With Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland to choose from, it’s a wonder anyone gets any work done around here.
Today, the remnants of Cleveland’s historical railway and canal notoriety serve as an eclectic backdrop for a vibrant city that is turning warehouses into boutique hotels and is a prominent destination for world-class sporting events and concerts near the waterfront. Take a stroll along Cleveland’s popular Historic Warehouse District, spend an evening enjoying some of the city’s major sports complexes in the Historic Gateway District, or explore some of Cleveland’s spectacular museums.
Cleveland’s gay community tends to congregate in the vicinity of the city’s active LGBTQ+ Community Center on Detroit Avenue. Gay friendly hotels and inns, gay & lesbian bars, clubs and great restaurants provide a satisfying night out on the town.
Akron Family Restaurant
Old-fashioned neighborhood mainstay with homestyle American fare & breakfast available all day.
254 W Market St, Akron, OH
Balaton Restaurant
Long-running homey eatery (since 1964) serving up large portions of traditional Hungarian fare.
8564 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls, OH
Betts
Hip outfit serving carefully sourced dishes along with cold-pressed juice, cocktails & craft beer.
2000 E 9th St, Cleveland, OH
Cilantro Thai & Sushi Restaurant
A Thai-Japanese hybrid offering beer, wine & specialty cocktails in a contemporary room.
326 S Main St #1204, Akron, OH
Cleveland Chop
Elevated steakhouse & sports bar serving handcrafted burgers, steaks & seafood.
824 W St Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH
Crave
A diverse menu with global influences is presented in a colorful, contemporary, art-filled setting.
156 S Main St, Akron, OH
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Upscale restaurant serving New American cuisine & creative cocktails in a trendy, club-like space.
21 Furnace St Suite 402, Akron, OH
Fahrenheit
A sleek, buzzing hot spot offering New American fare with an Asian bent.
2417 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH
Fat Cats
Funky hangout serving global small & large plates plus weekend brunch in a converted house.
2061 W 10th St, Cleveland, OH
Lockview Restaurant
Laid-back venue specializing in grilled cheese sandwiches, cocktails, wine & beer.
207 S Main St, Akron, OH
Lucky’s Café
Hip daytime eatery & bakery with a local, seasonal menu of creative New American dishes. 777 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH
Mabel’s BBQ
Cool BBQ spot with communal tables & a long bar with many bourbons.
2050 E 4th St, Cleveland, OH
Pura Vida by Brandt Evans
Vegetarian-friendly New American cafe offering inventive fare & modern cocktails in airy surrounds.
170 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH
Taza - a Lebanese Grill
Ritzy restaurant plating traditional Lebanese entrees, some made in a stone oven.
1400 W 6th St, Cleveland, OH
Townhall
Locally sourced & innovative bar bites & vegan options served in a contemporary setting with patio.
1909 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH
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MAR 31
TABLETOP GAME NIGHT
Please join Woman to Woman, a Black Queer Woman Group, for game night at Tabletop Board Game Cafe. The cost is $5.00 per person covering all games all night!
For more info visit: bit.ly/3mSgmik
APR 7
SALSA DANCING
Join Woman to Woman, a Black Queer Woman Group, for some Salsa Dancing. This is a Salsa 101 class, the venue has classes every Friday at 6:15pm. No partner necessary. No prior dance experience necessary.
For more info visit: bit.ly/3YNWnie
APR 27
QUEER NIGHT @ BOTTLEHOUSE
Join us for our monthly “all are welcome” queers night! These
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MAY 25
The Plexus Young Professionals Committee invites you to enjoy a perfect summer evening of socializing and networking with fellow young professionals.
The evening includes a silent auction with all proceeds benefiting the Graffiti HeArt youth artist scholarship fund. For more info visit: bit.ly/3TfrRfT
JUN 3
PRIDE IN THE CLE
After a momentous return to an inperson march and festival in 2022, we continue our efforts to ensure Northeast Ohio is afforded a Pride event that not only celebrates our LGBTQ+ community, but also advocates for the equitable and just treatment for ALL in
JULY
JUL 10-16
CLEVELAND BURGER WEEK
From gourmet blends to off-menu specialties and even beer pairings – we will pay tribute to America’s sweetheart – the Hamburger! Each restaurateur and Chef will prepare their unique take on the burger. Our goal is to get Clevelanders to embrace the food, culture and hometown love while getting them out to eat, drink, and try new places!
For more info visit: burgerweekcleveland.com
JUL 15
JULY CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW
Round up all your shopping friends and join us for our July Craft & Vendor Show. We will have vendors inside the Market Square building and outside on the lawn. We have vendors from artists, authors, bakers, crafters, and small business owners. Some of the items
grew into enduring friendships. For more info visit: bit.ly/3JIacKC
AUG 2
Pop diva Madonna is coming to Cleveland for her brand new The Celebration Tour featuring four decades of mega hits! See her live at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on August 2 at 8:30PM, joined by special guest Bob the Drag Queen a.k.a. Caldwell. For more info visit: bit.ly/3TfsmXm
AUG 8-31
SIX
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their
ABC The Tavern
Huge drink selection, great food and fun vibe.
1872 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH
BottleHouse Brewery and Meadery
Community-centric brewery, meadery & cidery, plus farm-to-table comfort food. 2050 Lee Rd, Cleveland, OH
Cocktails Akron
Neighborhood Gay Bar in Firestone Park. 33 W Mapledale Ave, Akron, OH
Cocktails Cleveland
Karaoke, dirty dancers and an awesome happy hour.
9208 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH
Happy Dog
Hot dogs and beer, and lots of live music. 5801 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH
Mercedes’ Neighborhood Tavern
Friendly neighborhood bar.
1947 W Market St #103, Akron, OH
Now That’s Class
Music venue and dive bar.
11213 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH
Square Nightclub
Lively gay nightspot for inventive cocktails, plus DJs & dancing. 820 W Market St, Akron, OH
Tear-Ez
Akron’s gay hub. 360 S Main St, Akron, OH
The Hawk
Down to earth gay bar.
11217 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH
Twist Social Club
Neighborhood bar and nightclub
Equality Ohio
Equality Ohio identifies and transforms systems and institutions so LGBTQ+ Ohioans can fully access legal and lived equality. equalityohio.org
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center
Case Western Reserve University’s commitment to serving its diverse
PFLAG Cleveland
An inclusive volunteer, non-profit self-help organization composed of family members, friends, and LGBTQ+ individuals. pflagcleveland.org
2200 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH
Plexus LGBT+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce
A strategic partner in the economic
