Here’s what’s on tap at the 30 lesbian bars in the U.S. this weekend
It’s time to pop your lesbian bar cherry
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Here’s what’s happening at the final 30 surviving lesbian bars in the U.S. today.
Lesbian bars have been slowly disappearing since their high point in the late 1980s (when an estimated 200 lesbian bars were thriving across the country). But as of 2020, only 21 queer women's bars remained when Lea DeLaria (Orange is the New Black) launched The Lesbian Bar Project, a grassroots-fundraising-turned-documentary-film, to support and celebrate the last lesbian clubs.
Lesbians (and their queer allies) have reason to be optimistic, though, as the number of lesbian bars has bloomed to 30 active establishments.
We’ve updated our gallery to include available information on the events this weekend at the 30 remaining lesbian bars in the U.S. today.
Just keep scrolling and May the Fourth be with you this Cinco de Mayo weekend.
Boycott Bar – Phoenix, Arizona
Pre-Cinco de Mayo party at the Boycott Bar tonight!
4301 N. 7th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
The Ruby Fruit – Los Angeles, California
The Ruby Fruit proudly proclaims to be a "strip mall wine bar for the Sapphically inclined."
3510 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Honey’s at Star Love – Los Angeles, California
Happy Birthday to the most Venusian being on the face of the earth.
1532 N. Western Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90027
Gossip Grill – San Diego, California
May the Fourth be with you at the Gossip Grill this weekend.
1220 University Avenue
San Diego, California 92103
Jolene – San Francisco, California
It's a full weekend of fun for lesbians and queers in the heart of the Mission District.
2700 16th Street
San Francisco, California 94103
Scarlet Fox Wine Bar – San Francisco, California
The “women-owned, LGBTQ-owned, and locally-owned wine bar and bottle shop” Scarlet Fox features curated wines, a warm and welcoming environment, and puppies!
1690 Hayes Street
San Francisco, California 94117
Wild Side West – San Francisco, California
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First opened in 1962 by Pat Ramseye and Nancy White before moving to its current Bernal Heights location in 1976, Wild Side West is a San Francisco institution.
424 Cortland Avenue
San Francisco, California 94110
Blush & Blu – Denver, Colorado
All are welcome but intolerance is not at Blush & Blu.
1526 E. Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80218
The Lady’s Room – Largo, Florida
The Lady’s Room features a house DJ and live local artists as well as drag and burlesque shows, NFL games, bingo, and more.
9057 Ulmerton Road
Largo, Florida 33771
My Sisters Room – Atlanta, Georgia
My Sister's Room-MSR
Get ready for an Epic Cinco Day Party at My Sister's Room this weekend.
1104 Crescent Avenue NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Dorothy Downstairs – Chicago, Illinois
This Sunday night only you can catch New York's Very Gerry brings his solo production Divas In My Mind to the Dorothy.
2500 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
Nobody’s Darling – Chicago, Illinois
Feel Good Friday. Soul Saturday. Taylor’s Taco Cinco De Mayo Takeover on Sunday. Whatta weekend at Nobody's Darling!
1744 W. Balmoral Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60640
The Backdoor – Bloomington, Illinois
It's a Star Wars drag experience Saturday at the Backdoor.
207 S. College Avenue
Bloomington, Indiana 47404
Femme – Worcester, Massachusetts
It's a full weekend of fun for the Femme fam.
62 Green Street, Suite 2
Worcester, Massachusetts 01604
The Bush – Brooklyn, New York
All-day margarita flight specials this Sunday at the Bush.
333 Troutman Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Ginger’s – Brooklyn, New York
This local favorite has a pool table and outdoor patio.
363 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11215
Cubbyhole – NYC
The Cubbyhole has been serving the local community since 1994.
281 W. 12th Street
New York, NY 10014
Henrietta Hudson – NYC
Here's what is happening this weekend at Henrietta Hudson.
438 Hudson Street
New York, New York 10014
Frankie’s – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Friday: Dix & Chix Dart Tournament and #karaoke!
Saturday: Oh Ya’ll Wanted an Asian Host with Yakisoba Zay Michaels and featuring Deven Murff, Saturn, and Angela Doll.
Sunday: Cinco De Mayo and Sunday Funday!!
3200 N. May Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Slammers – Columbus, Ohio
Planet Nova starts tonight at Slammers.
1607 N. High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43201
202 E. Long Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Yellow Brick Road Pub YBR – Tulsa, Oklahoma
YBR Pub
The Jersey Short Party is coming to the YBR.
2630 E 15th Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104
The Sports Bra – Portland, Oregon
The Bra is looking to franchise! And it's an all-sports lineup this weekend at the Sports Bra.
2512 NE Broadway
Portland, Oregon 97232
The Lipstick Lounge – Nashville, Tennessee
The Ghosts of Appalachia haunt the Lipstick Lounge tonight in Nashville.
1400 Woodland Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37206
Pearl Bar Houston – Houston, Texas
It's a Lesbiana Latin and Queer Throwback weekend at the Pearl Bar.
4216 Washington Avenue
Houston, Texas 77008
Sue Ellen’s – Dallas, Texas
May the Fourth be with you on Saturday because it's Cinco de Drinko on Sunday at Sue Ellen's in Dallas.
3014 Throckmorton Street
Dallas, Texas 75219
Babes of Carytown – Richmond, Virginia
This bar for everybody even has a beach volleyball court.
3166 W. Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23221
Wildrose – Seattle, Washington
The Wildrose has been an anchor and safe space for the lesbian community since 1984.
1021 E. Pike Street
Seattle, Washington 98122
A League of Her Own – Washington, D.C.
It's a full weekend of fun at A League of Her Own.
2317 18th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
As You Are – Washington, D.C.
Due to safety concerns with the building, As You Are is temporarily closed.
500 8th Street SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
Walker’s Pint – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Tie dye and tequila. What could possibly go wrong?
828 S. 2nd Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204
