UPDATED: Here’s what’s on tap at the 32 lesbian bars in the U.S. for the final Pride weekend
| 06/27/24
It’s time to pop your lesbian bar cherry
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The list keeps growing! We extend a big Out Traveler and equalpride welcome to Arcana Durham and Doc Marie's, the two newest additions to our list of surviving lesbian bars in the U.S. today. What a great way to celebrate Pride.
And here’s what’s happening at the final 32 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 32 active establishments.
We’ve updated our gallery to include available information on the events this weekend at the 32 remaining lesbian bars in the U.S. today.
Just keep scrolling and Happy Pride!
Boycott Bar – Phoenix, Arizona
20th Anniversary Party on July 27 at the Boycott Bar.
4301 N. 7th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
The Ruby Fruit – Los Angeles, California
Here's everything happening at the Ruby Fruit for Pride Month.
3510 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Honey’s at Star Love – Los Angeles, California
Honey’s at Star Love is hosting a release party for the debut album American Hero from Towa Bird @towabird on Saturday, June 29.
1532 N. Western Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90027
Gossip Grill – San Diego, California
The Gossip Grill celebrates Pride and the NWSL San Diego Wave @sandiegowavefc before, during, and after their game this Friday, June 28.
1220 University Avenue
San Diego, California 92103
Jolene – San Francisco, California
Jolene’s Bar has a full schedule of events for the final Pride weekend.
2700 16th Street
San Francisco, California 94103
Scarlet Fox Wine Bar – San Francisco, California
Celebrate SF Pride Weekend and the Scarlet Fox’s first anniversary tonight, June 27.
1690 Hayes Street
San Francisco, California 94117
Wild Side West – San Francisco, California
Image courtesy The Wild Side West/Facebook @TheWildSideWest
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
Here's everything happening at Honey's at Star Love for Pride Month.
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
Fem Friday ATL takes place this Friday at My Sister’s Room.
1104 Crescent Avenue NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Dorothy Downstairs – Chicago, Illinois
Lust for Life returns this Sunday, June 30, to Dorothy Downstairs.
2500 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
Nobody’s Darling – Chicago, Illinois
Here’s everything happening the rest of Pride at Nobody’s Darling.
1744 W. Balmoral Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60640
The Backdoor – Bloomington, Illinois
Here’s everything happening the rest of Pride at The Back Door.
207 S. College Avenue
Bloomington, Indiana 47404
Femme – Worcester, Massachusetts
It's a full week of fun for the Femme fam.
62 Green Street, Suite 2
Worcester, Massachusetts 01604
The Bush – Brooklyn, New York
Here’s everything happening the rest of Pride 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
20 years of The L Word. 30 years of The Cubbyhole.
281 W. 12th Street
New York, NY 10014
Henrietta Hudson – NYC
Here’s what’s happening the rest of Pride at Henrietta Hudson.
438 Hudson Street
New York, New York 10014
NEW LESBIAN BAR – Arcana – Durham, North Carolina
Here's what is happening for Pride at the Arcana in Durham.
331 W. Main St.
Durham, NC 27701
Frankie’s – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Here’s what’s happening the rest of Pride at Frankie’s.
3200 N. May Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
Slammers – Columbus, Ohio
Help these babes with a beer pong fundraiser this Saturday, June 29, at Slammer’s.
1607 N. High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43201
202 E. Long Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Yellow Brick Road Pub YBR – Tulsa, Oklahoma
Enjoy some Pride history at the YBR.
2630 E 15th Street
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74104
The Sports Bra – Portland, Oregon
Talk NWSL Pride this weekend at the Sports Bra.
2512 NE Broadway
Portland, Oregon 97232
NEW LESBIAN BAR – Doc Marie's – Portland, Oregon
Lip Synch battle ahead!
203 SE Grand Ave
Portland, OR 97214
The Lipstick Lounge – Nashville, Tennessee
Calling all lesbians who intrawebs – can someone help The Lipstick Lounge?
1400 Woodland Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37206
Pearl Bar Houston – Houston, Texas
Here's what's happening for Pride Month at the Pearl Bar.
4216 Washington Avenue
Houston, Texas 77008
Sue Ellen’s – Dallas, Texas
Here’s everything happening for Pride at Sue Ellen’s.
3014 Throckmorton Street
Dallas, Texas 75219
Babes of Carytown – Richmond, Virginia
Fourth Friday Pride Drag Show tomorrow at Babe’s of Carytown.
3166 W. Cary Street
Richmond, Virginia 23221
Wildrose – Seattle, Washington
Wildrose Pride 2024 takes place this weekend at the Wildrose.
1021 E. Pike Street
Seattle, Washington 98122
A League of Her Own – Washington, D.C.
Here's what is happening for Pride Month at A League of Her Own.
2317 18th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
As You Are – Washington, D.C.
Keeping it real this summer at As You Are.
500 8th Street SE
Washington, D.C. 20003
Walker’s Pint – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Summerfest continues this weekend at Walker’s Pint.
828 S. 2nd Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204
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