Gay nightlife boston
Not only was Massachusetts was the first state to legalize same-sex attracted marriage, but we also know how to show off our pride in style. Whether it’s dancing into the early morning hours, watching RuPaul’s Drag Race, or cheering on gorgeous performers during a drag brunch, there are plenty of places to find LGBTQ-friendly fun in and around Boston. Check out our picks for the leading gay bars in Boston—and to enjoy even more of the city’s active nightlife, have fun exploring the bestcocktail lounges and speakeasies. And don't forget that June is Pride Month, so check out these Lgbtq+ fest events around Boston.
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Best Boston gay bars
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Travel in the footsteps of Boston’s 19th and 20th century homosexual and lesbian friends. Explore Ralph Waldo Emerson and Walt Whitman's walks along the Common; Charlotte Cushman’s cross-dressing roles; World War II bars and baths; and the AIDS memorial quilt undertaking. Learn about…
dbar After Dark
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The draw of dbar doesn't end at dinner. When the lights go down, the evening has just begun... Once the plates are cleared, the lights are dimmed, and the melody goes up a few octaves, dbar After Dark is officially underway. Our gastropub turned nightclub is a party every blackout of…
Drag Brunch at Summer Shack
Experience the ultimate weekend entertainment at Summer Shack's themed Drag Brunches! Summer Shack is proud to host many fabulous drag queens as they accept on a new theme each weekend. Some of the upcoming drag brunch themes listed are the Barbie Drag Brunch, Beyonce Renaissance…
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Lex’s Guide to Gender non-conforming Boston Nightlife | LGBTQ+ Bars
Though smaller and more concealed than that in big cities fancy New York, Boston’s LGBTQ+ nightlife scene is robust with an array of LGBTQ+ bars, each with its retain unique charm and sense of belonging. Whether you're a local or just visiting for a weekend, here's a guide to some of the leading queer bars in Beantown.
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1. Club Café
Nestled in the South End, Club Café is a Boston queer institution that has something going on every night of the week from Karaoke Wednesdays to Performative Race Fridays to a lively Sunday brunch. Boston’s long-standing restaurant, piano block, cabaret space and dance club—will satisfy all of your LGBTQ+ nightlife cravings. Whether you're enjoying dinner and a show in the cabaret room, dancing the night away in the move club, or mingling with friends on the outdoor patio, Club Café promises a memorable blackout out in Boston's LGBTQ+ scene.
Club Café
209 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02116
2. Jacques Cabaret
A beloved fixture in Boston's LGBTQ+ people, Jacques Cabaret bids an eclectic mix of drag performances, queer karaoke nights, and danc