Entertainment in Fort Lauderdale
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Gay Bars & Clubs
What Cherry Grove is to its neighbor the Fire Island Pines, Fort Lauderdale is to South Beach - a little more rainbow-flag-oriented and a little less exclusive. And for the hordes of gay boys who flock here, either to party or to settle down, therein lies the charm. You don't need to be A-list to feel at home at any of the many gay bars, clubs or restaurants, and you won't have any trouble finding 'the scene'.
Fort Lauderdale is home to more than 25 gay bars and clubs, about a dozen gay guesthouses, and a couple of way-gay residential hubs including Victoria Park, which is the established gay ghetto, and Wilton Manors, more recently gay-gentrified and boasting endless…
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Las Olas Riverfront
Las Olas Riverfront is full with stores, restaurants, a movie theater and entertainment. During the winter season, 2nd St is periodically closed off for a giant street party.
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Coliseum
Even the Miami boys make the trip here for the dance parties held at Coliseum, especially on Saturdays, when circuit DJs such as Monty Q and Brett Henrichsen blow in for gigs.
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Blue Martini Lounge
A yuppified sip spot in the Galleria Mall, this sleek lounge strives for sophistication with low lighting and dozens of specialty martinis, from Almond Joy to Green Demon.
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Waxy O'Connor's Irish Pub
Besides being an Irish pub that actually employs Irish people (novel), you’re almost guaranteed to meet some yachtie pirate types here, especially on Fridays.
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Lulu's Bait Shack
A great view of the beach can be seen over the rims of the fishbowl cocktails this place serves.
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Voodoo Lounge
A massive club with 50,000 watts of booty-shaking sound – look for Sunday drag nights, Latin nights and other themed events.
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Howl at the Moon
Part of the popular Beach Place complex, this fun spot has folks playing piano and inebriated revelers singing along.
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Dicey Riley’s
Your standard Irish pub with traditional cuisine, draft Guinness and Bass and live Irish bands Tuesday to Saturday.
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Shooters
It’s old-school Lauderdale raucousness here, with great live music, waterfront views and strong drinks.
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Elbo Room
Featured in the movie Where the Boys Are, Elbo Room hangs onto its somewhat seedy reputation as one of the oldest and diviest bars around.
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Parrot Lounge
A mainstay since the 1970s, this popular dive bar draws a beer-and-peanuts kind of crowd.
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Culture Room
An intimate spot to catch live music, from Broken Social Scene to the Robert Cray Band.
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Copa
Next door to the Coliseum, the Copa is a big hit with Fort Lauderdale's gay community.
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Tarpon Bend
A popular after-work spot that gets rowdier and more fun as the night wears on.
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New Moon
Ladies: check out New Moon for lots of drinks, lots of girls and lots of fun.
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O'Hara's Pub & Jazz Cafe
There's live music nightly at O'Hara's Pub & Jazz Cafe
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Golden Lyon Bar
This mellow alternative has a cabaret-piano bar scene and swank cocktails.
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Maguire's Hill
Another classic Irish pub, this one has Irish bands Thursday to Sunday.
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Poor House
There's live music nightly at the Poor House.
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Hamburger Mary's
A way popular gay nightspot.
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Rosie’s Bar & Grill
A way popular gay nightspot.
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Georgie's Alibi
A popular gay nightspot.
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Sidelines
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Side Bar
A sleek, grown-up bar for the wine-sipping set, with a popular happy hour.
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