Fort Lauderdale Entertainment

Entertainment in Fort Lauderdale

  1. 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 nig…

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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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  5. 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

    Laid-back Lulu's Bait Shack lures 'em in with buckets of beer, bowls of mussels and fishbowl drinks for all, right on the edge of the ocean.

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    Voodoo Lounge

    Here you’ll find 50,000 watts of booty-shaking sound, plus ‘Rodman’s Rehab,’ a wing of the club designed by basketball player/madman Dennis Rodman.

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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

    The Elbo Room hangs onto its seedy reputation as one of the oldest and diviest bars.

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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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  14. 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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  17. 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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