SouthwestEntertainment

Gay/Lesbian entertainment in Southwest

  1. A

    Commercial Center

    In the same strip mall as the Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada you’ll find a few neighborhood gay bars, such as Spotlight and Old West–style Badlands Saloon; a couple of bathhouses purporting to be gyms and spas; and The Rack shop.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Amsterdam

    Say hello to the gargoyles at this fun, cool and friendly bar with its over-the-top medieval decor. It’s a big player with the gay scene, but everybody’s welcome to hang on the patio and sample the mind-boggling martini menu (300 last we checked). Check out ‘Martini & Manicure Monday.’

    reviewed

  3. Club Try-Angles

    Salt Lake City has Utah’s only gay scene, however limited. Pick up the free Salt Lake Metro for listings. The town’s gay-ish neighborhood is 9th and 9th (900 South and 900 East). Play pool and drink beer at Club Try-Angles

    reviewed

  4. Trapp

    Salt Lake City has Utah’s only gay scene, however limited. Pick up the free Salt Lake Metro for listings. The town’s gay-ish neighborhood is 9th and 9th (900 South and 900 East). Play pool and drink beer at the Trapp.

    reviewed

  5. Paper Moon

    Salt Lake City has Utah’s only gay scene, however limited. Pick up the free Salt Lake Metro for listings. The town’s gay-ish neighborhood is 9th and 9th (900 South and 900 East). Paper Moon is a lesbian club.

    reviewed

  6. C

    Area 51

    Pay your respects to the alien just inside this two-story dance warehouse. DJs spin a mix of gothic-industrial, techno, rap and hip-hop on two dance floors, with a good straight and gay crowd and a section for clubgoers over 18.

    reviewed

  7. D

    Santa Fe Film Center at Cinemacafé

    Home of the annual December Santa Fe Film Festival, this art house is known for the Tuesday night New Mexico Showcase and Thursday night gay and lesbian films. The best of independent cinema is screened the rest of the week.

    reviewed

  8. Ain’t Nobody’s Bizness

    In a shopping plaza, this has long been Tucson’s favorite lesbian bar. Escape the chaos around the pool tables and on the dance floor by heading to the quiet room for a long get-to-know-you chat.

    reviewed

  9. Pirahna

    The lesbigay universe of the Fruit Loop orbits this two-story club, designed with aquariums, waterfalls and fireplaces. For sexy tête-à-têtes, slip inside 8½ Ultra Lounge.

    reviewed

  10. E

    Bs West

    This gay bar and dance club in the Old Town has pool tables, a small dancefloor, Rock Band video gaming on Monday nights and karaoke some nights.

    reviewed

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  12. Tronix

    East of downtown, this LGBT video dance bar features karaoke and ladies’ nights midweek, and weekend DJs and after-hours parties.

    reviewed

  13. F

    Trapp Door

    SLC's largest gay dance club shakes its stuff five nights a week, with a highlight being the super-steamy Latin grooves on Sunday.

    reviewed

  14. G

    Snick’s Place

    In the Naked City, it’s Vegas’ longest-running gay bar, with video poker, pool and a rainbow-colored mural outside.

    reviewed