19 gay venues · 16 gay-friendly venues · 453 upcoming events
Phoenix has a thriving and growing LGBTQ+ community with a welcoming desert-city vibe. Centered around the Melrose District on 7th Avenue, the Valley of the Sun offers a warm queer scene with strong community organizations, Pride events, and year-round sunshine.
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Fri, Oct 30
6 PM - 8 PM
Charlie's Phoenix, Phoenix
Tacos & Tunes at Charlie's Phoenix — a Friday 6 to 8pm show-tunes party with DJ Tipsy and Aimee Justice Colby featuring sing-alongs, trivia and games.
Weekly
Fri, Oct 30
7 PM - 8:10 PM
Diva Royale Phoenix
Diva Royale drag show at 4136 N 7th Ave, Phoenix: Fridays and Saturdays 7pm, 18+.
Weekly
Fri, Oct 30
8 PM - 10 PM
Stacy's at Melrose, Phoenix
Starstruck Fridays drag show at Stacy's at Melrose, Phoenix: Fridays 8–10pm, 21+.
WeeklyFri, Oct 30
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Charlie's Phoenix, Phoenix
Pipin' Hot Fridays at Charlie's Phoenix — a weekly Friday 8:30pm drag show hosted by Piper M'Shay at Arizona's largest gay bar on Camelback Road.
WeeklyFri, Oct 30
9 PM - 12 AM
Desert Ridge Improv, Phoenix
Rocky Horror Drag Night with Espressa Grande at Desert Ridge Improv, Phoenix: Oct 30, 9pm, 18+.
Fri, Oct 30
9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Anvil, Phoenix
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2424 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States
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3702 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States
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4301 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013, United States
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727 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013, United States
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6522 N 16th St Suite #9-10, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States
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3702 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014, United States
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1724 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006, United States
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3110 N Central Ave #175, Phoenix, AZ 85012, United States
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5002 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008, United States
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1804 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85015, United States
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4428 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013, United States
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4343 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013, United States
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From the birthplace of the Transgender Pride flag to fall Pride under desert skies, here's your insider guide to gay Phoenix.
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Where to find drag brunch in Phoenix — Sunday Service every Sunday at Stacy's at Melrose, Kobalt's monthly VX Sunday Love brunch on Central Avenue, themed Saturday brunches at Desert Ridge Improv and Diva Royale's Sunday brunch show.
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Where to see drag shows in Phoenix — five weekly shows at Kobalt on Central Avenue, Saturday Stars and Blackout Bingo at Charlie's on Camelback, Starstruck Fridays at Stacy's at Melrose, and Diva Royale's weekend shows on 7th Avenue.
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