DATA & REPORTS

Original data,
free to cite.

We publish original data on LGBTQ+ nightlife and travel, drawn from a live, multi-city venue and event database — numbers no one else holds. Every report includes methodology and a downloadable dataset. Free to cite with attribution to Out x Out.

Updated June 2026

The State of the Gay Bar

Documented gay bar and nightclub closures across US cities — each with a date and a source — set against where the bars still are, city by city.

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Updated June 2026

The State of the Lesbian Bar

Documented lesbian-bar closures by city — each sourced. Denver and Portland each lost their only lesbian bar, and several major metros are down to a single one.

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Live · updated continuously

Gayest Cities in America — Gay Scene Scores

Ranked scorecards for US cities across nightlife, safety, community, events, drag, and more — the Out x Out Gay City Score, out of 100.

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REPORTING & GUIDES

Behind the numbers.

Original reporting and in-depth city guides on the LGBTQ+ scene — gay bars, neighborhoods, nightlife, Pride, drag, and history. Free to quote with attribution.

City Guides

LGBTQ+ Guide to Montreal 2026: Gay Village, Bars, Events & More

Everything a gay traveller needs in Montréal — the Village, the best bars and drag, saunas, Fierté Montréal, neighbourhoods, food, where to stay, and the queer history that shaped it all.

Robbie S.

June 28, 2026

City Guides

LGBTQ+ Guide to Tacoma 2026: Gay Bars, Events & Neighborhoods

Gay bars, Tacoma Pride, queer-friendly neighborhoods, coffee shops, and culture — your local's guide to LGBTQ+ Tacoma, the South Sound's underrated queer city.

Robbie S.

June 26, 2026

City Guides

LGBTQ+ Guide to Columbus 2026: Gay Bars, Pride, Short North & Where to Stay

The complete gay guide to Columbus, Ohio — the Short North gayborhood, gay bars, Pride weekend, Stonewall Columbus, and everything you need to plan your trip to one of the Midwest's gay cities.

Robbie S.

May 4, 2026

City Guides

LGBTQ+ Guide to Toronto 2026: Gay Bars, Pride, Neighborhoods & Where to Stay

The complete LGBTQ+ guide to Toronto — the Church-Wellesley Village, gay bars, Pride weekend, Hanlan's Point Beach, queer history, where to stay, and everything to plan your trip.

Robbie S.

May 4, 2026

City Guides

LGBTQ+ Guide to Puerto Vallarta 2026: Gay Bars, Beaches, Pride & Where to Stay

The complete LGBTQ+ guide to Puerto Vallarta — the Romantic Zone gayborhood, gay bars, beach clubs, pool parties, gay-friendly resorts, and everything for your trip to Mexico's gay capital.

Robbie S.

April 29, 2026