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.
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.
Read the reportHow Many Gay Bars Are in the US?
Every open gay, lesbian and queer bar and club Out x Out tracks, counted state by state and city by city, with the method and free CSV downloads.
Read the reportThe Oldest Gay Bar in Each State
The longest-running gay bar still open in each state we could document, with the year it became a gay bar, the source, and proof it is open now.
Read the reportThe 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.
Read the reportGay Sports Leagues in the US
LGBTQ+ sports leagues in ten US cities across twelve sports — softball to pickleball — each verified on the league's own site, with seasons, fees and registration links.
Read the reportGayest 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.
Read the reportBehind 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.
LGBTQ+ Guide to Honolulu & Waikiki
The complete LGBTQ+ guide to Honolulu: Queen's Surf Beach, the Waikiki gay bars, Honolulu Pride in October, Hawaii's Māhū heritage, and the hotels that put you in the middle of it.
Robbie S.
LGBTQ+ Guide to San Juan, Puerto Rico
The complete LGBTQ+ guide to San Juan: the gay beaches, the Santurce nightlife district, gay-owned hotels, Pride, and why Puerto Rico is the easiest Caribbean trip a US traveler can take.
Robbie S.
LGBTQ+ Guide to Montreal: 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.
LGBTQ+ Guide to Tacoma: 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.
LGBTQ+ Guide to Columbus: 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.
LGBTQ+ Guide to Toronto: 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.100+ cities, live.
Out x Out tracks venues and events in more than 100 cities. Browse any city’s gay bars, nightlife, and events.
New York City, New York
787 upcoming events
Los Angeles, California
543 upcoming events
San Francisco, California
455 upcoming events
Phoenix, Arizona
435 upcoming events
Chicago, Illinois
414 upcoming events
Portland, Oregon
410 upcoming events
Orlando, Florida
410 upcoming events
Denver, Colorado
321 upcoming events
Columbus, Ohio
306 upcoming events
Dallas, Texas
299 upcoming events
Atlanta, Georgia
299 upcoming events
Miami, Florida
297 upcoming events
Washington D.C, Washington D.C.
296 upcoming events
Seattle, Washington
285 upcoming events
Palm Springs, California
276 upcoming events
Minneapolis, Minnesota
269 upcoming events
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