Part of the Gay Phoenix Guide — bars, events & things to do.

Saturday, October 31, 2026
Gear Night with the Phoenix Boys of Leather and Ripple at Anvil.
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Thu, Oct 22
9 PM - 11 PM
Anvil, Phoenix
Thursday Karaoke at Anvil, Phoenix's leather, Levi and fetish bar — a weekly sing-along night every Thursday starting at 9pm on E Thomas Road.
Weekly
Sat, Oct 24
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Anvil, Phoenix
Saturday Dancers at Anvil Phoenix — Wild Men of the West go-go dancers every Saturday evening from 7:30pm at the city's leather and Levi bar.
Weekly
Sun, Oct 25
5 PM - 7 PM
Anvil, Phoenix
Sunday Tea Dance at Anvil, Phoenix's leather and Levi bar on E Thomas Rd — a weekly Sunday afternoon party with WMW dancers and a live DJ from 5pm.
Weekly
Mon, Oct 26
8 PM - 10 PM
Anvil, Phoenix
Undie Monday at Anvil Phoenix — a weekly Monday underwear night at the city's leather and Levi bar, running from 8pm to close with an undies-only dress perk.
Weekly
Thu, Oct 29
9 PM - 11 PM
Anvil, Phoenix
Thursday Karaoke at Anvil, Phoenix's leather, Levi and fetish bar — a weekly sing-along night every Thursday starting at 9pm on E Thomas Road.
Weekly
Fri, Oct 30
9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Anvil, Phoenix
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