The data on
gay nightlife
in America.
Out x Out tracks live LGBTQ+ venue and event data — and publishes original reporting and city guides on the gay scene — across 100+ US cities. Reporters, editors, and producers: here’s our data, our reporting, our boilerplate, and a founder available for comment.
The platform
at a glance.
Figures as of June 2026. Free to cite with attribution to Out x Out (outxout.com). For current numbers or a custom data pull, email info@outxout.com.
The boilerplate.
Out x Out is an LGBTQ+ travel and social discovery platform covering 100+ US cities. Through its mobile app, website, and newsletter, Out x Out helps queer travelers and locals find gay bars, nightlife, Pride events, and community. Alongside its live venue and event data, Out x Out publishes original city guides and reporting on the LGBTQ+ scene in every city it covers — and is building the most current dataset on the state of gay nightlife in America.
Available for
comment.
Robbie S. founded Out x Out and oversees one of the most current datasets on LGBTQ+ nightlife in the US — live venue and event data across 100+ cities. Available for data and commentary on:
- The state of the gay bar — openings, closings, and which scenes are growing vs. shrinking
- Pride season travel trends and event density across US cities
- How and why gayborhoods are shifting
- What LGBTQ+ travelers look for — and what makes a destination feel welcoming
Original data,
free to cite.
We publish original data on LGBTQ+ nightlife and travel, drawn from a live, multi-city venue and event database. Reports include methodology and downloadable datasets.
The State of the Gay Bar
Documented gay and lesbian bar closures across US cities — each with a date and a source. From decades-old nightclubs to bars lost to disaster, plus the lesbian-bar squeeze on major metros.
Read the reportNeed a number, a chart, or a city cut?
We can pull custom data for a specific city or angle, on a reporter’s timeline. Tell us what you’re working on.
Email the data deskWe cover the scene,
city by city.
Beyond our data, Out x Out publishes original city guides and reporting on the LGBTQ+ scene — gay bars, neighborhoods, nightlife, Pride, drag, and history — and tracks venues and events in 100+ cities. You’re welcome to quote any of it in your story.
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.
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.
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.
How to cite us
Quote our data or reporting freely — we just ask for credit to Out x Out and a link back to the specific page you’re citing (the report, city guide, or scorecard). A link is what helps readers find the full context, and helps us keep producing this work.
Need a source confirmed, an updated figure, or a custom city angle? Email info@outxout.com.
Assets & brand.
Founder headshot, fact sheet, and high-res assets available on request — email info@outxout.com.
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We move fast.
Email us for data, commentary, or a custom city cut. We respond quickly to reporters and producers.
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