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Austin, Texas
Multi-level Warehouse District gay dance club.
Highland Lounge is Austin's largest gay nightclub, a multi-level Warehouse District space on Colorado Street built around the neighborhood's biggest dance floor and an Ibiza-style lighting and sound rig. Open since 2014, it's the city's main full-scale gay club, with multiple bars, go-go dancers, and an outdoor patio to step out to between sets. Its homepage bills drag shows and go-go boys alongside DJ-driven dance nights; drag nights are booked as dated events, so check its Instagram. It's 21+, and it skews high-energy and crowd-forward rather than low-key. A longtime community sponsor of Austin Pride, it's the spot when you want an actual nightclub night downtown rather than a lounge or a dive.
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