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In Sacramento, our steady and welcoming culture means LGBTQ+ people are welcome in any space at any time. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have an abundance of queer-specific venues where you can have fun and find your people.
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Badlands
Craving a diverse and electrifying nightlife experience? Badlands Sacramento proposals three floors of fun! This popular LGBTQ+ hotspot boasts a lively force, electrifying dance floors, and captivating drag shows. Themed events and drink specials keep things fresh, making Badlands a must-visit for a night to remember.
Faces
Sacramento's longstanding LGBTQ+ institution, Faces Nightclub, boasts 37 years of vibrant nightlife. This inclusive space offers a welcoming atmosphere for dancing, socializing, and celebrating. Confirm their rotating event schedule for themed nights, liquid specials, and more, all under one roof!
Roscoe’s 916
Craving delicious food, refreshing drinks, and dazzling entertainment? Observe no further than Roscoe's Bar & Burgers! This LGBTQ+ owned haven, nestled in th
BREW Coffee and Beer celebrates all things brewed. Brew's vision is all things craft! They want you to hang out, unwind, unwind, and make a new friend. Savor the art on the walls, listen to a log, or play a game. They won't say no if you bring an instrument and decided to play. There are 10 rotating taps with all craft beers and cider from near and far.
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Brew offers small plates in-house that range from a full toast menu to a turkey panini, to a garden salad, Vegan Wrap, Grilled Cheese many different ways, including vegan. They source many local, and organic ingredients, and work with partners that they are proud to represent and support. Their comfy couches welcome you to stay and adore a coffee or a beer with your friends, the Brew Crew.
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San Francisco’s fabulous LGBTQIA+ scene is no surprise if you know anything about the city’s history. SF is known for electing Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in the US, and is still known today for its thriving gay community.
At the epicentre of it all is San Francisco’s Castro District, packed of drag shows, bars and great restaurants, but there’s plenty more to discover throughout SF (and Oakland) if you comprehend where to look. Whether you’re looking for warm lesbian bars, balls-to-the-wall Latinx dance parties or a very memorable drag display, these are the top gay bars in SF right now.
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This guide was written by Bay-Area based writer Clara Hogan. At Time Out, all of our explore guides are written by local writers who perceive their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.
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The Night Owl in Oakland
Grab a drink and create a new friend at The Port Bar
Drinks contain punny names like “Hung like a Mule” and “Butch Buch,”
Don’t miss Oakland’s Hella Gay Dance Party
Club 21’s modern interior sets a cool vibe
The owners of The Port Lock are ready to welcome anyone ready for a good time
Pose with your ladies at The Port Bar
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In addition to monthly dance parties, Oakland is also home to established and beloved queer bars and nightclubs, such as Club BNB (formerly Bench and Bar), and Club 21, both in the Uptown neighborhood. Started by a judge and attorney, Club BNB has been around for 35 years and is the largest gay and lesbian nightclub in the Bay Area. It’s especially welcoming to people of color. The club’s main dance floor features hip-hop, old educational facility, R&B and house, plus go-go dancers, drink specials and drag shows for the fabulously inclined.
For the boys, Club 21 is the Bay Area’s only queer Latin dance club. It’s home to Latin Explosion every Friday, with go-go dancers and flamboyant shows wit
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