Self-help guide to Queer Arizona: 20 Lesbian Bars, Events and Orgs | HER

Therefore, you live in Arizona.


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u’re queer. And you are all,

Where all of them girls at… no actually. In which will they be?

Whether for a romantic date, a choose, or per night out with the ladies, you wish to feel safe and welcome. HER has done the actual essential work of working for you get gay on through the large Canyon State. Why must the ‘G’ have all the fun? Read the after activities, locations, etc. for a more female-centric, lesbian-specific, girl friendly AZ (scroll down for pubs and parties).

What exactly is good Arizona?

Phoenix PRIDE – Photo thanks to ZapTravel.com

You’ll find nothing a lot better than a Pride. Parties, parades, pubic showcases of affection. Every little thing we love. But we know there will be something greater also.


An important function of Phoenix Pride would be to promote unity, visibility, and self-confidence among LGBTQ persons, and also to supply a positive picture throughout Arizona. Phoenix Pride is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit company, in addition to biggest event they organize is actually the annual parade, celebration and fundraiser. The 35th Annual Phoenix PRIDE is arranged for Saturday, April 11, 2015 and Sunday, April 12, 2015. Remain current on Twitter:

https://www fetlife om.facebook.com/PhoenixPrideAZ

Rainbows Fest

(for example. “Arizona’s Best Street Fair”)

. Hosted in ancient Heritage Square Park in Downtown Phoenix, the Rainbows Festival attracts a crowd of over 20,000 LGBT friends, individuals and partners from year to year. Rainbows Festival may be the second biggest LGBTQ occasion when you look at the condition of Arizona, 2nd to Phoenix Pride. With two possibilities to commemorate your own awesomeness in Phoenix all year who wouldnot want to wave their particular rainbow flag? This season’s event is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2015 and Sunday, Oct 18, 2015. Admission is free of charge.

Rainbows Fest – picture courtesy of Northeast Valley News

Tucson Pride can also be a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit business that produces and promotes academic, social, and recreational activities for all the lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, transgender, and allied communities in Tucson, AZ. The 38th yearly “Pride in Desert” is planned for Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Kino Sports Complex. Communicate with Tucson PRIDE development on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/tucson.pride

The human being liberties promotion battles for LGBT equality in Arizona alongside condition and neighborhood groups and lawmakers. And place very great parties. When you do nothing more, Like all of them on Twitter to provide your vocals to the fight:

https://www.facebook.com/HRCAz

!

Photo due to HRC Arizona via fb

The middle is situated in the center of Downtown Phoenix at 801 N. 2nd Ave. As a community middle, their particular primary focus is always to effectively act as a reference and educate the LGBTQ area. The guts features some solutions, resources and products which are ready to accept everybody else. They feature support groups, health solutions, education, wellness, source components plus. They have also lately announced their unique

ladies service class

for those of you wanting to get included. Look for society events on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixpridelgbtcenter

Southern Arizona’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual ad Transgender Community Center is actually alway giving returning to the community. Seek out strategies to volunteer, and Like them on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/WingspanAZ

SAAF remains the only real community-based business in south Arizona delivering situation control and ancillary help solutions for those managing HIV/AIDS and their individuals. They also provide culturally suitable prevention and training programs to cut back the pace of illness, and considerable trainings and possibilities for area members to fill vital help functions. Remember, Arizona offers time is Tuesday April 7, 2015. Learn more by using SAAF on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/SAAForg

These girls are at…

Photo thanks to Cash Inn nation via fb

Simply good feels towards money. Its definitely the friendliest lesbian/gay country-dance club in Arizona. And it also doesn’t matter if you love Country, rap, or Vintage stone, they play it all. So seize some darts or visit the patio and enjoy a glass or two whilst taking in the attractive Arizona evenings. Like them on Facebook, ’cause ya perform:

https://www.facebook.com/

CashInnCountry

The Zoan is regarded as AZ’s leading gay taverns. Ladies have become welcome and motivated to partake in the enjoyment. Stop by for an unbarred mic night or a couple of strong cocktails (perhaps several powerful cocktails before the mic?). Follow Zoan Phoenix on Myspace:

https://www.

twitter.com/ZoanPhoenix

Pic due to Fantasy monday’s via Twitter

Okay ladies, this can be an issue. Fantasy monday’s may be the only real lesbian nightclub night concentrated around LESBIANS.

Aqua Night Club

is providing you with drink specials, great music, and (according to tuesday) stay activity with a high profile look or two. Do not take too lightly this brand new kid on the block (established monday, March 13th) – Fantasy Friday’s is planning to stay. Like them on Facebook to help keep your Friday nights new:

https://www.facebook.

com/FantasyFridaysAZ

Pic courtesy of Stacy’s at Melrose via Twitter

Stacy’s attracts a solid mixed crowd. Take in, boogie, take in, boogie some more. You’re certain to have a great time enclosed by great individuals. Plus, look for She-Lounge, Stacy’s month-to-month ladies’ party. See just what’s upon Facebook:

https://www.

fb.com/StacysatMelrose




FilmBar Phoenix


. Just what much better date night than drinks and a movie? What if you might have both, on the other hand? Cue FilmBar Phoenix where they reveal new indie and overseas movies with a themed classic movie show every thirty days, and occasional cult classics with typical tests of local filmmakers’ material. With well over 25 various craft drinks and 12 different wines, this is basically the perfect spot for a hang. Now if we could just get them to filter

But I Am a Cheerleader

in their microcinema, we might end up being golden. Check them out on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/FilmBar.Phoenix

Exactly what else is occurring?

Pic due to heatwaved.com

It’s really no key your WNBA and lesbians think firmly about each other. But if you’re the place to find three-time title staff, Phoenix Mercury, women’s pro baseball is cool. And that I mean

great

. LGBT females could barely include on their own when news of star member, Brittney Griner’s engagement hit. And with my youth crush, Diana Taurasi, in addition sportin’ the jersey, there’s really no question that Talking Stick Resort Arena is highly speckled with women you may like to time. Follow the champs on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixmercury

and

enter our very own competitors

to win seats on their very first game at home in 2010!

How much do we love roller derby? Let me rely the ways… Tucson Roller Derby is an all-girl flat-track roller derby group that was created in 2003. Truly a skater-owned and -operated 501(c)3 business. The TRD home teams range from the VICE Squad, the Furious Truckstop Waitresses, and also the Copper Queens. They have also had gotten two all-star travel teams: the B group Bandoleras, and also the A Team Saddletramps. Carry out your self the benefit, and Follow them on Facebook:

https://www.

fb.com/TucsonRollerDerby

Pic thanks to tusconrollerderby.com – Credit: David T. Anderson

Two words: lesbians, softball. It appears i have said adequate about Cactus Cities Softball League, but We’ll develop. The intention of the CCSL will be foster local, regional, nationwide and intercontinental sports competition mainly for gays, lesbians and any individual focused on the advertising of this amateur athletic experience for individuals of all skill levels and abilities no matter what intimate positioning, gender, race, creed, faith or nationwide beginning. Yea, you got that right. They truly are amazing. Join a slow pitch group these days, and follow the league on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/CactusCities

I might join this league only for the name, nonetheless it improves. Buddies with Benefits Kickball is actually anything you hoped kickball would be in 5th quality and many more! They might be a completely non-competitive (point), drinking-encouraged (point) set of grownups that like to act like 11 year olds (double points) every Sunday day from October to April. Follow all of them from inside the off season on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/FWBKickball

and link up for the Fall!

Keep caffeinated, or de-caffeinated.




(for your sober hang)

This incredible, ecclectic cafe is a favorite amongst residents and those who simply result upon it. Mind truth be told there for a few alive jams, a smooth brew, or a slice of rainbow cake (baked just for you!). This is the perfect area to get to know pals, and take that girl you met on her behalf. Like Copper Superstar on Facebook and prevent by for a visit:

https://www.facebook.

com/copperstarcoffee

Pic thanks to downtowndevil.com

Whether you’re a coffee aficionado or otherwise not, you should strike upwards Lux java pub. Simply take the woman there on an initial time to seize some lattes for just two. Maybe decide to try the nod towards barista for many heart-shaped coffee art activity? Their own iced velvet is to-die-for, and so they make a batch of their own selfmade whipped ointment every day to put on leading. Include 100 % FREE wi-fi to the combine and you’re operating. Place a Like on the Facebook page to stay in the cycle:

https://www.facebook.com/luxcentral

What things to read, what to review?

Get right to the good things through the brand-new circumstances on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixnewtimes

For current issues and splitting stories, follow Echo Mag on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/EchoMagazine

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