Guide to Queer Arizona: 20 Lesbian pubs, occasions and Orgs | HER

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u’re queer. And you are all,

Where them women at… no really. Where are they?

Whether for a date, a collect, or every night out with all the girls, you want to feel as well as welcome. HER has done the very essential work of helping you get your gay on through the Grand Canyon condition. Why should the ‘G’ have all fun? Look at the soon after activities, locations, etc. for a very female-centric, lesbian-specific, woman friendly AZ (scroll down for bars and events).

What exactly is great Arizona?

Phoenix PRIDE – pic courtesy of ZapTravel.com

You’ll find nothing better than a good Pride. Functions, parades, pubic showcases of love. Everything we love. But everybody knows there will be something higher also.


An important aim of Phoenix Pride is always to promote unity, visibility, and self-esteem among LGBTQ people, in order to give an optimistic image throughout Arizona. Phoenix Pride is actually a 501(c)(3) non-profit company, and the largest event they organize is the annual parade, special event and fundraiser. The 35th Annual Phoenix PRIDE is actually planned for Saturday, April 11, 2015 and Sunday, April 12, 2015. Stay informed on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixPrideAZ

Rainbows Fest

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

. Managed in historical Heritage Square Park in Downtown Phoenix, the Rainbows Festival draws a crowd of over 20,000 LGBT friends, family members and allies on a yearly basis. Rainbows Festival could be the second biggest LGBTQ occasion inside the state of Arizona, second to Phoenix Pride. With two possibilities to celebrate your own awesomeness in Phoenix year-round that wouldn’t want to wave their own rainbow flag? This present year’s event is actually scheduled for Saturday, Oct 17, 2015 and Sunday, October 18, 2015. Admission is FREE.

Rainbows Fest – picture due to Northeast Valley Information

Tucson Pride can also be a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit business that produces and promotes educational, social, and leisure activities when it comes down to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied communities in Tucson, AZ. The 38th annual “Pride into the Desert” is planned for Saturday, Oct 17, 2015 at Kino Sports specialized. Talk to Tucson PRIDE news on Facebook:

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

The Human Rights venture battles for LGBT equality in Arizona alongside state and regional teams and lawmakers. And place quite fantastic parties. If you do nothing more, Like all of them on Twitter to incorporate your own voice on the battle:

https://www.facebook.com/HRCAz

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Pic due to HRC Arizona via fb

The guts is found in one’s heart of Downtown Phoenix at 801 N. 2nd Ave. As a residential area heart, their own primary focus is to effortlessly act as a resource and educate the LGBTQ society. The middle has actually multiple solutions, sources and programs which can be prepared for everyone. They have support groups, health services, education, wellness, reference materials plus. They’ve in addition recently announced their unique

ladies help group

for people looking to get included. Look for community activities on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixpridelgbtcenter

Southern Arizona’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual ad Transgender Community Center is actually alway providing back again to the community. Check for how to volunteer, and Like all of them on fb:

https://www.facebook.com/WingspanAZ

SAAF continues to be the only community-based organization in south Arizona providing situation administration and ancillary assistance services for those coping with HIV/AIDS in addition to their households. Additionally they provide culturally appropriate avoidance and education programs to cut back the rate of illness, and comprehensive trainings and options for community people to fill critical support roles. Keep in mind, Arizona offers time is Tuesday April 7, 2015. Learn more by using SAAF on myspace:

https://www.facebook.com/SAAForg

These girls tend to be at…

Photo due to money Inn nation via Facebook

Just great feels regarding Cash. It really is by far the friendliest lesbian/gay country dance bar in Arizona. Plus it doesn’t matter if you want Country, Hip Hop, or Timeless stone, they get involved in it all. Therefore grab some darts or check out the patio and luxuriate in a glass or two whilst consuming the attractive Arizona nights. Like all of them on myspace, ‘cause ya carry out:

https://www.facebook.com/

CashInnCountry

The Zoan is among AZ’s premier gay pubs. Ladies have become welcome and motivated to participate in the fun. Check out for an unbarred mic night or several powerful cocktails (maybe two strong cocktails prior to the mic?). Follow Zoan Phoenix on Facebook:

https://www.

twitter.com/ZoanPhoenix

Pic courtesy of Fantasy saturday’s thru Twitter

Okay ladies, this can be a problem. Fantasy tuesday’s is the only real lesbian dance club evening concentrated around LESBIANS.

Aqua Night Club

is actually providing you with drink specials, fantastic music, and (according to saturday) live entertainment with a high profile appearance or two. Don’t underestimate this brand-new kid on the market (established monday, March 13th) – Fantasy saturday’s is looking to stay. Like all of them on fb to help keep your tuesday evenings fresh:

https://www.facebook.

com/FantasyFridaysAZ

Photo courtesy of Stacy’s at Melrose via Facebook

Stacy’s attracts an excellent combined group. Take in, boogie, take in, dance some more. You’re certain to have an enjoyable experience surrounded by good people. Plus, look out for She-Lounge, Stacy’s monthly ladies celebration. See what’s through to Twitter:

https://www.

facebook.com/StacysatMelrose




FilmBar Phoenix


. What better night out than products and a motion picture? Let’s say you could have both, on top of that? Cue FilmBar Phoenix where they reveal brand new indie and overseas films with a themed classic film series every thirty days, and occasional cult classics with routine tests of neighborhood filmmakers’ things. With over 25 different craft beers and 12 different wines, this is actually the perfect spot for a hang. Now when we could only encourage them to monitor

But I’m a Cheerleader

within their microcinema, we’d end up being fantastic. Check them out on fb:

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

Just what else is being conducted?

Photo due to heatwaved.com

It’s really no secret that the WNBA and lesbians believe strongly about each other. But when you’re home to three-time title group, Phoenix Mercury, women’s professional basketball is actually cool. And that I mean

great

. LGBT ladies could barely contain by themselves whenever news of celebrity member, Brittney Griner’s engagement struck. Along with my childhood crush, Diana Taurasi, also sportin’ the jersey, there’s no doubt that chatting Stick hotel Arena is actually heavily speckled with females you may like to date. Proceed with the champs on fb:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixmercury

and

enter the competition

to win tickets on their first video game yourself this coming year!

How much cash can we love roller derby? I want to depend the methods… Tucson Roller Derby is an all-girl flat-track roller derby league that has been created in 2003. Its a skater-owned and -operated 501(c)3 company. The TRD residence groups are the VICE Squad, the Furious Truckstop Waitresses, therefore the Copper Queens. They have in addition got two all-star travel teams: the B Team Bandoleras, plus the A Team Saddletramps. Do yourself the benefit, and Follow them on Twitter:

https://www.

facebook.com/TucsonRollerDerby

Photo courtesy of tusconrollerderby.com – Credit: David T. Anderson

Two terms: lesbians, softball. It appears I said sufficient about Cactus Cities Softball League, but I’ll expand. The objective of the CCSL is to foster local, regional, national and international activities competition predominately for gays, lesbians and any individual focused on the promotion of this amateurish sports experience for individuals of ability degrees and capabilities no matter sexual direction, sex, battle, creed, faith or national source. Yea, you heard that right. They may be awesome. Join a slow pitch team today, and stick to the league on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/CactusCities

I would join this category simply for the name, but it improves. Buddies with Advantages Kickball is whatever you hoped kickball would be in 5th class and many more! They’ve been an entirely non-competitive (point), drinking-encouraged (point) selection of adults that like to act like 11 year olds (dual things) every Sunday early morning from Oct to April. Follow them when you look at the off season on fb:

https://www.facebook.com/FWBKickball

and join up for the Fall!

Keep caffeinated, or de-caffeinated.




(to suit your sober hang)

This wonderful, ecclectic cafe is actually a favorite amongst locals and people who only happen upon it. Head truth be told there for most live jams, a smooth brew, or a slice of rainbow cake (baked just for you!). This is the great place in order to meet friends, or take that girl you came across on HER. Like Copper Superstar on Twitter and prevent by for a visit:

https://www.facebook.

com/copperstarcoffee

Photo thanks to downtowndevil.com

Whether you are a coffee aficionado or not, you wish to hit upwards Lux java Bar. Just take her there on a primary go out to seize some lattes for just two. Possibly attempt the nod to your barista for many heart-shaped coffee art action? Their iced velvet is to-die-for, as well as make a batch of one’s own do-it-yourself whipped ointment each day to put on leading. Include TOTALLY FREE wi-fi for the blend and you’re in business. Place a Like on the Facebook web page in which to stay the circle:

https://www.facebook.com/luxcentral

Things to study, what to read?

Get right to the good stuff through the brand new occasions on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixnewtimes

For up-to-date dilemmas and breaking stories, follow Echo Mag on myspace:

https://www.facebook.com/EchoMagazine

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