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Gay Boston
When people from this metropolis tell you where they're from, you're likely to hear people name the South End, Back Bay or any of the dozens of other enclaves as their home. This is a city of sharply defined neighborhoods. Others, not born here, come from all across America and the world, to live across the river in Cambridge, home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; or to attend one of another 52 institutions of higher education in Metropolitan Boston.
If you're thinking people are proud of the city's almost year history, you're right. Most visitors, even those here for just a day or two, fit into their itinerary at least one of the sights they heard about in history class, such as the Aged North Church. (Remember the "one if by land, two if by sea" lanterns warning of the direction from which the British were coming?)
Sure, it's great to go shopping in historic Faneuil Hall or pursue guides in powdered wigs around the Paul Revere House. But Boston is also a cutting-edge city, thanks in p
Not only was Massachusetts was the first state to legalize homosexual marriage, but we also know how to show off our pride in style. Whether it’s dancing into the early morning hours, watching RuPaul’s Drag Race, or cheering on gorgeous performers during a drag brunch, there are plenty of places to find LGBTQ-friendly fun in and around Boston. Check out our picks for the optimal gay bars in Boston—and to enjoy even more of the city’s lively nightlife, have fun exploring the bestcocktail lounges and speakeasies. And don't forget that June is Pride Month, so check out these Identity festival events around Boston.
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Travel in the footsteps of Boston’s 19th and 20th century gay and lesbian friends. Search Ralph Waldo Emerson and Walt Whitman's walks along the Common; Charlotte Cushman’s cross-dressing roles; Earth War II bars and baths; and the AIDS memorial quilt project. Absorb about…
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The draw of dbar doesn't termination at dinner. When the lights leave down, the evening has just begun Once the plates are cleared, the lights are dimmed, and the tune goes up a few octaves, dbar After Dark is officially underway. Our gastropub turned nightclub is a party every night of…
Drag Brunch at Summer Shack
Experience the ultimate weekend entertainment at Summer Shack's themed Queenly Brunches! Summer Shack is proud to host many fabulous drag queens as they take on a new theme each weekend. Some of the upcoming drag brunch themes listed are the Barbie Drag Brunch, Beyonce Renaissance&helli
Lex’s Guide to Queer Boston Nightlife | LGBTQ+ Bars
Though smaller and more concealed than that in huge cities like New York, Boston’s LGBTQ+ nightlife scene is robust with an array of LGBTQ+ bars, each with its control unique charm and perception of belonging. Whether you're a local or just visiting for a weekend, here's a guide to some of the finest queer bars in Beantown.
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1. Club Café
Nestled in the South Finish, Club Café is a Boston queer institution that has something going on every night of the week from Karaoke Wednesdays to Drag Race Fridays to a lively Sunday brunch. Boston’s long-standing restaurant, piano bar, cabaret cosmos and dance club—will satisfy all of your Diverse nightlife cravings. Whether you're enjoying dinner and a show in the cabaret room, dancing the darkness away in the twirl club, or mingling with friends on the outdoor patio, Club Café promises a memorable night out in Boston's LGBTQ+ scene.
Club Café
Columbus Ave
Boston, MA
2. Jacques Cabaret
A beloved fixture in Boston's Queer community,