Guide to Queer Arizona: 20 Lesbian Bars, Activities and Orgs | HER

So, you live in Arizona.


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u’re queer. And you’re all,

In which all of them ladies at… no truly. In which will they be?

Whether for a romantic date, a get, or per night out aided by the ladies, you intend to feel safe and pleasant. HER has been doing ab muscles crucial work of assisting you get your homosexual on through the entire big Canyon county. Why must the ‘G’ have actually most of the enjoyable? Investigate following events, sites, etc. for a very female-centric, lesbian-specific, girl friendly AZ (scroll down for bars and events).

What is actually good Arizona?

Phoenix PRIDE – Photo courtesy of ZapTravel.com

There’s nothing a lot better than an excellent Pride. Events, parades, pubic displays of passion. Everything we really love. But we know there is something greater also.


The primary function of Phoenix Pride will be advertise unity, visibility, and self-confidence among LGBTQ individuals, also to give a positive image throughout Arizona. Phoenix Pride is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, additionally the largest event they coordinate is the yearly parade, party and fundraiser. The 35th Annual Phoenix PRIDE is actually scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2015 and Sunday, April 12, 2015. Remain latest on Twitter:

https://www 40plus.facebook.com/PhoenixPrideAZ

Rainbows Fest

(i.e. “Arizona’s Greatest Street Reasonable”)

. Hosted in historic Heritage Square Park in Downtown Phoenix, the Rainbows Festival draws a crowd of over 20,000 LGBT friends, families and allies from year to year. Rainbows Festival will be the 2nd biggest LGBTQ event during the condition of Arizona, second to Phoenix Pride. With two opportunities to celebrate your awesomeness in Phoenix year-round who doesnot need to wave their unique rainbow flag? This season’s event is actually scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2015 and Sunday, October 18, 2015. Admission is free of charge.

Rainbows Fest – pic due to Northeast Valley Information

Tucson Pride normally a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that creates and promotes academic, cultural, and leisurely occasions for your lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, transgender, and allied communities in Tucson, AZ. The 38th yearly “Pride within the Desert” is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Kino Sports Complex. Talk to Tucson PRIDE development on Facebook:

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

The Human Rights promotion matches for LGBT equality in Arizona alongside state and neighborhood groups and lawmakers. In addition they put fairly fantastic events. When you do-nothing otherwise, Like all of them on Facebook to provide your own sound with the battle:

https://www.facebook.com/HRCAz

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Picture courtesy of HRC Arizona via Twitter

The middle is located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix at 801 N. second Ave. As a residential area center, their primary focus would be to effectively serve as a reference and inform the LGBTQ area. The middle has various services, sources and programs which can be available to everyone else. They provide support groups, health services, training, health, reference materials and more. They have also not too long ago revealed their own

ladies’ assistance party

for anybody looking to get involved. Keep an eye out for area occasions on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixpridelgbtcenter

Southern Arizona’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual ad Transgender Community Center is actually alway giving back again to the city. Seek ways to volunteer, and Like all of them on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/WingspanAZ

SAAF continues to be the only community-based company in south Arizona delivering instance administration and ancillary service solutions for people coping with HIV/AIDS in addition to their individuals. In addition they supply culturally proper reduction and education programs to lessen the interest rate of disease, and substantial trainings and possibilities for community people to complete important help functions. Bear in mind, Arizona Gives Day is actually Tuesday April 7, 2015. Learn more by following SAAF on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/SAAForg

These women tend to be at…

Pic thanks to money Inn nation via fb

Nothing but good feels concerning the money. Really definitely the friendliest lesbian/gay country-dance bar in Arizona. Also it doesn’t matter if you like nation, hiphop, or Classic stone, they play it all. Thus grab some darts or check out the patio appreciate a drink 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 pubs. Ladies are particularly pleasant and motivated to partake in the fun. Drop by for an open mic night or multiple strong cocktails (perhaps two strong cocktails before the mic?). Follow Zoan Phoenix on Facebook:

https://www.

fb.com/ZoanPhoenix

Pic courtesy of Fantasy monday’s via Facebook

Okay females, this might be a big deal. Fantasy tuesday’s is the only lesbian nightclub night focused around LESBIANS.

Aqua Night-club

is providing you with drink deals, fantastic music, and (depending on the tuesday) reside activity with a celebrity appearance or two. Do not undervalue this brand new kid in your area (Launched monday, March 13th) – Fantasy saturday’s is intending to stay. Like them on fb to keep your saturday evenings fresh:

https://www.facebook.

com/FantasyFridaysAZ

Photo due to Stacy’s at Melrose via fb

Stacy’s attracts a good combined group. Take in, boogie, take in, boogie a few more. You are sure to have a lot of fun enclosed by great people. Plus, look out for She-Lounge, Stacy’s month-to-month women’s party. See just what’s upon fb:

https://www.

facebook.com/StacysatMelrose




FilmBar Phoenix


. Exactly what much better night out than drinks and a movie? Can you imagine you can have both, additionally? Cue FilmBar Phoenix where they reveal brand new indie and overseas flicks with a themed classic film series every month, and periodic cult classics with typical tests of neighborhood filmmakers’ material. With over 25 various craft beers and 12 various wines, this is the perfect location for a hang. Today if we could merely get them to display

But I Am a Cheerleader

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

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

Exactly what otherwise is happening?

Picture due to heatwaved.com

It’s really no key that the WNBA and lesbians think firmly about one another. But if you’re the place to find three-time tournament group, Phoenix Mercury, women’s professional basketball is cool. And that I indicate

really cool

. LGBT ladies could barely include by themselves whenever news of celebrity user, Brittney Griner’s wedding struck. And with my personal childhood crush, Diana Taurasi, also sportin’ the jersey, there is doubt that Talking Stick hotel Arena is greatly speckled with females you’d like to big date. Stick to the champs on fb:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixmercury

and

enter our very own competition

to win tickets their basic game yourself in 2010!

How much do we love roller derby? Let me count the methods… Tucson Roller Derby is actually an all-girl flat-track roller derby category which was formed in 2003. Its a skater-owned and -operated 501(c)3 organization. The TRD residence teams include the VICE Squad, the Furious Truckstop Waitresses, while the Copper Queens. They’ve also got two all star travel groups: the B group Bandoleras, and also the A Team Saddletramps. Carry out yourself the favor, and Follow them on fb:

https://www.

twitter.com/TucsonRollerDerby

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

Two terms: lesbians, softball. It appears I’ve stated adequate about Cactus Cities Softball League, but I’ll broaden. The intention of the CCSL is always to promote neighborhood, regional, nationwide and worldwide sports opposition predominately for gays, lesbians and anybody centered on the promotion of this novice athletic experience for persons of all skill degrees and skills regardless of intimate positioning, gender, competition, creed, religion or national origin. Yea, that is right. They truly are amazing. Join a slow pitch staff these days, and proceed with the group on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/CactusCities

I might join this league just for title, it improves. Pals with Benefits Kickball is actually whatever you hoped kickball might be in fifth grade and a whole lot more! These are generally an entirely non-competitive (point), drinking-encouraged (point) set of adults that like to do something like 11 12 months olds (two fold points) every Sunday morning from Oct to April. Follow them in off-season on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/FWBKickball

and link up in the trip!

Keep caffeinated, or de-caffeinated.




(to suit your sober hang)

This amazing, ecclectic restaurant is actually a favorite amongst natives and those who just occur upon it. Mind here for some alive jams, a smooth brew, or a slice of rainbow cake (baked just for you!). Oahu is the great place to meet pals, or take that lady you met on the. Like Copper Star on Twitter and stop by for a trip:

https://www.facebook.

com/copperstarcoffee

Photo due to downtowndevil.com

Whether you are a coffee aficionado or perhaps not, you should strike right up Lux java club. Get the woman there on an initial big date to grab some lattes for two. Possibly take to the nod your barista for a few heart-shaped coffee artwork motion? Their unique iced velvet is to-die-for, in addition they make a batch of one’s own home made whipped ointment each and every day to place on top. Include 100 % FREE wi-fi with the blend and you are running a business. Place a Like to their fb web page in which to stay the cycle:

https://www.facebook.com/luxcentral

What things to review, things to study?

Get right to the good things from The brand new days on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixnewtimes

For current problems and busting stories, stick to Echo Mag on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/EchoMagazine

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