Gay Vegas Magazine 2014 August

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR HAVE PRIDE IN YOU I love Mormons, always have. Active and practicing Mormons, jack Mormons, and even gay Mormons. I went to high school in Las Vegas and a lot of my friends were and still are Mormon.

Religion on the other hand is a touchy subject and one that is discussed a couple times in this issue. When I came out to my 100% Italian catholic mother at 17, I was surprised to find out her reaction was to disown me. She took my baby pics and childhood photos down from our walls. I even woke up to holy water sessions to “exorcise the gay” out of me. I remember as a kid, before coming out, crying in bed to Jesus, asking “why did you do this to me?” “please fix me” “I don’t want to be this way.” It would be a difficult struggle for a great part of my life.

Suicidal thoughts would come and go, maybe it was also the Accutane that I took for my acne ridden face.

What you need to know is that things get better with time and age. Maybe I should have waited till I was out living on my own to break the news to my parents? In all honesty, no one should ever have to be afraid to be who they are. Unfortunately, we are not there yet as a society. Today, my entire family loves my partner and accepts me for who I am, and more importantly, so do I. Don’t get me wrong, my mother and I still have our moments, but who doesn’t with their parents. All I know is that the road had many bumps and even deep pits. I am glad I didn’t take my life and I hope you never give up on happiness.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Gear Geekin’ / Technology

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Events, Concerts and Pride Schedule

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AFAN’s Black and White Party Event Roster

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It’s Good To Be Takei / Pride Connections

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Ikea Vegas / Gay Vegas News

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Goodbye Krave, Hello EQUALibrium / Gay Vegas News

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Derrek Spilsbury / Local Spotlight

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Nightclub and Bar Daily Schedule

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Nightclub and Bar Descriptions

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Nightlife Map

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TECHNOLOGY

GEAR GEEKIN’

BY MIKEY ROX

New Gizmos That’ll Take Your Summer to the Next Level

While the debate rages on as to whether a gay gene exists or not (even thought we know it does), I’m pretty sure it’s scientific fact that the LGBT community is genetically predisposed to being the first adopters of the next best thing; we just need to have

COLEMAN ROADTRIP NXT 300 GRILL Firing up the grill is one of the greatest aspects of spring and summer (especially because it marks the start of the shirtless season!), and now you can do it fast and easy anywhere you’d like. The Coleman RoadTrip NXT 300 is just what the party ordered so you and your crew can eat like queens straight off the flames. Turnt-up features include a scissor leg design for set up and take down in under a minute, Electric Instastart Ignition™ button for automatic lighting, 20,000 BTUs of cooking intensity and a standup design for low-profile storing in tight places. Get your besties on the line, boo – it’s time for a BBQ. $279.99; coleman.com 6 Gay Vegas Magazine

the latest and greatest gadgets on the market before any of our friends. To help you stay ahead of the queer Joneses, I’ve compiled this list of the coolest thingamabobs you will want to get your hands on this summer. Let’s hot-nerd out together, shall we?

WELLOGRAPH FITNESS WATCH Like to spend the summer getting your fitness fix outdoors? Wellograph – a wellness watch with an activity tracker, heart-rate monitor, pedometer and running application – can help you stay on track and perhaps push you even harder. This lightweight digital watch provides a complete picture of health right on your wrist, a major plus when you don’t want to carry additional devices while you’re working out outside – like bulky smartphones – to track your progress. Of course, Wellograph works just as well indoors – because lord knows you need gym time to get a taste of that eye candy. $349; wellograph.com

AQUAVAULT

While beach theft doesn’t appear to be an epidemic in America, the unfortunate reality is that we live in a world where stupid people do stupid things sometimes and we end up the victim.

However, you can prevent this with an innovative device that will store all your personal effects safely while you enjoy the sun, sand and surf. AquaVault is a portable, thermoplastic safe that you can attach to your beach chair with lock and combination.

Have peace of mind that your day won’t be ruined by random robbery. The device is designed to fit over 95 percent of existing beach furniture, and the 120-square-inch cargo hull is roomy enough to store wallets, watches, mobile phones, jewelry, keys and other valuables... like a condom, just in case. $44.95; theaquavault.com

MECAM HD If you’re into documenting your amazing life as you live it and posting it to social media to make everybody else jealous, MeCam HD is just what you need to satisfy your inner Spielberg. This mini handsfree wearable video camera shoots in full 1080p HD and contains its own Wi-Fi signal that you can connect to your devices and instantly share footage. It’s light enough to take anywhere (weighing in at a mere 2.5 oz), and a proprietary low-light sensor is built in to capture all your moments, even at night. Because who needs a portable HD video camera if you’re not going to document your sexcapades – consensual, of course; no hidden camera action, creep – at least once in your life. Just remember to disconnect your devices first. #youwanttokeepyourjobdontyou? $259.99; www.mecam.me

MY CABANA BOY Don’t get ahead of me; it’s not what you’re thinking. My Cabana Boy is an ergonomically designed new tool that eliminates one of the biggest problems on the beach: How do you apply sunscreen to your back if you don’t have a hottie handy? Now that problem is solved, all you have to do with this why-didn’t-I-think-of-that device is pop in your bottle of spray sunscreen, tilt your arm back and spray. One and done! $13.99; my-cabanaboy.com GayVegas.com

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TECHNOLOGY FiAir BLOWER One of the greatest things about technology is that it exists solely to make our lives easier and more efficient – and the FiAir Blower is no exception.

Another one of those I-can’t-believe-I-didn’t-invent-this devices, FiAir is the first and only truly portable, compact, superlightweight, hand-held, battery-powered blower for feeding fires indoors and out. Just point and shoot to build flames in a matter of seconds on your grill, fireplace, woodstove, chiminea or fire pit. Personally, I love spending time around my own fire pit, and I can tell you that this device is legit and pretty darn cool. It also doubles as a personal fan when you have to be in the muggy outdoors for a lengthy period of time. Because, yes Felicia, I’m too delicate to sweat. $29.99; fiair.net

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EVENTS & CONCERTS

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Las Vegas Pride Family Bingo at The Center lasvegaspride.org Hosted by Norma Llyaman & her sidekick Doris Klozzed. Happy Hour 6pm. Bingo Starts 7pm.

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Justin Timberlake MGM Grand Garden Arena ticketmaster.com

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Gay Games 2014 Cleveland + Akron gg9cle.com One of the most inclusive sports & cultural festivals in the world featuring an Opening Ceremony complete with Parade of Participants, Broadway stars, Lance Bass, and Greg Louganis.

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Pride OUTside 10am Mary Jane Falls Trailhead lasvegaspride.org

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Reno Gay Pride 11am-6pm Windfield Park renogaypride.com

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AFAN’s B&W Kickoff Party 10pm Liaison Nightclub at Ballys afanlv.org

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AFAN’s B&W Party 9pm - 1am The Joint Hard Rock Hotel and then AFAN’s B&W After Party 1am Piranha Nightclub afanlv.org

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AFAN’s Afternoon Party T-Dance 4pm - 7pm Wynn Las Vegas’ Encore Beach Club afanlv.org

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Pide Kick-off Party 10pm Charlies Las Vegas charlieslasvegas.com $5 Domestic & $8 Premium Beer Bust

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Hawks Gym 12th Anniversary Party 8pm - 12am hawksgym.com - Entertainment, Food, Prizes.

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Gay Days Las Vegas gaydays.com

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Pride Family Bingo 7pm The Center lasvegaspride.org Colors of Pride. Show your Pride costume contest at The Center. Happy Hour 6pm 21 and over.

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Gay and Lesbian Travel, Entertainment, and Business Expo gaydays.com

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Las Vegas Pride Parade 7pm Downtown Las Vegas lasvegaspride.org

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Pride After Parade Party 8pm - 2am MEET Las Vegas lasvegaspride.org

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Las Vegas Pride Festival noon - 10pm Clark County Government Center Amphitheater lasvegaspride.org - Families, couples, and singles along with their friends and straight allies come together for an entire day of fabulous fun, featuring Mister Chase, Courtney Act, and Kristine W.

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COMMUNITY JAM-PACKED WEEKEND ROSTER OF EVENTS FOR AFAN’S 28TH ANNUAL BLACK & WHITE PARTY

Las Vegas’ favorite party of the year, Aid for AIDS of Nevada’s 28th Annual Black & White Party, returns to The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Aug. 23, and the $40 general admission ticket price includes three days of parties, including the city’s first T-Dance.

Start the weekend with complimentary admission to the official kickoff party at Liaison Nightclub at Bally’s, the first gay nightclub in a Strip casino. With a high-end atmosphere, sexy live performance pieces and hot DJs, Liaison has quickly become the place to see and be seen, recently throwing Lance Bass’ release party for his new single.

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FRIDAY, AUG. 22

SATURDAY, AUG. 23

The main event may be all black and white but it’s anything but basic. Party at The Joint at Hard Rock from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. (VIP entry at 8 p.m.) with beats from DJ Axis and performances from the Strip’s hottest acts including Jabbawockeez, Melody Sweets, Sky Miles, Jubilee!, Chase Brown, Lorena Peril and more. Actor, comedian and breakout star of reality TV show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Shangela (D.J. Pierce) will make a special appearance. Vegas’ top chefs and mixologists including Culinary Dropout, Maggiano’s, Pink Taco, 35 Steaks + Martinis, Jamba Juice, Popcorn Girl, Ferraro’s, desserts by Aliante Casino + Hotel and Back Bar USA will provide lavish indulgences. Head to the nearby Fruit Loop for the official after party at Piranha Nightclub, voted best gay club by the Las Vegas Review Journal.

SUNDAY, AUG. 24

A staple of gay culture worldwide, AFAN brings the legendary afternoon party T-Dance tradition to Las Vegas at Wynn’s Encore Beach Club 4pm-7pm with world famous DJ Diplo on the decks. Black & White Party attendees will enjoy complimentary admission, one complimentary drink and access to a special VIP area.

For the complete lineup and to buy tickets, visit the afanlv.org website. $125 VIP tickets with early entry to the Black & White Party at 8 p.m. are also available. Book a special room rate at Hard Rock for the weekend by visiting hardrockhotel.com or calling 800.343.4346 and using the code HAFAN14.

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BY CHRIS AZZOPARDI

PRIDE CONNECTIONS

IT’S GOOD TO BE

TAKEI Actor-turned-activist talks social network resurgence, closeted actors and autographing private parts

George Takei knows the power of a cat meme. Because of all things, it’s the pussy that gave him a platform and set the stage for something more than just pervy postings and silly jests: gay activism. Now, the 77-year-old iconic Hikaru Sulu on Star Trek from 19661969, isn’t only the voice of a generation – he’s the voice of generations. But how?

The actor, who swooshed out of the closet at the age of 68 to become a powerful LGBT advocate and social media magnate, reflects on all facets of his life during To Be Takei, a documentary viewable on DIRECTV through Aug. 6 and also in select theaters and VOD later this summer.

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(and why it hasn’t happened yet), how closeted actors are still common and – oh myyy! – autographing his fans’ private parts.

What’s the message you’ve been bringing with you to these Pride festivals?

That we’re making amazing progress, and that’s because all of the people in the community are pulling at the same wagon.

We have some special change agents, people like Stephen Snyder-Hill, the soldier that spoke at the Republican Debate in 2011, where he asked whether any Republican candidate – when he or she becomes president, and also commander in chief of the military – would reinstate “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” It was a legitimate question, and yet the Republican people who gathered at that debate booed an American soldier ... on the battlefield ... dodging martyrs. It was a shocking thing. But because of people like

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PRIDE CONNECTIONS him who have the courage to ask those questions and take principled stands, we’re making the progress that we are.

You’ve been an integral part of that progress.

For someone who wasn’t out for most of his life, how surreal is it for you to be riding in a Pride parade at this point?

I lived most of my life closeted because I wanted my career. That was a heavy price to pay for it, because you’re living with the constant tension of exposure – somebody could expose me and that’s the end of my career.

It must’ve been my early 20s when Tab Hunter, who was a god of the box office at the time – blond, good looking, young – played the lead in almost every movie that was coming out. He was exposed as gay in one of the scandal sheets, and you never heard from him again. That puts the fear in you, and you’re always living with your guard up. You don’t know what or who might destroy your career, and so when you come out, you’re completely relieved of that tension. You can live fully as who you are.

I had an interesting experience: the State Department sent me on one big tour of South Korea and Japan, which culminated with U.S. ambassador to Japan, Caroline Kennedy, honoring me with a reception. As one of her guests, she had the first lady of Japan, the wife of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who told me that she had ridden in what she called a “Rainbow Pride Parade” in 14 Gay Vegas Magazine

Tokyo this summer. Can you imagine the first lady of Japan riding in a Pride parade?

Changes are happening. Not only in the United States, but all over the world. It’s a very optimistic time, but we still have the Employment Non-Discrimination Act before us – you can be fired for no other reason than who you are. It’s the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” of the civilian population. So, it is an exciting time – a time to be optimistic, because we’re making progress – but we still have a long way to go.

Your primary reason for staying closeted was to avoid sabotaging your career. How common do you think it is these days for actors to keep their sexuality concealed for that same reason?

It’s still not uncommon. There are actors who have to be living that double life. I won’t name them, but you know, it’s a decision that they have to make. It’s a very personal decision.

I don’t know the specifics, but with society changing, they are seeming to be more and more like outdated dinosaurs who maintain that kind of life.

Are you saying you know people in showbiz who are closeted? Friends of yours?

I do. You know, when I was doing Star Trek my colleagues knew, but they’re good people, they’re cool, and they did not expose me.

(Laughs) Well, one of them ... the fact that I am who I am went right over his head. I’ll leave it to you to guess whom.

You’re a real tease, George.

(Laughs) In the last 10 years, you’ve really become quite the accidental activist, and because your parents come up often in the documentary, I’m wondering what you think they would say about your role as an LGBT role model?

Well, they’re both gone now. My father had passed long ago, and it’s one of my regrets in life – that I never came out to him. But I know he would’ve supported me. (He said he would) accept and support and love his son going into the acting arena. I mean, he did tell me: “Look at TV, look at movies, look at the kind of roles that Asians have to play – tiny roles to begin with, and stereotype roles at that – is that what you wanna go into?” I told my father: “Daddy, I will change it.” He supported me in that. I think he knew deep down who I was; he was waiting for me to come out to him.

When I came out to my mother, she had some difficulties, but she knew who (my now-husband) Brad was. Brad was in my life already, and she thought of him as my friend, but when I came out to her, the situation was changed. She already knew Brad for who he was and that he was a nice guy, so it wasn’t really that difficult. As life would have it, Brad and I took care of her in the last years of her life. She moved in with us. He became more a son to her than my own brother.

marvel at. You know your way around social media like no 77-year-olds I know.

(Laughs) You’ve got a stereotype in your mind about 77-year-olds! There are a lot of us who are very comfortable with social media. My generation is not as out of touch with technology as you youngsters seem to think.

(Laughs) I’m very aware of this stereotype; I’m basing this off my own experience with my father. Recently, he posted a message for someone else on my wall.

You talk about your father – I have a sister who finally got a cell phone, but she leaves it at home when she leaves! What’s the point? (Laughs) So it’s not just you and your father. In my own family, I have that to deal with.

What role has humor played in how you

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PRIDE CONNECTIONS What role has humor played in how you present politics and social commentary on LGBT issues?

It is key to building your audience. The reason why I got so actively involved with social media is, it’s been my mission in life to raise the awareness of my childhood incarceration – imprisonment of JapaneseAmericans simply because we happened to look like the people who bombed Pearl Harbor. So, I’ve been going on speaking tours to universities and doing corporate events, and we founded a museum called the Japanese American National Museum – we’re an affiliate of the Smithsonian – and we developed a musical based on the internment called Allegiance.

I thought I’d use social media (to promote it), but my base, when I started in 2010, was essentially made up of sci-fi geeks and nerds – my Star Trek audience – and I had to grow that. So, by trial and error I found that the humorous things, the funnies – or the cat memes – got the most likes and shares. Then I started concentrating more on that, and it started to explode.

It was really amazing how fast, and how big, your audience base can grow in social media. I discovered that humor was the key to growing the audience, and once the audience had grown to a certain size I started zinging them with social justice issues, LGBT issues and the internment of Japanese-Americans, as well as various other things ... like proper grammar!

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Do you think we’ll ever see an out LGBT human on Star Trek?

I think now it’s high time. I did very quietly bring up the subject to (Star Trek screenwriter) Gene Roddenberry when we were starting our movie series – our feature film series – and he said with television he had to walk a very tight rope.

You know, we were dealing with issues at that time – the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, the Cold War – and that episode where Kirk kissed Uhura, a white man kissing a black woman, that was blacked out in all of the Southern states: Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Our ratings plummeted!

(Gene) said he knows that the LGBT issue is a civil rights issue, but he had to keep the show on the air as a television series, and if he pushed the envelope too far he wouldn’t be able to address any of the issues. He’d be canceled. Same thing with feature films now: bigger budget, higher risk. And he had said he’s predicating a 23rd century when the LGBT issue would not be an issue, but it is an issue of our times that we’re dealing with metaphorically in terms of science fiction and he wants to deal with it and still be able to make movies. He had said he hopes for the time that he will be able to do it.

Alas, Gene passed. It was in ’91 that he passed, and we’re 20 years-plus from that time.

We’ve advanced with unimagined speed, and I think now it is high time Star Trek deal with the issue of LGBT equality. Now there are Star Trek actors who are out. Zachary Quinto, who plays Spock in the reboot, came out, and I am

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Some fans have some very specific requests when they meet you. What’s been the most bizarre fan request you’ve experienced?

(Laughs) This is not PG – and this isn’t The Howard Stern Show – so I will be more circumspect about the bizarre requests that I get. I’ve been asked to autograph various body parts. And some are, um, very private parts. I’ll let your imagination go there.

Did you follow through on these requests?

I did!

Did these requests involve the front or the back?

Both! (Laughs) And some have gotten a tattoo artist to trace my autograph on those body parts. One woman displayed hers to me at a convention ... in the flesh!

Oh geez.

“Oh geez” – I love your reaction!

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IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, announced it is submitting plans to Clark County, Nevada for a Las Vegasarea store that would increase the Swedish retailer’s presence in the western United States. The application marks the beginning of the governmental approval process that could lead to the store’s opening as early as Summer 2016. Until then, customers can shop at the closest IKEA stores in: Covina, CA; Tempe, AZ, or Draper, UT; or online at IKEAUSA.com.

Located in the Spring Valley area of Clark County, approximately 13 miles southwest of downtown Las Vegas, the 351,000-squarefoot proposed IKEA store and its nearly 1,300 parking spaces would be built on 26 acres along the northern side of Interstate-215 at Durango Drive, near the intersection with Sunset Road. Store plans reflect the same unique architectural design for which IKEA stores are known worldwide.

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nly months away from what would be Krave’s 10 year anniversary, we received confirmation that on July 27th, 2014 Krave’s doors closed once again at what was to be their temporary home located at the Tommy Wind Theatre. This comes shortly after their previous downtown location slated as “Krave Massive” became what you could call a massive failure after a whirlwind of bad press due to the previous owner Kelly Murphy’s past of indiscretions which included financial impropriety and prison time. August 1994 in San Antonio, TX, Murphy pleaded guilty to bank fraud when he got caught using his 7-year-old son’s Social Security number to obtain a total amount of $73,500 on three different bank loans. Murphy was released from jail in December 1995.

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On October 2nd, in an unusual hearing at the Las Vegas City Council Kelly Murphy’s two liquor licenses were denied and the publicly broadcast meeting ended Murphy’s nightclub career in Las Vegas and any chance of receiving further city funding. A gentlemen stating his name was Matthew Greppin known to everyone else in Las Vegas as Kelly Murphy’s longtime employee “Tyler Caiden or DJ Tyler Caiden” tried to convince the city council that he had just purchased drink and drag a day before the hearing. Later, the original owner of Krave, Sia Amiri, claimed that he had purchased the Krave Massive liquor licence. All claims were denied and in an immediate response Sia Amiri moved Krave into the old Empire Ballroom space to try and revitalize the name that Kelly Murphy had so badly tarnished with his questionable business

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practices such as the billboard above Piranha Nightclub, his office space across their street and his constant attacks on Las Vegas Pride with his own “Official Pride Events”.

Who will be Vegas’ next gay megaclub on the strip? The answer is club EQUALibrium.

This 21,000 square foot family operated mega club that is actually located on the strip and not inside a casino, is the newest and largest gay nightclub to be introduced to Las Vegas. Following a multi million dollar renovation Arlene Riccardo says she was eager to launch EQUALibrium. Arlene, a beautiful blonde italian woman from New EQUALibrium 21,000 square foot mega club

York, states “It’s always been one of my dreams to have my own gay club. People always say that I am a gay man trapped in a womans body, and its true. I love my gay friends and drag queens and I’m all about equality for everyone. That’s what inspired EQUALibrium Two Level Nightclub

EQUALibrium Aerialist Performers

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GAY VEGAS NEWS EQUALIibrium Over 40 VIP Booths

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the name EQUALibrium, equal rights for everyone.” Arlene made it very clear that Club EQUALibrium is in no way shape or form involved with Krave, Kelly Murphy or Sia Amiri.

Club EQUALibrium has started operating Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays opening nightly at 10pm. The club features the only 18 and over event in Las Vegas every Sunday. Aerialist performers “The Sky Boys” bring exciting entertainment to the nightclub along with themed nights, drag performances, special guest celebrity performers, cash prizes, travel giveaways and more every weekend. The venue has absolutely everything. The two level nightclub features a massive theater stage for shows and concerts, a gorgeous balcony terrace with a view of the strip, over 40 VIP booths, 4 huge bars, a brand new state of the art sound and lighting system, confetti 26 Gay Vegas Magazine

... Arlene stated that “locals will always have an option for free entry on most nights. We love our locals, they are who we cater to more than anything, and they are who nevada needs to give equal rights to, marriage is for everyone, by the way.” ... launchers, snow machines, and unique visualization shows. When asked about the locals, Arlene stated that “locals will always have an option for free entry on most nights.

We love our locals, they are who we cater to more than anything, and they are who nevada needs to give equal rights to, marriage is for everyone, by the way.” The nightclub features the hottest male and female GoGo’s on the strip, affordable drink prices such as $5 long islands on Saturdays and all you can drink liquor busts. The venue is located at 3765 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Las Vegas, NV 89109 across from the Monte Carlo in between Walgreens and Fatburger.

For VIP reservations call 702-763-7077 and for more information visit: equalvegas.com

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g an talks reconcilin Neon Trees frontm ar lust ist bashing and be he at , M IS N O M R GAY MO Neon Trees frontman Tyler Glenn is still figuring out what it means to be a gay Mormon. Not just how both modifiers can exist simultaneously, but if it’s even possible that they do. The alt musician spoke candidly on the heels of the band’s latest album, Pop Psychology, revealing how he’s not letting other people – even the Mormon Church – define his relationship with God, the gay atheists who lambasted him for standing by his beliefs and one of the reasons he recently came out: to find love.

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What does being a gay Mormon mean to you?

How are you able to be both without feeling like a contradiction?

Yeah, it’s interesting. Because there were things about the church they didn’t agree with, or they decided they wanted to live a different lifestyle regardless of sexuality, I had seen so many of my friends fall away from the church, even if they didn’t necessarily want to. They just felt like they had to pick one or the other.

In my life, I’ve never felt like I totally wanted to do everything that I was told I had to. I’ve always been that way, and I still have a lot of

faith in God and in a lot of the teachings of the church. Obviously there are things I scratch my head at, but I’ve always been that way. I just wasn’t so quick to throw away that part of me and accept this other part of me, so I guess my situation is, I want to be open and honest and say I have these beliefs, that I have these feelings and I’ve acted on these feelings and this is who I am.

I’m not ashamed of it. There have been a lot of people that have come up to me since (I came out) and said, “Thank you for being that way, because a lot of other people feel that way too.”

The Mormon Church is tolerant of homosexuality as long as you abstain from homosexual relations. That said, how are you able to reconcile Mormonism and homosexuality in terms of establishing physical relationships? What happens when you’re in a relationship, and are you in one?

I wish I could find a relationship. I don’t want to sound like I’m on the prowl, but when I came out, part of it was because I want to find love. I want to find somebody. I’ve never been all about the random hook-ups, although I’ve had those experiences, but that’s just not who I am. Coming out was a release. I want to meet someone in a more open, normal setting and not just have to be covert on apps and online – hiding it.

I think reconciling – I don’t know. I guess when it comes to it, I will. You know, I identify as Mormon because I believe in it, and

regardless if, at some point, they decide to say, you can’t be (Mormon), I still won’t let someone here on Earth define my faith or my relationship with God and my beliefs. I will still identify with those beliefs.

So, if your bishop does not approve of your relationship with another man, you wouldn’t walk away from the church?

I don’t think I would be the one walking away, but I would probably be removed from the records. I mean, I do go occasionally, but I haven’t actively gone to church in about seven or eight years. I’ve always kind of felt like I didn’t fit in, but at the same time I love serving the mission, I love the teachings, I love The Book of Mormon. There are a lot of things I really, really believe in. It’s funny.

Coming out as gay – it was almost harder to come out as Mormon. I was surprised how many people didn’t know I was Mormon, that I was raised that way. I got a lot of flak from atheists, which is interesting. A lot of gay atheists were applauding that I was coming out, but bashing me because I decided to still remain Mormon.

Of all the people you’ve come out to in your life – your family, the church, the whole world – whose acceptance meant the most to you?

I don’t know if it meant the most, but at the time it did. My producer (Tim Pagnotta) and one of my really close friends who I’ve written so much music with was the first person I came out to. I really wanted him to GayVegas.com

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FEATURE STORY know what the songs were about. I got the courage to tell him and his reaction was so loving and so caring. I never associated any sort of love with being gay, and then he congratulated me and it changed my world. It encouraged me to tell my parents, my family and my band. It really gave me the courage to come out publicly. I don’t know if it means the most in retrospect, but it definitely had the biggest impact on me.

You mentioned hooking up and how it’s really not your thing. Has your religion made sex a struggle for you?

My situation was really odd. I got really good at compartmentalizing. I assume a lot of gay men who aren’t out get really good at that. There were times when I didn’t feel guilt. It was more just the anxiety from hiding it. In my 20s, I really started to express and explore that (sexual) side of me. It got to the point where I was 25, 26 and I was OK with being gay, but I was just at a crossroads with how to live that way, if it was even anyone’s business. There was

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a long period of time where I thought, “I don’t have to come out; it’s not a big deal.” But then watching so many gay documentaries and seeing the pain and frustration and sadness – that there’s still not full equality – made me see why it’s important to come out, because it is important.

You’re not dating anyone now, but do you see yourself getting married?

Yeah, I want a family. I do. I know my parents support that. I think they’re a little unprepared for me to bring someone home. I didn’t know if it was something that would be a part of my reality, but I’m really happy. I don’t know how to meet that man as of yet, but I would like to.

You’ve done some browsing on gay apps, presumably Grindr and Scruff. Are you on the apps often these days?

I actually try to stay off the apps, but I have been on them before.

Do you get recognized?

When I was on them I didn’t ever have a

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face photo, but I currently have GROWLr because I like masculine, hairy guys – I guess we call them bears – so I have the app for that. But I’m not actively on it, so I don’t know if people are recognizing me or not.

From what you’ve said, it doesn’t sound like the Mormon Church had anything to say about your coming out.

Right, no one said anything.

Do you think the church lets you get away with more as a gay Mormon because you’re in the limelight?

I think they’ve dealt with so much PR backlash and that I’m pretty inconsequential to that. I heard from a lot of members and I’ve heard a lot from local leaders and they’ve said it’s a good thing that I did this, but there’s been no official stance.

Do you think the Mormon Church will one day support gay marriage?

I know that in recent years there’s a lot more acceptance. I really hate that the overall doctrine uses the word “tolerance,” because I hate that word, but I think it’s a step in the right direction. There are a lot of gay couples that actually live in my mom’s city who are also Mormon that go to church and hold callings, so that’s something you don’t see in the media. They’re actually actively able to serve; they’re not married, but they live together and they’re able to

hold callings. But I don’t know, man. I would love that, of course.

What would you tell a gay Mormon kid who’s experiencing the same struggle you once did?

I actually have talked to a lot of them. I would hate to tell them “come out” only to find themselves in a situation where they’re kicked out of their homes, because that happens still, even in Utah. But I do remind people that it’s important to be themselves. I think that there’s a time and a place to come out, and I don’t know if waiting till I was 30 was the best thing, but it definitely has turned out fine and I’m a happy person. I’ve encouraged (kids) to just get a good support group and make sure they’re telling people that will support them. Then, when they have that support, eventually it becomes easier to tell the people who maybe aren’t as supportive.

How has being an openly gay man influenced you on stage? Now that you’re not hiding, can you be yourself more than ever?

Oh yeah. Man, it’s crazy. Just being able to say, “I think that guy is cute” around my friends – just normal things that people get to do – I get to do that now. Not having to lead a different identity every time I’m around a different person is really freeing and it’s made performing really effortless.

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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT Same-sex marriages are not allowed, so right off the bat, gay people are set up below their straight counterparts. Also, the paradigm of “Hellfire and Brimstone” as a punishment for sin caused a great deal of fear. Because homosexual acts are sins in the eyes of the Church, I experienced a tremendous amount of guilt growing up simply for my attraction to males.

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How long have you lived in Las Vegas?

With the exception of some time in Utah and California and my time abroad in Europe, 25 years. I’m a native.

When did you know you were gay?

When I was 5 years old I watched The Never Ending Story. I had a huge crush on Atreyu, the kid with the horse. I guess I didn’t know what it was called back then, but once I hit puberty I realized that’s what they called it “being gay”.

What is one of the most difficult challenges being gay and Mormon?

The guilt. Mormon theology places great emphasis on what they call eternal marriage. In order to achieve the highest degree of glory one must be sealed to their spouse in the temple.

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What advice would you give someone who is struggling with being gay and Mormon?

For someone who is questioning whether or not to stay in the church or get out, my answer is emphatically this: get out and learn that God loves you just the way you are. Unless you plan to live a life of celibacy, you will never have full standing in the church. Even if you did remain celibate, without a wife and a family, you’re really not “one of them” in a purely cultural sense.

For those who absolutely are determined to remain active in the church, I understand that there is a great need to be part of the family, part of the ward, part of “God’s Family” and “God’s Church”. I get it. But be aware that this is a long and lonely road.

It is filled with self-loathing and is plagued with guilt. I do not recommend it. But no matter how bad it gets, please do not take your own life, as so many gay Mormons have done. There is plenty of love and acceptance out there waiting for you to accept. Please know that you are loved.

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EQUALIBRIUM 3765 Las Vegas Blvd S, 702-763-7077. equalvegas.com, 10pm. $5 Long Islands. Free entry for locals.

SHARE NIGHTCLUB FORBIDDEN 4636 Wynn Rd, sharenightclub.com, 702-258-2681. 10pm, free entry.

LIAISON 3645 S Las Vegas Blvd, liaisonlasvegas.com 702-737-5225 Starts at 10pm.

BADLANDS SALOON 2-for-1 2pm-7pm well or domestic.

BAD BOYS OF BADLAND 11pm, Go-Go Boys . DJ Pukka top 40, hip hop, house. 953 E. Sahara Ave, 702792-9262. 24 hours, gaming, free entry.

CHARLIES LAS VEGAS 2-for-1 3pm-8pm. 8am-3pm $2 Bloody Marys. 3am-3pm $2 well & domestic. BEER BUST $5 domestic and $8 premium from 9pm-12am. 5012 Arville St, charlieslasvegas.com, 702-876-1844. 24 hours, gaming, free entry.

THE EAGLE $8 well and draft 5pm - 9pm. $10 for bud light beer. DOLL HOUSE DRAG REVUE. 11pm-1am starring Ericka James. drink free well and draft . DJ Tim 11pm Top 40, Dance, Hip Hop. 3430 E Tropicana Ave, 702-4588662. 24 hours, gaming, free entry.

FLEX LAS VEGAS WHAT A DRAG! The Queens of Las Vegas Show at 11pm. 4347 W. Charleston Blvd, flexlasvegas.com, 702-878-3355. 24 Hours, gaming, free entry.

FREEZONE NIGHTCLUB AND BAR 2 for 1 cocktails 5 am - 8 pm. DRAG MADNESS Hosted by Diva Toxx.

Drag show at 10pm DJ Spins the hottest music 11pm.

Cloak and dagger afterhours 3am. DJ Tyler Caiden. 610 E. Naples Dr, freezonelv.com, 702-794-2300. 24 Hours, gaming, free entry.

FUN HOG RANCH 8am-Noon $2 Well Drinks and Domestic Beer. 12pm to 4pm $5 Fun Hog Brew, $7 Bud Light / Miller Lite beer bust. 495 E. Twain Ave, funhogranchlv.com, 702-791-7001. 24 hours, gaming, free entry.

THE GARAGE 2-for-1 drinks 11am-7pm. Beer bust 8pm11pm. $5 domestic $8 import and $1 off well drinks. ½ off Long Islands 8pm-4am. 1487 E. Flamingo, thegaragelv.com, 702-440-6333. 24 hours, gaming, free entry.

GOODTIMES NIGHTCLUB AND BAR 2 for 1 3pm-7pm.

UNA NOCHE CALIENTE DJ XTC Latin Hip Hop R&B Top 40. Entry charge varies nightly depending on special events and holidays.

QUADZ VIDEO BAR 2-for-1 12pm-8pm. Video Jockey

10pm. $1 schnapps shots. $3 fireball shots. 4640 Paradise Rd, quadzbar.com, 702-733-0383. Open noon-6am, gaming, free entry.

THE PHOENIX 2-for-1 4pm-7pm. SIN FIRE SATURDAYS. 10pm weekly special event. 4213 W. Sahara Ave, facebook.com thephoenixlv, 702-826-2422. 24 hours, gaming, free entry.

SNICK’S PLACE LIQUOR AND BEER BUST. Sat 9pm1am . $7 well $6 draft. 1402 S. 3rd St, snicksplace.com, 702-385-9298. 24 hours, gaming, free entry.

SPOTLIGHT LOUNGE 2-for-1 2pm to 7pm well & domestic beer. $4 Jack Daniels shot 9pm-12am. 975 E. Sahara Ave, spotlightlounge.com, 702-431-9775. 24 hours, gaming, free entry.

SUNDAY EQUALIBRIUM 18 AND OVER 3765 Las Vegas Blvd S, 702-763-7077. equalvegas.com, 10pm.

CHARLIES LAS VEGAS 8am-3pm $2 Bloody Marys.

2-for-1 3pm-8pm. 3am-3pm $2 well & domestic. 4pm-8pm beer bust $5 domestic $8 premium. LINE DANCING & DRAG REVUE Line dance lessons 5-9pm. 10pm Drag Revue starring India Ferrah. $2 Long Islands 8pm-12am.

5012 Arville St, charlieslasvegas.com, 702-876-1844.

24 hours, gaming, free entry.

THE EAGLE Beer bust $8 well and draft 5pm - 9pm, $10 for bud light beer HIGH TEA DRAG REVUE 7pm - 10pm hosted by Civil Wrights . 3430 E Tropicana Ave, 702-4588662. 24 hours, gaming, free entry.

REVOLUTION LOUNGE REVO SUNDAYS Weekly Special Event. 10pm. Mirage 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd, facebook.com/lightgrouplgbt, 702-693-8300. $20, free entry for locals and industry.

LIAISON FREEDOM 3645 S Las Vegas Blvd, liaisonlasvegas.com 702-737-5225 Starts at 10pm.

FREEZONE NIGHTCLUB AND BAR LADIES NIGHT Contest, Go-Go-Girls. $8 beer bust, $10 lick-herbust 8pm-1am. 610 E. Naples Dr, freezonelv.com, 702-794-2300. 24 hours, gaming, free entry.

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NIGHTCLUB & BAR SCHEDULE PIRANHA NIGHTCLUB EL DESEO LATIN NIGHT 2 rooms - Banda and Duranguense w/ DJ Virus.

House, Top 40 & R&B w/ DJ Vago. 4633 Paradise Rd. piranhavegas.com, 702-379-9500. 10pm, free entry (excluding special events and holidays).

FLEX LAS VEGAS SERVICE INDUSTRY Bloody Mary & Mimosa Specials 8am-4pm. Drink specials for service industry after 7pm. flexlasvegas.com, 4347 W. Charleston Blvd, 702-878-3355. 24 Hours, gaming, free entry.

FUN HOG RANCH 8am-Noon $2 Well Drinks and Domestic Beer. $2 well & $4 Absolut Bloody Marys 8am to 4pm. $5 Fun Hog Brew or $7 Bud Light / Miller Lite beer bust 6pm to 9pm. 495 E. Twain Ave, funhogranchlv. com, 702-791-7001. 24 hours, gaming, free entry.

THE GARAGE Beer bust 1am-4am. 2-for-1 drinks 11am7pm. MUSIC VIDEO NIGHT Request music videos & Liquor bust 9pm-12am. $10 well $20 call. Beer bust 5pm-9pm. $5 domestic $8 import. $3.50 Patron Silver Shots 8pm-4am. 1487 E. Flamingo, thegaragelv.com 702-440-6333. 24 hours, gaming, free entry.

BADLANDS SALOON 2-for-1 2pm-7pm well or domestic. 953 E. Sahara Ave, 702-792-9262. 24 hours, gaming, free entry.

QUADZ VIDEO BAR 2-for-1 12pm-8pm. $3 Seagrams Sweet Tea vodka. 4640 Paradise Rd, quadzbar.com, 702-733-0383. Open noon -6am, gaming, free entry.

THE PHOENIX SHIELA’S KARAOKE 9PM-1AM. 4213 W. Sahara Ave, facebook.com thephoenixlv, 702-8262422. 24 hours, gaming, free entry.

SNICK’S PLACE $3 Bloody Marys. 9am-1pm. 1402 S. 3rd St, snicksplace.com, 702-385-9298. 24 hours, gaming, free entry.

SPOTLIGHT LOUNGE 2-for-1 2pm to 7pm . Well & domestic beer. $5 well martinis 8pm-11pm. 975 E. Sahara Ave, spotlightlounge.com, 702-431-9775. 24 hours, gaming, free entry. *Venue responsible for submitting updated information.

Promotions are not guaranteed. Please call venue to verify.

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PROMOTIONAL GLOSSARY: - a promotion involving a one time fee for an all-you-can-drink time frame.

LIQUOR BUST OR BEER BUST

GAMING - this establishment has a gaming license, and you

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GAY VEGAS FACT BLACK & WHITE PARTY

In 1986, Black & White party was started

by UNLV students Darryl Thomas and Bill Oldfield to collect canned goods for donations to the patients of the AIDS Ward at UMC Medical Center. It started with 30 people in their small apartment dressed in black and white. Later, they approached friends Marlon Tinana and Ed Uehling to see if they would host the event at their spacious home with pool. Marlon says, “We inherited the Black & White party at our home and within 3 years it had grown to 850 people. The neighborhood was packed with cars, neighbors joined in and never complained. It was for a special cause.” On August 28, 1993 they held their 3rd Annual Black & White party. At the time, Marlon was opening a gay venue, The Cave, on Charleston and after a succesful event filling 2 giant U-hauls full of donations, unplanned, he gave everyone flashlights to give a private tour of his new venue. As they drove to The Cave, the unfinished Stratosphere was on fire burning bright like a symbolic torch that would lead AFAN’s Black & White party into its bright future with the cooperation of the UNLV gay student organization, Lambda Business Association and AFAN. SPECIAL THANKS TO DENNIS MCBRIDE, DIRECTOR, NEVADA STATE MUSEUM

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GAY TO GO CLUB AND BAR DESCRIPTIONS 8 1/2 Ultra Lounge & Piranha Nightclub

PHOTO CREDIT: EDISON OF THE G SCENE

If you’ve been to the haunted mansion at Disneyland, you’ve already seen the inspiration for this gothic inspired medieval-style mega club and sanctuary located in the fruit loop. This venue features 2 stories of fun with transforming paintings, swarovski chandeliers, laser shows, fog blasters and two separate sounds found in two different rooms. Enjoy a VIP upstairs view of the las vegas strip while being completely surrounded by led cherry blossom trees. Enjoy a martini by the 2 outdoor fireplaces or their tranquil water features. Video Dj’s controlling 18 flat screen televisions provide never ending entertainment... even above the bathroom urinals.

Walk through Piranhas entrance through an aquarium tunnel featuring exotic underwater creatures such as Lionfish and Landsharks. Larry Edwards aka Hot Chocolate hosts as your VIP Goddess in this enchanted haunted castle of a nightclub attended by the likes of Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Pamela Anderson and many more.

Badlands Saloon

Get a wiggle on and fetch yourself a drink to moisten up your bone box. This saloon is full of dash-fire, so take it easy and put down your barking-iron and have some heavy wet. Mind the ladies “follow-me-lads” as things are not as they seem, you’re in for a hell of a fandango with theses bartenders heavy hands. So grab your fellow Hobbadehoy and come on down to Badlands Saloon. Shuffleboard, dart board, and a pool table 24/7.

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Charlies

Hey Dude... If you’re looking for a real cowboy or cowgirl, a real rough rider, a thoroughbred all american as apple pie hottie... or better yet if you’re looking to pet the ponies and come out riding a stallion, this is the place for you. The drinks are strong and the patrons are HOT. Come and enjoy the hay ride of your life at the one and only Charlies.

Save a horse, ride a cowboy. You’ll find a barnyard style bar with special events, great music and heck even line dancing. So mosey on down to the corral at Charlies.

The Eagle

Cold beer, hot men and great music at this sexy, cruisy leather/Levi classic.

EQUALibrium

This 21,000 square foot 2-level mega club features a massive dancefloor, 40 VIP booths, 4 bars, theater stage, and a gorgeous balcony terrace with a view of the strip. Featuring sexy aerialists, various performers and a state of the art sound & lighting system Equalibrium will cater to all your 5 senses.

Flex Las Vegas

This local ultra lounge and club features Vegas’ longest running drag show, a full bar and pool tables. This neighborhood bar boasts multiple shows, plenty of open seating, dartboards, a main stage and a dancefloor.

FreeZone Nightclub and Bar

Goodtimes

Latino club gives wild shows amid dancing to house, salsa, and merengue. Drag shows, go-go boys.

Liaison The ultimate gay party bar located in the legendary fruitloop. Feel FREE to do what you want in this inhibition free gay establishment located in the fruit loop open 24 hours a day seven days a week.

Stripper poles, a huge dancefloor, 15 VIP booths, gaming, pool tables and even a kitchen serving food are found at the FreeZone. The FreeZone has been serving men and women of Las Vegas for 18 years with affordable drink prices and a friendly drama free environment.

Fun Hog Ranch

Rock ‘n’ sleaze, dive, bear bar with a wild late night crowd. Get your little piggie bottom to Fun Hog Ranch where they will make you squeal for more. Features include a touch tunes jukebox, cigarette machine, pinball machine, peanuts, gaming and strong affordable drinks 24/7.

The Garage

Located in Bally’s and billed as the first gay nightclub in a casino on the strip Liaison features unique masculine motif, hot go-gos, Top DJ’s, and sexy bartenders in this swanky happening gay spot.

The Phoenix

Rising from the ashes of its predecessor The Phoenix has spread its wings as Vegas’ newest gay bar.

Newly remodeled hi-tech lounge with a very friendly progressive staff. Very cozy family style bar stuffed with cuties. Non-trendy crowd, mixed glam blend of Gay-Les crowd with hipsters, entertainers and entrepreneurs.

Quadz Video Bar

Sing along to your favorite show tunes at this local video bar featuring pool tables, dart boards, music videos and a jukebox.

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Need to lube up? Check that rear end? Spin the drive shaft, grease the bearings? Come in for a complete tune up and a 30 point inspection at this 24/7 neighborhood bar. Enjoy a meal at their V8 Grill which opens nightly. The Garage features shuffleboard, pool tables, dart boards, gaming, ample parking, and bartenders in mechanic uniforms. The garages walls are metal clad and decorated with hubcaps, license plates and vintage gas station signs sure channel your inner gear head.

Two level stripclub converted to nightclub with stand and model clientele featuring go-go boys, themed nights and weekly entertainment.

Snick’s Place

Tucked away in downtown Las Vegas this cozy local hangout is Vegas’ longest running gay bar. They feature shuffleboard, darts, gaming and are considered a welcoming friendly neighborhood bar.

Spotlight

A fun gay sports bar with pool tables, music, shuffleboard, darts, internet jukebox and cigarette machine.

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NIGHTLIFE GAY NIGHTCLUBS 8 1/2 ULTRA LOUNGE & PIRANHA NIGHTCLUB 4633 Paradise Road. Las Vegas, NV 89169 (702) 791-0100. piranhavegas.com Open nightly 10pm. NO COVER.

CHARLIE’S LAS VEGAS 5012 S Arville Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89118 (702) 876-1844. charlieslasvegas.com Open 24/7. Gaming. NO COVER.

FLEX LAS VEGAS 4347 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702) 878-3355. flexlasvegas.com Open 24/7. Gaming. NO COVER.

THE PHOENIX 4213 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702) 826-2422. facebook.com/thephoenixlv Open Noon - 4am daily. Gaming. NO COVER.

FREEZONE NIGHTCLUB & BAR 610 E. Naples Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 794-2300. freezonelv.com Open 24/7. Gaming. NO COVER.

FUN HOG RANCH 495 E Twain Las Vegas, NV 89169 (702) 791-7001. funhogranchlv.com Open 24/7. Gaming. NO COVER.

GOODTIMES NIGHTCLUB & BAR 1775 E. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 736-9494. facebook.com/goodtimesbarlv Open 24/7. COVER VARIES NIGHTLY.

THE EAGLE 3430 E. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89121 (702) 458-8662. facebook.com/thelasvegaseagle Open 24/7. Gaming. NO COVER.

EQUALIBRIUM NIGHTCLUB 3765 South Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 763-7077. equalvegas.com Open Fri / Sat 10 pm. COVER VARIES NIGHTLY.

SNICK’S PLACE 1402 S. 3rd St. Las Vegas, NV 89104 (702) 385-9298. snicksplace.com Open 24/7. Gaming. NO COVER.

SHARE NIGHTCLUB 4636 Wynn Road Las Vegas, NV 89103 (702) 258-2681. sharenightclub.com Open Thur - Sat 10pm. COVER VARIES NIGHTLY.

SPOTLIGHT LOUNGE 975 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 (702) 431-9775. spotlightlounge.com Open 24/7. Gaming. NO COVER.

LIAISON NIGHTCLUB 3645 S Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 737-5225 liaisonlasvegas.com Starts at 10pm.

THE GARAGE 1487 E. Flamingo Rd., Ste. C Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 440-6333. thegaragelv.com Open 24/7. Gaming. NO COVER.

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QUADZ VIDEO BAR 4640 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89169 (702) 733-0383. quadzbar.com Open Noon - 5am daily. Gaming. NO COVER.

BADLANDS SALOON 953 E. Sahara Ave. #22 Las Vegas, NV 89104 (702) 792-9262. facebook.com/badlandssaloonlv Open 24/7. Gaming. NO COVER. 44 Gay Vegas Magazine

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DANIEL THOMSON, NATHANAEL NUSSA, KENNETH BLAKE, PAUL PRATT & ERIK HALL

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ERICA, AXEL AND AIDEN

LISA HAMMOND & BRANDON NIX OF ROCK OF AGES

HECTOR LOPEZ DELGADO , AAILYAH SKYY, AND ROBERT CARROLL

DRAG MADNESS SATURDAY AT FREEZONE

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