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17 W. Vernon Ave., Unit 3 Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602) 750-1164 www.IONAZ.com ionarizona@me.com PUBLISHER / SALES / FOUNDER Jack M. Tesorero ...................... jacktesorero@me.com EDITOR Deon Brown ............................... ionazeditor@me.com ART DIRECTOR Alex Campos ...................... ionazproduction@me.com COPY EDITOR ...................................... Austin Head PRODUCTION & ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS ionazproduction@me.com NATIONAL ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE Rivendell Media (212) 242-6863 PHOTOGRAPHERS: Franklin Diaz Scotty Kirby LeakedGlass Production RSVP Photography Fernando Hernandez CONTRIBUTORS:
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Why, Arizona? I
want to thank all of you who wished me Happy Birthday last month. It makes my heart smile when I listen to all my voicemails, read the texts and the many Facebook likes and comments. My picture this month is of me in Why, Arizona where I stopped with Michael Don Francesco on our way to celebrate my birthday in Rocky Point, Mexico. It made me reflect on, “Why Arizona?” When I moved to Arizona in 1998, I didn’t know one person. I packed up the U-Haul in Michigan and drove one way for four days and never looked back. I left the comfort of my hometown, childhood friends and family to start anew. I left my simple lifestyle not knowing what my future would hold. When I finally settled in, I tried to explore the LGBTQ in Phoenix with no luck. I fired up my 56k modem and searched the new internet. A list of over 30 gay bars came up. I was shocked! So I started to visit some of these and met some great people who took me under their wing and showed me this amazing community. So in 2001, I started a magazine that would help people find these bars and other gay and gay friendly businesses.
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I was overwhelmed by how big this community really was. I wanted all of these community businesses and organizations to be included. It was tough herding these cats into a new magazine. For the many who have and continue to support ION Arizona, THANK YOU! We’ve passed many milestones since our humble beginnings. One of them was when the owners Apollo’s Lounge (now The Womack), Ron Lindblad and Lee Revelle, passed the “Sexiest Bartender Contest” torch to ION. Since then our bar’s contestants have helped raised over $100,000 for local charities. This year we partnered with RipplePHX to coproduce the event as the finale to their outlandish Carnival Weekend May 16-18 at Stacy’s @ Melrose. There’s still time to get out and support your favorite sexy bartender this month! Check out all the sexy bartenders on page 64. I hope I answered the age old question: Why, Arizona? It’s because of you, our many businesses and non-profits, our great events throughout the state like Sexiest Bartender and Splash Bash. That’s why we all have our ION Arizona. Jack M Tesorero Why Not
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Cinco de Mayo at Karamba Celebrate the Mexicans’ 1862 victory during the Franco-Prussian War at the Battle of Puebla! Or just come and have fun at Ruby’s show, karaoke, vaquero dance, the Wild Men of the West and don’t forget lots of cervezas, margaritas and tequila on May 1-6! Where else but Karamba, 1724 E. McDowell Rd. in Phoenix. (See ad on p. 27)
RipplePHX Carnival & Sexiest Bartender Contest Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Step right up, ladies and gentleman! The single greatest entertainment spectacular is back! Join in the fun with RipplePHX Spring Carnival all weekend long! Be amazed and astounded when you see the Sexiest Bartender Contest live! On stage! May 10-12 at Stacy’s @ Melrose, 4343 N. 7th Ave. in Phoenix! Brought to you by ION Arizona. (See ad on p. 12 and “Sexiest Bartender” contestants on p. 64)
Red is the Night 23 Skidoo! Recreate the forbidden excitement of the speakeasies of the Roaring 20s at this rollicking fundraiser. Help Aunt Rita’s Foundation assist 13 partnering HIV/AIDS agencies help others. Live entertainment! Food! Booze! It all happens on May 11 at the Bentley Projects Warehouse 2015, 215 E. Grant St. in Phoenix. Get your tix at RedIsTheNight.org for more info. (See ad on p. 44) Yowza! Yowza and Yowza!
Night Out at the Ballet It’s just “tutu” divine! See the prima ballerinas and super-hot ballerinos dance on their tippy-toes in “Eroica” outdoors. A stunning spring tradition you seriously won’t want to miss. Friday, May 17 at the Desert Botanical Gardens, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy in Phoenix. Get your tickets early using promo code NIGHTOUT. Call 602-343-1096 or online at BalletAZ.org
Mommie Dearest “I’m not mad at you, I’m mad at the dirt!” Usher in Mother’s Day early with a movie about the biggest mother of all time. Faye Dunaway chews up the scenery in this heartwarming picture about how to parent—Joan Crawford style at the Big Gay Movie Classic. Wednesday, May 15 at Film Bar, 815 N. 2nd St. in Phoenix. (See ad on p. 52)
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EVENT Adonis Lounge Country Thunder Cinco de Mayo Party Week RipplePHX Carnival Sexiest Bartender Contest AZ Mr. Leather Night/Blackout Party Chili Verde Day Sexiest Bartender Contest Big Gay Movie: Mommie Dearest Night Out at the Ballet Pups ‘n’ Handlers Nigh “Get Lei’d Bash” Anvil’s 9th Anniversary Summer Kick-Off Party Leather Gear Night Carnaval Latino Memorial Day Party Memorial Day Celebration & Buffet Big Gay Singalong: Chicago
LOCATION CITY Caravan Taproom Phoenix The Cash Phoenix Karamba’s Phoenix Stacy’s @ Melrose Phoenix Stacy’s @ Melrose Phoenix Anvil Phoenix Charlie’s Phoenix Stacy’s @ Melrose Phoenix Film Bar Phoenix Desert Botanical Gardens 602-343-1096 Anvil Phoenix Dick’s Cabaret Phoenix Anvil Phoenix FLEX Spa Phoenix Anvil Phoenix Karamba’s Phoenix Charlie’s Phoenix Bunkhouse Phoenix Film Bar Phoenix
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C harles Laurent left Paris for New York City to chase his own American Dream. He landed his first job as a door mannequin at Abercrombie & Fitch where he was scouted by a major fashion agency. Soon he was walking for some of the top fashion ateliers in the world.
But his real dream was to create art. While modeling, he enrolled at the International Culinary Center to study French pastry. Since becoming a full-time cake baker, some of his most prized designs are cakes that celebrate the LGBTQ community and his experience in fashion. He has also distinguished himself for his low calorie, vegan and gluten-free cakes. “I look back at that young boy I was in France and I smile,” Charles laughs. “He didn’t travel the typical road to his American Dream but somehow he found his own.” It just happened to be paved in butter crème. He spoke from his NYC home. How did you find your way from the runway to the pastry kitchen?
Chef Charles Laurent: I always knew modeling couldn’t last forever and that I would have to find something else to do as a career. Baking has always been a passion, so when I was accepted to culinary, I jumped at the opportunity. Have you always had a sweet tooth? CL: I have the worst sweet tooth! Seriously, a bag of candy will not last a day with me. I also never skip dessert which means I can never skip the gym. May 2019 WWW.IONAZ.COM 41
What have been some of your most outrageous designs? CL: My Purse Cake has to top the list. It was inspired by a bag from Gucci’s last collection. I realized the decor entirely with fondant so it’s all edible. You’ve become known for your vegan treats. What’s your favorite? CL: I have to say my lemon pineapple coconut crack bars. They’re easy to make and in addition to being vegan, they’re Keto, and sugar free. You can find them on my website. If we order a cake from your website, will you jump out of it? CL: Cakes are my favorite things to jump out of! Just be sure to call all your friends on the delivery date.... or don’t and keep the special treat all for yourself.
Let ‘em eat cake! Especially if it’s one of Charles Laurent’s delights from the oven. Check them out at LaurentXIV.com/ChefLaurentXIV Follow Charles on Instagram @Laurent.XIV You won’t find out anything about baking, but you’ll be glad you follow him.
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Miss Gay Arizona America 2019
The excitement builds as queens compete together. Who will represent Arizona in the national pageant? This is one of the best state pageants in the nation. Don’t miss out as we honor Miss Gay Arizona America 2018, Adriana Galliano. Featuring Miss Gay Arizona 2019, Andora Te’Tee. Tempe Center for the Arts Theater, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Saturday, May 11, 2019, 6 p.m. For more information and purchasing tickets visit MissGayArizonaAmericacom or call 480-350-2822
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You’ll never be able to forget Selena, Not even if you wanted to. Catch the “Selena Super Show” May 3-4 at Casino Arizona, 9700 E. Indian Bend in Scottsdale. Info & tix: CasinoArizona.com. You want more? Don’t miss “Selena Night” on Saturday, May 18 at The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St. in Phoenix. Tickets for both venues available at TicketMaster.com 800-745-3000. “Biddy biddy bom bom!”
Hollywood Vampires
Music creepmeister Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry play the music of rock stars who died from excess in the 1970s. Friday, May 17 at The Van Buren, 401 W. Van Buren St. in Phoenix. Tickets: TicketMaster.com or call 800-745-3000. Find out more at HollywoodVampires.com
The 90’s Will Never End
It’s 90’s madness! Weds. May 22: NKOTB, Salt ‘n’ Pepa, and Naughty by Nature at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St.TicketMaster.com 800-745-3000 • Friday, May 24: 90s Weekend Jam, Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St. in Phoenix. Tix: CelebrityTheatre.com 877-840-0457 • Friday, May 24: I ♥︎ the 90s︎ with Vanilla Ice, Ton Loc & more, Wild Horse Pass 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Chandler. TicketMaster.com or call 800-745-3000
MAY 2019 ION CONCERT CALENDAR DATE 3-4 3 3 7 9 11 14 14 17 18 20-21 22 24 24 26 31 JUNE 1
ARTIST LOCATION Selena Super Show Casino Arizona - Scottsdale Lee Ann Womack Musical Instrument Museum - Phx The Motels, Bow Wow Wow + more Blk Live - Scottsdale Violent Femmes The Van Buren - Phoenix Carrie Underwood Talking Stick Resort Arena - Phx AVICII Tribute Night The Van Buren - Phoenix Ariana Grande Talking Stick Resort - Phx Santigold The Van Buren - Phoenix Hollywood Vampires The Van Buren - Phoenix Selena Night The Van Buren - Phoenix Willie Nelson Celebrity Theatre - Phoenix NKOTB, Salt N Pepa + more Talking Stick Resort Arena - Phx 90s Weekend Jam Celebrity Theatre - Phx I ♥︎ the 90s Ovations! Wild Horse Pass The Lemonheads Marquee Theatre - Tempe Brad Paisley Ak-Chin Casino - Phoenix
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Things I Know to Be True
Bob and Fran worked to give their children everything they never had. The kids are ready to fly the nest but not before shattering truths are exposed. Because, family. TUCSON: thru May 5. Temple of Art & Music, 330 S. Scott Ave. 520-622-2823 • PHX: May 16-June 2. Herberger Theatre Ctr. 222 E. Monroe St. 602-256-6995. Visit ArizonaTheatre.org for more info & tickets.
Joel McHale
This tall drink of water was the star commentator on The Soup and the disbarred lawyer on Community. He takes the stage, passing out plenty of jokes May 18-19 at StandUp Live at CityScape, 50 W. Jefferson in Phoenix. Get your tickets at StandUpLive.com
Chelsea Handler
Everyone’s favorite, vodka-soaked, trampy gal-pal returns back to her stand-up roots, telling one hilarious, shameful story after another, Friday, May 31 at the Comerica Theatre, 401 W. Washington St. in Phoenix. Tickets are at TicketMaster.com or call 800-745-3000
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he studios are rolling out their theatrical treats big time now. Spend some time in air conditioned comfort and check out these dillies.
The Hustle Starring: Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson These purloiners in petticoats give garden variety grifters a run for their money in this action-comedy. Glamorous Josephine Chesterfield (Hathaway, The Devil Wears Prada) fleeces highrollers in fancy casinos. Penny Rust (Wilson, Pitch Perfect franchise) is a neighborhood bar cheat. They join forces to swindle a naive tech billionaire (Alex Sharp). Inspired by Bedtime Story (1964) and Dirty, Rotten Scoundrels (1988). What’s not to love? Opens May 10
Hughes twist—not to mention a dream cast. (Lisa Kudrow? We’re so there!) Amy (Phoenix native Dever, Beautiful Boy) and Molly (Feldstein, Lady Bird) are dorky besties ready to graduate high school. They go out with a bang, cramming four years of fun into one night. Prediction: “Scissoring is not a thing!” will be the catchphrase of the month. Opens May 24
Aladdin Starring: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott We don’t know why they didn’t title this movie Genie, instead. Smith gets top billing in Disney’s live action musical based on the legendary 1992 animated feature. (Seriously. Do we really need to tell you the plot?) Opens May 24
Rocketman Starring: Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell
Booksmart Starring: Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Lisa Kudrow, Jason Sudeikis, Will Forte, Skyler Gisondo, Noah Galvin This has all the markings of THE movie of the summer. This “buddy picture” with a lesbian twist is part Superbad, but with a 21st century John
This highly stylized, biopic about Sir Elton John sheds light on the early years of Reginald Dwight’s Captain Fantastic, plus the drugs, the sex, the music and his untimely death while horseback riding. (Kidding! Just seeing if you’re paying attention there.) Opens May 31 May 2019 WWW.IONAZ.COM 53
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Aural Fixation
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The Drums
LIZZO
Cuz I Love You The confidence exuded by rapper, singer and flautist LIZZO is aweinspiring, her third release acts as her thesis on self-love. “Soulmate” tells it all: “True love ain’t something you can buy yourself / True love finally happens when you by yourself / So if you by yourself, then go and buy yourself / Another round from the bottle on the higher shelf.” Lead single “Juice” is a viable early entry for Song of the Summer, the 80’s inspired ear-worm is equal parts Pointer Sisters and Prince. LIZZO’s mix of Aretha Franklin, Jean-Pierre Rampal and her duet with Missy Elliott comes full circle “Tempo.” Missy may have opened the door but LIZZO unapologetically walks through it and invites us in. Catch her at The Van Buren on October 23. Available Now
Brutalism
There wasn’t always a time when Johnny Pierce, the creative force behind The Drums, was comfortable talking about his intimate life. Brutalism is defiantly queer, making anthemic hooks out of mundane but meaningful experiences. “626 Bedford Avenue,” “Body Chemistry” and “Loner” dive into the gay dating experience where Pierce presents it all in his distinct, lighthearted grunge approach. Available Now
Beyoncé
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In the age of CD’s, cassettes and vinyl the sensible purchase was the Greatest Hits album. DJ’s could reach for the Best of Donna Summer. Madonna? The Immaculate Collection was—and always is—the answer. HOMECOMING is Beyoncé’s ultimate career retrospective, recorded live, providing not only the hits, but a cultural context for their curation. The centerpiece is Frank Ocean’s “I Care.” Its live arrangement transcends almost everything she’s ever recorded. A “must listen” for fans but also the doubters. Available Now
MARINA
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OUTcasts Special Starring: Ryan O’Donnell Netflix predicts the new trend in streaming is what it calls, “snackables.” Short, one-two punch stories that won’t tax your ADHD little minds too much. Clocking in around 15 minutes per episode, Special fits the bill. Based on star/writer/co-producer O’Donnell’s book, I’m Special: And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves (2015) the series explores his coming out not only as gay, but also differently abled with Cerebral Palsy. The show bites off a lot, distilling his relationship with his helicopter mother (Jessica Hecht), his job at a Buzzfeedlike company, and losing his virginity to a sex worker, Shay (the show’s most brilliant performance by Brian Jordan Alvarez, Will & Grace’s “Estefan Gloria,” Jack’s Colombian boyfriend), down into bitesize pieces. The acting, delivery and timing is amateur and painful in patches. O’Connell can be selfish, rude, a liar and bratty. Just like anybody. Most importantly, the eight episode series
includes the too often ignored disabled in the conversation. That’s the most important lesson here: maybe in our own way we’re all a little bit “special.”
Gentleman Jack Starring: Suranne Jones Picture it: England. 1832. A rich, young woman, Anne Lister (Jones), returns to Halifax, Yorkshire, to Shibden Hall, the ancestral family seat, after a long absence. Dad’s got dropsy, (one of those old timey 19th century ailments) and his mannish, handsome very “out” daughter arrives in fabulous Johnny Cash-like allblack men’s haberdashery to get. shit. done. “Gentleman Jack,” the gristly, nononsense, ballbusting Anne, has all the warmth and girlish charm of the ferocious, big-shouldered she-wolf Joan Crawford. Still, she shows her vulnerability when she discovers her long distance girlfriend marries. A man. Based on a real person, Lister is considered to be the first Modern Lesbian. Her diaries are massive; she wrote up to 2,000 words alone every day. That’s longer than your Tweets or Facebook posts. Often written in code, they’re still being deciphered. If you like lush, English period dramas with intricate plots à la Masterpiece Theatre, HBO delivers with this one. May 2019 WWW.IONAZ.COM 59
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ere in Arizona it feels like we celebrate Cinco de Mayo 365 days a year. You can’t swing uno gato muerto around without hitting a Mexican restaurant. Some succeed. Some don’t. (Like the ill-fated, highly touted Roland’s on Van Buren. Don’t remember it? Neither did anybody else.) You don’t have to wait for this gringo-fied holiday to enjoy the comidas y bebidas from South of the Border. This glitzy, modern taqueria fits right in the ever-burgeoning behemoth that’s growing and swallowing up the little old avenue we now call “Roosevelt Row.” Once upon a time a shady Circle K stood on the same property. About six years ago it was smartly rehabbed into the first incarnation of Paz Cantina. As the developers descended, it tumbled down, re-emerging in the same spot three years later at the foot of the luxurious Broadstone Roosevelt Row Apartments. This time they’ve expanded, incorporating a high-tech live music bar and a homey little coffee house flanking the dining room. Even better news: their darling, humble Chef Johanna
Loarte returned (with the original kitchen staff!) serving up her fantastic Sonoran Mexican inspired food. El Lunch-o is a great way to while away the hours. Grab one of their yummy (if a little weak, but gay bar drinks are always stronger than straight bar drinks) margaritas. Watch the world go by from their large, floor-to-ceiling windows in their sunny, airy dining room. We started with the Paz Trio. A tempting cup of Queso de Paz made with creamy, melted Pepperjack cheese comes with a fine, uncomplicated guacamole, frijoles puercos (basically refried beans, in case you didn’t know) and a heaping basket of fresh, crisp tortilla chips with a smoky, spicy salsa. $15. You’ll liable to start a revolucíon of your own fighting over the luscious Elote, grilled corn on the cob slathered with mayo, cotija cheese, seasoned with the spicy Tajin. An authentic, gluten free treat for $7. You’ll be tempted by the barbacoa or tinga (shredded chicken) Mini-Chimis, Quesadillas with a choice of meats if you like, House Nachos or Cholo Fries. We wouldn’t blame you. ¡Viva Tacos y Burros! You have eleven to pick from. All tacos are served with corn tortillas and priced individually (around $4 each) or by the plate (around $11, including rice and beans) with something for todo del mundo. We chose three tacos: El Jefe is stuffed with chorizo, carnitas, and pork belly, garnished with cilantro and onion. Barbacoa features beef slathered with a May 2019 WWW.IONAZ.COM 61
spicy ancho reyes barbecue sauce and chili oil slaw. Don’t overlook the Camarones taco with crispy or grilled shrimp with pickled onion, cabbage, chipotle aioli and avocado. Our hefty, grilled crustaceans were fresh, crisp and tasty. A veggie and fajita taco is there for non meat eaters. Pick any burrito and make it fayuca; for $3 it’ll be deep-fried and topped with queso, chipotle aioli and pico de gallo.
have to twist our arms to try their fantastic churros. These traditional fried dough fantasies are sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar with dulce de leche (caramel) drizzled on top, served à la mode. Make time in the a.m. to conquer the coffee bar with Horchata Latte or Mayan Mocha. Sundays bring El Brunch-o! (Tres Leches French Toast? We’re there!) And even if you’re not celebrating Mexico’s whipping the pantalones off the French in 1862, make peace in Paz Cantina. ¡Viva Mexico -- in Phoenix!
Paz has six different Tortas, served on talera rolls including a Sonoran Dog, Pork Belly. The Hamburguesa de Paz is luring us back. $11-$13. Want more, amigos? Check out their Entrées, like Enchiladas with a choice of viands, a Chimichanga, a Carne Asada steak (Rey de los Filetes) or selection of Family Style Meats (carne asada, barbacoa, chicken tinga), plus meat-free veggie tostadas. Looking for healthy options? ¡No problemo! Ask for gluten free substitutions. Don’t forget dessert. They didn’t exactly
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Step right up! Come one! Come all! You’ll be shocked! You’ll be amazed! See feats of derring do never before attempted behind by the sexiest bartenders in the modern world performed right before your very eyes! All proceeds will benefit RipplePHX helping advance, encourage and educate our community about HIV/AIDS transmission, prevention and care! May we present to you, our talented bartenders! Please! Age 21 and up only, folks! See you there!
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Charlie’s Memorial Day Party
Karamba Carnaval Latino
OZ Bar Pocker (W)
Charlie’s Karaoke (W)
The Womack Bingo No She Didnt
Bliss/ Rebar Taco Tuesday Trivia (W)
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OZ Bingo Night (W)
Caravan Adonis Lounge (W)
Dick’s Cabaret WTF Wednesday (W)
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Bunk House Memorial Day Celebration
The Rock Late Nite Snax
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BS West Industry Night (W)
OZ Bar Bingo (W)
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FEZ $5 Big Margaritas (W)
Stacy’s @ Melrose Flesh (W)
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Karamba Rock Star Show
Bar 1 Karaoke (W)
Cruisin’ 7th Tia’s Teasers (W)
Stacy’s @ Melrose Sexiest Bartender Contest
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Film Bar Mommie Dearest
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Bliss/ Rebar Taco Tuesday Trivia (W)
OZ Bingo Night (W)
Caravan Adonis Lounge (W) OZ Bar Bingo (W) The Cash Country Thunder (W)
The Rock Mugged
OZ Bar Bingo (W)
BS West Underwear Nite (W)
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Karamba Aubrey’s Britney Night
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BS West Underwear Nite (W)
The Cash Country Thunder (W)
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Dick’s Cabaret Get Lei’d Bash
The Anvil APAH Pup Night
Plazma Freaky Friday (W)
The Rock Trailer Trash Review Final Show
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Cruisin 7th TGIF (W)
The Cash Fireball Fridays (W)
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Cruisin 7th TGIF (W) Stacy’s @ Melrose Spring Carnival
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Karamba Cinco de Mayo Vaquero Dance
Karamba Cinco de Mayo Madness
Karamba Cinco de Mayo Kickoff
Stacy’s @ Melrose Karaoke (W)
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The Cash Fireball Fridays (W)
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FRIDAY
Dick’s Cabaret WTF Wednesday (W)
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THURSDAY BS West Underwear Nite (W)
The Rock Late Nite Snax
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Charlie’s Sunday Funday (W)
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Bar 1 Karaoke (W)
BS West Industry Night (W)
Karamba Ruby’s Cinco de Mayo Show
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OZ Bar Pocker (W)
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MONDAY
Charlie’s Undie Monday (W)
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The Anvil Gear Night
1 Cruisin 7th Lady & the Tramps (W)
The Cash Ciroc Saturdays (W)
The Rock Barbra Seville Show (W)
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Flex Spa’s Summer Pool Party
The Anvil Anvil’s 9th Anniversary
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Bently Projects Red is the Night
Charlie’s Chili Verde Day
The Anvil Red Hanky Party
Karamba Don’t Stop The Party
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PHOENIX FRIDAY SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Anvil
DIRTY DADDY DANCERS 10pm HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm
WILD MEN of the WEST 7:30pm HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm
BEER BUST $3 Pitchers All Day HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm
Bar 1
HH 10am-7pm
$2.75 Domestic Bottles 7pm-9pm
$1.50 Bud Light Drafts $2 Canned Beer
HH $2 OFF Well/Beer/ Select Apps/Wine/Prem.Spirits
Brunch Specials 10a-3p $12 Bubbly $6 Bloodys/Sangria
$12 Bubbly, $6 Bloodys 10a-3p 1/2 OFF Cock. 2-7pm KARAOKE 9p
Elements Show 10:30pm $5 Tito’s Handmade Vodka All Night
Buy 1 get 1 for $1. Go-Go Dancers, Extended Patios VIP
Sunday Funday KARAOKE 10p $2 doms - $3 Marys & Mimosas
2-4-1 8am-2pm HH 2pm-8pm $2.50 Miller Products 8pm-cl
2-4-1 8am-2pm HH 2pm-8pm $2.50 Bud Products 8pm-cl
FryBread w/ Joe Jackson 12p-9p JAZZ w/ Kenny Thames 7:30pm
Caravan
BOGO Wells & Dom Until 8pm
BOGO Wells & Dom Until 8pm
Beer Bust $2.50 until 8pm SL Plat. boys $5 U-call-it penny drinks
The Cash
Fireball Fridays $2 AMF, Dom, Vodka Red bull till 11p $100 Ciroc
$6 Ciroc $2 AMF, Patron, Corona
Charlie’s
$3 Pitch/2-4-1 Well-Dom 2-7pm $1 Draft 7pm-9pm $5 Crown 9-12a
$3 Pitch/2-4-1 Well/Dom 2-7pm $1 Well 7-9pm $3 D. Eddy 10-12a
Super Happy Hour 4-7pm $3.50 Pitch, Lg Isld, AMF’s Open-Cl
HH $2.75 Well/Dom 6am-8pm Espressa Grande 10:30pm
Dirty Daddy Dancers 4:30pm Lady Christian 10:30pm
HH $2.75 Well/Dom 6am-4pm TS Dancers 10:30pm
2-4-1 VIP & 50% off Cover 7-10pm
Off the Hook Tons of Prizes & Giveaways
2-4-1 Cover, Wristbands & VIP Dances
HH 3:30-6:30pm & 11pm-Close $2 OFF Apps / Well / Wine / Beer
$5 & $6 Big Brunch Drinks 10a-3p HH 3:30-6:30p & 11p-close
$5 & $6 Big Brunch Drinks 10a-3p HH 3:30-6:30p & 11p-close
Happy Hour Drink Specials 10:30am -6pm
Happy Hour Drink Specials 10am-6pm
Vaquero Fridays 9-11pm Reverse Happy Hour $3 Drinks
Top 40 Saturdays 9-11pm Reverse Happy Hour $3 Drinks
Top 40 Sundays Ruby Show $3 Pitchers Beer Bust
Oz Bar
$3 Well & Dom $6 Call ALL DAY KARAOKE 9pm-Cl POKER 7pm
$3 Well & Dom $6 Call ALL DAY Darts 2pm KARAOKE 9pm-Cl
$3 Well & Dom $6 Call ALL DAY Bingo 1p
Plazma
$3 Well & Dom Until 8pm $4 3 Olives & $3 Fireball Shots
HH $3 Well/Dom Btl/Drft 12/8pm All Male Revue 10pm
Football Sunday 7p $3.50 Dom Pitch, Mimosas & Bloody Marys
HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom 2-8pm KARAOKE 9pm Drag Show 10p
2-4-1 11a-7p KARAOKE 9p Barbra Seville Show10p
HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom. 11am-cl Drag Show 10p
HH 4-8pm $2.50 Rolling Rock $4.50 Pinnacle Flavors 8pm-Cl
HH 4-8pm $2.50 Rolling Rock $4.50 Firball 8pm-Cl
$2 Rolling Rock & Well open -7pm 7-10pm $2.50 Wells & Rolling Rock
Bliss/ReBar
BS West Bunkhouse
Cruisin’ 7th
Dick’s Cabaret FEZ Hula’s
Karamba
The Rock Stacy’s
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TUCSON FRIDAY SATURDAY Hotel Congress
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Live Music on the Patio Tom Walbank 7p DJ Dirtyverbs 10p
Free Dance Party 10pm DJs Sid the Kid, BOBFelix & More!
Flawless Fridays with China Collins
Saturday Night Starrletts with Janee Starr
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TUESDAY
Beards, boxers & Briefs $1 OFF HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm
$2 Miller High Life & well vodka cocktails 8pm-close
2-4-1 WELL 8pm-close HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm
KARAOKE 9pm HH $3 well/dom $2.50 pint 1-8pm
$1.50 Bud Light Drafts, $5.25 Martinis
KARAOKE 9pm $2.75 well, dom bottle & drft
$6 Huge Long Islands
2-4-1 U-Call-It 10am-2am (except shots & pitchers) $4 Bellinis
HH ALL DAY $2 OFF Well/Beer/ Select Apps/Wine/Prem.Spirits
$3 OFF Taco Platters $6 Big Margaritas
20% OFF ENTIRE BILL (excludes discounted items)
$20 Any wine bottle $15 Any wine bottle w/ food purchase
HH Drink Specials
College Night 2 for $1 Go-Go Dancers - VIP
Thirst Trap w/ Men of BS $4 Heineken / $6 Absolut & Jager
2-4-1 8am-2pm HH 2pm-8pm Pool Tournament 9pm
2-4-1 8am-2pm HH 2pm-8pm Dart League 7:30pm
2-4-1 8am-2pm HH 2pm-8pm KARAOKE 9pm $3.75 L.I.
2-4-1 8am-2pm HH 2pm-8pm Undies/Leather night $1 Off
Underwear Night $2 off with your pants off
Ladies Night $3 Dom Pitch $3 Shots $4 Wine
Adonis Lounge 2-4-1 Until 8pm
KARAOKE w/ Tony Hummel BOGO Wells & Dom ALL DAY
1/2 Priced Well and Beer
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Country Thunder Thursdays $3 Blue Moon $3 Titos Underwear Party 8pm-Cl 50% off w/ your Pants Off $3 Jack
2-4-1 Open to Close KARAOKE 9:30pm
$3 Modelo Pitchs / $3 1800 Coconut Tequila 8pm-Close
2-4-1 All Cocktails & Beer Open-Close
HH $2.75 Well/Dom 6am-8pm TS Dancers 10:30pm
HH $2.75 Well/Dom 6am-8pm
Wasted Wednedays HH $2.75 Well/Dom ALL DAY
HH $2.75 Well/Dom 6am-8pm Wild Men of the West 10:30pm
2-4-1 Cover, Wristbands & VIP Dances
Amateur Night Starts at 10pm
WTF Wednedays $5 Cover and almost everything else!
Thirsty Thursday $5 off Cover w/ ION AZ Ad
$5.55 BIG Margaritas ALL DAY HH 3:30-6:30p & 11p-close
$5.55 Classic Martinis ALL DAY HH 3:30-6:30p & 11p-close
$2 OFF Glasses of wine 50% OFF Bottles of wine
$5.55 BIG Signature Cocktails G Spot / O Spot / B Spot/ A Spot
Mysterdy Mondays $5 Mystery Cocktail/Shot
2 N’ 2 2 apps & 2 cocktails $25
All Night Happy Hour Regular Happy Hour all Night
Facebook/Twitter Special Text “Hulas” to 90210 after 6pm
Cumbia Night $3 Pitchers Karamba Girls Show
Urban Thursdays Aubrey Show $3 Pitcher $3 Drinks
KARAOKE 9pm $3 Drinks / $3 Pitchers $3 Well & Dom $6 Call ALL DAY Trivia Night 8pm
$3 Well & Dom $6 Call ALL DAY Poker 7pm
$3 Well & Dom $6 Call ALL DAY Poker 7pm
$3 Well & Dom $6 Call All DAy KARAOKE 9pm-Cl POKER 7pm
HH 2-4-1 4-8pm $2 Well & $3 Domestic
HH 2-4-1 4-8pm $2 Well & $3 Domestic 9pm-Close
2-4-1 4-8pm Sinful Studs 9pm-Mid
HH 2-4-1 ALL DAY Beautiful Losers Comedy SHow
HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom 2-8pm KARAOKE 9pm
HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom 2-8pm
HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom 2-8pm Underwear Night
HH 2-4-1 Well & Dom 2-8pm Drag Show 10p
KARAOKE 9pm-Close HH All Day & $2.50 Rolling Rock
HH All Day $5 Martinis All Day & $2.50 Rolling Rock
2-4-1 4pm-Midnight Happy Hours Midnight- Close
HH ALL DAY Thursdays Only 2-4-1 from All Other Bars
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3-4-1 Well Drinks 8p-Close KARAOKE
Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night 8pm
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WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
Live Music
Salvador Duran 7pm OPTI CLUB Dance Party 10pm
Viva La Diva Show with Diva
2-4-1 All Day Go Go Boys 11pm
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1. Anvil Pg 29
2424 E. Thomas Rd.
(602) 334-1462
2. Bar 1 Pg 25
3702 N. 16th St.
(602) 266-9001
3. Bliss/ReBar Pg 80
901 N. 4th St.
(602) 795-1792
4. Boycott Bar
4301 N 7th Ave.
(602) 515-3667
5. BS West Pg 23
7125 E. 5th Ave., Scottsdale
(480) 945-9028
6. Bunkhouse Pg 9
4428 N 7th Ave.
(602) 200-9154
7. Caravan Taphouse Pg 13
4835 N 15th Ave
(602) 274-7756
8. The Cash Pg 28
1730 E McDowell Rd.
9. Charlie’s Pg 11
727 W. Camelback Rd.
(602) 265-0224
10. Club Volt
3108 E. McDowell Rd.
(602) 244-1465
11. Cruisn’ 7th Pg 29
3702 N. 7th St.
(602) 212-9888
12. Dick’s Cabaret Pg 92
3432 E. Illini Rd.
(602) 274-DICK
13. FEZ Pg 80
105 W. Portland St
(602) 287-8700
14. Flex Spas Phoenix Pg 99
1517 S. Black Canyon Hwy.
(602) 271-9011
15. Hula’s Modern Tiki P79
4700 N Central Ave # 122
(602) 265-8454
16. Karamba Pg 27
1724 E. McDowell Rd.
(602) 253-0689
(602) 254-0231 x
17. Kobalt
3110 N Central Ave. Park Central (602) 264-5307
18. Los Diablos
1028 E Indian School Rd.
(602) 795-7881
19. NuTowne Saloon
5002 E Van Buren St.
20. OZ Bar
1804 W. Bethany Home Rd.
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21. Plazma
1560 E Osborn Rd.
22. The Rock Pg 4-5
4129 N. 7th Ave.
(602) 267-9959 (602) 242-5114
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(602) 266-0477 (602) 248-8559
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23. Stacy’s @ Melrose Pg 6
4343 N 7th Ave.
TUCSON Address
(602) 264-1700 Phone
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24. Hotel Congress
311 E Congress St., Tucson
(520) 622-8848
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25. IBTs
616 N 4th Ave, Tucson
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All I Ever Wanted … The folks in this month’s Favorite Bitch® wished for Belinda Carlisle Realness … but got travel sickness instead. It’s summer season, hunties— don’t get burned! Dear Miss Tiger, My husband cheated on me while we were on vacation in Thailand. I decided to forgive him since we’d never see the dude again. Now he wants us to go back to Thailand this summer! I’m worried he’ll cheat. Any advice? — Andrew Dear Why The Hell Is He Still Your Husband?
Go to Karamba’s. You’ll get local eggplant, sex in RealTime. Maybe you (and your prostate) will find the man of your dreams! Hi Favorite Bitch, The new boyfriend and I are planning our vacation. I want to fly first class but wants coach. Should we fly separately? — Randy Dear Guess It Depends On Whether or Not It’s Paris, Kentucky Or Paris, France, If you really love this dude, then joyfully eat fish sticks on a paper plate instead of craving caviar on Versace china. Dear Miss Tiger, I was on vacation and hooked up with a dude who was also staying at the same hotel. Got back home and found out he gave me gonorrhea! HELP! — Cody
Marriage Equality also translates to Alimony Equality. Instead of finding your passport—try finding an attorney and start collecting your checks, hunty!
Dear The Only Person Who Could HELP You Already Did When He Prescribed Your Antibiotics,
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You might wanna consider spending your free time at the hotel gift shop.
Make sure your next troll-of-a-husband isn’t another undercover-sex-tourist … Hey Miss Tiger, I wasn’t looking for love but met the man of my dreams while vacationing in Puerto Rico. We continued hooking up for FaceTime sex. Someone claiming to be his wife called me and said to stop calling her man. I haven’t heard from Omar since. What should I do? — White Boy
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ast month’s Pride may seem like one hazy, boozy, weedy memory for some of you. Well, let’s be serious here: for a lot of you. (Oh, I saw you there! Staggering around in a world where language had no meaning.) But we had fun, didn’t we? We did. In case you don’t remember, here’s a few highlights: Where’s PETA!? Despite the 90 degree plus temps one brave man wore fur coat along the parade route on Sunday. Loving it! (A) From the “Where Are They Now?” Files: long ago ION columnist and society gadabout known as “Micky Blue Eyes” snuggled up to RPDR contestant mouthy Miss Vanjie (B) in the VIP D Experience
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Lounge. (Is it just me or can’t anybody else barely understand a damn word she says on TV?) We’re waiting to find out if Vanjie gave Micky a handie-j in the Port-aPotties. Or maybe he gave her one. I’ll get to the bottom of this. Or the top. Or vers. You never know. Nothing says, “I Love Pride” more than dressing up like little Baby Beetlejuice Juniors! I tip my chapeau to these groovy ghoulies (C) who are part of this brave, new (slightly Tim Burton-esque) world! Free to be, you and me. Or Edward Scissorhands. Kiddos, I salute you! Ring, ring! “Hi, Mom. No, nothin’ much. Seriously. Nothing much. At all.” Don’t have a thing to wear? It happens. Sometimes you just put on a skimpy rainbow singlet and a frizzy clown wig. Boom! Pride outfit! (D) Did you know that our own ION copy editor and Hollywood starlet Austin Head appeared in 2018 Dick Cheney bio-pic
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Garden of “Edenn.” (Oh, you know what I’m talkin’ ‘bout, Alex, hunty. You know!)
Vice as a very classy DC cafeteria attendant, (E) dishing out
chicken and meatloaf to movie stars Steve Carrell’s “Donald Rumsfeld” and Christian Bales “Dick Cheney” in a (sadly) deleted musical number? Sadly, the best stuff is always on the cutting room floor. Austin kept the hairnet as a souvenir. G (Movie mavens: The truly memorable scene is now available on YouTube, search “Vice Deleted Scenes.” Austin appears at the 10:44 mark. And he smiles. He can say anything he wants to ... with just one look he can steal your heart.) So close to the Oscar, Austin. So very close!
“All the single ladies! (All the single ladies!) If you like it you shoulda put a ring on it! Don’t be mad once you see that he want it.” We’re happy to report that darling Jimmy Thomason got all Beyoncé wid it and proposed to his Puerto Rican empanadilla de amor, Jesús Martinez! (I) Hey, Jimmy! Did you get it at Jared? (J)
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Our ION May 2014 cover man and model (F) Alex DiGuadio competed in his first bodybuilding competition. (G) We’re proud to report Alex took home 2nd and 3rd Place prizes! (H) With that orange spray tan he would look right at home anywhere. Like, say, even the
We’re super unleaded excited to let you know that one of NuTowne Saloon’s most popular mechanics, that sexy little ginger snap Tim Krise made a pit stop and married his longtime beau Gerry Becker (K) at the bar on April 27, just scant days ago from this printing. Looks like they’ll be getting their lugnuts tightened plus lubed and filtered for the rest of their lives, now. Congratulations, boys! And here I am ... always the bridesmaid, but never the bride. But I put out at the reception for the catering staff in the pantry. Just ask me.
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LEO July 23 - Aug. 22 Venus increases your need for attention, but you’ll have to work harder to get it. Surprising news forces you to alter plans, but don’t be a big baby about it. It works to your advantage. You make progress. VIRGO Aug. 23 - Sep. 22 Experiences spice things up for you. You’re bolder and more adventurous. An emotional mystery box you’ve been tinkering with is unlocked. You discover a hidden talent that’s a real crowd-pleaser. You know the one. LIBRA Sep. 23 - Oct. 22 Be strong. Stand up for yourself, but don’t be bitchy about it. Your daring ways brings adventure. Nothing extravagant, but something better than a trip to Costco. SCORPIO Oct. 23 - Nov.23 Choices, choices, choices! Be wise, there are so many variables (besides blonde, brunette or redhead.) The stars are aligned to indulge you in ways that will amaze you. SAGITTARIUS Nov. 23 - Dec. 23 It’s a good time check out which direction you’re going in. Jupiter, Pluto and Saturn retrogrades slow things down a little, giving you time to check out someone’s ass. Oh yes. Dat ass. Check out your goals, too. CAPRICORN Dec. 23 - Jan. 20 A commitment takes on a whole new meaning. Maybe it’s out of duty, or obligation, or a goal you set for yourself. Maybe it’s bottoming. Maybe it’s topping. Be realistic. It’s topping, right? AQUARIUS Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 This is a month calling for tact, understanding and diplomacy. That’s not your strong suit right now. You say what you think. You’re right, but others get huffy when they hear the truth. PISCES Feb. 20 - Mar. 20 Throw a party! Clean yo’ crib and have a shindig! You’re called upon to play peacekeeper and bring two catty bitches back together. Do it at your party! (Waiting for my invitation.)