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

Thus, you reside Arizona.


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u’re queer. And you are all,

In which all of them girls at… no truly. In which are they?

Whether for a date, a grab, or per night out aided by the women, you wish to feel as well as welcome. HER has been doing the very crucial work of letting you ensure you get your gay on throughout The large Canyon county. Why would the ‘G’ have every fun? Have a look at after activities, locations, etc. for a female-centric, lesbian-specific, woman friendly AZ (scroll down for pubs and parties).

What is actually good Arizona?

Phoenix PRIDE – picture courtesy of ZapTravel.com

There’s nothing better than a great Pride. Events, parades, pubic showcases of affection. Everything we really love. But we all know there is something better also.


The main reason for Phoenix Pride should promote unity, exposure, and self-esteem among LGBTQ persons, in order to give an optimistic picture throughout Arizona. Phoenix Pride is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit company, therefore the biggest occasion they coordinate is actually the annual procession, function and fundraiser. The 35th Annual Phoenix PRIDE is arranged for Saturday, April 11, 2015 and Sunday, April 12, 2015. Remain up to date on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixPrideAZ

Rainbows Fest

(in other words. “Arizona’s Best Street Fair”)

. Hosted in historical Heritage Square Park in Downtown Phoenix, the Rainbows Festival pulls a large group of over 20,000 LGBT pals, families and partners annually. Rainbows Festival is the 2nd largest LGBTQ event from inside the condition of Arizona, second to Phoenix Pride. With two opportunities to commemorate your awesomeness in Phoenix year-round who wouldnot want to wave their particular rainbow flag? This current year’s event is actually planned for Saturday, October 17, 2015 and Sunday, October 18, 2015. Admission is FREE.

Rainbows Fest – picture courtesy of Northeast Valley Information

Tucson Pride can be a 501(c)(3) non-profit business that creates and encourages informative, cultural, and leisurely events for all the lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, transgender, and allied communities in Tucson, AZ. The 38th annual “Pride inside the Desert” is actually arranged for Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Kino Sports involved. Keep in touch with Tucson PRIDE news on Facebook:

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

The Human Rights venture battles for LGBT equivalence in Arizona alongside state and local teams and lawmakers. Plus they throw pretty fantastic events. So if you do nothing else, Like them on Twitter to provide your voice for the battle:

https://www.facebook.com/HRCAz

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Picture due to HRC Arizona via Facebook

The middle is found in one’s heart of Downtown Phoenix at 801 N. second Ave. As a residential area heart, their particular main focus should effortlessly act as a reference and inform the LGBTQ community. The middle has actually many services, methods and products which can be open to everybody else. They have organizations, wellness solutions, education, health, reference materials and a lot more. They will have in addition recently launched their

ladies assistance team

for anyone seeking to get involved. Look out for society occasions on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixpridelgbtcenter

Southern Arizona’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual ad Transgender Community Center is actually alway offering returning to town. Search for strategies to volunteer, and Like all of them on fb:

https://www.facebook.com/WingspanAZ

SAAF is still really the only community-based organization in south Arizona delivering case management and ancillary help solutions for those living with HIV/AIDS and their family members. They even provide culturally appropriate prevention and education products to decrease the rate of infection, and comprehensive classes and possibilities for neighborhood members to fill crucial assistance parts. Recall, Arizona offers time is actually Tuesday April 7, 2015. Find out more following SAAF on myspace:

https://www.facebook.com/SAAForg

Them women are at…

Photo thanks to money Inn nation via Twitter

Just great feels towards Cash. It is undoubtedly the friendliest lesbian/gay country dance club in Arizona. Also it does not matter if you prefer Country, hiphop, or Classic Rock, they get involved in it all. So seize some darts or check out the patio and take pleasure in a glass or two whilst ingesting the gorgeous Arizona evenings. Like all of them on Facebook, ’cause ya perform:

https://www.facebook.com/

CashInnCountry

The Zoan is regarded as AZ’s top gay bars. Women have become pleasant and motivated to partake in the fun. Drop by for an unbarred mic night or a few powerful cocktails (maybe several powerful cocktails before the mic?). Follow Zoan Phoenix on Myspace:

https://www.

fb.com/ZoanPhoenix

Pic thanks to Fantasy monday’s thru Twitter

Okay girls, this really is a problem. Fantasy tuesday’s could be the main lesbian dance club night focused around LESBIANS.

Aqua Night-club

is actually providing you with take in deals, great songs, and (according to the Friday) reside entertainment with a hollywood appearance or two. You should not undervalue this new kid on the market (established monday, March 13th) – Fantasy Friday’s is actually likely to hang in there. Like them on fb to keep your tuesday nights new:

https://www.facebook.

com/FantasyFridaysAZ

Pic due to Stacy’s at Melrose via Facebook

Stacy’s attracts a good blended crowd. Drink, dance, take in, dance a few more. You are certain to have a lot of fun enclosed by great folks. Plus, look out for She-Lounge, Stacy’s monthly ladies’ celebration. See what’s upon fb:

https://www.

twitter.com/StacysatMelrose




FilmBar Phoenix


. Just what better night out than drinks and a movie? Can you imagine you can have both, likewise? Cue FilmBar Phoenix where they reveal new indie and foreign flicks with a themed vintage movie show every thirty days, and unexpected cult classics with normal tests of neighborhood filmmakers’ stuff. Along with 25 various art drinks and 12 various wines, this is the perfect spot for a hang. Today when we could only cause them to screen

But I Am a Cheerleader

within microcinema, we might be golden. Take a look on Facebook:

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

What else is happening?

Pic thanks to heatwaved.com

It’s really no key your WNBA and lesbians feel highly about each other. But if you’re where you can find three-time tournament team, Phoenix Mercury, ladies’ specialist basketball is cool. And that I indicate

great

. LGBT ladies could scarcely include themselves whenever development of celebrity player, Brittney Griner’s involvement struck. Along with my childhood crush, Diana Taurasi, additionally sportin’ the jersey, there is no question that speaking Stick hotel Arena is actually heavily speckled with women you’d like to day. Follow the champs on fb:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixmercury

and

enter our very own competition

to win seats for their very first online game yourself this coming year!

Simply how much do we love roller derby? I’d like to rely the methods… Tucson Roller Derby is actually an all-girl flat-track roller derby group which was formed in 2003. Truly a skater-owned and -operated 501(c)3 company. The TRD residence groups include the VICE Squad, the Furious Truckstop Waitresses, and the Copper Queens. They’ve in addition got two all-star travel groups: the B Team Bandoleras, therefore the A Team Saddletramps. Perform your self the benefit, and Follow them on fb:

https://www.

facebook.com/TucsonRollerDerby

Pic due to tusconrollerderby.com – Credit: David T. Anderson

Two words: lesbians, softball. It appears i have stated adequate about Cactus Cities Softball League, but I’ll develop. The reason for the CCSL should foster local, local, national and international activities competitors predominately for gays, lesbians and any individual aimed at the promotion for the novice athletic knowledge for individuals of all skill amounts and skills aside from intimate direction, sex, race, creed, faith or national beginning. Yea, that is right. They may be awesome. Join a slow pitch staff nowadays, and follow the league on fb:

https://www.facebook.com/CactusCities

I’d join this group only for the name, nonetheless it gets better. Friends with Benefits Kickball is actually all you hoped kickball would-be in fifth level and so many more! They have been a completely non-competitive (point), drinking-encouraged (point) band of grownups that like to act like 11 year olds (dual factors) every Sunday morning from October to April. Follow all of them into the off season on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/FWBKickball

and join up from inside the trip!

Stay caffeinated, or de-caffeinated.




(for the sober hang)

This incredible, ecclectic cafe is actually a preferred amongst natives and people who merely take place upon it. Head truth be told there for many live jams, a smooth brew, or a slice of rainbow cake (baked just for you!). Oahu is the best area to satisfy pals, or take that lady you found on the. Like Copper celebrity on Facebook and stop by for a visit:

https://www.facebook.

com/copperstarcoffee

Picture due to downtowndevil.com

Whether you are a coffee enthusiast or perhaps not, you should strike upwards Lux java pub. Take her there on an initial time to grab some lattes for two. Perhaps attempt the nod to your barista for many heart-shaped coffee art action? Their iced velvet is actually to-die-for, in addition they make a batch of one’s own selfmade whipped ointment daily to hold top. Add FREE wi-fi into combine and you’re in operation. Toss a Like on their Facebook web page in which to stay the loop:

https://www.facebook.com/luxcentral

What you should read, what things to review?

Get to the nutrients from The New circumstances on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixnewtimes

For up to date problems and busting tales, stick to Echo Mag on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/EchoMagazine

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