Self-help guide to Queer Arizona: 20 Lesbian pubs, Events and Orgs | HER

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u’re queer. And you are all,

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

Whether for a romantic date, a grab, or per night out aided by the ladies, you wish to feel safe and welcome. HER did the actual crucial work of assisting you get homosexual on through the entire Grand Canyon county. Why should the ‘G’ have actually all fun? Have a look at following occasions, locations, etc. for a female-centric, lesbian-specific, woman friendly AZ (scroll down for pubs and events).

What’s great Arizona?

Phoenix PRIDE – picture courtesy of ZapTravel.com

You’ll find nothing a lot better than a beneficial Pride. Events, parades, pubic shows of passion. Everything we love. But everyone knows there is something greater as well.


The main intent behind Phoenix Pride would be to promote unity, presence, and self-esteem among LGBTQ individuals, in order to provide an optimistic image throughout Arizona. Phoenix Pride is a 501(c)(3) non-profit company, together with largest occasion they coordinate is the yearly procession, gathering and fundraiser. The 35th Annual Phoenix PRIDE is actually arranged for Saturday, April 11, 2015 and Sunday, April 12, 2015. Remain informed on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixPrideAZ

Rainbows Fest

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

. Hosted in ancient history Square Park in Downtown Phoenix, the Rainbows Festival attracts a large group of over 20,000 LGBT friends, family members and partners from year to year. Rainbows Festival may be the 2nd largest LGBTQ event inside condition of Arizona, second to Phoenix Pride. With two chances to commemorate your awesomeness in Phoenix year-round who wouldnot want to wave their rainbow banner? This year’s event is planned for Saturday, Oct 17, 2015 and Sunday, October 18, 2015. Admission is free of charge.

Rainbows Fest – picture thanks to Northeast Valley Information

Tucson Pride can also be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that produces and encourages informative, social, and recreational occasions for any lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied communities in Tucson, AZ. The 38th annual “Pride into the Desert” is planned for Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Kino Sports specialized. Keep in touch with Tucson PRIDE development on fb:

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

The Human Rights promotion matches for LGBT equivalence in Arizona alongside condition and neighborhood teams and lawmakers. In addition they place rather fantastic events. So if you do nothing more, Like all of them on Facebook to add the voice towards the battle:

https://www.facebook.com/HRCAz

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Picture due to HRC Arizona via Facebook

The middle is located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix at 801 N. second Ave. As a community center, their particular primary focus would be to effectively serve as a resource and teach the LGBTQ neighborhood. The middle has many different services, resources and programs being prepared for everyone. They provide support groups, wellness solutions, training, wellness, resource materials and. They’ve in addition not too long ago announced their unique

ladies’ support team

for people looking to get involved. Keep an eye out for society events on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixpridelgbtcenter

Southern Arizona’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual ad Transgender Community Center is actually alway offering back into the city. Choose techniques to volunteer, and Like all of them on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/WingspanAZ

SAAF continues to be the only real community-based company in Southern Arizona providing case control and ancillary service services for people coping with HIV/AIDS and their family members. They also provide culturally suitable avoidance and knowledge products to cut back the speed of disease, and considerable classes and options for neighborhood members to complete vital assistance parts. Remember, Arizona offers Day is actually Tuesday April 7, 2015. Discover more by simply following SAAF on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/SAAForg

Them ladies are at…

Pic due to Cash Inn nation via fb

Nothing but good feels about the Cash. Really definitely the friendliest lesbian/gay country dance club in Arizona. Also it doesn’t matter if you love Country, hiphop, or Vintage Rock, they play it all. Therefore seize some darts or head to the patio and enjoy a drink whilst taking in the attractive Arizona nights. Like them on myspace, ’cause ya do:

https://www.facebook.com/

CashInnCountry

The Zoan is one of AZ’s top gay bars. Girls are extremely welcome and motivated to partake in the fun. Visit for an unbarred mic night or several powerful cocktails (perhaps one or two powerful cocktails ahead of the mic?). Follow Zoan Phoenix on Facebook:

https://www.

facebook.com/ZoanPhoenix

Picture thanks to Fantasy saturday’s thru fb

Okay girls, that is a problem. Fantasy Friday’s will be the main lesbian nightclub night focused around LESBIANS.

Aqua Night Club

is providing you with drink specials, fantastic songs, and (with regards to the tuesday) stay activity with a high profile look or two. You shouldn’t underestimate this brand new child in your area (Launched saturday, March 13th) – Fantasy saturday’s is looking to stick around. Like all of them on Facebook to keep your saturday nights new:

https://www.facebook.

com/FantasyFridaysAZ

Photo due to Stacy’s at Melrose via fb

Stacy’s attracts a great combined audience. Take in, dance, drink, boogie more. You are bound to have an enjoyable experience surrounded by good men and women. Plus, look out for She-Lounge, Stacy’s monthly ladies’ celebration. See just what’s up on fb:

https://www.

facebook.com/StacysatMelrose




FilmBar Phoenix


. Exactly what better night out than beverages and a film? Imagine if you can have both, on the other hand? Cue FilmBar Phoenix where they show brand new indie and foreign movies with a themed classic film series every month, and periodic cult classics with routine screenings of local filmmakers’ stuff. With well over 25 different craft drinks and 12 different wines, this is the perfect place for a hang. Today when we could just make sure they are monitor

But I’m a Cheerleader

inside their microcinema, we’d be golden. Take a look on Twitter:

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

Just what more is occurring?

Photo due to heatwaved.com

It’s no secret that WNBA and lesbians think highly about both. But when you’re where you can find three-time championship group, Phoenix Mercury, ladies’ expert baseball is actually cool. And I also mean

great

. LGBT ladies could scarcely consist of on their own whenever news of celebrity player, Brittney Griner’s wedding hit. And with my personal childhood crush, Diana Taurasi, additionally sportin’ the jersey, there is no doubt that speaking Stick hotel Arena is highly speckled with females you may like to day. Follow the champs on fb:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixmercury

and

enter all of our opposition

to win seats their first online game at your home this year!

Simply how much will we love roller derby? Allow me to rely the ways… Tucson Roller Derby is an all-girl flat-track roller derby league which was formed in 2003. It’s a skater-owned and -operated 501(c)3 organization. The TRD residence teams range from the VICE Squad, the Furious Truckstop Waitresses, additionally the Copper Queens. They will have in addition had gotten two all star travel groups: the B Team Bandoleras, while the a group Saddletramps. Perform yourself the benefit, and Follow all of them on Facebook:

https://www.

twitter.com/TucsonRollerDerby

Pic courtesy of tusconrollerderby.com – Credit: David T. Anderson

Two terms: lesbians, softball. It appears I stated adequate about Cactus Cities Softball League, but We’ll develop. The purpose of the CCSL is to foster regional, local, national and worldwide sports opposition predominately for gays, lesbians and any person dedicated to the marketing regarding the novice sports experience for persons of all of the ability degrees and abilities aside from intimate positioning, sex, competition, creed, religion or national source. Yea, that’s right. They are amazing. Join a slow pitch group now, and proceed with the category on fb:

https://www.facebook.com/CactusCities

I would personally join this category only for title, nevertheless gets better. Buddies with Advantages Kickball is actually all you hoped kickball is in 5th level and a whole lot more! They’ve been a completely non-competitive (point), drinking-encouraged (point) group of grownups that like to behave like 11 12 months olds (two fold points) every Sunday early morning from Oct to April. Follow them when you look at the off season on fb:

https://www.facebook.com/FWBKickball

and join up during the Fall!

Stay caffeinated, or de-caffeinated.




(for your sober hang)

This incredible, ecclectic coffee shop is actually a well liked amongst locals and people who simply result upon it. Head indeed there for many alive jams, a smooth brew, or a slice of rainbow cake (baked just for you!). Oahu is the best place to generally meet pals, or take that woman you found on her behalf. Like Copper Star on Facebook and prevent by for a call:

https://www.facebook.

com/copperstarcoffee

Pic thanks to downtowndevil.com

Whether you are a coffee aficionado or perhaps not, you intend to hit upwards Lux Coffee club. Get her there on a primary time to grab some lattes for just two. Possibly decide to try the nod to your barista for many heart-shaped coffee artwork activity? Their particular iced velvet is actually to-die-for, and additionally they make a batch of their own selfmade whipped ointment day-after-day to hold leading. Add FREE wi-fi to your mix and you’re in operation. Toss a Like to their fb web page to stay in the circle:

https://www.facebook.com/luxcentral

What to read, what to study?

Get right to the good stuff from The brand new circumstances on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixnewtimes

For up to date issues and splitting stories, follow Echo Mag on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/EchoMagazine

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