Self-help guide to Queer Arizona: 20 Lesbian Bars, Activities and Orgs | HER



Thus, you live in Arizona.


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u’re queer. And you are all,

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

Whether for a romantic date, a get, or every night out because of the women, you want to feel safe and welcome. HER has done the vital work of assisting you to ensure you get your homosexual on throughout The Grand Canyon county. Why must the ‘G’ have all the enjoyable? Have a look at following events, venues, etc. for a very female-centric, lesbian-specific, woman friendly AZ (scroll down for pubs and functions).



What is actually good Arizona?




Phoenix PRIDE – pic courtesy of ZapTravel.com




You’ll find nothing better than a beneficial Pride. Parties, parades, pubic exhibits of love. Everything we love. But everybody knows there is something better also.


An important intent behind Phoenix Pride should market unity, visibility, and self-confidence among LGBTQ individuals, and also to provide an optimistic image throughout Arizona. Phoenix Pride is actually a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit business, and the largest event they coordinate is actually the yearly parade, special event and fundraiser. The 35th Annual Phoenix PRIDE is arranged for Saturday, April 11, 2015 and Sunday, April 12, 2015. Stay current on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixPrideAZ

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Rainbows Fest





(for example. “Arizona’s Greatest Street Reasonable”)

. Hosted in old history Square Park in Downtown Phoenix, the Rainbows Festival pulls a crowd of over 20,000 LGBT buddies, individuals and allies annually. Rainbows Festival will be the 2nd biggest LGBTQ event within the condition of Arizona, second to Phoenix Pride. With two chances to celebrate your own awesomeness in Phoenix year-round who wouldn’t want to wave their own rainbow flag? This current year’s festival is actually scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2015 and Sunday, Oct 18, 2015. Admission is free of charge.




Rainbows Fest – Photo courtesy of Northeast Valley Information



Tucson Pride is a 501(c)(3) non-profit business that creates and encourages instructional, cultural, and recreational activities for any lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied communities in Tucson, AZ. The 38th annual “Pride when you look at the Desert” is planned for Saturday, Oct 17, 2015 at Kino Sports involved. Keep in touch with Tucson PRIDE development on Twitter:

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

The human being liberties venture fights for LGBT equality in Arizona alongside condition and neighborhood teams and lawmakers. AND they throw pretty great parties. When you do nothing otherwise, Like them on Facebook to include the voice into fight:

https://www.facebook.com/HRCAz

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Pic due to HRC Arizona via Facebook


The guts is located in one’s heart of Downtown Phoenix at 801 N. 2nd Ave. As a residential area middle, their primary focus would be to effortlessly serve as a reference and teach the LGBTQ society. The Center provides different services, methods and products which happen to be open to everybody else. They feature support groups, health solutions, knowledge, health, resource components and a lot more. They’ve also recently launched their

ladies’ service group

for those of you seeking to get included. Look for neighborhood activities on myspace:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixpridelgbtcenter

Southern Arizona’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual ad Transgender Community Center is alway offering back into town. Identify ways to volunteer, and Like all of them on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/WingspanAZ

SAAF remains really the only community-based company in south Arizona providing situation control and ancillary support services for folks managing HIV/AIDS and their families. In addition they supply culturally proper prevention and knowledge products to reduce the pace of infection, and substantial trainings and options for area members to complete vital assistance functions. Keep in mind, Arizona Gives time is Tuesday April 7, 2015. Learn more by following SAAF on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/SAAForg



These women tend to be at…




Pic thanks to Cash Inn nation via Twitter


Just good feels regarding money. It really is undoubtedly the friendliest lesbian/gay country dance club in Arizona. Plus it does not matter if you like nation, rap, or Classic Rock, they get involved in it all. Therefore seize some darts or drop by the patio and revel in a drink whilst taking-in the beautiful Arizona evenings. Like all of them on Twitter, ’cause ya perform:

https://www.facebook.com/

CashInnCountry

The Zoan is regarded as AZ’s premier gay pubs. Females are extremely pleasant and encouraged to partake in the fun. Stop by for an unbarred mic evening or a few strong cocktails (maybe one or two powerful cocktails prior to the mic?). Follow Zoan Phoenix on Facebook:

https://www.

twitter.com/ZoanPhoenix




Photo due to Fantasy tuesday’s via fb


Okay ladies, this really is an issue. Fantasy monday’s could be the main lesbian pub night concentrated around LESBIANS.

Aqua Night-club

is actually bringing you drink deals, great songs, and (according to saturday) stay activity with a celebrity look or two. Never take too lightly this new kid in your area (Launched Friday, March 13th) – Fantasy tuesday’s is actually intending to hang in there. Like them on fb to keep your Friday nights fresh:

https://www.facebook.

com/FantasyFridaysAZ




Photo thanks to Stacy’s at Melrose via Facebook


Stacy’s attracts an excellent combined group. Drink, dance, take in, boogie some more. You are sure to have an enjoyable experience surrounded by great folks. Plus, keep an eye out for She-Lounge, Stacy’s month-to-month women’s party. See what’s upon fb:

https://www.

facebook.com/StacysatMelrose




FilmBar Phoenix


. What much better night out than products and a movie? Imagine if you can have both, on the other hand? Cue FilmBar Phoenix in which they show brand-new indie and overseas flicks with a themed vintage film collection every thirty days, and periodic cult classics with regular tests of neighborhood filmmakers’ stuff. With more than 25 various art beers and 12 different wines, this is basically the perfect spot for a hang. Today if we could merely encourage them to display

But I Am a Cheerleader

within microcinema, we’d be golden. Take a look on fb:

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



Exactly what otherwise is happening?


Pic due to heatwaved.com

It’s no secret that WNBA and lesbians believe firmly about each other. But when you’re the place to find three-time title team, Phoenix Mercury, women’s pro baseball is actually cool. And I suggest

really cool

. LGBT women could barely consist of themselves when news of celebrity user, Brittney Griner’s engagement struck. And with my personal youth crush, Diana Taurasi, additionally sportin’ the jersey, there is doubt that Talking Stick hotel Arena is actually heavily speckled with ladies you’d like to big date. Stick to the champs on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixmercury

and

enter the competition

to win passes their first game yourself this year!

Simply how much will we love roller derby? Allow me to depend the ways… Tucson Roller Derby is an all-girl flat-track roller derby group that has been created in 2003. Its a skater-owned and -operated 501(c)3 company. The TRD residence teams include the VICE Squad, the Furious Truckstop Waitresses, as well as the Copper Queens. They have also got two all-star vacation teams: the B group Bandoleras, therefore the a group Saddletramps. Carry out your self the support, and Follow them on fb:

https://www.

twitter.com/TucsonRollerDerby




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


Two words: lesbians, softball. It appears I’ve mentioned adequate about Cactus Cities Softball League, but We’ll increase. The purpose of the CCSL is foster local, local, nationwide and worldwide sporting events competitors predominately for gays, lesbians and any person aimed at the marketing on the amateur athletic knowledge for individuals of all expertise degrees and abilities aside from intimate positioning, sex, race, creed, faith or national beginning. Yea, that’s right. They can be amazing. Join a slow pitch team these days, and stick to the group on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/CactusCities

I’d join this group just for title, but it gets better. Friends with Advantages Kickball is whatever you hoped kickball could be in 5th class and many more! They’ve been a totally non-competitive (point), drinking-encouraged (point) selection of grownups who like to act like 11 year olds (dual things) every Sunday morning from October to April. Follow all of them during the off-season on fb:

https://www.facebook.com/FWBKickball

and link up into the Fall!



Keep caffeinated, or de-caffeinated.




(to suit your sober hang)

This amazing, ecclectic cafe is a preferred amongst residents and people who simply happen upon it. Head here for many alive jams, a smooth brew, or a slice of rainbow meal (baked just for you!). It’s the best place to satisfy buddies, and take that lady you met on her behalf. Like Copper Superstar on Twitter preventing by for a visit:

https://www.facebook.

com/copperstarcoffee




Photo due to downtowndevil.com


Whether you’re a coffee enthusiast or perhaps not, you should strike right up Lux Coffee pub. Take her there on a primary day to grab some lattes for just two. Possibly take to the nod towards barista for a few heart-shaped coffee art motion? Their particular iced velvet is to-die-for, and they make a batch of one’s own homemade whipped lotion each and every day to put up top. Include 100 % FREE wi-fi to your mix and you’re in operation. Toss a Like on the Twitter page in which to stay the cycle:

https://www.facebook.com/luxcentral



What you should review, things to review?

Get right to the good things from brand-new Times on myspace:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixnewtimes

For up to date issues and busting stories, follow Echo Mag on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/EchoMagazine




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