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

Therefore, you reside Arizona.


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u’re queer. And you’re all,

Where them girls at… no actually. Where will they be?

Whether for a date, a choose, or per night out with the ladies, you intend to feel as well as welcome. HER has done the very important work of working for you get homosexual on throughout The great Canyon State. Why must the ‘G’ have all the enjoyable? Investigate soon after activities, venues, etc. for a very female-centric, lesbian-specific, girl friendly AZ (scroll down for bars and functions).

What’s great Arizona?

Phoenix PRIDE – pic courtesy of ZapTravel.com

There is nothing much better than an excellent Pride. Parties, parades, pubic displays of affection. Every little thing we love. But we all know there is something higher as well.


An important reason for Phoenix Pride is always to market unity, exposure, and self-esteem among LGBTQ people, and also to provide an optimistic picture throughout Arizona. Phoenix Pride is actually a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and biggest event they coordinate is the annual procession, special event and fundraiser. The 35th Annual Phoenix PRIDE is actually scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2015 and Sunday, April 12, 2015. Stay latest on fb:

https://www 40plus.facebook.com/PhoenixPrideAZ

Rainbows Fest

(in other words. “Arizona’s Greatest Street Reasonable”)

. Managed in ancient Heritage Square Park in Downtown Phoenix, the Rainbows Festival pulls a large group more than 20,000 LGBT buddies, households and partners from year to year. Rainbows Festival could be the second largest LGBTQ event from inside the state of Arizona, 2nd to Phoenix Pride. With two chances to celebrate your awesomeness in Phoenix year-round that wouldnot need to wave their unique rainbow flag? This year’s event is actually planned for Saturday, October 17, 2015 and Sunday, October 18, 2015. Admission is free of charge.

Rainbows Fest – pic thanks to Northeast Valley Information

Tucson Pride is also a 501(c)(3) non-profit business that produces and encourages instructional, cultural, and recreational occasions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied communities in Tucson, AZ. The 38th annual “Pride from inside the Desert” is actually scheduled for Saturday, Oct 17, 2015 at Kino Sports elaborate. Keep in touch with Tucson PRIDE development on Twitter:

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

The Human Rights Campaign matches for LGBT equivalence in Arizona alongside condition and regional teams and lawmakers. As well as place quite fantastic events. When you do-nothing else, Like all of them on fb to add the voice towards battle:

https://www.facebook.com/HRCAz

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Pic due to HRC Arizona via Twitter

The middle is situated in the center of Downtown Phoenix at 801 N. 2nd Ave. As a community heart, their particular primary focus is successfully serve as a reference and teach the LGBTQ society. The middle has different solutions, sources and programs that are ready to accept every person. They feature organizations, health services, training, wellness, source components and much more. They will have also not too long ago launched their particular

ladies’ service party

for people seeking to get included. Keep an eye out for society occasions on myspace:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixpridelgbtcenter

Southern Arizona’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual ad Transgender Community Center is alway giving back again to the city. Identify techniques to volunteer, and Like all of them on fb:

https://www.facebook.com/WingspanAZ

SAAF is still truly the only community-based organization in Southern Arizona delivering instance control and ancillary service solutions for individuals coping with HIV/AIDS in addition to their people. In addition they offer culturally suitable prevention and education products to decrease the speed of infection, and comprehensive courses and possibilities for society people to complete critical service parts. Bear in mind, Arizona provides Day is actually Tuesday April 7, 2015. Get the full story through SAAF on Twitter:

https://www.facebook.com/SAAForg

These women tend to be at…

Photo courtesy of Cash Inn nation via fb

Only good feels about the money. It is undoubtedly the friendliest lesbian/gay country-dance club in Arizona. Therefore doesn’t matter if you love nation, hiphop, or Vintage Rock, they get involved in it all. Very grab some darts or drop by the patio and enjoy a drink whilst ingesting the stunning Arizona evenings. Like them on Twitter, ’cause ya perform:

https://www.facebook.com/

CashInnCountry

The Zoan is among AZ’s top homosexual taverns. Ladies are very welcome and motivated to participate in the fun. Visit for an open mic night or several strong cocktails (maybe two powerful cocktails before the mic?). Follow Zoan Phoenix on Twitter:

https://www.

twitter.com/ZoanPhoenix

Picture thanks to Fantasy saturday’s via Twitter

Okay females, this really is a problem. Fantasy tuesday’s is the main lesbian nightclub evening focused around LESBIANS.

Aqua Night-club

is actually providing you with drink deals, fantastic music, and (according to the Friday) reside entertainment with a celebrity look or two. Cannot undervalue this new kid in your area (established monday, March 13th) – Fantasy saturday’s is actually planning to stay. Like all of them on Twitter to keep your tuesday evenings new:

https://www.facebook.

com/FantasyFridaysAZ

Pic due to Stacy’s at Melrose via Twitter

Stacy’s attracts a good mixed group. Drink, boogie, take in, dancing a few more. You’re bound to have a great time enclosed by good men and women. Plus, look out for She-Lounge, Stacy’s month-to-month women’s celebration. See just what’s up on Twitter:

https://www.

fb.com/StacysatMelrose




FilmBar Phoenix


. Just what better night out than drinks and a film? Imagine if you might have both, in addition? Cue FilmBar Phoenix where they show brand new indie and international flicks with a themed classic film collection every month, and periodic cult classics with standard screenings of neighborhood filmmakers’ stuff. Along with 25 different craft drinks and 12 various wines, this is the perfect location for a hang. Now if we could merely get them to filter

But I Am a Cheerleader

within their microcinema, we would be wonderful. Check them out on Facebook:

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

What otherwise is going on?

Photo thanks to heatwaved.com

It’s really no secret that WNBA and lesbians believe firmly about one another. But if you’re where you can find three-time title team, Phoenix Mercury, ladies expert baseball is cool. And I indicate

awesome

. LGBT ladies could hardly consist of by themselves when news of star user, Brittney Griner’s engagement hit. Sufficient reason for my childhood crush, Diana Taurasi, in addition sportin’ the jersey, there’s really no question that Talking Stick hotel Arena is greatly speckled with ladies you may like to time. Proceed with the champs on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixmercury

and

enter all of our competition

to win tickets with their basic game yourself in 2010!

Just how much do we love roller derby? Allow me to rely the ways… Tucson Roller Derby is an all-girl flat-track roller derby group which was formed in 2003. It is a skater-owned and -operated 501(c)3 company. The TRD home groups range from the VICE Squad, the Furious Truckstop Waitresses, therefore the Copper Queens. They have additionally got two all-star travel teams: the B group Bandoleras, additionally the A Team Saddletramps. Perform yourself the support, and Follow them on fb:

https://www.

twitter.com/TucsonRollerDerby

Picture thanks to tusconrollerderby.com – Credit: David T. Anderson

Two terms: lesbians, softball. It seems I’ve mentioned adequate about Cactus Cities Softball League, but I’ll increase. The objective of the CCSL is promote local, regional, national and intercontinental sporting events competitors mainly for gays, lesbians and any individual aimed at the marketing of novice sports knowledge for persons of expertise levels and capabilities despite intimate direction, sex, race, creed, religion or national origin. Yea, that’s right. They are amazing. Join a slow pitch staff now, and stick to the group on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/CactusCities

I would join this league just for title, it gets better. Friends with Benefits Kickball is all you hoped kickball could be in 5th level and a whole lot more! They truly are a totally non-competitive (point), drinking-encouraged (point) gang of grownups that like to do something like 11 year olds (dual things) every Sunday day from Oct to April. Follow them for the off-season on fb:

https://www.facebook.com/FWBKickball

and join up in trip!

Keep caffeinated, or de-caffeinated.




(for your sober hang)

This incredible, ecclectic coffee shop is a preferred amongst locals and people who only take place upon it. Head indeed there for some alive jams, a smooth brew, or a slice of rainbow meal (baked just for you!). This is the perfect place to satisfy pals, and take that lady you found on her behalf. Like Copper celebrity on Twitter preventing by for a call:

https://www.facebook.

com/copperstarcoffee

Photo thanks to downtowndevil.com

Whether you are a coffee aficionado or perhaps not, you wish to strike right up Lux java Bar. Take her there on a first time to grab some lattes for two. Maybe attempt the nod your barista for many heart-shaped coffee artwork motion? Their iced velvet is actually to-die-for, and so they make a batch of their own selfmade whipped lotion everyday to put on very top. Add COMPLIMENTARY wi-fi for the blend and you’re running a business. Toss a Like on their Facebook page to stay in the cycle:

https://www.facebook.com/luxcentral

What things to review, things to study?

Get right to the good things from New circumstances on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/phoenixnewtimes

For up-to-date issues and splitting tales, stick to Echo Mag on myspace:

https://www.facebook.com/EchoMagazine

Photo courtesy of genehanson.com

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