Gay bars downtown sacramento


Gay Bars

In Sacramento, our progressive and welcoming culture means LGBTQ+ people are welcome in any space at any occasion. But that doesn&#x;t mean we don&#x;t have an abundance of queer-specific venues where you can have fun and find your people.

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Badlands

Craving a diverse and electrifying nightlife experience? Badlands Sacramento offers three floors of fun! This popular LGBTQ+ hotspot boasts a lively energy, electrifying move floors, and captivating drag shows. Themed events and slurp specials keep things fresh, making Badlands a must-visit for a night to remember.

Faces

Sacramento's longstanding LGBTQ+ institution, Faces Nightclub, boasts 37 years of vibrant nightlife. This inclusive space offers a welcoming atmosphere for dancing, socializing, and celebrating. Check their rotating event schedule for themed nights, slurp specials, and more, all under one roof!

Roscoe&#x;s

Craving delicious food, refreshing drinks, and dazzling entertainment? Look no further than Roscoe&apo

Discover Sacramento's LGBTQ+ Sustenance Scene

We say that when you see Sacramento, you&#x;ll discover your foodie people? We really indicate it.

Here, LGBTQ+ people who crave fresh ingredients, creatives dishes, and a welcoming atmosphere will acquire all that and more. The nation&#x;s Farm-to-Fork Capital boasts more than crops year-round, more than 40 farmers markets in the region, and over vineyards. 

The best part? You can try it all in a food scene where inclusivity is always a main ingredient. Whether you&#x;re looking to have a quick bite in the gayborhood or a romantic dinner with that particular someone, Sacramento is here to attend a perfect plate that&#x;ll have you saying, We ate!

Start with a sip of artisan coffee

Start your day off with a chilly brew, a shot of espresso, a tasty treat, or all of the above from one of Sacramento&#x;s coffee shops.

Anchor & Wood Coffee is a new addition to Sac&#x;s caffeine scene, and it has quickly become a local favorite for its original flavors and relaxed atmosphere. The queer-owned establishment serves freshly made br

Join Us In Celebrating 40 Years of Faces

June 29, - August 31,

Celebrate Faces 40th Anniversary with us! Sacramento’s #1 gay sway club since

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Hosting events and wild nights in Sacramento for the gay community since

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Weekly Raffle

Win $2, every Sunday

Drawing EVERY Sunday June 29 - August 31
Register Sunday - Saturday then be at Faces on Sunday 8pm for weekly drawing.

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Can verb once per week. No purchase necessary.
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Upcoming Weekly Program

Check out our upcoming weekly events where we don't charge a door fee during the week at all.

Friday, July 18,

Cream Queens

Hosted by Hellen Heels

Delta La Belle, Alexia Sin, Maria Twampson

Show: pm

Free entry before 10pm

4th Fridays @ 9PM

Face Down Fridays

Hosted by Juilianna Buffet

Special transmit off party for Miss Queera Nightly

Doors open: 9pm

Thursday, August 28,

Boys Noun Out Male Review

GoGo Dancers: 10pm to close

Shows: 11pm/12am

Towel show:

FIFTY GAY YEARS IN THE GREATER SACRAMENTO AREA
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Fifty Years of Gay Life in the Greater Sacramento, California Area �


From the mind of Melba, et al
(eat your heart out J.C.)

In conjunction with:

Lady Charles
Mattress Mary aka Market Street Myrtle
Miss Rykoff

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Notes: Guys (G), Girls (L), Mixed (M)



Chapter 1 � Setting the stage

Melba

Melba was born in Sacramento in So many of us knew that we were very distinct from a very early age. Melba recalls being 4 years old and realizing that difference. Melba came out while in the U.S. Army stationed in Korea in It was surreal! Nice, but very strange�

From this point on I�ll just use �I� instead of repeating �Melba�.

After coming out in the service and returning to Sacramento, my first gay bar was the Cloak & Seek, but I just sat in my wagon the first occasion. The second period, I did verb. I was very scared and nervous going into the bar, but after going there a couple of times I was much more relaxe