When the show is over, werk in cahoots with the D.J.
This bar sees some of the finest and most frequent drag shows in the Cream City (bring money, tip lots). If you want to get to know Milwaukee’s drag scene, D.I.X. If the flashing lights go off, don’t be shook slog your way to the bar and get yourself a BOGO drink before you miss your opportunity. Be careful though: mixed drinks here are doubles and 2-4-1’s (even 3-4-1’s are abundant on certain days of the week). It’s a true safe space with a crowd that includes young and old swigging stiff concoctions that are some of the biggest bangs for your buck in the city. With its carpeted walls and vintage light fixtures, this hidden gem of a watering hole has the friendliest group of, well, friends behind the bar. Hands down the best part of this glow up is the two – YES, TWO – additional bathrooms.
gay bar is a no-brainer for anyone looking to be looking, and it recently expanded: 17-foot ceilings, movie projectors, an additional fully stocked bar and audio and lighting. "Be who you really are, not be questioned about it, not be looked at, and not be made to feel uncomfortable.Attention gay Milwaukee: Let’s take a look-see at what some of the most noteworthy gay bars in Milwaukee have to offer. "This is a place where you can go and be whatever you want to be," she said.
Related: Crisis center working to help LGBTQ+ teens with their mental health amid pandemic Now that the COVID-19 restrictions are starting to ease, Gina is planning more events and activities for her bar. We need more places like this in Suffolk County. A woman empowering our community by giving us a safe, comfortable environment to be in and relax and enjoy, you can't ask for better. "I love that Gina and her husband are true allies to our community," Catalano said. As far as Gina being a straight ally, I don't even want to use the word ally I want to use the word friend because honestly, she is doing a blessing," Rodriguez said.Ĭustomer Diane Catalano drove in from Suffolk County to see what the buzz was about. Rodriguez was sitting at the bar the other day with his fiance while Gina gave them a hearty congratulatory hug on their engagement. Indeed, customer Ricardo Rodriguez points out there isn't much of a gay bar scene on Long Island. "I've met so many great people in this place who have told me their stories and really appreciate that they have a place like this to come to." Now, she and her husband have created just such a home. Gina has been in the bar business for over 30 years, and many of her loyal customers would tell her how they wanted a place where they could feel at home.
Related: Pride Month 2021: What to know about its history, events, parades We're here to provide space to people who want to be themselves." "There are not too many places on Long Island where people can be themselves. "Gina and I are allies of the community, and we both felt that this was an underserved community," he said. Wuestmann and her husband, David Wuestmann, who are a straight couple, often find themselves explaining why they decided to open this safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in the Long Island hamlet of Oceanside.