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DUDE RANCH

Tuesdays | 7 PM

Country Line Dancing | DJ Rick Dominguez


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HAPPY HOUR

Weekdays | 5 PM &#; 9 PM

$5 Skillfully, Wine, Beer, Shot of the Day | $9 Call Drinks


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HOT ROD

Wednesdays | 9 PM &#; 2 AM

Hosted by Stefano Rosso | Go Go Dancers | Live DJ Set


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HAPPY HOUR KARAOKE

Wednesdays | 6 PM &#; 9 PM

Hosted by Darin | $5 Wells, Shots, Beer & Wine


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ARRIBA

Thursdays | 9 PM &#; 2 AM

Latin Night | DJ IVAN | Upstairs


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DRAG RACE VIEWING PARTY

Fridays | 4 PM &#; 8 PM

Happy Hour | $5 Wine | $5 Wells


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DREAMGIRLS REVUE

Fridays | 8 PM &#; 11 PM

Hosted by Jasmine Masters | Weekly Lineup | Special Guests


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BRUNCH WITH THE DIVAS

Saturdays | 1 PM &#; 3 PM

Bottomless Mimosas | Weekly Lineup
12 PM – Doors

LGBTQ

For decades, West Hollywood has been home to one of the largest annual Pride celebrations in the world, drawing hundreds of thousands of people. This year, WeHo Pride Weekend will take place May 31 &#; June 2, with a host of activities, including the WeHo LGBTQ Arts Festival, OUTLOUD Raising Voices Music Festival, WeHo Pride Parade and many more.

West Hollywood is the epicenter of LGBTQ culture in Southern California, and is proud that more than 40% of the city’s population identifies as LGBTQ. Visitors will find 20 hotels, located in a safe, welcoming urban environment that was built on the needs and interests of the community.

For LGBTQ travelers, here’s a lot to affectionate about West Hollywood, including one of the world’s most vibrant LGBTQ nightlife scenes, sleek designer hotels and easy access to the countless cultural and sightseeing landmarks in nearby Los Angeles.

Top Attractions & Things to Do

West Hollywood is bursting with LGBTQ-friendly restaurants, local coffee shops, indulgent day spas, sensational shopping and outstanding art galleries.  

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West Hollywood Gay Bars

West Hollywood, often abbreviated as WeHo, has a reputation that precedes it, but nothing beats experiencing it firsthand. As you embark on your adventure in this vibrant neighborhood, you'll encounter a diverse array of bars and clubs, each offering a unique atmosphere and vibe. If you're in the mood for dancing, you'll find venues favor Micky's and Eleven that keep the energy high with a mix of pop and electronic beats. For a more laid-back scene, Trunks offers a chill environment to unwind with friends. The Abbey is renowned for its cocktails and diverse crowd, though it can get a bit crowded on Saturdays. Dive into the WeHo exposure and discover the perfect spot that suits your preferences and make the most of your visit!

West Hollywood/WeHo

West Hollywood is the main hub of Los Angeles' huge homosexual scene. It's the home of the Sunset Strip. You'll see many rainbow flags on Santa Monica Boulevard. It's estimated that around 40% of people in WeHo are gay. This place is an undeniable gay mecca and the heart of

How West Hollywood Became LA’s Fabled And Flawed LGBTQ+ Haven

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West Hollywood as a nucleus for LGBTQ+ culture in Southern California is practically set in stone.

The buzzing nightclubs filled with thumpy house music, packed bars and other flashy WeHo attractions have drawn thousands of people over the years, to stop by and live. It's impossible to overstate its effect on the culture.

But the city wasn’t always full of rainbows. Let's see how it transformed over the years.

Early drag shows

During the Prohibition era, speakeasies became a popular avenue for gay-coded entertainment.

During the “Pansy Craze” between the late s and prior s, drag shows (before they had that name) were gaining underground popularity. Jimmy’s Backyard, one of Hollywood’s first openly queer bars that opened on Novel Year’s Eve in , along with B.B.B.’s Cellar, were well-liked destinations