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Here’s the rundown of some of the hot spots in RVA frequented by our readers. Gay-owned and operated establishments are designated by a . Missing something? E-mail us. Avalon Fine dining turns into a late night spot with hipsters and mature crowd. 2619 W Main St, 804.353.9709
Babes of Carytown Predominately lesbian hangout, but guys feel at home too with the outdoor deck and volleyball court. 3166 W Cary St, 804.355.9330
Barcode Big lunch business for downtown professionals and turns into a favorite watering hole at night. Outdoor patio fantastic in summertime. 6 E Grace St, 804.648.2040
The Camel Social oasis with diverse hosting concerts book lectures more. Draws a mixed and diverse crowd. 1621 W. Broad St. 804.353.4901
Godfrey’s Dance club with popular Sunday drag brunch. Drawing a mixed crowd with special DJ nights. Hot spot for college crowd. 308 E Grace St, 804.648.3957
Mars Bar 80s music pretty much all the time in this Shockoe Bottom bar. 115 N. 18th St, 804.644.6277
Nations Spacious dance floor, pool tables, and two bars. Staff ready to get you a drink when you walk in the door. 2729 W Broad St, 804.257.9891
New York Deli Mixed crowds nosh on delicious sandwiches to the tunes of nightly DJs. 2920 W Cary St, 804.358.3354 |
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Who says there’s nothing to do in Richmond? Step out and try out this snapshot of the city’s gay and lesbian nightlife. The list is always growing. |
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Karaoke // specifically known in the community for this weekly singalong // 7 p.m. – 2 a.m., 21+, No Cover.
Barcode, 6 E. Grace St. Sunday Brunch // start your day with drag, big on the west end mom circuit so reservations are a must, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Godfrey’s, 308 E. Grace St. |
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Free Pool // The tables are open.
Nations, 2729 W. Broad St. |
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Country Line Dancing // Do-si-do with a rum and coke – or Shirley Temple!, 8-10 p.m.
Babes of Carytown, 3166 W Cary St. Karaoke // Sing your heart out. 21+, No Cover
Nations, 2729 W. Broad St.
Karaoke // Hipsters, Twitterfolk, and Fanites gather for song and beer. Mixed crowd, 21+, No Cover
Sticky Rice, 2232 W. Main St.
Wii Bowling // ‘nough said., 10p.m.-2a.m.
Babes of Carytown, 3166 W Cary St. |
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College Hump Night // draws a big crowd from VCU, 18+, featuring show hosted by Tiffany Devereaux. $5 cover
Godfrey’s, 308 E. Grace St. |
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80s Pop Night // a dancefest with a mixed crowd, but predominately gay. crowd starts to get down around midnight, 18+
Mars Bar, 115 N. 18th St. College Blowout // another take on college night with drag show hosted by Angelica Spaulding, 18+ $4, 21+ $3
Papa Ningo, 1705 E. Franklin St.
Faces of Nations // Esta Bunny hosts this drag show with Nations’ showcast, 9 p.m., No cover
2729 W. Broad St.
Thumpin Thursdays // guest DJs each week with House, Drum & Bass, dub Step, electro and more, Sirena Sparkles hosts the 3rd Thursday of each month, 18+
Godfrey’s, 308 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA |
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ICONS // Alvion Arnelle Davenport hosts Godfrey’s ICONS drag cast
Godfrey’s, 308 E. Grace St. DJ Flashback // After weekly live entertainment, stick around for songs from decades past
Babes of Carytown, 3166 W. Cary St. |
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Club Colours // traditionally black, mostly younger gay-male crowd on Saturdays, $5
Club 534, 534 Harrison St.Drag Dinner // The 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month, Tiffany Devereaux and Alvion Davenport host. Dinner starts at 7 p.m., Showtime at 7:30 p.m. For Reservations, Call 804 549-9512.
Godfrey’s 308 E. Grace St..
Saturday Sirens // dance party with drag show hosted by Tiffany Devereaux
Godfrey’s, 308 E. Grace St. |
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