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Together with local LGBTQ+ leaders and community members, we created this interactive guide packed with activities, resources, and happenings in queer Sacramento. Want to share this resource with friends, travelers, or meeting planners? Click the share button to copy a link.

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Dance

Faces

One of our two gay dance clubs, this popular late night hangout is open from Wednesday to Sunday and is the place to go for one last drink before heading home.

Badlands

Another favorite among locals, this two-story venue plays all the best Top 40 hits and regularly hosts drag shows, throwback nights, and other special events.

Chill

The Depot

Located right next door to Badlands, this is the go-to spot to meet up with old friends, make some new friends, and enjoy casual eats outside on the patio.

The Mercantile Saloon (a.k.a. “The Merc”)

If you’re looking for a chill vibe and stiff drinks, this laidback watering hole located on L street in Lavender Heights is your place.

Bear Dive

This atmospheric dive bar serves up cold beers, pool tables, a jukebox, and weekly events including karaoke and drag shows.

Leather

The Bolt

A favorite among the leather and bear subcultures, this lowkey dive hosts special events every week and never charges a cover.

Find Your Sacramento People

Funny people. Artsy people. Adventurous people. Foodie people.Whoever your people are, there’s one place you’ll find them all: Sacramento.

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The Sacramento Rainbow Chamber has a member directory of LGBTQ+ owned and ally owned businesses in Sacramento. If you are looking to support these businesses that give back to our community check out the directory!

Member directory of LGBTQ+ owned and ally owned businesses in Sacramento.

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Outword Magazine is the leading LGBTQ+ magazine for Central and Northern California. For over 25 years, they have been producing content for queer locals that includes local queer news, events, and highlights of community members.

The leading LGBTQ+ magazine for Central and Northern California.

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Sir Vix

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“Our diversity of background and experience is part of what makes us so beautiful.”

Tinsel Tease

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“Living in Sacramento has truly made me a stronger, more loving, and whole person.”

Eva Changing

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“There is something for everyone to experience and enjoy.”

Local Drag Nights

Thursday

Thirsty Thursdays

11pm - 12am at Badlands
$3 wells, $5 Long Islands, $7 AMFS, $2 off all beers

Drag Queen Bingo

First Thursday of the month
7pm at Mango’s

Friday

Friday’s Are A Drag

8pm at Badlands

Saturday

Saturday Drag Brunch

12pm at Roscoe's

Dinner & Drag Saturdays

8:30pm at Capitol Garage

Sunday

Drag Upstairs Sunday Brunch

10:30am and 1:30pm at Roscoe's

Kings Couture

Every second Sunday of the month
6pm at Bear Dive

Hourglass

Every fourth Sunday of the month
7pm at Bear Dive

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The Ultimate LGBTQ+ Walking Tour of Midtown Sacramento

Here are some favorite spots to start your exploration in the Midtown area. From history and art to shopping and clubs–this itinerary will keep you entertained all afternoon and long into the night.

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Your journey begins by stepping into the past at…

Stop 1 Sutter’s Fort Historic State Park (Midtown)

Onward to…

Stop 2 Pizzasaurus Rex

Look for treasure in this small business…

Stop 3 Strapping Store

Drink, dine and delight with…

Stop 4 Alaro Craft Brewery

Why choose one club when you could have three? Round out the night at…

Stop 5 Faces Nightclub

Stop 6 Badlands

Stop 7 Mango’s Sacramento

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LGBTQ+ Health Resources

We know that LGBTQs sometimes need health resources when traveling, so we put together a list of LGBTQ+ affirming providers

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