Alternative Dating Resources During Valentine's Day for Gay People in Jakarta, Indonesia

What are you supposed to do if you are single and gay (and hot) in Jakarta? Well honey, you don't need to worry about a thing - you have plenty of options. Here is a list of where you too can look for a date.

Where to dance

1. Heaven Club Jakarta

This classic alternative venue is still around and pumping. Be as gay as you want to be and enjoy the entertainment, such as fabulous performances by drag queens, gay and lesbian go-go dancers, and even theatrical art performances and fashion shows. Heaven Club located in Dharmawangsa Square The Citywalk, Jl. Dharmawangsa IX, level 1, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta.

2. Apollo Bar & Lounge

Famous for its lesbian events, Apollo Bar & Lounge is not a bad place at all to shake your booty and check all the lovelies. Apollo Bar located in Bellagio Mall, UG Floor, Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat VII, Jakarta.

Where to put your best photo.

1. www.manjam.com

It is the most popular dating website among gay gyus. Even women make fake accounts in here just to enjoy the view of the beautiful men!

2. www.pinksofa.com

A big melting pot for lesbians around the world.

"Unofficial" places

1. Gyms

If gay people were peacocks, gyms would be where most of them would like to unfold their tails (as it were). Come in the morning and you might even get a date for that night's Valentine's Day party.

2. Malls

Go to several big malls in Central Jakarta and you will find girly boys and boyish girls before you can even say "Pet Shop Boys".

Tips on how to spot a potential date and throw the bait

You are in one of the "unofficial" places and feeling fabulous, but the signals from your gayradar aren't coming through quite so clear. Here are some tips :

1. If you've caught somebody's eyes and have managed to keep ahold of them for five seconds, it is a good sign that he/she is interested.

2. After the five seconds, give him/her a nice subtle smile. If they turn out to be straight, don't panic, you are just being friendly.

3. If the target gives you a green light but doesn't make the first move, keep throwing your most flirtatious glances at them for half an hour. Make him/her smile at you.

4. If you think everything's under control, it's time to walk over and say "hi".

5. You can also leave a phone number on a tissue (lip prints are optional) and give it to a waiter. This classic method still works a lot (regardless of sex orientation).

6. Gay guys can go for every guy carrying a tote bag, and lesbians can go for every girl that looks like a cute 16-year-old boy.