LGBT-Friendly Places Las Vegas

Las Vegas has a very active and lively gay community. There are many, many venues in the city that offer events exclusively for the LGBT sector of society. If you're traveling to the city alone or with your partner, here are some places that you might want to add to your intinerary.

Piranha Nightclub and 8 ½ Lounge
4633 Paradise Rd.
702-379-9500
www.piranhalasvegas.com

Billed as Las Vegas' premier gay club, Piranha boasts two floors of VIP treatment and clubbing fun. Music includes House, Top 40, Hip Hop, and lots more. Celebrating watching is a fun pastime at Piranha as some very well known stars have been known to frequent the establishment. Very upscale, exclusive kind of place with some kind of event or concert every night of the week. Dancers, strippers, drink specials, Porn night - you name it, they've got it. And they're open until dawn.

Blue Moon Resort
2651 Westwood Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada
702-784-4500
www.bluemoonlv.com

Blue Moon Resort was designed exclusively for gay men. The resort caters to the gay male and has an all male staff. The resort has a private pool area, 10 Man Grotto that stays at a steamy 104 degrees, and ten foot waterfall in addition to a steam room, an Internet lounge, and live streaming of Blue Moon Radio at poolside. Continental breakfast is provided daily in addition to free BBQ on Sundays on the sun deck. Offers a club membership for a fee that includes an online community and various perks. Room amenities include Pedestal beds with Simmons Beauty Rest Pillow-Top Mattress with 300 thread count linens, Desk & Chair, Refrigerator, 32" Television, radio with MP3 Port, Shower/Tub Combo. Rate start at $90 per night and vary depending on room type. Taxes not included.

Gay Vegas National Coming Out Day
October 11, 2008
www.comeoutvegas.com/index.php

A three-day celebration event that brings all walks of the GLBT communities together.

An Evening at La Cage
Riviera Hotel & Casino On the Strip
Las Vegas, NV
702-794-9433
www.rivierahotel.com/entertainment

Female impersonators singing Pop and Show Tunes. This show is twenty years in the running.

Royal Court's Big, Bold, Beautiful and Beefy Contest
LGBT Beauty Contest
August 22, 2008
Charlie's Las Vegas
www.desertempire.org

Hawk's Gym
953 E. Sahara
Las Vegas, Nevada
702 731-4295
www.hawksgymlv.com

Hawk's Gym is an exclusive work-out center for gay men only. Created and staffed by gay men, Hawk's offers up to date work-out machines, lockers, showers, saunas, video lounges, game room, public lounges, and private dressing areas. Membership is required. You can buy a day pass for $7 or a three month membership for $15. Various daily specials and events throughout the week.

Nevada Gay Rodeo Association
BigHorn Rodeo
12^th Anniversary Rodeo
September 19-21, 2008
www.ngra.com

BigHorn Rodeo is one of the largest rodeos on the gay circuit with more than 115 contestants participating in over 800 event performances. Music, vendors, Bar Crawl, local and national performers.

The Onyx Theatre
953 E. Sahara bldg 16.
Las Vegas, NV
702-732-7225
www.onyxtheatre.com

The Onyx Theatre is a socially progressive performance venue. The 96 seat theater offers stage productions and plays and is home to the NeonFest, LV's gay and lesbian film festival.

KRAVE Nightclub
Located at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Hotel Casino
(702) 836 - 0830
www.kravelasvegas.com

Krave is a high end club that caters to all alternative lifestyles. Self-billed as America's Best Gay Nightclub. Different themes and parties on different nights with everything from service industry appreciation and students night to Free Porn Party to strippers and stripping contests. VIP booths, tables, and cabanas are available for reserving. High energy atmosphere. Drink specials nightly. Nationally recognized Djs perform at the club often.

Las Vegas Lounge
900 E. Karen Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada
702-737-9350

Las Vegas Lounge is Las Vegas' only transgender bar.