Page last updated:
2010-02-13
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You
found your way to Dallas, but where's a gay or lesbian person to
hang out? The PopCulture Shack has put together a list of some of
the most popular gay dance clubs, plus a few local sources for naughty
gay flicks. And, even more options await when you check out the metroplex's
gay newspapers and other resources. |
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Alternatives -
West Dallas video store with tons of gay adult video rentals
and catchy dance music to listen to while you shop. Open
24 hours, seven days a week. Located at 1720 West Mockingbird
Lane, a few blocks east of I-35, on the back side of the
New Fine Arts. Minimum age: 18. |
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Dallas
Voice and TXT
Newsmagazine - The Voice offers gay-related
news stories covering the metroplex, as well as state and
national gay issues, while TXT Newsmagazine (formerly The
Texas Triangle) focuses on Dallas, Austin, Houston,
and other parts of the state. Free at Borders, gay-themed
stores, and selected other bookstores. |
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J.R.'s
Bar & Grill - Popular bar with balcony that's open-air
when it's nice outside and enclosed when it's not. Also
has shows or special events some nights. At 3923 Cedar
Springs Road; no cover charge. Open Tuesday-Saturday from
11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sun and Monday from noon to 2 a.m. Minimum
age: 21. Picked as Best Weekday Hangout in 2008 by Dallas
Voice. Smoking prohibited inside, but allowed on outside
patio. |
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The
Round-Up - Tho' I'm not a big Country & Western
fan, this is a great place to hang out and relax or two-step
if you know how, although it can be very crowded. Less
attitude here. Karaoke on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday;
dance lessons early on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
No cover; mostly late 20s & up. At 3912 Cedar Springs
Road. Open Monday-Friday from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday-Sunday
from noon to 2 a.m. Minimum age: 21. Picked as Best All-Around
Bar by Dallas Voice in 2008. Smoking prohibited
inside, but allowed on outside patio. |
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Station
4 - Formerly the Village Station, it now has additional
space for dancing and more! Cover charge, except no cover for
those 21+ on: Wednesday (all night), Thursday (9-midnight),
Friday (10-10:30 p.m.), Saturday (10-10:30 p.m.), and Sunday
(9-11 p.m.). Open Wednesday-Sunday from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Located
at 3911 Cedar Springs Road. Minimum age: 18, except 21 on Friday
and Saturday. Station 4 was picked as the Best Dance Bar in
Dallas in 2008 by Dallas Voice readers. Smoking prohibited
inside, but allowed on outside patio. |
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Sue
Ellen's - Lesbian club with dance floor, indoor lounge
for live music, and upstairs/downstairs outside patio area
for chatting. Cover charge, except Friday (9:30-10 p.m.),
Saturday (9:30-10 p.m.) and Sunday (all night). At 3014
Throckmorton Street (one block off Cedar Springs Road),
in the space previously occupied by Throckmorton Mining
Company. Open Monday-Friday from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m.;
Saturday-Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 a.m. Minimum age: 21.
Picked as Best Lesbian Bar in Dallas in 2008 by Dallas
Voice. Smoking prohibited inside, but allowed on outside
patio. |
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Tapelenders -
Video rental store with wide selection of gay-themed dramas
and comedies, plus adult films, too, and general Hollywood
releases. Also has selection of gifts. Open 9 a.m.-midnight,
7 days a week. Located at 3926 Cedar Springs Road. |
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Turtle
Creek Chorale - Terrific 200+ male gay chorale that
performs at Dallas' Meyerson Symphony Center. Breathtaking,
clever, and touching performances. Buy tickets on the site,
check out future performance dates and times, and hear
music samples. |
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