LGBTQ+ Friendly Places

Formerly known as Lips Fort Lauderdale and now operating as Aquaplex this is Fort Lauderdale's premier drag dinner show venue. Florida's top drag queens perform Vegas-style shows nightly on stage while guests enjoy dinner and cocktails. Located in Wilton Manors and drawing packed crowds from across South Florida for special occasions and regular nights out. One of the most polished drag entertainment experiences in the state.

A Chicago drag institution founded in 1969 and now located in the Uptown neighborhood on North Broadway. The Baton Show Lounge is home to the Miss Continental pageant one of the most prestigious drag competitions in the country. The performers at the Baton are considered some of the finest gender illusionists in the world and the shows are elaborate polished and genuinely spectacular. One of the longest continuously operating drag clubs in the United States.

A Columbus Ohio drag show bar with a strong following in the Short North LGBTQ community. Foxy's delivers nightly drag performances from some of Ohio's best performers in an intimate and welcoming venue. The shows are consistently well-produced and the bar has built a loyal community of regulars who come back week after week.

The Long Beach California location of the beloved LGBTQ bar and restaurant chain known throughout the country for its drag shows and welcoming atmosphere. The Long Beach location has a strong community following and regular drag brunches weekend shows and themed events that make it a fixture of Southern California's LGBTQ entertainment scene.

A major drag entertainment destination in Orlando's International Drive area known for its spectacular drag brunches dinners and themed shows. Hamburger Mary's draws a huge crowd from the tourist corridor and local community alike. The performances are high-energy and the food menu is solid. A great option for families celebrating any occasion and one of the most LGBTQ-welcoming dining experiences in Central Florida.

The Portland Oregon location of the beloved LGBTQ restaurant and bar chain known for its drag shows welcoming atmosphere and solid food menu. The Portland location has a strong community following and the regular drag events here are among the city's most popular LGBTQ entertainment options. A great first stop for visitors to Portland's queer scene.

One of five nationwide locations of the legendary Lips drag dinner theater chain located on Buford Highway in Brookhaven. The red-and-gold dining room hung with chandeliers and revolving disco balls is a study in gorgeous camp excess. Drag queens serve dinner and put on Vegas-style shows nightly. A fantastic option for groups celebrating any occasion and one of the most entertaining nights out in Atlanta.

The Chicago location of the celebrated nationwide Lips drag dinner theater chain located in the Motor Row area of the South Loop. Full dinner service with nightly drag shows featuring the best performers in the city. The perfect spot for a group celebration private event or just a spectacular night out in a city that takes its drag very seriously. Part of the chain that has been delivering drag dining experiences across America for nearly 30 years.

The San Diego location of the beloved Lips drag dining chain in the Hillcrest neighborhood. Full dinner service with nightly drag shows from San Diego's top performers. An iconic stop on any Hillcrest night out and a great choice for groups of all backgrounds who want to experience world-class drag entertainment with a meal and strong drinks in a glamorous setting.

A legendary New York drag dinner experience that has been entertaining guests since 1993. Lucky Cheng's features Asian-inspired drag queen waitresses and performers who deliver a lively show while serving food and cocktails. One of the original drag dining experiences in the country and still drawing crowds decades later for birthdays bachelorette parties and special celebrations.

A Houston drag entertainment venue in the Montrose neighborhood with a history of showcasing some of Texas's finest drag performers. Numbers draws a loyal community crowd and regularly features both established local queens and traveling performers. The intimate format of the venue makes every show feel personal and electric.

A SoMa San Francisco drag performance venue and nightclub that has been one of the most important spaces for drag performance in the city. Oasis hosts regular drag shows cabarets and special events with some of San Francisco's most talented performers. The venue has a genuine commitment to supporting and elevating drag as an art form and draws a community that appreciates high-quality performance.

Las Vegas's gay strip on Paradise Road would not be complete without dedicated drag entertainment and Palace Station delivers some of the most theatrical performances in the city. Drawing on Las Vegas's entertainment tradition the drag shows here have a polish and production quality that matches the city's reputation for spectacle.

One of the largest and most legendary drag venues in the United States located upstairs inside Station 4 on Cedar Springs Road. The Rose Room cast delivers star-studded performances every week immersed in elaborate light shows and theatrical special effects. Shows run Thursday through Sunday with amateur nights and the legendary Rose Room show. Described for decades as a showgirl's paradise and the dream stage for every aspiring drag performer in Texas.

An Atlanta drag show bar in the Midtown area known for its high-energy performances and welcoming atmosphere. Showgirls draws a diverse crowd for its nightly drag shows and has become an important part of Atlanta's growing and diversifying LGBTQ entertainment scene. Great for groups looking for a lively and entertaining night out in Midtown.

A Potrero Hill San Francisco bar and venue with a strong connection to queer performance culture. Thee Parkside hosts regular drag shows and queer events alongside its regular music programming drawing a diverse crowd from San Francisco's creative and LGBTQ communities. A welcoming and unpretentious space in a neighborhood that has developed a strong queer following.