#queer bar

[allthecanadianpolitics]

A new queer bar, Rumours Cabaret, opened on Lower Water Street in downtown Halifax almost two months ago. For owners Gerry McCowan and Jose Chiu, the last few weeks have been nothing less than magical. “People come here from different communities, and get to be themselves,” McCowen says. “And last week alone we, on Saturday, just to give you some numbers, we had 375 guests over 10 p.m. and we did over $30,000 in sales.” Halifax’s last dedicated queer bar closed its doors permanently during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving a void in the community until June of this year.

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[meatyliver]

i cant wait to go to a queer bar when i turn 21. i cant wait to go to college, find my niche and be surrounded by a community i love. i can’t wait to make more queer friends who are like me, having struggled with gender and sexuality and feeling comfortable in my own body.

[friendswafflesfeminism]

I’m sick and tired of people not assuming I’m queer in a literal queer bar like especially if they themselves are queer

[mesonoxian-maxx]

TEX XL performing ...BABY ONE MORE TIME by BOWLING FOR SOUP

[lucidmagic]

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GOING TO A GAY BAR

[moderndaycassandra]

How does my town, literally the gayest city in the entire state, not have a single queer bar? Like??? I haven't met a single straight 20-something since moving here, a gay bar would literally print money.

[imkrisyoung]

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[golden-fairylights]

I've been dreaming of finding home for so long (Chapter one)

Hi, I just uploaded the first chapter to my first multi chapter fic :)

The plan is to update each sunday till christmas, the last two chapters will come up on the 25th and 26th of december.

I hope you enjoy it <3

[redlegumes]

Dec 1st: Open Mic Night

Written for @steddieholidaydrabbles

prompt: Open Mic Night | AO3: link | wc: 474 | rating: T | cw: none | tags: open mic, karaoke, queer bar, holiday season, Christmas

Summary: Eddie is captivated by an singer on a holiday themed karaoke night at his favorite bar.

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Eddie had bundled up and headed to his regular, small, queer friendly spot that evening. The place mostly did open mics and community anchored birthdays. It didn't have a huge presence in the city which was fine by Eddie, just dingy and dark enough that it felt home-y. Even on karaoke night.

He chatted with his buddy Gareth who was also there to take in the holiday singing spectacle. Neither of them were going to perform, they did that enough part time with their band, but Eddie watched a spirited Mariah and then some Wham!

Just as the bar was at it's fullest (for this kind of event anyway), a gorgeous boy in a dark green sweater and light wash jeans stepped up on stage. The sound booth guy announced him as Steve, and the lights on the back half of the shallow stage flicked on. Eddie recognized the piano that lived back there even if he didn't recognize the performer. Visiting one of the locals maybe?

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Steve had voluminous hair, styled to look like effortless. His cheeks were pink, and Eddie couldn't help but imagine that blush that spread over his skin probably sported a deeper tan in the summer months. Steve began picking out a tune on the piano, and Eddie's eyes shot to Steve's even sweeter pink lips as he began to sing.

♫ Have yourself a merry little Christmas Let your heart be light Next year all our troubles, will be out of sight ♫

The bar had slowly quieted; the live piano drew in everyone's attention.

♫ Have yourself a merry little Christmas Make the Yuletide gay ♫

Steve winked at the brazenly at the audience, drawing laughs and a smattering of cheers. Shit. He knows he's cute.

♫ Next year all our troubles, will be miles away ♫

As quickly as he'd smiled, Steve's lips pressed tightly there. No troubles next year? Wouldn't that be something, Eddie thought in sarcastic agreement with the sentiment on Steve's face.

The crowd began to sing along with the last two verses, a sway settling over the mismatched queers gathered their to celebrate the season with cheap drinks and other outcasts. Steve sang the last lines wistfully. Eddie supposed they all did.

♫ Someday soon we all will be together If the fates allow Until then, we'll have to muddle through somehow So have yourself a merry little Christmas now ♫

His chest ached when Steve finished while the whole bar seemed to applaud. Eddie wasn't ready for Steve's voice to stop filling his ears. He worked his way toward the edge of the stage without a plan, and waited for Steve, holding out hand to help him down. Steve took it and met Eddie's gaze with the warm eyes of a man Eddie wanted nothing more than to muddle through with.

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[goatguy7399]

TikTok is discussing the concept of Straight Men™️ being problems in Queer Bars and like… wow those comment sections…

I said as a trans man I would never be comfortable going into a lesbian bar because that’s Not Where I Belong and suddenly I was barred from Buffalo Wild Wings (???) because tiktok user 28847392974 decided that it’s a straight bar? And proceeded to harass me about it? Like bro that’s not what we’re talking about? Can you read the room?

[moonlightsapphic]

I learned a lot today from Obviously Queer’s video essay “FEMME: Lesbian History, Identity, Politics and Invisibility” and femmebis’ “The “Lesbian-Only Term” Myth: A Comprehensive Historical Essay on ‘Butch’ and ‘Femme’ ”.

[xkittzkornerx]

What in the Stonewall

[ID: What the owners of P Town have called a “surprise inspection" has been described by attendees as reminiscent of past police raids of gay establishments in the 1960s and 70s. Around 20 Pennsylvania State Police officers and undercover agents entered the bar around 11:30 p.m., forcing patrons and staff to wait outside in the rain while they searched the building. / End ID]

[ID: Attendees still felt that the LGBTQ+ establishment was unfairly targeted over others in the area who potentially have the same violations. They described the raid as a frightening and confusing experience as they were forced outside - but not before local drag artist Blade Matthews could finish a performance of "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen, making the officers wait through the six-minute song.

Drag artist Indica continued entertaining the crowd even as they waited outside, leading an a capella version of "Pink Pony Club" by Chappell Roan. Indica said after that officers recognized Lepore once outside, and asked for selfies with her while they inspected the building. / End ID]

Okay that’s just fucking hilarious

[jolie--cherie]

making out with your friends in the gay bar >>>

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