Boot and Saddle: Live music lovers adore this cool venue, as you can always catch a talented band or musical artist here on most Thursday through Sunday nights.
If you’re around on a Friday afternoon, World Café Live always sponsors a fantastic (and free) concert. The upstairs is a bar with tables and a smaller stage, while the downstairs is a much larger venue with a balcony.
The dress code is upscale here so be sure to dress to impress. Open Thursday through Sunday most weeks, this high-tech, trendy destination attracts all the cool kids with bottle service and world-famous guest DJs. NOTO: NOTO (short for “not of the ordinary”) is the largest nightclub in the city, as well as one of the newest.(Note: Men won't be allowed to enter wearing boots or hats.) If you need a drink, be sure to order their signature Margarita cocktail. This is a welcoming club so you don't need to worry about showing up alone. If you’re new to salsa and need to learn the basics, go on a Wednesday or Friday night (around 9:30 p.m.) and take a lesson.
This hotspot draws a fun, international crowd and features a popular DJ along with regular appearances by world-class professional dancers.
For easier access, download their app and become a member. The Mezzanine showcases hip-hop, while the Lounge plays non-stop dance music. Featuring multiple rooms with different types of music, Voyeur’s main dance floor is where most of the action happens.
That way, people stopping by for the bar’s fruity drinks, Latin-inspired food and regular drag performances can tell that it’s run by people of color.
Krishnan purposely stations either himself or his husband, general manager Kamath, at the entrance of Cockatoo. “But we’re like, ‘Hey, we’ve got this.’ ” “Everybody says 13th Street is not gay anymore,” said Cockatoo owner Krishnan. “You literally pick your day and you’re able to have a place to go that you can identify with.” She hopes this is just the start of a diversifying Gayborhood. “I do appreciate the inclusivity and just the variety,” Evans said. Level Up regular Shonda Evans said she makes the trip from her North Philly home to the Center City bar two or three times every week. “Thick and Sexy Night” is centered around body positivity.Ĭustomers have noticed. There are regular parties for lesbians, and shows designed to welcome trans people. The Walnut Street club hosts events most nights of the week - each one geared toward a different demographic from the LGBTQ community.