Regular entertainment includes showtune sing-a-longs on Tuesdays Wednesday and Sunday karaoke, and a hilarious variety show hosted by drag queen Jada Pinkett Fox on Thursdays. Spanning two levels, the bar hosts an assortment of events, from sports watch parties to friendly mixers, drag shows and comedy video nights. Whether you’re in the mood to dance away the night, see a drag show or catch a game at a neighborhood dive, 10Best has the lowdown on where to find the best gay party scene.Ī favorite among locals, Woody's is the best spot on Cedar Springs for kicked-back vibes, fabulous people watching and some of the best drink specials in the neighborhood. Speaking of all-inclusive places: For those who want to take a night out on the town to a new level, there’s Don’t Tell Supper Club, an eclectic restaurant, nightclub and entertainment venue located downtown. Looking for something a little more laid back? Then head a few blocks over to the Grapevine Bar, a funky straight-friendly, gay dive with cheap booze, yard games, pool tables, and an awesome rooftop deck. The drag shows upstairs in the Rose Room are also a must-see. Want to let it all hang out on the dance floor ? Then hit Station 4– a cavernous nightspot featuring amazing music and an epic motion-sensor light display. Here you’ll find dozens of bars and clubs (as well as shops and eateries), each with an unique vibe, and many within walking distance of one another. Most of the action is concentrated in Dallas’ official gayborhood along Cedar Springs Road in the Oak Lawn area. After all, Dallas is home to one of the largest gay populations in the country, and as such– it has a vibrant and diverse nightlife scene that caters to the LGBTQ crowd. But the fun doesn't slow down when Pride is over. Funded by impact fees on nearby commercial developments, the plaques are expected to go before the city's arts commission for approval in the coming months.Dallas' annual Pride celebration takes over the city on the third weekend each September –and with it comes a host of events, ranging from a massive festival in Reverchon Park to a parade down the Cedar Springs strip.
Just this week, the Leather Cultural District announced plans to install sidewalk plaques in front of historic buildings in the district, including the Eagle. The Eagle is also the namesake of the new Eagle Plaza, a redesign of the adjacent intersection at Harrison and 12th streets that aims to celebrate SoMa's kink and leather history. A low-key hangout and cruising spot, it's known for its array of theme parties, dance nights and film screenings, and its generous back patio. The Eagle is part of an international family of leather fetish-themed bars, and has long been a haven for the kink scene. The collective is now searching for a new space to revive the bar. The business was purchased by a collective of artists, performers, business executives and political strategists, which secured its lease through the end of 2020.īut after the pandemic forced bars to close, the Stud shut down in May, citing a loss of income. After its building was sold in 2016, a new landlord tripled the rent, causing the bar's owner to pull out. It reopened in 2013.Ī similar situation befell the Stud, another staple of SoMa's queer nightlife scene. After queer organizers rallied around it, it was purchased by a different set of owners, who promised to keep it as a gay bar. In 2011, the bar closed to become an upscale restaurant. This isn't the first time the Eagle has been in jeopardy. Cal Callahan, the manager for SoMa's Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District, said the district hadn't heard anything beyond the news of the sign being posted. Representatives from the Eagle haven't responded to a request for comment at the time of this posting. The building isn't listed for sale online yet the agent said it's still too early in the process. "We are trying to work out with the bar tenant to see if they're interested in possibly purchasing the building," they said.
A listing agent from Compass Real Estate wouldn't directly comment on whether the business itself, or just its building, is for sale, but hinted that it's likely the latter. It's still unclear exactly what the listing means for the bar. A "for sale" sign went up on the face of the SF Eagle earlier today, prompting fears about the future of the bar, which has been a fixture of San Francisco's gay and leather scenes for nearly four decades.