Wisconsin gay clubs
Daily Events
Open at 3PM Sunday - Saturday
Effective May 1st 2024:
Open 3pm Monday - Friday, 1pm Saturday & Sunday
For tickets to upcoming events please see our page at Eventbrite.
All events are 21+ unless otherwise stated. Detailed listing of events are on Facebook.
Monday
Karaoke – Moonlight Karaoke every Monday at 9pm.
Tuesday
Two for One Tuesday - 2.4.1 Rail mixers and tap beers open until shut 3pm-2am.
Wednesday
Trivia – free-to-play trivia every Wednesday at 7pm, achieve bar tabs and gift cards.
18+ Nighttime - Milwaukee’s only LGBT+ 18+ darkness featuring a 10:00pm drag show with upcoming queens and a DJ until close, $10 cover if under 21, 8pm-close.
Thursday
Tequila Thursdays - $1 Off tequila shots and mixers.
Drag Bingo – hosted by Flonase every week, 5:30pm-8pm.
Drag Shows - Follow our event calendar on Facebook. to watch what shows we have lined up!
Friday
Drag Shows - 10:00pm. Follow our event calendar on Facebook. to see what shows we acquire lined up!
The gyrate floor opens with one of our house DJs after every drag show!
Saturday
Drag Shows - 10:00pm. Follow our event calendar on Facebook. to see what shows we own lined up!
The move floor opens wi
An LGBTQ+ student’s reference to Madison
Madison has been named among the gayest cities in the Together States for its progressive atmosphere and rich queer history.
But for many incoming LGBTQ+ students searching community at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, starting the look for can be an overwhelming task. To kick off Event Month, The Daily Cardinal compiled a list of activities and locations in Madison for gender non-conforming people to trial community.
Campus organizations
Gender and Sexuality Campus Center: Located in the Red Gym, UW-Madison’s Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC) provides education, activism and resources to foster a welcoming environment for Gay students and allies. The GSCC is known for hosting popular welcome events such as Kingly Bingo and offering scholarships to modern students. Students can drop by during GSCC hours to peruse a collection of queer books, eat snacks or use free printing services.
The Pride Society: Founded in 1983 upon the alley of Wisconsin’s lgbtq+ rights legislation, The Pride Society is best known for its annual “Pride Prom” with distinct themes and queenly performance artists. The Pride Society also hosts film
Must-Visit LGBTQ+ Bars
Walker’s Pint
Self-proclaimed as “Milwaukee’s oldest lesbian bar,” Walker’s Pint owes its longevity to great service, a strong community soul and the bar’s famed motto–“Be nice or leave.” Elizabeth “Bet-Z” Boenning, who’s owned Walker’s Pint since 2001, ensures it’s a welcoming place for everyone and always stays factual to its roots as a supportive community spouse. Count on it for a friendly atmosphere and an always-strong beer list.
Woody’s
Woody’s bills itself as “Milwaukee’s only gay sports bar,” and in a sports-crazed state like Wisconsin, that’s a serious calling. So expect a crowd during Packers games, and to see the Brewers, Bucks and area college teams on the screens. The Walker’s Point joint also has dartboards, a pool table and other lock games.
Explore Milwaukee’s LGBTQ+ Nightlife
No matter which bar you choose to visit among those listed, you can expect its own trademark of Milwaukee’s famous tavern-centric hospitality. It won’t be long before they recognize your na
Rod's bar became a gay legend and legend among gay men in the 1980's and 1990's Madison. Opened by entrepreneur Rodney Scheel and located in the lower level (basement) of the Hotel Washington building just west of downtown Madison (which Rodney owned with his brother Greg), the bar had a decidedly leather/levi type ambiance. Early on, "Rod's" took on a "tradition" of the bartenders holding surprise "spot checks" for men wearing underwear- which, if found, were promptly removed (cut off) and hung over the pipes on the ceiling of the lock. In no time the pipes running in the main exclude room were draped with countless cut-off underwear. The bar became an extremely popular destination for men throughout Wisconsin and even from northern Illinois.
Over time, the bar opened additional rooms in the back, one of which showed adult male (i.e. same-sex attracted porn) videos. (On the seedier side, Rod's "men's room" had its own little tradition: on occasion one might find, along the walls holding the urinals, someone kneeling: aficionados of "water sports" were to be establish that night!)
An outdoor patio was a very popular addition. Opened outside/ upstairs, the patio was popular spring, summer and drop eveni