Gay bar rochester ny

Taken Sept 2006LUX Subscribe, 4-2008

Lux Lounge is an alternative bar in the South Wedge, similar to what you'd find in a city like Portland or NYC. The atmosphere is very laid-back and conducive for conversation. Weekly specials are identified on the Lux website.

Lux offers arts & crafts nights, as well as benches and a hammock out back during warmer months. In the winter there is a energy and board games inside, and not to mention a juke box.

Though not an actual gay lock, Lux prides itself on being GLBTQ-friendly and generally accepting of all kinds of people.

Also check out Star Alley Park next door.

Awards

• Voted "Best Neighborhood Bar" and "Best Happy Hour" by City Newspaper's 'Best of Rochester' Awards in 2015.¹
  

• Voted "Best Straight Bar" and "Best Glad Hour" in Municipality Newspaper's 'Best of Rochester' awards in 2009.²

  LGBTQ+

  All are welcome in Rochester, NY! With a rich history of civil rights, it shouldn't appear as a shock that Rochester is among the most welcoming, LGBTQ-friendly metro areas in the U.S., previously ranked 11th in Advocate’s Gayest Cities in America list. It's also one of the most culturally abundant. Rochester has also previously received a perfect score of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign.

  Tucked between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes wine region, the tradition of dignity for all runs deep here. Susan B. Anthony's home, a National Historic Landmark, still stands in Rochester and is open to the universal. Frederick Douglass established his abolitionist newspaper, The North Star, here. The first statue in the country honoring an African-American still stands in Highland Park. 

  From locally-owned coffee shops and restaurants, to nightlife, art, culture, shopping and more, explore all that Rochester’s vibrant and diverse LGBTQ+ people has to offer. 

  Festivals & Events 

  • Rochester Pride: Held annually in July, signature Pride events including the Celebration Parade, Pride Festival and the Pride Picnic. Numerous
    
    

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    About ROAR

    Welcome to ROAR!
    Roar was born in 2019 by DJ Mighty Mic and DeeDee Dubois along with the adore and support of their husbands.
    Our focus is creating a unique and safe place for the LGBTQ+ society and our allies.
    

    With a fabulous drink menu and full kitchen featuring many homemade items, stop in for dinner on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday and do not miss our happiest hours featuring $2 off drinks from 5-7PM.

    We feature local performative talent every night but in alternative ways than a traditional drag exclude would.
    Something for everyone isn't just a tag line...
    From trivia, karaoke, painting classes, spin classes, happiest hours, dinner shows, brunches, exist bands, and comedy to complete club nights with two floors of dancing featuring local and guest DJ's and kingly performers from across the country.

    
    
    
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