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I Was A Trans Comedian. Here’s Why I Quit
Even “supportive” cis comics I performed with lectured me on the limits of “identity-based comedy.”
14 Places To Go in Miami That Aren't Ultra
If you’ve inadvertently found yourself in Miami, you might be wondering where to go to get a bit of a break from the hordes of shirtless partiers.
I’ve Gotten Super into Queer Afterhours Parties in My 50s
In Los Angeles, the afterhours scene is creating some of the most radical queer spaces I’ve ever seen.
Downtown San Antonio in the 1980s Was Heavy Metal's Eden
Metalheads made the bars in Tobin Hill a stomping ground for a burgeoning music scene.
How Atlanta’s Clubs Fueled the City’s Budding Hip-Hop Scene in the ‘90s
Inside the nightlife spots that gave DJs and artists a stage to turn the Southern capital into a musical hub.
A Night with the 'Shower Boys' of Paris
In the city's Marais district, naked male strippers take a shower in the middle of a bar.
Workers Who Get Tips Are Closing in on a Massive Raise
Oh, and less wage theft by greedy bosses—but only if the restaurant lobby can be beaten.
Downtown Manhattan in the 1970s Was New York’s Golden Era for Nightlife
Artists, models, and revelers remember a gloriously liberated decade of going out and making art—and the legendary watering holes that made it possible.
This 'Seinfeld'-Themed Pop-Up Bar Has Endless Reruns But No Soup For You
It may not be Monk's Café, but Costanza's is now open for business in Sacramento.
Can a Bar Feel Like a Bar Without Booze?
The rise of alcohol-free bars asks if drinking’s spontaneity can be separated from booze's loosening properties.
Mac's Club Deuce Is the Last Slice of Old Florida on Miami Beach
And still one of the best dive bars in America.
Former DC Music Venue Replaced by 'DIVE,' a Music-Themed Bar with $225 Bottle Service
In between tequila shots and bites of 'Fleetwood Mac & Cheese,' diners are encouraged to strum the guitars and ukuleles on display.