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Businesses in the History of the LGBT Community in Wisconsin
Bars and Clubs throughout Wisconsin (other than Milwaukee), with ability to filter by date range, business type, etc.
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| 1101 West | =Appleton, 1101 W. Wisconsin Ave. | 1980 | 1988 | ||
| 602 Club | =Madison, 602 University Ave. | 1951 | 1994 | ||
| AJ's on Broadway | =Green Bay, 311 S. Broadway | 2003 | 2005 | ||
| After Gloomy Lounge | =Oshkosh, 2839 Harrison | 1980 | 1981 | 1 | |
| Allegre | =Madison, 150 S. Blair | 1995 | 1998 | 4 | renamed Manoeuvres |
| Aphrodesia Lounge, Retlaw Hotel | =Fond du Lac, Main & Division | 1973 | 1976 | ||
| Astor Hotel Bar | =Green Bay, 21 N. Adams | 1963 | 1969 | ||
| Back Door | =EAn LGBTQ+ student’s guide to MadisonMadison has been named among the gayest cities in the United States for its progressive atmosphere and rich queer history. But for many incoming Homosexual students seeking community at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, starting the search can be an overwhelming task. To kick off Parade Month, The Daily Cardinal compiled a list of activities and locations in Madison for queer people to experience community. Campus organizations Gender and Sexuality Campus Center: Located in the Red Gym, UW-Madison’s Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC) provides education, advocacy and resources to foster a welcoming environment for Homosexual students and allies. The GSCC is known for hosting popular welcome events such as Drag Bingo and offering scholarships to new students. Students can drop by during GSCC hours to peruse a collection of queer books, eat snacks or utilize free printing services. The Self-acceptance Society: Founded in 1983 upon the passage of Wisconsin’s gay rights legislation, The Pride Society is best known for its annual “Pride Prom” with unique themes and performative performance artists. The Self-acceptance Society also hosts movie Rod's bar became a queer icon 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 bar. In no time the pipes running in the main lock 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 day, the bar opened additional rooms in the support, one of which showed adult male (i.e. homosexual porn) videos. (On the seedier side, Rod's "men's room" had its hold little tradition: on occasion one might find, along the walls holding the urinals, someone kneeling: aficionados of "water sports" were to be found that night!) An outdoor patio was a very popular addition. Opened outside/ upstairs, the patio was popular spring, summer and fall eveni 30+ LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses in MadisonLGBTQ+ pride is a year-round thing in Madison. Opting for openness over “us vs. them” and kindness over competition, we’re a metropolis known for its progressiveness. We’re proud that Homosexual owned-and-operated businesses (and Gay friendly businesses) continue to flourish here. Though the large pride event in Madison isn’t until August, we’ve got more than 30 LGBTQ+ businesses to endorse while you’re eating, drinking and traveling your way through Madison. From coffee shops to brunch, take a day (or two! or more!) to check these spots out. Looking for more LGBTQ+ culture in Madison? Check out what our friends Joey Amato from Pride Journeys and Maartje Hensen said about their visits to Madison. Jump around to find LGBTQ+ owned businesses by category: Coffee and CafesBack to top. Restaurants and BarsBack to top. Clubs and LoungesBack to top. Shops and BookstoresBack to top. Breweries and WineBack to top. Attractions and NonprofitsBack to top. More infoFind other LGBTQ+ friendly businesses in Destination Ma . |