"Will, you are so right. While there are several queer bars around your former neighborhood (Hi Tops in Los Feliz, Akbar in Silver Lake, Club Bahia in Echo Park and Honey's at Star Love in East Hollywood), they are few and far between in the eastern part of L.A. County. But your question sent me down a rabbit hole and I'm proud to report that I've found a handful of spots and regular events that you should check out in your area."
"Highland Park is home to the Offbeat, which is one of my friend Jaycen Mitchell's favorite bars in the area. The beloved dive bar hosts karaoke nights, drag shows, live music performances, "RuPaul's Drag Race" screenings and other themed nights throughout the week. "I've been able to see all of my favorite drag queens there in more intimate settings, and the DJs have had me and my friends dancing until we were the last ones there," Mitchell tells me."
Pasadena and much of eastern Los Angeles County have far fewer queer bars than neighborhoods like Los Feliz, Silver Lake and Echo Park. Highland Park's Offbeat operates as a beloved dive bar offering karaoke, drag shows, live music, "RuPaul's Drag Race" screenings and other themed nights. Blind Barber in Highland Park presents a Thursday Homo Happy Hour that encourages community and authentic self-expression. Glendale's Junior High functions as a nonprofit art gallery and inclusive gathering space hosting music shows, artist showcases, comedy nights and workshops. These venues create social and cultural opportunities for LGBTQ+ people across Pasadena, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Glendale and the San Gabriel Valley.
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