If you are looking for the gay nightlife scene in Nacogdoches, Texas, you're going to have to do a bit of traveling. Though gay clubs are a popular installation in many areas of the United States, they have not yet become widespread in the eastern part of Texas. While there is not yet a gay dance club in Nacogdoches, there are a few in the surrounding area, the closest of which is only 20 minutes away.
Club Alibi opened in 2009 in Lufkin, Texas. It has been praised as a big step towards the surrounding area's acceptance of the homosexual community. Club Alibi is only 20 minutes outside of Nacogdoches, Texas. This club provides a safe and respectful clubbing experience, without a lengthy drive. Club Alibi features live disc jockeys, talent and drag shows, and a karaoke night, as well as an open floor for dancing.
Outlaws Danceclub served patrons ages 18 and older in Tyler, Texas. This club is advertised as a "gay friendly" club on Wednesday and Saturday nights. As the second closest openly gay friendly club to Nacogdoches, Texas, Outlaws Danceclub is a distant but drivable hour and twenty minutes from Nacogdoches. This club features exotic dancers, with male performers replacing female dancers on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Additional events include drag shows, impersonators, and live DJs. The music at the Outlaws is primarily techno and hip hop.
Rainbow Members Club bills itself as the "newest alternative night club" in Longview, Texas. This club only serves patrons who are 21 years of age and older. The Rainbow Members Club is about an hour and a half outside of Nacogdoches by car. The club says that it offers full liquor service and a limited food menu, for a wide range of night and daytime events. Rainbow Members Club is advertised as "social club," because it provides a variety of activities such as dance lessons, pool, video game tournaments, and holiday events, in addition to the usual dance club activities.
