Marianna is a small city located in the central Florida panhandle, close to the Alabama border. While there are a number of natural points of interest in the region, gays and lesbians of Marianna may find themselves at a loss of what to do at night. The city has no dedicated local gay-owned or gay friendly establishments, and the nearby region is bereft of them as well. So gays and lesbians of Marianna may find themselves having to make quite a drive to experience a gay bar or restaurant.
Located about 35 miles north of Marianna, Florida in Dothan, Alabama, Club Imagination is the closest gay bar in the area. Lucky for Marianna residents, it also is one of the largest clubs in the state of Alabama. The bar is set up to have a large dance floor, game room and dungeon on the premises. Nightly entertainment varies from deejays to drag shows to local pageants. There is a nightly happy hour from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Club goers must be 18 to enter and 21 to drink.
Club Imagination
4129 Ross Clark Circle
Dothan, AL 36303-5725
334-792-6555
Tallahassee, Florida is the next closest location of area gay and lesbian bars and restaurants. Though it is a considerable distance from Marianna, the number and quality of bars and restaurants in this urban city make up for the drive. Episodes, formerly known as Club Jade, is a gay friendly bar that hosts area lesbian nights, deejays and drag shows, including drag king shows. The bar has a dance floor and stage for performances. There are also happy hour specials Monday through Friday. Occasionally there is a cover charge for entertainment on the weekends.
Episodes
2122 West Pensacola Street,
Tallahassee, FL 32304
850-574-7600
Brothers is another area gay bar located in Tallahassee. This bar features similar events and amenities as other area gay and lesbian bars. Brothers has weekend deejays and dance parties that are gay friendly. This is a popular hangout spot for 1980s music fans and club kids, as the deejays often play a lot of 1980s music. Brothers also has a number of drink specials and happy hour Monday through Thursday. The bar occasionally charges covers for weekend entertainment, including deejays, dance parties, drag shows, and performances.
Brothers
926 W. Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
850-942-6665
