Red Star is a gay club night that takes place in the upstairs part of the Bremerton Eagles bar. The event is on the first Friday of every month and features performances from DJs and drag queens. Red Star is the only event of its kind in Bremerton, with the nearest similar nights happening in Seattle. The $5 cover charge (as of 2010) goes to local gay organizations.
Bremerton Eagles
6th and Washington
Bremerton, WA 98337
360-479-7368
redstarevents.com
Double Header is located in Pioneer Square, Seattle, which was once the center of local gay culture. It opened as a gay bar in the 1930s, and although it's no longer the hub of activity it used to be, the pictures of drag performers that fill the walls give away its past.
Double Header
407 2nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
206-624-8439
Bus Stop attracts an arty crowd, has a daily happy hour and dim, atmospheric lighting. It's open until 2 am every night of the week. DJs play on rotation and the staff is said to be extremely friendly and welcoming.
Bus Stop
1552 E Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98102
206-323-0643
busstopseattle.com
There's something going on every night of the week at Re-Bar, from poetry slams on a Tuesday to 'Bacon Strip,' a drag performance taking place Saturdays. There are lesbian nights, burlesque nights and pop culture quizzes, too.
Re-Bar
1114 Howell St
Seattle
Washington WA 98101-1409
206-233-9873
rebarseattle.com
The Crescent Lounge is ideal for karaoke fans. It's a "rough around the edges" type of bar: the toilets are dirty and it gets very cramped. This venue is open every night and there is a happy hour from noon to 6:30 pm, then from 8:30 to 10:30 pm every day of the week.
The Crescent Lounge
1413 E Olive Way
Seattle
Washington WA 98122
206-720-8188
