The Odyssey was a popular bar during the s. Photo Credit: Staff Archives. Back to InFocus: Charlotte Index…. As a young gay man in Charlotte of the s, I managed to snag a fake ID that was realistic enough to convince bar owners I was five years older than I actually was. The fact that I was over six feet tall came in handy, too.
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Ready for a night out? These gay bars are the city's top picks. Queen City? More like Kween City! Just be careful with those death drops. That something is frequent drag shows where the dance floor comes to a halt, cheap and strong drinks and one of the more inclusive both by gender and race gay bars in town. The dance spot is packed on weekends, and it frequently hosts themed nights, including line dancing and Latin nights.
The club was in operation for 30 years and 6 months from June until December 23, and was, at the time it closed, the oldest continuously operating LGBT club in the state. After the December closing, the club reopened for one night for a final farewell party on January 31, In , Brock decided to turn it into a gay club. At that time there were no places east of Raleigh for the LGBT community to gather socially without fear.
Successfully finding a gay club in an unfamiliar city can be trying. That's why 10Best has sought out the top candidates in Charlotte, detailing their clientele, music, and atmosphere. We let you know which ones cater to gay men or lesbians, what kinds of shows and entertainments they host, and what tracks the DJs spin. To tap into one of the most popular clubs in the area according to 10Best readers, head to Marigny Dance Club. It's a telling example of what you can expect when you go out in Charlotte.