It’s been a busy and exciting week in Asheville. Asheville City Council voted 4 to 3 to develop a plan that may (cross your fingers) eventually provide LGBTQ employees of the city with Domestic Partner Benefits. Finally, one of the “gayest” cities in the Southeast is not only acknowledging that lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender folks live here, they may actually ensure that employees with same-sex partners are compensated the same as married straight folks who work for the city.

It’s not a done-deal yet. Stereotypd will keep you posted. In the meantime, we’d like to give a big shout-out to Councilman Gordon Smith who brought the issue to the Council and a big thanks to the other members of City Council who supported the measure thus far: Cecil Bothwell, Esther Manheim and Brownie Newman.

What’s been going on in your gayborhood? If you have some news and/or something noteworthy where you live in North Carolina or South Carolina that may be of interest or have an impact on the LGBTQ community, please let us know. Just send us an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

I hope everyone has a safe and fun Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras weekend. Please be careful in the snow (if you have it in your area) as you head out to your favorite gay bar.

Here are the fun happenings in the Carolinas this week and beyond...

Mark Your Calendars with These Special Events…

Now through February 13

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The Workshop Theatre located at 1136 Bull Street in Columbia, SC presents The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The foot-stomping musical is a funny look at sex and politics in the Lone Star state — but all of it based on a true story! The tale follows the history of a brothel in Gilbert, Texas, from 1844 until the early 1970s. Our show picks up in the middle of a political and media furor that threatens the livelihood of these ladies of the evening and the men who love them. Mixing in a classy madam with a heart of gold, a hot-headed sheriff, an evangelical television investigative reporter (not to mention a championship football team and a house full of beautiful women!) — Best Little Whorehouse guarantees fun for all! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.workshoptheatre.com or call the box office, 803-799-6551.

February 13

Mr. NC & Mr. SC USodA MI Pageant at Night Owls of Gastonia. Two Pageants in One Night. Contestants in the Mr. NC USofA MI and Mr. SC USofA MI Pageant will compete in the following categories: Creative Evening Wear, Talent and INterview. The theme for the presentation is Casino Royale (not judged). The entry fee on the day of the pageant is $65. Contestants will be competing for a prize package valued at $1500. Registration is at 7pm, Interviews start at 8pm and the Pageant is at 10pm. Entertainment will include Brandon K. Young, Richard Cranium, Contagious Love, and Xander Kindy. For more information, contact Teresa at 704-740-6115.

Freak Pageant. Compete in the first ever Freaks of Asheville Pageant for a spot in the 2011 Freaks of Asheville Calendar. The Freaks Pageant is much like a standard beauty pageant, but without the beauty, swimsuits, and tiaras. You'll perform your fabulous offbeat talents, show your best get up and go costume gear, and of course give the all-important interview. And, much like standard beauty pageants, you can bribe the judges (we suggest chocolate and feather boas!). The Freaks of Asheville pageant will take place at Grove House (11 Grove Street) on Saturday, February 13th from 8-10 pm. Contestants will perform a 3 minute talent segment, show a costume of their own creation runway style, and respond to 3 minutes worth of interview questions relevant to the kingdom of freaky behavior and thought. Contestants will compete for a single appearance in the 2011 Freaks of Asheville Calendar. Appearances in the calendar by pageant winners are limited to the top winners (number to be determined). First, second and third place winners will also receive a trophy and gifts. This pageant will be part of a huge all night bash happening on 3 floors of Grove House. The Freaks of Asheville Pageant is produced by Kitty Love, Craggie Brewing Company, and the Freaks of Asheville. The Freaks of Asheville calendar is a fundraiser for Arts 2 People, who receives 10% of calendar income and a big ol' check from the pageant party. For more information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Ken Evans: The Funniest Person in Florida will perform at Funny Business in Asheville on Friday and Saturday, February 12 and 13. Ken has performed at the Punchline, Improv, Funny Bones, LaffFactory and many other comedy clubs across the country. Up and coming comedian Nicholas Anthony will warm up the audience for Ken. Nicholas was a finalist for NBC's Last Comic Standing and won the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. These two funny guys will warm up your cold weekend night in WNC! The laughs start at 8pm. Tickets are $10 and are available online at www.ashevillecomedy.com where you will also find more information about these comics and lots of upcoming shows.

69 Love Songs. 9 local bands will perform Magnetic Fields' 69 Love Songs on Valentine's Weekend at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. Critically acclaimed, Stephen Merrit's 1999 magnum opus was released as three albums and probes love's sonic depths in a range of genres from Tin Pan Alley to Surf Rock, Synth Pop and Country to Irish ballads. The line-up of bands performing 69 Love Songs will included Aaron Price and Gladhammer, Electric Owls, Pilgrim, Now You See Them, Angi West, Joti Marra and Fox Teeth. Tickets for the the 8pm show are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. For more information and to purchase ticets, call 828-674-2036 or go to www.greyeagle.com.

Red Party at The Closet. The Stop AIDS Worldwide Project and the Closet Charlotte team up to bring you the Red Party. Come out and get your face painted (RED) and your photo taken to show your support for AIDS Organizations worldwide! Join the War against AIDS and Dance the Night away! What could be more fun than that? The Closet is located at 1202 Charlottetowne Avenue in Charlotte. The Red Party is from 9pm on Saturday, February 13 to 2am.

Not Your Mama's Bingo: Chapel of Love edition. Not Your Mama's Bingo benefits the HIV/AIDS services of ALFA. The Chapel of Love edition of Not Your Mama's Bingo will be held from 6 to 10pm on Saturday, February 13 at the Jaycee Developmental Center located at 470 Hwy 70 in Hickory, NC. Tickets are $20 and include game sheets, daubers, admission and all the fun you can have without alcohol as they are not permitted. Tickets are available at ALFA, Bank of America on 2nd Street, Julia Rush at Union Square and the Now and Then Consignment Shop at 1312 Hwy 70 all in HIckory. For more information or to purchase tickets with a credit card, call ALFA at 828-322-1447.

Circuit Renaissance Mardi Gras Party. Ibiza Nightclub in Wilmington, North Carolina presents NC's Largest Mardi Gras Party with free masks and beads, DJ Rob spinning all night long, go-go dancers, laser light show and a pop-up performance by Navaeh! The party starts at 9pm on Friday, February 13 and keeps going 'til 3am. Don't forget to wear Mardis Gras colors, puple, gold and green!

PFLAG Salisbury/Rowan Present: Author/Activist Marc Adams. Marc Adams is the featured guest speaker at the PFLAG Salisbury/Rowan meeting on Saturday, February 13 from 10am to Noon at the Haven Evangelical Lutheran Church located at 207 West Harrison Street in Salisbury, NC. Growing up the son of a fundamentalist Baptist minister is tough enough. Growing up gay in an environment where your parents, teachers and peers deem evangelical Christians like Jerry Falwell as left wing liberals is an entirely different experience.Marc Adams grew up in such a home. In an effort to save his own life, he decided at age 16 to rebel against his parents and attend Liberty University where he thought he could find a way to change his behavior to heterosexual. His experience there changed his life and jump started his journey to self acceptance and personal freedom. Marc Adams is the author of nine books. His newest book is titled, "It's Not About You: Understanding Coming Out & Self Acceptance." He is a respected authority on fundamentalism, the religious right, gay civil rights as well as his ground breaking work with his own nonprofit, HeartStrong. HeartStrong is a social justice organization providing hope and help to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students who are persecuted in religious educational institutions. Marc Adams’ presentation covers an often dark side of life. He bridges the serious discussion with humor and all-encompassing human compassion. People from all walks of life who have heard Marc Adams speak find themselves enlightened, uplifted and inspired.

The Feral Chihuahuas. Funny Business, Asheville's Premiere Comedy Club, presents the Feral Chihuahuas in You Suck! I Love Me: a made up holiday comedy extravaganza on Saturday, February 13 at 10:30pm. Love is Absurd. Come explore all that's absurd about Love, Dating and Relationships at our Made Up Holiday Comedy Extravaganza. 18 and up shows. $8 for UNCA Students. $10 for everyone else. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.ashevillecomedy.com.

February 14

Buff Faye's Drag Brunch - Eat Your Heart Out – My Sweet Valentine Buff Faye  - the Valentine’s Day edition!!!! 12-3 PM, proceeds benefit RAIN and House of Mercy! Limited seating available, for more info and reservations go to www.BuffFaye.com!

Valentine's Day Show with Ken Evans at Funny Business, Asheville's premiere comedy club at 8pm on Sunday, February 14. Comedian Ken Evans has traveled the country, headlining at major clubs and venues throughout the United States. Don't miss his relevant, current and hiliarious show! Nicholas Anthony will open for Ken with his own intelligent, edgy style of comedy that will have you rolling in the aisle. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.ashevillecomedy.com.

Cabaret's Court of Hearts. Come join us at Club Cabaret in Hickory, North Carolina for a night of LOVE. After you take you sweetheart out on the town finish the nite with us. Dress to impress, cause if your single who knows what the night might hold in store for you... Drink specials $10 bottles of bubbly, rose, the works. Door prizes, ect. Doors open early at 8pm come and get your favorite table and sit back and relax with us. Couples get in free. Singles in for 1/2 price. The party starts at 8pm.

Love on the Rocks Cocktail Party & Benefit. Please join us for Love on the Rocks, our 3rd Annual Valentine's Day Cocktail Party, benefiting Joining Hearts. Come out and support our first fundraiser/cocktail party of the year. Join us on Sunday February 14th at the Atlanta showroom of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams located at 3081 Peachtree Road NE from 5:00 - 9:00 PM. Enjoy cocktails courtesy of Grey Goose, delicious food from Bridge Catering, music by DJ Mike Pope and our Silent Auction. Our VIP area includes specialty Grey Goose cocktails, Gourmet Coffee and Chocolate bar, Gourmet food, VIP gift bags and our own Love on the Rocks Heart Throb models. Tickets are available online at www.joininghearts.org or at the door: $50 - VIP tickets; $20 - General Admission. Complimentary Valet parking is provided by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

Mardi Gras Valentine's Birthday Party. Short Street Cakes is clelbrating the cake shop's First Birthday with a Big Party for Mardis Gras, Valentine's Day and their birthday! There will be live music, a cake raffle benefitting AMURT/Haiti Fund, sweet treats, and beverages. The sweet celebration starts at noon and goes 'til 6pm. Short Street Cakes will also have specials available on Valentine's Sweethearts and Broke Hearts Cakes, Mardi Gras Beads, King Cake and much, much more! Short Street Cakes is located in on the east end of West Asheville at 225 Haywood Road.

February 17

Lady Bunny at the Garage in Norfolk. This is a bit of a hike from the Carolinas but Lady Bunny is so worth it and this is as close to North Carolina as she'll ever be. This show is a benefit for TACT and will be at 9pm. For more information about TACT (Tidewater AIDS Community Taskforce), visit www.tact-online.com.

February 19

Grand Opening Party with Amber. The Closet in Charlotte will celebrate its Grand Opening international recording artist Amber on Friday, February 19. Get your tickets in advance! Call the Closet at 704-375-1777. For more information, go to www.closetnightclub.com.

Speed Dating!!! If you are single and between the ages of 21-40, the Hartigan’s Speed Dating is the event for you!  It’s a great way to meet other singles in a comfortable atmosphere for short, four minute intervals!  It’s a FREE event, and will be held upstairs – registration is from 8 – 8:30.  We’ll be opening the basement afterward for a singles mixer!! Hartigan's Irish Pub is Charlotte's LGBT bar and grill with an Irish flair.

Invasion Show at Club Hairspray. Some of Natalie Smalls’ Asheville Angels will “invade” Club Hairspray in Asheville. Tonight’s featured performers include Versage and Lisa Fontaine.

Saturday, February 20

Harti Gras!!! It’s our Second annual Harti Gras at Hartigan's Irish Pub in Charlotte and we are ready to celebrate Mardi Gras Hartigan’s style!!  Everyone gets a strand of beads with admission, and whoever has the most beads at the end of the night wins $100 CASH!!! We can’t prepare you for the things you’ll see, but we can guarantee a fabulous time J  Doors open at 10 PM, only $5 cover all night!

Southern Country Charlotte Line Dancing at The Rainbow In located in Lake Wylie, SC.

February 21

Open Mic with Larry J. The Nickel Bar in Charlotte presents an Open Mic hosted by Larry J and Morei Robinson will be in the house!

February 25

Campus Pride & Time Out Youth Fundraiser. Campus Pride and Time Out Youth have partnered for a fundraising event on Thursday, Feb 25 to bring attention to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and ally youth in the Charlotte area. The fundraiser will take place at 6 p.m. at Myers Park Baptist Church (1900 Queens Road) and then continue at 8 p.m. at Petra’s Piano Bar (1919 Commonwealth Avenue). The one night only event will feature civil rights leader and author Mitchell Gold and his book "CRISIS: 40 Stories Revealing the Personal, Social and Religious Pain and Trauma of Growing Up Gay In America." A resident of Hickory, NC, Mitchell Gold is a nationally recognized leader in the furniture industry as well as the founder of Faith In America, a national nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of the harm caused to LGBT Americans by religion-based bigotry and prejudice. The joint fundraiser hopes to not only raise contributions for the work of both Campus Pride and Time Out Youth but also heighten awareness of the harassment and harms faced by youth who are closeted, coming out or questioning their sexuality.

February 25 through 28

CIAA Weekend at The Nickel Bar. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament is in Charlotte February 23 to 28 featuring some excellent college men’s and women’s basketball action. In honor of the tournament, The Nickel Bar will have some special events all weekend long. On Thursday, kick-off the weekend with a free welcome party. Then on Friday and Saturday, head over to the Nickel Bar for two days of 12-hours of partying from 3pm ‘til 3am. On Sunday, there will be a Sunday Social with a complimentary Buffet starting at 5pm.

This Week in Your Gayborhood...

Friday, February 12, 2009

Special Events

A Night of Illusion. Roxy C. Moorecox hosts a Night of Illusion at The Rainbow In in Lake Wylie, SC on Friday, February 12 at 10pm. Don't miss this show! Vegas comes to the Carolinas when Dolly, Reba, Liza, Madonna, Wynonna, Taylor, Cindi, Adam, and MORE walk onto The Rainbow In's stage! This is a GREAT show for Valentine's Day weekend! Bring your sweetheart out to TWO great shows that you won't see anywhere else! Featuring Gigi Monroe from Hollywood, CA!

The Feral Chihuahuas. Funny Business, Asheville's Premiere Comedy Club, presents the Feral Chihuahuas in You Suck! I Love Me: a made up holiday comedy extravaganza on Friday, February 12 at 10:30pm. Love is Absurd. Come explore all that's absurd about Love, Dating and Relationships at our Made Up Holiday Comedy Extravaganza. 18 and up shows. $8 for UNCA Students. $10 for everyone else. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.ashevillecomedy.com.

Bitter Party of One Singles Mingle. Club Hairspray in Asheville has a fun way to meet and greet with some of Asheville's finest singles, men and women. BITTER PARTY OF ONE, YOUR TABLE IS READY is the Valentine's party of all parties... Who says that because you are single, you can't enjoy the holiday? Who says that just because you are not a "plus one" that you have to stay home that night? Who says that you can't just celebrate life on this special night and just love yourself? Welcome to your party! Back by popular demand, BITTER has become infamous in her own way with poking fun at such an over-commercialized holiday that sells the definition of love...Now, we are bitter but many of us are single... We will have our popular drink specials of "He's just not that into you", "She said she was single", "He said he was a top", "She said she would call", "He didn't tell you he had a boyfriend out of town" and so on and on... Plus, what's better? Listening to the top 100 breakup songs of all times... And Door Prizes, too! Make plans now...and invite your single friends...Who knows? Love may bloom this special night... The fun starts at 9pm on Friday, February 12.

Ken Evans: The Funniest Person in Florida will perform at Funny Business in Asheville on Friday and Saturday, February 12 and 13. Ken has performed at the Punchline, Improv, Funny Bones, LaffFactory and many other comedy clubs across the country. Up and coming comedian Nicholas Anthony will warm up the audience for Ken. Nicholas was a finalist for NBC's Last Comic Standing and won the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. These two funny guys will warm up your cold weekend night in WNC! The laughs start at 8pm. Tickets are $10 and are available online at www.ashevillecomedy.com where you will also find more information about these comics and lots of upcoming shows.

Asheville

Straps (Asheville). Straps is home of the WNC Leathermen. Stop by and say hello to Bartender Lee.

LaRue’s Backdoor (Asheville). Come to the loungeyest lounge in Asheville and lounge around with friends and get your weekend started off right!

O. Henry’s (Asheville). Remember, O. Henry's is open EVERY DAY at 2pm, no matter what. Jager shots and PBR are the specials of the day.

Smokey’s After Dark (Asheville) No Hype; no pretense; and no cover, just a fun little bar complete with pool tables and dart board. Open 7 days from Noon till 2:00 am.

Club Hairspray. Spend Friday night with Shorty and Ashley with Live entertainment and drink specials every Friday night! Tonight’s drink specials are $2.50 Bud Lights and $5.00 Well Drinks. This Friday from 10pm to Midnight Club Hairspray is hosting an Ed Hardy Party with beer & wine tasting and door prizes, too! Tonight Special Entertainment Event is Bitter Party of One Singles Mingle!

Tressa’s Downtown Jazz and Blues. Stop into Tressa's for some music and a martini tonight and sample some of the fine food on their European Lite Fare Menu like a roast beef sandwich or a fruit and cheese plate. This Friday Taylor Moore and the Bordeaux Brothers will be playing great Blues from South Carolina.

Hickory

Club Cabaret. Friday is Show Night at Club Cabaret with entertainment by some of your favorite Queens, Kings, Bears and others. There's also plenty of music from the 70s to Now!

The Triad

Warehouse 29 (Greensboro).  Latin Music Night! Working with the promotional organization of Unique Entertainment, each Friday is now designated as our mainstream LATIN NIGHT with music as provided by DJ PACO and guest DJs as advertised. While all members of W29 are invited to attend LATIN MUSIC NIGHT a DRESS CODE is REQUIRED! We respectfully request: Dress or collared shirts, Dress or casual shoes, No sleeveless shirts, no tank tops, no shorts! No flip flops or hiking boots, No hats, toboggans, headgear or book bags.

The Q Lounge (Greensboro). The Q Lounge, Greensboro’s Alternative Gay Bar, opens at 4pm.

Club Odyssey (Winston Salem).  Cass Westbrook's Cabaret is at midnight tonight. DJs Tyson and Rockhard will be spinning. Everyone over 21 must have a member ship and tonight you can get an $8 membership that includes your cover for the night (all other members: $5 cover and $10 for 18 to 20 year-old guests).

Time Out Saloon (Greensboro).  Member appreciation night.  $1 off beer or drinks for members!  DJ Duck!

Charlotte

The Nickel Bar (Charlotte). The Nickel Bar located at 2817 Rozzelles Ferry Road in Charlotte just celebrated its first anniversary serving the LGBT community of Charlotte by providing a social/dance bar catering especially to the mature African-American gay, lesbian, bi, and transgender folks of the Charlotte metropolitan area. The Nickel Bar is open Fridays from 9pm until 2am. Stop in for a fun evening of socializing and music.

The Scorpio (Charlotte) Retro Dance Fridays! $5 Cover with Draft! DJ Ragin’ Ray! Spotlight Pop-Up Show with Angela Lopez at 1am! Café con Leche (Latino Night) in DIVAS with DJ Pepito! Tonight’s Hostess: Kassandra Hylton.

The Closet (Charlotte). The Closet is one of the newest nightlife spots in Charlotte. It is Charlotte’s only high-energy GLBT dance club and video lounge featuring 4 different bar areas in one club. Enjoy a cocktail in the Retro Video Lounge with Disco music and early 80s music videos. There’s a huge dance floor with its own bar and entertainment stage. Two full-service Balcony bars with seating overlook the dance floor. The Closet is located at 1202 Charlottetowne Avenue and is open every Friday from 9pm to 2:30am. Tonight it’s Facebook Friday at The Closet. Sign up for the guest list on their Facebook page and get in Free!

Chasers (Charlotte) Angela Lopez’s Midnight Drag Extravaganza!

The Woodshed (Charlotte) Frisky Fridays with Timothy - Patio Bar Open!

Night Owls (Gastonia). It’s time for Stoli Fridays at Night Owls with $4 Stoli drinks ‘til it’s gone or you are! $2.50 domestic beers and $3 Kamikaze Shots are also on Special. Spotlight Show at 11:30pm

The Triangle

Club Steel Blue (Durham).  The hottest LGBT club in the Triangle opens at 8pm on Fridays and is a Private Membership Club for the LGBT community and their guests. Check out the Web site, www.clubsteelblue.com for more information about membership and the club.

Legends (Raleigh). EBM Night/80s Night with the sounds of DJ Joey. Other fun happenings tonight: 9:30pm Drag Show and a Midnight Drag Show.

Flex (Raleigh). Alternative Friday. Doors open at 10pm. 18 & up.

South Carolina

The Rainbow In (Lake Wylie) Roxy’s Rainbow Review - Hostess Roxy C. Moorecox and friends. Roxy presents a Night of Illusions starring Gigi Noroe, Brandi Andrews, Carmendy, and Lita Fontaine. Tonights drink specials are $6 White Russians, $2 Miller Lite and $3 Black Velevet Kiss for Valentine’s Day.

The Hide-A-Way (Rock Hill). Start your weekend with Karaoke at The Hide-A-Way. Open every Thursday through Saturday from 9pm to 2am.

Sugar Shack (Greenville). Friday night dance party. Club opens at 9 pm. $5 cover. Live DJs. Hosted by DJ Zeb. Be sure to tip Stephanie for all those $2 domestics and $2 well drinks.

Club H2O (West Columbia). DJ Patriot spins Top 40 dance music while you drink $10.00 all you can drink liquor. Say hi to Nikki and Gordon for us.

Patrick’s (Charleston). Thank God it’s Freakin’ Friday! There’s something different every week. Dance floor is open with music by the house DJ. $5 cover.

Saturday, February 13, 2009

Asheville

LaRue’s Backdoor. The weekend fun continues. . . What will tonight’s drink special be? There’s only one way to find out; go to LaRue’s!

O. Henry’s. This Saturday at O. Henry's and Natalie Smalls present the Asheville Angels at midnight. Featured tonight are Shana Nicole, Lisa Fontaine and Nicole Divine! Enjoy the show and remember to tip your favorite performers and bartenders.

Straps. Asheville’s one and only leather and Levis bar and home of the WNC Leathermen. Cold draft beer on tap every Friday & Saturday night.

Club Hairspray. Saturday with Jamie and Shorty. Drink specials are $2.50 Mich Ultra $5 Well drinks and $7.00 pint of Long Island tea. Don't miss tonight's show featuring Ashley Michaels and some very special guests.

Smokey’s After Dark. No Hype; no pretense; and no cover, just a fun little bar. Open 7 days from Noon till 2:00 am.

Tressa's Downtown Jazz and Blues. Celebrate tonight into Valentine’s Day with a creative mix called Funkabilly Blues performed by the Funky Four Corners featuring Joshua Singleton. Don’t forget to purchase a Tressa’s Gift Certificate for your special some one for Valentine’s Day this year.

Hickory

Club Cabaret. DJs Dance Party. DJs spinning your favorite dance music from the 70's, 80's, 90's and Now.

The Triad

Warehouse 29 (Greensboro). Saturday Night Dance Party!  Spotlight shows with featured entertainers beginning at 11:30 pm as advertised.

The Q Lounge (Greensboro). Dance Party with DJ Middleground at The Q, the hottest place to be and it opens at 9pm. Ask for bartender Jody, who whips together a "Chocolate Blast" martini.

Club Odyssey (Winston Salem). Party Night!  TWO deejays tonight: DJ Rockhard spins dance tracks and DJ Tyson blasts the best in urban tunes!  $10 memberships tonight (includes your cover).  All other members pay $6 and those 18-20 pay just $13!  Everyone over 21 must have a membership!

Charlotte

The Scorpio (Charlotte) Entire Complex Open! The Kasey King Show in DIVAS at Midnight.

Chasers (Charlotte) Hot Specials & Hot Dancers (start at 9pm) Midnight Madness Show with Brooklyn Dior!

The Closet (Charlotte). The Closet is one of the newest nightlife spots in Charlotte. It is Charlotte’s only high-energy GLBT dance club and video lounge featuring 4 different bar areas in one club. Enjoy a cocktail in the Retro Video Lounge with Disco music and early 80s music videos. There’s a huge dance floor with its own bar and entertainment stage. Two full-service Balcony bars with seating overlook the dance floor. The Closet is located at 1202 Charlottetowne Avenue and is open every Saturday from 9pm to 2:30am.

Night Owls (Gastonia). Showcase Saturdays Showtime 11:30pm. Members $5. Guests $5. $2 domestic beer. $3 Washington Apple Shots. Tonight: Mr. NC USofA MI and Mr. SC UsofA MI pageants.

The Nickel Bar (Charlotte). Open every Saturday from 9pm until 2am.

The Triangle

Legends (Raleigh). One night, 3 shows:  Drag shows at 9:30 pm, Midnight, and 1:00 am.

Flex (Raleigh). Start the evening early with Country Night from 8 to 10:30pm. That’s followed by BMP Dance. Bud products will be $2.

Club Steel Blue (Durham). Club Steel Blue opens its doors for dancing and fun every Saturday night at 9pm and stays open until 3am!

South Carolina

Sugar Shack (Greenville). Saturday night dance party and karaoke with Donna b at 10pm. $5 cover,.

The Hide-A-Way (Rock Hill, SC) Drag Show with Hostess Makaylah DuShot. Karaoke.

Club H2O (West Columbia). Saturday night drag show hosted by the ultimate Drag Queen with the best bad mouth in the south, Chanel Stevens and DJ Patriot’s dance mix.

Patrick’s (Charleston). Every Saturday night Patrick’s Cabaret brings you the best in female impersonation from across the south with show times at 11pm & 12:30am. The house DJ is spinning and the dance floor is open! $5 cover.

The Rainbow In (Lake Wylie). Dance the night away with DJ Reid! The Rainbow In is open from 8pm on Saturday ‘til 2am.

Sunday, February 14, 2009

Valentine’s Day

Asheville

O. Henry’s. The oldest gay bar in Asheville and North Carolina offers Free Pool all day and all night. Open at 2 pm on Sundays, just like every other day of the week. Today’s drink specials: Bloody Marys and Bottled Busch.

Smokey’s After Dark.  No Hype; no pretense; and no cover, just a fun little bar. Open 7 days from Noon till 2:00 am. Tom Collins is today’s Drink Special.

Club Hairspray. Spend Sunday evening with Shorty!

Charlotte

The Scorpio (Charlotte) Entire Complex Open! Show tonight with Hostess Brooklyn Dior. DJ Ragin’ Ray will be spinning the music and Tiffany Storm will be tending bar.

The Nickel Bar (Charlotte). The Nickel Bar is open every Sunday from 5pm until Midnight so you can round out your weekend. Tonight The Nickel Bar presents: Soldier of Love Listening Party featuring the newest CD from Sada starting at 6pm.

Bar at 316 (Charlotte). The new gay bar in Liaisons’ old home is a great place to relax on Sundays.

Woodshed (Charlotte). There’s a Free Buffet at 6:30 pm Karaoke (9ish) - Patio Bar Open!

Night Owls (Gastonia).  Customer Appreciation Night with special guests! Showtime 12 am. Free admission for members. Guest $2. $2 domestic beer. $4 vodka drinks. Check out the Sunday Night Kings hosted by Whitney Leigh!

Hickory

Club Cabaret.  Weekend wind-down featuring $1 Bud Light Draft, $5 Pitchers, $4 Well Drinks and Free Cover. Just for Valentine's Day: Cabaret's Court of Hearts. Come join us at Club Cabaret in Hickory, North Carolina for a night of LOVE. After you take you sweetheart out on the town finish the nite with us. Dress to impress, cause if your single who knows what the night might hold in store for you... Drink specials $10 bottles of bubbly, rose, the works. Door prizes, ect. Doors open early at 8pm come and get your favorite table and sit back and relax with us. Couples get in free. Singles in for 1/2 price. The party starts at 8pm.

The Triad

Warehouse 29 (Greensboro). Sunday Night Show Night!  Sunday night’s host our special events generally beginning at 10:30 pm: Open Stage Talent Night, Dance Competitions, USofA Preliminaries, Club Pageants; it’s something different each week.

The Q Lounge (Greensboro). Opens at 7 pm with $4 Martinis, TV & Jukebox Jams with Free Pool.

Club Odyssey (Winston Salem). Hot music all night long and great drink specials, too!

The Triangle

Legends (Raleigh). Tonight it’s Bingo with Mary K. Mart at 10:30pm.  There are also two drag shows, one at 9:30pm and another at Midnight. And vodka well drinks are just $2.75.

Flex (Raleigh). Open 2pm to 2 am with early Karaoke, free pool and $3 beer special.

South Carolina

Sugar Shack (Greenville). Come into the Sugar Shack every Sunday for Guitar Hero, Beer Pong and football on the big screen. No cover on Sundays.

The Rainbow In (Lake Wylie). Open on Sundays from 6pm until 1am. Tonight join us for Karaoke with Lorraine!

Patrick’s (Charleston).  It’s time for Game Night at Patrick’s with sports on the big screen, fun & games and $3 well drinks all night long! Come play in the Jason Shand Memorial Pool Tourney beginning at 8pm. No Cover unless otherwise noted.

H2O (West Columbia). DragKing Show with the WaterBoies every Sunday.

Monday, February 15, 2009

Asheville

O. Henry’s. Check out their new drink special!

Smokey’s After Dark. No hype. No fuss. Open 2pm – 2am.

Club Hairspray. Monday with Rosie. Drink specials are $4.00 well Drinks and $1.00 PBRs.

Tressa's Downtown Jazz and Blues. Tressa's offers great entertainment and drink specials all night tonight! Monday night is Service Appreciation Night with D Mack. Come in early for the Vocal Jazz Session with Sharon LaMotte at 7:30pm. Karaoke with Sound Extreme starts at 10:30pm and there's no cover for karaoke. In addition amazing drinks, awesome service and some of the best live music in Western North Carolina, Tressa's also has a palate-pleasing European Lite Food Menu.

Charlotte

The Woodshed (Charlotte) is offering $7 All-U-Can Drink Bud & Bud Light and FREE POOL with Bartender Anatomically Correct Anthony!

The Triad

Time Out Saloon (Greensboro).  Monday Night Football - $4 pitchers.

The Q Lounge (Greensboro). The Q Lounge, Greensboro’s alternative gay bar, opens at 4pm Monday through Friday. Wash away your Monday blahs with Mr. Jody and $4 UV Lemonade or $2 domestics.

The Triangle

Flex (Raleigh). Tonight Flex has Early Karaoke from 8pm to midnight and $2 wells.

Legends. Goth Night with music from the edge by DJ Joey (black attire requested). Tonight’s specials are $2.75 vodka well drinks and $1.75 Rolling Rock.

South Carolina

H2O (West Columbia). Country line dancing with Shawn.

Patrick’s (Charleston).  It’s Manic Monday at Patrick’s with $3 specialty martinis all night and no cover.

Tuesday, February 16, 2009

Mardi Gras

Asheville
Smokey’s After Dark. No hype. No fuss. Open 2pm – 2am.

O. Henry’s. The oldest gay bar in North Carolina opens every day of the year at 2pm and has drink specials every day, too!

Club Hairspray. Manager Ashley hops behind the bar and serves up service with a smile (sometimes). $4 well drinks and $1.50 PBRs are the specials of the day.

Tressa's Downtown Jazz and Blues. Tressa’s is Asheville’s own little piece of New Orleans and is the place to be for Mardi Gras! Celebrate Mardi Gras at Tressa’s this year with The Funkmessengers and a special guest performer Miss Cookie LaRue, Asheville’s Favorite Drag Queen. There will be a costume contest with fabulous prizes and authentic Mardi Gras beads & doubloons In addition amazing drinks, awesome service and some of the best live music in Western North Carolina, Tressa's also has a palate-pleasing European Lite Food Menu.

Charlotte

Petra’s Piano Bar (Charlotte) Tuesday Night Trivia with Roxy C. Moorecox at 9pm

Chasers (Charlotte) The Kasey King Show at Midnight. Tonight’s Bartender is Tiffany Storm & DJ Ghost is in the house. $2 Cover.

The Woodshed (Charlotte). Karaoke with DJ Shawn. Bartender Timothy

The Triad

The Q Lounge (Greensboro). Tuesday is College Night at The Q with DJ Middleground. Tuesday’s drink specials are $4 Blue Motorcycles and $1.50 PBR. The Q opens at 4pm today.

Club Odyssey (Winston Salem). Welcome to Terrific Tuesday with Jeff. And there’s Free Pool, too! Members get in Free on Tuesdays and it’s only $3 for those 18 to 20 (anyone 21 and older MUST be a Member so get your application tonight!).

The Triangle

Legends (Raleigh). It’s Twisted Tuesday! Tonight at Legends: Trivia Game with Mary K. Mart at 9:30pm and then at 11:30pm a Drag Show. Vodka well drinks are $2.75 tonight.

Flex (Raleigh). Tonight it’s Hip-POP night with $2 Buds and HipHop to Pop.

South Carolina

Patrick’s (Charleston). The Charleston Ladies of Illusion perform tonight at 9:30pm. Well drinks and Domestic Beer are $3 until close and there’s no cover.

H2O (West Columbia). Jamie Lee is your Tuesday night bartender.

Wednesday, February 17, 2009

Asheville

O. Henry’s. Has Free Pool all day and all night. Bartender Tim presents Witty Wednesdays. Test your trivia skills and win big. And in case you can’t stick around till closing, no problem… you don’t have to be present to win.

Club Hairspray. Jamie presents Black-Out Night. The lights go down and the clothes come off… down to your unmentionables. $5 well drinks and $2 Kool Aid Shots.

Tressa's Downtown Jazz and Blues. Catch some Early Jazz tonight and celebrate the music of Johnny Mercer with Hank Bones at 7:30pm. Then at 9:30pm The Free Flow Band will get down with Ol’ Skool Soul and Funk. In addition amazing drinks, awesome service and some of the best live music in Western North Carolina, Tressa's also has a palate-pleasing European Lite Food Menu.

LaRue’s Backdoor. It’s Hump Day! Why not go to Miss Cookie LaRue’s little lounge and hang out with some friends or just try to count the copper molds on the wall while you sip on a fabulous alcoholic concoction. If you don’t know what we’re talking about as far as the copper molds, then you haven’t been to LaRue’s Backdoor and should go there post-haste!

Smokey’s After Dark. No hype. No fuss. Open 2pm – 2am.

Charlotte

Petra’s Piano Bar (Charlotte) iKaraoke with Roxy C. Moorecox at 9pm

The Scorpio (Charlotte) Entire Complex Open! DIVAS N’ DRAFT Night! Draft with Cover! Your Sunday Night bartender is Tiffany Storm and DJ Ghost will keep the music playing.

Chasers (Charlotte) $2 Beer & $3 House Vodka with the Golden Girl Brandy Alexander - $2 Cover!

The Woodshed (Charlotte).  Wicked Wednesday - Beer $2.75 Top Shelf Liquor $3.75 Pool Tournament 10:30 pm -
$50 Cash Prize to Winner!

The Triad

The Q Lounge (Greensboro). Kick back on Hump Day with Nathan & some Karaoke.  Firefly Sweet Tea is only $4 on Wednesdays or get a Sierra Pale Ale for $2.50. The Q opens at 4pm today.

Club Odyssey (Winston Salem).  Wednesdays are Wild at Club Odyssey with a $2 cover for members and only $5 for folks under 21.  Come party away on hump day with Todd and DJ Tyson!

Time Out Saloon (Greensboro).  Free Pool & Line Dancing.

The Triangle

Legends (Raleigh). It’s Game Night with Bartender Dick at Legends.  Video games including Wii, Xbox 360, PS2, game Cube & even Nintendo. Domestic beers are only $1.75 tonight but only the View side of the club is open.

Flex (Raleigh). It’s Country Night at Flex with lessons at 9:30pm.

South Carolina

H2O (West Columbia).  Karaoke tonight.

Patrick’s (Charleston). Wild and Wacky Wednesday with fun and games all night. Come out and play with us. No Cover.

Upcoming Pageants:

The Miss Charlotte Newcomer Pageant will be on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at The Scorpio (Charlotte, NC). It is a pageant for drag performers with less than 2 years experience! Entry Fee $20, Categories: Evening Gown and Talent. Winner: $250 + Bookings.  MC: (Me yay!) Tiffany Storm. For more info contact me at 704-891-4073 or go to: http://www.myspace.com/miss_charlotte_newcomer applications at www.scorpios.com.

Miss Carolina Continental, Thursday, February 25, 2009 at The Scorpio (Charlotte, NC).
Preliminary to Miss Continental pageant. Open to NC & SC Residents. For more info call Alyson Thomas at 843-283-5850

Saturday, February 27, 2010 is the date for Miss Charlotte-Mecklenburg ICON (Prelim to Miss National ICON) at The Nickel Bar, 2817 Rozzelles Ferry Road, Charlotte, NC - Promoter Quan Rutledge 704-712-8019. Entry Fee $50 - Theme: Over the Rainbow - Registration 6pm-7pm at The Nickel Bar - Pageant Begins at 9pm - Over $500 in Cash & Prizes! Categories: Presentation in all or one of the colors of the rainbow, Evening Gown and Talent. Entertainers: Jazmon Tomas - Miss Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emeritus, Mystique - Mr. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emeritus and Monica Michaels - Miss Charlotte-Mecklenburg Newcomer 2010. For more information, go to www.myspace.com/missblackmecklenburg.

For more info on the Charlotte Drag Scene, go to www.myspace.com/charlottencdrag.