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Play Dance Bar

(187 Ratings)
Everyone's friendly, everyone's welcome

This dance club has regular drag shows, occasional special guest stars (Boy George once stopped by), and theatrical productions.



Hours
Wed, Thu, Sun 8:00 pm - 2:00 am
Fri-Sat 8:00 pm - 4:00 am


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Reviews

Kaye_Whye
Kaye_Whye
Over a year ago

I'm too old for this place (apparently)

I was at Play one time, and I am certain it will be my only time. Being a 40 something T Gurl, it seemed that most of the crowd was just plain "annoyed" . Almost everyone there, acted as though I was invading their private party. Even the folks working the door acted as though I was not welcome. It was not as though I was trying to steal anyone's B/F, or G/F as I was already with a date. Thanks, but , NO THANKS


GHarris86
GHarris86
Over a year ago

Disrespectful

So a friend and I went to play one night..which is a casual club..no ghetto wear! So my friend and I came with khaki cargo shorts n polo tops and some jordans well they didnt like that and figured we where trouble..so we where turned around but the others that where dressed just like us where let in...i will never ever go to that place again...


derekmadness
derekmadness
Over a year ago

Pretty much...

Amazing!!!


1outta4
1outta4
Over a year ago

Come out and PLAY!

My friends and I had a FABULOUS time at Play on Sunday nights for Drag Karaoke. Who doesn't love a 3-toothed Drag Queen doing Beyonce's "Soldia' Boy" followed by a lesbian rapping "Baby Got Back?" Great, cute staff, good drink prices, and a fun crowd make this a great place to go. Head to Tribe next-door for a pre-party cocktail, and then go sing your face off!


Wrestledude
Wrestledude
Over a year ago

Worth going to.

I went to this bar on my 20th Bday. The show was pretty good. The drunks were too but way over priced. The dance floor was packed. they pulled me up on the stage and had everybody sing happy birthday to me. After that a ton of guys bought me drinks. Later after the bar closed, everybody goes to this restaurant that has great food. It was pretty cool. I liked this place and returned about a year later. Still pretty good.


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