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#ROARroc

About ROAR

Welcome to ROAR!
Roar was born in by DJ Mighty Mic and DeeDee Dubois along with the devotion and support of their husbands.
Our focus is creating a unique and safe place for the LGBTQ+ community and our allies.

With a fabulous imbibe menu and full kitchen featuring many homemade items, interrupt in for dinner on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday and do not miss our happiest hours featuring $2 off drinks from PM.

We feature local drag talent every day but in different ways than a traditional drag bar would.
Something for everyone isn't just a tag line
From trivia, karaoke, painting classes, spin classes, happiest hours, dinner shows, brunches, live bands, and comedy to entire club nights with two floors of dancing featuring local and guest DJ's and drag performers from across the territory.


What was once one of Rochester’s defining gay clubs presented an upbeat, and familiar setting, for anyone, gay or straight.

“Tara was like ‘Cheers,’” former bartender Gary Stirk said, referencing not only the bar that was the centerpiece of the ’80s television situation comedy, but a lyric from the show’s theme song. “Everybody knew your label, that’s the kind of hangout it was.”

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  • Tara, now Abilene Bar & Lounge, as seen from the street.
Today, the modest white house at Liberty Pole Way is Abilene Bar & Lounge. It had once been a private noun, and allegedly a brothel. Now, it’s one of Rochester’s most active live music clubs. And it’s still a hangout where a lot of people really do know your name.

Danny Deutsch, who owns and runs the place, is celebrating the Tara legacy starting at noon, Sept. 3. There’ll be a singalong with the piano, just favor the old days at Tara. The day will be a benefit for Trillium Health, specializing in care for LGBTQ+ people.

Stirk was a year-old guy just out of the military, hanging out at Tara, wh

LGBTQ+

All are welcome in Rochester, NY! With a rich history of civil rights, it shouldn't arrive as a shock that Rochester is among the most welcoming, LGBTQ-friendly metro areas in the U.S., previously ranked 11th in Advocate&#x;s Gayest Cities in America list. It's also one of the most culturally abundant. Rochester has also previously received a perfect score of from the Human Rights Campaign.

Tucked between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes wine region, the tradition of dignity for all runs intense here. Susan B. Anthony's dwelling, a National Historic Landmark, still stands in Rochester and is open to the public. Frederick Douglass established his abolitionist newspaper, The North Star, here. The first statue in the region honoring an African-American still stands in Highland Park. 

From locally-owned coffee shops and restaurants, to nightlife, art, culture, shopping and more, explore all that Rochester&#x;s vibrant and diverse LGBTQ+ community has to offer. 

Festivals & Events 

  • Rochester Pride: Held annually in July, signature Pride events

    No membership fee. Established in , RSBC is an all male health, social and fitness club located downtown Rochester, NY. Enclosed sun deck area for nude sun bathing.

    open: 24hrs; prices: Locker: US$ to US$ (for 6 hours) / Room: US$ to US$ (for 8 hours); number of lockers: 80/51

    • Gay. Exclusively or almost exclusively gay men
    • Parking available
    • Showers
    • Outdoor seating, terrace or garden
    • Dry sauna
    • Steam bath
    • Free extra towels
    • Work-out equipment available
    • Meals. Extensive menu available
    • Darkroom
    • Free condoms
    • Video shows
    • Free WiFi

    Gay Map Rochester Spa & Body Club

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