Visitors interested in the party scene can head to Atlantic City’s first gay casino nightclub, Prohibition, a 1920s-styled nightclub recently opened on the 13th floor in Resorts Casino Hotel, or the Westside Bar and Lounge on N. Arkansas Ave. (just behind the Convention Center), a popular club known for its world-renowned DJs, drink specials and dancers. Additionally, Ram’s Head Inn, off U.S. Route 30 in nearby Galloway Township transforms into a low-key piano bar every Monday evening with Out at the Inn, featuring live music, drink specials and performances.
A number of shows have recently debuted in Atlantic City including “42nd Street,” the story of an aspiring chorus girl and her journey to stardom, and “Believe – Diva’s In A Man’s World,” the “don’t miss” drag show of the year featuring famous celebrity impersonators such as Cher, Lady GaGa and Tina Turner, both running at Resorts Casino Hotel. Just a short stroll down the Boardwalk, Tropicana Casino and Resort is hosting “Best of Broadway,” a musical celebration featuring excerpts from Broadways most popular shows.
Atlantic City is also home to annual events with a LGLBT appeal including: the Miss’d America Pageant, held in January. It is a spoof of the Miss America Pageant and features drag queens competing in categories such as swimwear, eveningwear and talent; the three-day Out in AC event, held each October, is a Halloween-inspired festival with pool parties, celebrity appearances and much more; and the Valentine’s Day Group Wedding, Vow Renewal and Civil Union Ceremony, a non-denominational ceremony free for all participants is also planned.
For more information about gay Atlantic City visit the Greater Atlantic City GLBT Alliance at www.acglbt.com.