Needz/Manview Underwear Sale and Show at The Compound

This past weekend was hot, hot, hot with an underwear sale/show at The Compound presented by Needz and Manview Bodywear and featuring the hot men of Boylesque accompanied by the even hotter sounds of DJ Brent. Check out the whole gallery after the jump.

Hibernation season is over! Get ready for the triumphant return of Bearracuda!

Bearracuda is back in Denver for their biggest party yet and the first party of the new year. They're moving to a new location - EXDO - with new lights and new sounds on Friday, March 9th.

For the first time in Denver, Bearracuda welcomes very special guest DJ PAUL GOODYEAR (right). Originally from Sydney, Australia and currently based in San Francisco, Paul has been the headlining DJ for many of world's highest-profile clubs and parties over 25 years.

Joining him in the Lounge is Denver's own, DJ GARY GIVANT (below), kicking off the party at 9pm.

Bearracuda is the largest attended bear dance party in the U.S. - now in 25 cities across the world, with regular parties in Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland as well as one-offs in NYC, Amsterdam, Austin, Atlanta and Sydney and was voted "Best club for Queer Men" in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 by the San Francisco Bay Guardian.
 
Bearracuda Denver is sponsored by SCRUFF and MileHighGayGuy.com. Click here to join the Bearracuda Denver email list.

Charlie's hosts Colfax on the Hill 2010 Holiday Party

You are cordially invited to the Colfax on the Hill 2010 Holiday Party on tonight at 5:30 at Charlie's.

Things to do in Denver When You're Gay: Backtracks

BackTracks - one of Colorado AIDS Project's oldest and most beloved fundraiser - is tonight. Groovy!

Get funky at BackTracks

Get down to the Exdo Event Center for Colorado AIDS Project's annual fundraising event, BackTracks. DJ Jerry Bonham will spin dance music from the 70s, 80s and 90s from 9pm-11pm with DJ Sean O'Grady spinning Tracks Classics from 11pm to close. $10 Cover at the Door includes a Bud Light Beer Bust.

BackTracks is back!

BackTracks is back and better than ever for 2010!

One of Colorado AIDS Project's oldest and most beloved fundraisers, BackTracks is a 70s-themed dance party held at Tracks that started way back in 1982 at the original Tracks in Denver. That's even before my time.

The event returns this year because, according to Colorado AIDS Project's Jeff Trujillo, "BackTracks is superfun and people wanted it back. People love disco music and it's a throwback meant to be a good time for people to come together and dance and support CAP."

Hosted by Ginger Sexton (pictured) and Felony Misdemeanor, the word on the street is that there will also be some very interesting surprise performances.

Don't miss it!

Halloween Tricks and Treats at Tracks

Looks like Tracks has a pretty busy itinerary for celebrating Halloween this year. Check it out!

Dallas' Round-Up Saloon coming to Denver?

I've heard from more than one local source that Dallas' famous Round-Up Saloon might be opening up a location here in Denver on 17th Avenue in the old Preferred Transportation building (pictured above).

Still waiting on an official word from Round-Up management but a staffer I talked to recently said of the rumor, "I don't think so. At least, not that I'm aware of."

So, make of that what you will.

Dirty Martini Mondays

Dirty Martini Mondays at The Corner Office are made for Denver's gay professionals to get together, loosen their ties, and enjoy some $5 Absolut Vodka martinis.

Kicks off August 2 and you know I'll be there.

Boots 'n Boxers this weekend at Charlie's

A picture's worth a thousand words.

LoDo's first gay bar - BELOW is OUT

The BELOW Bar, 1422 Larimer Street in Denver, came out last Thursday as the first gay nightclub ever in downtown Denver. I didn't have a chance to make it last week but it's definitely on my agenda to check out this week.

And Rockstar Aaron is the DJ!

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He's the business.

Matthew Shepard Mixer at miniBAR this Sunday

Join the Matthew Shepard Foundation at miniBAR on Sunday, April 25 when special guest bartenders will mix up the night's signature $5 drink, which will be $5. Proceeds from the signature drink and a percentage of the evening's proceeds will benefit the Foundation.

miniBAR is supporting the GLBT community each month at its new "mini80s" weekly event. Every Sunday, the party begins at 4 p.m. with special features ($2 sliders, $2 PBRs, and $4 wells). DJ Rockstar Aaron, a master mixer of 80s music, will spin starting at 8 p.m. On a select Sunday each month, miniBAR will also select a GLBT-focused charity; a percentage of proceeds from that night will be donated back to the non-profit organization.

Happy Anniversary to The Compound!

 This month The Compound celebrates 23 years as a pillar of Denver's gay community.

Happy Anniversary, Compound!

Things to do in Denver when you're gay: Tom Harrell Quintet at Dazzle

The Tom Harrell Quintet comes to Denver's Dazzle jazz club February 9-12.

A veteran jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger and bandleader, whose work Newsweek described as “pure melodic genius,” Tom Harrell has steadily garnered international acclaim over the forty-plus years of his career. In 2008, Harrell received his second SESAC Jazz Award for 'Light On', which reached number one on jazz radio charts last fall. A frequent favorite in Down Beat and Jazz Times magazines’ Critics and Readers Polls, Harrell is known for his mellifluous sound and is widely regarded as one of the most stylistically versatile and creative improvisers and composers working today.

Tracks voted best gay bar in Denver

Much like the go-go boys at the winning bar, Splash Bar of New York City, the voting by GayCities members for the world's best gay bars was stiff and fierce to the very end.

Check out the results in all nine major categories, as well the winners in cities all over the world including the winner of Best Bar in Denver, Tracks.

Do you agree with the voting? Which do you think is the Best Gay Bar in Denver?

DJ Shane Stiel: WERQin' it and Elevatin' it at Mo's

Check out Denver's DJ Shane Stiel's new podcast WERQ and be sure to check him out at Elevate at Mo's this Friday, January 8 with drink specials.

If you're nice he might take his shirt off.

Actually, even if you're not nice, he'll probably take his shirt off.

Mi Christmas Loca: Drama Drag with Nina Flowers and Nina Montaldo

Enjoy Christmas with the two Ninas (Flowers and Montaldo) at Tracks. Tickets are $10 and if you get 'em now you'll also get access to the Heaven's Lounge VIP area and photo opps with the entertainers.

Tonight at Tracks: DJ Billy Carroll's Nightmare Before Christmas

It's the Tracks annual Christmas party and toy drive tonight so bring in a toy and recieve a complimentary cocktail.

Click the pic to embiggen and see all the details.

Drama Drag with Nina Flowers tonight

Don't miss out on Drama Drag tonight guest-starring Jade from 'RuPaul's Drag Race'.

The rebirth of the gay bar

For the past few years I've heard from PR people, local media, and people in the community that gay bars have been disappearing. Now, Gawker reports that OUT magazine says the trend is reversing and more gay bars are popping up all across the country.