Akron

Akron's LGBTQ+ scene centers on Highland Square, an artistic, gay-friendly neighborhood with gay-owned bars and cafés. The Interbelt Nite Club and Square Nightclub are mainstays for drag, DJ sets, and themed nights, and the city has a history of electing openly gay local officials.

Akron Steam & Sauna is a sauna and bathhouse in Akron. Located at 41 S Case Ave, Akron, OH 44305, USA.

Akron Steam & Sauna

Lively gay nightspot for inventive cocktails, plus DJs & dancing in contemporary digs.

Square Nightclub

Vibrant, colorful music & dancing, plus theme nights, in a converted 1940s theater.

Interbelt Nite Club

Tear-Ez is a bar in Akron. Located at 360 S Main St, Akron, OH 44311, USA.

Tear-Ez

Cocktails Akron 2.0 is a bar in Akron. Located at 33 W Mapledale Ave, Akron, OH 44301, USA.

Cocktails Akron 2.0

Coffeehouse offering carefully sourced java & tea, plus baked goods & a full lunch menu most days.

Angel Falls Coffee Company

Akron Pride Custom Tees is a shop in Akron. Located at 1182 Winter Fern Ave, Akron, OH 44312, USA.

Akron Pride Custom Tees

A workshop designed to help participants develop their TV ideas, led by a producer from the show Broad City. The event is scheduled for February 26, 2026, from 01:00 to 02:30 UTC.

Workshop your TV idea with a Broad City producer

Join Rainbow UA in celebrating its 5th birthday with a happy hour event at The Daily Growler - UA. The event takes place on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the backroom of the venue. Enjoy an evening of celebration with fellow community members. The venue is located at 2812 Fishinger Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221, United States.

The Daily Growler - UA

Rainbow UA's 5th Birthday Happy Hour

An online event focused on discussing intersex health issues and promoting cross-field collaboration.

Connecting Conversations: Advancing Intersex Health Across Fields

Join Brie and Red for the Rainbow UA Pet Adventure Walk and Social club, a monthly community dog walk promoting socialization among dogs, their humans, and dog-friendly individuals in an inclusive environment. The event takes place on the third Sunday of each month at Griggs Park, starting at 10:30 AM, with the walk beginning at 10:45 AM. Participants are encouraged to leash their dogs, bring supplies for cleanup, and look for the Pride flag as a marker. The event is open to individuals aged 18+ or with a responsible adult, and dog-friendly humans without pets are welcome.

Griggs Park

PAWS: Pet Adventure Walk & Social club

Race at the Raffle is a community fundraising event supporting CANAPI’s mission to provide care and services for LGBTQ+ individuals and those affected by HIV. The event takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, starting at 5:30 PM at House Three Thirty in Akron, Ohio. It aims to raise funds for basic needs and essential community support, bringing together supporters, local businesses, and friends for an evening of fun and impact. Early bird tickets are available until March 6th, with options to purchase online or directly through CANAPI. The event features in-person participation, with a duration of approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes.

House Three Thirty

CANAPI's Race at the Raffle

An event for pet owners to participate in a social walk and activities with their pets, fostering community engagement and pet socialization.

Join us for the annual Akron Pride Festival celebrating LGBTQ+ community with entertainment, vendors, and activities.

Akron Pride Festival 2026

Annual Pride celebration featuring community vendors, entertainment, and activities promoting LGBTQ+ pride and inclusion.

Akron Civic Theatre

Cuyahoga Valley Queer Hike is a hiking group for LGBTQ+ individuals (and allies) in Northeast Ohio. Founded in 2019, the group meets monthly for hikes in the Cleveland/Akron area to celebrate nature and build community .

Cuyahoga Valley Queer Hike

GAYME Night OUT is a monthly LGBTQ+ board game and social event held at the Green Dragon Inn Board Game Bar in downtown Akron. Participants gather on the second Monday of each month to play board and card games, enjoy snacks, and socialize in a queer-friendly space .

GAYME Night OUT

Lake Erie Volleyball Association (LEVA) is an LGBTQ+ inclusive volleyball league in Cleveland, offering coed indoor volleyball for players of all skill levels .

Upcoming Events

Workshop your TV idea with a Broad City producer

Rainbow UA's 5th Birthday Happy Hour

Connecting Conversations: Advancing Intersex Health Across Fields

PAWS: Pet Adventure Walk & Social club

CANAPI's Race at the Raffle

PAWS: Pet Adventure Walk & Social club

Akron Pride Festival 2026

Akron Pride Festival 2026

Sports Leagues

Cuyahoga Valley Queer Hike

GAYME Night OUT

Lake Erie Volleyball Association (LEVA)

Community Groups

Businesses & Venues

Akron Steam & Sauna

Square Nightclub

Interbelt Nite Club

Tear-Ez

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