Event poster advertising the Syracuse Gorilla Gay Bar on October 23, 2025, from 7 to 11 PM at Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place, with black background and orange and white text.

Join us Thursday, October 23rd for a very special Guerrilla Gay Bar, hosted by the Rosamond Gifford Zoo and featuring beats by DJ Shaykey and a photo booth by Solon Quinn Studios!

Gorilla Gay Bar @ the Zoo!

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Sizzle & Sass Returns Oct 24

Join us Friday, October 24th for the hottest evening of cabaret in Syracuse! Hosted by the stunning Arya Klos and featuring performers from CNY and NYC!

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IN THE NEWS

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September Happenings…
September Happenings…

Ice cream, gay bar pop ups & a Zoo takeover — queer community is thriving this fall!

Come Out in August, CNY!
Come Out in August, CNY!

August is stacked with queer joy in CNY: Happy Hour (8/8), Co-Working (8/13), LGBTQ Short Film Fundraiser (8/14), Ice Cream Social (8/17), Guerrilla Gay Bar (8/21—secret spot drops at noon), Pride Day at the NYS Fair (8/22), and Big Queer Beach Day at Green Lakes (8/24). Dive into details and RSVP inside.

First Light: Pride in Syracuse, Year-Round
First Light: Pride in Syracuse, Year-Round

Syracuse’s First Light Pride Flag is more than a symbol - it’s a year-round commitment to love, inclusion, and visibility. In a new mini-documentary from Visit Syracuse, local voices reflect on what it means to see the flag flying every day.

Come Out in July, CNY!
Come Out in July, CNY!

Kick-off July with queer joy on tap! Hit our Happy Hour at Salt City Bar tonight (5-9 PM) after snagging a glitter-draped haircut at Ace Lehner’s “Barbershop” pop-up. Then mark your calendar for July’s treats: the sizzling cabaret Sizzle & Sass (7/18), an Ice Cream Social with Guerrilla Gay Café (7/20), and the Guerrilla Gay Bar pop-up (7/24).

UPCOMING EVENTS

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October '25 “GORILLA” Gay Bar
Oct 23
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
October '25 “GORILLA” Gay Bar
Rosamond Gifford Zoo

🎉🌈 Get ready for a wild night at the Gorilla Gay Bar! 🦍🎈

Join us for our iconic annual birthday bash at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo on Thursday, October 23rd from 7 PM to 11 PM. Costumes are encouraged! Featuring beats by DJ Shaykey and a photo booth by Solon Quinn Studios! This year, to support the zoo in providing a fantastic experience for us, we're asking for a $10 entry fee or whatever you can afford.  Every contribution helps keep this annual tradition alive and accessible.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Sizzle & Sass: A New Cabaret Experience
Oct 24
Gilded Club
Sizzle & Sass: A New Cabaret Experience
Gilded Club

A sultry night of cabaret with burlesque, live vocals, drag performances and hosted by the stunning Arya Klos. Tickets on sale now.

Gilded Club
November ‘25 Queer Co-Working Day
Nov 12
Gereblock
November ‘25 Queer Co-Working Day
Gereblock

Bring your laptop, grab a seat, and stay as long as you like. Whether you’re working on a deadline or simply seeking connection and camaraderie, you’ll find it here. Free to attend, RSVP requested.

Gereblock
November ‘25 Queer Happy Hour
Nov 14
Salt City Coffee and Bar
November ‘25 Queer Happy Hour
Salt City Coffee and Bar

Come join us for a fabulous evening of queer networking at Salt City Coffee and Bar! Enjoy half-priced punch, their full cocktail and mocktail menu and array of beers on tap, and of course the company of other queers excited to get the weekend started off right! And if hunger strikes, the market has tons of great food options to explore!

Salt City Coffee and Bar

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Guerrilla Gay Events are Syracuse's premier queer networking events, including Guerrilla Gay Bar and Guerrilla Gay Cafe.

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