So it’s fitting that the organizers are reimagining what Micky’s can provide beyond partying, in this case, by offering a live event that doesn’t require you to be wasted to enjoy the show.įor regulars at Micky’s, seeing the bar in daylight can be disorienting, but also invigorating. Gay bars and clubs are among the few establishments that offer queer people the chance to socialize without fear of exclusion or worse. “The Mic,” a new poetry-rooted performance series that launched in March, has found an unexpected home at Micky’s, and a time slot - 7 to 9 p.m. Among the liveliest venues is Micky’s, a two-story nightclub hosting drag shows and DJs, and this year’s Pride felt much the same there as in prepandemic years - except for a new event last Tuesday evening featuring a fresh form of queer expression: a gay open-mic night. During Pride Month, every gay bar and club in WeHo, as it’s colloquially known, is filled to the brim with partygoers dancing to blasting music as go-go dancers strip for tips. West Hollywood is known as the Los Angeles epicenter of the LGBTQ community.
