Berlin in detail. Except for the most hard-core places, gay spots get their share of opposite-sex and straight patrons. Berlin's emergence as a gay capital has roots in when sexual scientist Magnus Hirschfeld founded the Scientific Humanitarian Committee, the world's first homosexual advocacy group.
Gay life thrived in the wild and wacky s, driven by a demi-monde that drew and inspired writers like Christopher Isherwood, until the Nazis put an end to the fun in Postwar recovery came slowly, but by the s the scene was firmly re-established, at least in the western city.
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From to , Berlin was governed by an openly gay mayor, Klaus Wowereit. Berlin's scene is especially fickle and venues and dates may change at any time, so make sure you always check the websites or the listings magazines for the latest scoop. Long-running gay party places include SchwuZ , Berghain , Lab. A selection follows. Unless noted, all are geared towards men. Last Saturday of the month. Cafe Fatal All comers descend on SO36 for the ultimate rainbow tea dance, which goes from 'strictly ballroom' to 'dirty dancing' in a flash.
If you can't tell a waltz from a foxtrot, come at 7pm for free lessons. Chantals House of Shame www. CockTail d'Amore www. First Saturday of the month. Gayhane Geared towards gay and lesbian Muslims, but everyone's welcome to rock the kasbah when this 'homoriental' party takes over SO36 with Middle Eastern beats and belly dancing.
G day www. Gegen www. First Friday, alternate months. Girls Town www. Second Saturday, alternate months, September to May. GMF www. Predominantly boyz, but girls are welcome. Horse Meat Disco www. Check website for current location. Irrenhouse The name means 'insane asylum', and that's no joke. Expect the best. Fear the worst. Third Saturday of the month. L-Tunes www. Members www. Revolver www. Second Friday of the month. Easter Berlin One of Europe's biggest fetish fests whips the leather, rubber, skin and military sets out of the dungeons and into the clubs over the long Easter weekend.
