Shona Neary / Sketchy Shona
My growing guide to queer bars, clubs, parties, festivals and collectives across Berlin, New York, Dublin, Da Nang and Cape Town.
A personal list, not a directory
I am a queer artist, and these are places, parties, festivals and collectives I recommend to queer creatives. The list is personal and still growing. Some names are permanent venues; others are events that move between spaces. Check each current programme, address, opening hours and access information before making plans.
Berlin
Bars and places: Silver Future, Möbel Olfe, Tenns Bar, KitKatClub, OXI, Monster Ronson's Ichiban Karaoke and Crack Bellmer.
Parties and collectives: Hoe__mies, Pornceptual, Cuddles, Gegen, tracey and LP Service, a Berlin event series.
WHOLE Festival is a festival rather than a fixed venue. Check its current location and dates before travelling.
New York
House of Yes and Mood Ring in Brooklyn, Basement in New York City, and Cubbyhole in Manhattan. My New York guide also includes 3 Dollar Bill, Stonewall Inn and Henrietta Hudson.
Dublin
Street 66 is a queer bar I recommend in Dublin. The Thomas House, Lucky's and The George are also on my Dublin list.
Da Nang
Q Bar is one of the places I recommend in Da Nang.
Cape Town
The Duchess is on my Cape Town list.