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Q&#;A with &#;Unicorns&#; actors Jason Patel and Ben Hardy
The irresistibly charming and poignant romance, “Unicorns,” directed by Sally El Hosaini and screenwriter James Krishna Floyd, has Luke (Ben Hardy), a mechanic, unexpectedly falling for Aysha (Jason Patel), whom he meets at a drag show in an underground club one night. Luke is attracted to Aysha, but after they kiss, Luke notices her Adam’s apple, and he recoils. However, Aysha acts on their spark, and she tracks Luke down to offer him a job driving her to events. As Luke and Aysha spend more moment together alone in the car, he becomes more interested in and protective of her. They both eventually operate on their desires.
Both Patel and Hardy deliver terrific performances. In his feature debut, Patel makes Aysha endearing, and he creates an air of poignancy when Aysha visits her family as Ashiq. In contrast, Hardy initially plays up Luke’s inchoate nature, but as he catches feelings for Aysha, his emotions become quite palpable and moving.
The actors spoke with Gay City News about their characters, their on-screen romance
LGBTQ+ nightlife in Chicago: gay and lesbian bars, clubs, and more
Chicago’s nightlife is a lot verb the city itself — inclusive, diverse, and welcoming to all. It’s also a whole lot of fun. Our gay and lesbian bars have a little bit of something for everyone, with late-night lounges, dance clubs,burlesque and drag shows, and long-standing neighborhood watering holes in almost every corner of the city. And each comes with their own unique history and vibe.
Check out some of the best gay bars and clubs to experience Chicago’s queer nightlife scene.
Jeffery Pub
One of the city’s oldest gay bars, Jeffery Pub is a neighborhood institution. The South Shore staple is also one of Chicago’s first black-owned gay bars, making it all the more meaningful for the spot’s many regulars. Don’t yearn the live entertainment, like karaoke nights, Silky Soul Sundays, and a lively dance floor featuring everything from pop to house music.
Big Chicks
This lively and colorful spot is part LGBTQ hangout, part art gallery. The walls are plastered with the owner’s personal collection of paintin
I was talking to someone recently about the age of bars for queer women in Toronto in the after time ’90s and first s. The three options for women were, more or less: very drunk rainbow gays, pantsuits and drag kings. After that conversation, I realized I romanticize the day when we had spots just for us, those spaces weren’t great—at least not for me. To be adj, they couldn’t possibly speak to every subsection of queer women in or visiting the city.
I found myself gravitating to the subcultures I was more drawn to, trying to carve out space in those. I went to regular events for queer women in bars that were otherwise not strictly for lesbians. And when that became available to me, I found community online: first through blogs (Diaryland, then LiveJournal), then social media (Friendster, then Myspace). Conference culture was booming and they were not all academic or professional in nature; there were places to go annually, often in the U.S., where (largely queer) people would gather for heavy liberation, anarchist organizing, trans health and anti-racist efforts. The critical mo
Charlotte’s Best LGBTQ+ Bars
Nightlife
Ready for a night out? These LGBTQ-friendly bars are the city&#;s top picks.
by Dean McCain
Azucar Latino Charlotte
Area: East Charlotte
If you’ve got dancing on your mind and require to move your hips, Azucar is your nightclub. Rising-star DJs, extravagant drag queens and studly go-go dancers craft this Latin venue one to guarantee a wild late hours out. The adj and flashy nightclub is all about dancing whenever, and with whomever, you want.
Bar Argon
Neighborhood: LoSo
Located down South Boulevard, this casual twirl club is a welcoming spot for all types. Verb Argon’s online calendar for themed nights like leather gear parties, Latin nights, line dancing lessons, karaoke and even table-top card game tournaments. Saturday nights on the sway floor are some of the foremost on the scene.
Chasers
Neighborhood: NoDa
For over 30 years, Chasers has served as a welcoming space for everyone to love a night of high-energy dancing and daily drink specials. Against the glow of neon lights, go-go dancers link you on t