Clubs in the U.S. that have amateur/audition nights

[captainbuddy]

I'm curious how many bars and clubs in U.S. cities have nights scheduled where local guys can audition to be gogo dancers or strippers while patrons are in the venue. 

In Portland, for example, at Silverado guys can show up on Monday nights at 8:00pm and then start dancing in rotation at 9:00pm, and customers can come tip them and get lap dances. At Stag, on Tuesday nights, it's the same deal, a guy can show up at 8 to "audition" at 9pm while the club is open. (The web site says proof of age 21+ and COVID vaccination required).

In my experience, the auditioners weren't always as polished as professional dancers, and they didn't always have "the look," but it was a nice chill night and it was fun to go and be encouraging sometimes.

Back in the day, Boxers n Briefs in St. Louis used to do auditions on Sunday nights during their drag show. New guys who came to audition weren't necessarily expected to dance the whole night, but I think they'd dance and strip to two songs.

I'm curious how many other cities have something similar?

[+ poolboy48220]

Before it closed in 2019, Gold Coast in Detroit had amateur night every Sunday.  I always enjoyed long weekends for the chance to go.

[+ Cock Eyed Optimist]

LeBoy in FT. Lauderdale, has an amateur night contest each Wednesday night, and once a year the monthly winners can compete in a contest for the prize of $5,000.  That contest was held last week.

[jake1973]

On 2/18/2024 at 9:01 AM, Cock Eyed Optimist said:

LeBoy in FT. Lauderdale, has an amateur night contest each Wednesday night, and once a year the monthly winners can compete in a contest for the prize of $5,000.  That contest was held last week.

cool how far down do they strip?

[+ Vegas_Millennial]

35 minutes ago, jake1973 said:

cool how far down do they strip?

Le Boy strippers go down to underwear.  Thongs are common for the professionals.  Most ametuers are wearing boxer briefs.

Edited February 28, 2024 by Vegas_Millennial

[captainbuddy]

I've read that the Corner Pocket in New Orleans has Amateur Night on Fridays. 

[captainbuddy]

On 2/17/2024 at 11:19 AM, captainbuddy said:

I'm curious how many bars and clubs in U.S. cities have nights scheduled where local guys can audition to be gogo dancers or strippers while patrons are in the venue. 
 

According to their websites, Silverado in Portland still does amateur night on Mondays, and Stag still does it on Tuesdays. 

Curious if anyone knows about how auditions or newcomer nights might work at BJ Roosters in Atlanta, Boardwalk Bar in Florida, or Lucky Horseshoe in Chicago?
 

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[captainbuddy]

It looks like Johnsons Tampa advertises Amateur Nights on Wednesday nights: 

https://johnsonstampa.com/events/