Queer in the Burg
Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Stuff in Harrisburg, PA

This list includes my personal opinions regarding the businesses & organizations on the list ... if you don't like what you see here about your business, group, or organization, you can tell me to remove the listing -just remember, bad publicity is better than no publicity at all!
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The Gay & Lesbian Switchboardof Harrisburg 717 234-0328
PO Box 872
Harrisburg, PA 17108

Phones are staffed Monday throughFriday from 6PM to 10PM.  Call forinformation on gay, lesbian, and bisexual happenings in Harrisburg andin the Central Pennsylvania area.

Rainbow Lighthouse 717 249-0935
PO Box 6474
Harrisburg, PA 17112
www.geocities.com/Eureka/Meeting/3771/home.html
Email: rainbonews@aol.com

A newsletter devoted to lesbian interests.  The newest thing on the block!

The HyperZonk List of Gay, Lesbian,and Bisexual Resources
hyperzonk@millerthought.com

I try to keep this list currentand topical.  Please email me any requests or suggestions you havefor updating this list.  However, please keep in mind that all additionswill be verified, and that the inclusion or exclusion of any item on thislist is completely at my discretion, though I try to be unbiased (at least insofar as listing someone - the comments, however, may be VERY biased!). I can not be held responsible for the results of inclusion or exclusionon this list.  Listings may be removed by the request of the businessowner or his/her authorized representative.  Those who are not listedeven after they have requested a listingare encouraged to remedy that exclusion by posting their own web site. HyperZonk also reminds you that you are the captain of your own ship - visitor fail to visit these places at your own discretion - by viewing this list, youagree to hold all parties involved in this list and its delivery to you harmlessfor any damages of any kind that occur to you as a result of the contents of this page.

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Nightlife
The Pink Lizard 717 939-1123
891 Eisenhower Blvd.
Harrisburg, PA

Lesbian and sports bar.  Games, pool, DJ on selected nights.  Open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night). They also now have a wall set aside that regularly exhibits local lesbian and gay artists' work.

[Jump to Downtown Map] Mary's Brownstone 717 234-7009
412 Forster St.
Harrisburg, PA
Shown on the downtown map.  Country-western/neighborhood bar, some Levis/Leather scene, pooltable.  Very friendly, and the owner supports the community strongly.

[Jump to Downtown Map] Neptune Lounge 717 233-3078
268 North St.
Harrisburg, PA

Shown on the downtown map.  Neighborhood bar, pinball, DJ & dancefloor on weekends, some shows.  Popular for last call on weekends.

[Jump to Downtown Map] Stallions 717 232-3060
706 N. Third St.
Harrisburg, PA
www.stallionsinc.com

Shown on the downtown map.  Nightclub, games, dart board.  DJ on weekends, shows.  Despite its many serious failings, still draws a crowd on Saturday night, and is considered "the place to be," since it hasthe only real nightclub - but lots of people won't even go into the place for any reason, and would rather go to a straight bar - including me.

[Jump to Downtown Map] Strawberry Cafe 717 234-4228
704 N. Third St.
Harrisburg, PA

Shown on the downtown map.  Neighborhood bar, goodjukebox, excellent shot specials.  Nice atmosphere.

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Dining Out
[Jump to Downtown Map] North Street Cafe 717 233-7194
231 North St.
Harrisburg, PA

www.northstreetcafe.com
Shown on the downtown map. Small cafe, light fare, espresso, cappucino, great bagels, newstand. Continuous art exhibit, artist changes every two months; also occasionally special shows. Also includes weekly poetry readings and other performance art events.  Nice place formorning coffee, though some of their "daily flavors" don't do much for me.

The Paper Moon 717 233-0581
268 North St., next to the NeptuneLounge
Harrisburg, PA

Adjoins the Neptune Lounge (on the downtown map). Casual dining, good food, Sunday brunch, good prices, long known for the slowest service (including the last time I was there).  Call forhours, or see their website.

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Retail Stores
[Jump to Downtown Map] The Bare Wall 717 236-8504
712 Green St.
Harrisburg, PA

Shown on the downtown map. Very eclectic mix of beautiful items, gifts, decorations, and cards (someadult cards).  They also rent videos...no porn, but almost everythingelse.

Ideas & Objects 717 234-4505
Strawberry Square at Third & Walnut Streets
Harrisburg, PA

Art, novelties, and gifts.

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AIDS Service Organizations
AIDS Community Alliance 1 800 867-1550 or 717 233-7190
121 State St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
www.aca-pa.com

In addition to other services, offers free andanonymous HIV testing on Tuesdays from 9AM to 8PM.  Call to volunteer, send donations, or if you or someoneyou know needs assistance. The only one left in Harrisburg, so let's dowhat we can to make sure we keep it going. "Now would be a goodtime..."

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Community Organizations
The Gay & Lesbian Switchboard of Harrisburg717 234-0328
PO Box 872
Harrisburg, PA 17108

Phones are staffed Monday throughFriday from 6PM to 10PM.  Call forinformation on gay, lesbian, and bisexual happenings in Harrisburg andin the Central Pennsylvania area.

Business Association of Gays and Lesbians (BAGAL)
PO Box 135
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0135

Dialogue
PO Box 297
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0297

P-FLAG/Harrisburg 717 657-1712
3641 Brookridge Terr.
Harrisburg, PA 17109

Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. The main support organization for our family members and our straight friends. A great place to refer those family members who have a hard time with yourcoming out.

The Pennsmen, Inc.
P.O. Box 401
Harrisburg, PA 17108
www.pennsmen.org

An association of leathermen, bears, and cubs.  Typicalof its genre, this group organizes benefits, parties, bar nights, etc.

Lambda Group/AA 717 234-0328
Twelve-step addictive behavior recovery program, targettedto the lesbian and gay community.  Call for information.

The Pride Festival of Central Pennsylvania
www.harrisburgpride.org

The organizers of the yearly Pride Festival of CentralPennsylvania. *yawn* How oldschool (to clarify: the whole idea of pride eventsis tired, not the website, which is much improved from older versions).

Renaissance Education Association/LSV 717 780-1LSV
Box 2122
Harrisburg, PA 17105

A non-profit organization for transvestites and the transgendered.

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Youth & StudentOrganizations
Bi, Gay and Lesbian Youth Association of Harrisburg(BiGLYAH) 717 234-0328
P.O. Box 60661
Harrisburg, PA 17101-0661
www.biglyah.org

An organization dealing with all aspects of life as agay, bisexual, or lesbian youth.

Pink Triangle of HACC 717 238-5833
Student Activities Office
Harrisburg Area Community College
1 HACC Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110

The lesbian and gay student union of HACC.

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Cultural & ArtisticOrganizations and Places
Central Pennsylvania Womyn's Chorus
PO Box 60426
Harrisburg, PA 17106
www.cpwchorus.org

A chorus of womyn...what more need be said?

Harrisburg Men's Chorus 717 236-SING
PO Box 3302
Harrisburg, PA 17106
www.harrisburgmenschorus.com

It's not  just for gay men... or that's why they didn't call it the "Gay Men's Chorus."  Theydo advertise as being "Gay Affirming," though ... whatever that means.

Lily White & Company, Inc. 717 233-0703 or232-2918
PO Box 703
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0703

Produces gay plays and drag shows benefitting all numberof AIDS service organizations and gay and lesbian groups.  One ofthe highest money raisers for non-profit lesbigay groups in Central Pennsylvania.

Great Outdoors / Susquehanna Club
www.paonline.com/outdoors

They bring a whole new meaning to "camp" - the old meaning.  Expeditions, camping trips ... you get the picture.

Crazy Susan
www.angelfire.com/pa/crazysuzan

They tell me that it's a lesbian band based in York - I have to admit that I'm not familiar with it.

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Religious Groups
Dignity/Central PA
Box 297
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0297

Group for lesbian and gay Catholics.

Fellowship of Light
1820 N. Third St.
Harrisburg, PA 17102

Synagogue accepting of Jewish gays and lesbians.

Lutherans Concerned of Central Pennsylvania 717232-4819
c/o Messiah Lutheran Church
Sixth & Forster Streets
Harrisburg, PA

Addresses concerns of lesbians and gays within the Lutheranchurch.

Metropolitan Community of the Spirit 717 236-7387
2973 Jefferson St.
PO Box 11543
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Email:  mccofthespirit@juno.com
http://www.geocities.com/westhollywood/7329

The Harrisburg branch of the MCC.  Services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 on Sundays.  Open to all.

Unitarian Church of Harrisburg 717 564-4761
Lesbian and Gay Concerns Committee
1280 Clover Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17113

Christian denomination accepting of gays and lesbians.


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