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X-WR-CALNAME:Queer Brussels Solo: 5 Sober Days in the Gay Quarter
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SUMMARY:Day 1 Morning — Brussels
DESCRIPTION:Grand Place — A UNESCO World Heritage site\, this central square is renowned for its opulent guildhalls and stunning Gothic architecture. · rue-du-marche-au-charbon — Pedestrian street between Grand Place and Fontainas that has anchored Brussels' gay bar scene since the 1990s\, home to Belgica and RainbowHouse.
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
URL:https://www.gayout.com/trips/brussels/5-day-solo-mid-sober-trans-inclusive
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SUMMARY:Day 1 Afternoon — Brussels
DESCRIPTION:2be-brussels — Men's underwear and swimwear shop on Rue du Lombard\, in the gay bar district around Rue du Marché au Charbon.
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
URL:https://www.gayout.com/trips/brussels/5-day-solo-mid-sober-trans-inclusive
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SUMMARY:Day 1 Evening — Brussels
DESCRIPTION:cave — Queer techno party with a kinky dress code\, running for about eight years\; editions pop up at Barrio and at UMI in central Brussels.
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
URL:https://www.gayout.com/trips/brussels/5-day-solo-mid-sober-trans-inclusive
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SUMMARY:Day 2 Morning — Brussels
DESCRIPTION:Atomium — An iconic landmark and museum offering panoramic city views and unique exhibitions within its futuristic spheres. (book ahead) · Browse Rue des Fripiers / Kleerkopersstraat in City Centre — start at Think Twice\, Episode · brussels-pride-route — Belgian Pride\, the national LGBTQ+ march through central Brussels\, held each May since 1996\, passing the gay bars of Rue du Marche au Charbon.
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
URL:https://www.gayout.com/trips/brussels/5-day-solo-mid-sober-trans-inclusive
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SUMMARY:Day 2 Afternoon — Brussels
DESCRIPTION:rile-books — Small independent bookshop on Rue des Commerçants in central Brussels\, selling art\, theory and culture titles in English and French. · homo-erectus-brussels — Small\, busy queer bar at the Bourse end of Rue du Marché au Charbon\, run by the team behind the Spit It Out shop.
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
URL:https://www.gayout.com/trips/brussels/5-day-solo-mid-sober-trans-inclusive
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SUMMARY:Day 2 Evening — Brussels
DESCRIPTION:Dinner then an easy evening.
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
URL:https://www.gayout.com/trips/brussels/5-day-solo-mid-sober-trans-inclusive
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SUMMARY:Day 3 Morning — Brussels
DESCRIPTION:Rue du Marché au Charbon / Kolenmarkt — This street and its surrounding area form the historic heart of Brussels' LGBTQ+ nightlife and community\, home to many long-standing queer bars and cafes.
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
URL:https://www.gayout.com/trips/brussels/5-day-solo-mid-sober-trans-inclusive
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SUMMARY:Day 3 Afternoon — Brussels
DESCRIPTION:le-belgica-brussels — Busy\, cheap gay bar on Rue du Marché au Charbon\, Brussels' main gay street\, with a young mixed crowd and DJs late into the night. · genres-pluriels-brussels — Brussels association for trans\, intersex and gender-variant people\, based at the RainbowHouse on Rue du Marché au Charbon.
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
URL:https://www.gayout.com/trips/brussels/5-day-solo-mid-sober-trans-inclusive
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SUMMARY:Day 3 Evening — Brussels
DESCRIPTION:the-agenda-brussels — Queer bar at Plattesteen 18-20 by the gay quarter\, with drag shows\, drag-TV viewing parties and quiz nights on its calendar.
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
URL:https://www.gayout.com/trips/brussels/5-day-solo-mid-sober-trans-inclusive
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SUMMARY:Day 4 Morning — Brussels
DESCRIPTION:Slow start — coffee and a wander.
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
URL:https://www.gayout.com/trips/brussels/5-day-solo-mid-sober-trans-inclusive
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SUMMARY:Day 4 Afternoon — Brussels
DESCRIPTION:station-bxl-1600 — Bear and mature men's bar on Rue du Marché au Charbon in Brussels' gay quarter\, with dancing space and dark corners. · ex-aequo-brussels — Brussels sexual-health association for gay and bi men on Rue des Grands Carmes\, near the Marché au Charbon gay quarter.
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
URL:https://www.gayout.com/trips/brussels/5-day-solo-mid-sober-trans-inclusive
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SUMMARY:Day 4 Evening — Brussels
DESCRIPTION:la-reserve-1541 — Long-running gay bar a minute from the Grand-Place in Brussels\; coffee and beer in the afternoon\, livelier at night.
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
URL:https://www.gayout.com/trips/brussels/5-day-solo-mid-sober-trans-inclusive
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SUMMARY:Day 5 Morning — Brussels
DESCRIPTION:Slow start — coffee and a wander.
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
URL:https://www.gayout.com/trips/brussels/5-day-solo-mid-sober-trans-inclusive
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SUMMARY:Day 5 Afternoon — Brussels
DESCRIPTION:les-grands-carmes-brussels — City-backed LGBTQIA+ space at Rue des Grands Carmes 20-22 with a bar\, exhibitions and events\; Ex Aequo and Genres Pluriels share the building. · fuse-club-1609 — Big Marolles techno club on Rue Blaes\, historically home to the gay party La Démence\; open Friday and Saturday 23:00-07:00. · flash-club-1611 — Long-running gay Sunday-night party in central Brussels\, roughly 22:30 to 05:00\; check the current venue before going.
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
URL:https://www.gayout.com/trips/brussels/5-day-solo-mid-sober-trans-inclusive
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SUMMARY:Day 5 Evening — Brussels
DESCRIPTION:Dinner then an easy evening.
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
URL:https://www.gayout.com/trips/brussels/5-day-solo-mid-sober-trans-inclusive
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