Copa

If you want to dance, this is it in OKC.  Yes, it's a gay bar, but don't all the people love watching cute mostly naked people dancing?  Yes, yes we do.  The drinks are cheap, the straws are florescent, and the vibe is inclusive.  It's entirely possible I've been there with someone who danced so hard, she sprained her ankle ... and kept dancing.  And no, that person wasn't Cher, but it could have been.  The Copa is so fantastic that Cher could have been there.  

Dance on.

I LOVE the Copa.  This is my all-time favorite club in the entire world.

Some of my best memories from my early 20's are at this place.  It's very disco-disco inside with the colorful lights.  I like this place because everyone is welcome -- men, women, black, white, yellow, straight, gay, and bi.  

They have different theme nights, but Tuesday has always been the best. They have sexy body/dance competitions and drag shows, which are always fun to watch and participate in.  The music is great, with a mix of top 40 and house.  

Like I said... I LOVE this place, and I hope to return some day.

Bring your sequins, lungs-of-steel and dancing pants for a night to remember at the Copa and don't plan on leaving one minute before 1:45 a.m. You will find yourself in distress and longing for more when they play "Hit the Road Jack" as the last song of the night.

Plan on seeing the person you least expect because although it is a gay club, it is straight-friendly and you will see an influx of all kinds of people. The dance floor is packed on Saturday nights and the drinks are so strong that you will find yourself dancing by 1am even though you were just telling your friend "you couldn't pay me to get on the dance floor." Come early on Saturdays or plan for a long wait in line.

Tuesday's at the Copa are the men's underwear competition, Thursday's are the women's panty competition and both are something that everyone should experience at least once because it is SO MUCH FUN.

When you become overwhelmed by all the cigarette smoke, walk over to Gusher's and grab a bite to eat and a stiff drink in a smoke-free environment.