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Changes Turns 22

Wallingford’s only gay bar, Changes, is celebrating 22 years in Wallingford Friday. And Saturday.  And Sunday.  And MONDAY too!

And we’re all invited!

Changes is one of the longest running gay bars in all of Seattle.  The bar opened in 1989, under the name The Rat Hole.  Since then,  Changes has outlasted many competitors.  And, true to type (gay bar type, that is) Changes is always committed to sponsoring local gay sports programs.

This weekend’s anniversary celebration is a big “thank you” to the bar’s numerous patrons over the years.  Drop in and wish ’em a happy anniversary.

Here’s an overview:

  • Friday is the owner Floyd’s birthday.  Changes will feature drink specials, games, a drag number, and giveaways.  Aunt Flo will be there!
  • Saturday & Sunday.  More drinks, more fun, more dancing.
  • Monday the 31st you can help the Changes Volleyball team raise money by ordering up a 3 course spaghetti dinner — for just $10.  Salad, spaghetti with Seth’s special sauce, garlic bread, & a dessert.  Money raised will go toward volleyball player’s dues and practice space.  Food starts around 7pm.

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Chris Witwer

Chris S. Witwer likes to call herself Wallyhood’s “Lower Wallingford Correspondent.” Chris is a former Texan (is there any such thing?) who came to Seattle in 2005 for three reasons: weather, scenery, and coffee culture. It has taken her four years to begin to understand Seattle humor, but she’s getting there. Chris is a bureaucrat by day, and caffeine-fueled blogger when she’s not reading novels or pretending to write one. She lives with her partner, Laura, and two cats — Dolce and Molly, and uses the internet to make fun of stuff on her personal blog, http://felsputzer.wordpress.com.

This Post Has 8 Comments

  1. Frankie January 26, 2011

    How straight friendly is it? I have always been tempted to go in for karaoke and cocktails, but I am intimidated by it’s gay-divey-ness. It’s like a gay version of the Grizzled Wizard.

  2. FreGirl January 26, 2011

    It’s very gay boy really. But they have been very nice when we’ve been in there and if there is anything weirder in a really gay boy bar than straight people – it’s lesbians! 🙂

  3. Frankie January 26, 2011

    Thanks FreGirl. I might try it out.

  4. Chris W. January 26, 2011

    @Frankie. They’re very friendly! Just walk in, say happy anniversary, and the rest will take care of itself!

  5. Joey January 27, 2011

    @Frankie, the bar is very straight friendly. On some karaoke nights there are more straight girls and guys than gays. The drink are very affordable and the service is always freindly.

    Thanks again Wallyhood blog for featuring our event!

  6. kolokolo January 29, 2011

    I remember going in long ago.. feeling awkward as I was by myself. I had friendly conversation etc. I was made welcome.. me, a single middle aged woman alone.

    I am coming to celebrate.. much thanks to inclusive friendly lives.

  7. Chris W. January 29, 2011

    We went last night. It was awkward for a sec, til we got a seat at the bar. Then we were joined by the friendliest travel industry employee there ever was. What an enjoyable conversation we had! And the drinks were pretty excellent too!

  8. Native January 29, 2011

    A very wonderful place for both gays and straights. This is the epitome of a neighborhood bar. I am straight, have gone there for several years and have always been treated extremely well. Great drinks, great service, great food, and great people there.

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