# Banning Women Brides Unwelcome at ChiTown Gay Bars By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-03-27 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banning-women-brides-unwelcome-at-chitown-gay-bars References: [chicagotribune](http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-trice-23-mar23,0,1502612.column) In an interesting turn, Chicago [gay bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queer-spirits) are trying to find a way to keep women out. Forget Ladies Night, these bars want Boys Only Night. More specifically, the bars are not big fans of [bachelorette parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davids-bridal-2). The Bride-to-be is usually wearing a phallic shaped something-or-other and is surrounded by drunk women who don't want to be bothered by men. Furthermore, the bacherlorette parties are a reminder of the failed-Proposition 8 and the fact that [gay marriage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-on-the-ledge) is still banned. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Banning Women:** Opportunity for creating exclusive spaces and events for men, targeting specific interests and preferences. - **Boys Only Night:** Potential for organizing themed nightlife events exclusively for men, offering unique experiences and fostering a sense of community. - **Redefining Traditional Celebrations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create alternative celebration spaces and experiences that challenge societal norms and cater to diverse communities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Nightlife:** Opportunity for bars and clubs to rebrand and rethink their offerings to accommodate different preferences and create engaging experiences. - **Event Planning:** Potential for event planners to develop new concepts for exclusive celebrations and nightlife experiences that cater to specific audiences. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create specialized venues and entertainment options that cater to different demographics and celebrate inclusivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Female-Led Nightlife Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightcap.md) - [Inclusive Wedding Planning Firms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-planning-firm.md) - [Festive Bridal Accessory Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-planning1.md) - [LGBTQ+ Wedding Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyy-says-i-do.md) - [Anti-Party Rental Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antiparty-technology.md) - [Stranger Wedding Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invitin.md) - [Pride Month-Focused Mixology Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebratingyou-campaign.md) - [Themed Bachelorette Party Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-bachelorette-party-box.md) - [Cannabis Wedding Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weed-love-to-marry-you.md)