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Closed for Months Due to COVID, San Francisco Gay Sex Venue Reopens as 'Jack-Off Club'
Closed since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, gay sex venue Eros on upper Market Street in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood has re-opened as a "jack-off club," its co-owner told the Bay Area Reporter.
Future of SF Eagle in Question
The future of the South of Market bar the Eagle is in question as the community wonders what will happen to the leather-themed establishment following the sale of its building.
Bar or Restaurant? The Big Issue in Pandemic-Struck Brussels
The big question on the streets is: when is a bar a bar and when is a bar a restaurant? And more importantly, does the distinction really help contain the pandemic?
Texas Governor Gives OK For Bars to Begin Reopening
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday allowed bars to begin reopening in Texas for the first time since June, ending a lockdown that began during a massive coronavirus outbreak that became one of the deadliest in the nation.
UK Nightclub Owner G-A-Y to File Lawsuit Over 10PM Curfew
London-based G-A-Y, a nightclub operating business, is preparing to file a lawsuit against the UK Department of Health over a 10pm curfew.
Historic Boston Nightclubs Ramrod and Machine Permanently Closed
Ramrod and Machine, the last two queer nightclubs in Boston's Fenway neighborhood, permanently shuttered their doors just before quarantine and won't be coming back.
Watch: A Fifth West Hollywood Gay Bar Closes Due to COVID
A fifth gay bar in West Hollywood, Calif. is closing for good after being hard hit by COVID.
Watch: The Past and Future of NYC's Lesbian Bars
Did you know there are only three operating lesbian bars in NYC? This is their story.
West Hollywood Gay Bar Rage Permanently Closes Amid Pandemic
Rage, the iconic dance club in West Hollywood, Calif., has become a causality of the COVID-19 pandemic, having recently closed its doors permanently.
West Hollywood Gay Bar Shutters, Victim of COVID Downturn
A West Hollywood gay bar has announced it will be closing its doors for good after negotiations with the landlord failed to secure the space for a reopening after five months of closure due to COVID-19.
Oasis Reopens Rooftop Bar Aug. 14
Good news for nightlife fans. Oasis, the popular SoMa nightclub, announced plans to re-open its rooftop bar on August 14, with proper social distancing rules in effect Fridays through Sundays.
SF Castro's Badlands to Close Permanently
The Castro nightclub Badlands at 4121 18th Street will not be reopening, according to a post on its Facebook page.
Moby Dick Fundraisers Support Bar, Staff
Moby Dick, the popular Castro district bar, is raising funds for employees and the owners' expenses in two online fundraisers.
Americans Want These Safety Precautions in Place Before Attending Events
The survey of 2,000 Americans found the majority are eschewing in-person events and parties — but there's always an exception to the rule.
Actor John Cameron Mitchell to Appear at Save Julius' Bar Online Fundraiser
Iconic LGBTQ+ screenwriter and star to appear at online fundraiser for legendary NYC bar.
NYC Gay Venues Julius' Bar and Therapy at Risk of Permanent Closure
Staples of NYC's LGBTQ+ nightlife could permanently close as a consequence of the pandemic.
SF Queer-Owned Bar Jolene's Faces Lawsuit, Demands for Change
Jolene's Bar and Restaurant in the Mission district is embroiled in twin controversies — a lawsuit from one former owner, and anonymous allegations of employee mistreatment, manipulation, racism, and cover-ups of alleged sexual assaults.
Amid Rising Coronavirus Cases, Palm Springs Unites
With an economic hit $30 million in lost revenue and a surge of new cases, Palm Springs is digging deep to connect people and businesses with the resources they need to stay healthy and financially solvent.
Naked Men and Drunks: England Assesses the Reopening of Pubs
It seems to have been more like a typical Saturday night than a drunken New Year's Eve.
LGBTQ Nightlife in NYC Faces a Long Road Ahead
"The outpouring of love and donations on the various platforms has been incredible. But we need continued support until we reopen," says Henrietta Hudson owner Lisa Cannistraci. "I'm not going to lose the bar. I'm not going to let it happen."
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