The Disappearing Queer Spaces: Why LGBTQ+ Bars Are Vanishing -The Elusive Queer Space/Bar NONE

The Disappearing Queer Spaces: Why LGBTQ+ Bars Are Vanishing

Don and Gary explore the concerning trend of declining LGBTQ+ bars and queer spaces. This post delves into the potential reasons behind this decline, drawing insights from publications in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and discusses the importance of these spaces for the community.

This week on our episode titled 'The Elusive Queer Space/ Bar None' we dive into what we ‘used’ to call a BAR.                                      In recent years however, a strange thing is happening with bars, not just gay spaces but bars in general. They are disappearing.

Here's what we discuss.

• the possible/probable reasons for the decline and closings
• Gary shares an article written by Ana De Almeida Amaral covered by The Bay Area’s KQED/PBS
• Don shares his article from EATER Magazine on what bars are thriving and why.
• A memorial for Bars gone by (kind of what they do at the Oscars)

And a VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT at the end of the episode so stay tuned

For this episode, we sourced local stories and articles, from KQED, EATER, and The Lesbian Bar Project. This organization is working to raise funds and awareness to support struggling lesbian bars and advocate for the preservation of queer spaces. 

The Lesbian Bar Project

The Lesbian Bar Project | Now Streaming on RTL+ & Roku

     KQED/PBS Station

https://www.kqed.org/news/12029551/san-franciscos-oldest-lesbian-bar-has-been-a-safe-space-for-more-than-60-years

     EATER/Greggor Mattson-Author/Who Needs Gay Bars

https://www.eater.com/23742157/who-needs-gay-bars-greggor-mattson

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