We’re picking up right where we left off last historical episode, with John Eddy searching for a space for the Metropolitan Capitolites’ first bar. This episode will journey from the 70s to the 80s, where Queer visibility is increasing across the city. Featuring gays lining up in public to dance, lesbian bars with sticky floors, exclusive sound systems and large dance floors, Drag performances, and more, join us to learn about some of the District’s most iconic bars. 

Journey with us from prohibition to the late ‘60s as we explore how Queer bars have shaped and influenced Queer community in D.C. Featuring Odessa Madre (aka the Lady Al Capone), Black Broadway, the Lavender Scare, the longest running Black Queer bar in the district, journey entries from Ladd Forrester, and much more, as we explore some noteworthy spots in history and investigate how and why the Queer bar community has changed so much. 

In this episode, we’ll explore some noteworthy spots in history and investigate how and why the Queer bar community has changed so much.