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Rogue Ale & Spirits Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Court filings show massive debts to suppliers, Lincoln County and the Port of Newport, along with a contested legal claim.
Lollipop Shoppe Is Licked
The Central Eastside music venue and bar announced it will close near Thanksgiving due to rising operational costs.
Cliff’s Set to Close by New Year’s Eve
Co-owner Sierra Luebke says her landlord, upstairs venue The Wonder Ballroom, declined to renew her lease in favor of a new concert-exclusive lounge.
Cider Bite Will Close After a Decade in Business
The Pearl District cidery’s final day of service will be Oct. 19.
Lesbian Bar Doc Marie’s Will Close on Halloween
The Central Eastside nightlife spot has been open since 2022.
Scandals Bar to Close Downtown Location Sept. 21 After 46 Years
Plans are in the works for an all-ages, family-friendly queer space on Northeast Alberta Street.
CC Slaughters Announces Prospective New Owners, Averting Closure
Current CC’s owner Bruce Rice announced plans on June 1 to close the Old Town LGBTQ+ nightclub permanently this Sunday.
A New Queer Bar Could Open in the Buckman Neighborhood by LGBTQ+ Pride Weekend
Peacock co-owner Aaron Grimmer says he believes the buildout in the former Crush Bar space will be done by July.
McMenamins Crystal Hotel to Honor Its LGBTQ+ History With Ceremony, Drag Brunch
The downtown hotel was once called the Majestic Hotel and Club Baths.
Portland LGBTQ+ Dance Club CC Slaughters to Close for Good in August
The Old Town gay bar and its adjoining cocktail lounge’s owner, Bruce Rice, negotiated CC’s’ 2021 reopening with his landlord.
Portland Is Getting Its First Cricket Bar
The Sticky Wicket will serve as a hub for fans of all foreign sports at its location in St. Johns.