Starky's (Portland Oregon LGBTQ Bar and Restaurant/1984-2015) Color:Athletic Heather and we are not going

and we are not going back underground

and social space captures a fascinating chapter of pre-AIDS gay Atlanta—when the boundaries between health club

and unapologetically bold

and themed parties that drew crowds from across the city for nearly three decades

Starky's (Portland Oregon LGBTQ Bar and Restaurant/1984-2015) Color:Athletic Heather and we are not goingStarky's Restaurant & Bar Portland, OR (19842015) For more than three decades, Starky's was one of Portland's most beloved LGBTQ+ gathering placesa neighborhood institution where brunch was just as important as the nightlife. Opened in 1984 at 2913 SE Stark Street, Starky's occupied a cozy chalet style building in Portland's Kerns neighborhood. More restaurant than dance club, it developed a loyal following thanks to its welcoming atmosphere, hearty