Badlands Portland Explained

Badlands Portland
Logo Image:Badlands Portland logo.png
Address:110 Northwest Broadway
City:Portland, Oregon
Country:United States
Owner:TJ Bruce

Badlands Portland, or simply Badlands, is a gay bar in Portland, Oregon. Established in 2024, the bar operates in the space that previously occupied Embers Avenue (1969–2017), in Old Town Chinatown.

Description

The gay bar Badlands Portland operates at the intersection of Broadway and Couch in the northwest Portland part of Old Town Chinatown.[1] The LGBT-owned business[2] hosts disc jockeys and has approximately 40 screens that play music videos. Badlands also hosts a variety of events such as dance parties, drag bingo and shows, karaoke, pool tournaments, trivia, and viewing parties for television shows.[3]

History

Badlands Portland occupies the space formerly held by Embers Avenue, a renowned LGBTQ+ nightclub that operated from 1969 until its closure in 2017.[4] In January 2018, owner TJ Bruce acquired the building, initiating extensive renovations to modernize the venue while preserving its historical essence.[5] These efforts culminated in the grand opening of Badlands on June 12, 2024, during Pride Month, symbolizing a renewed commitment to the LGBTQ community.[6] [7] The bar is part of the chain Splash, which is based in California.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024-06-07 . Downtown Portland’s Newest LGBTQ+ Bar, Badlands, Will Finally Open Next Week . 2024-06-12 . Willamette Week . en . 2024-06-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240609045734/https://www.wweek.com/culture/2024/06/07/downtown-portlands-newest-lgbtq-bar-badlands-will-finally-open-next-week/ . live .
  2. News: Ferrannini . John . June 3, 2024 . SF Badlands LGBTQ nightclub to be run by new company . The Bay Area Reporter . June 12, 2024 . June 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240606100054/https://www.ebar.com/story.php?ch=news&sc=news&id=333564 . live .
  3. Web site: Profenna . Chiara . 2024-06-11 . Badlands opens in former Embers space, giving Portland a new LGBTQ+ venue . 2024-06-12 . . en . 2024-06-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240611201105/https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2024/06/badlands-opens-in-former-embers-space-giving-portland-a-new-lgbtq-venue.html . live .
  4. Web site: KATU Staff . March 31, 2017 . End of an Era: Embers closes doors permanently . November 18, 2024 . KATU.com.
  5. Web site: Raineri . Joe . June 12, 2024 . Gay bar returns to Northwest Portland with new name . November 18, 2024 . KGW.com.
  6. Web site: Cozart . Josh . June 12, 2024 . Badlands Portland, new LGBTQ+ space revives old Embers location . November 18, 2024 . KOIN.com.
  7. Web site: Ballinger . Madison . December 21, 2023 . Good Drinks and Good Vibes: A New LGBTQ+ Spot, Badlands, Set to Open in the Old Town Area . November 18, 2024 . What Now Portland.

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