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How Bars Are Adapting to Gen Z, the Homebody Generation
Young people are seeking the social connection that bars and restaurants provide.
NITECAP
Aug 191 min read


Why some people stereotype house music as ‘gay’
cultural, historical and social factors that have intertwined house music with LGBTQ+ culture
NITECAP
Jun 101 min read


Preserving Harlem's jazz legacy: From the Cotton Club to present day
"The Cotton Club in Harlem was once considered the epicenter of African American entertainment . . The soulful sound shaped culture and...
NITECAP
Feb 181 min read


Why Was Prohibition Repealed?
December 2024 marks 91 years since the nationwide alcohol ban was repealed. Matt Whittaker provides a short history lesson in this piece...
NITECAP
Dec 5, 20241 min read


Will Cannabis Lounges Compete with Bars & Restaurants for Guests?
“...They're about the social experience.” People can "eat, drink, or smoke at home, but they choose to go out and pay a premium for...
NITECAP
Nov 19, 20241 min read


Stage AE debuts sober space for non-imbibing concertgoers
First Pittsburgh concert venue to provide a permanent “sober space” at all of its events.
NITECAP
Aug 20, 20241 min read


Long-vacant storefront that once housed part of the Stonewall Inn reclaims place in LGBTQ+ history
Stonewall Inn becomes National Monument.
NITECAP
Jun 28, 20241 min read


Juneteenth Spurs Reemergence of Projections Project in Iowa City
Juneteenth lights up night in Iowa City's Projection Project celebrating black civil rights and local leaders.
NITECAP
Jun 25, 20241 min read


The hidden history of Pittsburgh’s bootlegging grandmas and roadhouse queens
Closing out Women's History Month, a glimpse into Pittsburgh's vice history. " Though their stories are mostly invisible in published...
NITECAP
Mar 26, 20241 min read


Black History: The Pioneers that Birthed House Music
Before House Music took off in Europe, before it caught the ear of major labels, and drew millions of fans, it started in Chicago clubs...
NITECAP
Feb 19, 20241 min read


Joe Reilly's work with Pride, nightlife earns Press-Citizen's Person of the Year honor
Iowa City Night Mayor and NITECAP Board member earns recognition. “My work is in programs, is in listening to what our businesses are...
NITECAP
Jan 9, 20241 min read


Brewing belonging: Code of conduct lays out steps for a better beer scene
Pittsburgh regional brewers adopted a code of conduct for navigating inappropriate behaviors and setting a new tone in a male-dominated...
NITECAP
Dec 18, 20231 min read


The Fight for Queer Nightlife
"At its best, queer nightlife is about collectivity and the possibilities born out of conviviality. There’s a fundamental need for...
NITECAP
Jul 31, 20231 min read


The Feminist History Behind the Ladies' Entrance
"Bars may be societal watering holes, but they have rather famously not always been for everyone. Public spaces are often inherently...
NITECAP
Mar 31, 20231 min read


Many Cities Do Not Work for Women
"Visit almost any city in the world and some of these inequalities are evident. Firstly, it is well-documented that many women have...
NITECAP
Mar 14, 20231 min read


Culture Clash? - Goths and Theatre Goers Share Social Space
https://thereader.com/2023/02/08/undead-omahas-dark-nightlife-community-rise-with-noir/ Take a peek into one of nightlife's subculture in...
NITECAP
Feb 19, 20231 min read


A New Generation of Queer Bars are Betting on a More Inclusive Future
"It’s tough to predict the future outlook for LGBTQ+ bars and nightlife, as much remains uncertain for so many types of businesses. But...
NITECAP
Sep 21, 20221 min read


South Florida hospitality Industry Counters State's "Don't Say Gay" Law
Visit Lauderdale has launched an evergreen campaign showing that South Floridians welcome "everyone under the sun."
NITECAP
Apr 19, 20221 min read


21 Lesbian Bars Remain in America. Owners Share Why They Must be Protected
Gay bars in the U.S. most at risk of closing are those that serve women and people of color. Why have lesbians bars dwindled from 200 in the
NITECAP
Jan 26, 20221 min read
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