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Denver's Only Lesbian Bar Closes Despite $83K Fundraiser

4/15/2026

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Denver's only lesbian bar, The Pearl, announced its closure after financial struggles.
Supporters raised more than $83,000 on GoFundMe in 48 hours.
By April 14, the bar's LLC was dissolved.
Dom Garcia, the co-owner, expressed disappointment over the lack of communication about the closure.
The Mercury Cafe building's future remains uncertain.

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Story summary

Denver's only lesbian bar, The Pearl, announced its closure after financial struggles.
Supporters raised more than $83,000 on GoFundMe in 48 hours.
By April 14, the bar's LLC was dissolved.
Dom Garcia, the co-owner, expressed disappointment over the lack of communication about the closure.
The Mercury Cafe building's future remains uncertain.