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Menz Bar closed in April, 2020. For a history of Q uses of that space, see the page about 2182 Gottingen.
On October 21, 2022, IndulgeNightclub opened in that space.
"I'm part of this community, and we deserve places we can go to and be proud of." - DougMelanson, on the opening of MenzBar.
Probably 2008-05
DanielMacKay has a 2002 CBC Radio review the menu on minidisc /temp3/
These recordings are in the OralHistoryCategory.
RandallPerry writes: My memories of Menz, and later Mollyz, are varied and rich. It was a safe space for me and others—from day one, I danced there, attended fundraisers and events, drank too much but didn't care, danced some more, fell in love, got my heart broken, fell in love again, retreated there from an abusive relationship, met new friends, danced yet again, and all the while I celebrated life and grounded myself in the world. During my years in Halifax, Raymond Taavel and I never missed celebrating Estonian Independence Day (twice per year, don't you know); and he and I, along with many of the Wayves crew, toasted putting another issue of the magazine to bed. When it was time for me to leave Halifax, Daniel and company threw me a going-away party in the pool table room. And, of course, there was the drag, the glorious drag. These days I'm a few provinces over, but I'll always cherish the house of David and Doug (rest in peace, my man).
Phil Cousins: Oh no! My favourite club in Halifax hands down. Where else could you see a drag show, a drum and bass show and a metal show coexist peacefully in the same space and time? You really took care of the weird and wonderful subcultures and gave us a home and for that I'm hugely grateful.
Brittany MacVicar: Thank you for giving drag a home. Thank you for creating a safer space for LBGTQ2SA+. Thank you for giving musicians a venue to share their music. Thank you for everything else I have not mentioned but has not gone unnoticed. The connections made here, the memories of events, personal transformations of patreons, staff and performers alike have made a huge impact on our community at large. I will really miss this space
Katie IndiCrow: Thanks to all the friends made and for all the awesome music played. Made and formed a lot of friendships at Menz. Special thanks for the Enzyme nights. Thanks to all the staff. Thanks to the performers. Thanks to the owner, even though it is hard to say that knowing some friends found out they lost work through this post on Easter Monday. (Hope you ate first.) Wishing all experiencing the shift speedy tracks to new ventures.
Kellee Taavel: I’m so sorry to hear this . My husband Andre and myself and daughter were given the grand tour by Doug when we visited Halifax in 2012. It was such a unique space! I’m really sorry to hear that it is closing permanently.
Website was MenzMollyzBar.Ca
Positive comments can be posted at MenzBarRocks, brickbats at MenzBarSucks.
