Sahara: NYC’s Lesbian Legacy
PRESENTED BY THE STONEWALL NATIONAL WOMEN’S FUND
ON DISPLAY
February 28th – April 5th
OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, February 28th | 5:00 PM
Stonewall, 1300 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Free event. Refreshments will be served.
RSVP Monique@stonewall-museum.org to attend.
The exhibition celebrates Sahara; a trailblazing lesbian bar opened in 1976 on Manhattan’s Upper East Side by Leslie Cohen and others. More than a nightlife spot, Sahara was a cultural and political hub for queer women—hosting performances, fundraisers, and feminist art.
Expect archival photos, flyers, oral histories, and clips from a companion documentary, plus panels.
SNMAL is working with former patrons, historians, and NYC LGBTQ+ institutions to bring this legacy to life.
