Sahara: NYC's Lesbian Legacy Exhibition

FREE EVENT OPENING/EXHIBIT! 

Opening Reception and Refreshments Saturday, February 28th at 5:00 pm. RSVP [email protected]. 

Location: Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library 1300 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. 

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. Ends April 5th, 2026. 

MUSEUM HOURS: 

Monday - Wednesday & Friday 11:00 am-5:00 pm 

Thursday 11:00 am-8:00 pm 

Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am-3:00 pm

https://stonewall-museum.org/ 

https://stonewall-museum.org/upcoming-exhibitions/ 

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