“A new chapter in LGBTQ nightlife is unfolding in Cathedral City as the famous bar Eagle Cathedral City prepares to open in the same space once occupied by the beloved Barracks Bar, which closed after three decades of community and leather-kink culture.
The Eagle name carries a rich legacy in LGBTQ+ nightlife, with roots tracing back to the early 1970s. The original Eagle’s Nest opened in New York City in 1970, setting the tone for a network of independently owned “Eagle” bars that became synonymous with leather, kink, and masculine gay subculture. These venues often serve as safe, affirming spaces for fetish communities while celebrating freedom of expression and camaraderie…”
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