It is a new ERA, and this journey is yours to create!
As a young queer person, I always wanted a place where I could explore who I was free from judgment. Finding my community was often frustrated by spaces lacking representation and diversity. That all changed when Naomi was born into the House of Coxx over 10 years ago right here in the Bull City. I was born and raised in Durham, but it wasn’t until I began to truly engage with its amazing 2SLGBTQIA+ community that I was able to find my chosen family and space where I could become the Dix Doll that I am today. Several years ago I began dreaming of a place where the community that shaped me could be preserved and have a consistent home, even as Durham continues to grow and change around it. I am so happy this dream is finally a reality!
Club ERA is Durham’s own Gay, Queer, Trans (and beyond) nightclub and bar, building on the legacy of our Durham predecessors and neighbors from The Power Company, Ringside, and The Bar to Pinhook, Arcana, Queeny's and The Velvet Hippo. It is a space to dance, socialize and celebrate with a community that thrives on music, art and freedom of expression.
So let’s get into what Miss Club ERA gives. Let's go back to the basics, y’all, because the world is just a little too much sometimes. Think classic, old school gay bar with a modern sensibility for a new generation of queer folks. Throw in plenty of inspiration from Studio 54 and the club scene of 80s and 90s New York and Chicago with a twist of early 2000s MTV and a splash of timeless ballroom culture with 10s across the board.
Consistency is key, baby. In addition to regular programming featuring your favorite local talent, you can come 5 nights a week and get your fix of rainbows and unicorns.
Most importantly it is a place that we can call our own, a home for everyone that needs space to be free, safe, and express themselves without judgment. As a queer Afro-Latinx artist owned and operated business, Club ERA is committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and safety of our rich and diverse family. Yes, my love, this is you. You are family!
- Naomi Dix (Owner)
Drink, Drag, Dance, REPEAT!
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