Glade Show Lounge

Step back in time to the vibrant 1960s-70s Chinatown nightlife at the Glade Show Lounge! This iconic venue was a cornerstone of Hawaii's LGBTQ+ history, where drag queens and transgender performers dazzled the crowd.

The Glades, as it was affectionately known, was a mahu-friendly club which provided a haven for those seeking solace and community during a time in which acceptance was scarce and hatred often turned deadly, the Glade Show Lounge stood as a beacon of beauty and belonging.

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⟡ “GLADE SHOW LOUNGE” ⟡

Hotel St
Chinatown, Honolulu, Hawai’i
Opened 1962
Closed 1982

2023