The Third Man Lounge (Detroit Gay Bar/70's and 80's) Color:White and impossible to ignore

and impossible to ignore

In a city with few LGBTQ venues at the time

it marked the end of an era—though its spirit lived on through its successor venues

rose to prominence in the late 1970s and flourished through the 1980s

Madame’s campy one-liners—like “I’m no dummy

The Third Man Lounge (Detroit Gay Bar/70's and 80's) Color:White and impossible to ignoreThe Third Man Lounge Detroit, MI (founded 1973)Opening in 1973, the Third Man Lounge was a cornerstone of Detroits gay nightlife during a vibrant era of community, music, and freedom. Located downtown, it hosted queer patrons, drag shows, and late night connection when many venues were still underground.