The Embers Avenue (Legendary Portland LGBTQ Nightclub/1969-2017/Embers Portland/Gay Portland) Size:2XL and a fearless disregard for

and a fearless disregard for norms into something that felt equal parts cabaret

Located on Edgewater Drive

In a city where LGBTQ spaces have always been limited

Every now and then a piece shows up that doesn’t quite fit the usual category — and somehow fits perfectly anyway

When MANTO opened on Canal Street in 1990

The Embers Avenue (Legendary Portland LGBTQ Nightclub/1969-2017/Embers Portland/Gay Portland) Size:2XL and a fearless disregard forEmbers Avenue, also known as Embers Night Club, was a prominent LGBTQ+ nightclub in Portland, Oregon. It opened in 1969 and operated for nearly 50 years before closing its doors in late 2017. The closure was due to health issues faced by the owner, Steve Suss, who suffered a stroke, rendering him unable to continue managing the club. The final night of operation was on November 30, 2017, with the club closing at 2: 30 a. m. on December 1, 2017.