Menjo's (Detroit Gay Bar/1976-2016) Color:Navy Fever still rising

Fever still rising

Tacky’s embodied the raw freedom of its era

serving as a vital space for queer women in the city

and theatrical power

Lynde had a gift for making every appearance memorable

Menjo's (Detroit Gay Bar/1976-2016) Color:Navy Fever still risingMenjos Detroit, Michigan (1976 2016) For four decades, Menjos was one of Detroits most iconic gay bars a legendary dance club and cruising spot that helped define Midwest queer nightlife from the disco era through the 21st century. Opened in 1976 by entrepreneur Foster MacKenzie, Menjos became famous for its massive dance floor, high energy crowds, and unapologetically sexy atmosphere. It was the kind of place where leather, disco, house, pop, and