Starky's (Portland Oregon LGBTQ Bar and Restaurant/1984-2015) Color:Athletic Heather was a dream you could

was a dream you could listen to: David Lynch’s velvet darkness

and we are not going back underground

when Chicago’s North Side queer scene was growing louder

and themed parties that drew crowds from across the city for nearly three decades

Starky's (Portland Oregon LGBTQ Bar and Restaurant/1984-2015) Color:Athletic Heather was a dream you couldStarky's Restaurant & Bar Portland, OR (19842015) For more than three decades, Starky's was one of Portland's most beloved LGBTQ+ gathering placesa neighborhood institution where brunch was just as important as the nightlife. Opened in 1984 at 2913 SE Stark Street, Starky's occupied a cozy chalet style building in Portland's Kerns neighborhood. More restaurant than dance club, it developed a loyal following thanks to its welcoming atmosphere, hearty