Bijou Theater Chicago (Chicago Gay Porno Theater/1970-2015) Size:2XL and relied on the space

and relied on the space for decades

as Pride celebrations were just beginning to take shape beyond the coasts

nestled at 231 S

it opened in 1980 and became known for its no-nonsense atmosphere

The Runaways were already breaking them — and Joan Jett was right at the center

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