Hello, Bucket Listers! It’s Saint Patrick’s Day weekend. Enjoy the downtown parade on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and the 75 degree weather on Monday. This week’s theme is culture, with stories about what is next after the Mercury Cafe closes, a Month of Photography exhibit, the Gen Z Film Festival and an American dream story that began with Ethiopian food. But before all that, a reminder to please take our annual survey. We need your feedback to make Bucket List the best possible experience for you. Plus, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card.
The Mercury Cafe Closes; Pearl Divers Moves In
After 50 years, the Mercury Cafe is closing—but it’s not the end of the story. Taking over the space is The Pearl, a sapphic-centered, trans-inclusive bar and venue led by the team behind Pearl Divers and Sapphic Collective. The new owners say they’ll preserve the Merc’s legacy while bringing fresh energy with vegan eats, late-night coffee, dancing and underground music. Longtime fans can expect to see the venue’s iconic astrology murals and poetry slams stay, alongside new drag shows and queer parties. Cassis Tingley’s story for us details the venue’s legacy and the new owner’s plans to revitalize it.
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