Sahara: NYC's Lesbian Legacy Exhibition

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 05 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

1300 E Sunrise Blvd | Fort Lauderdale

TransMedia Group
Publisher/HostTransMedia Group
Sahara: NYC's Lesbian Legacy Exhibition
Advertisement
The exhibition celebrates Sahara; a trailblazing lesbian bar opened in 1976 on Manhattan’s Upper East Side by Leslie Cohen and others.
About this Event

FREE EVENT OPENING/EXHIBIT! 


Opening Reception and Refreshments Saturday, February 28th at 5:00 pm. RSVP [email protected]


Location: Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library 1300 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304. 


The exhibition celebrates Sahara; a trailblazing lesbian bar opened in 1976 on Manhattan’s Upper East Side by Leslie Cohen and others. More than a nightlife spot, Sahara was a cultural and political hub for queer women—hosting performances, fundraisers, and feminist art. Expect archival photos, flyers, oral histories, and clips from a companion documentary, plus panels. SNMAL is working with former patrons, historians, and NYC LGBTQ+ institutions to bring this legacy to life. Ends April 5th, 2026. 


MUSEUM HOURS: 

Monday - Wednesday & Friday 11:00 am-5:00 pm 

Thursday 11:00 am-8:00 pm 

Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am-3:00 pm


https://stonewall-museum.org/ 

https://stonewall-museum.org/upcoming-exhibitions/ 


Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1300 E Sunrise Blvd, 1300 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Fort Lauderdale

YogaFestFL 2.28.26
Sat, 28 Feb at 09:00 am YogaFestFL 2.28.26

Esplanade Park

South Florida Travel & Adventure Show 2026
Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 am South Florida Travel & Adventure Show 2026

Broward County Convention Center

ART13 Pop UP Gallery at Blueoceans during Las Olas Art Fair
Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 am ART13 Pop UP Gallery at Blueoceans during Las Olas Art Fair

Las Olas Blvd, Downtown Ft Lauderdale

38th Annual Las Olas Art Fair Part II
Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 am 38th Annual Las Olas Art Fair Part II

620 E Las Olas Blvd

ART13 Pop UP Gallery at Blueoceans during Las Olas Art Fair
Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 am ART13 Pop UP Gallery at Blueoceans during Las Olas Art Fair

1117 E Las Olas Blvd

BFA Art Walls Mural Fest
Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 am BFA Art Walls Mural Fest

History Fort Lauderdale

Kayaking or Mini boat in Fort Lauderdale (Gay, Lesbian, LGBT)
Sat, 28 Feb at 11:30 am Kayaking or Mini boat in Fort Lauderdale (Gay, Lesbian, LGBT)

Las Olas Paddle Boards, Boats & Kayaks

Oceanside Baptism & Worship (All Are Welcome)
Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm Oceanside Baptism & Worship (All Are Welcome)

Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (Oceanside, behind basketball courts)

Stroke & Flow: Meditate and Paint
Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm Stroke & Flow: Meditate and Paint

Lafayette Hart Park

Paws for a Cause at The Wharf FTL
Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm Paws for a Cause at The Wharf FTL

The Wharf Fort Lauderdale

Hula Class with an Island Princess!
Sat, 28 Feb at 01:00 pm Hula Class with an Island Princess!

5975 N Federal Hwy Suite 138, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Fort Lauderdale is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Fort Lauderdale Events