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I finally returned to a queer club after 15 months of lockdown. As someone on the sweaty NYC dance floor spilled a drink on me, I felt at home again.

Moises Mendez IIJul 1, 2021, 23:21 IST

The author at the grand opening of the Q in New York City.Minu Han for Insider

Before the pandemic, my best nights were spent in gay bars.
Once they closed down for over a year, I felt disconnected from the queer community I longed for.
With bars reopening, I had a blast at a new queer space in New York City during Pride Weekend.

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The pandemic forced the closures of some of New York City's most beloved gay bars.

Go-go dancer at the Q in New York City Minu Han for Insider

During Pride Weekend, I went to the grand opening of the Q, a celebrity-backed queer bar in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of New York City.

Actor Zachary Quinto tipping a go-go dancer at the Q in New York City Minu Han for Insider

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Within 10 minutes of walking into the bar, someone bumped into me, spilling half of my cocktail on my outfit. Nature is healing.

Men look in the mirror at the bathroom at the Q. Minu Han for Insider

The Q was filled with beautiful people, eye-catching art, and lots of dancing.

A clubgoer rocks a pink dress at the Q. Minu Han for Insider

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At the Q, head straight to the top floor. That's where the party's at.

Partygoers dance the night away. Minu Han for Insider

I appreciated being surrounded by other people of color in a queer space.

Two men dancing on each other at the Q in New York City Minu Han for Insider

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It's okay to be anxious when re-entering society after the pandemic, but I'm thrilled to get back to where I enjoy myself most.

Two men kiss at the Q in New York City. Minu Han for Insider

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