Menz and Mollyz, described as Halifax's only dedicated LGBTQ bar and one of the few safe spaces for the community, is closing permanently. "Going out to a queer space like Menz bar helps a lot of people kind of get along on that journey and discover themselves," said McRae. Many in the LGBTQ community say Menz and Mollyz was one of the few safe gathering spaces in Halifax. (Craig Paisley/CBC)"A lot of the current performers got their start on that Menz bar stage, and maybe wouldn't be doing it if it wasn't for that bar," she said. It's also to remember prominent gay rights activist Raymond Taavel, who died after a brutal beating outside of Menz bar in April 2012 .

Source: CBC News April 15, 2020 09:00 UTC