KXAN

Austin LGBTQ+ bar at risk of closure again, scrambles to fundraise before Aug. 31 deadline

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Red River Street’s LGBTQ+ bar and nightclub Cheer Up Charlies said it’s at risk of closure if it doesn’t make up nearly $60,000 in back rent by the end of the month. Cheer Ups posted ...
KVUE

Austin LGBTQ+ bar Cheer Up Charlies acquired by PRIDE Holdings Group

AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin LGBTQ+ bar previously at risk of closure has now been acquired by new management. A national company called PRIDE Holdings Group acquired Cheer Up Charlies, which has served ...
Austin American-Statesman

Cheer Up Charlies to be acquired by LGBTQ holdings company

Just weeks after Cheer Up Charlies garnered headlines for nearly closing its doors forever due to unpaid rent, news broke today that the iconic Austin hangout will be acquired by a Florida company ...
KVUE

Cheer Up Charlies raises enough to stay open after threat of closure

Last week, staff with the popular LGBTQ+ club and venue said they had less than two weeks to come up with $58,000 in back-rent or they would be locked out of their Red River Street location in ...
KXAN

Pride Holdings Group acquires Cheer Up Charlie’s, previous owners will stay on

The video attached to this story originally aired on Aug. 22, 2025. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin LGBTQ+ bar Cheer Up Charlie’s, which has recently faced financial struggles, has been bought by a Florida ...
The Business Journals

Cheer Up Charlies acquired months after closure scare

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Cheer Up Charlies, a staple in ...
San Antonio Express-News

16-year-old Texas queer institution in danger of closing seeks public help

An iconic queer venue in Central Texas is doing everything they can to keep their lights on. Cheer Up Charlies recently announced that it's on the brink of closing permanently after 16 years. The ...
The Austin Chronicle

Rapid Fundraisers and Rabid Comments: What’s Going on at Cheer Up Charlies?

Austinites are invested in the future of Cheer Up Charlies, financially and emotionally. The proof is in their wallets and their social media feeds. When co-owners Maggie Lea and Tamara Hoover ...
The Business Journals

Cheer Up Charlies back to its original ownership

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The Cheer Up Charlies deal with ...
Austin American-Statesman

Takeover deal for Austin LGBTQ+ club Cheer Up Charlies falls through

Austin nightclub Cheer Up Charlies will no longer be acquired by Florida-based investment firm Pride Holdings Group. The news follows a tumultuous year for the Red River Street club. In August, owners ...
Houston Chronicle

Beloved Texas gay bar sold to Florida investment firm after financial issues

Just a few months after an impassioned plea for help led to a community rallying around them, one of Texas' favorite queer hangouts is being sold. Cheer Up Charlie's, Austin's legendary LGBTQ+ venue, ...