Rash
Bar · Bushwick ·
Queer nightclub offering jazz, club nights, natural wine, cocktails
Queer nightclub offering jazz, club nights, natural wine, cocktails
"Returning after a multi-year hiatus following an arson attack that destroyed its old location, this queer nightclub has reopened in Bushwick, reclaiming its place in the neighborhood's nightlife." - Emma Orlow
"After an arson attack earlier this year that prosecutors say was set by John Lhota — which injured two employees and completely destroyed the interior — I saw that the Bushwick nightclub plans to return on December 31; the club teased the reopening in an Instagram post and said the New Year's Eve event will take place at another location to be announced, with more details on the permanent reopening coming soon." - Luke Fortney
"After a Brooklyn man was charged in April for setting fire to the nightclub frequented by queer New Yorkers, the venue says it is set to reopen this fall, and its crowdfunding campaign remains open to donations to help support the staff and restore the space." - Emma Orlow
"A Bushwick nightclub and known hangout for queer New Yorkers, Rash was deliberately set on fire on April 3 when, prosecutors say, a man splashed gasoline on the floors and ignited the bar, completely destroying the venue and injuring two employees; I read that the owners and workers had “gone into hiding” in the aftermath and that the arrest of John Lhota has made them feel “a lot safer,” even though prosecutors are not currently charging a hate crime." - Luke Fortney
"In Bushwick, Rash Bar was reportedly the target of a suspected arson attack in which someone allegedly poured gasoline on the floor, causing an explosion and fire; two people were treated at a hospital and are in stable condition, and a GoFundMe has been launched to support those affected." - Erika Adams
