The last couple of months have been a whirlwind of updates from local LGBTQ+ bar and nightclub Cheer Up Charlie's.

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 ...

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 ...

It only took a few days for an entire community to rally behind a Texas queer venue in order to save it, and now the club is thankful for the "outpouring of love." On Thursday, August 21, Austin club ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A nationwide holdings group dedicated to LGBTQ+ hospitality and entertainment, Pride Holdings Group, has acquired Austin's famous bar and music venue Cheer Up Charlies. The group announced the ...

Cheer Up Charlies owners Maggie Lea and Tamara Hoover announced Tuesday morning that their beloved LGBTQIA club has been purchased by Florida hospitality company Pride Holdings Group. The co-owners ...