The Pyramid Club, a Drag and Punk Rock Landmark, Closes After 41 Years
The East Village institution will not be reopening after the coronavirus pandemic
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Decades-old East Village institution the Pyramid Club known at its heights for its drag performances and punk rock scene will not be reopening after the coronavirus pandemic. Managers Maria Narciso and Quirino Perez confirm that the venue’s owners have decided to permanently close after 41 years, citing the economic downturn from the pandemic and a lack of guidance around nightclubs being able to reopen. Neighborhood blog EV Grieve first reported news of the closure.