On November 2, via an Instagram post, the much loved Central Eastside staple, Lollipop Shoppe announced that they plan on closing their doors around Thanksgiving this year (November 27) due to financial stress. The venue will continue hosting shows until its closure, with show announcements being shared out via Instagram and the Shoppe’s website.

Since opening its doors in 2022, Lollipop Shoppe—named after the late-’60s Fred Cole psych band—has consistently hosted some of the most diverse music programming in the city. Lollipop has seen almost every single Portland garage, indie, and punk band take their stage over the years, as well as hosting cult dance nights including Dyke Night, The Thesis, and RNB After Dark. DJs spun every genre of music imaginable, the likes of Karma Rivera and Pa

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