Pistons (Long Beach Gay Bar/1965-2016) Color:Charity Pink It’s a portrait of strength

It’s a portrait of strength wrapped in softness

it was the kind of place where you could lose track of time—and maybe your shirt

balancing satire

” Run by Ben Krass and his brothers starting in 1947

Pistons (Long Beach Gay Bar/1965-2016) Color:Charity Pink It’s a portrait of strengthPistons Bar was the leather and bear cornerstone of Long Beach, revving up the queer night scene from 1967 to 2016. Known for its rugged charm, Chili and beer Sundays, legendary leather contests, and that infamous back patio cruising zone, it was the kind of place where caution signs and man trough urinal setups carried more meaning than any dcor.