"WILLIAMSBURG - WILLIAMSBURG GAY BAR Macri Park shuts abruptly after announcing on Instagram Jan. 13 that it is closing, leaving staff and performers without an explanation and canceling events that were still advertised on the venue's website, Gay City News reported. Drag performer Mambiche, host of the bi-monthly "Mambi Mondays" karaoke night, said the shutdown blindsided workers. "It took everyone as a surprise. It hurt a lot of people," Mambiche said."
"A Feb. 1 benefit, "Moment for Macri," at Happyfun Hideaway raised money for former staff and artists through raffles, karaoke and live performances. A separate GoFundMe launched Jan. 14 has raised more than $7,600 toward a $10,000 goal, the outlet said. Public records cited by the publication show a Dec. 15, 2025, city complaint alleging mold at 462 Union Ave., but no confirmation ties it to the closure."
Macri Park in Williamsburg announced on Instagram Jan. 13 that it was closing and then shut abruptly, leaving staff and performers without an explanation. Performers and workers were blindsided by the closure, with drag performer Mambiche saying the shutdown surprised and hurt many people. A Feb. 1 benefit called "Moment for Macri" at Happyfun Hideaway raised funds for former staff and artists through raffles, karaoke and live performances. A GoFundMe launched Jan. 14 raised more than $7,600 toward a $10,000 goal. Public records show a Dec. 15, 2025 city complaint alleging mold at 462 Union Ave., though no confirmation ties it to the closure.
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