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El Paso Museum Celebrates Iconic Noa Noa Nightclub with Special Exhibit

El Paso Matters•Friday, June 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM•Cindy Ramirez

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The El Paso Museum of History is hosting a pop-up exhibition titled 'El Noa Noa: A Memory of Queer Spaces in Chihuahua, México' in honor of the legendary Ciudad Juárez nightclub, El Noa Noa, which was a cultural hub for the LGBTQ+ community and the birthplace of Juan Gabriel's career. The exhibit opens on June 6 and runs until August 2, showcasing photographs and memorabilia that capture the vibrant atmosphere of the nightclub, which burned down in 2004. Curator Quetzaly Segovia emphasizes the importance of preserving the memories of the queer community, especially those lost over the years. The opening will feature a family-friendly event with activities, a vendor market, and a performance by a Juan Gabriel impersonator.

Key Details: • Exhibit runs from June 6 to August 2 at 510 N. Santa Fe St. • Opening event includes a queer-owned vendor market and karaoke. • Photos and memorabilia from Don Ward's collection will be displayed. • El Noa Noa was a significant venue for the LGBTQ+ community in the 1960s.

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Ciudad JuárezEl Paso Museum of HistoryDowntown El PasoSanta Fe International BridgeJuan GabrielQuetzaly SegoviaDon WardDavid WiltonEl Noa Noa

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