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Pearls (Burlington Vermont Gay Bar/1983-2006) bamboo gay bar tulsa and style iconPearls Burlington, Vermont (19832006) For over two decades, Pearls was a cornerstone of Burlingtons LGBTQ nightlifea welcoming, no frills bar that became a second home for many in Vermonts queer community. Operating from 1983 to 2006, it stood as one of the states most important and enduring gathering places. Pearls had that classic neighborhood feelwarm, familiar, and always lively when the night picked up. Regulars filled the bar, newcomers were