An event poster as seen outside Wunderbar on West Fayette Street in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Wunderbar is a queer friendly establishment that focuses on the arts, culture, and theatrical performances.

Casanova TheKing performs her set at Wunderbar in Syracuse, New York on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Bartenders attempt to keep up with customer orders at Wunderbar in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

Patrons speak amongst themselves before a performance at Wunderbar in Syracuse, New York on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Chad Dollar sits for a portrait at Wunderbar in Syracuse, New York on Friday, October 1, 2021. Dollar, mentioned during a casual conversation that he's noticed a sense of isolation amongst people, even in groups. Before the pandemic, he recalled, that he could feel the energy of a crowd. If they were angry or euphoric, how that sense was gone for now and that it would likely be a while before it fully recovered.

Patrons and performers enjoy each other’s company after a drag show at Wunderbar in Syracuse, New York on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Vespa Rouge waits for her debut burlesque performance at Wunderbar in Syracuse, New York on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Rhealistic performs during a drag show at Wunderbar in Syracuse, New York on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

Vespa Rouge has an emotional moment immediately after making her first burlesque performance at Wunderbar in Syracuse, New York on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Vespa had gotten into burlesque during the pandemic but was only able to perform online during zoom calls.

Patrons react to a drag show at Wunderbar in Syracuse, New York on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Armando Villa-Ignacio cleans a wine glass at Wunderbar in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Armando Villa-Ignacio heads back to the bar for his shift at Wunderbar in Syracuse, New York on Saturday, October 9, 2021.