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As abruptly as Phase 1 closed for renovations in January, the historic lesbian bar on Capitol Hill is reopening—tonight.

At the time of the 45-year-old bar’s surprise closure, rumors circulated that it would be permanent. Owner Allen Carroll told Metro Weekly that he planned to reopen, but didn’t give a timeline. In the meantime, Phase 1’s manager organized a monthly event, Phasepocalypse, at the Black Cat.

In fact, doors reopen this evening at 8:30 p.m., and DJ Lez Rage will be spinning.

Jasmine Andrews, the head bartender/DJ, said of the improvements to the space: “Everything has been redone. It is crazy amazing.”

She said that Carroll wanted to keep same vibe—and the drinks cheap—but things are looking spruced up, with new floors, lighting, bathrooms, and TVs. “It smells clean in here,” she added.

Although Andrews was upset about the closing, she said nearly losing it made her even more appreciative of the space. “It is a place to hang out, have fun, for everyone that doesn’t have a place in D.C.”