# Shattered glass, unshaken spirit: Bay Area LGBTQ+ bar rallies after string of vandalism > Source: > Published: 2026-06-30 12:54:50+00:00 **Getting your** [Trinity Audio](//trinityaudio.ai)player ready...On any given day of the week, patrons gather at Townhouse Cocktail Lounge for its inclusivity and $6 pints. This past weekend, in the wake of a[ string of vandalism t](https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/06/29/vallejo-lgbtq-bar-vandalized-twice/)hat left the bar’s windows chipped and shattered, patrons pulled together in the name of something stronger than a stiff drink — solidarity. Raising thousands of dollars in just 24 hours, the community sent waves of monetary and emotional support to what has remained a Vallejo cornerstone for decades. Late last week, Townhouse — Solano County’s sole LGBTQ+ bar — was targeted through a series of three alarming acts of vandalism. The first incident occurred early Thursday morning at about 1 a.m. — just 30 minutes after closing. Outside surveillance cameras captured a hooded and masked vandal approaching the side entry of the bar. The suspect then repeatedly swung what looked like a set of keys containing a padlock towards the glass window panes. After using it to crack the first two panes, on the third strike, one pane shattered, sending the padlock through the display case and out of the suspect’s reach. The individual, using fists, moved to another window and continued striking. Early Friday morning, at about 1:30 a.m., a second incident occurred. This time, the owners, who live above the bar, heard the attempt. “We were just about to go to bed when we heard bang, bang, bang,” said Linn. “We knew exactly what was going on.” He and his husband and co-owner, Andy Pembroke, ran downstairs to find all three panels of glass shattered. “It looked like it was done with a hammer because they were all about the same height off the ground and in perfect circular shatters,” he added. Though the surveillance camera only picked up a sliver of the perpetrator leaving the scene, Linn noted that they appeared to have a similar build and clothing as the individual from the first incident. The vandalism continued Saturday afternoon when security cameras recorded someone throwing an outdoor ashtray through one of the bar’s windows, scattering debris throughout the business. Later that day, Linn and Pembroke said they spotted an individual they believed matched the person seen in the surveillance footage walking along Georgia Street. After Pembroke confronted the individual, he said the suspect threatened to return later that night to cause additional damage. The motive — a random act or a premeditated strike during Pride Month — behind the vandalism remains unclear. While Linn said officers documented the incidents, he expressed frustration within the department’s follow-up phase. Senior bartender Sianna Brito is disappointed over the lack of momentum in finding a suspect. “What frustrates me is that this bar, under many owners over the years, has been a part of Vallejo for over 60 years plus,” she said. “And if that can’t even garner the attention of the Vallejo Police Department protecting such a firm-standing business — whose support can get your garnish?” In response to the series of incidents, Brito has launched a [GoFundMe](https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-townhouse-after-vandalism) (https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-townhouse-after-vandalism) campaign to cover the repair costs. In just 24 hours, through community donations, they met the campaign’s goal of $5,500. Today, across 94 donations, the total stands at just over $6,400. The response from the community has been “incredible,” says Linn. “The love and support that they have shown has been amazing and immediate.” Brito was equally moved by the generosity of both longtime regulars and first-time donors. Witnessing regulars — that pop in roughly once or twice a week — churn out donations of up to $300, she said, “affirms that while we are thinking small, our community is thinking large.” “It’s a safe space for everyone in the LGBTQ community along with allies, neighbors, of all walks of life,” Brito added. “My main concern is our reputation. I don’t want a vandal coming in and destroying property to deter people from identifying this as the safe space that we have worked so hard for.” When asked whether the incidents have dampened the bar’s spirit, both Brito and Linn were quick to agree that it has “absolutely been the opposite.” Following a roundabout weekend of pride events, the community crowds have reached new heights. “It was packed,” said Linn. “People were having a great time. On Sunday, we had one of the biggest [turnouts] that we’ve had in a long time.” Each donation, transaction, and “well wishing,” from community members, he said, has reinforced for the staff why the nearly decades-old establishment continues to matter. “Our owners pour into our community in a way that’s priceless. Glass can be repaired, but what you can’t do is stop our show,” laughed Brito. “It’s like in an underrepresented or segregated community, guess what I find in all of those? Resiliency. And that’s what we have — resiliency,” she said.