Summary
A new strip club/erotic dance tavern called Venom is coming to 5048 N. 35th St., replacing memories of the troubled old Cheetah Club. Nearby manufacturers, a church, and the Villard Ave BID fought it over safety, traffic, and parking, but it was approved with a 6 p.m. opening and added security guards.
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Last discussed Jul 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Supporters say the industrial corridor relocation keeps the business away from homes; neighbors worry about blight and lost business confidence on 35th Street.
The operators gain a new venue in a less residential setting, and neighbors of the current Gold Diggers location may see that activity move away.
Neighboring businesses and the church fear renewed traffic, parking conflicts, and crime from the prior club era.
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