For more than a decade, The Flying Walrus has been part of downtown McAllen’s live music and small-business community. Since opening in 2012, the venue has hosted thousands of performances by local, regional, and touring artists, while working in good faith with City departments to address issues as they arise and comply with applicable requirements.
Over the past year, that long-standing dynamic has changed.
Matters that were historically handled through communication and correction and that were fully curable have escalated into citations, court proceedings, and prolonged uncertainty. Despite a record of cooperation and responsiveness, the venue is now required to defend itself in multiple legal proceedings.
Legal defense takes time, money, and stamina resources that many small businesses simply do not have. Systems often rely on fatigue, cost, and discouragement. Not because concerns lack merit, but because most people cannot afford to push back for long. Faced with that reality, many choose to walk away rather than pursue fairness.
We are choosing not to walk away.
Funds raised through this campaign will be used exclusively for:
• Legal defense costs and attorney retainers
• Court filings, records requests, and compliance-related expenses
• Professional support needed to respond properly and responsibly
Every dollar raised helps offset the financial pressure of defending a small business through a process that can otherwise be overwhelming.
This effort is not about attacking the City, and it is not about avoiding accountability. It is about ensuring that a long-standing small business is treated fairly and given a reasonable opportunity to comply without being destabilized by abrupt shifts in enforcement.
The Flying Walrus has always believed in being part of the solution and working collaboratively, addressing issues, and contributing to the cultural and economic life of downtown McAllen. This effort is about preserving that opportunity, not just for one venue, but for the artists, staff, and community members who rely on independent local spaces like this one.
If you’ve ever enjoyed live music here, supported local artists, or believe that small businesses deserve fair treatment and clear processes, your support matters.
Thank you for standing with us.
Bieber💜 or 1D✨….either way,we are taking you back to 2012
🪩WELCOME BACK TO 2012 NIGHT
📅Jan 15th
🎪The Bearded Lady
400 W Nolana suite Q, McAllen TX
#ThrowbackNight#McAllenEvents#rgv956#rgvnightlife
McAllenBars
Bieber💜 or 1D✨….either way,we are taking you back to 2012
🪩WELCOME BACK TO 2012 NIGHT
📅Jan 15th
🎪The Bearded Lady
400 W Nolana suite Q, McAllen TX
#ThrowbackNight#McAllenEvents#rgv956#rgvnightlife
McAllenBars
JANUARY EVENTS ! 💕
Jan 8 — K-Pop Night 🎤✨
Jan 15 — Welcome Back to 2012 (#SWAG) 🎶
Jan 18 — Cirque Femme 🎧💜
Jan 29 — Pokémon Rave + Pokémon Craft Event ⚡️
Join us for our upcoming events this month!! ✨
#onedirection#kpop#pokemon#djgirl
The Flying Walrus
Donate to Support The Flying Walrus Legal Defense, organized by The Flying Walrus
For more than a decade, The Flying Walrus has been part of downtown McAllen’s live music and small-business community. Since opening in 2012, the venue has hosted thousands of performances by local, regional, and touring artists, while working in good faith with City departments to address issues as they arise and comply with applicable requirements. Over the past year, that long-standing dynamic has changed. Matters that were historically handled through communication and correction and that were fully curable have escalated into citations, court proceedings, and prolonged uncertainty. Despite a record of cooperation and responsiveness, the venue is now required to defend itself in multiple legal proceedings. Legal defense takes time, money, and stamina resources that many small businesses simply do not have. Systems often rely on fatigue, cost, and discouragement. Not because concerns lack merit, but because most people cannot afford to push back for long. Faced with that reality, many choose to walk away rather than pursue fairness. We are choosing not to walk away. Funds raised through this campaign will be used exclusively for: • Legal defense costs and attorney retainers • Court filings, records requests, and compliance-related expenses • Professional support needed to respond properly and responsibly Every dollar raised helps offset the financial pressure of defending a small business through a process that can otherwise be overwhelming. This effort is not about attacking the City, and it is not about avoiding accountability. It is about ensuring that a long-standing small business is treated fairly and given a reasonable opportunity to comply without being destabilized by abrupt shifts in enforcement. The Flying Walrus has always believed in being part of the solution and working collaboratively, addressing issues, and contributing to the cultural and economic life of downtown McAllen. This effort is about preserving that opportunity, not just for one venue, but for the artists, staff, and community members who rely on independent local spaces like this one. If you’ve ever enjoyed live music here, supported local artists, or believe that small businesses deserve fair treatment and clear processes, your support matters. Thank you for standing with us.
The Bearded Lady
✨WELCOME BACK TO 2012 RECAP🪩🕺🏼 Thank you to everyone who made it and had the best night ever 💕✨ #mcallentx #rgv #956 #rgvnightlife #thebeardedlady
The Bearded Lady
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The Bearded Lady
Bieber💜 or 1D✨….either way,we are taking you back to 2012 🪩WELCOME BACK TO 2012 NIGHT 📅Jan 15th 🎪The Bearded Lady 400 W Nolana suite Q, McAllen TX #ThrowbackNight #McAllenEvents #rgv956 #rgvnightlife McAllenBars
The Bearded Lady
Bieber💜 or 1D✨….either way,we are taking you back to 2012 🪩WELCOME BACK TO 2012 NIGHT 📅Jan 15th 🎪The Bearded Lady 400 W Nolana suite Q, McAllen TX #ThrowbackNight #McAllenEvents #rgv956 #rgvnightlife McAllenBars
The Bearded Lady
Bieber💜or 1D✨… either way, we’re taking you back to 2012 🪩WELCOME BACK TO 2012 NIGHT 📅Jan 15th 🎪The Bearded Lady 400 W Nolana suite Q, McAllen TX #ThrowbackNight #McAllenEvents #rgv956 #rgvnightlife #McAllenBars
The Bearded Lady
Back to 2012 ✨ just a night with the music we can’t stop singing along to🕺🏼 📅 January 15th 🎪The Bearded Lady 400 W Nolana suite Q, McAllen TX #ThrowbackNight #mcallevent #rgv956🌴 #McAllenNightlife #RGVEvents
The Bearded Lady
Back to 2012 ✨ just a night with the music we can’t stop singing along to🕺🏼 📅 January 15th 🎪The Bearded Lady 400 W Nolana suite Q, McAllen TX #ThrowbackNight #mcallevent #rgv956🌴 #McAllenNightlife #RGVEvents
The Bearded Lady
JANUARY EVENTS ! 💕
The Bearded Lady
JANUARY EVENTS ! 💕 Jan 8 — K-Pop Night 🎤✨ Jan 15 — Welcome Back to 2012 (#SWAG) 🎶 Jan 18 — Cirque Femme 🎧💜 Jan 29 — Pokémon Rave + Pokémon Craft Event ⚡️ Join us for our upcoming events this month!! ✨ #onedirection #kpop #pokemon #djgirl