"For LGBTQ+ and women in particular, I think we were kind of never given an opportunity to have a safe space to come to, or know of a safe space where they could say, 'You know what? I'm not feeling safe today. Paddy's is up the street.'"
"Hong Kong remains one of the most open, dynamic cities in Asia for queer artistic expression. Our concerns are no different from those of our counterparts in other major Asian cities... yet Hong Kong distinguishes itself as a place where international dialogues unfold, different perspectives converge and queer art has found a genuine audience."
The DIVA Awards are set to be the biggest yet, celebrating LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary trailblazers across entertainment, politics, and business, featuring live performances and a live auction.
Doors open 9am, program starts at noon. Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. More info here. This Town celebration of the beloved, raccoon-haired champion Olympian is already at-capacity on registrations. I'm including it here, rather, because maybe you'll want to want to raise a toast at a nearby bar in downtown-or at the very least, watch the joyful proceedings on the City of Oakland's Youtube channel.
Love them or hate them, there's no denying the impact The Queers have had on punk rock. Screeching Weasel, MXPX, and Blink-182 have all cited them as major influences. Three chords, three members and a buttload of songs have pushed the band across five decades from their humble beginnings in New Hampshire in 1981.
Join us for a vibrant Trans Day of Visibility Festival at Boeddeker Park in the heart of the Tenderloin and The Transgender District, March 29th 2026. Expect sickening performances, powerful vocals, community vibes.
When I was a young woman, we all went to gay clubs because they had the best music. Everybody partied together on the dance floor and had a great time. Do your research. Find a gay club with a vibe your friends will appreciate, and invite them to join you there. If you are with a group of people, you can enjoy one another's company
We recognize the deep importance Tucson Pride has held in our community since 1977, serving as a space of visibility, advocacy, celebration, and resilience for nearly five decades. We are profoundly grateful to every volunteer, sponsor, artist, activist, and community member who has supported Tucson Pride throughout its history.
'I started crying,' Azar told me one afternoon last summer, as we sat on the sun-drenched porch of Gifford, overlooking the brick courtyard. Guests popped over to bid him hello, and he gently directed them over the lobby bar for a moment of respite from the heat. He continued the story: 'I was like, 'This is actually why I'm doing this.'
As a transgender woman, the past year has been defined by fear, instability, and constant vigilance. The administration has actively moved to take away my medically necessary hormone therapy while simultaneously undermining basic civil rights including legal identification, passport recognition, and even the right to safely use a restroom. I've spent enormous emotional energy fighting insurance denials, preparing for care interruptions, and worrying whether my existence will continue to be treated as political leverage rather than a matter of human dignity and survival.
Since 2005, the National Task Force has donated nearly $4 million to organizations, such as the LGBTQ+ Equity Fund, in conjunction with the Our Fund Foundation. Those proceeds have supported nearly 80 pro-LGBTQ+ organizations in the South Florida community.
Wilton Manors, which boasts a whopping 140 same-sex couples per 1,000 residents, is the gorgeous coastal small town known as the second gayest city in America, only out-gayed by Provincetown or Palm Springs depending on who you ask.