It doesn’t take long for Melissa Etheridge to feel like an old friend. Seconds into our latest conversation, she’s already asking what I think of ...
At Magic Hour Creative in Carrick, young filmmakers are learning more than just how to make movies. They’re learning how to trust their ideas. Co-founder ...
Queer News Update: Anti-Trans Mailer Backlash, LGBTQ Healthcare & Pride Season in Pittsburgh #lgbtq
The Creative Space We Wish We Had: Magic Hour Creative
For Pastor Louis Martinage, finding Metropolitan Community Church Pittsburgh in the early 1990s was life-changing. At the time, being openly gay and openly Christian felt impossible to reconcile. “The gay people in my life hated the church,” he recalls. “The ...
Step, step, tap, back step. Shimmy in a circle, left hand waving over your head, shake your tail feathers, repeat to the beat. Once there ...
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The Steel City Softball League (SCSL) officially kicked off its landmark 45th season Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Dan Isaacs Field in West Mifflin. ...
Cartoons & Crosswords
The “Worst Drag Queen in Pittsburgh” just became Mx P Town Pride 2026. @kara_sells victory marks yet another crown for the House of Medical Malpractice, Pittsburgh’s increasingly unstoppable drag dynasty. Full article link in bio.
Join us at PNC Park for Pride Night on June 11! Plus, be sure to stay after the game for a Zambelli Fireworks Show! Learn more and get tickets link in bio!
For 23 years, @dreamsofhopeorg has been building queer futures in Pittsburgh through art, storytelling, and collective care. They’re creating spaces where LGBTQIA+ youth can thrive, lead, and imagine liberation together. Read the full article link in bio. 📸 by @avagracestudios
“You’re going to fall to the earth sometimes. But our natural state is rising.” On her first album in 7 years, Melissa Etheridge opens up about grief, survival, queer joy, wildfires, MAGA, and why happiness is still a radical act. Check out the full interview link in bio.
3 queer updates you probably missed this week:
▪️ Anti-trans campaigning faces backlash in local elections.
▪️ Inclusive healthcare expands in Pittsburgh.
▪️ Pride season officially kicks off with the new QBurgh Pride Guide.
And don’t forget: Bigger Gayer Picnic on Sunday, May 24, 1–7 PM, Allegheny Commons Park West.
