For nearly three decades, Jessica Kirson has built a stand-up career the long way: performing night after night, city after city, trusting that if she ...
On Sunday, April 26, multiple generations of Pittsburgh’s lesbian community gathered at the Soft Spot, the newly opened sapphic café, to celebrate Lesbian Day of ...
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Allies for Health + Wellbeing hosted its annual Bright Young People Dance Party at Velum Fermentation in the South Side on Friday night. With DJs Himboza, Formosa, and HUNY XO spinning, the space filled with movement, connection, and intention, honoring ...
In the summer of 1979, 16-year-old French Canadian singer France Joli stepped onto a stage on Fire Island as a last-minute replacement for Donna Summer. ...
Esai Aliquo and her grandfather, Pittsburgh Jazz Legend Don Aliquo, Sr., are making music together on a new EP, “Inherited Groove.” On Friday, May 8, ...
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State Rep. Jessica Benham spoke passionately on the Pennsylvania House floor during debate on the Fairness Act, legislation that would finally add LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections to state law. The bill passed the State House 101-100 and now heads to the State Senate. Full article link in bio.
Community stories, lesbian history, art, organizing, and joy filled @thesoftspotpgh during a powerful celebration of Lesbian Day of Visibility in Pittsburgh. Full article link in bio. 📸 by Jami Gagnon and Sascha Fen.
Brookline is planning its first Pride celebration. Organizers say community backing continues to grow ahead of the September 12 event, even as at least one major neighborhood stakeholder has declined to support the effort. Full story link in bio.
The Draft didn`t help some of our faves… so let’s show up for them! Support TLGBQ-owned and allied businesses across Pittsburgh this week. Drop your go-to spots in the comments. Let’s build the list + spread the love.
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This is the dance moment you don’t want to miss. A.I.M by Kyle Abraham brings 20 years of fierce, genre-bending movement to the Byham on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
The company is described as a “postmodern gumbo” with an ardent voice and artistic process informed by robust conversations with people from diverse perspectives. A.I.M performs works by Abraham as well as new and existing works by choreographers who have influenced Abraham’s artistry. A.I.M is based in New York City. 🎟 Tickets link in bio.
