The vibe around town was a bit of a “COVID-era ghost town” for anyone not wearing a sports jersey or not within the NFL Draft event footprint at the Point or the North Shore Thursday through Sunday. It was disappointing when we were all hoping for a city-wide win.
Since the “big weekend” didn’t quite spread the love to all our local staples, let’s give some extra energy to the shops, businesses, and organizations that make Pittsburgh actually feel like our queer home.
Here is a start to our local love list of TLGBQ-owned and supportive shops, organizations, and other resources. Let’s keep adding to it and show these spots some serious support this week and every week.
To kick us off:
Nicky’s Thai Kitchen
Some of the best Thai food around!
Grim Wizard
Heavy chords, pinball and caffeine! Who could ask for anything more?
Weeping Glass
Eclectic gothic oddities shop with great selection of interesting items.
Bridge City Body Art
New TLGBQ-owned and operated Tattoo shop in the heart of Downtown. Walk-ins welcome!
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QMNTY Continuum
The QMNTY Center and QMNTY Continuum are running an electric scooter raffle. Now extended to June 1st.
Headstone Salon & Gallery
Gothic elegance meets artistic styling, check them out.
And of course, don’t forget about our local TLGBQ bars and clubs!
5801
5801 Ellsworth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
5801 Video Lounge, where drag shows, DJs, and themed nights keep the energy buzzing until last call.
Blue Moon
5115 Butler St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Blue Moon in Lawrenceville is legendary, where campy drag, karaoke chaos, and late-night dance parties blur together in the best possible way
Brewer’s
3315 Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Brewer’s Bar is an institution as Pittsburgh’s oldest gay bar with drag shows ranging from pageant glam to punk-inspired chaos. Don’t miss the Underground.
Club Pittsburgh
1139 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Club Pittsburgh, the city’s bathhouse, keeps the night alive.
Harold’s Haunt
142 Grant Ave
Millvale, PA 15209
Cross the 40th Street bridge to Millvale and check out Pittsburgh’s very own haunted “they-bar” at Harold’s Haunt.
Lucky’s (Real Luck Cafe)
1519 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
At Real Luck Café (aka Lucky’s), bring cash and expect a mix of DJs, dancers, and an anything-goes crowd.
Mary’s
5128 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Mary’s, Pittsburgh’s newest gay bar, dubbed the queer “Cheers,” where regulars will treat you like family by your second drink.
P Town
4732 Baum Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
P Town swings between drag, karaoke nights, and DJ sets that pack the two bars.
Help us grow the list!
Do you have a favorite TLGBQ-operated or supportive neighborhood gem, a go-to nonprofit, or a small business that deserves more hype this week? Drop their names in the comments below and we’ll get them added!
Whether it’s grabbing some yummy food, coffee, finally setting up that tattoo or piercing, picking up a one-of-a-kind gift, or just sharing their mission, every little bit helps our community, every day in every way. Let’s turn those quiet streets this past weekend into a busy week for our neighbors and community!
Who’re we gonna put on the list?
Add your favorites below in the comments!