Events

A documentary portrait of Roy Blakey, a pioneering figure skater, collector, and photographer who became known for his influential male nude photography in New York’s art world. Through archival footage, photographs, and intimate present-day moments, filmmaker Keri Pickett reflects on her lifelong bond with the uncle who mentored and inspired her. As 93-year-old Roy faces […]

✨ Help Us Open the Doors! ✨ The Intimacy Lounge is getting closer to opening its doors and we need your help to make it happen! 🏳️‍🌈💜 Many of you have watched me work through much of the construction but there have been some major financial setbacks. I am calling on my queer community to […]

Join us for our monthly Velvet Cabaret! Burlesque! Bellydance! Drag! Live Music! and more!Inspired by the Red Light District of New Orleans AND historic cabarets like the Eldorado in Berlin, join us for our monthly Velvet Cabaret! variety show at the Conjure Bar at Dr. Tumblety's! Friday, October 9th Doors at 8:00pm Show at 9:00pmFeaturing […]

Love, sex, friendship, heartbreak, and bad decisions collide in a collection celebrating the beautiful mess of queer life. Carnegie Mellon University — McConomy Auditorium 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 October 9, 2026 8:30 - 10:00 PM Callback Max arrives home to find that his boyfriend has booked a callback. All hell breaks loose. Fresh […]

Steel City Fetish Con is kicking off the weekend on Friday October 9, 2026 at 11PM with GARS & GEAR 3.0 hosted by Daddy’s Mike and Keith at Brewer's Bar. Music by Danbear. Come early to meet our 2027 contestant class, stay for kinky performances, and have a smoke on the patio. ______ Join us […]

🍝💊 P.L.U.R 💊🍝 Peace, love, unity, and raviolis return to Spirit Lodge for another edition of RAVEIOLI on October 9th. Saucier, tastier & more euphoric than ever — for the first time and maybe in the history of dance culture — Saint Ravioli (@saint.ravioli) (LIVE AV / RAV set). Seeing it is one thing, tasting […]

This Halloween season, we’re opening the Book of the Dead and unleashing an Army of Darkness on Millvale. 🕯️💀 Come dressed as a Deadite, Kandarian demon, medieval warrior, Chappell Roan, Gollum, Miku, Jar Jar Binks, or whatever the hell crawls out of your basement. It’s Halloween time. Dress up, you get it. Join DJ Faerie […]

Opening Steel City Fetish Con on October 9th with a meet & greet at Brewer's bar from 7-10pm followed by a cigar social at 10pm. ______ Join us October 9–11, 2026 for a weekend celebrating leather, kink, community, and leadership. Contestants will compete for the opportunity to represent our community with pride while attendees enjoy […]

If you can’t get enough of ABBA, boy do we have THE dance party for you! Your crown awaits, dancing queens & kings. Don’t miss Gimme Gimme Disco at Avalon Social on 10/9 for one epic night dedicated to celebrating the best of disco! Let your love of ABBA lead the way, you won’t regret […]

Steel City Fetish Con's opening night party! Enjoy Gars & Gears on the patio at 11pm and then our hot show featuring all of your current titleholders: Gage, Camilla, Dionysus, Brad, and friends Omen, Danbear, and Rex! Come let your freaky side out as we open up Steel City Fetish Con Weekend. Check the link […]

Hosted by JoeMyGosh Featuring: Ant O’Hara Dion Mia Moore J-Low Ramona Ripley Viva Glamour Tess Tickles October 9th 11:00pm No cover 21+

Almost over the hump and halfway to Grounds For Discussion this weekend ☕️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Join Hugh Lane for a casual LGBTQ+ meetup where we grab coffee, get to know each other, and explore the neighborhood together. If you haven’t been to our LGBTQ+ coffee meetup then you should definitely drop by before Fall Fest! 🍂 Cheers! […]

All paces welcome! No one left behind. We’ll have a walking group and a running group. Total distance = 2 miles for walkers and 3 miles for runners. See GroupMe for details and meeting location. Saturday, October 10th at 10am North Park

Across the country, rainbow crosswalks — symbols of LGBTQ+ pride and visibility — have been disappearing. On this National Coming Out Day, join us as we turnt he streets into a canvas of joy, color, and community! Saturday, October 10 at 11am We need volunteers! Please arrive by 10:30am if you would like to help. […]

Hugh Lane's fun, family-friendly, LGBTQ+ fall party is BACK. From the food to the games to all of the laughs, it's a great way to be around community and make memories in a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment. 🍂🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 We'd strongly recommend not missing this. Costumes? 👻 Well, yes. 💅🏽 DETAILS: 🗓 October 10th ⏰ […]

This Saturday, October 10th, we invite you to acknowledge World Homeless Day with the QMNTY Care Pop-Up, featuring resources and refreshments available from noon to 5 PM.

Stories of queer young people navigating first loves, growing pains, family, friendship, and finding yourself. Carnegie Mellon University — McConomy Auditorium 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 October 10, 2026 2:00 - 4:00 PM My Dear Watson When he receives a mysterious love note, a teenage Sherlock Holmes must step outside of his comfort zone in […]

On the second day of Steel City Feitsh Con, the Vendor Market opens at Spirit at 3pm! ______ Join us October 9–11, 2026 for a weekend celebrating leather, kink, community, and leadership. Contestants will compete for the opportunity to represent our community with pride while attendees enjoy a weekend packed with camaraderie, unforgettable events, and […]

A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played 'mammy' archetypes. Carnegie Mellon University — McConomy Auditorium 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 October 10, 2026 4:00 - 6:00 PM

All are welcome to join us for Pride and Joy Book Club, a book club focused on reading LGBTQ+ titles. This month, join us for a lively discussion on Love After the End: An Anthology of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction edited by Joshua Whitehead. This book discussion is a hybrid event. You can join […]

When the Governor of Florida transforms a beloved public honors college in a political coup, students and professors confront a new reality: their campus is ground zero in a growing nationwide assault on academic freedom. Carnegie Mellon University — McConomy Auditorium 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 October 10, 2026 6:00 - 8:00 PM

We'd really like to see you at Calypso's birthday! Don't miss this one, because after this, we're going to once a year! Get your best pirate garb together, brush up on your swordplay, or just come as you are and enjoy the vibes. If you love Our Flag Means Death or anything queer & piratey, […]

After the Vendor Market at Spirit, stick around for the titleholder contest beginning at 7pm! ______ Join us October 9–11, 2026 for a weekend celebrating leather, kink, community, and leadership. Contestants will compete for the opportunity to represent our community with pride while attendees enjoy a weekend packed with camaraderie, unforgettable events, and the excitement […]

Ready to scoot your boots and… lose a few layers? Join 412Step and Pittsburgh Area Naturists for a body-positive night of line dancing where the dress code is minimal and the vibes are maximal. We’re kicking things off with a beginner-friendly instructional hour (7-8 PM) so even if your only move is “awkward shuffle,” we’ve […]