Three families with transgender children face an impossible choice in states banning gender-affirming care: stay home and risk their children's well-being or uproot entirely. Year: 2025 Runtime: 93 minutes Language: English Country: United States Director: Gianna Toboni Friday, October 10th — 8:00-10:00pm Carnegie Mellon University – McConomy Auditorium — 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 […]

Talking Points is a politically themed comedy show. Hosted by: Asher O’Briant Cast: Connor Meade, Eitan Perlin, Gwen Sunkel, Kate Zasowski, Mike Boone, Ren Q. Dawe, and Zach Funk Seating is General Admission and first come, first seated. Tickets: Solo (Single ticket) $15 Date Night (Two Tickets) $25 Throuple (Three Tickets) $30 Doors are 30 […]

MQCFest Presents: The Local (South Side Stage) Live Comedy with a side of wrestling. Host: Amanda Averell Lineup: AJ Happeny, Alex Bozinovic, Cindy Arena, Ellen Lundie, Gabbie Watts, Hunter Roberts, Matt Laughery, Pedro Delhi, Ryan Rogers, and Tooky Kavanagh The 2025 MQCFest is coming! MQCFest is a four night queer comedy experience, happening in Pittsburgh […]

MQCFest Presents: Here To Pee (Main Stage @Arcade) A first-of-its-kind comedy tour is hitting all 50 states, using humor as a powerful form of protest. Led by trans comedian Ren Q. Dawe, the Here to Pee Tour features an all-trans lineup performing in all 50 states, with proceeds benefiting local LGBTQ+ nonprofits. The tour aims […]

MQCFest Presents: Friday Night Filth (Upstairs at Arcade) Enjoy four letter words, naughty topics, and completely uncensored. Host: Connor Meade Lineup: Amy Cui, Asher O’Briant, Cindy Arena, D’Jaay Brown Johnson, Gabbie Watts, Kate Zasowski, Kayleigh Dumas, Kenny Rooster, and Ryan Rogers The 2025 MQCFest is coming! MQCFest is a four night queer comedy experience, happening […]

Sabbath Queen is a remarkable 20 year journey in the life of Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, a 39th generation Orthodox rabbi, and drag queen. This is special screening in partnership with JFilm Pittsburgh Year: 2024 Runtime: 105 minutes Language: Hebrew, English, Yiddish Country: United States Director: Sandi Simcha Dubowski Saturday, October 11th — 1:00-3:00pm Carnegie Mellon […]

A moving collection of short films that explore the lives of LGBTQ teens as they navigate identity, first love, family, and friendship. Saturday, October 11th — 3:00-5:00pm Carnegie Mellon University – McConomy Auditorium — 5000 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 General admission — Access to this program is available on a sliding scale. Please pay […]

OUTfest is a first-of-it's-kind City of Pittsburgh Celebration that focuses on the unique culture and spirit of Pittsburgh’s LGBTQIA+ Community. Mayor Ed Gainey was inspired by similar festivals throughout the country that highlight local LGBTQIA+ communities and wanted to uplift our own community members and highlight their impact on Pittsburgh. OUTfest will take place on […]

👑✨THE TIME HAS COME… for the SCSL Amateur Drag Pageant!!!✨👑 Join us for an evening of drag, drama, and delight!! Watch as folx from the Steel City Softball League compete for the title of SCSL Amateur Drag Royalty. There will be a special performance by our reigning SCSL Royalty, Timothey Chalagay! Cheer on your teammates, […]

Mark your calendars, babes. Nightmare on Hellsworth: Resurrection rises on October 11th with a very special guest. Get ready for a hauntingly good night of drag as we conjure iconic entertainers from beyond the grave!

MQCFest Presents: Early Bird Special (Main Stage at Arcade) Enjoy comedy and make it home before 10! Host: Justin Matson Lineup: Aimee Sinclair, Alex Bozinovic, Cindy Arena, Greg Cherry, Hailey Zureich, Kate Zasowski, Kayleigh Dumas, Marina Wool, and Tris Miller The 2025 MQCFest is coming! MQCFest is a four night queer comedy experience, happening in […]

The Wendi Miller Legacy Project rediscovered this landmark film that showcases the first Transgender Lobby Day in D.C. exactly 30 years ago in October of 1995. Nearly 100 transgender activists walked the halls of Congress to demand their civil rights be protected by law. The largest regional contingent came from Western PA and included Elise […]

MQCFest Presents: #TheBlackout (Upstairs at Arcade) Seattle's hit show featuring an all black line up, is coming to Pittsburgh for MQCFest 2025. Host: Javann Jones Lineup: D’Jaay BrownJohnson, Dwayne Duke, Jo Crawford Pedro Delhi, Tooky Kavanagh, and Whitney Mor The 2025 MQCFest is coming! MQCFest is a four night queer comedy experience, happening in Pittsburgh […]

MQCFest Presents: Here To Pee (South Side Stage) A first-of-its-kind comedy tour is hitting all 50 states, using humor as a powerful form of protest. Led by trans comedian Ren Q. Dawe, the Here to Pee Tour features an all-trans lineup performing in all 50 states, with proceeds benefiting local LGBTQ+ nonprofits. The tour aims […]

MQCFest Presents: Mostly True: A Story Telling Show (Upstairs at Arcade) The Festival's Story Telling Show Host: Jake Leizar Lineup: AJ Hapenny, Amy Cui, Cindy Arena, D’Jaay BrownJohnson, Gabbie Watts, Matty Malloy, and Zachary Stewart The 2025 MQCFest is coming! MQCFest is a four night queer comedy experience, happening in Pittsburgh Oct 9-12, 2025. Founded […]

The Wendi Miller Legacy Project rediscovered this landmark film that showcases the first Transgender Lobby Day in D.C. exactly 30 years ago in October of 1995. Nearly 100 transgender activists walked the halls of Congress to demand their civil rights be protected by law. The largest regional contingent came from Western PA and included Elise […]

A crowd work show where two comedians join forces to take on the audience. Host: Roy Gloeckl Cast: Aimee Sinclair, Audrey Redding, D’Jaay BrownJohnson, Greg Cherry, Hailey Zureich, Jo Crawford, Matt Laughery, Pedro Delhi, Roy Gloeckl, Zachary Stewart Doors open 30 minutes before scheduled show time. Announced line ups are subject to change without advanced […]

Grab your holy water, wooden stakes, cloves of garlic because here come the creeps!!! On SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, the undead invade Bottlerocket Social Hall to celebrate the Allentown Night Market! 🎃 💀 DJ, DRAG SHOW, DANCING, DRINKS AND MORE! Party starts at 9pm. Featuring performances by: 🩸 Kat De Lac 🩸 May May Graves (Dallas, […]

MQCFest Presents: Pitfalls & Punchlines (South Side Stage) Live comedy with a wrestling teaser Host: Amanda Averell Lineup: AJ Hapenny, Cindy Arena, Eitan Perlin, Ellen Lundie, Kayleigh Dumas, and Zach Funk The 2025 MQCFest is coming! MQCFest is a four night queer comedy experience, happening in Pittsburgh Oct 9-12, 2025. Founded in 2017 as the […]

MQCFest Presents: Perfect 10s (Main Stage at Arcade) MQCFest is bringing the best queer comics from across the country together. Perfect 10s is the best of the fest. Hosted: by Tooky Kavanagh Lineup: Alex Bozinovic, Gabbie Watts, Hunter Roberts, Javann Jones, Justin Matson, Kate Zasowski, Matt Laughery, and Pedro Delhi The 2025 MQCFest is coming! […]

Sleep tight and don’t let the bedbugs bite as you slip away into our NIGHTMARE. Join us at the Blue Moon Bar on Saturday, October 11 for a ghoulish gala and a good time ⚔️ 💀 DJ, DRAG SHOW, DANCING, DRINKS AND MORE! Shows at 10:30pm and midnight Featuring performances by: 🥀 Mildred the Lunch […]

MQCFest Presents: Comedy Stripped (Upstairs at Arcade) Stand up, stripped down. This comedy show features comedians performing as bare as they dare. Lineup: Alex Bozinovic, Diana Graham, Hailey Zureich, Hunter Roberts, Jake Leizear, Matty Malloy, and Roy Gloeckl The 2025 MQCFest is coming! MQCFest is a four night queer comedy experience, happening in Pittsburgh Oct […]