Start your Sunday the 5801 way with brunch, bubbles, and a fierce lineup of drag. Join us from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a delicious brunch and a free drag show starting at noon, featuring some of the area’s most exciting performers. Our regular menu will resume at 1:15 PM. Join us Sunday, October […]

Applications open til Sept. 10!!! Boo! The Spooky Social returns! We're looking for 25-30 vendors selling queer autumnal and spooky goods for this edition of the market. Check out the link in our Linktree for the application and all the info! https://linktr.ee/QueerCraftMarket Thank you to @prisma_lumina for the beautiful flyer! Sunday, October 11 12-4PM Spirit […]

Did someone say SUNDAY FUNDAY?! 😏 From touring with Ke$ha to partying at Pitchburgh, catch international drag superstar Evon Dior Michelle every 2nd and 4th Sunday for “Pitch, Please” Sundays. DJ Yemi on the beats, Warren Munroe bringing high-energy performances, and new special guests each time! Oh... and did we mention the hottest college drink […]

We encourage you to continue to participate in our monthly support group meetings, both in-person and virtual! Please email info@PFLAGpgh.org for the in-person meeting location and/or Zoom link for the virtual meetings. Our schedule for this year is as follows: In Person 2:00 – 4:00 pm, 2nd Sunday of each month with two exceptions (see […]

End Steel City Fetish Con with a bunch and leather takeover celebrating last night's contest winners at 5801 Video Lounge! ______ 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, […]

◼️ SUNDAY FUNDAY LEATHER INVASION ◼️ Close out Steel City Fetish Con weekend at 5801 Video Lounge to celebrate our new class of titleholders and community from 2-4PM (after drag brunch). The hurricanes will be flowing Special Hosts: Mr. Pittsburgh Leather Fetish Ms Pittsburgh Leather Fetish Mr. Pittsburgh Leather Bear Iron City Pet Sunday, October […]

Come meet local romance authors and enjoy delicious drinks at Trace. Authors will have books for sale and are happy to sign and personalize. Guests can bedazzle a book for free! Buy a book to sparklize or bring your own. Participating authors: Mir Benitz Lainey Davis Susan Helene Gottfried Beck Grey Katey Hawthorne Doug Solter […]

True T Artist Group weekly creative sessions. Private members-only rehearsals. Create. Rehearse. Build together. Every Sunday October-December 2026 4-8 PM True T Studios  

Karaoke with Andi Whorehol is one of the best karaokes ever??? Join us every 2nd & 4th Sunday around 5pm for a good fun time singing silly songs. Serious songs are fine too, probably. 21+

All crafts welcome! Show off what you’re working on and make new friends. Sunday, October 11th, 6-8PM Aslin Beer Company — 1801 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Queer Fight Club pGH is a free, trans-led community self-defense program dedicated to fosted camraderie, confidence, and the capabilities of our community and the most vulnerable members within in. We train weekly in multiple fighting styles with the goal of making our bodies and minds better prepared to protect ourselves and our community. New day […]

Our Friends at NWPA LUG — Northwest PA LEGO User Group will be in the house at The Zone for Bricks + Booze, an adult LEGO night that’s a casual meetup for ERIE AREA AFOLS. This is a BYOBricks event (but they do have some small sets you can use if you’re new to LEGO). […]

Ever walked around Millvale and got the feeling you were being watched? Ever come to an event at Harold’s Haunt and saw something move on its own? Are you dying to know who the hell Harold is? Are you curious about how a ghost saved the bar during renovations? Do you wanna know who the […]

Your favorite weekly habit is here! Sunday karaoke with Violetta Violence. Enjoy $5 pitchers, $6 espresso martinis, and $1 off beer!! Come sing us a lil song or two!

Come One, Come All, to the FREAKSHOW! 🎪 An extra spooky Sunday Service Variety Show is happening October 11th at 10PM only at P Town Bar. We have drag, burlesque, comedy & horror 👻 🤡STARRING: Ramona Ripley Envy Sinn Dilda D. Dandridge AlexStypula Tess Tickles Savannah Ray

Q Writers Roundtable is an intentional space for adult LGBTQ2IA+ writers of all experience levels to share their work, get feedback, participate in writing exercises, and discuss how queerness informs our writing and our lives. Each week, we will come together as a supportive community to cheer each other on through our respective writing journeys, […]

This month, we are discussing What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher. About the book: A gripping and atmospheric reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher” from Hugo, Locus, & Nebula award-winning author T. Kingfisher. When Alex Easton, a retired soldier, receives word that their childhood friend Madeline Usher is […]

Terrifying things transpire in twos 😈 Season TWO of The Traitors at P Town Bar is officially on its way! The Faithful managed to thwart the Traitors in our first season, but can they pull it off again? Come take part in the experience and join our little game of deception and murder 🗡️ Starting […]

Come out for a night of showtune madness where the songs will be chosen, sung, and performed by you! Hosted by Dixie Surewood and Chi Chi DeVivre. Start early and enjoy all of our new happy hour deals from 5-7pm. Or, enjoy our daily signature martini and flatbread special all night long! Plus! Your favorite […]

Tuesdays, 4-6pm

Every Tuesday, stop in for our Stitch & Witch Harpy Hour — bring your current portable craft like knitting, cross stitch, sketching, beading, & more! Any craft you can pick up and take anywhere. Awkward beans very welcome. We'll be hanging out and crafting together. Every Tuesday, 5-7PM $1 off drafts

a monthly social hour with drink and food specials. come flirt, friend, and freak out over how cute the space bar is! worried to come alone? we get it, but we have so many amazing humans, literally just waiting for you to walk in. you're welcome here! pinky promise. every second tuesday 5:30-8:30pm space bar […]

We'rrreeee baaaacccckkkkkk!!!!!!!!! Come on out and join us for the kickoff to our fall season at True T PGH with a Kink & Draw session. October 13th's model is Oasis! Hosted by Michael Tikili (@rootednleathernat) and Bearfag (@bearfag)! Thanks again to Pup Paimon for the flyer!

S&S PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: BINGO. BREWS. DRAG. — HALLOWEEN SPOOKY EDITION Join the dazzling Luna Skye for a fabulous night of bingo, brews, and over-the-top drag entertainment! Play for fun prizes, sip on Aslin’s incredible selection of craft beers and draft cocktails, and come hungry for their delicious food menu. EVERY SECOND TUESDAY AT ASLIN BEER […]

📻 AND WE'RE BACK!! The Primetimers are back for another Happy Hour, this time at P-Town! Tuesday, October 13th Bar opens at 6:00PM Showtime at 6:30PM The Primetimers are a group of gay and bi men 50+ who meet up to connect with each other and their community- and this incredible cast of entertainers has […]

Art as resistance. Storytelling as organizing. Creativity as liberation. Join 1Hood Media on Tuesday, October 13th for Queer Quarterly: The Art of Resistance, featuring local artists, performers, writers, and cultural workers in conversation about the power of art to imagine and build more liberated communities. Come reflect, connect, and imagine what’s possible.

Would it be a stretch to say we made plans for you this Tuesday? 🤭 Come check out our free LGBTQ+ affirming yoga class. 🧘🏽‍♂️ All skill levels welcome. Location: Hugh Lane East Office — 421 N Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA Date: Tuesday, October 13th Time: 6:30-7:30PM Ages: 18+ RSVP here!

Omg! It’s Stay Gay Book Club’s ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND HALLOWEEN PARTY🎃🎂🥳🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Tuesday, Oct. 13th 7:00PM at Stay Gold Books Celebrate 1 year of Stay Gay Book Club with us! There will be a potluck, book swap, games, and more! Everyone is welcome to dress up in their Halloween of book inspired costume! Someone You […]

Roxie will be hosting a Silent Book Club on the second Tuesday of each month at the Soft Spot. Bring your own book, sit with other cutie pie queers, have a tasty NA beverage, and enjoy some parallel play. How it works: •B.Y.O. Book •No assigned readings •All book formats welcome •All events at free […]

Get ready to be thrilled, chilled, and completely fulfilled at DRAG ME TO DINNER at City Winery Pittsburgh! ✨ Hosted by Lola LeCroix Featuring: ✨ Calipso (@itscalipsoo) ✨ Blade Matthews (@blade.mathews.9) ✨ Alejandra J. Love (@alejandrajlove) Come hungry, grab a cocktail, and settle in as the queens take over City Winery with killer performances, outrageous […]

Deliberation of afterlife beliefs & grief •All belief systems (or none) are welcome! •Learn the role the afterlife plays in grieving and identity. •Share your diverse views with peers and connect! •At the Soft Spot — a safe queer space! 5401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Wednesday, October 14th 4:30-5:30pm  

🎲🌈 GAME NIGHT IS COMING TO THE PRISM! 🌈🎲 Looking for something fun to do with your community? Come hang out with us at The New Castle Prism Initiative for an evening of games, friendly competition, and good company! 💜 📅 Wednesdays ⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 The New Castle Prism Initiative 1315 […]

Stretch deeper. Move freely. Take care of your body. Stretch 101 returns for October 2026 with “Of the Year” Hazell Azzer, offering a welcoming movement experience designed to build flexibility, mobility, body awareness, and confidence. Whether you’re a performer, dancer, or simply looking to give your body some much-needed care, this workshop creates space to […]

We have one spooky system with Erin (@salter.erin) prepped! We have space for two more one-shots! Let us know if you'd like to DM! Wednesday, October 14th 6-9pm At the Soft Spot

We encourage you to continue to participate in our monthly support group meetings. Our schedule for this year is as follows: Virtual 6:30 – 8:00 pm, 2nd Wednesday of each month except June (see below): January 14th February 11th March 11th April 8th May 13th June – no meeting (Pride month) July – 8th August […]

Not your traditional support group! Every meeting focuses on a conversational or educational topic, creating a place for people at all stages of discovery and transition to come together in one space. From questioning to 40 years later, everyone has something they can contribute to the discussion! Meetings are held on the second and fourth […]

This month, we are discussing If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin. About the book: A stunning love story about a young Black woman whose life is torn apart when her lover is wrongly accused of a crime — "a moving, painful story, so vividly human and so obviously based on reality that it […]

Learn the foundations. Honor the culture. Find your movement. Step into the world of Vogue with “Legendary” Kiss Ebony for True T PGH’s Fall 2026 Vogue 101 Workshop Series. Designed for beginners and developing performers, the series introduces participants to the foundations, technique, movement, and cultural significance of Vogue and Ballroom in an affirming space […]

And then, he took the cup 🍷, gave it to his disciples, and said 🎤, “It’s finally time to celebrate my JESUS YEAR birthday!! Come feast with me, sing songs, and perhaps even betray me with a kiss!” 🔔DINGALINGALINGALINGALING🔔 In lieu of gifts, I would like your presence! Come eat, drink, sing, and be merry, […]

❤ Wednesdays are Karaoke Night at the Haunt with your host Jamie Lee Coitus! From 7:30pm to close, join Coitus for karaoke and sing your heart out. No talent required 🎤 21+

Bingo at P Town Bar every Wednesday (except 3rd Wednesdays). Hosted by Blade Matthews (@blade.mathews.9) Happy Hour from 6-8pm BALLS DROP at 8:30pm DRINK SPECIALS / FREE SNACKS / HUGE PRIZES 8 GAMES, including a quickie round.

Join the Coven of Misfits with their favorite ghouls and creatures for a night of drag, burlesque, and more! Featuring performances by: Roary Storm Malacunt LaFoole Lola May Lye The Spirit Leshy Divine Eva Van Helsing Abel N. Willing Frostee D Tipps Skelastic Book Fairy Maxxx Massacre Ser Entity Ramona Ripley Jami Starling This event […]

We are happy to announce that registration is open for the 2026 TransPride YOUniting Health & Wellness Conference. We are hard at work building the final agenda right now. LGBTQ2SIA+ people come from all walks of life, all races and ethnicities, all ages, all socio-economic statuses, all parts of the United States, and from all […]

Thursdays, 4-6pm

We have some really exciting news! Beginning THIS THURSDAY, we’re trying something new at Love, Katie — TRIVIA EVERY THURSDAY! From 5–10pm, pop in anytime, grab a cocktail and play! No set start time, no need to commit to the whole night — just come in, answer some questions, and see how you stack up. […]

The New Castle Prism Initiative is proud to partner with ARISE to offer the Prism Adult Support Group every second and third Thursday from 5:00–7:00 PM! Whether you’re looking to meet new people, build community, find support, or simply have a safe place to be yourself, there is a place for you here. 🏳️‍🌈✨ Every […]

Join us for our next Trans Meet Up at Esoterica in Wheeling! 🏳️‍⚧️ This month, we’re talking about mental health and wellbeing for trans and gender-diverse people, with a local therapist sharing affirming resources, guidance, and support. Whether you’re looking for community, connection, resources, or just a place to hang out with folks who get […]

This October, we are going to take apart stuffed animals and sew them back together into creepy cute creations. They're... alive! Join us for Queer Craft Night: Frankenpets, where we’ll rip apart stuffed animals and bring them back to life with stitches, LEDs, and motors. Whether creepy, cute, or somewhere in between, your creation will […]

This month, we'll be discussing Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin. About the book: Beth and Fran spend their days traveling the ravaged New England coast, hunting feral men and harvesting their organs in a gruesome effort to ensure they'll never face the same fate. Robbie lives by his gun and one hard-learned motto: other people aren't […]

COMEDY HAPPY HOUR OPEN MIC Every Thursday at 7pm Hosted by ENVY SINN Message @envysinnpgh on Instagram for more info.

House of Pasta is a munch exploring and celebrating whimsy in kink. We will be playing ice breakers and discussing new ways to approach what might otherwise seem daunting in things like play, power dynamics, and sexual exploration. Bring your curiosity and imagination! Thursday, October 15 7-9pm At the Soft Spot

Ever walked around Millvale and got the feeling you were being watched? Ever come to an event at Harold’s Haunt and saw something move on its own? Are you dying to know who the hell Harold is? Are you curious about how a ghost saved the bar during renovations? Do you wanna know who the […]

👻😈 FREAK SHOW 2026 🎃🔪 Join us at the Blue Moon Bar on Thursday, October 15th from 8–10pm for PGH Dyke March’s second annual Freak Show Fundraiser! Yes, that’s right before Steel Carabiner ❤️‍🔥 This year, we’re raising money for Steel City Food Not Bombs to help feed the community this holiday season! 📣 LOCAL […]

Every first and third THURSDAY at Babylon Nightclub, join Violetta for an open stage for all the queens, kings, and things to come perform! Message Violetta for performance opportunities. ♠️VELVET UNDERGROUND♠️ Hosted by Violetta Violence 💰WEEKLY CASH PRIZE💰 for 1st and 2nd place performer!! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday Doors open & sign-ups at 9:00pm […]

It's time the Haunt had its very own OPEN STAGE! That's right, drag things, kings, queens, & everything in-between, it’s OPEN SLAYGE! Hosted by Ryann and a very special cast of rotating drag performers. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday 9:00pm (sign-ups) 10:00pm (show)

We are happy to announce that registration is open for the 2026 TransPride YOUniting Health & Wellness Conference. We are hard at work building the final agenda right now. LGBTQ2SIA+ people come from all walks of life, all races and ethnicities, all ages, all socio-economic statuses, all parts of the United States, and from all […]

Come out every 3rd Friday for crafting and nerdy karaoke! We're talking costumes, construction paper, and Memory from Cats. We're talking googly eyes, great shirts, and group sobbing over "It's Over, Isn't It?" from Steven Universe. Come, hang out, cheer on those brave enough to take the stage, and make something to give your grandma! […]

Looking for a place to hang out, make friends, get creative, and just be yourself? Pride Punx Teen Night is here! 🏳️‍🌈🖤 Join us every Friday at The New Castle Prism Initiative for a safe, welcoming space created specifically for teens ages 13–18. Whether you want to make something, watch a movie, play games, hang […]

Join Mattress Factory artist-in-residence Akea Brionne in partnership with Pedantic Arts Residency for a special Mattress Factory member preview in celebration of her latest solo exhibition! Visit 1414 Monterey Annex to discover her new installation, then mingle with the artist and fellow members over drinks in the lobby. Not a member yet? Support the museum […]

We've been waiting for this one! Red's Good News is a great neighborhood bar for ALL neighbors. Join us as we venture into the South Hills on Friday, October 16th!

A community reading meets creative workshop! Presented by Dreams of Hope's speaQ & Let's Get Free as part of the Defy the Design art show Join Defy the Design: Poetry Circle on Friday, October 16th, a community reading meets creative workshop! Together, we will read select poems from Defy the Design: a poetry anthology from […]

Spooky season is finally upon us and since The MoB was born in October, this is our real time to shine. For the past 2 years the Halloween edition of SZR Club Night has been masquerade-themed, but year 3 calls for something a bit more…ravenous. On Oct 16, from 6-11pm, the SZR masquerade ball returns […]

Join us at the Soft Spot for a Harvest Fairy Party! Celebrate autumn with annotated lobsters, dancing, crafting, food, and live music by Faerie Fire. Friday, October 16th 6-9pm Tickets: $25

Pre-bout party at Two Frays Brewery! Our very own Zorra is skating at World Champs with RipTide Roller Derby and we’re watching it together Friday, Oct 16, 6-9pm at 5113 Penn Ave. $1 from every draft goes to SCRD. Come hang out and cheer her on 🛼

It’s poker time again! This Friday, October 16 from 6-8 PM at Elements Counseling and Wellness Spa. As always, free to play and no actual gambling involved!! Join us for a night of fun, from newbies to experienced poker players! Scan the QR code to RSVP or fill out the Google Form here

We are honored to host T.S. Leonard in celebration of his Another Anthem of Fabulous Survival — a dazzling debut poetry collection charting queer history, survival, memory, and joy across time — from Missouri to San Francisco, the AIDS epidemic to COVID-19, from Joni Mitchell to Destiny's Child. T.S. Leonard will be joined in conversation […]

👻🎃Halloween Movie Night🎃👻 Friday, October 16th, starting at 7:00PM, we’ll be watching Fear Street Part One and Rocky Horror Picture Show. Free to attend! Everyone is welcome to bring their own snacks! 🍿 If you have any questions at all please comment or message here or email us at andspgh@gmail.com! Location and Accessibility Info: Dah […]

Dress up or don’t! We don’t care — we just want you there! Speedfriend with fellow goblins, ghosts, and vampires, or be a wallflower. Bring a friend or come alone! ‍We want to redefine and revive the ways we connect in a world where the old ways aren’t working. Be weird and awkward! Be direct! […]

Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and goblins of every age! This spooky season, the fiendish folks at Grim Wizard Coffee and The Kult PGH bring you a special Halloween edition of DARK ROOM: Ghoulish Gala! We will have all the classic trappings of terror you’d expect of a Halloween celebration at the darkest cafe in town. […]

Chat with folks in a low-pressure environment. Or don't. Mixer for folks with social anxiety. Every Friday, 8pm to 1am. Cozy • Queer • Low stim • No alcohol  

Surprise bitch, bet you thought you’d seen the last of us…. Sinners presents: Haven of Horror! Join us as we SLASH our way through October and bring you our first FRIDAY event at Belvedere’s Ultra-Dive — a gothic Halloween costume party! And we’ve gathered a coven of some of Pittsburgh’s wickedest goth DJs: DJ Satyrion […]

We are happy to announce that registration is open for the 2026 TransPride YOUniting Health & Wellness Conference. We are hard at work building the final agenda right now. LGBTQ2SIA+ people come from all walks of life, all races and ethnicities, all ages, all socio-economic statuses, all parts of the United States, and from all […]

The Steel City Spooky Market is a Halloween-themed market where our vendors sell spooky art, tarot readings, taxidermy, crystals, and more. You'll also find food vendors and food trucks. We have rotating vendors and are open biweekly and then weekly in October. Come out to shop small and support local artists at Allegheny Commons Park […]

Any pickleball lovers? 👀 Hugh Lane's Queer Paddles returns to Washington's Landing with a costume party! Whether you're a pickleball pro, first-timer, or just want to come hang out with your fellow LGBTQ+ Pittsburghers, it's a great way to get moving and build community. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 It's totally free. All we ask is that you let […]

We've got a super exciting event coming up next weekend - there's still time to RSVP! Join us with allied org MYSELFDEFENSESTUDIO for a Range Day & Potluck Social next weekend, Oct 17. Starts at 11 am, goes 'til we get tired! All are welcome, even if you have not trained with firearms before. We […]

Fall is almost here, and we’re getting ready for a day full of fun, community, and spooky season magic! 🌈🧡 The New Castle Prism Initiative invites you, your family, and your friends to join us for a FREE Community Harvest Festival featuring local vendors, community organizations, activities, contests, and so much more! 📅 Saturday, October […]

That’s right, friends! It’s a Scottdale Pride First: The Monster Mash! 👻💀🎃 Tell your friends, your family, and all your peers. Come join us for a night of costumes, music, prizes, and great fun! Tickets are sold online and at the door. Tickets are limited. Tickets are cheaper online than they will be at the […]

RIANOUTLOUD! IS GOING LIVE! 💥🎙️ On Saturday, October 17th, Rian-Louis brings RIANOUTLOUD! ANOTHER LIVE EXPERIENCE to TLC Libations for a night celebrating Black LGBTQ+ voices, creativity, culture, and community. Expect unfiltered conversations with special guests, plenty of laughs, unforgettable moments, good energy, and the kind of connection you can only experience LIVE. RIANOUTLOUD! has always […]

On October 17th, Signal Otter Films comes to Bottom Feeder Books to bring you Todd Haynes's queer classic debut! Inspired by the writings of Jean Genet, Poison deftly interweaves a trio of transgressive tales—“Hero,” “Horror,” and “Homo”—that build toward a devastating climax. “Hero,” shot in mock TV-documentary style, tells a bizarre story of suburban patricide […]

Join us on Saturday, October 17th, to celebrate being around for FOUR years! As usual, our anniversary party will be funeral-themed, so come dressed in your best mourning attire and ready to spit on Harold’s grave. The funeral service will be at 9pm, led by Athena and the Chaos Twins. The rest of the night […]

The 2026 Women Who Rock™ Benefit Concert is the 9th Annual celebration of women, music, empowerment, and women's health, taking place Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Stage AE in Pittsburgh. Headlined by pop icon Taylor Dayne, the evening will also feature performances by The Vindys, Malina Moye, Kalie Shorr, DJ Coachelly, and the 2026 Women […]

October schedule is here for the queers! 🦄🧗‍♂️ As always, discounted entry on club days and free rentals. You can also come climb with us Saturday the 17th for free during the QFTW Affinity Session! We will be having fun with some ropes this month with some top rope and lead classes! Our classes are […]

Calling all GLEEKS!!! Join us Saturday, October 17th at The Soft Spot for GLEE: The Drag Show. Cast: Miss Munroe as Mercedes Jones Theocracy as Rachel Berry Silly Billy as Will Schuester Ginger Snap as Quinn Gabray Sue Flay as Santana Lopez Louis L’Amour as Kurt Hummel Malacunt LaFoole as Noah Puckerman Sally Forth as […]