Kick off our 41st season with two films opening night AND a party in between! Join us downstairs at Bierport from 7:30-9:30 PM (or later!) for complimentary food and drinks. Come for both films and party between screenings, stop by after the first, or grab a drink before the second — however you do it, […]
Kick off our 41st season with two films opening night AND a party in between! Join us downstairs at Bierport from 7:30-9:30 PM (or later!) for complimentary food and drinks. Come for both films and party between screenings, stop by after the first, or grab a drink before the second — however you do it, […]
A playful collection of queer shorts about love, lust, connection, and all the weird moments in between. The Soft Spot 5407 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 October 3, 2026 12:30 - 2:00 PM Baker's Boy Six months after small-town transmasc baker Sam starts using testosterone gel, they begin to notice that everyone they know is […]
A playful collection of queer shorts about love, lust, connection, and all the weird moments in between. The Soft Spot 5407 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 October 3, 2026 2:30 - 4:00 PM In a Whisper Back in Tunisia for her uncle's funeral, Lilia reunites with a family that knows nothing about her life in […]
Stories of transition, self-discovery, and becoming you. Celebrating the many ways queer people define themselves. Row House Cinema — Hollywood 1449 Potomac Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 October 3, 2026 8:00 - 9:30PM FLY When a prestigious ballet company holds auditions for a coveted apprenticeship, a dance prodigy driven by perfectionism has their world upended by […]
Join us after Timewarp with Junior Chamber of Commerce Players! The Rocky Horror Picture Show has been running on and off in Pittsburgh since the late '70's / early '80's. The story of Rocky in Pittsburgh is one of continuous death, rebirth, and perseverence... Like cockroaches! Row House Cinema — Hollywood 1449 Potomac Ave, Pittsburgh, […]
Join us for a midnight screening following the 2026 documentary Timewarp with Junior Chamber of Commerce Players! The Rocky Horror Picture Show has been running on and off in Pittsburgh since the late 70s / early 80s. The story of Rocky in Pittsburgh is one of continuous death, rebirth, and perseverance... Like cockroaches! Row House […]
In the town of Tepoztlán, Mexico, Karla is making a movie about her story with Kani, while she faces a binary society that wants to categorize her as one gender or another. Row House Cinema — Lawrenceville 4115 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 October 4, 2026 2:30 - 4:30 PM
Set in the Greek mountain village of Tirna, Bearcave follows Argyro, a badass farmer, and her best friend Anneta, the village "it" girl and local manicurist. Once Anneta admits that she's pregnant and planning to leave town with her lame cop boyfriend, Argyro challenges Anneta to embark on an adventure to find the mystical bear […]
Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders peels back the layers of controversy surrounding the making of the 1980 thriller, Cruising. Directed by William Friedkin, the film triggered fierce protests from the LGBTQ+ community for its portrayal of a serial killer targeting gay men in New York's leather bars. Friedkin drew inspiration from the brutal murder of Variety […]
Get ready for film festival season! Each October, Reel Q hosts a nine-day film festival in Pittsburgh, PA, celebrating LGBTQ films from across the world. Now in its 41st year, Reel Q is Pittsburgh’s longest-running film festival, the fifth oldest LGBTQ+ film festival in the United States, and the sixth oldest in the world. Reel […]
Thorns & Roses Aliz, a reserved young man, quietly harbors feelings for his flatmate. Gathering the courage to confess, he is blindsided when the object of his affection brings home a girlfriend. As the night unfolds, Aliz is forced inward, grappling with unspoken desire, emotional repression, and the quiet devastation of loving in silence. Apolo […]
A lonely French trucker's routine life on the road takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a Polish driver. As feelings develop, he struggles to balance his demanding job with a chance at love, determined to make their connection work. Harris Theater 809 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 October 6, 2026 7:00 - 9:00 PM
In collaboration with Pittsburgh Sound + Image, featuring a special live 16mm projection of one of Barbara Hammer’s films. Barbara Forever An archive-driven exploration of the life, work, and legacy of iconic, pioneering lesbian filmmaker Barbara Hammer. Melwood Screening Room 477 Melwood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 October 7, 2026 7:00 - 9:00 PM
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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
Things get strange after dark in this collection of queer thrillers, desire, dread, blood, and camp. Location TBA October 10, 2026 8:00 - 10:00 PM The Witch of Vihar Lake In a village near Vihar Lake, where fearsome tales of a witch keep people away, young Mitthu and his sister Ishita grow up in the shadow […]
