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Good morning, Pittsburgh.
If you were downtown on Saturday, you already know: the St. Patrick’s Day Parade turned the city approximately 73% green. Green hats, green beer, green glitter, and at least one person in full leprechaun drag by 10 a.m., which honestly feels spiritually aligned with our values.
Whether you braved the parade crowds or wisely observed the festivities from a respectful distance (preferably indoors, with brunch), the energy was undeniable. Spring-adjacent chaos has arrived.
And while Pittsburgh was out celebrating in the streets, Hollywood was busy celebrating itself last night at the Oscars. Congratulations to all the winners, the dramatic speeches, and the one celebrity who definitely cried while holding a gold statue and saying something about “this moment meaning everything.”
So wherever you are this Monday — recovering from parade energy, catching up on sleep, or Googling which movie you now have to pretend you’ve seen — take a breath.
The sun is staying out a little longer. Spring is warming up backstage. And the gays of Pittsburgh remain booked, busy, and slightly hungover.
Let’s slay the week.
SLAY OF THE WEEK: Treasure Treasure
This week’s Slay of the Week goes to Pittsburgh artist Treasure Treasure, a performer, composer, filmmaker, and multi-instrumentalist whose work explores identity, transformation, and creative freedom.
With a career spanning more than thirty years, Treasure moves fluidly across mediums, from theater and music to film and visual storytelling. In the latest episode of “From Then to Now to When,” she reflects on growing up as a child actor in New York City and how those early experiences shaped the artist she is today.
Her theatrical piece Agnus Teaches Acting premiered at The New Hazlett Theater, and her debut EP HYPNEROTOMACHIA is now streaming on all platforms.
Across everything she creates, one theme keeps surfacing: transformation.
👉 Read the full story on QBurgh.com
SHARE YOUR JOY
Did something gay and glorious happen this week?
✨ You wore your first binder out in public
✨ You finally asked them out (and they said yes)
✨ You slayed at karaoke
✨ You felt cute at Giant Eagle
✨ You just felt seen
We wanna hear it! Send us your queer joy, big or small, and we might feature it in next week’s issue. Because your joy? That’s newsworthy too.
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Today’s issue of Slay Weekly is sponsored by Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center
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This survey keeps data anonymous, is community-powered, and the results will be shared with organizations across the state to support research, apply for grant funding, and inform programming to aid the health and wellness of LGBTQIA+ folks.
You can take this survey if you are LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, etc.), live in Pennsylvania, and are 13 years or older.
Take the survey TODAY at QBurgh.com/2026lgbtsurvey to get your voice heard or click the link in the description below!
This survey is done in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and PHMC, a non-profit organization that develops the survey tool and summarizes all findings. Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center also works with 30+ LGBTQ+ community organizations across the state to make sure that the voices of all identities within the community are reflected in the data.
Thank you!
QUEER JOY IN THE WORLD: Play Ball!
Pittsburgh’s queer softball tradition is stepping back up to the plate.
The Steel City Softball League is gearing up for its 2026 season, inviting players of all experience levels to step onto the field and join one of Pittsburgh’s longest-running LGBTQ sports communities.
Even better? This year marks 45 years of Steel City Softball, a milestone for a league that has brought generations of queer athletes and allies together.
To kick things off, the league is hosting a Registration Party at Title 9 PGH on March 22, where players can meet teams, sign up for the season, and connect with the community.
No team? No problem! Free agents are welcome.
👉 Learn more and register at SteelCitySoftball.org
👉 Read the full story on QBurgh.com
QUEER RECOMMENDATION: Triple Threat at the Mattress Factory
Looking for something artsy, queer, and a little unexpected? Head to the Mattress Factory to experience Triple Threat, a new video installation by Argentine artist duo Lolo y Lauti.
The piece transforms the gallery into something like a dance studio, where three synchronized screens show dancers moving through choreography inspired by classic Broadway and Hollywood musicals. The result is part performance, part installation, and completely hypnotic.
It’s a playful, theatrical exploration of performance, identity, and queer inspiration — exactly the kind of work the Mattress Factory does best.
👉 Read more about the exhibition on QBurgh.com
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Saving Our Stories
Pittsburgh’s queer history lives in more places than you might think, sometimes even on old VHS tapes and dusty photo slides.
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Recollection Studio gives community members the chance to digitize personal media like cassette tapes, film reels, and home videos, helping preserve memories that might otherwise be lost to time.
The studio has also played a role in helping QBurgh expand the Q Archives, our growing digital collection of LGBTQ publications and artifacts documenting decades of queer life in Western Pennsylvania.
Because long before mainstream media told our stories, our community documented them ourselves.
And thanks to projects like the Recollection Studio, those memories — from family moments to Pride parades — can be preserved for the next generation.
👉 Read the full story on QBurgh.com
THE QUEER AGENDA:
Here are three ways to get out, move your body, or meet some new people this week:
Tuesday, March 17 from 6:30–7:30 PM
LGBTQ+ Yoga with Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation
Feeling wound up from winter? Come stretch it out with a free guided yoga class hosted by Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation. Relax, breathe, and reconnect with your body in a welcoming LGBTQ+ space. RSVP.
Tuesday, March 17 from 7:00–9:00 PM
Debra’s Council of Elders at Harold’s Haunt
at Harold’s Haunt
Debra is looking to make some friends her own age — and by that we mean 50+ LGBTQIA+ folks ready for a cozy night of conversation. Tuesdays are also Stitch and Witch, so bring your knitting, crafting, or just your charming awkward energy. The vibe: cozy, silly, and a little chaotic.
Wednesday, March 18 from 7:00–8:30 PM
Vogue 101 Workshop
at True T Studios
Ready to learn the art of voguing? Pittsburgh performer Kiss Ebony leads this welcoming Vogue 101 workshop with mentorship, feedback, and a little friendly competition. Whether you’re brand new or looking to sharpen your moves, this space is all about learning, expression, and community. Pay What You Can.
And as always, this is just a slice of what’s happening — explore the full community calendar at QBurgh.com/events.
More events this week →
Alright, babes, gather up.
If you survived the St. Patrick’s Day parade crowds, green beverages of questionable origin, and at least one friend yelling “ONE MORE ROUND” when everyone clearly needed water instead, congratulations. You made it.
This is your official Slay Weekly hydration reminder: drink some water. Yes, right now. Your future self will thank you.
The week ahead has yoga, voguing, cozy elder hangs, softball signups, and art installations waiting for you, proof that Pittsburgh’s queer community never really slows down. We just occasionally pause to hydrate and locate our sunglasses.
So as you head into the week: Take a breath. Drink some water. Text your queer friends. Try something new. And remember that chaos, joy, and community are always better when shared.
Spring is creeping closer, the days are getting longer, and the gays of Pittsburgh remain booked, busy, and thriving.
Go slay the week. Talk soon.