Or maybe just call Anne Hathaway “Mother Mary,” her role in the film of the same name from acclaimed director David Lowery (“The Green Knight”).  It’s the story of a queer relationship between a pop star and a fashion designer, ...

Members of the LGBTQ+ community at Duquesne University were concerned and fearful after a photo began circulating the student body that many initially, and inaccurately, interpreted to depict Duquesne President Ken Gormley at a Trump-hosted inauguration event for his biggest ...

Indica’s Another Party Pittsburgh did it again with another fierce party at P Town Bar with current RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 racer Lana Ja’Rae on Friday night. Lana joined Indica and Joe MyGosh for a watch party of episode ...

advertisement In this special on-site episode of the QBurgh Podcast, we take you inside Brewer’s Bar, Pittsburgh’s oldest gay bar, just days before its final farewell. Host Jeff Freedman sits down with Carol Usner-Held, the longtime owner, to reflect on ...

It was an incredible year for LGBTQ+ movies at Sundance, one of America’s most prestigious film festivals. Held yearly in the not-always-so-queer-friendly state of Utah, the festival boasted a powerful lineup of heavy hitting queer and trans movies coming soon ...

The Christian Right in the United States is becoming increasingly synonymous with Nazi sympathizers. I don’t know how else to put it. This past weekend, Bryce Mitchell, UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell went viral for all the wrong reasons when a ...

Updated on February 6, 2025, at 8:39 AM. In a troubling new turn, the estate of the late Donald “Donny” Thinnes and developers who own the building and land that once housed Donny’s Place, a beloved and storied LGBTQ+ bar, ...

It is simply impossible to keep up with the barrage of anti LGBTQ+ news coming out of the Trump Administration. Upon taking office, Trump wasted no time signing executive orders to hurt as many marginalized people as possible. On Inauguration ...

advertisement A person’s individuality has many facets, including race, gender and sexual orientation, and these facets can overlap in many ways that create unique experiences and challenges. This is the basis of intersectionality – a term first used in 1989 ...

If that headline shocked you, it should have. The executive orders that Trump has been signing may very well affect your health. Oh, you thought Trump was only attacking the “T” in our community? Nope. He’s targeting the “L,” the ...

Pittsburgh’s queer scene is turning up the heat this February with a jam-packed lineup of events that celebrate love, performance, community, and pure unfiltered fun! From drag brunches and burlesque shows to theater jams and speed dating nights, the city ...

LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, the global leader in building LGBTQ+ equal representation in government, is holding a Public Leadership Summit on February 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM in Pittsburgh. This free event is designed to give local LGBTQ+ residents interested in ...

The Pennsylvania Coalition of LGBTQ+ Organizations, a statewide network of over 50 LGBTQ organizations faciliated by the Pennsylvania Youth Congress, has coordinated the following statement penned to LGBTQ Pennsylvanians, which has been signed by 125+ key community leaders: Dear LGBTQ+ ...

Nine incredible queens took the stage Sunday night for the Blue Moon Pageant, each bringing their own dazzling take on this year’s “Pittsburgh Icons” theme. While Joey Young ultimately claimed the crown with a stunning Lydia B. Kollins-inspired look and ...

We are excited once again to announce the publication of QBurgh’s Spring print issue, the Pittsburgh Pride Guide, is coming soon. Each year, the magazine grows even bigger, with last year’s issue featuring 84 pages highlighting local community volunteers, spotlighted ...

To quote Melissa Etheridge, ain’t it heavy? For some perspective on recent assaults on LGBTQ+ rights brought by the Trump administration, turning to a gay icon with decades of experience in resilience and unity is always worthwhile. Enter Etheridge, who ...

Updated January 27, 2025 at 9:31 PM. Nine queens entered the glittering gauntlet, but only one could emerge victorious. The Blue Moon Pageant returned Sunday night with a standing-room-only crowd. In the end, it was Joey Young who claimed the ...

Kori King, a racer on the current season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, teamed up with Another Party Pittsburgh for an unforgettable watch party and drag show at P Town Bar on Friday. Fans gathered to cheer Kori on as she ...

Nebby Nick hit up P Town Bar for Sapphic Saturday – a night of speed dating, sapphic vibes, and building community. Nick caught up with Indie Skies to chat about why these events are so important for Pittsburgh’s lesbian and ...

This week, we’re diving headfirst into Pittsburgh Pride 2025! Join Jeff as he chats with special guests Dena Stanley and Dalen Michael, the co-chairs of the Pittsburgh Pride Group, about this year’s exciting lineup of events, the rich history of ...

Nora’s scared. She doesn’t know what’s going to happen to her hormones. Can she even get refills? She’s looking in the mirror, and the light’s playing tricks on her eyes. She’s seeing a face she hasn’t seen in years. It’s ...

On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at rolling back protections for LGBTQ Americans, particularly targeting transgender and nonbinary individuals. The orders, titled “Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions” and ...

Advertisement Anne King Skeels (they/them) is ready to bare their soul on stage with the premiere of their play, “My Sister’s Lipstick” as part of the New Hazlett Theater’s Community Supported Art (CSA) program. Skeels began writing the play in ...

Today, Donald Trump was sworn in again as President of the United States. For many in the queer community, this moment feels like a gut punch—a vivid reminder of past policies and rhetoric that targeted our very existence. The fear ...

Once upon a time, surf mime and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg visited Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago and then it was OK to use slurs against LGBTQ+ people on Facebook and Instagram again. Hooray for freedom! Zuckerberg wasted no time making major changes ...

In this first episode of What’s Queer and Going On?, we sit down with Pittsburgh drag icon, Indica. From her iconic Another Party events to her unforgettable moments with drag legends, Indica opens up about the magic, messiness, and meaning ...

In 2025, the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame will officially take root in the heart of the Strip District, honoring individuals with ties to Southwestern Pennsylvania who’ve made remarkable contributions to American culture. This new initiative celebrates the region’s cultural heritage ...

Originally published by our partners at The 19th. The House on Tuesday voted 218-206 to ban transgender girls and women from girls’ sports in federally-funded schools by amending Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in educational ...

The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council (GPAC) has announced the recipients of its 2024-2025 Creative Sector Flex Fund, awarding $180,000 in grants to 36 organizations across Southwestern Pennsylvania. Among the grantees are two prominent queer organizations, the Renaissance City Choir and ...

I’m writing this on Jan. 6, 2025, the day Congress is to certify the election of Donald Trump for a second term. Noticeably absent from the United States Capitol? Progressive rioters scaling the building and breaking in for the purpose ...

With the availability of PrEP, pre-exposure prophylaxis, HIV prevention became as easy as taking a daily pill, or now, a regular injection at the doctor’s office. Then came doxy-PEP, an antibiotic given after a risky sexual encounter that can prevent ...

It’s time, really, for the drag kings to get their own reality competition, now that “RuPaul’s Drag Race” has become an institution and rite of passage for many drag queens who want to step up to the next level of ...

Starting today, not only can you listen to the QBurgh podcast, but you can also WATCH on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@qburghmag On today’s podcast, Jeff is joined by QBurgh co-creator Jim Sheppard and the newest addition to the QBurgh family, ...

Pittsburgh’s very own Lydia B. Kollins joins QBurgh’s Nebby Nick at 5801 for the RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 premiere watch party! 🌟 Curious about the story behind Lydia’s middle name and how her cinema background shapes her drag? Tune ...

On December 16, 2024, Anita Bryant, a beauty queen turned anti-LGBTQ+ activist and orange juice spokesperson, quietly passed away at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma. Despite her prominence in the 1970s as a vocal opponent of LGBTQ+ rights, it wasn’t ...

A trial date has been set for the murder case that shocked the Western PA LGBTQ+ Community last summer. DaShawn Watkins, accused of killing and dismembering 14-year-old Pauly Likens in June 2024, is scheduled to stand trial this July in ...

Indiana Borough Council has approved a third annual Pride Festival for June 14, 2025, at IRMC Park. The approval was secured in a 6-2 vote after two council meetings packed with public speakers and controversy surrounding the event. The decision ...

By the time you’re reading this, 2024 will be nestled in the dumpster of history, being nibbled on by rats. I’d say good riddance, if we weren’t heading into 2025, the year Trump takes office again and inevitably makes everything ...

On Friday, January 3, 2025, Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community gathered in full force to celebrate local drag sensation Lydia B. Kollins’ debut on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17. The evening kicked off with a packed viewing party at 5801 Video Lounge, ...

On Sunday, Dec. 22, Donald Trump spoke at Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest, which is a who’s who of creeps. To the audience of right-wing extremists Trump said, “With the stroke of my pen, on Day 1, we’re going to ...

Last night, Pittsburgh drag took center stage as Lydia B. Kollins, the Steel City’s own cinematic queen, made her debut on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17. While the episode brought plenty of drama and talent, one thing stood out above ...

I had already agreed to an interview with Robbie Williams before realizing he wasn’t queer at all. That’s on me. As a teenager who was fond of his anthemic ballad “Angel” and then saw him strip down to his briefs ...

We’re kicking off 2025 with a packed month of queer-centered events that celebrate community, creativity, and connection. From Twister competitions and drag brunches to walking groups, queer coding, and ballroom extravaganzas, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re looking ...

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on a year that brought incredible highs, heartbreaking lows, and transformative moments for Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community. From the inspiring rise of local queer talent to the bittersweet goodbyes to beloved ...

The first actual text on the website says, “Physically Documented Queer Existence,” so I ask why it’s so essential this magazine is physical. “Because at the end of the day,” Zelda says, “when all these phones are exploded and in ...

As I write this, I’m learning that there’s been a shooting at yet another school in the United States. This time in Wisconsin. Reportedly a 15-year-old student shot and killed a teacher and a student and then herself. Other students ...

The clock is ticking closer to midnight and we’re preparing to say goodbye to 2024. Pittsburgh’s queer scene is buzzing with unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebrations! Whether you’re in the mood for dazzling drag performances, nostalgic throwbacks, cozy vibes, or ...

In Pittsburgh’s Polish Hill neighborhood, a modest two-story building near the base of Herron Avenue sits empty, its doors closed since 2022. For decades, the space was home to a series of bars and nightclubs, ultimately known as Donny’s Place, ...