With HBO’s The Last of Us season 2 grabbing everyone’s attention with its character-driven story-telling and lesbian main character, we thought it might be a good time to take a look at some other queer characters in the world of ...

Matt Bomer is finally letting his perfectly coiffed hair down. The out actor — celebrated for bringing groundbreaking LGBTQ+ stories to life in “The Normal Heart,” Netflix’s 2020 remake of “Boys in the Band” and the Showtime thriller “Fellow Travelers” ...

If you wander the halls of the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Medicine, you might come across Dr. Ken Ho, bespectacled in his white lab coat, on his way to work with a team of researchers or instruct a graduate ...

Get ready to scream “TEAM BUTTHOLE” one more time, because Pittsburgh’s punk princess of chaos, Lydia B. Kollins, is BACK and this time, she’s competing for a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. Paramount+ just dropped the cast ...

The City of Pittsburgh LGBTQIA+ Commission gathered on April 15 to reflect on a highly successful Town Hall event in March, finalize its official logo, and ramp up planning for upcoming Pride and Outfest events. The meeting opened with the ...

Hungary passed a constitutional amendment banning public LGBTQ+ events and has given the green light to facial recognition technology to catch anyone who dares to attend such an event. You’d better believe that the Trump Administration is taking notes. It sounds dystopian, ...

Israeli-born Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie seeks love, peace, and joy, and, in doing so, breaks with the cultural and religious strictures of Orthodox Judaism as he champions LGBTQ+ rights in a conservative society in Sandi Simcha DuBowski’s documentary, “Sabbath Queen.” The ...

We’ve rounded up every single Pride event happening in the ‘Burgh and beyond this June so you don’t miss a beat. Pride isn’t just a weekend—it’s a whole vibe all month long, and we’ve got your ultimate calendar to prove ...

On Saturday, April 19, 2025, Pittsburgh’s Joey Young was crowned Miss Continental Newcomer 2025 at the 2nd Annual Mr. and Miss Continental Newcomer Pageants at The Baton Show Lounge in Chicago. The night was full of fierce competition, but Joey ...

“When we call O69, everybody goes WOO!” …well, at least at OUTrageous Bingo they do. Nebby Nick gets nebby at one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic monthly LGBTQ+ events, held at Rodef Shalom Congregation. This isn’t just bingo — it’s a ...

I am writing this from Philadelphia, “the birthplace of America.” If I were America, I would be desperately searching for that big cervix in the sky so that I could crawl back into the womb. But since that’s not possible, ...

There’s a difference between being scared and having fear. Being scared can be a motivator. It pushes you to fight back. Having fear, however, shows weakness. It shows you’re paralyzed. This was one of the main points of Pittsburgh Mayor ...

Nearly 80 public officials and 38 organizations have joined in a letter sent to UPMC demanding the healthcare system continue saving the lives of transgender youth. The letter calls for UPMC to resume full basic medical care it had provided for over ...

Updated Friday, April 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM to include VIP ticket information. He’s coming to the ‘Burgh—and he’s bringing queer joy with him! Pittsburgh Pride just dropped the glittery bombshell that David Archuleta, beloved pop singer and former American ...

Pittsburgh’s queer summer is about to pop off in a major way. The newly rebranded All Out Music Fest — formerly known as Pride on the Shore — is making its triumphant return to Stage AE on Friday, May 30th, ...

The Washington, PA branch of the NAACP has named Kathy Cameron as the 2025 recipient of its prestigious Human Rights Award. The honor will be presented at the organization’s 65th annual awards banquet, set for 6 p.m. on Friday, May ...

Forty and fierce! On Friday, April 11, 2025, Allies for Health + Wellbeing brought the energy to the Roxian Theatre for a dazzling celebration of their 40th anniversary. Founded in 1985 as the Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force — a fierce, ...

The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute held a free Public Leadership Summit here in the ‘Burgh, engaging participants in collaborative workshops and discussions on how to run for office or enter public service as an out LGBTQ+ individual, as well as network ...

Chances are the last glimpse you got of Lena Waithe was when she made her entrance as a new cast member on the now decades-spanning “Grey’s Anatomy,” or sitting in the front row of the Academy Awards ceremony with her ...

Today’s Episode is sponsored by: Brianna’s Mobile Workshop! Pittsburgh’s Premier Queer Contractors. Welcome back to Pride Matters, the QBurgh podcast that brings Pittsburgh’s queer community closer together! In this episode, we’re shining the spotlight on the Steel City Softball League—Pittsburgh’s ...

Originally published by our partners at The19th on April 10, 2025. In 1989, Ronald Johnson did not think he would live to see old age. Johnson, a Black gay man, was diagnosed with HIV that year, during the height of ...

In these turbulent times, caring for one’s mental and emotional health is more vital than ever. However, avoiding unhealthy coping mechanisms that can lead to addiction issues and other forms of self-harm can be hard under stress. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ people ...

At its monthly meeting on March 18, the City of Pittsburgh LGBTQIA Commission unanimously voted to endorse a new ordinance proposed by City Councilmember Barb Warwick aimed at reclassifying prostitution charges from misdemeanors to summary violations. The ordinance, strongly supported ...

On Hulu’s new comedy series “Mid-Century Modern,” longtime screen and theater actor Nathan Lane brings a familiar effervescence to his swishy character. Like his iconic turn as Albert in “The Birdcage,” he embodies Bunny with the exuberant flair of a ...

advertisement Though HIV today is treatable and people can live long, full lives with an HIV diagnosis, some people with HIV also face barriers to accessing healthcare, navigating legal or insurance issues, food insecurity and more. At Allies for Health ...

I’m writing this column on International Transgender Day of Visibility. Transgender activist Rachel Crandall Crocker founded TDoV in 2010. She wanted a day to celebrate the lives of transgender people as, unfortunately, news regarding transgender people is often focused on the negative: ...

On a dazzling weekend in East Liberty, the Renaissance City Choir lit up the stage — and our queer hearts — with their cabaret concert Follow Our Yellow Brick Road. A kaleidoscope of Broadway brilliance and queer affirmation, this enchanting ...

The Steel City Stonewall Democrats endorsed Incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey in the upcoming race — but he’s not the only one with backing. Challenger and County Controller, Corey O’Connor scored support from the Allegheny County Democratic Committee. 🎤 Nebby Nick ...

If you were to hear an off-hand reference to “wood,” where would your head go? If you’re Luke Macfarlane, it goes to what else but actual woodworking. A trailblazer at the Hallmark Channel for over a decade, Macfarlane has helped ...

Would you stand out in the pouring rain for the ones you love? Downpours, whipping winds, and even the busy Downtown Pittsburgh sidewalks couldn’t stop protesters from rallying together in a fight for transgender rights. After UPMC took action towards stopping transgender ...

What influence might artists like Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish and Kim Petras have on our world a decade from now? It’s a legitimate question that could offer hope in these fraught, uncertain times. As Roan challenges expectations by venturing into ...

April in Pittsburgh is poppin’ OFF! Whether you’re into radical rallies, cozy book clubs, high-drama drag brunches, or sapphic space-themed dance parties (yes, seriously), the city is serving a whole buffet of LGBTQ+ events this month. From trans visibility fairs ...

The Lawrenceville Corporation has announced the return of Lawrenceville Pride, set to take place June 13–15, 2025. Now in its third year, the neighborhood-wide event brings together local businesses, performers, organizations, and residents to celebrate and support the neighborhood’s LGBTQIA+ ...

“The roof is on, and the windows are going in.” President and CEO of Presbyterian SeniorCare Network James Pieffer is excited about his work on Mosaic, the Oakland neighborhood’s new senior housing facility for the LGBTQ+ community. That 48-unit building ...

Letters to the Editor do not necessarily reflect the views of QBurgh LLC. Check below the article on how to submit your letter to the editor. This concerns the current efforts to grant Donny’s Place a historic landmark designation. As a ...

Originally published by our partners at the Philly Gay News. By now, it should be apparent that the actions of the Donald Trump administration will affect nearly every American — no matter your political affiliation, age, race or identity. This ...

“What can we do to make Brewers alive and full of energy again?” It’s not often that a bar throws open the doors and asks its community, What do you want this place to be? But then again, Brewers Bar ...

A bill that would ban transgender girls and women from participating in school sports across Pennsylvania is heading to the full state Senate after passing through the Senate Education Committee this week. Backed by Republican lawmakers, the legislation would bar ...

Get ready to click your heels and ease on down the road, because Renaissance City Choir (RCC), Western Pennsylvania’s only LGBTQIA+ choral ensemble, is bringing the queer magic of Oz to East Liberty this spring. Their much-anticipated 2025 Cabaret Concert, ...

The effort to preserve Donny’s Place — a former gay bar in Polish Hill and the site of a proposed historic landmark designation — hit a major roadblock this week when the Pittsburgh Planning Commission unanimously voted against recommending it ...

advertisement Real Housewives star, Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, is starring in her cabaret, “The Countess Cabaret,” coming to Jergel’s Rhythm Grille in Warrendale on April 4, 2025. De Lesseps, the outrageous reality TV star rose to prominence on the Real ...

The organizers behind Pride Millvale have announced that the event will return for its fifth year on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The annual celebration, which takes place in the Borough of Millvale, is free ...

Downstream from Pittsburgh on the Monongahela River, nestled in the quaint college hamlet of Morgantown, West Virginia, is an unusual sight – a big, gay nightclub bustling with live entertainment. The bar, formerly Vice Versa, opened its doors in October ...

Hello and welcome to yet another day of the horrifying reality show none of us can escape from: the “Destroy the U.S.” edition of “The Apprentice.” Trump and co-president Elon Musk are laying off thousands and thousands of the people ...

Thursday, the City of Pittsburgh held an LBTQIA+ Town Hall at True T Studios in Uptown. Mayor Ed Gainey opened the event and introduced Adrianna Branin, the City’s IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) Manager. The Town Hall was an ...

Originally published by our partners at The19th on March 19, 2025. A U.S. district judge has blocked the Trump administration’s ban on transgender people serving in the military, suggesting the order was hostile and discriminatory.  On Tuesday night, Judge Ana ...

“Killers of The Flower Moon” star and Academy Award nominee Lily Gladstone just wrapped a new project with filmmaker Mark Pellington (“Nostalgia”), one with more killing on the menu. The conspiracy thriller “Lone Wolf,” from an original screenplay by Tom ...

Families of transgender children have reported that UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP) has stopped providing gender-affirming medications, leaving them without guidance or access to critical healthcare. This development follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January ...

On the way home from the gym this evening, my 15-year-old son asked me what I thought about transgender women participating in certain sports. He gave an example of a bodybuilder assigned male at birth who was now competing in ...

On Thursday, March 13, Allies for Health + Wellbeing celebrated their 2025 class of Bright Young People. Since 2022, Allies for Health + Wellbeing has honored people who are making a real and tangible difference in our community and working ...