Arcade Comedy Theater is taking a stroll down Liberty Avenue. The theater is not just moving down the block, from 811 Liberty Avenue to 943 Liberty; it’s expanding from its modest space into a custom-built, three-floor, two-theater, state-of-the art performance ...
While stand-up comedy is still predominantly male, improv and sketch comedy is more inclusive. Since its inception, the Arcade Comedy Theater has welcomed diverse voices. There is Frankly Scarlett, an improv/sketch group composed of all women (Abby Fudor, Liz Labacz ...
On Sunday, June 12 at 2:02 A.M. lone gunman Omar Mateen opened fire inside Pulse nightclub in Orlando. He killed 49 patrons and injured 53 others in one of the deadliest shooting sprees in U.S. history. Mateen was shot and ...
Last year, as part of Pittsburgh Pride, the first ball on the Bridge took place on the Andy Warhol Bridge. It was a night celebrating the underground ballroom culture, and Dena Stanley was among the leaders helping to make that ...
In the wake of the tragic anniversary of the Orlando Pulse Nightclub massacre, singer songwriter Brandon Parsons wants to remind us “We must never hide.” The former American Idol contestant paid tribute to the victims of the Orlando tragedy with ...
Thank you, President Obama. Without a doubt, no president in U.S. history has advocated and pushed legislation to help the LGBT and ally community more than you. As a result of your administration’s actions, more U.S. adults self-identify as LGBT ...
A TRIP TO HILLS DEPARTMENT STORE IN WARREN, OHIO, came around only twice a year. Once, when it was time to go back to school and once again when it was time to replace my pair of shoes. Walking into ...
ACTRESS. SINGER. SPOKESPERSON. AUTHOR. SINCE HER appearance on season three of American Idol in 2004, Jennifer Hudson has won astonishing awards with another 33 nominations including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Grammy Award. Born on September ...
“A true flag cannot be designed — it has to be torn from the soul of the people.” — Unknown Unknown In 1970, a self-described “geeky kid from Kansas” named Gilbert Baker came to San Francisco as an Army draftee. ...
In the late hours OF November 8, 2016, it is believed between two to eight transgender youths committed suicide. Although the exact numbers are unconfirmed, both Trans Lifeline and The Trevor Project saw a surge of phone calls. Unfortunately they ...
Saturday, June 10 – Noon-5 PMSunday, June 11 – 1-7 PM PrideFest is a two-day free festival that showcases entertainment, attractions, and vendors in an atmosphere that brings together our allies and celebrates the LGBT community. Highlights Pride Radio Dance ...
Jennifer Hudson counts her LGBT fans as one of the main reasons for her success. “I’ve always admired and respected the gay community for their courage, independence, condence, and spirit.” Her video for the upbeat single “I Still Love You” ...
From American Idol to American icon. JENNIFER HUDSON @ PRIDE IN THE STREETLiberty Avenue – Saturday, June 10Tickets @ pittsburghpride.org/tickets or 888-71-TICKETS 1. Jennifer Hudson was born in Chicago and considers President Obama a friend. 2. As a teenager, she ...
New for Pittsburgh Pride 2017 is this free after-work event that will take place outside on the stage on Liberty Avenue. Friday, June 9 | 5 PMLiberty Avenue (between 7th & 10th Street) Downtown PittsburghMore Info @ pittsburghpride.org We’ll have ...
Bring your rainbow flags and your dancing shoes and join us for a night of fun and entertainment as we celebrate the kick-o of Pittsburgh Pride 2017. Free & all ages are welcome! More Info @ pittsburghpride.org Sunday, June 4 ...
When you hear the word “Pride,” many queer and trans people think of the official Pride March. For years in Pittsburgh that has meant the Pride Festival and Parade hosted by the Delta Foundation, and for years some Pittsburghers have ...
This here is just an overview to help you understand the language used by NB (non-binary) people who have less popular pronouns than ‘he’ and ‘she’. These non-he-and-she pronouns are commonly known as gender neutral pronouns, and are often used ...
For the 5th year in a row, the FIERCE! queer burlesque festival will celebrate sexy queer bodies through creative dance, featuring hot performers diverse in age, race, ethnicity, class, body type, access/ability, and gender expression. This year, the festival returns to ...
April 21, 2017 is the GLSEN Day Of Silence. For those of you who don’t know what the Day of Silence is, I’ll explain. GLSEN stands for the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network. Their Day of Silence has been ...
Since 2010, Hot Metal Hardware (HMH) has been a staple of genderqueer entertainment in Pittsburgh, presenting all manner of drag and burlesque shows at locations around the city. Their upcoming event, GET BENT! A Night of Gender Fauxery, focuses on ‘gender mayhem’ ...
A little while ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Pastor Shanea Leonard of Judah Fellowship to discuss church hurt, intersectionality, community building outside the City, and everything that she’s been working on in and around Pittsburgh. The Judah Fellowship Christian Church is ...
I’ve spent the last seven years studying and practicing organizational psychology, a field that seeks to enhance the workplace from a people perspective. This might conjure up thoughts of Google nest pods, annoying surveys about your work attitudes, and measuring ...
“Burlesque is about feminism. Burlesque is about power. Burlesque is about women doing what they want and loving themselves.” What society thinks is sexy–who gets depicted as sexy, what sort of bodies are given that designation, is a thing that ...
Heya Sister 6P, Silicone or water-based? I can never decide. Thanks,Lou-b’d Dear Lou-b’d First of all.. A water-based sex toy may sound fun.. But the ice insertables do come with a risk. Meanwhile, the insert-into-able ice sex toys do help ...
Dear Costa,My girlfriend moved in with me and my dog, Apollo, about 9 months ago. She always got along with the dog but lately it seems she’s more interested in Apollo than she is with me. She never asks me ...
Heya Sister PPPPPP, Here’s an embarrassing fact–I’m terrible at talking about sex in any context. I find myself referring to sex as “doing IT” or “You Know What.” My partner has even started calling me out on it. I feel ...
Every summer, the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh organizes Pittsburgh’s Pride Festival and March downtown. The Delta Foundation recently announced in a press conference with the EQT Foundation, Mayor Peduto, and County Executive Rich Fitzgerald that this year’s festival and march ...
Community Health for Queer and Trans Folks Despite the passing of the Affordable Care Act that expanded healthcare access to millions of people, one in ten Americans under age 65 are still uninsured and over half of these individuals report ...
Music has the power to unite, and to heal. In these trying times, it can be an important component of self-care. The Renaissance City Choir (RCC) has brought music to the Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ community for decades. Founded in 1985, the choir ...
As the entire country counts down the days until the 2016 election season is over, it’s important to remember that local and state elections will matter just as much, if not more than the Presidential election, when it comes to ...
Chrissy Costa is a Pittsburgh-based stand up comedian, who has graced you with her virtual presence to answer all your lez-lady, queer-loving dating inquiries. Need some advice? Send your questions to DearCosta@queerpgh.com. Dear Costa,I have a crush on my boss… ...
Queer nostalgia: noun. \ˈkwir\ \nä-ˈstal-jə\. A longing for the sense of community created by past experiences of marginality. This spring, after hearing about some research funding available for undergraduates interested in archival research, I began exploring Pittsburgh’s gay newspapers of ...
There’s a local bar that I used to visit at least weekly. It was my LGBT establishment of choice for the great specials and location. During one of my visits there, I noticed they were hiring for a variety of ...
We need to take a moment and give a round of applause for the brave group of students who, with the help from Lambda Legal, are filing a discrimination lawsuit against the Pine-Richland School District in the North Hills. Juliet Evancho, Elissa ...
A few weeks ago I had my first ever Steel City Roller Derby experience at their 10th anniversary bout against Toronto. I’m someone that can get into just about any sport, so I obviously enjoyed watching dozens of badass women ...
It’s dark and loud…very loud. There are random flashes of lights, matching the pulsating beat. It’s crowded around me, packed to capacity. I stand very still while everyone else is moving. The music isn’t typically what I’d listen to, but ...
PICTURE IT, PITTSBURGH. The year was 2005 and I was bartending at RK’s Lounge, shopping at a Pleasant Present, having dinner at Sidekicks, and dancing for hours at Pegasus. I have tons of fond memories of this time as I ...
The love affair between the American traveler and Italy has long been one of the most satisfying relationships in history. Young or old, alone or in groups, budget-conscious or luxury-seeking, every traveler can stimulate their senses each time they visit. ...
PrideFest is a day long, free event that offers a wide range of continuous entertainment on two stages, over 120 vendors, street performers, children’s activity area. Stop by the Mylan Wellness Village for a FREE wellness exam. Staffed by Central ...
PRIDE IN THE STREETLIBERTY AVENUESATURDAY, JUNE 11 TICKETS @ PITTSBURGHPRIDE.ORG/TICKETS OR 888-71-TICKETS Kesha’s big break came from an uncredited and unpaid cameo on rapper Flo Rida’s 2009 No. 1 hit “Right Round.” Soon after, she landed a record contract and ...
THE WIPERS SCRAPED VIGOROUSLY AGAINST MY windshield, awakening me from a daydream as I sat idle at the intersection, missing my green light. The rain had stopped minutes prior and I was too preoccupied in the blissful silence inside of ...
THE HEAVY DOOR OF THE HOLIDAY BAR WOULD SLAM hard at an earsplitting level behind whoever has just passed through it. This racket would cause the patrons sitting at the bar to simultaneously look up from their drinks and turn ...
THE PERSONA OF ANGEL HAZE ON SOCIAL MEDIA IS pretty typical of someone in their early twenties: self-consciously critical, not taking herself seriously even as she pays serious attention to the world around her. The persona of Angel Haze in ...
WHEN RAPPER FLO RIDA’S “RIGHT ROUND” HIT NUMBER ONE, it had unexpected consequences for one particular young girl. In 2009, Kesha was an uncredited collaborator on the chart-busting single. And all of a sudden, people began to take notice of ...
I had a revelation recently. It was regarding something that had been told to me many times before but I wasn’t ready or open to hearing it. I was talking to a friend who asked me a simple question: “Did ...
I do not remember when exactly my mom told me that she was a lesbian, but I do remember a series of unfortunate events that surrounded it. My parents had divorced when I was three years old, my father had ...
“My dad once told me that his biggest challenge after returning from Vietnam had been coming to terms with his own callousness. He’d made a deal with the war and traded his humanity for a ticket home.” Tucker Elliot, “The ...
Bisexuality can be a confusing topic because people define it in many different ways. What is bisexuality? The answer varies, depending upon who is asking the question. Is bisexuality defined by identity, behavior, attractions – or some combination of these? ...
I am living proof that what conversion therapy can destroy, self-acceptance can save. Sam Brinton Months before my seventh-grade year, I realized I had a crush on my best friend, who happened to be male. I was too young to ...
Growing up as a gay man in today’s world is drastically different than when I was a kid, even though it really wasn’t that long ago. As the youngest of five kids born in rural southwestern Pennsylvania, there wasn’t much ...