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Portland
fromPortland Mercury
40 minutes ago

Who's Playing Portland Pride 2026? - Portland Mercury

Portland Pride parade in July features major entertainers and celebrates the LGBTQ2SIA+ community with a theme of 'Made with Pride.'
#brooklyn-pride
NYC LGBT
fromBrownstoner
15 hours ago

Brooklyn Pride Celebrates 30 Years of Parades

Brooklyn Pride was established in 1997, initiated by local residents to create a major Pride event in Brooklyn.
#aids-crisis
fromQueerty
11 hours ago
Social justice

So many funerals, so little help: How our community faced AIDS & refused to disappear - Queerty

Social justice
fromQueerty
11 hours ago

So many funerals, so little help: How our community faced AIDS & refused to disappear - Queerty

The AIDS crisis in America illustrates the impact of youth activism, community, and the ongoing fight for equality and access to care.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

20+ powerful historic images of queer & feminist resistance

A new collection of archival photographs captures the activism and community organizing in New York during the AIDS crisis and other social issues.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 hours ago

Pride organizations call on Ontario to create fund to support festivals as costs climb | CBC News

Organizers request $1.5 million annually for three years to support rising costs of Pride festivals in Ontario.
fromAdvocate.com
13 hours ago

Advocate newsletter 4/21/26

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a Colorado case involving whether taxpayer-funded preschools affiliated with churches can refuse to admit children of LGBTQ+ couples.
LGBT
Fashion & style
fromQueerty
1 day ago

From the runway to OF, this men's fashion brand is serving lewks & lewds - Queerty

Louis Gabriel Nouchi's brand LGN combines sensual menswear with gender-fluid designs, recently launching an OF page to explore intimacy and desire.
fromFuncheap
6 hours ago

Bus Stop 126th Anniversary Block Party (SF)

Join Bus Stop Saloon on Union Street for a free, all-ages celebration with live music, great food, drinks, and good vibes all afternoon long.
San Francisco
#philz-coffee
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

San Francisco coffee chain walks back decision to remove Pride flags, says it made "a mistake" - Queerty

Philz Coffee will keep Pride flags in stores after reversing its earlier decision to remove them.
SF LGBT
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Philz to leave Pride flags up, after all

Philz Coffee will keep its rainbow flags after public backlash and CEO's apology for the initial decision to remove them.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

San Francisco coffee chain walks back decision to remove Pride flags, says it made "a mistake" - Queerty

Philz Coffee will keep Pride flags in stores after reversing its earlier decision to remove them.
SF LGBT
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Philz to leave Pride flags up, after all

Philz Coffee will keep its rainbow flags after public backlash and CEO's apology for the initial decision to remove them.
fromFuncheap
12 hours ago

8th Annual AAPI Fest + Free Bowling (Daly City)

The AAPI Fest is a FREE local family-friendly celebration organized by Over the Fog, whose mission is to foster understanding and appreciation of Asian American & Pacific Islander culture, identity, community and diversity through events, programs and activities.
East Bay food
#valencia-live
Mission District
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and art in the American Indian Cultural District.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
17 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities in the American Indian Cultural District.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
17 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and art in the American Indian Cultural District.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
16 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
17 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities in the American Indian Cultural District.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
17 hours ago

SF's FREE "Valencia LIVE!" 2026 Monthly Street Party (Every 2nd Thursday)

Valencia LIVE! returns in 2026 with monthly street celebrations featuring live music, food, and community activities.
SF music
fromsf.funcheap.com
12 hours ago

Free Punk Show + Art Walk Afterparty (SF)

Punk Majesty hosts an Art Walk closing reception featuring contemporary artists, followed by a live performance by DAMAGE PARTY at Mayes.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
US politics

Gay bar defends decision to eject Trump supporters despite their cries of "discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago
LGBT

These 10 oft-banned LGBTQ+ children's books teach powerful lessons of love, community, & identity - LGBTQ Nation

fromQueerty
1 day ago
SF LGBT

From Grindr to Sniffies & beyond, here's why your next hookup will look very diffferent on each of the apps - Queerty

LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Are these realities that many gay men won't admit to themselves? - Queerty

Many gay men struggle with trauma from their upbringing, leading to issues with self-acceptance and the need for nurturing and therapy.
NYC politics
fromgaycitynews.com
1 day ago

LGBTQ representation emerges as key issue in City Council's special election race for District 3

LGBTQ leaders are actively campaigning in New York City's special election for the City Council's Third District, emphasizing representation and community significance.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Gay bar defends decision to eject Trump supporters despite their cries of "discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

A confrontation occurred at Chatterbox bar in Indianapolis between Trump supporters and staff, leading to ejection and social media backlash.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
12 hours ago

These 10 oft-banned LGBTQ+ children's books teach powerful lessons of love, community, & identity - LGBTQ Nation

At least 19 states restrict LGBTQ+ concepts in schools, leading to the banning of children's books that promote queer-inclusive lessons.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

From Grindr to Sniffies & beyond, here's why your next hookup will look very diffferent on each of the apps - Queerty

The Gay Appmosphere™ is evolving with new app features and updates from major platforms like Squirt, Sniffies, and Grindr.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Are these realities that many gay men won't admit to themselves? - Queerty

Many gay men struggle with trauma from their upbringing, leading to issues with self-acceptance and the need for nurturing and therapy.
LA Kings
fromQueerty
1 day ago

WATCH: When 10 drag queens move into a South Florida mansion, the drama gets real - Queerty

Drag competition has evolved from pageants to mainstream media, with a new docuseries reconnecting it to its roots.
#420
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

Six seriously chill ways to celebrate 4/20 in New York City

4/20 celebrations in NYC feature various cannabis-themed events across the city, including yoga, free pizza, and street festivals.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

Six seriously chill ways to celebrate 4/20 in New York City

4/20 celebrations in NYC feature various cannabis-themed events across the city, including yoga, free pizza, and street festivals.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Here are 20 ways to spend 4/20 weekend in New York City | amNewYork

New York City offers various 4/20 celebrations with discounts, promotions, and events across multiple locations.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

How San Franciscans are enjoying 4/20, the unofficial holiday celebrating cannabis culture

4/20 celebrations continue in San Francisco despite the cancellation of the city-sanctioned event due to budget cuts.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago

Inside Paddy's of Park Slope, a classic Irish bar built on community and belonging * Brooklyn Paper

"For LGBTQ+ and women in particular, I think we were kind of never given an opportunity to have a safe space to come to, or know of a safe space where they could say, 'You know what? I'm not feeling safe today. Paddy's is up the street.'"
Brooklyn
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 day ago

The Future of Museums Is a Dance Floor

Rave culture serves as a transformative space for belonging and worldbuilding, challenging traditional social hierarchies and perceptions.
Television
fromQueerty
4 days ago

WATCH: New indie comedy aims to be Sex And The City but gay(er) - Queerty

The new series features a group of friends navigating life, love, and creativity through a podcast format, reminiscent of 'Sex And The City.'
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
4 days ago

30 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.20.26)

Earth Day celebrations include sustainable fashion events, cleanups, special menus, and various festivals throughout the week.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
1 year ago

The Gay Internet wonders whether this 'Drag Race' queen can also be a "masc daddy" - Queerty

Sam Star blends masculine ruggedness with Drag Race glam, showcasing her love for football and a supportive relationship with NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley.
Social justice
from48 hills
15 hours ago

Trans trailblazer Sean Dorsey: 'When shit gets hard, we choose to show up for each other' - 48 hills

Sean Dorsey Dance presents a new work, We Choose Each Other, as a response to escalating anti-trans legislation and cultural hostility.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Drag queen: 'I'll be bringing joy on marathon day'

My grandma was my biggest cheerleader to get to do this for her and to raise awareness and to help find a cure is just the most incredible feeling.
London politics
fromQueerty
1 year ago

18 famous LGBTQ+ Tauruses who don't back down - Queerty

Tauruses do it with steady hands and a whole lot of heart, cultivating beauty and building something that lasts, embodying dependability and loyalty.
SF LGBT
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Free AAPI Heritage Market: Art + Aerial Show at Yank Sing (SF)

AAPI Heritage Month Day Market at Yank Sing Rincon Center celebrates culture with local artists, vendors, and performances on May 2, 2026.
Fashion & style
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Union Square in Bloom: Mother's Day Fashion Show 2026

The Bloom Fashion Show returns on May 8, 2026, featuring student designers and floral-inspired designs in Union Square.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

4th Annual Holi D11 Street Party (SF)

The 4th Annual Holi D11 Street Party is a free, family-friendly event featuring music, dancing, food, and colored powders.
#madonna
fromQueerty
6 days ago
NYC music

Madonna's back to the dance floor, a Heated Rivalry musical laces up & all the best LGBTQ+ releases this week - Queerty

fromQueerty
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Heated Rivalry lookalikes' hot date, the next Baby Reindeer & all the best LGBTQ+ releases this week - Queerty

NYC music
fromQueerty
6 days ago

Madonna's back to the dance floor, a Heated Rivalry musical laces up & all the best LGBTQ+ releases this week - Queerty

Madonna's Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II is set to release on July 3, 2026.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Lesbians are reclaiming Madonna as we await her new album, Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II | Tiff Bakker

Madonna's Instagram purge sparked excitement for the imminent release of Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II, highlighting her enduring connection with the LGBTQ+ community.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
1 week ago

Heated Rivalry lookalikes' hot date, the next Baby Reindeer & all the best LGBTQ+ releases this week - Queerty

Rumors about Madonna's biopic revival are linked to Apple TV's comedy The Studio, which incorporates elements of the project into its storyline.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
4 hours ago

Cher or Madonna? Jim Parsons must choose who he would save from drowning - Queerty

Jim Parsons stars in the Broadway show Titaníque, performing in drag as Ruth Dewitt Bukater.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
9 hours ago

His anti-gay murder went unsolved for over 40 years. Two suspects are finally on trial for it. - LGBTQ Nation

Two brothers are on trial for the 1984 murder of Anthony Littler, with new evidence emerging decades later.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

A gay bar kicked out a wheelchair user as a "fire risk." Her response forced the bar to make amends. - LGBTQ Nation

Club Tropicana in Manchester apologized to Maddie Haining after discriminating against her as a wheelchair user, violating U.K. disability access laws.
fromQueerty
3 years ago

WATCH: Straight guys are asked if they recognize Grindr's notification sound - Queerty

Grindr has a distinctive notification ping that most gay men would probably recognize. But do others realize what it is?
LGBT
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Advocate newsletter 4/20/26

A federal judge criticized RFK Jr. for his anti-trans policies, stating they cause significant harm to individuals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 hours ago

The woman who threw the first-ever gender reveal party is "horrified" by what they have become - LGBTQ Nation

Jenna Karvunidis regrets the dangerous evolution of gender reveal parties she initiated, expressing horror at their extravagant and harmful nature.
Television
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming April 2026 - Queerty

April features numerous queer movies and TV shows premiering across major streaming platforms.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
16 hours ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ MAGA pastor called Pride flags "disgusting." He just pled guilty to child sex offenses. - LGBTQ Nation

Silas H. Shelton pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and faces 3 to 15 years in prison.
#trans-rights
fromQueerty
2 days ago
SF LGBT

Honey Dijon on her proudest career moment: "I get to choose my day as a marginalized trans woman of color" - Queerty

Surviving as a marginalized trans woman of color, Honey Dijon emphasizes authenticity, cultural respect, and financial prudence in her successful music career.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
LGBT

Is 2026 still a year of hope for LGBTQ+ people? - LGBTQ Nation

Trans rights have faced significant setbacks in 2023, with multiple states enacting anti-trans legislation and the Supreme Court ruling against protections.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

Honey Dijon on her proudest career moment: "I get to choose my day as a marginalized trans woman of color" - Queerty

Surviving as a marginalized trans woman of color, Honey Dijon emphasizes authenticity, cultural respect, and financial prudence in her successful music career.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Is 2026 still a year of hope for LGBTQ+ people? - LGBTQ Nation

Trans rights have faced significant setbacks in 2023, with multiple states enacting anti-trans legislation and the Supreme Court ruling against protections.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

NYC Pride grand marshal Peppermint says this year's focus must include trans people's humanity

Peppermint will serve as grand marshal for the 2026 NYC Pride March amid rising anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and cultural backlash.
Relationships
fromQueerty
1 month ago

He dropped his pants & I saw something I wasn't prepared for. Now I'm questioning everything. - Queerty

Discovering a partner's Prince Albert piercing can challenge personal comfort levels and affect intimacy.
fromQueerty
3 days ago

From Madonna mayhem to OF age gaps, we're having a very gay group chat - Queerty

Madonna's surprise new single has taken the queer community by storm, showcasing her continued relevance and ability to connect with fans through her music.
SF LGBT
#lgbtq-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
NYC LGBT

Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout. - LGBTQ Nation

NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
6 days ago

After a long saga, the Pride flag is finally back at Stonewall

The rainbow flag will permanently return to the Stonewall National Monument after a legal settlement.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Time just released its 100 Most Influential People for 2026. LGBTQ+ people appeared throughout. - LGBTQ Nation

Shannon Minter, a prominent transgender civil rights attorney, is recognized for his influential work in challenging anti-trans policies.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
NYC LGBT
fromgaycitynews.com
5 days ago

Trump administration restores Rainbow Flag at Stonewall but just halfway up

The Rainbow Flag has been reinstalled at Stonewall National Monument alongside the American Flag and NPS Flag after a legal settlement.
fromQueerty
3 days ago

PHOTOS: The gays are taking over Coachella with their thirsty fits - Queerty

This year's Coachella features headliners like Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G, alongside LGBTQ-inclusive acts such as CMAT, The xx, and Ethel Cain.
SF LGBT
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

You can't talk the gay away - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that therapists' speech is protected under the First Amendment, impacting conversion therapy practices.
NYC LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

Queer Joy Unleashed: Sistory From the Archives at the SF LGBT Center - San Francisco Bay Times

Queer Joy Unleashed: Sistory From the Archives was a vibrant pop-up exhibition and party celebrating queer culture at the SF LGBT Center.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

As hookup apps lose their grip, gay bathhouses may soon offer an IRL cure for horniness in this U.S. city - Queerty

Minneapolis is considering re-opening bathhouses and gay sex clubs for the first time in nearly 40 years, reflecting changing societal attitudes.
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

SF's Free "Trans Day of Visibility" Festival (Boeddeker Park)

Join us for a vibrant Trans Day of Visibility Festival at Boeddeker Park in the heart of the Tenderloin and The Transgender District, March 29th 2026. Expect sickening performances, powerful vocals, community vibes.
SF LGBT
Social justice
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

While You Were Out ... - San Francisco Bay Times

Speaking out and showing up against injustice creates meaningful change; contacting elected representatives and using your voice wherever possible drives resistance to authoritarianism.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

How becoming a drag queen allowed this trans man to finally be his complete self - LGBTQ Nation

Juniper Brown's journey through gender dysphoria led him to embrace his identity as a drag queen, overcoming childhood anxiety and adversity.
California
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Pride Flag Re-Raised at Stonewall After Trump Administration Tore It Down

Multiple Northern California incidents: LaMalfa's aortic dissection death, a teen arrested in an Ocean Beach shooting, and a DHS partial shutdown affecting multiple agencies.
Relationships
fromQueerty
2 months ago

These gay couples & singles are making this a happy Valentine's Day indeed - Queerty

Many U.S. adults view Valentine's Day positively and plan celebrations despite rising consumer spending, with average planned spending around $200.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

PHOTOS: All the winners & gag-worthy moments from the 2026 Queerties Awards - Queerty

The 14th annual Queerties Awards celebrated LGBTQ+ community stars and media, featuring drag race legends, queer entertainers, and community heroes at an elegant Los Angeles venue.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago

Riding Toward 50 Years: Pride, History, and the Road Ahead - San Francisco Bay Times

San Francisco Dykes on Bikes celebrates its 50th Anniversary, hosting international riders at Pride and organizing a week-long retreat and spring fundraisers to plan future advocacy.
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
1 month ago

NYC Pride rolls out calendar of events for 2026

NYC Pride announces early 2025 events including networking happy hours, bar crawls, and Youth Pride, culminating in the Pride March during the final weekend of June.
LGBT
fromPUNCH
3 months ago

Could Sports Revive the Lesbian Bar Scene?

Lesbian bars rebounded from a steep decline through queer-coded spaces, women's-sports bars, community events, and pop-up strategies that proved local demand.
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'LGBTQ+ museum lets community tell their stories'

Queer Britain preserves and showcases UK LGBTQ+ history, honoring trailblazers, memorializing HIV/AIDS victims, and celebrating diverse community cultures.
fromgaycitynews.com
2 months ago

NYC Pride announces 2026 theme: For All of Us'

NYC Pride, which organizes the main Pride March in New York City on the final Sunday in June, unveiled its 2026 theme, For All of Us, which is inspired by a quote attributed to the late Marsha P. Johnson. This year's theme aims to pay tribute to LGBTQ trailblazers like Johnson while also emphasizing the need to support marginalized members of the community, according to NYC Pride.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

"Totally heartbreaking": Major Pride organization abruptly announces closure - LGBTQ Nation

We recognize the deep importance Tucson Pride has held in our community since 1977, serving as a space of visibility, advocacy, celebration, and resilience for nearly five decades. We are profoundly grateful to every volunteer, sponsor, artist, activist, and community member who has supported Tucson Pride throughout its history.
LGBT
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

"We're still gay & we're still fabulous": Shop owners fight vandalism with positivity & humor - LGBTQ Nation

An LGBTQ+ gift shop in York faces repeated homophobic vandalism and responds with humor, positivity, and community engagement.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Drag Can Save a Life in New York City-if People Show Up

Black and trans drag performers create daring nightlife art while facing severe economic insecurity, relying on crowdfunding and mutual aid despite hopes for policy change.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Diplo dishes on why he only likes going to gay parties: "Gay men are able to just be way more free & crazy" - Queerty

Gay men and gay nightlife drove the invention and evolution of dance, house, techno, and early hip-hop through experimental freedom and energetic party culture.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

These trans collectives are fighting hate with a lot of laughter & a little lube wrestling - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasc collectives in Tampa Bay create joyful, mutual-aid events like Lubor Day to build connection and resilience for trans Floridians amid legislative hostility.
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