Pittsburgh Little Pigs went undefeated in pool play at the Gay Softball World Series and locked in the 6 seed out of 57 teams! Former SCSL Commissioner and iPride Hall of Famer Nancy Pribich paid the team a visit! They hit the field again this afternoon, eyes on that trophy! LET’S GO LITTLE PIGS!

The City of Pittsburgh is hosting OUTfest, a new LGBTQIA+ community celebration scheduled for Saturday, October 11, on National Coming Out Day. With remarks from Mayor Gainey, face painting, local performances, vogue competition, gender-affirming clothing swap. qburgh.com/pittsburgh-t...

From drag icons Kierra & Denise Darshell to legendary DJ Brian White, the House of Tilden shaped a generation of queer Pittsburghers. See how Harrison Apple & the Pittsburgh Queer History Project keep its legacy alive in Calendar Girls in the House of Tilden.

A formal complaint with the PA Human Relations Commission was filed on Tuesday against UPMC Children’s Hospital, alleging that the hospital unlawfully denied gender-affirming care to transgender patients under the age of 19.

“Most of my queer generation died… Why am I still here?” In 'Becoming Daddy AF', artist David Roussève turns grief into motion, loss into language, and survival into story. A must-see world premiere this weekend.

LGBTQ+ Pittsburgh Stands Out in City Paper’s 2025 “Best of Pittsburgh” Reader Poll qburgh.com/lgbtq-stand-...

After several rain delays and field changes, Pittsburgh’s Little Pigs take the field at 6:45 today to start their quest for the D Division Championship in the Gay Softball World Series in Houston, TX. Go Little Pigs!

Fresh off his most recent visit, Pittsburgh Pride 2025 headliner David Archuleta is returning to the Steel City on October 14 at the Thunderbird Café Music Hall in Lawrenceville.

A group of Pittsburgh-area parents are calling out UPMC Children’s Hospital for what they describe as a failure to protect the medical privacy and rights of transgender youth.

Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Spectacular is taking over The Palace Theatre in Greensburg on October 10. Original Columbia, Nell Campbell, joined by shadow cast Fishnet Mafia. The ultimate Rocky Horror party. Tickets & VIP Meet & Greet at westmorelandculturaltrust.org

The Backyard Docs Film Festival returns to Pittsburgh from September 25 to 28, and this year’s lineup promises a deeply moving slate of films that center identity, memory, and queerness, particularly within the context of home.

A new study from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and Whistle Stop Capital has delivered the receipts: LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion isn’t just good ethics, it’s a smart, sustainable business strategy.

President RuPaul moves into the movie theater. qburgh.com/president-ru...

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Sens. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, and Lisa Murkowski, a Republican, introduced a bipartisan bill on Wednesday to re-establish national emergency suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth.

In Lesbian Space Princess, outer space emerges as a new and inclusive habitat for a smart, funny story exploring the inner spaces of lesbian consciousness and self-affirmation. See it October 10 as part of the Reel Q Film Festival.

This year’s list of honorees shows that LGBTQ+ Pittsburgh isn’t just participating in the region’s cultural life, it’s shaping it.

MQCFest has always been about bringing independent, alternative comedy from queer voices to larger audiences, and this year, the festival is coming to Pittsburgh, October 9 through 12.

AIDS Free Pittsburgh is your resource for finding HIV testing, HIV care and related services. Just enter your zip code, select a service area and find providers near you. www.aidsfreepittsburgh.org/resource-fin...

There’s nothing like a Sunday night full of carbs and queens! Hosted by Pittsburgh queens Indica and Luna Skye, RuPaul's Drag Race season 16's Plane Jane put on a wildly fun and totally unhinged evening of food, drinks, and drag.

The tournament culminated in a championship game between the Little Pigs and the Growlers. In a tight, back-and-forth contest, the Little Pigs ultimately came out on top with a final score of 14-10.

As a trans woman who transitioned in adulthood, Taylor Swift’s music unlocks something powerful for Stephanie Burt: access to the emotional landscape of a teenage girl, one that once felt out of reach.

The City of Pittsburgh has announced the launch of its inaugural OUTfest, a new LGBTQIA+ community celebration scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025, coinciding with National Coming Out Day.

Experts say the Supreme Court is unlikely to take up Davis' case. And even if they did, the justices probably wouldn’t rule in her favor.

Mark Bingham alongside Todd Beamer, Tom Burnett, and Jeremy Glick, lead the charge to storm the cockpit of United Flight 93 and stopped the hijackers from reaching their target, likely saving hundreds, maybe thousands of lives.

Metro Community Health Center provides integrated medical, mental health, and dental care to ALL, regardless of the ability to pay. metrocommunityhealthcenter.org.

“When UPMC cut off care, it was not just a policy change. It was them saying our lives are not worth protecting.” Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ and allies community turned grief into resistance with a funeral march and die-in at UPMC. qburgh.com/funeral-die-...

Over the course of our interview, Dylan O'Brien and James Sweeney opened up about everything from the film’s intimate emotional core to their unexpected off-screen bond. qburgh.com/twinless-dyl...

Sean Meloy, a native of Western Pennsylvania, has been elected Chair of the Democratic National Committee’s LGBTQ Caucus, where he will help shape the party’s approach to LGBTQ issues.

In a weekend soaked with sequins, talent, and history, Pittsburgh’s own Joey Young sashayed into the national spotlight, placing Top 5 and winning the Interview category at Miss Continental 2026.

Whether you’re looking for love, fun, or just someone to share selfies with at 2am, the apps should feel safe, sexy, and affirming especially for LGBTQ+ folks.

September is stacked! As we say goodbye to summer heat and hello to cooler nights and cozy vibes, the queer community is throwing open its doors, stages, studios, and dance floors.

This week in the Culture War: Rainbow Crosswalks, Migrant Cages, and Free Speech Under Fire

President Donald Trump’s administration demanded Tuesday that dozens of states remove from sex education materials any references to a person’s gender departing from their sex assigned at birth, or lose federal funding.

Calvary United Methodist Church & its members believe that all means all, and they're practicing that by inviting everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, relationship status, or background, to their ministry. qburgh.com/calvary/

With their debut musical collaboration, Gottmik and Violet Chachki are redefining what it means to fight fabulously. They chatted with us about queer visibility, creative tension and turning chaos into camp gold. See them Oct 1 in Pittsburgh.

Join Calvary United Methodist Church for an unforgettable evening of music and meaning with queer folk/pop artist Bobby Jo Valentine – a genre-defying singer-songwriter whose poetic storytelling and uplifting melodies have inspired audiences nationwide. www.eventbrite.com/e/bobby-jo-v...

After the Trump Administration ended mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has stepped in to ensure crisis care doesn’t disappear for queer and trans residents across the Pennsylvania.

Welcome back students! This city belongs to you, too. Pittsburgh’s queer community is tender, resilient, and radical AF. Whether you’re stepping into your identity for the first time or deep in your journey, this city holds space for you.

Jordan Botta, who made history earlier this year as the first openly LGBTQ+ member of Allegheny County Council, is officially the Democratic nominee for the District 13 seat in this fall’s special election.

During the 1980s, a teenager from Indiana became the face of the AIDS epidemic and left a legacy that’s still felt 35 years after his death.

We sat down with Richard Krug, Executive Director of Shepherd Wellness Community, to talk about the organization’s past, present, and future.

If someone told you that you’ve been referred for an HRA, and you’re wondering, “What exactly is going on back there,” you’re not alone.  So here’s everything you need to know about HRA, answered with care and clarity.

AIDS Free Pittsburgh is your resource for finding resources and services for those living with HIV. Just enter your zip code, select a service area and find providers near you, or contact us for more information. www.aidsfreepittsburgh.org/resource-fin...

Conversion therapy has been denounced by major medical organizations including the American Medical Association, American Psychological Association, American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Stonewall Bocce isn’t just a sport, it’s a queer community space with glow-in-the-dark balls and 600+ fabulous folks tossing, laughing, and connecting. 🌈✨ Nebby Nick dropped by opening night to meet the teams and get the scoop!

The Steel City Softball League, Pittsburgh’s queer softball league, concluded its 44th season this past weekend. Check out all the photos.

David Archuleta shared his coming out journey with his mom during #pittsburghpride

Queer Bocce is officially back! The 9th Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh Bocce season kicked off Thursday with a record-setting 600 players and 66 teams.

Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county clerk who decided that her personal religious beliefs were more important than the law, is back and this time she’s asking the Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality entirely.