Take the 2026 Pennsylvania LGBTQIA+ Health Survey: http://bit.ly/2026lgbtsurveyThis week’s Slay Weekly is powered by water, community, and a little post–St. Patrick’s Day recovery. We’re celebrating Pittsburgh artist Treasure Treasure as our Slay of the Week, highlighting the return of Steel City Softball for its 45th season, and sharing ways to connect across the city from yoga and voguing to cozy community hangs. Plus, we take a look at how the Carnegie Library’s Recollection Studio is helping preserve queer history through the Q Archives. Whether you’re recovering from parade festivities or just easing into the week ahead, Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ community is proving once again that we may be a little hungover — but we’re still fabulous.

Today's episode is sponsored by Brianna's Mobile Workshop, Pittsburgh’s Premier Queer Contractors! Contact Brianna https://dot.cards/briannasmobileworkshopWe’re kicking off 2026 with a bang on Pride Matters by welcoming back the one and only Dena Stanley, founder of TransYOUniting and President of Pittsburgh Pride!In this episode, Dena shares:- The fight for trans healthcare access after UPMC’s decision- A preview of TransYOUniting’s brand new community pantry café- Announcements for Pittsburgh Pride 2026 including dates!We also talk about the urgent need for visibility, mutual aid, and community power in the face of growing attacks on trans lives. Thisis a celebration and a call to action.➤ Learn more + support the work:https://transyounitingpgh.orghttps://pittsburghpride.com

Slay Weekly: Issue #3 brings the bold, the joyful, and the beautifully queer right to your inbox. We’re deep in our Slay Era now, celebrating the legacy of the Pittsburgh Pride Choir, spotlighting a newly trained trans doula, and sharing a groundbreaking program for queer stepparents. Plus: sapphic bowling, book club realness, a heated gay dance movie rec, and just enough chaos to keep your Monday feeling fabulous. Slay is a state of mind — and we’re living in it.

This month on Pride Matters, QBurgh's monthly podcast, host Jeff sits down with ReelQ Executive Director TJ Murphy to celebrate a monumental milestone: ReelQ’s 40th Anniversary!***This month's episode is sponsored by: Brianna's Mobile Workshop! Pittsburgh's Premier Queer Contractor! Check them out at https://dot.cards/briannasmobileworkshop ***From its scrappy VHS beginnings to becoming the 6th oldest LGBTQ film festival in the world, ReelQ has been a hub for queer storytelling, resistance, and joy.✨ In this episode:A deep dive into this year’s programming (Oct 3–11) across 5 unique Pittsburgh venuesExclusive previews of powerful documentaries like Assembly, Heightened Scrutiny, United in Anger, and moreReflections on Pittsburgh’s queer history, including archival collaborations with the Pittsburgh Queer History ProjectHighlights like the 25th Anniversary of Venus of Mars, a punk rock doc feat. trans trailblazersClosing night tributes to the legendary Wendi Miller and the historic Transsexual MenacePLUS: Learn how to volunteer, donate, and get involved with ReelQ, Pittsburgh’s home for queer cinema for the past 4 decades. ReelQ Film Festival 2025 runs October 3–11 across Pittsburgh. Most events are pay-what-you-can!More info + tickets at reelq.org

This month, we dive into the vibrant, inclusive world of Stonewall Sports Pittsburgh. From kickball to glowing bocce balls, learn how these beloved queer sports leagues build community, fosters new friendships, and makes sports fun (and safe!) for EVERY body.Today’s Episode is sponsored by: Brianna’s Mobile Workshop! Pittsburgh’s Premier Queer Contractors. https://dot.cards/briannasmobileworkshopGuests:Steve Zanella – Executive Director, Stonewall AllianceVal Costa – Communications LeadJustin Coy – Bocce Commissioner and king of punny team names!What you’ll hear:🏳️‍🌈 How Stonewall Sports grew from a single kickball game to 10 inclusive leagues⚽ Why sports and queerness mix better than you think🍻 The story behind bocce’s queer takeover and glowing balls💖 Play it Forward: making sure no one is left out for financial reasons🎳 Ways to join, volunteer, or just be an enthusiastic athletic supporter!Learn more & get involved:👉 StonewallSportsPGH.org👉 Follow on Instagram: @StonewallSportsPGHStay proud, Pittsburgh!

Welcome to the very first episode of That’s A Gag, your monthly deep dive into all the wild, wonderful, and WTF moments in queer media, hosted by the one and only Logan LaMaster — with news courtesy of QBurgh, Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ news source.This episode is stacked with queer chaos and community goodness:🎶 Galantis headlines All Out Music Fest (formerly Pride on the Shore), setting the stage for a genre-defying, drag-drenched Pride weekend.💅 RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty hits Pittsburgh, alongside some of the fiercest local drag artists you need to know.Hold Up! David Archuleta will perform at Pittsburgh Pride in a FREE concert!🏳️‍🌈 Outrageous Bingo serves up glitter, grandma gags, and 069 energy while raising funds for Shepherd Wellness Community and the Pittsburgh Equality Center.🎭 Nathan Lane is back on screen in the new gay sitcom Mid-century Modern, giving big chosen family vibes.🎉 Allies for Health + Well-Being celebrates 40 years of radical queer care in Pittsburgh.Plus, Logan asks the important questions:✨ What’s your favorite queer sitcom?✨ And which Golden Girl are you? (He’s a Blanche, obviously.)Stay tuned for local queer updates from Nebby Nick, who’s out in the streets catching interviews and being gloriously nosy in the name of queer journalism.💖 This episode is brought to you by QBurgh — your source for LGBTQ news and events across Pittsburgh and Western PA. Want to support queer media? Head to qburgh.com/support!

In this episode, we’re shining the spotlight on the Steel City Softball League—Pittsburgh’s longest-running LGBTQ+ sports league. Commissioner Cassie Lloyd and Treasurer Bobby Angelo join us in-studio to chat about the league’s 44-year legacy, upcoming season, fabulous team names (shoutout to the Gracie Lou Free Bushes and Bottoms of the Ninth), and how joining can be a life-changing experience.----- Today's Episode is sponsored by: Brianna's Mobile Workshop! Pittsburgh's Premier Queer Contractors. https://dot.cards/briannasmobileworkshop -----Whether you’re a seasoned player, new to the game, or just want to show up and cheer in glitter and fringe, this is your invitation to get involved!💻 Register or donate at: steelcitysoftball.org📅 Registration open through April 19th🧢 Spring Training: April 26th📍 Games start in May and run all summer across Pittsburgh fields🌈 Don’t miss the new Drag Softball Game: Gloves & Glitter (coming soon!)Remember: Pride matters. Stay proud, Pittsburgh.Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more queer news, advocacy, and stories from the Pittsburgh LGBTQ community!

The queer in the Governor's ear.In this episode of the QBurgh Podcast, we sit down with Ashleigh Strange, the Executive Director of the Governor’s Advisory Commission on LGBTQ Affairs. As the first non-binary leader of the commission, Ashleigh shares their personal journey—from growing up in Fairbanks, Alaska, to navigating their identity to becoming a key advocate for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians in Governor Shapiro’s administration.We dive into:Ashleigh's experiences growing up non-binary and discovering their identity.The history and impact of Pennsylvania’s LGBTQ Commission—the first of its kind in the U.S.How state policies are changing to better support LGBTQ individuals.The situation with Pittsburgh Pride and Point State Park last year.How Pennsylvania is standing firm against anti-LGBTQ legislation and what’s being done to protect trans rights.Ashleigh also shares insights into the importance of pronouns, advocating for ourselves and others, and why staying engaged in local politics matters now more than ever.

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, "Nebby" Nick Tommarello. We're chatting about some of the top stories covered by QBurgh in 2024 and highlighting some new projects for 2025. Headlines discussed: 1. https://qburgh.com/donald-thinnes-long-time-bar-owner-community-stalwart-has-died/ 2. https://qburgh.com/historic-preservation-donnys-place/ 3. https://qburgh.com/22-years-later-the-pursuit-of-justice-for-jamie-stickle/ 4. https://qburgh.com/14-year-old-trans-girl-killed-pa/ 5. https://qburgh.com/wdve-issues-apology-for-transphobic-broadcast/ 6. https://qburgh.com/little-mermen-made-bigots-melt/ 7. https://qburgh.com/lesbian-bar-cattivo-to-close-september/ 8. https://qburgh.com/brewers-final-toast-a-pittsburgh-gay-bars-legacy-to-live-on-with-new-ownership/ 9. https://qburgh.com/pittsburgh-rupaul-drag-race-lydia-b-kollins/ Episode brought to you by: US! If you'd like to support QBurgh you can visit https://qburgh.com/support to make a contribution in any amount.

Sit down, shut up, and play bingo! Rick Allison has been calling the monthly OUTrageous Bingo for 27 years, which raises money for the Shepherd Wellness Community and the Pittsburgh Equality Center. Rick takes us through the origins of this LGBTQ Pittsburgh institution beginning on December 6, 1997, the origins of the opening bingo pledge, the unique games played, and the guest bingo callers throughout the years. OUTrageous Bingo is a monthly drag queen bingo run completely by community volunteers that draws crowds from far and wide. The next OUTrageous Bingo is Saturday, December 14 at Rodef Shalom at 7:30 PM Tickets at outrageousbingopgh.org Other upcoming events: Saturday, December 7: Handmade Arcade Holiday Market at David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Stop by the QBurgh-sponsored Happy Lil Canvases booth #250. handmadearcade.org Saturday, December 14: OUTrageous Bingo at Rodef Shalom at 7:30 PM Sunday, December 15: Queer Craft Market Holiday Bazaar at the Union Project from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM instagram.com/queercraftmarket