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.

In this special on-site episode of the QBurgh Podcast, we take you inside Brewer’s Bar, Pittsburgh’s oldest gay bar, just days before its final farewell. Host Jeff Freedman sits down with Carol Usner-Held, the longtime owner, to reflect on Brewer’s incredible 44-year legacy—from its founding by her father, a Pittsburgh police officer who turned a neighborhood bar into a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community, to its unwavering role during the AIDS crisis, and its continued impact on generations of queer Pittsburghers.Read the article in the Pittsburgh Press from 1989 https://qburgh.com/a-rose-wilting-is-still-a-roseToday's sponsor:Fresh off their highly successful No Refunds World Tour, comedic married duo Darcy and Jer are bringing their "Average at Best Tour" to the Byham Theater in the heart of Pittsburgh on February 24th —- a brand-new show packed with the same old disappointments. https://qburgh.com/darcy-and-jerCarol shares heartfelt memories, emotional stories of resilience, and the bar’s incredible holiday traditions, including the Andy Usner Christmas Drive, which has provided hundreds of gifts to those in need. We also discuss the evolution of LGBTQ+ spaces, the importance of visibility, and what’s next for Carol as she prepares for a new chapter.💔 It's the end of an era, but Brewer’s Bar’s legacy will never be forgotten. Join us for this touching farewell to a cornerstone of Pittsburgh’s queer history.👉 Listen now and share your favorite Brewer’s Bar memories with us!#LGBTQHistory #PittsburghPride #QueerCommunity #BrewersBar #QBurghPodcast

In this first episode of What’s Queer and Going On?, we sit down with Pittsburgh drag icon, Indica. From her iconic Another Party events to her unforgettable moments with drag legends, Indica opens up about the magic, messiness, and meaning of her drag journey. Topics covered this episode: - The beginnings of Another Party Pittsburgh - Working with icons like Amanda Lepore & Sasha Colby - Balancing drag life and married life - Indica’s take on local queer headlines: Indiana Borough Pride, Anita Bryant, & Lydia B Kollins - Burning Questions: A golden shower of questions to get to know Indica better, including karaoke, Taco Bell, and maple syrup phobias Upcoming Indica Events: - ANOTHER PARTY! with Kori King (RuPaul's Drag Race S17) January 24 at 8:00 PM, P Town Bar - ANOTHER PARTY! with Lana Ja'Rae (RuPaul's Drag Race S17) February 7 at 8:00 PM, P Town Bar Headlines & Links Mentioned: - Indiana Borough Council Approves Third Annual Pride Festival Amid Contentious Debate https://qburgh.com/indiana-borough-approves-third-pride-festival/ - A Month Later Anita Bryant’s Passing Finally Noticed https://qburgh.com/a-month-later-anita-bryants-passing-finally-noticed/ - Butthole Makes Its Debut https://qburgh.com/butthole-makes-its-debut/ - QBurgh Community Calendar: https://qburgh.com/events - Support QBurgh: https://qburgh.com/support