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Things got wicked on Ellsworth Avenue on Saturday, October 24, as 5801 Video Lounge & Cafe transformed into a haunted haven of drag, glamour, and ...

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advertisement Listen on Spotify Happy Monday, Pittsburgh! We’re more than halfway through October, the Halloween decorations are getting increasingly elaborate, and somewhere in Western Pennsylvania, somebody is already wearing a costume that requires a second person to help them through ...

Orville Peck would like you to look at his butt. For the art. “I told the director from the start, ‘I think we really should ...

Pennsylvania drag performers are being invited to speak up, share their experiences, and help shape conversations about the future of their community. Governor Josh Shapiro’s ...

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When Robin Tyler first appeared on Showtime’s “1st Annual Funny Women’s Show” in 1978, she asked host Phyllis Diller to introduce her as a lesbian. ...

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Pittsburgh’s own Billy Porter will join Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, former Congressman Conor Lamb, and community organizers for a downtown rally focused on voting, democracy, and civic engagement. ...

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TransYOUniting celebrates a decade of Transgiving this Thanksgiving, with a goal of serving 1,000+ meals! Full details link in bio.
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