Is Gentrification Killing The Gay Bar?
From coast to coast, gay bars seem to be disappearing. In recent years, San Francisco has lost The Gangway, the city’s oldest continuously running gay establishment and Latino staple Esta Noche in the Mission, as well as Lion…
‘RuPaul’s’ contestant Monet X Change spills the T on NYC drag scene
There’s a “bold, in-your-face” aspect to Monet X Change’s drag that keeps her on the map as one of New York City’s rising queens. “I know I work it,” Monet, 27, says. “I…
Traveling solo while LGBTQ can be dangerous — these tips can help overcome barriers
An increasing number of people want to see the world — and many of them want to do it alone. A survey conducted by MMGY Globalfound that 1 in 4 people would solo travel…
Go (Key) West, gay man
Gay businesses in Key West escaped the wrath of Hurricane Irma virtually unscathed. The city’s four LGBT hotels, as well as the island’s gay bars and nightclubs, suffered only minor damage. As of…
Gayborhoods May Not Be as LGBT Friendly As You Think
Do you live in a gayborhood? You know what I’m talking about, right? A community in a metropolitan area where large numbers of LGBT people reside. Examples include Chicago’s Boystown or WEHO in…
This is why LGBT+ Pride is essential, no matter what country you live in
Last weekend, thousands of party-goers descended upon Miami Beach for its tenth annual Pride parade. The expansive festival featured an entire week of celebrations led by LGBT-friendly celebrities and performers including openly gay Olympian…
Dishing the Dirt on the Fur, Parties & More at Bear Week in Provincetown
Even though a good portion of the United States is still experiencing weather that should’ve left our lives last month, facts are that summer is rapidly approaching, and with that bit of knowledge…
Everything You Need Before Going On A Big Trip
Traveling is one of life’s greatest pleasures. It is also one of life’s biggest pains-in-the-ass. Weather delays, crying babies — that’s out of your control. One thing you can control is what you take with you….
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ fans are packing bars like sports nuts
On Thursday nights, gay bars in the city get as packed as sports bars on Sundays during football season. The reason? “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” a weekly reality show where drag queens compete to…
First Ever ‘Drag Kickball’ Bounces to Wilton Manors’ April 14
Instead of RuPaul’s “lip-sync for your life,” this one would be: “kick-ball, for your life.” Those who have played kickball know it simulates baseball, in that a pitcher throws a ball to a…