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A writer for screen, stage and page, R. Eric Thomas uses comedy to recalibrate the American experience
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A writer for screen, stage and page, R. Eric Thomas uses comedy to recalibrate the American experience

“It’s important that we find love,” says R. Eric Thomas, “but it’s also important that we we queer people find community and a sense of belonging”

May 25, 2022
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Julia Serano, drag queen story hour and a choral celebration of Pride history

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May 13, 2022
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Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week with the Indigo Girls and roller derby YA

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April 28, 2022
Queer-affirming observances, Broadway online and new Aiyana-Lee
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Queer-affirming observances, Broadway online and new Aiyana-Lee

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April 14, 2022
Ocean Vuong, the ‘Canadian Ballroom Extravaganza’ and lots of trans feelings
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Ocean Vuong, the ‘Canadian Ballroom Extravaganza’ and lots of trans feelings

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning March 31

March 31, 2022
Spicy erotica, crying Nazis and the Badass Trans Women of Comedy
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Spicy erotica, crying Nazis and the Badass Trans Women of Comedy

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‘Keyboard Fantasies,’ Queering The Canon and Harvey Fierstein
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‘Keyboard Fantasies,’ Queering The Canon and Harvey Fierstein

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March 3, 2022
Harvey Fierstein tells almost all in his star-studded new memoir about Brooklyn, Broadway and beyond
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Harvey Fierstein tells almost all in his star-studded new memoir about Brooklyn, Broadway and beyond

We interview one of the first out powerhouses of American showbiz about his life on and off stage, and about why endings are so important

March 3, 2022
Grace Lavery’s latest, drag storytime and a super gay musical
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Grace Lavery’s latest, drag storytime and a super gay musical

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Feb. 17

February 17, 2022
Valentine’s Day gifts for every queer in your life
Love & Sex

Valentine’s Day gifts for every queer in your life

Shower every love in your life with gifts galore this Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2022
Andrea Gibson, Sam Jay and a spicy collection of sexy stories
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Andrea Gibson, Sam Jay and a spicy collection of sexy stories

 This week’s queer culture-catch up features plenty to love

February 3, 2022
Growing up queer in suburbia
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Growing up queer in suburbia

Catherine Hernandez gracefully adapts her hit novel “Scarborough” for the big screen

January 27, 2022
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Catch-up with Roxane Gay, Morgan M. Page and ‘High-Risk Homosexual’
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Catch-up with Roxane Gay, Morgan M. Page and ‘High-Risk Homosexual’

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January 20, 2022
Queer community groups, Joviale and a new A. Light Zachary chapbook
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Queer community groups, Joviale and a new A. Light Zachary chapbook

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January 6, 2022
Fat trans mermen, lesbian erotica and Billy Porter
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Fat trans mermen, lesbian erotica and Billy Porter

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Dec. 16

December 16, 2021
Fiddler Ashley MacIsaac with Jully Black and Madison Violet
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Fiddler Ashley MacIsaac with Jully Black and Madison Violet

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December 2, 2021
Black queer titan Samuel R. Delany in conversation
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Black queer titan Samuel R. Delany in conversation

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November 18, 2021
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On the road to Mi’kma’ki

Director Bretten Hannam discusses his beautiful and difficult new film “Wildhood” 

November 17, 2021
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