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[itgetsbetterproject]

These students in Alabama painted a Pride mural at their school!

Last year, we awarded $500,000 in grants to schools across the U.S. for student-led projects that support LGBTQ+ youth through our 50 States, 50 Grants, 5,000 Voices initiative. Just over a year later, it's time to see how their projects turned out:

Magic City Acceptance Academy in Homewood, Alabama used part of their grant funds to have an entire Pride-themed mural painted on their school's campus for everyone to see, as a daily reminder that they're supported.

Also fun fact: Magic City is an LGBTQ+ charter school made specifically for queer students!

We asked teacher Payne how it went and what advice they'd give to other LGBTQ+ students:

"It was exciting getting to work with the students to cultivate this project from the very beginning to completion. From brainstorming about what we wanted our mural to depict to painting with the kids to seeing the finalized mural, it was a thrilling process. You are seen and loved. Even if your immediate situation doesn't reflect that, there are people in this world who are so excited and happy for you to be exactly who you are and want to know and love you. Don't give up!" 💜

Stay tuned for more and see all of last year's grantees here: itgetsbetter.org/blog/meet-the-grantees

[prideparadenet]

Rehoboth Beach Pride 2024

Saturday, July 18-21, 2024 - 10:00AM to 4:00PM EST

[bethelctpride]

It’s time for zine making! 🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ We are putting together a Bethel Pride community zine—help make our first issue amazing. The theme is JOY! All participants will receive a copy when published. Write, illustrate, collage—it’s all up to you. Join us at Mark Twain Library on Sun., 2/26 from 2-4PM! FREE 🌈 All materials provided 🌈 😷 required for saftey of participants #lgbt #lgbtq🌈 #lgbtqevents #bethel #bethelct #danburyct #bethelctpride # #zine #zinemaking #punk #queerpoetry #queerart #illustration #collage #writing #expression #lgbtqia Original artwork by Michelle Ziogas (at Mark Twain Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co74audA71S/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[queermtl]

QUEER MTL THINGS TO DO: DECEMBER 2022

Every month, Montréal’s queer calendar is stuffed full of exciting events, parties and performances. Here’s some of our picks for the best LGBTQ+ things to do in the city this December. For further announcements, follow QueerMTL on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr! Got an event coming up? DM it our way!

EVENT OF THE MONTH:

🎤 Marking their first concert presentation in Montréal, lesbian-event organizers Ellelui present Constellations: A Benefit Concert for Black Healing Fund at Théâtre Fairmount on Friday, December 16, 2022. Featuring performances by Naïka Champaïgne, OK Naledi and Fraud Perry (with bonus afterparty sounds from KidCrayola), proceeds will assist the volunteer-run Black Healing Fund in providing funding for mental health and wellness services to low-income members of the community. Tickets are available at Universe.

EVENTS

🕯 In recognition of World AIDS Day, Montréal’s Parc de l’Espoir (founded by ACT UP Montréal in 1991) hosts a Vigil for those lost to HIV/AIDS. Free and open to all at 5:00 PM. 🎤 Ria Mae comes to Le Studio TD on December 1, 2022, with Virginia to Vegas and Noelle. Tickets at Evenko.

🎥 Co-presented by Séro.Syndicat // Blood.Union - BUSS, AIDS Community Care Montreal (ACCM) and Queer Film Club, Day Without Art: Being & Belonging features works by HIV-positive artists and a Q&A with artist activists Camila Arce and Mikiki. At Cinéma de Sève on the Concordia University campus at 6:30 PM. Tickets available at the link above.

🎥 All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, documenting both photographer Nan Goldin’s luminous career as well as her fight against big pharma, comes to Cinema du Parc from December 2, 2022. 

🎤 The Rufus et Martha Wainwright Ensemble + Famille host Étoiles et Toi, their annual holiday spectacle at Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste on December 3, 2022. Pop Montréal has tickets here. 

🎭 GW Brazier’s Brother 12: A Cult Rock Opera, based on a true story, receives its world premiere on December 3, 2022 at O Patro Vys. Tickets at thepointofsale.

💪 Diablos Boylesque: Holidays Edition is coming to Bar Le Cocktail on December 4, 2022 to answer the question as to just who’s been naughty or nice this year. Tickets at Eventbrite.

🎤 Ellelui’s Sapphic Open Mic Night welcomes one and all on December 6, 2022 at The Diving Bell Social Club. PWYC, with nobody turned away for lack of funds.

✏️ Drink & Draw returns to Bar Le Cocktail on December 7, 2022 (and again the week following on December 14, 2022), featuring live models to sketch. Presented by Hommehomo.

🐶 Montréal’s puppy community gathers at Bar Le Stud on December 8, 2022 for Puppy Noël.

📚 The Violet Hour Book Club will read and discuss Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis and gather to discuss on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the Archives gaies du Québec. (They’ll also be reading The End of Eddy by Édouard Louis for their next meeting on Saturday, January 3 2023).

🎤 The Backstreet Boys Burlesque takes over Café Cléopatra on December 10, 2022. Tickets at Eventbrite. 

🎤 Sing your heart out with Boney M at the stately L’Olympia on December 14, 2022. Tickets here.

🎤 The Tales of Gender Affirmation Open Mic Fundraiser featuring comedy, music, poetry and more alongside special appearances from Raquel Maestre, Binya Koatz, Alo Azimov and a Respectful Roast Battle with Gowtham Kasy will take place at The Diving Bell Social Club on December 15, 2022.

🐻 The bears will be out in force at Bar Le Stud on December 16, 2022, to celebrate Bear Noël.

🌱 Root to Branch brings the Queer Solstice Swap to Frigo Vert on Saturday, December 17, 2022, an opportunity to buy or trade with local QTBIPOC artisans and makers.

🤣 Queer Comedy All Stars is back at the Diving Bell Social Club on December 29, 2022 with host Lucy Gervais, All Azimov, Maka, Darragh Mondoux, Ash Davis and headliner Dan James. Tickets, which usually go quick, are available here.

🤣 Stand-Up St. Henri Open Mic runs every Tuesday throughout the month of December at Montréal Improv. With a focus on giving stage time to women, non-binary, queer comedians and allies, it’s the perfect fit for comedy fans. Tickets at Eventbrite.

PARTIES

🥳 Celebrate 27 years of Bar Le Stud on December 3, 2022! 

🥳 Techno Haute Couture: Oil Edition brings a night of electronic sounds to KIN Experience on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Tickets available here. 

🥳 The Dark Eighties: Cult 80s Hits Party returns to Bar Le Ritz PDB on Friday, December 9, 2022 with a night full of your goth faves. Don’t forget the eyeliner, and purchase tickets at Eventbrite.

🥳 Queen & Queer celebrates their seventh event and first anniversary with a birthday party at La Sala Rossa on Saturday, December 10, 2022, featuring sets from resident DJ Sam and special guest DJ BlackGold. Tickets here.

🥳 Les Divas d’Hochelaga take over Blockhaus on December 10, 2022 with All I Want pour Noël dance party, featuring all your favourite pop divas’ seasonal hits.

🥳 The F4gtory Collective brings their Industrial dance party MANUF4GTURED to Bar Le Ritz PDB on December 10, 2022. 

🥳 Tension Shibari school and lifestyle space in Montréal’s gay village is hosting a Queer Dance Party on Saturday, December 10, 2022.

🥳 Homopop’s popular tribute nights continue with a Beyoncé Dance Party (featuring local queen royalty Kiara and Lady Boom Boom) on December 16th at Cabaret Berlin. 

🥳 District Events’ Frosty guarantees to heat up Club Soda on Saturday, December 17, 2022 with sets from DJ Ashley Gauthier and DJ Isaac Escalante. Grab tickets here. 

🥳 Super Taste MTL want you to dance the night away at VOULEZ-VOUS 2023 to all your favourite new-wave and disco hits at Bar Le Ritz PDB. Tickets available here.

🥳 Say goodbye to 2022 in style at Cirque De Boudoir’s Carnavalesque 2023 Snow Ball New Year’s Even Party at Bain Mathieu on December 31, 2022, hosted by the legendary Plastik Patrik. Tickets at Eventbrite.

🥳 Bar Le Stud rings in the new year with Party du Nouvel An on December 31, 2022, featuring free entry. We’d suggest arriving early!

🥳 Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the epic L’Olympia in the heart of the Gay Village with music from Domeno, TIZI and Michael Louis. Get your tickets here.

DRAG

👑 In collaboration with Montréal’s gay rugby team Armada Montréal (who trade in their jerseys for drag), Gisele Lullaby hosts Armado – Edition Noel at Cabaret Mado on December 1, 2022. Tickets here.

👑 Self-professed “tiny shapeshifting glamour demon” Yikes Macaroni brings Chum Dump #6—Joyeux Noel Open Stage to Bar Le Cocktail on December 3, 2022. 

👑 The incredible drag chameleon Jimmy Moore brings Merry Christmas: Jimmy Moore Does Mariah Carey to Cabaret Mado on December 3, 2022. Tickets available here.

👑 Montréal drag kings Rock Bière and RV Metal host Bière et Métal featuring the city’s finest fellow talents on December 8, 2022 at Cabaret Mado. Tickets here.

👑 Lulu Shade presents Garden of Shade – Winter Edition at Bar Le Cocktail with Sarah Winters, Misty Waterfalls, Sally D and Niko Lubie on December 13, 2022.

👑 Underkingstruction: Werking in the Snow Edition, hosted by Ad’Horrible, Niko Lucie and Mike Oxlong promises to be the most unique holiday drag open stage show in Montréal on December 15, 2022 at Notre-Dame-Des-Quilles. Sign up here to perform. PWYC!

👑 Miami Minx brings Les Folies Draglesque to Cabaret Mado on December 15, 2022, a night open to all genders and bodies in the spirit of burlesque, drag and all things in between. Tickets available here.

👑 Uma Gahd and Selma Gahd bring their spooky COVEN back for its December edition featuring Bijuriya to The Diving Bell Social Club on December 16, 2022.

👑 Lady Boom Boom hosts La Revue Drag 2022 at Cabaret Mado on December 18, 2022, featuring Clay Thorris, Démone LaStrange, Jessie Précieuse, Miss Mira Belle, Pétula Claque, Walter Ego and surprise guests. 

👑 Celebrate the holidays in drag with Deux folles à Noël at Bar Le Cocktail on December 22, 2022, hosted by Miss Butterfly and Michel Dorion. Tickets here.

👑 Wow! A special finale screening of Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. The World is coming to the Olympia de Montréal on December 23, 2022! And the line-up is incredible, featuring Anita Wigl'it, Gisele Lullaby, Kendall Gender, Kiara, Kitana Sweett, Kiara, Rajah Ohara, Rita Baga, Silky Nutmeg Ganache, Stephanie Prince, Vanity Milan and Victoria Scone, hosted by Uma Gahd! Grab tickets at the link. 👠

👑 Rainbow hosts Bingo Disco on December 28, 2022. And what’s better than drag bingo? Not much! Tickets here. 

👑 Jimmy Moore keeps the hits coming with Jimmy Moore personnifie Lady Gaga at Cabaret Mado at both 7:30 and 10:00 pm on December 29, 2022. Tickets for both shows available here.

👑 Crystal Starz hosts Starz Night at Bar Le Cocktail with special guests Sasha bags and Lana Dalida on December 29, 2022. Pre-show tickets are available at lepointdevente.

👑 Ring in the New Year at Bar Le Cocktail’s Bonne Année 2023 on December 31, 2022 with queens Ciatha Night, Crystal Starz, Chouchoune, Chibouki and Sally-D. Tickets available now.

👑 Every Tuesday, Canada’s Drag Race season 3 winner Gisèle Lullaby hosts Full Gisèle at Cabaret Mado. Tickets and schedule at Cabaret Mado’s website.

👑 On Friday nights, the legendary Mado Lamotte hosts Mado Reçoit at her namesake club, Cabaret Mado. Each week, she shares the stage with a hand-picked roster of queens. Tickets and lineup info here. 

👑 Bar Le Cocktail’s regular weekly events include Butterfly de Nuit with Miss Butterfly on Thursdays, Vendredi Fou with Michel Dorion on Fridays and Samedi Drôles de Drags with a rotating cast of queens. Check listings for specific details, and pick up tickets here.

[thefakegeekg1rl]

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[koripride]

Get ready to celebrate LGBTQ pride around the world! 🌈🎉 From Taipei to Buenos Aires, Palm Springs to Sydney, there's a colorful event for everyone. Join the festivities and spread love, equality, and acceptance. #Pride2023 #LGBTQEvents #SpreadLove #EqualityForAll

[sandiegosisters]

The Legendary Coco Chanel will be performing at CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION tomorrow night ~ Friday, June 30th, 2023, 7PM, the Til-Two Club

Coco is a drag entertainer specializing in celebrity illusions. We are thrilled to have Coco gracing the stage at our variety show celebrating queer joy.

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION is the Novice Project of Judith Priest

Your $5 suggested donation benefits the ACLU Drag Defense Fund

#dragisnotacrime #dragisart #queershowcase #queertalent #queervarietyshow #lgbtqevents #queerjoy #cocochanel #sistersofperpetualindulgence #novicesister #noviceproject #acludragdefensefund

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[fathomdj]

Yes! In addition to our monthly Thursday event in Castleberry Hill, we have added Grant Parks @woodwardandpark for a Sunday funday gathering we are calling #sundayssoiree. We are looking forward to seeing on NEXT week, for great food, drinks, mature music and of course fellowship! Tell a friend and meet us @samanthastylesu @jusbeingdb06 and @fathomdj 8/8 at 6p… : : : #thehappierhour #thehappierhouratl #sundayfunday #vibes #ppl #food #cocktails #lgbtqevents #atlantaoutings #samesexlove #atl #openminded (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSD5xaLL1HA/?utm_medium=tumblr

[blacklesbianarchives]

#rp @nycdykemarchofficial Tonight!!! @griotcircle @newwomenspace Link in bio. #dykemarch #nycevents #brooklynevents #williamsburgevents #bushwickevents #dyke #trans #queer #qtpoc #nonbinary #lesbian #lgbt #lgbtqevents #nyclgbtevents #nyclgbt https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bYsZ8Fd6L/?igshid=1obav3aziobf7

[itgetsbetterproject]

These students in Connecticut hosted a multi-school Pride conference

Last year, we awarded $500,000 in grants to schools across the U.S. for student-led projects that support LGBTQ+ youth through our 50 States, 50 Grants, 5,000 Voices initiative. Just over a year later, it's time to see how their projects turned out!

This school in Connecticut used their grant funds to host Valley Pride Conference, with a day full of workshops about gender and sexuality, activism, safety, dating, and so much more!

We asked student Aaron how it went:

What did you hope to accomplish with your grant project? Do you think it was a success and if so how?

With this Grant project we hoped to bring a Community together, A community of Students who needed to find a space that was not just safe but a space where they could be free to speak with one another and learn what it feels like to be in an environment where there was no hate mixed in with the respect that they were given. It was Just respect. Along with that, we hoped that students could find a space where they could learn about the things that maybe wouldn't have learned otherwise, things concerning their own personal safety along with the safety of those similar to them. With this in mind, I believe that we did exactly what we had planned. We brought these students together and through our different workshops, these students were able to learn according to their own personal interest and they were able to meet and talk to people who may have similar experiences to them. 

Has it made LGBTQ+ students at your school feel more seen and supported? How so?

Although I can’t speak for everyone, I know that this event has certainly made me feel more seen and supported and I know that it has done the same for others. It's not often that our school does something for its LGBTQ+ students if at all, and I know many other schools are the same. I have high hopes that maybe this event will help stir the pot for change in both this school and in many others. I know many of our school's student that may have wanted to attend this event didn’t get the opportunity to for many possibly reasons but I hope in years to come, that these same students find it in themselves to come out of their comfort zone and join the safe space that we have tried our best to create. 

What surprised you most about the process of completing your grant project?

What surprised me the most about the process of completing the grant project was simply seeing how many people were absolutely eager to be participating in the event itself. We didn’t know what the outcome would be but even when all we had was an idea, we wanted this to happen and so did many others. Even after the registration due dates had passed, people still wanted to participate. We had a community of people eager to be united. 

What has the reaction been to your grant project?

At this event we had about 80 students and teachers join us and I am certain that if we did something similar in the years to follow, we would have many more. We had a real community in this conference and many of the students I had the privilege of speaking with both during and after the conference could not stop talking about the amazing time they were having being able to speak with people who could understand them on a deeper level than most people in their lives. They absolutely loved the workshops and I know a lot of them walked to the bus afterwards with big smiles on their faces. These students were glowing and I know this conference made an everlasting impact on each of their lives. 

What was the most exciting part of participating in this program?

I believe the most exciting part of participating in this program was simply seeing everything all put together and seeing everyone together. I knew from the beginning that this event was going to be an important one but it wasn't until I saw the room filled with students that it really occurred to me what we had accomplished. All the work that everyone had put into it and all the time it took suddenly seemed absolutely worth every second. 

What message do you want to share with LGBTQ+ youth as the new school  year begins?

The message I want to share with LGBTQ+ youth as the new school year begins is that even when it seems like the world is crashing down and you are struggling with whatever you may be struggling with, there is a community of people who have your back and will stand with and support you. You are important, and even when you seem small, everyone has the ability to help make a difference. 💜

Stay tuned for more and see all of last year's grantees here: itgetsbetter.org/blog/meet-the-grantees

[prideparadenet]

Valley Wide Pride Fest 2024

Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 10:00AM to 8:00PM CST

Come celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and kick off our first-ever Hudson WI Pride event!

[lalaashep]

Get to know our host @lalaashep from @theprogressreport101 🤘🏾🎉🎈also huge shoutout to her brand @bossbrittxdjexel for the support on our first Atlanta HER event. Calling Atlanta's finest queers 🌈 HER App has finally made it to Atlanta 🔥 We invite you to come party with us on the rooftop for our first event. Here you'll be able to network with the HER team, mingle and have chances to win prizes every hour on the hour! There will be 💯's of beautiful guests including loads of HER app users. 😍 Sexy vibes will be set on the rooftop with a special guest Burlesque performance 🤩 Step out in your flyest White and Gold drip to win our best dressed contest - winner will be featured on the HER App. 😎 @DJExel on the 1s and 2s with the littest sounds. @LaLaashep from the Progress Report will be hosting. 🍾 Take part in our exclusive VIP sections with views of Downtown Atlanta. Your favorite bottle will be included along with up to 4 guest spots. 🎉 Come meet our special guest @nolabelbeauty who also throws some of the hottest lgbt parties in Atlanta! #hersocialapp #pride #lgbtq #lgbtqevents #atlantaevents #queermingle #lesbiansmingle #HER #rooftopparty #lgbtqatlanta #atlantalgbtq #TheProgressReport https://www.instagram.com/p/B26u8d4AxVh/?igshid=1k2ui54zxg2r0

[zaylanmusic]

Chilling with @adriantracybreland and cmani delights @ Velvet Toi's FANTASTIC Birthday Party @ Wow Cafe. Here's to a million more pics together!😁 #wowcafe #velvetvibes #velvetoi #artistshowcase #birthdaycelebrations🎉 #lgbtqevents (at WOW Café Theatre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2h9ww0hTJ2/?igshid=q17j5gcmrycg

[thesunsout]

🏆BEST DRESSED @marketdayschicago 2019 🌈 THANK YOU @northalsted and the entire @lakevieweast community for another fantastic year! 🙏💞 . . . . #thesunsout #festivalseason #marketdays2019 #bestdressed #bestdressedofthefest #northalsted #lakevieweast #boystownchicago #lgbtqfashion #lgbtqevents #festivalfashion #tanktoptuesday #unicornsandrainbows #flamingoshorts #goldengirls #boardshorts #unisexfashion #thankyouforbeingafriend (at Chicago Market Days) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1HIQJrB00K/?igshid=1f2fzwgzau0rc

[koripride]

Can't wait for the next few months of incredible LGBTQ Pride events! From Johannesburg to Palm Springs to Sydney, let's celebrate love, unity, and equality. 🌈✨ #Pride2023 #LGBTQEvents #LoveIsLove

[sandiegosisters]

Sister Raven Lunatic @rlunatic will be performing at CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION tomorrow night at The Til-Two Club @tiltwoclub in San Diego @visitsandiego

CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION is the Novice Project of Judith Priest @sr.judith.priest and your $5 suggested donation benefits the ACLU Drag Defense Fund @aclu_nationwide

Doors at 7PM - join us, shall you?

#ravenlunatic #sistersofperpetualindulgence #judithpriest #novicesister #noviceproject #queervarietyshow #lgbtqevents #acludragdefensefund #dragisnotacrime #dragnun #childrenoftherevolution

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