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TAMPA
BAY GAY TV
3/11 - 3/17/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: BREAKING
NEWS Equality Florida and "Don't Say LGBTQ Law",
Found Family Collective's Tea & Trivia at Kaleisia
Tea Lounge, St Pete Pride call for Entertainers &
Volunteers, Save The Date for the Tampa FRINGE Festival,
Re-cap from the Food & Wine Festival at Busch Gardens,
and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL
EVENT
Found Family Collective: Grab a friend and join us for Tea
& Trivia on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. "AVATAR
THE LAST AIRBENDER" Trivia Questions starting at 5pm.
Prizes for first $40 cash, second $20 GC, and third place $10 GC
from Kelisia! GET INFO & RSVP HERE |
SPECIAL
EVENT
Busch Gardens
Tampa Bay is offering a glimpse into its star-studded lineup
of A-list performers who will take the stage at The Food & Wine
Festival this year, kicking off on March 9 with Goo
Goo Dolls. GET LINE UP AND MORE HERE |
CONTEST
ENTER TO WIN
A Blu-ray™ copy of MONSTER. After a mother discovers
that a teacher’s bullying is behind her young son’s sudden strange
behavior, she storms into his school demanding an explanation. 3
Lucky Winners - Ends 4/9/24. GET ALL THE DETAILS HERE |
DIGITAL
REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
3/7/24. This
week: Clifford Hobbs and the winners of the 2023 Mx.
St Pete Pride Pageant, Ceazia Giovanni Kreshé,
Bey Kelz, and Mr. Vyn Suazion, join us! We were able
to talk about their story, how they prepared for the Mx. St. Pete
Pride Pageant, what makes a good Community Service Title Holder,
the 2024 Mx. St Pete Pride Pageant, and all things LGBTQIA+
in Tampa Bay. Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE
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ENTERTAINMENT
NEWS
From internationally-acclaimed, award-winning director Hirokazu
Kore-eda comes the highly-lauded drama MONSTER,.
After learning a teacher is bullying her son, a mother demands answers,
eventually resorting to legal action. But as the truth is gradually
revealed, it proves more complex than anyone imagined. WATCH
THE TRAILER HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT
Cirque du Soleil is returning to Tampa Bay with the
debut of BAZZAR, at Tropicana Field under the iconic
Big Top, February 22 - March 24, 2024. This
is a high-energy spectacle of intrepid acrobatics, dynamic stunts
and exhilarating performances that pays homage to the entertainment
company’s legacy. GET ALL THE INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
EPIC Generations
March 2024 Events Join them for fun, friendship and support.
Events are FREE and open to all LGBTQ+ and Ally Seniors
55+ regardless of HIV status. Transport is available by request.
MORE INFO HERE |
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MISSING
PERSON
Brian
Klecha missing
since December
2017. Mother
and friends are asking for help. $10,000.00
Reward for
his Location. Brian's car and cell phone were found over three months
after Brian went missing and that was linked to a man named
"AJ". MORE INFO AND MISSING PERSONS FLYERS HERE
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TAMPA
BAY GAY TV
3/4 - 3/10/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Pride
Bowling at Dunedin Lanes (Show feat. Jocelyn Summers,
Dena Cass, Brianna Summers, &Veronica Foxx), Pasco
Pride "Let's Go Hiking" at Starkey Wilderness
Park, The Miss Rose Dynasty Pageant at the Wyndham
Orlando Resort, Come Out St Pete's Chili Cook-Off,
and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL
EVENT
Saturday, March 9 2024 - LET'S GO HIKING.
Join Pasco Pride for a day of bird watching, hiking and community,
this is a FREE event for our LGBTQIA+ Community. Starkey Wilderness
Park at 1pm. GET ALL THE INFO HERE
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LOCAL
EVENT
Mark your calendars
for Sunday, March 10th, and join us for a chili extravaganza
like no other. Get ready to spice up your weekend at the return
of the Grand Central District Chili Cook-Off! Bringing together
the finest chili chefs St. Pete's has to offer, this sizzling event
promises a feast for the senses and a celebration of culinary creativity
that'll leave your taste buds tingling! MORE INFO HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
2/26-3/3/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK on Tampa Bay Gay.
Events Include: METRO FREE HIV & STI Testing, Watermark's
WAVE awards Celebration at Cocktail, Charity Bingo
With Alexi De La Mer for COME OUT St Pete, Re-cap
from Cirque du Soleil's BAZZAR and Pasco Pride
2024, "Let's Go Hiking", and more. WATCH THE VIDEO
HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Monday, March 4, Come help support COME OUT St Pete
with a fun night of Charity Bingo with Alexis De La Mer
at COCKTAIL. We have PRIZES, 50/50 Raffle
and more! Alexis drops her balls at 8pm GET ALL THE INFO
HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING at
Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, March 7, 2024, $10
admission includes Unlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes
shoes. Midnight DIVA Show featuring Jocelyn Summers and Guests
Brianna Summers, Dena Cass, and Veronica Foxx!
MORE INFO HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. presents Central Floridas only
family-friendly drag queen pageant, Miss Rose Dynasty Pageant.
On Sunday, March 10th join host and founder Momma Ashley
Rose along with special guests entertainers throughout the night
as they welcome contestants from all over Florida to compete for
the title of “Miss Rose Dynasty 2024”. GET TICKETS &
INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
2/22/24. This
week: We absolutely killed it by raising $1,115
on-air, bringing our grand total for this fund drive to $1,915!
I (Christopher) am extremely grateful to my co-hosts, Esme
and Bryan, for always being amazing, to David Borman/Tampa
Bay Gay for their community calendar segment, and Joanna
Grosso for providing the news, and all things LGBTQIA+
in Tampa Bay. Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
2/19-2/25/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK on Tampa Bay Gay.
Events Include: METRO Events, EPIC Generations
55+ Group, Pasco Pride this weekend, TIGLFF's
A-List Film series selection "Friends & Family" at Green
Light Cinema, Benefit Show for Operation PAR at
the Garage, Cirque du Soleil's BAZZAR opens
2/22, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Watermark's Tampa
Bay WAVE Awards party is Friday, March 1, 2024. Be sure to
clear your schedule and join us at COCKTAIL St Pete at
7pm to celebrate with the winners! GET MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
TIGLFF's A-List Film Series pick for February is "Friends
& Family - The Real Gay Mafia!". Showing, Sunday, February
25, 2024 at 3pm. Please join us at the Green Light
Cimena for a great film, great time, and a great sense of community.
In Person Event Only. GET TICKETS AND INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
EPIC Generations
February 2024 Events Join
them for fun, friendship and support. Events are FREE and
open to all LGBTQ+ and Ally Seniors 55+ regardless
of HIV status. Transport is available by request. MORE INFO HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
2/15/24. This
week: Charlie Waters joins us on The Big Gay Radio Show!
We were able to talk about their experience with Suncoast Softball
League, LGBTQIA+ involvement in sports, The Super Bowl, and
all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay. Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
2/12-2/18/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK on Tampa Bay Gay.
Events Include: Big Gay Bingo w/ Alexis De La Mer
at Cocktail for The Big Gay Radio Show, Found Family
Collective's Friday Night MIC at the Corner Club Tampa,
LGBTQ+ Resource Center's READ OUT, The Black &
White GAYLA w/ host Candy Von Sparkle at Allendale
UMC, the SHADE Showcase w/ host Morgan Le Shade
at the Garage, Cirque du Soleil's BAZZAR opens 2/22,
and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Koro Blu's Benefit Show! Enjoy a great show featuring Tampa
Bay’s Top Talent on Sunday, Feb 25th from 7-9pm at
The Garage On Central. Every dollar raised will be donated to
Operation Par. Happy Hour Specials and $6 BLU-long
islands. We will also have a 50/50 Raffle and more. GET
MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Pasco
Pride joyfully announces the return of the 5th Annual Pasco
Pride Festival to Heritage Park in Land O’ Lakes,
on February 24th, 2024, starting at noon and running
until 6:00 p.m.
This year's milestone event promises to be the most vibrant and
exciting yet, featuring a wide range of activities and entertainment
for people of all ages. GET INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is
letting the good times roll as Mardi Gras immerses guests
in the vibrant spirit and tastes of the Big Easy every
Friday, Saturday and Sunday now through March
3. Get jazzed up with Mardi Gras-style entertainment,
live music and catch some festival beads (after each parade).
Mardi Gras celebrations are included with park admission. GET
DETAILS HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
2/8/24. This
week: Chad David (Chanel P. Cartier) to talk about
their drag journey, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay.
Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE
REPLAY HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Join us at Corner Club on Friday, February 16, 2024
at 7pm for Found Family Collective’s queer-focused
Friday Night Mic Black Queer Edition. This month Hosted by
Thee Charles Hines. GET INFO & RSVP HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
The Black & White GAYLA is a fundraising event and your
ticket includes a Pasta Bar, non acholic beverages,
silent auction, raffle and music by Tim
Staney. Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Allendale UMC
from 6-9pm. Come Join Candy and Friend. GET INFO &
TICKETS HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Saturday, February 17th at 9PM. Tampa Bay’s diverse
talent show is at The Garage On Central. Hosted by Morgan Le
Shade Featuring: SYTYCD Season 7 Winner Mr. Gripp (Gripp
Gripp) Multi-talented Dancing Diva Rockell Blu (Robert
Rigsby) And Rising Talent Blanca Gemini Valentino GET
MORE INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Monday, February 12, Come help support 88.5 WMNF and
The Big Gay Radio Show with a fun night of BIG GAY Bingo
with Alexis De La Mer at COCKTAILS. We have PRIZES,
50/50 Raffle and 88.5 WMNF swag and more! Alexis drops
her balls at 8:30pm GET ALL THE INFO HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT
The seventh annual ReadOUT Festival of LGBTQ+ Literature
will be live in Gulfport, FL February 16-18, 2024
as well as virtually on Zoom. Highlighted Events Keynote Speaker:
Lynn Ames, Book Banning: What Can I Do?, Indie Bookstores & LGBTQ-BIPOC
Lit, Birthdays Are a Drag!, Lavender Moonshine and You and more!
The Official Event Schedule is online now.
Registration required. GET TICKETS & SCHEDULE HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
2/5-2/11/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK on Tampa Bay Gay.
Events Include: Found Family Collective's FREE
LGBTQIA+ Health & Wellness Fair, TIGLFF's Virtual
Town Hall, Remembering Desiree DeMornay, Pasco Pride
'24 at Heritage Park, Big Gay Bingo with Alexis
De La Mer at Cocktail St Pete for The Big Gay Radio
Show, last push to VOTE Now in '24 WAVE Awards,
and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
The LGBTQIA+ Wellness
Resource Fair powered by
Found Family Collective and the USF College of Nursing.
Monday, February 5, 2024, 5 to 8:30 PM.
Walks-in welcome; no registration is required! At Allendale
UMC, this is an exciting and inclusive event focused on promoting
wellness within the LGBTQIA+ community. GET MORE
INFO HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT
This Valentine's Day, ditch the predictable dinner date and
celebrate a thrillingly romantic adventure at Busch Gardens Tampa
Bay’s "Love is a Roller Coaster"
event. GET TICKETS & INFO HERE |
LOCAL NEWS
FINALS ROUND WAVE Awards January 18- February 9, 2024.
We would love your help… Tampa Bay Gay is asking that you
please "VOTE For Us" in the 2024 Watermark WAVE Awards
Categories #7, #8, & #53. The Finals Round Ends
February 9, 2024.
VOTE HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
2/1/24. This
week: Robert Rigsby (Rockell Blu), a local performer
who is currently up for Watermark’s WAVE Award for Favorite
Local Performer: Stage. Join us as we talk about their journey,
Florida’s recent legislative session and all things LGBTQIA+
in Tampa Bay. Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
1/29-2/4/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK on Tampa Bay Gay.
Events Include: Pride Bowling Night at Dunedin
Lanes (Featuring: Jocelyn Summers, Darcel Stevens,
Lady Janet & Dena Cass), VOTE Now in '24 WAVE
Awards FINALS Round, Come Out St Pete Royal Court Showcase
with Mr Silver Foxx and Miss Veronica Vixen (Guest:
Nasir Love), LGBTQ Resource Center Gulfport's READ
OUT, Cirque Du Soleil's BAZZAR, and more. WATCH THE
VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday,
February 1, 2024, $10 admission includes Unlimited
Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight DIVA
Show featuring Jocelyn Summers and Special Guests: Darvel
Stevens, Lady Janet & Dena Cass! MORE INFO
HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Come Out St Pete's 2024 Royal Court Showcase is on
February 4, 2024 at The Garage. The show starts at
6 with entertainment from the Miss Veronica Vixen, Mr
Silver Foxx and Guest: Nasir Love. GET ALL THE INFO
HERE |
DIGITAL EVENT
TIGLFF Virtual Town Hall on February 6th at 6:30pm.
Join us for a Virtual meeting where we will take your questions,
listen to your ideas and most importantly, give you
an opportunity to get involved in the future of the Festival.
The Future of the Festival depends on our community. REGISTER
& MORE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
1/25/24. This
week: Erin Lowry, a student at The University of Tampa
joins us to talk about their story and Joanna Grosso will
also be coming on to talk about taking over as our new LGBTQIA+
News Host, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay. Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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