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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



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


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



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

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

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
 

     


2024 Archive Stories:
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



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
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
 

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




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


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




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

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

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


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




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

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


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



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

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


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



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


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


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



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

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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