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Here is WHAT'S UP 7/14-7/27/25
Events This Week: I’m live on The Big Gay Radio Show (WMNF 88.5 FM)this Tuesday 11AM–Noon + 1hr After-Show Stream, SOBER Game Night at THYRST in Largo, Anything Goes Open Mic Night – Tampa Fringe, Charity Bingo with Alexis De La Mer – Mondays at Cocktail St Pete, Queer Mixer & Wine Tasting – Tampa Bay Sisters at The Study
Popcorn & Watermelon Lip Sync Contest – American Legion Seminole Post 111
Daphne Ferraro
presents "The Evolution of Drag" – ONE NIGHT ONLY at CPPAC, Largo, ART OUT 2025 – Call for LGBTQ+ art submissions
TIGLFF
's Continuing the Mission Fundraiser – Tampa Theatre ...and even more queer happenings! WATCH THE VIDEO HERE



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Welcome to the Manny and Shawn Experience Podcast. Manny and Shawn host a weekly variety podcast. We also take you along on our adventures on YouTube. Share in our experiences as we bring you vlogs about our travel, recommendations and experiences. CATCH THE LATEST EPISODE HERE
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THYRST Sober Social Game on! Join us every Wednesday from 8-Midnight for a sober, social, and inclusive game night at Shelter Strong! Meet new friends, play your favorite games, and be part of a welcoming community. This event is 18+ FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE HERE
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ANYTHING GOES OPEN MIC THIRD THURSDAYS
at The Fringe Theatre! 730pm, 1624 E 7th Ave. Do some stand-up, a monologue, a poem, whatever you want - or just show off! You can even request backing tracks, lighting looks and more at our Anything Goes open mic. See you there! FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE HERE
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THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 7/14/25. This week on The Big Gay Radio Show we are joined by joined by David Borman, the creator of Tampa Bay Gay and host of our Big Gay Community Calendar. David shared the story behind the site, how it grew into a digital resource hub for our community, and the incredible work he did to support local drag performers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and all things LGBTQIA+. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE


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QUEER MIXER & WINE TASTING W/ THE SISTERS Come join us Thursday, July 17 at 7 PM at The Study! There will be wine tasting with nonalcoholic options available, Mixing and mingling with the Sisters, as well as a few activities to get to know each other! So come relax with us… You’ve earned it! Let’s get social at The Study! FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE HERE

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POPCORN & WATERMELON
The Lip Synch Battle that became a Legend is Back Again on Saturday, July 26 at the American Legion Seminole Post 111! You asked for it, and this time we are bringing you the Greatest Hits Edition, featuring nothing but #1 Hits throughout the decades! As always, win bragging rights, $50 prize for the winner, and a spot on the rotating judges table, PLUS awesome raffle prizes and those powerful Jell-O shots for courage! It starts at 9pm Benefitting: The Bautista Project. Amateurs Encouraged, and BRING your ENTOURAGE! FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE HERE



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TIGLFF - Continue the Mission Fundraiser We invite you to join us for an afternoon of community, connection, and renewed commitment. The Tampa Theatre has graciously offered their intimate John T. Taylor Screening Room on Sunday, July 27th, to host this special event. Doors open at 2:00 PM. This is an opportunity to meet our dedicated and diverse Board of Directors, engage with thought-provoking short films, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Most importantly, we hope you'll share your experiences, perspectives, and ideas on how we can strengthen our mission for the future. GET MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE

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The Evolution of Drag Drag Through The Decades
Performer/producer Daphne Ferraro brings her smash hit multimedia drag extravaganza to the CPPAC in Largo for one night only. This show is a unique blend of comedy, dance productions, pop culture, history lessons, and dazzling drag costuming and takes audiences on an immersive voyage through 11 decades through the eyes of a 7-foot-tall drag queen. The show seamlessly combines live-action scenes with engaging video elements. Ferraro will be joined by 10 of Central Florida's most beloved drag performers (and 2 male leads) and will leave you dancing in the aisles. Note: This show has adult themes and images for an 18 and older audience. MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE

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OUT ARTS & CULTURES
We’re looking for artists with something to say. Whether you paint, collage, photograph, sculpt, or create something we’ve never seen before… ArtOUT 2025 is your chance to be featured in a high-visibility exhibit that celebrates LGBTQ+ creativity. All selected artists will be featured in our gallery show. Have the chance to sell their work. Be included in our brand-new printed sketchbook Be eligible for prize money (jurors’ choice!) Apply Online! Let’s make this year the most colorful yet. APPLY & GET MORE
INFO HERE


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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Unveils All-New Frights for Howl-O-Scream with Tickets Up to 70% Off Snatch up scary good savings during the Howl-O-Scream Sinister Sale, available now and for a limited time This year’s event will feature five haunted houses (including two all-new), five scare zones (including three new themes), multiple themed bars and the return of two guest-favorite live shows. Prices start at just $39.99, offering an unbeatable deal for an evening of unspeakable horrors and unforgettable scares. GET MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE
 


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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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Here is WHAT'S UP 6/16 - 6/29/25 Events: The Big Gay Radio Show on WMNF has moved to Tuesdays 11am- Noon with 1hr streaming After show, The Tampa Fringe Festival in Ybor City, St Pete Pride's TRANSTASTIC, Womym in Comedy, Friday Night concert, Pride Parade, Trans March, Street Fair, Pride Weekend Launch Party & Pridelands St Pete Dance Parties, ART OUT 2025 art submissions, Spooky Empire Fan Event at Double Tree by Hilton at Seaworld, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE


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2025 St Pete Pride
For more than 20 years, we’ve marched in rainbow-clad celebration of the spectrum of love and life. What started as a promenade became a parade and then a full Pride Month. And we now host year-round events to amplify, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of the LGBTQIA+ community – including the Black, Brown, and Trans voices that too often go unheard. MORE INFO ON EVENTS & TICKETS
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THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 7/8/25. This week on The Big Gay Radio Show we are joined by Kori Stevens! Kori joined us to talk about their incredible drag journey, their commitment to giving back, and their recent fundraiser with Project No Labels, and all things LGBTQIA+. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

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THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 7/1/25. This week on The Big Gay Radio Show we were joined by Sebastian Hathcock, a bartender at Cocktail St Pete and Watermark Out News WONDER award winner for Best Bartender, for a powerful post-Pride conversation. Sebastian opened up about his personal journey, the challenges he’s faced, and the importance of finding community in our spaces, and all things LGBTQIA+. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

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THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 6/24/25. This week on The Big Gay Radio Show we were joined by the newly crowned 2025 Mx. St Pete Pride Royal Court, the stunning Seduction D Dickerson and amazing Dioscar Montesino! Esme, Bryan, and Chris sat down with our royal guests to hear their Pride and coming out stories, reflect on what it meant to win their categories as cisgender individuals, and how they’re using their titles to uplift the community.and all things LGBTQIA+. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE


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Tampa International FRINGE Festival 2025. June 11-22 in Ybor City. Celebrate the 9th year of indie performing arts at our 12 day festival, where there is something for everyone! This year you can binge on storytelling, comedy, theatre, dance, and more. Not sure what to see? Come to our Free Preview nights on the 11th & 18th at 7pm! All venues this year are fully ADA, and three are inside of the Kress Contemporary for easy mobility. The fourth venue is at The Commodore just down the street GET TICKETS & SCHEDULE HERE


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2025 St Pete Pride WOMYN In Comedy. June 21, 2025, 7-10pm. This is a Ticketed Event at The Museum of Fine Arts. Join us for an unforgettable night of laughter and celebration at our brand-new event, Womyn in Comedy! Headlining the evening is the hilarious Chaunte Wayans, known for her sharp wit and standout performances on Netflix, HBO, and Comedy Central, alongside special guest Paris Sashay, a bold, fearless voice in comedy. GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE


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2025 St Pete Pride TRANSTASTIC. June 18, 2025, 6-9pm. This is a Ticketed Event at The James Museum. An intimate celebration of St. Pete’s vibrant Trans and Non-Binary community, presented by Love the Golden Rule and in partnership with the TransNetwork! Centered on the voices and experiences of our local Trans and Non-Binary community, Transtastic invites all to come together in joy, authenticity, and solidarity. This uplifting evening will feature entertainment, community, live performances by local artists, and a cash bar. GET TICEKTS & MORE INFO


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OUT ARTS & CULTURES
We’re looking for artists with something to say. Whether you paint, collage, photograph, sculpt, or create something we’ve never seen before… ArtOUT 2025 is your chance to be featured in a high-visibility exhibit that celebrates LGBTQ+ creativity. All selected artists will be featured in our gallery show. Have the chance to sell their work. Be included in our brand-new printed sketchbook Be eligible for prize money (jurors’ choice!) Apply Online! Let’s make this year the most colorful yet. APPLY & GET MORE
INFO HERE



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THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 6/17/25. This week on The Big Gay Radio Show we officially launched into our new time slot of Tuesday mornings from 11AM to Noon! For our inaugural daytime episode, we were thrilled to be joined by Alice Marie Gripp (Alex Quinto), educator, a former local guidance counselor, and drag entertainer. Alex shared their journey in education, their commitment to creating safe schools for LGBTQIA+ youth, and the importance of family-friendly drag spaces. A huge thank you to Alex for helping kick off the next era of the show, and all things LGBTQIA+. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE


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St Pete Pride
Friday Night Concert
June 27, 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable night at Jannus Live, headlined by the sensational Durand Bernarr! Known for electrifying stages across the globe with his powerhouse vocals and dynamic performances, Durand is set to light up the Jannus stage like never before. Doors open at 6pm. MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE

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St Pete Pride
Parade & Festival
Saturday, June 28, 2025
The signature event will bring hundreds of thousands of marchers, attendees, and supporters to the beautiful downtown waterfront to celebrate the strength, diversity, and vibrancy of our community. Enjoy a spectacular parade, dynamic performances by national and local entertainers on the main stage, and explore 100+ booths featuring local vendors, food purveyors, artists, and community organizations. MORE INFO HERE


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St Pete Pride
TRANS MARCH
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Join us at 5pm as we step off from Vinoy Park and march to Albert Whitted Field, lifting up and celebrating our trans, gender expansive, and non-binary community members. Now more than ever, standing together in solidarity and support is essential. By marching, or biking, or riding in a golf cart, you are showing the world that every voice deserves to be heard, every identity deserves to be respected, and every person deserves the freedom to live authentically. Together, we are unstoppable! MORE INFO HERE


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St Pete Pride
Street Fair, Sunday, June 29, 2025 from 12-5
The grand finale of the season, the Sunday Street Fair brings over 100,000 people of all ages to the Grand Central District to celebrate our history and community. Spanning multiple blocks, the event offers a lively mix of entertainment, local vendors, community partners, and businesses. With performance stages, roaming street performers, and hundreds of participating organizations, this celebratory day promises something for everyone to enjoy! MORE INFO HERE

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THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 6/12/25. This week on The Big Gay Radio Show our final broadcast from the Thursday Morning, 12AM–3AM time slot. We want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s supported us during these late-night adventures. Whether you stayed up with us, caught the replay, or simply helped spread the word, your love and encouragement meant everything. ... The Big Gay Radio Show returns Tuesday mornings at 11AM starting June 17th! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

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Here is WHAT'S UP 6/2 - 6/15/25 Events: Dunedin Pride Events including Pride Bowling at Dunedin Lanes, St Pete Pride Events include the Youth & Family Day, The Stonewall Reception, the GET NUDE party, Tampa International Fringe Festival is June 11-22 w/ FREE Preview Night, Shelter Strong's Pride on The Bay Drag Brunch, Enter to Win a Ticket to the brunch, TIGLFF's Monthly Film Series at the Green Light Cinema, FFC's Mourning on Father's Day Event, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE


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TIGLFF's Monthly Film Series pick for June is But I'm A Cheerleader. Showing, Sunday, June 15, 2025 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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2025 St Pete Pride GET NUDE: la fete noire (The Black Party). This is a Ticketed Event on June 14, 2025, 9pm-1am at NOVA 535. St Pete Pride is partnering with the Tampa Bay Black Lesbians to bring you our signature event. This is a nod to the incredible Black queer culture of New Orleans. Dance the night away to the beats of DJ Donnie Luv, set against the beautiful backdrop of NOVA 535. The party includes both indoor and outdoor spaces, three bar areas, specialty drinks, a VIP floor with exclusive seating, 3D photo booth, and food trucks for your dining pleasure. This is a SOLD OUT event every year, so make sure to get your tickets ASAP. GET TICKETS & MORE INFO
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THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 5/29/25. This week The Big Gay Radio Show WMNF Community Radio helping raise funds to keep our station thriving, and they are extremely proud of what we accomplished. Thank you so much Chris, Esme, Bryan and Claire for helping raise money for our show! During our Fund Drive, we were able to raise $1,324 of our $1,500 goal, and we are beyond grateful to every single person who donated to support LGBTQIA+ voices in media, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 6/5/25. This week The Big Gay Radio Show welcomes
Deimoni Brewington, who plays Juicy in American Stage’s production of Fat Ham, running now through June 22nd in downtown St. Pete. Deimoni shared what it’s been like stepping into this unique, queer spin on Hamlet, and how the story explores identity, family, grief, and joy in ways that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable. It was a great conversation with a thoughtful and talented guest, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

SPECIAL EVENT


2025 St Pete Pride
For more than 20 years, we’ve marched in rainbow-clad celebration of the spectrum of love and life. What started as a promenade became a parade and then a full Pride Month. And we now host year-round events to amplify, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of the LGBTQIA+ community – including the Black, Brown, and Trans voices that too often go unheard. MORE INFO ON EVENTS & TICKETS

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2025 St Pete Pride Youth & Family Day. June 7, 2025, 10am -2pm. This is a FREE event at North Straub Park. Celebrate love, inclusion, and family! This free event invites LGBTQ+ youth, families, and allies to enjoy a playful day of activities, entertainment, and community connection. With four hours of live performances, and creative fun, and community building, offering something for everyone! NEW FOR 2025 — don’t miss the Pride Pet Parade! Dress up your furry companions in their best pride outfits and show off their pride spirit. MORE INFO HERE



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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CHANGED AS OF 6/3/25
Pride in the Plaza Drag Brunch
. Join Shelter Strong for a spectacular brunch cruise featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet, open bar, and an electrifying drag show! Sunday, June 8, 2025 1pm -5pm! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE

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Tampa International FRINGE Festival 2025. June 11-22 in Ybor City. Celebrate the 9th year of indie performing arts at our 12 day festival, where there is something for everyone! This year you can binge on storytelling, comedy, theatre, dance, and more. Not sure what to see? Come to our Free Preview nights on the 11th & 18th at 7pm! All venues this year are fully ADA, and three are inside of the Kress Contemporary for easy mobility. The fourth venue is at The Commodore just down the street GET TICKETS & SCHEDULE HERE

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2025 St Pete Pride Stonewall Reception. June 12, 2025, 6-9pm. This is a Ticketed Event at the Museum of Fine Arts. Join us for an exclusive reception, where we will bring together sponsors, community partners, government officials, and other distinguished guests to honor the rich history and lasting impact of the LGBTQ+ movement.GET TICKETS & INFO HERE
         
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