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TAMPA
BAY GAY TV
Here is WHAT'S UP - Events: We Celebrate
24 Years in business, Catch us on the Manny & Shawn Experience
Podcast, PFLAG Safety Harbor CommUNITY Night, TIGLFF's
Trans Film Fest at the Green Light Cinema, Tampa
Bay Empanada Festival, Pride Night at THYRST for
SaturSLAY, The Tampa Bay Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
& GaYBOR District Coalition's Bonnet Crawl, Sir
Henry's GHOST TOWN & BBQ Event, and more. WATCH THE
VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL
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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 |
LOCAL
EVENT
March 27, 2025
6PM – 9PM
Join us for an inspiring evening, “Community Art Experience!”
Art is resistance, and a form of self-care. Express yourself through
various art forms with PFLAG Safety Harbor and guest artists.
Enjoy painting, jewelry making, and creating junk
journals. All art materials and dinner are provided. Let's gather
as a community and create beautiful memories together. RSVP HERE
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LOCAL
EVENT
March 28-30, 2025
The TIGLFF Presents
the Trans Film Festival at the Green Light Cinema.
Our voices make us unstoppable. For the fifth straight year,
we remain committed to providing a safe space where trans & nonbinary
people across Tampa and St Pete can see themselves
represented in powerful stories told through film.A big thank you
to the spornor - Love The Golden Rule Clinic! GET TICKETS
HERE |
DIGITAL
REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
3/20/25.
This week Miss Tampa Pride 2025, Niomi Onassis
Long Knight, who gave us the inside scoop on her reign and the
exciting plans for Tampa Pride on March 29th! We also had
an amazing conversation with Tiffany Ra zzano, founder of
This Bookstore Kills Fascists and Wordier Than Thou,
about the fight against censorship and the power of storytelling,
and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY
HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT
Tampa Bay Empanada Festival 2025 Saturday, March 29th,
2025
Get ready to embark on a flavorful journey around the world at Perry
Harvey Sr. Park, Downtown Tampa. Join us for a day packed
with delicious eats, lively entertainment, and fun
for all ages. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind celebration!
25+ Empanada Vendors, Live music and beats,
Empanada Eating Contest, Cocktails and Beer
Arts & Crafts Market, Fun surprises and more!
Come hungry and leave happy! GET TICKETS HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
March 29, 2025
Join us after us the Tampa Pride Parade, for Satur-SLAY.
With you hostess Rockell Blu and featuring Adam Cole,
Sky Lemay, and Dane Decardeza. There are 2 shows at 10:30pm
& Midnight. Drink Specials and Food will be available.
Facebook Event Page GET MORE INFO HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
April 6, 2025
The Spring Bonnet Crawl Benefiting PFLAG Riverview!Kicking
off at Barrio Tacos get ready for special treats along
the way as we hippity-hop through Ybor in our most
inspired bonnets!This tradition brings out some fierce creativity-
we will be finishing at Bradley's on 7th with a fabulous
walk-off for Best Bonnet! PLUS an all-day raffle
with some lovely baskets from Sister “Easter Bunny” Swallow!
3pm with show at 6. (Facebook Event) GET ALL THE
INFO HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
April 11-12, 2025
Sir Henry's Haunted
Ghost Town & BBQ Don't miss your chance to experience this
ALL NEW EVENT featuring 2 haunted trails, escape games,
BBQ vendors and common area show. This is a 2 night only
event. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. GET TICKETS
HERE |
LOCAL NEWS
ONLINE NOW
Check out the Latest in LGBTQ Plus content from Around
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LOCAL EVENT
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! MORE INFO ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
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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DIGITAL
REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
3/20/25.
This week Miss Tampa Pride 2025, Niomi Onassis
Long Knight, who gave us the inside scoop on her reign and the
exciting plans for Tampa Pride on March 29th! We also had
an amazing conversation with Tiffany Ra zzano, founder of
This Bookstore Kills Fascists and Wordier Than Thou,
about the fight against censorship and the power of storytelling,
and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY
HERE
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DIGITAL
REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
3/13/25.
This week Edson Abadia (MR GRIPP) fjoins us to talk
about drag, law, and a major shoutout to Ruth Eckerd Hall for
donating tickets to Mean Girls Musical, and all things
LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
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! MORE INFO ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
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 |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
Here is WHAT'S UP - Events: Events Include:
Events Include: THYRST & Shelter Strong 1 Year
Anniversary events BINGlow, Cosmic Glow Party & SaturSLAY,
Save The Date - PRIDE on the Bay Drag Brunch, Drag Bingo
Night at Cocktail St Pete w/ Alexis De La Mer
for Come Out St Pete, Jobsite Theater presents THE
PILLOWMAN at the Straz, Digital Replay of The
Big Gay Radio Show with guest MR GRIPP, The
Manny and Shawn Experience latest episode and we are a guest
on March 26th, Recap of EPCOT's International Flower &
Garden Festival, and more., and more. WATCH THE VIDEO
HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
BIG GAY BINGO Monday,
March 3, 2025. 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 COCKTAIL St Pete. We have PRIZES,
50/50 Raffle, 88.5 WMNF swag and more! Alexis drops her balls
at 8:00 pm. GET ALL THE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
2/20/25.
This week we’ll be LIVE on air, raising money to keep independent
LGBTQIA+ programming thriving. Every donation counts! Make
your donation with the link in our comments, and be sure to dedicate
the donation to show code “GRS - Big Gay Radio Show!”, and
all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY
HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday,
March 6, 2025, $12 admission includes Unlimited Cosmic
Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight DIVA Show
featuring Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass & Jade Embers!
MORE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
2/27/25.
This week we covered WMNF's Big Gay Bingo at Cocktail
St Pete, Black History Month and the impact of Black
LGBTQIA+ leaders, the story of Esme’s Drag Mother, the legendary
Tiffani Middlesexx (Gerald J Mayes) , and all things
LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
Here is WHAT'S UP - Events: Events Include:
My Trans Network "Trans Truth Town Hall" at Allendale
UMC, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Mardi Gras,
Watermark's WONDER Awards Celebration, Come Out St Pete's
Chili annual Cook Off, Big Gay Bingo w/ Alexis De La Mer
at Cocktail for The BIG GAY RADIO SHOW & WMNF,
Opening day EPCOT's International Flower & Garden Festival,
Pride Bowling Night at Dunedin Lanes w/Jocelyn
Summers & Dena Cass, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO
HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
OUT ARTS & CULTURE
Join
us for the 7th
annual ReadOUT Book Festival,
a celebration of diverse voices, stories, and authors from the LGBTQ+
community!
February
14-16, 2025 in
Gulfport from
12-8.
Get your tickets (in person and virtual)! GET
MORE INFO HERE! |
SPECIAL EVENT
SIR HENRY'S HAUNTED TRAIL - LOVE'S REVENGE is Central Florida's
ONLY haunted Valentines event! This event will be
a 3 night ONLY event running 2/14 thru 2/16.
Guests will be able to experience 2 haunted trails with a
twist of 'love' on each trail. There is escape games and
ax throwing as well as concessions. Don't miss this exclusive
event! Tickets must be purchased in advanced. Exit 22 - 2837
South Frontage Rd in Plant City. GET TICKETS & MORE INFO
HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
2/6/25.
This week: Rob Hall and Gabe Alves from Winter
Pride Saint Pete and Te Monet joins us. We were able
to talk about Te’s journey, Esme’s tucking habits, the story
behind Winter Pride, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa
Bay! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
2/13/25.
This week we are joined by the amazing Claire Elisan and
the stunning Sam Obeid from Poetry is Activism to
talk about Sam’s story, Claire’s experience at BetaBlox,
and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY
HERE
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LOCAL NEWS
ONLINE NOW
Check out the Latest in LGBTQ Plus content from Around
the Bay and Across the USA.
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LOCAL EVENT
OUT ARTS & CULTURE COMEDY FUNDRAISER Still
Looking for the Perfect Valentine’s Date Night? We’ve Got You Covered!
Skip the overpriced dinners and bring your date (or your besties!)
to a night of love, laughter and nonstop fun with the hilarious
Poppy Champlin and
special
guest Rachel
Covello!
Saturday,
February 15, 2025 at
the
Catherine Hickman Theater,
Gulfport. GET
TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
The Tampa Bay Sisters need our help on Saturday February
22. They are hard at work creating thier vehicle and hoping
for a chance to win $5000! Come cheer them on at WINTER
PRIDE, because supporting them supports your community and many
local charities at once! Crowd participation matters! Come sign
our cart & wish us good luck! GET MORE INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
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! MORE INFO ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
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 |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
Here is WHAT'S UP - Events: Happy Valentine's
Day, Sir Henry's LOVE'S REVENGE Plant City, READ OUT
"Queering the Narrative" Book Festival in Gulfport, Out Arts
& Culture Comedy Fundraiser w/ Poppy Champlin & Rachel
Covello at the Hickman Theater, Beginners Hip Hop
Dance Class w/ Robert Rigsby at Shelter Strong,
KNOW YOUR STATUS with Metro's FREE testing, The
Big Gay Radio Show Fundraising Drive, The Tampa FRINGE Anything
Goes Open mic Thursday in Ybor, Cheer on the The Tampa Bay
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at the Winter Pride Drag
Race at Florida Rama, Re-Cap from the Florida State
Fair, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT
Local Artist Victoria Alvarez is working on her latest
LGBTQ+ ART project and she should use our help. Gather your
favorite pictures with Friends, Family, Drag Queens, Weddings,
whatever highlights LGBTQ+ Life in Tampa Bay over all the
years. READ MORE & ENTER PICTURES HERE |
LOCAL NEWS
FINAL ROUND WONDER Awards January 17 - 29, 2025.
We would love your help… Tampa Bay Gay is asking that you please
"VOTE for Us" in the 2025 WONDER Awards Categories
# 7, 8, & 53. The Finals Round Ends January
29, 2025. MORE INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Shelter Strong Community Center Event - Beginners Hip Hop Dance
Class. February 15 from 4-6. Join award-winning
dancer and choreographer, Robert Rigsby for a beginner hip
hop class. All levels are welcome and all ages are encouraged. Wear
comfortable cloths and shoes. GET TICKETS & DETAILS HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
2/6/25.
This week: Rob Hall and Gabe Alves from Winter
Pride Saint Pete and Te Monet joins us. We were able
to talk about Te’s journey, Esme’s tucking habits, the story
behind Winter Pride, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa
Bay! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
January Pt2
Here is WHAT'S UP - Events: Jobsite Theater
Presents MACBETH, The WONDER Award Finals Round
Please VOTE, The Tampa Bay Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Lip Sync Contest, My Trans Networks Gasparilla After Party
at 1920 Ybor, The Queer Qomedy Queens - Poppy Champlin,
Liz Glazer & Rachel Covello at the Funny Bone Comedy
Club, Out Arts and Cultures - SPEAK OUT Dialogues,
35th Annual TIGLFF at the Green Light Cinema, PRIDE
Bowling at Dunedin Lanes, Sir Henry's LOVE'S
REVENGE, Community Call Out, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Queer Qomedy Queens at the Funny Bone Comedy Club
in Tampa (Ybor) on Sunday, January 26, 2025 starting at 4:00pm.
This high octane, high caliber show returns with another great lineup.
Liz Glazer is headlining this show, with Poppy Champlin
& Rachel Covello. VIP Option includes preferred
seating and a meet and greet. Doors Open at 2:45pm. GET TICKETS
& INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
January 25, 2025
Swashbucklers of Pride
a
Gasparilla-inspired celebration of LGBTQ+ culture! Join us
as we set sail on a pirate-themed adventure, exploring the
beauty of community and the magic of togetherness. What’s in store:
DJ Donnie Luv, a live vocalist, performance by the Central
Florida Ballroom Collective, celebrating Black and Brown LGBTQ+
culture, Costume contest. VIP rooftop access &
private bartender. From 8p - 12a. GET TICKETS & MORE INFO |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
1/16/25.
This week: Paul Fifer joins us to talk about your story,
your role with Balance Tampa Bay, and all things LGBTQIA+ in
Tampa Bay! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
1/23/25.
This week: April Smith joins us to talk about thier story,
thier perspective on the inauguration, and all things LGBTQIA+
in Tampa Bay! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
January Pt1
Here is WHAT'S UP - Events: The WONDER Award
Nominations, Facebook Contest - Win Melissa Etheridge tickets
at BayCare Sound, Gay Speed Dating, My Trans Networks
Gasparilla After Party at 1920 Ybor, The Queer Qomedy
Queens - Poppy Champlin, Liz Glazer & Rachel
Covello at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, 35th Annual
TIGLFF at the Green Light Cinema, and more. WATCH
THE VIDEO HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT
Calling All Gay
Men seeking men, ages 23–35 in St. Pete! Are you tired of endless
swipes and dead-end conversations? It’s time for something new —
GAY SPEED DATING! Join us for fun, January 16th, 7:00 PM - 8:30
PM, come meet other amazing people, spark real connections, and
maybe even find your next date! St. Pete area RSVP & REGISTER
HERE
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LOCAL NEWS 
NOMINATIONS ROUND WONDER Awards January 2-15, 2025.
We would love your help… Tampa Bay Gay is asking that you please
"Nominate Us" in the 2025 WONDER Awards Categories
#7, 8, 12, 13, 53 & 55. The Nominations Round Ends
January 15, 2025. MORE INFO HERE
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CONTEST
WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS Swashbuckler of Pride – Gasparilla After
Party January 25, 2025 from 8-11:59pm. Let's Celebrate Unity,
Diversity, and Adventure at Tampa Bay’s most electrifying LGBTQ+
Gasparilla After Party! A night full of music, magic, and community
connection at 1920 Ybor. 1 Lucky Winner
ENTER TO WIN TICKETS HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
1/9/25.
This week: Ionia Onassis Knight to talk about their story
and their perspective, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay!
LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
12/30/24 -1/5/25
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Happy
New Year, LGBTQ PLUS MEDIA is here, Pride Bowling
Night at Dunedin Lanes, OUT Arts & Culture's SPEAK
OUT Dialogues, Gay Speed Dating event, 35th Annual TIGLFF,
and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at
Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, January 2, 2025, $12
admission includes Unlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am)
includes shoes. Midnight DIVA Show featuring Jocelyn Summers,
Dena Cass & Jade Embers!
MORE INFO HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
The holidays shine brightest at Busch Gardens Christmas Town!
Celebrate the year with holiday cheer & gather with family and friends
to create merry memories. Indulge in new holiday-inspired culinary
delights and meet festive characters like Rudolph the Red-Nosed
Reindeer and friends. All under the nearly 70 miles of
dazzling lights throughout the entire park. Experience Tampa
Bay’s longest running holiday celebration. GET TICKETS &
MORE INFO HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
12/26/24.
This week: Behind the Bottom series with the amazing Sean Kelly,
voiceover artist joins us to talk about his life, his work with
Ivy Group Consultants, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay!
LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
1/2/25.
This week: Claire Elisan from Project No Labels will
be taking over for Joanna Grosso as our news personality!
We are beyond thrilled to have Claire involved on the show and look
forward to seeing them blossom in their new roll, and all things
LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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