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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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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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EVENT
Dunedin Pride is a week-long celebration of love, identity,
and community happening May 30–June 6, 2025. With a full
lineup of inclusive events - from family - friendly gatherings,
art shows to nightlife and live performances -Dunedin Pride
brings people together to uplift and honor the LGBTQ+ community.
Powered by the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce and the City
of Dunedin, this celebration is a reflection of our town’s heart:
welcoming, diverse, and full of pride. GET MORE INFO HERE
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LOCAL
EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at
Dunedin Lane
for Dunedin
Pride,
Thursday,
June 5,
2025, $15
admission
includes Unlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am)
includes shoes. Midnight DIVA Show featuring Jocelyn
Summers,
Veronica Fox
&
Jade Embers!
MORE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL
REPLAY
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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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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LOCAL EVENT
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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LOCAL EVENT
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 |
LOCAL EVENT
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 |
LOCAL
EVENT
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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LOCAL EVENT
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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LOCAL
EVENT
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 |
LOCAL EVENT
Found Family Collective 3rd annual Mourning on Father's
Day (June 15). The purpose of these events are to offer
space, support, and solace to people in the queer, trans, and foster
communities during days that can be particularly difficult. "Doors
open" to the venue at 2:30pm. The healing circle starts
at 3pm. The doors will reopen by 5pm for games,
activities, and general hanging out. We will have
a letter-writing station, and refreshments. The event
is in Tampa. RSVP AND GET MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
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 |
LOCAL EVENT
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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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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Here is WHAT'S UP 5/19 - 6/2/25 Events:
Memorial Day Event & 80th Anniversary of the SS American
Victory, MX St Pete Pride Pageant, the KICK-OFF Block
Party & St Pete Pride Event Schedule, Shelter Strong's
Pride on The Bay Drag Brunch, Dunedin Pride 2025 Events
with Pride Bowling at Dunedin Lanes, Program & Tickets
on sale for the Tampa International Fringe Festival, and
more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL
EVENT
2025 St Pete Pride Kick-off Block Party. June 1, 2025,
7-10pm. This is a FREE Event on Central Ave,
Grand Central area. Help us kick-off Pride season with a street
party celebration! This is not a ticketed event. GET MORE INFO
HERE
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DIGITAL
REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
5/22/25.
This week The Big Gay Radio Show welcomes, David
Smith, host of The Skittle Squad Podcast! David brought
honesty, humor, and perspective to the conversation, and we truly
appreciated the chance to talk with him about his work, his journey,
and what it means to create space for real, unfiltered voices in
our community. We also looked back at this past Monday’s Big
Gay Bingo at Cocktail St Pete, discussed Pope Leo’s recent comments
on traditional families, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa
Bay! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Found Family Collective 3rd annual Mourning on Mother's
Day Event (May 11) and Father's Day (June 15).
The purpose of these events are to offer space, support, and solace
to people in the queer, trans, and foster communities during days
that can be particularly difficult. "Doors open" to the venue
at 2:30pm. The healing circle starts at 3pm.
The doors will reopen by 5pm for games, activities,
and general hanging out. We will have a letter-writing
station, and refreshments. The event is in Tampa.
RSVP AND GET MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
TIGLFF Monthly Film Series. Sunday, May 18th starting
at 3pm, Green Light Cinema. As Florida's violent legislation
dominates headlines, LGBTQ2S+ communities are also on the frontlines
of accelerating climate change. Can’t Stop Change: Queer Climate
Stories from the Florida Frontlines weaves interviews with
15 LGBTQ2S+ artists, organizers, and educators across Florida (and
the new Florida diaspora) into an intersectional climate justice
narrative. GET MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
BIG GAY BINGO
WMNF 88.5 FM and the award-winning Big Gay Radio Show
are thrilled to present another exciting evening of Big Gay Bingo
at Cocktail St. Pete! May 19, 2025 Join us for a fun-filled
nigh with the fabulous Alexis De La Mer will kick off the
bingo games at 8:00 PM sharp. Please Note: This event is
21+ only. GET MORE
INFO HERE (Facebook Event Page) |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
5/8/25.
This
week The
Big Gay Radio Show
it was time for May’s
Big Gay Wrap Up!
Chris, Bryan Hinkson, and Esme Russell were back in the studio to
break down some of the stories making headlines this month, including
the story of a cisgender woman being forced out of a public restroom
after an employee questioned her gender, the movie Thunderbolts,
Salt Lake City’s new flags, and all things LGBTQIA+
in Tampa Bay! LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
5/15/25.
This week The Big Gay Radio Show welcomes, Nicholas
James Buchanan, Chair of this year’s Pride & Passion at the
Tampa Museum of Art, Inc.. We talked about what guests can expect
at this year’s event, the theme, Timeless Tragedy A Night
of Forbidden Elegance, and more importantly, why fundraisers
like Pride & Passion matter, especially when it comes to creating
safe, affirming spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. We also dug into
the recent court ruling surrounding Naples Pride, the growing conversation
around Pride events banning political parties, 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 - 5/5 - 5/18/25 Events:
St Pete Tacos and Tequila Festival (50% Off GA Tickets with
Code: GA50A ), WMNF's Tropical Heatwave,
Found Family Collective's Mourning on Mothers Day, PFLAG
Safety Harbor's CommUNITY Night, BIG GAY BINGO with Alexis
De La Mer at Cocktail St Pete for The Big Gay Radio
Show, tickets on sale for the Tampa Fringe Festival,
Shelter Strong's Pride on The Bay Drag Brunch, Jobsite
Theater announces it's '25-'26 Season, Recap from EPIC
Universe, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
WMNF's TROPICAL HEATWAVE. Get your tickets for WMNF’s
Musical Extravaganza, Tropical Heatwave! This multi staged
event is coming to the Cuban Club in historic Ybor City
on Saturday, May 10th, 2025. Grab your ticket as a gift for
someone or YOURSELF! Get your tickets Now! General Admission Ticket:
$50 Advanced – $60 day of the show. GET TICKETS & MORE INFO
HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
4th Annual St. Pete Tacos & Tequila Festival
Friday, May 9 from 4-10P
and Saturday, May 10, from 12-8P. Enjoy two
days of incredible food, drinks, and entertainment at the scenic
Vinoy Park, in St Pete. 100+ Taco Options from 25+
top food vendors Craft Margaritas, Palomas & Specialty
Cocktails, Lucha Libre Wrestling each night, Mariachi
Bands, DJs, Taco Eating Contest, People’s Choice
Taco Contest, Live Mural Artists. SAVE 50% OFF GA
Tickets with Code: GA50A .Don’t
miss out on this high-energy celebration of food, drinks, and culture!
GET TICKETS & MORE NFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
PFLAG CommUNITY Night on Thursday, May 15th!
This is our LAST one until the Fall! We'll start the night with
a catered dinner from Memphis BBQ - BUT....it's not going
to be barbeque. We're having a PASTA BAR!! After our Community
Dinner & Social, adults can stay for our Conversations
on: Autism & Related Disorders and how it intersects with the
LGBTQ+ Community, facilitated by guest experts from CARD-USF
and SHARE Therapy and Wellness. RSVP & MORE INFO HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
5/1/25.
This week The Big Gay Radio Show will officially be
a WMNF News and Public Affairs show, broadcasted weekly on
Tuesday Mornings, 11AM - Noon! Also on last night’s episode,
we were joined by Rebecca from The Largo Central Railroad,
and Mr Vin Suazion to talk about the story behind Largo Central
Railroad, their journey, the partnership with Project No Labels,
and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY
HERE
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Here is WHAT'S UP - 4/21-5/4/25 Events:
Empath/EPIC's Dining Out For Life Tampa Bay, St Pete
Pride Trans March T-Shirt Contest, Tampa Bay Sisters
- Sister for a Day - Rockell Blu benefiting Shelter Strong
2-7p Ending at 7pm at THYRST in Largo, The
Pro Shop Pub's 49th Anniversary with Rockell,
Janine & Alexis, the TIGLFF's Monthly Film Series
at the Green Light Cinema, WMNF's The Big Gay Radio
Show guests - April 24 River Bates & May 1 is
Largo Central Railroad and Mr Vyn Suazion, St Pete
Tacos & Tequila Festival (50% Off Tickets with code: GA50A
), and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL
EVENT
TIGLFF Presents LEZ BOMB, playing at the Green
Light Cinema in St Pete, Sunday April 27, 2025 at 3pm.
" Thanksgiving is a blessed time of celebrating the ties that
bind and the love of family, the perfect time to make memories and
share precious moments, together. Thus, the perfect time to drop
the “lez bomb.” If only Lauren’s family wasn’t completely nuts!
" GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL
EVENT
The Tampa Bay Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Saturday, April 26 Starting at 2pm. Sister
for a Day: Robert Rigsby (Rockell Blu) with
a Full day of fundraising to benefit Shelter Strong. Ending
at 7pm with a show at Thyrst. GET MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL
EVENT
Saturday, April 26, 2025. Pro Shop Pub's
49th Anniversary Party, Great Gatsby style! 1920s attire
is encouraged but not required! Show up and have some fun with us!
Parking is always free but limited. Memphis Style BBQ Co
will be set up outside at 6pm with a DJ, Prizes,
Giveaways and also a costume contest! Featuring Rockell
Blu, Alexis De La Mer and Janine Fatone. Party
kicks off at 8pm. Rideshare is encouraged due to limited
parking. MORE INFO/VISIT FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE |
DIGITAL
REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
4/24/25.
This week Esme Russell, Bryan Hinkson, and
Chris Gorman took to the airwaves to cover this month’s biggest
headlines and local stories. We discussed the death of Pope Francis
and his impact on the LGBTQIA+ community, a story out of
Tampa involving a man pinning an 11-year-old for throwing eggs,
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 4/7-4/20/25 - Events:
Shelter Strong Wednesday's Sober GAYme Night & Friday's
are Metaphysical Night, Sir Henry's GHOST TOWN & BBQ
Event, COSP Pool Party Fundraiser at Casa Del Merman,
OUTShine Film Festival Spring Edition, Tampa Bay Sisters
of Perpetual Indulgence's Popcorn & Watermelon Lip Sync
Contest, Happy Easter, Pride on the Bay Drag Brunch
on the Yatch Starship in Clearwater, and more.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE |
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 |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
4/3/25.
This week Alex Quinto (Alice Marie Gripp) joins
us to talk about his work in education, advocacy, and drag, as well
as his new role with Equality Florida, as their Tampa Bay
Regional Manager of Safe & Healthy Schools, and their experience
at The National Miss Comedy Queen Pageant. Esme Russell
and Chris talked about our experience at Tampa Pride 2025,
and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY
HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
4/10/25.
This week Josh Stone and Pup Twigz joins us!
Josh shared his powerful vision behind Fanz Unlimited
Network Fun. He also talked about his truly inspiring journey
through life. We were also joined by Pup Twigz, a passionate
advocate and leader in the Orlando leather and pup community,
who gave us a deeper look into his role on the platform and gave
his perspective , and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
4/17/25.
This week Nessi Poodle, a local cosplayer, entertainer,
and creative voice in the Tampa Bay community. Nessi shared their
story, how they got into cosplay, and what the craft means to them,
their coming out story, and their perspective on the recent Blue
Origin space flight, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay!
LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE |
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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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 |
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
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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
3/27/25.
This week Pup Twigz, Sergeant at Arms for Orlando
Leather Pride, joins us to talk about the leather and pup communities,
his two podcasts, Unleashed: A Look Into The Pup Community
and Get To Know Me, and those considering a move abroad in
today’s political climate, 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 - 3/24-4/4/25 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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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
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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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 - 3/10-3/23/25Events:
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 - 2/24-3/9/25 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 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 - 2/10-2/23/25 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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