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TAMPA
BAY GAY TV
9/30 -10/6/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Pride
Bowling Halloween Edition at Dunedin Lanes w/ show feat:
Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass, Darcel Stevens, Esme Russell
& Lady Janet, HURRICANE HELENE Relief and Resources,
How to Donate, if you need Food, Clothing, Storage, Rides, the Hurricane
Victims Relief Fundraiser at the Garage on Central hosted
by ERICKA PC, reschedule date for the LIFE AMPLIFIED Spectacular
PROM Event in Carrollwood & more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at
Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, September 5, 2024, $12
admission includes Unlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes
shoes. Midnight DIVA Show featuring Jocelyn Summers, Dena
Cass & Lady Janet! MORE INFO HERE
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SPECIAL
EVENT
This Sunday 10/6 at The Garage on Central Avenue will be
a "Hurricane Victims Relief Fundraiser" show at 6pm.
Hosted by ERICKA PC and featuring: Sharron Cox, Keirra
Ka'oir Summers, Christina Moore, James Cass, Rockell Blu,
Mister E, JoZiah O. K. Bangkz, Rita Dela Novah,
Fondi Anne Carrington & DJ TIM STANEY.
GET MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL
EVENT
October 13, 2024
Closet Ball 2025 at Southern Nights Tampa: Honoring Alice
Marie Gripp, Miss Closet Ball 2024. This is a drag competition,
contests with the help of an assistant, transforms themselves into
their alternate egos. Closet Ball is a competition that is
fun for all involved. Registration is open for Contestants. GET
MORE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL
REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
10/3/24.
This week: Kippa joins us! We were able to talk about how
they got started in the furry community, the local furry
fandom, their story, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay!
Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT
HHN 33 - The final countdown is on for Universal Orlando’s
Halloween Horror Nights. Select nights August 30 through
November 3, the world’s premier Halloween event is back with
10 eerily immersive haunted houses, terrifying scare zones, outrageous
live entertainment. GET TICKETS & INFO HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
Howl-O-Scream at
Busch
Gardens Tampa Bay,
celebrating its 25th
Anniversary!
Select nights from Sept.
6 - Nov. 2.
Awaken your innermost fears and scream to the extreme at this parkwide
experience. This year will feature
Five Haunted Houses,
Five
NEW Scare Zones and
NEW Entertainment Offerings. GET TICKETS & INFO HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT
SIR HENRY'S HAUNTED TRAIL Starting September 27and
Select Nights through November 2. Sir Henry's Haunted
Trail is an outdoor haunted attraction located in Plant City.
Advance Online Ticket/Time Purchase is required. All customers can
enjoy free parking and a uniquely immersive experience with
our hand-built haunted houses. GET TICKETS & INFO HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
The WWII American Victory Ship is transforming at night into
UNDead in the Water: At Close Quarters, Tampa’s premier nautical
haunted attractionfor 14 Nights in September - November.
The immersive experience features live scare actors and thrilling
special effects throughout a heart-pounding journey aboard the ship.
Tickets are available NOW. Note: Resevations are required.
GET INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Every Tuesday in SEPTEMBER in The Fringe Theatre!
730pm. A variety mic hosted by Will & Brianna, with
a fully operational theatre! Bring tracks, videos, request lighting,
and more. Let's cross pollinate our communities and create new things!
Welcoming comedy, music, spoken word, theatre
and everything in between. Come watch or perform! Pay What
You Can, 5 min limit, no fire, no glitter, BYO. Doors at 715pm!
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
9/23 -9/29/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: OUT
Arts & Culture's SPEAK OUT Dialogues at Stetson Law,
BRANCH OUT Scholarship deadline, Spooky Empire coming
to Hyatt Regency Orlando, METRO Support Groups,
Sir Henry's Haunted Trail Event Recap & more. WATCH
THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL NEWS
OUT Arts & Culture has announced three, $2000.00
Academic Scholarships for LGBTQ individuals residing/ working
in Pinellas County, FL. BranchOUT Applications are open Through
September 30, 2024. GET APPLICATION & INFO HERE
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DIGITAL
REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
9/26/24.
This week: Esme Russell and Chris held down the WMNF
studios, having a great time doing so! We were able to discuss
the Janet Jackson controversy, our hurricane prep, Creative Loafing
Tampa’s Best of the Bay, tossing salads, and all things
LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
9/16 -9/22/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: BIG
GAY BINGO w/ Alexis De La Mer at Cocktail St Pete
for The Big Gay Radio Show, Found Family Collective's
Tea & Trivia Night at Kaleisia Tea Lounge, Get tickets
for Sir Henry's Haunted Trail, Closet Ball 2025 hosted
by Daphne Ferraro at Southern Nights Tampa, Howl-O-Scream
25 YEARS Event Recap & more WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
9/9 -9/15/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Giveaway
Alert! Win tickets for SQUEEZE & Boy George or Melissa
Etheridge & JEWEL at the BAYCARE Sound, TIGLFF's
Monthly Film Series at the Green Light Cinema, Jeff Klein's
last "Fatty Gay" Comedy Special at The Commodore Comedy
Club, OUT Arts & Culture's BRANCH OUT Scholarships,
HHN33 Event Recap, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
BIG GAY BINGO Monday, September 16, 2024. 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 and 88.5
WMNF swag and more! Alexis drops her balls at 8:00 pm.
GET ALL THE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Found Family Collective: Grab a friend and join us for Tea
& Trivia on Tuesday, September 19, 2024. "The
Legand of Kora" Trivia Questions starting at 5pm. Prizes
for first $40 cash, second $20 GC, and third place $10 GC from Kelisia!
GET INFO & RSVP HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
9/19/24.
This week: Tamara Leighjoins us! We were able to talk about the
founding of Tampa Bay Black Lesbians Inc., their role at
Blaque/Out Magazine, their story, and all
things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
9/2 -9/8/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: PRIDE
Bowling at Dunedin Lanes w/ Midnight Drag Show feat:
Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass & Lady Janet, Comedian
Jeff Klein's "Fatty Gay" special at the Commodore,
METRO Community Events, Announcing your 2025 ComeOUT St
Pete Royal Court, Re-cap of EPCOT's Int. Food & Wine Festival,
join us this Halloween Season (HHN 33, Howl-O-Scream,
SIR HENRY's Haunted Trail, UNDead in the Water VII,
Spooky Empire), and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
TIGLFF's Monthly Film Series pick for September is
"I CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT". Showing, Sunday, Septmber
15, 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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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
8/29/24.
This week: We were joined by Alexis De La Mer to chat about
WMNF's Big Gay Bingo at Arkane Aleworks, her journey
into drag bingos, The Big Gay media tour, all things LGBTQIA+
in Tampa Bay! Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY
HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
9/5/24.
This week: Last night was a RECORD-BREAKING success! We raised
$2,633 for WMNF Community Radio. We also continued
our Behind the Bottom series with a deep dive into
the life and journey of The Trans Queen of Radio, Miss Esme Russell!,
and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Opinions and Your
Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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DIGITAL
REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
9/12/24.
This week: Joanna and Chris were in the WMNF
studios breaking down the presidential debate, Monday’s
Big Gay Bingo at Cocktail St Pete , and all things
LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
8/26 -9/1/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Big
Gay Bingo w/ Alexis De La Mer at Arkane Aleworks
for THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW & 88.5 WMNF, Tampa Fringe's
Saturday School Fundraising Party, Comedian Jeff Klein's
"Fatty Gay" special at the Commodore, The Gilded
in Gold Event at Alomar Aesthetics & Wellness, join us
at Universal Orlando's HHN 33, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO
HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
LGBTQ+ Comedian Jeff Klein is shooting his first comedy
special “Fatty Gay” at the Commodore Comedy Club,
Sept 15th. Come join Jeff while his friends come perform
and be a part of the live audience for his first filmed comedy special.
GET TICKETS & INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday,
September 5, 2024, $12 admission includes Unlimited Cosmic
Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight DIVA Show featuring
Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass & Lady Janet! MORE INFO
HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
LGBTQ+ Comedian Jeff Klein is shooting his first comedy
special “Fatty Gay” at the Commodore Comedy Club Sept
8th. Come join Jeff while his friends come perform and be a
part of the live audience for his first filmed comedy special.
GET TICKETS & INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
8/22/24.
This week:We were joined by Jeff Klein and Ross Yerger
to talk about Jeff’s upcoming comedy special filming, Fatty
Gay at The Commodore, Ross’ experience as a secret
service agent, his current work as a radio host/podcaster,
their stories all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
8/19 - 8/25/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: EPIC's
Annual STRIKE OUT - Boot Scootin' Bowling at Dunedin Lanes,
LGBTQ+ Comedian Jeff Klein's "Fatty Gay" special at
the Commodore, Tampa Fringe's Saturday School Fundraising
Party, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
SATURDAY SCHOOL
Get ready for an epic afternoon 8/31 where you can wander
around "Fringe High" from 4-7pm, entertained by installations
and experiences inspired by your high school days. We will have
a bar and the VIP teacher's lounge . Visit the A/V
room for some atmosphere from the past! Vote for class president!
Find the easter eggs! Get sent to detention! GET TICKETS &
INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Join us for EPIC's 17th Annual STRIKE OUT!
At Dunedin Lanes, on Saturday, August 24 form 6-9pm.
This is the biggest fundraiser for the Summer. Come dressed in your
BOOT SCOOTIN' Best! GET MORE INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
BIG GAY BINGO
Thursday, August 29, 2024. 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 ARKANE Aleworks
in Largo. We have PRIZES, 50/50 Raffle and 88.5
WMNF swag and more! Alexis drops her balls at 7:00pm
GET ALL THE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
8/22/24.
This week:We were joined by Jeff Klein and Ross Yerger
to talk about Jeff’s upcoming comedy special filming, Fatty
Gay at The Commodore, Ross’ experience as a secret
service agent, his current work as a radio host/podcaster,
their stories all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
8/12 - 8/18/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: OUT
Arts & Culture's BRANCH OUT Scholarship program, Alexis
De La Mer's Golden Birthday Bash at CitySide Lounge,
TIGLFF's Monthly Film Series showing "MOONLIGHT" at
the Green Light Cinema, CL's Best of Bay Nominations
for The Big Gay Radio Show & 88.5 WMNF, EPIC's
17th Annual STRIKE OUT, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
TIGLFF's Monthly Series
pick for August is "MOONLIGHT". Showing, Sunday,
August 18, 2024 at 3pm & 6pm. 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
Alexis De La Mer's,
Stay Golden, birthday bash at City Side Lounge. A
"Golden Girls" themed Birthday Party with two shows
and Special Guests: Stephanie Stuart & Russell Mania.
There will be Cheesecake for the audience. Contest,
Prizes, and more. GET MORE INFO HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT
Get Ready to Grill and Thrill at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s
All-New Bourbon & BBQ Festival every Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday from July 19 through September 2.
Featuring Smoky Flavors and Smooth Spirits, savor 12
new BBQ dishes and 25+ handcrafted cocktails . GET MENU
& MORE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
8/15/24.
This week: we continue our Behind the Bottom series,
where hosts Bryan, Esme, Joanna and myself explore each others personal
journeys. In this episode, we spotlight The Bodacious Bryan Hinkson,
delving into his experience as a military child, his coming out
journey, and his insights into all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa
Bay! Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT
Get Ready to Rise as Phoenix Rising Set to Open for Pass
Members at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Starting on July 17
and Opening to All Guests on July 21 Annual Pass Members
Unlock Early Access to Phoenix Rising starting July 17, and
Guests Who Purchase an Annual Pass Today Will Be Among the First
to Ride GET MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Jobsite Theater Presents: Richard O'Brien's
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is LIVE on stage in the Straz
Center's Jaeb Theater Jul. 10 - Aug. 9 (EXTENDED SHOW).
Tickets start as low as $24.50 but they're going fast! Don't dream
it, be it! GET TICKETS & INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Join us for EPIC's 17th Annual STRIKE OUT!
At Pin Chasers Midtown, Saturday, August 10 from 6-9.
Then At Dunedin Lanes, on Saturday, August 24 form
6-9pm. This is the biggest fundraiser for the Summer. Come dressed
in your BOOT SCOOTIN' Best! GET MORE INFO HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
8/1/24. This
week: We talked about our reactions to being nominated in CL's
Best of the Bay, Donald Trump’s interview at the National
Association of Black Journalists convention, what is a lesbian twink,
and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay!
Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
8/8/24. This
week: We were able to discuss the story behind how Bryan
and Esme joined together on The ESME Russell SHOW,
how to handle rejection, Trans Creams and all things LGBTQIA+
in Tampa Bay! Opinions and Your Calls.
LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA
BAY GAY TV
7/29 - 8/4/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Tampa
FRINGE Anything Goes Open Mic, Pride Bowling at
Dunedin Lanes with Drag Show feat. Jocelyn Summers,
Dena Cass, Rockell Blu & Hazel Embers Genevieve,
Closet Ball 2025 at Southern Nights Tampa Honoring
Alice Marie Gripp, the Re-Cap of Scary & Merry
at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO
HERE |
TAMPA
BAY GAY TV
7/22 - 7/28/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Found
Family Collective's Tea & Trivia at Kaleisia Tea,
Drag Queen Bingo w/ Georgia Moore at Tiki Tim's,
Jobsite's "The Rocky Horror Show" extended dates,
Grand Opening of Phoenix Rising & the New Bourbon & BBQ
at Busch Gardens, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL
EVENT
Every Tuesday in July in The Fringe Theatre! 730pm.
A variety mic hosted by Will & Brianna, with a fully
operational theatre! Bring tracks, videos, request lighting, and
more. Let's cross pollinate our communities and create new things!
Welcoming comedy, music, spoken word, theatre
and everything in between. Come watch or perform! Pay What
You Can, 5 min limit, no fire, no glitter, BYO. Doors at 715pm!
MORE INFO HERE!
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LOCAL
EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at
Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, August 1, 2024, $12 admission includes
Unlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight
DIVA Show featuring Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass, Rockell Blu &
Hazel Embers Genevieve! MORE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL
REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
7/25/24. This
week: we were able to talk about Vice President Kamala Harris
as the Democratic nominee, who will she choose to potentially
be Vice President, what makes a good President/VP
candidate and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay!
Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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