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Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 12/29/2022. This week Josh, Bryan, and Esme welcomed Shawn Nikolas from Common Courtsey TV. We spoke about various topics including New Years and your resolutiuons. Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

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COMMON COURTESY TV 12/21/22 New Episode:
Special Guest: Cast of Josh, Bryan, and Esme’s Big Gay Radio Show. Happy Birthday Angelique Young-Cavalier! This is our 1st LIVE Audience! Topics: Was the conservatorship of Britney Spears life saving as her father says? What was the moment that inspired You Into Activism. WATCH HERE WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

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12/26/22-1/1/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events area happeing in the Tampa Bay Area. Events Include: BABES & BULGES, December Movie Night, Found Family Events, Year End Message and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

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The Event Space at Bulge presents December Weekly Movie Nights - Dec 29 - This week's selections are: SEX IN THE CITY The Movie for the Matinee at 4pm and NEW YEARS EVE as the Feature at 6pm. Cost is $5.00, and BULGE will be providing popcorn and refreshments. Get tickets now. GET MORE INFO HERE


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The Event Space at Bulge on December 31st presents BABES & BULGES Hosted by Morgan LaShade and performances by LADY JANET, Brianna Summers & Felix Gemmini Starr. Tickets on Sale Now! MORE INFO HERE

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Now for Found Family Collective's 2nd Event a New Queers Open Mic Night! LIVE performance from IAM! In the mood to hang out on New Year's Eve with awesome queer and trans folks--but maybe not up for all the noise and chaos? Come join us! December 31, 8pm-1am MORE INFO & RSVP HERE

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12/19-12/25/22
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events area happeing in the Tampa Bay Area. Events Include: OUTshine At Home, Pasco Pride Bingo, December Movie Night, Common Courtesy TV, Found Family Events, Event Highlights and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

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GLOW UP NIGHT! Come be a part of the Studio Audience and Celebrate Angelique's Birthday with a LIVE recording of Common Courtesty TV. December 20. GET MORE INFO HERE

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Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 12/22/2022. This week Josh, Bryan, and Esme had Matt Colunga, owner of Johnsons Tampa, and their dancers. These hot men were burning up the airwaves! Does Britney Spears need help? We talked about her, and you will never believe what Esme did in the movie theater. Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

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COMMON COURTESY TV 12/14/22 New Episode: Tampa Pride meeting reaction! Exclusive audio clip of Angelique's speech at the meeting! Special Guest Co Host: Morgan Le Shade. In light of things, we talk diversity in Bay Area Drag entertainment. Do you think Tampa-St.Pete has an equal amount of diverse shows in Queer entertainment? WATCH THE REPLAY HERE




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Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 12/15/2022. This week Josh, Bryan, and Esme had Morgan Le Shade on the show to talk about various topics including Tampa Pride. Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! OUTshine is keeping the festivities going with another gift from their team to your family. Enjoy watching A Holy Mess on OUTshine At-Home. A HOLIDAY GIFT TO YOU Streaming, December 19 - 25, 2022. WATCH THE TRAILER & GET TICKETS

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The Event Space at Bulge on December 16th presents BABES & BULGES Hosted by Morgan LaShade and performances by SIXXX, Gappie Gee & Berri Wild. Tickets on Sale Now! MORE INFO HERE

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12/12-12/18/22
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events area happeing in the Tampa Bay Area. Events Include: Tampa Pride Meeting, December Movie Night, BABES & BULGES, METRO Events, Pasco Pride, Event Highlights and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

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The Event Space at Bulge presents December Weekly Movie Nights - Dec 15 - This week's selections are: ELF for the Matinee at 4pm and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation as the Feature at 6pm. Cost is $5.00, and BULGE will be providing popcorn and refreshments. Get tickets now. GET MORE INFO HERE

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COMMON COURTESY TV 12/7/22 New Episode: Was it the right move for Mark Bias to resign from Tampa Pride? Have You Ever Thought About Taking Courses in Self Defense? In the wake of recent attacks against our #lgbtqia community, it is Important to talk to some experts in Self Defense Training! We talk to Weapon Brand Self-Defense and more this week on what they have to offer in our Bay Area community! WATCH THE REPLAY HERE



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12/5-12/11/22
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events area happeing in the Tampa Bay Area. Events Include: December Movie Night, Dino & Dragons, METRO Events, Event Highlights and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

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Drag Queen Bingo with Alexis De La Mer at Quench Lounge. Starting at 8pm, supporting Toys for Tots, with the help of the Tampa Bay Bears. Feel free to bringan unwrapped gift for the SANTA BEARS TOY DRIVE. GET MORE INFO HERE

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COMMON COURTESY TV 11/30/22
New Episode: Is Your Throuple Becoming A Couple? Are You Dating A Fantastic But The Action In The Sack Is Abysmal? Have You Wanted To Tell Your Friend About Their Racist Boyfriend? This Episode Is For YOU! The Co-Host delve into #HotSpots Magazine (FL LGBTQ Publication) and talk letters from the Andreus Quinones' Advice Column!WATCH THE REPLAY HERE


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The Space at Bulge presents December Weekly Movie Nights - Dec 8 This week's selections are: Polar Express for the Matinee at 4pm and The Holiday as the Feature at 6pm. Cost is $5.00, and BULGE will be providing popcorn and refreshments. Get tickets now and RSVP, first 10 people get in free. GET MORE INFO HERE

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Tampa Fringe 2023 Applications for Artists are Open! Are you a performing artist? Know someone who is? The 2023 festival will be by live public lottery on December 13th, 2022. The waitlist will be determined by timestamp of application. Final Deadline to Apply is Dec 10th, 2022. APPLICATION AND MORE INFO HERE


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December 3rd is the RED & GREEN Holiday Annual Fundraiser with Host Jai Rodriguez. Limited Tickets and VIP are now available! We can't wait to celebrate with you and raise funds to help keep St Pete Pride events accessible! GET TICKETS & INFO HERE

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11/28-12/4/22
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events area happeing in the Tampa Bay Area. Events Include: #GivingTuesday,PRIDE Bowling, DRAG QUEEN Bingo, Jobsdite ROCKS!, Fringe Fest, METRO Events, Event Highlights and more. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

LOCAL EVENT


PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes the HOLIDAY EDITION, Thursday, December 1, 2022, $10 admission includes Uunlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight Drag Show featuring Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass, Darcel Stevens & Esme Russell! MORE INFO HERE

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Drag Queen Bingo with Alexis De La Mer at Quench Lounge. Starting at 8pm, you can win great prizes and have a great time supporting The Kind Mouse, helping feed the children of Tampa Bay. Feel free to bring non perishable snack items and juice boxes for the kids. Special Guest Taniyah Iman and Rockell Blu. GET MORE INFO HERE


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Saturday, December 3, 2022, Jobsite Theater will bring back their signature Jobsite Rocks! event for the first time since 2019. Join us for our annual end of the year party! There is a 7pm VIP reception with food and an open bar, silent auctions, and presentations from your favorite Jobsiteers. MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE

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Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 11/24/2022. This week Josh, Bryan, and Esme take the Holiday off but play a "BEST OF" for the Thanksgiving Day show! Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE


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Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 11/17/2022. This week Josh, Bryan, and Esme discussed the recent protections for marriage equality. Taylor Swift is breaking records once again as well as box offices. All this and more in this week's episode! Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

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COMMON COURTESY TV 11/23/22 Special Episode:
How are you reacting? Does anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric fuel violence? What can we do about it? As the story updates, the Co-Hosts react to the latest American mass shooting. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

HURRICANE INFO

We have up to date info on the latest 2022 Hurricane Storm Season.
GET NAMES, INFO, MAPS & MORE. SEASON ENDS DECEMBER 1, 2022

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11/21-11/27/22
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events area happeing in the Tampa Bay Area. Events Include: Drag Queen Bingo, Paperback Exchange Bookstore, Found Family Feast, TRANS Awareness Month, METRO Events, Event Highlights and more. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

SPECIAL EVENT


FOUND FAMILY FEAST 2pm on November 24th.
Not able to be your whole self around family? Not sure where to go on this "holiday"? Come make a found family. The Found Family Collective is a grassroots multi-cultural, multi-identity group of transgender, gay, lesbian and queer people who are looking to find family.... RSVP & MORE INFO HERE

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November 22, 8pm.
Come support Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW with a fun night of Drag Queen Bingo with Alexis De La Mer. We have Ray's Tickets, Johnson's, Swag and other Prizes, a 50/50 and LOTS of FUN! GET ALL THE INFO HERE

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COMMON COURTESY TV 11/16/22 Brand New Episode: Special Guest! Ben Goldman-MHC-LP He talks about his recovery from substance abuse and his life in recovery. This Week Hot Topic: Do You Think Queerbaiting Is Harmful To The LGBTQ+ Community? What is Queerbaiting? WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

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11/14-11/20/22
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events area happeing in the Tampa Bay Area. Events Include: ZOIE'S, TIGLFF A-List Film, Found Family Feast, TRANS Awareness Month, Red & Green Party, Event Highlights and more. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


New Trailer released for I Wanna Dance With Somebody. Experience the voice you know and discover the story you haven’t heard. Naomi Ackie brings us a powerful and triumphant celebration of the incomparable Whitney Houston. In Theaters December 23, 2022. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE



LOCAL EVENT

November's TIGLFF Community A-List Programmer is Board Secretary, Sunny Hall. Sunny's pick is For The Bible Tells Me So. This is an In-Person Only event. Please join us for a great film, great time, and a great sense of community. GET TICKETS & INFO HERE

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11/28-12/4/22
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events area happeing in the Tampa Bay Area. Events Include: #GivingTuesday,PRIDE Bowling, DRAG QUEEN Bingo, Jobsdite ROCKS!, Fringe Fest, METRO Events, Event Highlights and more. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

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PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes the HOLIDAY EDITION, Thursday, December 1, 2022, $10 admission includes Uunlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight Drag Show featuring Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass, Darcel Stevens & Esme Russell! MORE INFO HERE

LOCAL EVENT


Drag Queen Bingo with Alexis De La Mer at Quench Lounge. Starting at 8pm, you can win great prizes and have a great time supporting The Kind Mouse, helping feed the children of Tampa Bay. Feel free to bring non perishable snack items and juice boxes for the kids. Special Guest Taniyah Iman and Rockell Blu. GET MORE INFO HERE

LOCAL EVENT


Saturday, December 3, 2022, Jobsite Theater will bring back their signature Jobsite Rocks! event for the first time since 2019. Join us for our annual end of the year party! There is a 7pm VIP reception with food and an open bar, silent auctions, and presentations from your favorite Jobsiteers. MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE

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Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 11/24/2022. This week Josh, Bryan, and Esme take the Holiday off but play a "BEST OF" for the Thanksgiving Day show! Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE


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Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 11/17/2022. This week Josh, Bryan, and Esme discussed the recent protections for marriage equality. Taylor Swift is breaking records once again as well as box offices. All this and more in this week's episode! Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

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COMMON COURTESY TV 11/23/22 Special Episode:
How are you reacting? Does anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric fuel violence? What can we do about it? As the story updates, the Co-Hosts react to the latest American mass shooting. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

HURRICANE INFO

We have up to date info on the latest 2022 Hurricane Storm Season.
GET NAMES, INFO, MAPS & MORE. SEASON ENDS DECEMBER 1, 2022

TAMPA BAY GAY
TV


11/21-11/27/22
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events area happeing in the Tampa Bay Area. Events Include: Drag Queen Bingo, Paperback Exchange Bookstore, Found Family Feast, TRANS Awareness Month, METRO Events, Event Highlights and more. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

SPECIAL EVENT


FOUND FAMILY FEAST 2pm on November 24th.
Not able to be your whole self around family? Not sure where to go on this "holiday"? Come make a found family. The Found Family Collective is a grassroots multi-cultural, multi-identity group of transgender, gay, lesbian and queer people who are looking to find family.... RSVP & MORE INFO HERE

LOCAL EVENT


November 22, 8pm.
Come support Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW with a fun night of Drag Queen Bingo with Alexis De La Mer. We have Ray's Tickets, Johnson's, Swag and other Prizes, a 50/50 and LOTS of FUN! GET ALL THE INFO HERE

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COMMON COURTESY TV 11/16/22 Brand New Episode: Special Guest! Ben Goldman-MHC-LP He talks about his recovery from substance abuse and his life in recovery. This Week Hot Topic: Do You Think Queerbaiting Is Harmful To The LGBTQ+ Community? What is Queerbaiting? WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

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11/14-11/20/22
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events area happeing in the Tampa Bay Area. Events Include: ZOIE'S, TIGLFF A-List Film, Found Family Feast, TRANS Awareness Month, Red & Green Party, Event Highlights and more. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


New Trailer released for I Wanna Dance With Somebody. Experience the voice you know and discover the story you haven’t heard. Naomi Ackie brings us a powerful and triumphant celebration of the incomparable Whitney Houston. In Theaters December 23, 2022. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE



LOCAL EVENT

November's TIGLFF Community A-List Programmer is Board Secretary, Sunny Hall. Sunny's pick is For The Bible Tells Me So. This is an In-Person Only event. Please join us for a great film, great time, and a great sense of community. GET TICKETS & INFO HERE

LOCAL EVENT


November 15, 8pm.
Come support Pasco Pride with a fun night of Drag Queen Bingo with Alexis De La Mer. We have 10 Great Prizes, 50/50 and a Special Grand Prize provided by the Paperback Exchange Bookstore! GET ALL THE INFO HERE

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Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 11/10/2022. This week Josh, Bryan, and Esme discussed the recent elections plus much more entertainment information. Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

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COMMON COURTESY TV 11/9/22 Brand New Episode: Featuring our friends from Found Family Collective, Cet Moore and Angel D'Angelo! We Talk To Them About The Found Family Feast! This Week Hot Topic: The Co Hosts open the conversation: Have You Dealt With Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence? WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

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11/7-11/13/22
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events area happeing in the Tampa Bay Area. Events Include: Drag Queen Bingo, TRANS Awareness Month, Tampa Pride, Red & Green Party, Event Highlights and more. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

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Oct. 19 - Nov. 13
Jobsite Theater Presents DRACULA. As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, they try to piece together the clues of his appearances—in a valiant attempt to save themselves from a hideous fate. This adaptation of Dracula brings audiences along for a thrilling trek. TICKETS & INFO HERE


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On November 8, Come help support 88.5 WMNF and Josh, Bryan & Esme’s Big Gay Radio Show with a fun night of Drag Queen Bingo with Alexis De La Mer. We have PRIZES from Johnson’s Tampa Bay, RAYS, Casa Del Merman, and 88.5 WMNF! GET ALL THE INFO HERE

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Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 10/27/2022. This week Josh, Bryan, and Esme talked to Marcie and Matt with Tampa Bay Paranormal Society about ghosts and other paranormal stuff. Josh, Bryan, and Esme also did the one chip challenge LIVE on the radio. Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

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Common Courtesy TV
This week 11/2/22 Hot Topic: What Do You Think About Florida Banning Gender Affirming Care For Trans Youth? Bay Area local business Voyage Medspa And Wellness stops by; we talk to Dr. Suzanne Ben-Kane and Harry Pristau, Voyage Body Coach about what beauty and wellness services they offer to our local #lgbtq Community. How flexible is our host, Shawn Nikolas?
WATCH THE REPLAY HERE


LOCAL EVENT


Pasco PRIDE 2023 is coming up quick and our all volunteer team needs to grow to once again to make the festival a success! Join us every other Sunday at 1:00 PM to recruit for this increasingly important community event!
MORE INFO HERE


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SAVOR ST. PETE
invites local foodies, wine enthusiasts and craft beer lovers to commemorate and celebrate its tenth anniversary taking place November 5 – 6, 2022 in downtown St. Petersburg. (SPECIAL $15.00 OFF DISCOUNT CODE) The two-day festival – which overlooks breathtaking Tampa Bay in North Straub Park. TICKETS ON SALE NOW

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10/31-11/6/22
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events area happeing in the Tampa Bay Area. Events Include: PRIDE Bowling, SAVOR St Pete, Pasco Pride, St Pete Pride, Halloween Highlights and more. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

LOCAL EVENT

PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, November 3, 2022, $10 admission includes Uunlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight Drag Show featuring Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass, and Darcel Stevens!
MORE INFO HERE

SPECIAL EVENT

Tampa Fringe 2023 Applications for Artists are Open! Are you a performing artist? Know someone who is? The 2023 festival will be by live public lottery on December 13th, 2022. The waitlist will be determined by timestamp of application. Earlybird Deadline ($25) Nov 11th, 2022 and Final Deadline to Apply ($35) Dec 10th, 2022. APPLICASTION AND MORE INFO HERE

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10/24-10/30/22
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events area happeing in the Tampa Bay Area. DRACULA, Drag Queen Bingo, METRO Events, FRANKENPRIDE, Fringe Festival and more. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

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Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 10/20/2022. This week we speak with Come OUT St Pete Ambassador Ceazia Giovanni Kreshé. We talked about Come OUT St. Pete’s future plans, her journey becoming the ambassador, and all the other important LGBTQ topics happening in the Bay Area! Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

SPECIAL EVENT

Friday, October 28, Get your tickets (SPECIAL $5.00 OFF DISCOUNT CODE) now for RAPTURE, Spirits Unleashed at the Coliseum in St Pete. The Halloween Masquerade Circuit Party has DJ Sam Gee and a performace by AGT's Brian Justin Crum. TICKETS ON SALE NOW

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ZOIE'S is hosting its First Annual Halloween Bash, and we want to see you there! Grab your tickets NOW! Hosted by Nikki Silva and Special Guests: BIQTCH PUDDIN, Angeria Paris Van Michaels, Cleo Patra, Lilith Black and Kamden T Rage! Costume Contest - Grand Prize $2,500.00 MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE

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St Pete Pride10/30/22 Join St Pete Pride in the FRANKENPRIDE zone, (2400 & 2500 blocks of Central Ave). The zone features games, live entertainment, costume contest, and more! St Pete Pride's sponsored zone will include a trick or treat station, drag performances, and a chance to show off your costumes. GET MORE INFO HERE


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On October 25, Come help support 88.5 WMNF and Josh, Bryan & Esme’s Big Gay Radio Show with a fun night of Drag Queen Bingo with Alexis De La Mer. We have PRIZES from TampaBayGay.com, Dunedin Lanes, Johnson’s Tampa Bay, Medium Valentina, Sawmill, and 88.5 WMNF! GET ALL THE INFO HERE

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Common Courtesy TV this week 10/18/22:
Meet Our New Studio Sponsor, PJ SALAS of BULGE: Apparel and Gifts In YBOR CITY! We Talk To PJ About His Journey To Bulge , Gives Us The Low Down On The EVENT SPACE@ Bulge. We Talk "Why Substance Abuse Is Prevalent In The LGBTQ+ Community". We Talk Contributing Factors; Does Any Of These Resonate With You? WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

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Spooky Empire 2022 is the Mega Convention that has been delivering the best sights, sounds and screams to Halloween lovers since 2003. October 21-23, 2022 in Orlando with vendors, a film and tattoo festival, music, celebrity speakers, and more to satiate even the most diehard aficionados of the spooky season! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE

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10/17-10/23/22
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events area happeing in the Tampa Bay Area. Spooky Empire, ZOIE's Halloween Bash, UNDEAD in the Water, SAVOR St Pete and more. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

SPECIAL EVENT


The 14th Annual OUTshine Film Festival Ft. Lauderdale Edition is October 13-23. Program is LIVE and offering Great Staycation options with GREAT DISCOUNTS for Tampa Bay area travelers.
GET ALL THE INFO HERE

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Common Courtesy TV this week 10/12/22: We Welcome Our Latest Panelist, Actress and Activist, Aleesha Ye; Nikki Silva, Show Director @ Zoie's Downtown St Pete Drops By Before The Grand Opening Gives Us The Exclusive Details About Halloween Bash 2022! We Discuss The Hot Topic Of The Week and more! WATCH THE REPLAY HERE



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Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 10/13/2022. This week we had Mikey from Bobby, I Love You Purr on The Zeus Network on the show to talk about the reality show. This week we welcomed Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE


HOME FOR SALE


DUNEDIN, Lake Haven REDUCED PRICE Corner lot and Completely move-in ready! New kitchen, baths, floors, walls, and with or without the furniture. Pictures & Video Tour - 2 Bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 864 Sq Ft. A short drive to the beachs, bars, restaurants, breweries, and shops of downtown Dunedin or stay home enjoy the lakes and pools in this 55+ Community. For Viewing & More Info please call or text the Owner Dave Sutter 913-940-0356


SPECIAL EVENT


The 33rd Annual Tampa Bay International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is Friday, October 7th to Sunday, October 16th, 2022. Program is LIVE and Tickets are on sale.The Festival has over 50 films from around the world and the United States the Festival will be both IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL. MORE INFO HERE

SPECIAL REPORT

Check out our visit to this years HOWL-O-SCREAM at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay. The event opened this weekend (9/9) and we have your First Looks here! Howl-O-Scream runs select nights through October 31. CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL REPORT HERE

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Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 10/6/2022. This week we welcomed Psychic Medium Valentina to talk about what happens after life. Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

LOCAL EVENT


Closet Ball 2023 - Honoring Blu Dream Miss Closet Ball 2022. October 9th 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. Come join in the fun on October 9, 2022 at Hamburger Mary's Clearwater. GET MORE INFO HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

OUT NOW
Non-binary butch artist Rio Romeo (they/them) has released their latest EP Good God!, out now! Good God! follows a full range of emotions throughout love - infatuation, yearning, complacency, insecurity and absolute unwavering faithfulness. WATCH AND STREAM HERE

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Common Courtesy TV this week 9/28/22: The Panel Welcome Special Guests Dave Borman, Owner Of Tampa Bay Gay (Our Sponsor) And Closet Ball 2022 Winner, Blu Dream as they Dish On Closet Ball 2023 And TampaBayGay.Com! What Was Your Reaction To #Netflix's Monster, The Jeffrey Dahmer Story?
Privacy and The Workplace? We Discuss The Hot Topic Of The Week and more! WATCH THE REPLAY HERE


LOCAL EVENT


UNDead in the Water V: The Gathering
Teaser Trailer has been relased and the SS American Victory Ship sails into Sparkman's Warf Sept 23 - Oct 29. for Tampa Bay's Premier Haunted Ship attraction. Tickets on sale now. Resevations are required. WATCH THE TRAILER & GET TICKETS HERE

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Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 9/22/2022. This week we welcomed James "The King" Jackson on the show. James is a popular Tampa Bay Drag King at the age of 19! We also spoke about the new Little Mermaid, the new Gay Romcom "Bros" and much much more! Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE



LOCAL EVENT


PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT HALLOWEEN EDITION at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, October 6, 2022, $10 admission includes Uunlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight Drag Show featuring Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass, Joey Brooks, and Esme Russell! MORE INFO HERE

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Common Courtesy TV this week 9/21/22: Guest, Author Joshua Valdez, and The New Miss Tampa Pride Hazel Embers Genevieve. We Talk Joshua's New Novella Falling In Love In The Burg and Hazel Talks Winning Miss Tampa Pride and the Future!We Discuss The Hot Topic Of The Week and mroe! WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

SPECIAL EVENT


Tampa Pride's 2nd Annual PRIDE ON THE RIVER is September 24, 2022 on the downtown Riverwalk. There will be LIVE Performances all day, a Brunch, Boat Parade and so much more! GET TICKETS AND INFO HERE

LOCAL EVENT


The 33rd Annual Tampa Bay International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Launch Party & Fundraiser is at The Attic at Rock Brothers Brewery in Tampa on Saturday, September 24th from 7-9pm. Join us for a good time with food, drink, and music as you learn what the Festival has coming up in October with old and new friends. GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story The first Trailer, Interviews and First Look Images of the new series coming to NETFLIX. The Second Trailer is out Tuesday. The Series will launch on Wed, Sept 21. WATCH THE TRAILERS AND INTERVIEWS HERE

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Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 9/15/2022. This week we welcomed John Owen-Chambrone and Miss Tampa Pride Hazel Embers Genevieve to talk about Pride on the River. We also discussed the new Little Mermaid and what happened to Zac Efron?, Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

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Common Courtesy TV this week:
Are You Ready For The 2023 Royal Court of Come OUT St Pete?
How Did You React To The #littermermaid trailer?
We invite Miss Come Out St Pete, Rockell Blu and Royal Court Ambassador, Ceazia Giovanni Kreshe,
and they are in the Hot Seat this episode; they also join our panel with this weeks hot topic. WATCH THE REPLAY
HERE

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Saturday, September 10, 2022 TRU T LIVE with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Tampa Bay Gay's - Dave Borman, Robert Rigsby aka Rockell Blu and Carol "Mama" Steen. On location at The Historic Manhattan Casino in St Pete. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


Non-binary artist Rio Romeo (they/them) is back with today’s release of “Inarticulation,” the latest single from their upcoming EP Good God!, out September 23. The new track tells the story of someone completely head-over-heels for their lover, but who can’t find quite the right words to accurately describe their beauty and charm. LISTEN TO THE LATEST TRACK HERE

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Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 9/8/2022. This weeks show, Josh is BACK! Why is self-defense important? We spoke with Brian and Jamie Anderson with Weapon Brand. P.J. Salas from Bulge Apparel and Gifts in YBOR came to hangout as well. Guess who's back in Esms's News? Well, Listen and find out!
Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE


LOCAL EVENT

TIGLFF's A-List Film Series pick for September is TIGLFF Board President, Rob Akins. Rob's pick is BPM (Beats Per Minute). Showing September 18, 2022 at 3pm. Please join us for a great film, great time, and a great sense of community. In Person Event Only. GET TICKETS AND INFO HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY - Trailer & First Look Images are shared. In the follow up to Rian Johnson's KNIVES OUT, Detective Benoit Blanc travels to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery involving a new cast of colorful suspects. In select theaters date tba and globally on Netflix December 23. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

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Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 9/1/2022. This weeks show,Come OUT St Pete Board Member, Mick Ferrari and Ms. Come OUT St. Pete 2022, Alexis De LaMer on the show to talk about their “Come As You Are” Talent Competition! Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


Canadian electro-pop artist, Riotron, joins forces with multi-talented queen of bounce music, Big Freedia to release the new video for their song, “DROP A BOMB”. A fun-fueled, high-energy song about being yourself fearlessly without worrying who you are going to offend. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


First looks and Trailer for Peacock's HELL OF A CRUISE. The documentary peels back the curtain on the two-week, claustrophobic nightmare when passengers and crew members boarded the luxury Diamond Princess cruise ship in January of 2020, they had no idea that the deadly novel coronavirus boarded the ship with them turning the floating paradise into their worst nightmare. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE



ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

LGBTQ+ Electro-pop singer J-LINE releases his latest single “If I Don’t Have You” and it’s bound to get you dancing through the end of the summer! With elements of 80’s synth-pop and modern dance music, “If I Don’t Have You” is an upbeat yet haunting track about the difficulty of letting go of an ex. LISTEN TO THE LATEST HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


EXCITING NEWS for you Sex Education fans! Dan Levy has joined the cast, playing Thomas Molloy, a famous author and Maeve’s US course tutor at her Ivy League college. More details below about Season 4, which is currently filming in Wales until 2023. CHECK OUT SOME FIRST LOOK IMAGES HERE


ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


NEW MUSIC - Queer artist JOHNNY MANUEL releases new single "AGAIN" with Video visualizer. As a proud queer black man, Johnny is excited to step out on his own and embrace a fresh sound for his latest single and upcoming EP Younger Skin. LISTEN & WATCH HERE

LOCAL EVENT


PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, September 1, 2022, $10 admission includes Uunlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight Drag Show featuring Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass and Darcel Stevens! MORE INFO HERE

SPECIAL EVENT


Miss Tampa Pride 2023 Contestants Benefit Review Show. Come out and show your support on September 2nd at Southern Nights TAMPA for the Qualified contestants Vying for the Crownas they raise money for the Tampa Pride Scholarship Foundation.
Special performances by the Southern Girls, Jade Embers, Kiala Santi and Ava DeAmor! GET ALL THE INFO HERE



SPECIAL EVENT


2023 Miss Tampa Pride Pageant is Saturday, September 3, 2022 Doors open at 5pm Pageant starts at 6.. Johnny Negron Valentino Pageantry, Southern Nights Tampa along with Tampa Pride are hosting the Annual Event. Max of 10 contestants and over $2,000.00 in Prizes. GET ALL THE INFO HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY


Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 8/25/2022. This weeks show, we have Johnny with
Tampa Pride calling in to talk about the Miss Tampa Pride Pageant! We also will have an extremely talented musical group, Crownz, coming onto the show to give us a sneak preview of their new song ”YØU.” Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY


Saturday, August 13, 2022 TRU T LIVE with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Rockell Blu aka Robert Rigsby, Debbie Ducko and Judy B Goode. On location at The Rainbow Plantation in Ybor City. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

DIGITAL EVENT


OUTSHINE AT HOME for August features - CUT! An Explosive Cocktail of Queer Giallo about Love and Hatred! When members of his cast and crew start ending up dead, Marcos finds himself hotly pursued not only by the usual fame-hungry drag queens and hipster twinks but also by a horny butch detective, her squeamish partner, and a ruthless tabloid TV journalist —e ach on the hunt to unmask the killer. Streaming: August 19 - 26. GET TICKETS HERE


LOCAL EVENT


This month's Community Programmer is former Miss Florida F.I. and Local Entertainer Stephanie Shippae. Stephanie's pick is Kinky Boots. Please join us for a great film, great time, and a great sense of community.
GET TICKETS & INFO HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


BLONDE - Official Trailer and some First Look Images as we approch to the Global Premier on NETFLIX, September 28, 2022. Based on the bestselling novel by Joyce Carol Oates, Blonde boldly reimagines the life of Marilyn Monroe, exploring the split between her public and private selves. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY

Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
8/11/2022. This weeks show, Guest Apollo Infiniti talks about their show at The Factory St. Pete and the various challenges that have come with being a drag king performer. Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

LOCAL EVENT

WMNF’s Freakin’ Dreamin’ Groovefest is happening once again August 21, 2022. Come hear positive and psychedelic sounds from local acts The Battered Chicken Band and Road to Nowhere, a Talking Heads tribute, plus Asheville, North Carolina’s The Snozzberries! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO

DIGITAL REPLAY


Saturday, August 6, 2022 TRU T LIVE with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Tampa Bay Gay's - Dave Borman, Michael Wertheim and Pat Fearns - Come OUT St Pete and Jeff. On location at OUR PLACE Restaurant in Clearwater. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

LOCAL EVENT


Bob Lawson is a well known abstract artists living here in the Tampa Bay area. He has been invited to be the "Featured Artist" at Woodfield Fine Art Gallery in St. Petersburg. There will be with an opening reception for Bob on August 12th from 5 -9 PM. Bob will also be at the Woodfield gallery the following evening, August 13th, during the St. Pete Art Walk.
GET MORE INFO HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY


Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 8/4/2022. This weeks show we have two amazing guests coming onto the show; Helen Counts - Singer/Songwriter calling in with an EXCLUSIVE preview of their brand new song, “Firefly,” August 16th! We also have Matt Colunga, owner of Johnsons Tampa in the studio and various topics currently effecting the LGBTQ community. Other Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday, July 30, 2022 TRU T LIVE with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Tampa Bay Gay's - Dave Borman, Michael Wertheim and Pat Fearns - Come OUT St Pete and Jeff . On location at OUR PLACE Restaurant in Clearwater. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE
LOCAL EVENT

PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT
at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, August 4, 2022, $10 admission includes Uunlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight Drag Show featuring Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass, Darcel Stevens and Special Guest: Brianna Summers! MORE INFO HERE
DIGITAL REPLAY

Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 7/28/2022. This week we talked about Britney Griner who is being held in a Russian jail because of marijuana. We also discussed how to build a sex room a new show on Netflix.Other Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
LOCAL EVENT

Tampa FRINGE Festival
LAST WEEK OF
PERFORMANCES

July 28
- Aug 7. Tickets are on sale NOW with for Individual shows, 3 & 5 Ticket Pack Discounts, and the ELIMINATOR Pass - All Access! Tickets and Show Times are posted. GET TICKETS & INFO HERE
LOCAL EVENT

Tampa FRINGE Festival
A journey of life through good times and bad, laughter and tears, an arrest, a real ghost encounter, and a biological relationship no one expected. LOCKDOWN 2022 Told by hosts; Terri Giannoutsos, Elizabeth Nidever, and guests to bring an intimate night of frank, queer, emotional, paranormal, weird, and hilarious moments from the early Covid lockdown. July 31, Aug 5-7. MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE


LOCAL EVENT

Tampa FRINGE Festival
SPOOKY & GAY CABARET. A Queer Horror Storytelling Cabaret featuring original stories, scary songs and standup by award-winning solo theatremaker Bruce Ryan Costella (BC Theatricals). Spooky & Gay received critical praise at Orlando Fringe this past May. August 5-7, 2022. MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE

LOCAL EVENT


Tampa FRINGE Festival
Local theatre director and educator, Matthew Belopavlovich, will premiere his new one-act, GOING TO THE TOP. The play follows a gay couple as they stand-up for equal rights, a topic all too familiar in Florida with the recent bill labeled “Don’t Say Gay.” July 28-29, 31 and Aug 3, 7, 2022. MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE

LOCAL EVENT


Tampa FRINGE Festival
Join Cannonball Cabaret as they present "Fringe On Fringe". A vintage vaudeville cabaret company in Tampa Bay. It offers offbeat entertainment that is a balance of bawdy yet classy, sexy yet funny, and old-school yet modern. Coming with corsets, fishnets, and plenty of laughs, these Suitable for any adult. July 30-31, Aug 1, 4, 7. MORE INFO & TICKETS


LOCAL EVENT

Tampa FRINGE Festival
HOW TO PARTY LIKE IT'LL NEVER BE 2029
is a take off on the Prince song of the 1990s that asked the question: As we drifted closer toward a hot nuclear war, how should people spend their last days? If we don't know how to repair it, how should we respond?
Aug 4, 6-7, 2022
MORE INFO & TICKETS

LOCAL EVENT


Tampa FRINGE Festival
Meet four strange girls, each stranger than the last. Bent and warped by modern life. The Strange Girls Project presents 4 disturbing tales of obsession featuring women who, although a little warped, are just longing to belong to something-no matter the cost. July 28-30 and Aug 6-7, 2022. MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE


LOCAL EVENT

Tampa FRINGE Festival
“SOLD! Off to the American Dream!”
Freedom, but at what cost? A Palestinian immigrant and her family find more freedom in the US than expected. A true-life storytelling show written/performed by Laila Lee, directed by Bill Pats. Laila brings to light her experiences growing up Muslim in the American South. July 28, 30-31 and Aug 6-7, 2022
MORE INFO & TICKETS



LOCAL EVENT

Tampa FRINGE Festival
Italy comes to Tampa when Vincerò- The Italian Opera Experience takes stage. The show is described as a “presentation of wonders for the operatic art unshackled from the stifling formality of the opera house and the throngs of old money ticket holders.” Aug 5-7, 2022. MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE


LOCAL EVENT

Tampa FRINGE Festival

Performing Artist, Jovan Rameau, brings his autobiographical coming of age solo show, MASKS of an Immagrant, to the Fringe in August. Jovan's journey from his peaceful and serene birthplace of Haiti's countryside into the shocking reality of a world that treats Haitians as less than human in Miami, Florida. Aug 4-6, 2022. MORE INFO & TICKETS HERE

LOCAL EVENT


Jobsite Theater, resident professional theater company at the Straz Center in Tampa, is thrilled to present Rajiv Joseph’s Animals Out of Paper on stage now through Aug. 7. The 2021-22 season concludes with this quirky romantic comedy with heart, a show we’ve had planned now for four years.
GET MORE INFO & TICKETS

DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday, July 23, 2022
TRU T LIVE with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Esme Russell, Tampa Bay Gay's - Dave Borman & Carrie West. On location at Showbar Ybor. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

LOCAL EVENT


THE CUT - A Drag competition open to all forms and genders of impersonation. July 30th at QUENCH Lounge. Two rounds of competition judged by three judges; if you make THE CUT, the winner chosen by audience applause. MORE INFO HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY


Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 7/21/2022. This week we had special guest Dave Borman from Tampabaygay.com join and chat with us. Variety of topic including relationships and do we actually live in the bay (water). Other Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

DIGITAL EVENT


OUTSHINE AT HOME for July features - KEEP THE CAMERAS ROLLING: THE PEDRO ZAMORA WAY. The true story of a pandemic; politics; misunderstanding and prejudice; the impact of the media; and, most importantly, AIDS activist Pedro Zamora, his life, his joy, and his influence, as told by people who knew and loved him... Streaming: July 22 - 29. GET TICKETS HERE


ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


UNCOUPLED
A story about heartbreak, healing, and all the humor we find along the way. Staring Neil Patrick Harris,Tisha Campbell, Brooks Ashmanskas, Emerson Brooks, and Marcia Gay Harden. From Emmy Award-winning co-creators Darren Star and Jeffrey Richman. Netflix July 29, 2022. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

BUSINESS NEWS

Tampa Bay Gay
is offering LGBTQ+ and Ally Businesses to list FREE on Our Directory ($350.00 value). In exchange we are asking that you post a SPONSOR Sticker on your store front or website. GET ALL THE DETAILS HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY

Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 7/14/2022.
This week we discussed hookup culture and why is it frowned upon by some. Drag bingo to support WMNF is tonight, and Alexis De La Mer joined us to chat about it. Josh is newly single, so we talked about how that is for him. Other Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday, July 9, 2022
TRU T LIVE with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: "Mama" Carol Steen, Robert Rigsby aka Rockell Blu and Cha Cha. On location at Bread On The Bay. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


Peacock Releases New Teaser Trailer for Original Film THEY/THEM. Award-Winning Screenwriter John Logan’s Directorial Debut from Blumhouse to Exclusively Premiere on Peacock Friday, August 5, 2022. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY

Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 7/7/2022.
This week's show gets a little deep. One of our cast members is having some issues in their personal life and we talked about it. We also talked about the Drag Queen Bingo at Quench Lounge Thursday July 14th at 8pm. Domestic Violence isn't a joke and there are multiple sides to every story. Other Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE


ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

New Series - HOW TO BUILD A SEX ROOM. Netflix releases Official Trailer and First Look Images. The show Premieres July 8th.
CHECK OUT THE
TRAILER HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday, July 2, 2022
TRU T LIVE with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: "Mama" Carol Steen, Robert Rigsby aka Rockell Blu and Cha Cha. On location at Los Chapo's Tacos. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


Did you see this? Star Wars Joins Starbucks’ Been There Mug Series Celebrating destinations around the world and galaxies beyond. Jump your mornings into hyperdrive by traveling to Naboo, Ahch-To and Nevarro with every sip of coffee or tea! Where in the galaxy will you and your droid start your day? PURCHASE YOURS HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY

Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 6/30/2022.
This week we discussed the overturning of Roe Vs. Wade. How proud are you to be an American right now? This was our question of the night. We have the Pride Mix with DJ CenFlo and Riff Roadie in the 3rd hour. Chris Gorman (News Twink) has your LGBTQ news. Other Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE


LOCAL EVENT


13th ANNIVERSARY PARTY! PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, July 7, 2022, $10
admission includes Uunlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight Drag Show featuring Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass, Darcel Stevens and Special Guest: Esme Russell adm Melanie Minyon! MORE INFO HERE

LOCAL EVENT


The Tampa Bay International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival (TIGLFF) is proud to welcome back SUZANNE WESTENHOEFER, Welcome Back to Life, for one great afternoon of comedy, camaraderie, and community. Suzanne will be at the Palladium Theatre in St. Petersburg, Sunday, July 10th at 4pm
GET TICKETS & INFO HERE
DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday, June 25, 2022
TRU T LIVE from St Pete Pride with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Cha Cha. On location at St Pete Pride. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE
SPECIAL EVENT

June is here and that means a whole month of St Pete Pride Events. Celebrations for its 20th Anniversary include the Kick-Off Party, Quee-E-Okee with Carson Kressley, Sandra Bernhard LIVE, Street Parade, Street Carnival, Shades Of Pride and More.
CHECK OUT OUR PRIDE EVENT GUIDE
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

As we Celebrate PRIDE this month check out Australian-based singer, DJ, artist and proud queer community member TANZER as she Debuts her Video for Art Installation "DISCO INSTAMATIC". WATCH THE VIDEO NOW



LOCAL EVENT

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Join St Pete Pride as we celebrate Tampa Bay’s Trans and Non-Binary community. TRANSTASTIC A welcoming evening at the Museum of Fine Arts showcasing a variety of talent, artistry, poetry and more from our community. Guests will meander through both indoor and outdoor spaces enjoying appetizers and a cash bar. TICKETS & INFO HERE

LOCAL EVENT

Thursday, June 30, 2022
St Pete Pride Wrap Party
Close out Pride Month in true St Pete style with a sunset, cold drink, and great music on the beach at Postcard Inn.We can't think of a better way to end our favorite month of the year! FREE Event
GET ALL THE INFO HERE

LOCAL EVENT


In honor of Pride Month, the TIGLFF's friends at Green Light Cinema are having a special running of The Birdcage from Friday, June 24th through Thursday, June 30th. MORE INFO & PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.

DIGITAL REPLAY

Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 6/23/2022
This week marks our 1-year anniversary of being on air. We were joined by Russell Mania for a comedy show and by Producer Mage. We played Mage's music while talking about his inspiration behind the music. . Other Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE


DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday, June 18, 2022
TRU T LIVE with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Tampa Bay Gay's - Dave Borman, Robert Rigsby aka Rockell Blu and Cha Cha. On location at the Rainbow Plantation. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

LOCAL EVENT


The Friday Night Concert June 24, 2022 is back and bigger than ever! This year’s waterfront concert will feature international talent Todrick Hall, Pussy Riot and some of the region’s top LGBTQ+ artists. Thousands of attendees will stroll the waterfront, enjoying vendors, food trucks and interactive activities. TICKETS & INFO HERE



LOCAL EVENT

Pride is YOUR chance to celebrate being YOU and we are here to help you party in a BIG way with thousands of your friends! The Honeypot & Steve Donahue Present: MIGHTY PROUD PRIDE Dance Party! Join us at Jannus Live Friday, June 24, 2022
MORE INFO HERE

LOCAL EVENT


Saturday, June 25, 2022, Get ready for St Pete Pride’s 20th Year hosting the Largest Pride Festival to date. The return of our headline event, the Parade will take place in the downtown waterfront parks. This is a FREE event and open to the public. GET ALL THE INFO HERE

LOCAL EVENT

Just because the parade is over doesn't mean that the party has to end...in fact, it's just getting started with an ALL-NEW GREAT BIG Pride Night Dance Party inside the stunningly-restored Floridian Social Club in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg on Saturday, June 25, 2022. MORE INFO HERE

LOCAL EVENT

Sunday, June 26, 2022 St Pete Pride’s popular Sunday Street Festival will be reimagined as a carnival, bringing tens of thousands of all ages to the Grand Central District to enjoy block after block of entertainment, vendors, food, community partners, and interactive carnival games. This is a FREE Event. GET ALL THE INFO HERE


CONTEST

ENTER NOW
for a Pair of Armbands to the MIGHTY PROUD PRIDE Dance Party at Jannus LIVE in St. Pete. Friday, June 24, 2022. Contest open to those 18+ and there will be 3 winners.
GET ALL THE DETAILS HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY

Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 6/16/2022
This week we talked about MOVIES! Ezra Miller is back in the News!We have the LGBTQ News with Chris Gorman.. Other Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE
REPLAY HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday, June 11, 2022
TRU T LIVE with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Carrie West, Judy B Goode and her #1 Fan, Pamela. On location at the Hollander Hotel. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

LOCAL EVENT


June 17, 2022
Join us Juneteenth weekend as St Pete Pride and the Tampa Bay Black Lesbians Group collab to bring you, "GET NUDE: Drippin' in Melanin". Red Mesa Cantina, we will dance the evening away to DJ Donnie Luv while meeting, mingling and celebrating the beautiful Black & Brown ladies of the St. Petersburg & Tampa Bay LGBTQ+ community. GET ALL THE INFO HERE.

DIGITAL REPLAY

Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 6/9/2022
SUMMER FUNDRAISING SHOW. Other Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE
REPLAY HERE



LOCAL EVENT

June 17, 2022
, St Pete Pride's iconic Stonewall Reception will allow us to honor those brave individuals who have fought for the recognition of civil rights and given hope to so many. Join an original Stonewall demonstrator, meet with contemporary activists, and gain inspiration from young members of the LGBTQ+ community who will continue fighting for a better tomorrow. GET TICKETS & INFO HERE


LOCAL EVENT


The Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
(TIGLFF) is pleased to present its Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC) centered LGBTQ+ film festival! Our second annual festival will take place virtually from June 17th through June 29th, in celebration of Juneteenth.
TICKETS & INFO HERE

LOCAL EVENT

June 18, 2022
Join us for St Pete Pride's joy-filled FAMILY DAY event. Bringing thousands of LGBTQ+ youth, queer families and allies to North and South Straub Park for this one-of-a-kind Pride event. Guests will enjoy family-focused activities, vendors, and main stage performances. FREE EVENT - GET ALL THE INFO HERE

LOCAL EVENT


June 19, 2022 Join us for St Pete Pride's event hosted by TS Madison. Shades of Pride celebrates the history of Juneteenth while showcasing the Art and Qulture of our Black and Brown LGBTQ+ siblings. Learn more about the deep impact of Black and Brown qulture on the LGBTQ+ community as a whole and its deep roots in the evolution of Pride. FREE EVENT - GET ALL THE INFO HERE


ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Official Teaser and First Look images released for MY POLICEMAN starring Harry Styles and Emma Corrin. Based off a True Story; this is a beautifully crafted story of forbidden love and changing social conventions. CHECK OUT THE TEASER HERE

CONTEST


ENTER NOW
for a Pair of Armbands to the GREAT BIG PRIDE Dance Party at Floridian Social Club in St. Pete. Saturday, June 25, 2022. Contest open to those 21+ and there will be 3 winners.
GET ALL THE DETAILS HERE


DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday, June 11, 2022
TRU T LIVE with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Carrie West, Judy B Goode and her #1 Fan, Pamela. On location at the Hollander Hotel. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

LOCAL EVENT

June 11, 2022 The newest addition to the St Pete Pride event lineup will bring hundreds to The Palladium theatre for a hilarious and love-filled evening of music and camaraderie. Celebrity host Carson Kressley. TICKETS ON SALE NOW

LOCAL EVENT


June 12, 2022
For one night only and as part of St Pete Pride's 20th anniversary programming, Sandra Bernhard will perform LIVE at The Palladium Theater. Bringing a completely unique and raucous mix of cabaret, stand-up, rock-n-roll, and social commentary to her live stage performance. TICKETS ON SALE NOW


LOCAL EVENT

June 1, 2022 Start off Pride Month at St Pete Pride’s Annual Kick-Off Party Presented by Love the Golden Rule. Hosted by the Sirata Beach Resort, join us from 6-9pm for music, complimentary snacks, and a performance by Miss St Pete Pride 2022!
MORE INFO &
TICKETS HERE



LOCAL EVENT


PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT
at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, June 2, 2022, $10 admission includesUunlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight Drag Show featuring Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass, Darcel Stevens and Special Guest: Dede T. Santos! MORE INFO HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday, May 28, 2022
TRU T LIVE with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Tampa Bay Bay's - Dave Borman, Rockell Blu aka Robert Rigsby and Grandma Pearl. On location at the Rainbow Plantation. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

The controversial drama, Firebird arrives on EST & VOD June 3 from Lionsgate. The film follows a handsome, soulful young soldier who embarks on a clandestine sexual affair with a charming ace fighter pilot assigned to his base at the height of 1970’s Communist rule.
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE


ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


Hulu and Disney+ released the key art and trailer for the third and final season of the original series, "Love, Victor."
The new season premieres with all eight episodes on Hulu and Disney+ on June 15, 2022. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY
Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 5/26/2022
This week Gun violence... ...how do we stop it? We talked about the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. Bryan ran into an Ex this weekend; how did it go? Listen to find out! . Other Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTENT TO THE
REPLAY HERE



CONTEST

ENTER NOW for a Pair of Armbands to the GREAT BIG PRIDE Dance Party at Floridian Social Club in St. Pete. Saturday, June 25, 2022. Contest open to those 21+ and there will be 3 winners.
GET ALL THE DETAILS HERE




CONTEST


ENTER NOW for a Pair of Armbands to the MIGHTY PROUD PRIDE Dance Party at Jannus LIVE in St. Pete. Friday, June 24, 2022. Contest open to those 18+ and there will be 3 winners.
GET ALL THE DETAILS HERE



ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


The 2022-23 season is Jobsite Theater’s 24th year of bringing the Tampa Bay region exciting, engaging theater experiences in an intimate environment. This season's programmed with shows that fit squarely into what regional audiences have come to expect from Jobsite, including several popular titles from our company’s past. CHECK OUT THE
LIST HERE


DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday, May 21, 2022
TRU T LIVE with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Tampa Bay Bay's - Dave Borman, Rockell Blu aka Robert Rigsby and Grandma Pearl. On location at the Rainbow Plantation. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


Peacock: June 9, 2022
The New QUEER AS FOLK is a vibrant reimagining of the groundbreaking British series created by Russell T. Davies, exploring a diverse group of friends in New Orleans whose lives are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy. WATCH THE TRAILER & CHECK OUT THE IMAGES

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


South London singer/ songwriter Cat Burns reveals her highly anticipated EP, emotionally unavailable. When speaking about the inspiration for her brand-new EP, Cat Burns says, “I wanted to create a personal yet relatable EP where I express the different ways you can be ‘emotionally unavailable’ in this generation.”
LISTEN HERE


DIGITAL REPLAY

Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 5/19/2022
This week we were joined by Grizzly, Lindsey, Coach V, and Rachel from Camp Out Florida a LGBTQ youth summer camp in Ocala, Florida. Other Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls.
LISTENT TO THE
REPLAY HERE


ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


Netflix Presents - First Kill: Official Trailer Released. When it's time for teenage vampire Juliette to make her first kill so she can take her place among a powerful vampire family, she sets her sights on a new girl in town named Calliope. CHECK OUT THE
TRAILER HERE


ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’ newly inherited villa. Only in Theaters Now. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE


ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


Peacock shares First Images from THEY / THEM. Kevin Bacon plays Owen Whistler in this slasher horror film set at an LGBTQIA+ conversion camp. When a mysterious killer starts claiming victims, things get even more dangerous. READ MORE AND SEE THE FIRST IMAGES

DIGITAL REPLAY

Josh, Bryan & Esme's BIG GAY RADIO SHOW 5/12/2022
We had a great show tonight with Pastor Chancey Martinez Colon with The Spring Hill United Church of Christ.
LISTENT TO THE
REPLAY HERE



LOCAL EVENT


This month's Community Programmer is TIGLFF Board Members Marisa Quaresimo. Sunday, May 22nd, 1:00pm at the Green Light Cinema Marisa's pick is D.E.B.S. Please join us for a great film, great time, and a great sense of community. TICKETS, INFO & DIRECTIONS

SPECIAL EVENT

Mark your calendars, Sunday, May 22, 2022 for the 12th Miss St Pete Pride Pageant. A night of incredible entertainment, music, and fierce competition featuring the best of the area’s Queens! Want o Participate in the Pageant? Open to 10 contestants. MORE INFO, TICKETS & REGISTRATION

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Queer artist TANZER releases mini-album DISCO AUTOMATIC and new single and music video “DESTINATION LOVE” featuring The Huxleys. Watch the new music video, a colorful voyage through queertopia and beyond, HERE!

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


For Mother's Day, Out artist RIOTRON to release music video with Tyler Posey and Lea Thompson TODAY (5/6). “Life Is What We’re Living” is remixed by superstar DJ/producer Mahalo
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday, April 30, 2022
TRU T LIVE with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Carrie West, Robert Rigsby aka Rockell Blu and Michelle and Alisha. On location at The LADIES ROOM. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


MADONNA FINALLY ENOUGH LOVE: 50 NUMBER ONES The Icon’s Record 50 #1 Club Hits Across Four Decades Collections Include Madonna’s Favorite Remixes, Rare And Unreleased Versions, All Newly Remastered. Watch the Visualizer for “Into The Groove” (You Can Dance Remix Edit) Available Today Digitally For The First Time.
LISTEN HERE


LOCAL EVENT


PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, May 5, 2022, $10 admission includesUunlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight Drag Show featuring Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass, Darcel Stevens and Special Guest: Mya Valentine! MORE INFO HERE


DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday, April 16, 2022 TRU T LIVE
the Easter Special with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: "Mama" Carol Steen, Robert Rigsby aka Rockell Blu and Gabrielle Fearce Santi. On location at The Rainbow Plantation. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Trailer Released for WHITE HOT: THE RISE & FALL OF ABERCROMBIE & FITCH - Led by outspoken CEO Mike Jeffries and features interviews with dozens of former employees, executives, and models, unravels the complex history of the iconic brand that influenced an entire generation. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE


SPECIAL EVENT

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. The OUTshine Film Festival Miami Edition is April 22-May 1. You can watch the Trailers, Purchase In-Person Event Tickets, Virtual Passes and more.
CHECK IT ALL OUT HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday, April 2, 2022
TRU T LIVE with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Lisa Lawson, Morgan LeShade and Cha Cha. On location at The LOFT in Ybor. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

2022 WAVE AWARDS

The Watermark Magazine WAVE Awards were on March 4, 2022 in St Petersburg at the METRO Inclusive Health community center. Thank you Tampa Bay for Voting: Dave Borman, Tampa Bay Gay as your 3rd Favorite LGBTQ Writer/Journalist. Watermark's own writers came in 1st and 2nd place. What an Hono
r, Thank you Tampa Bay!


SPECIAL EVENT

OUTshine Film Fetival Miami Edition is April 22-May 1. Grab your overnight bag and head to Miami. Special Room rates for Tampa Travelers. CHECK OUT THE GREAT RATES HERE

CONTEST

WIN FREE TICKETS
4 Lucky Winners will get tickets to see any show during the OUTshine Film Festival Miami Edition from April 22 - May 1, 2022. In Person or At Home tickets.
(Ends 4/21/22)
ENTER TO WIN HERE

EVENT NEWS

PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, April 7, 2022, $10 admission includes unlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight Drag Show featuring Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass, Darcel Stevens and Special Guest: The Birthday Girl, Esme Russell! MORE INFO HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY


Saturday March 19, 2022 TRU T LIVE with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Carrie West, Beth Bongar, and Cha Cha. On location at The Rainbow Plantation. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

TAMPA PRIDE

Tampa Pride 2022. Check out the full schedule of Tampa Pride Events here. (Interfaith Service, VIP Sponsors Party, The Mini Ball, Pride Festival & Diversity Parade) All ending on the BIG DAY March 26, 2022 in Ybor City, Tampa. GET THE DETAILS HERE

TAMPA PRIDE

Get ready for Tampa Pride 2022. The next few weeks is packed with events from the Music and Art Festival to the Interfaith Pride Service and more. Check out the full schedule here. Tampa Pride is March 26, 2022 in Ybor City, Tampa. GET THE DETAILS HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday March 12, 2022 TRU T LIVE the St Patricks Day Special with Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: "Moma" Carol Steen, Tampa Bay Gay's - Dave Borman, Allegra Williams, DJ Ranny and Jamie Cheatwood. On location at The Rainbow Plantation. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

LOCAL EVENT

Join Us, Sunday 3/20 at Quench Lounge starting at 7:30pm. This is a Benefit show for Adam Cole, Gabrielle Fearce Santi and Delores T. Van-Cartier they represent the "Sunshine State". Hosted by the beautiful Rockell Blu. Come Out and show your support for our LOCAL Family. Have a cocktail and enjoy a wonderful show!
ALL DETAILS HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday March 5, 2022 TRU T LIVE!
Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: "Moma" Carol Steen, Tampa Bay Gay's - Dave Borman, Allegra Williams and DJ Ranny. On location at The Rainbow Plantation. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

LOCAL EVENT


TIGLFF
Presents the A-List Monthly Film Series. Framing Agnes - After discovering case files from a 1950s gender clinic, a cast of trans actors turn a talk show inside out to confront the legacy of a young trans woman forced to choose between honesty and access. In-Person at the Green Light Theater, March 20th and Virtual March 21, 2022. GET TICKETS & INFO HERE



DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday February 26, 2022 TRU T LIVE
Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: CHA CHA, Beth Bongar and Gappie Gee. On location at The Rainbow Plantation. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

LOCAL NEWS

Tampa Pride 2022
Announces its GRAND MARSHALS including the Grand Couple, Pioneer, Recognized Organizaion find out who was named. Also this year a Special Tribute with the Honorary Grand Marshal being named Miss Tiffani Middlesexx. GET ALL THE INFO HERE



DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday January 29, 2022 TRU T LIVE! Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Carrie West, JC Rae, Chef Jemiah and Gappie Gee. On location at Hamburger Mary's in Clearwater. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

LOCAL EVENT

Become apart of Tampa PRIDE 2022. Happening March 26, 2022 - You can Register to Sponsor, Volunteer, Diversity Parade, Entertrainer, Street Festival Cendor and more. GET ALL THE INFO HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY


Saturday February 5, 2022 TRU T LIVE! Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Grandma Pearl, CHA CHA and Resident Psychic Marilyn King. On location at The Rainbow Plantation. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

LOCAL EVENT

FINALS ROUND
WAVE Awards 1/22-2/11/22
. We would love your help… Please "VOTE FOR US" in the 2022 WAVE's in Categories #7 "Dave Borman", #8 "Tampa Bay Gay". VOTING ENDS February 11, 2022.
PLEASE VOTE HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY

Saturday February 12, 2022 TRU T LIVE The Valentine's Day Special! Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Grandma Pearl, CHA CHA and Resident Psychic Marilyn King. On location at The Rainbow Plantation. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

LOCAL EVENT

PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, February 3, 2022, $10 admission includesUunlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight Drag Show featuring Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass, Darcel Stevens and Special Guest: Brianna Summers! MORE INFO HERE

LOCAL EVENT


The PASCO PRIDE FESTIVAL returns February 5th at Heritage Park in Land O’ Lakes!Our community is coming out of two years marked by a global pandemic, national uprisings for racial justice, and the most brutal legislative session for LGBTQ+ rights in Florida’s History. GET ALL THE INFO HERE

DIGITAL EVENT


OUTshine Film Festival - Thursday, January 27 @ 7:00 PM as we kick-off Cocktails & Cinema™ 2022! Screening: And The Winner Is... Shorts Program, presenting award-winning films from the 2021 OUTshine festivals in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Register for the Zoom Happy Hour and to Watch The Films. ALL THE INFO HERE


ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


jackass forever in Theaters February 4th. Check out the New “FOREVER JACKASSESFeaturette Available Now! The original jackass crew return for another round of hilarious, wildly absurd, and often dangerous displays of comedy with a little help from some exciting new cast. WATCH IT HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


JOE VS CAROLE - New series starring John Cameron Mitchell and Kate McKinnon premieres exclusively on Peacock on Thursday, March 3. Based on the Wondery podcast “Joe Exotic,” hosted and reported by Robert Moor. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

LOCAL NEWS

Tampa Pride 2022 Announces its GRAND MARSHALS including the Grand Couple, Pioneer, Recognized Organizaion find out who was named. Also this year a Special Tribute with the Honorary Grand Marshal being named Miss Tiffani Middlesexx. GET ALL THE INFO HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY


Saturday January 22, 2022 TRU T LIVE! Show Host: Tyler Butler & Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Carol Steen "Momma", Chris Fox, Judy B Goode and Resident Psychic Marilyn King. On location at The Rainbow Plantation in Ybor. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

CELEBRATE PRIDE


Dr. Holt is offering his entire list of LGBTQ+ coloring books and PRIDE book as FREE downloads. It's times of uncertainty that we must rise up to protect one another. To help provide more mental health resources, take a moment and DL a FREE book, ENJOY! Happy PRIDE!

DIGITAL REPLAY


Saturday January 15, 2022 TRU T LIVE the "Remembering Tiffani Middlesexx" SPECIAL. Show Host: Tyler Butler & Guest Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with Special Guests: Lindsay Carlton-Cline, JC Rae, Grandma Pearl, Galaxy and on the phone with Esme Russell and Pam Williams. On location at City Side Lounge in Tampa. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

LOCAL NEWS


Another Local Legend has passed away. On January 11, 2022 many of us woke to the news that our own Gerald Mayes aka Tiffani Middlesexx has passed away. We send out thoughts and prayer to Family and friends. May we remember her in the greatest way! RIP Beautiful Angel. READ MORE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


A look back at the Retirement Interview and Performance of the Legend Tiffani Middlesexx on November 18, 2011. The crowd cheers as the last performer gathers her belongings then heads back to the dressing room. Joey Brooks breaks through announcing that the next performer is who we have all been waiting for. This is her final performance and tonight she will retire after 47 amazing years. WATCH THE FINAL PERFORMANCE & READ MORE HERE


LOCAL NEWS

TIGLFF
is looking for a Programmer! With guidance and direction from the Screening Committee, Executive Director, & Board, the Festival Programmer will select the films for the festivals that create a balance of tone & form which aims to start a conversation with the festival audience. MORE INFO & DESCRIPTION HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY


Saturday, January 8, 2022; HAPPY NEW YEAR! Come get your dose of TRU T with Host Tyler Butler and Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) in a SPECIAL "Best Of 2021" Shows. WATCH THE SPECIAL HERE

LOCAL NEWS

NOMINATIONS ROUND
WAVE Awards January 4-17, 2022
. We would love your help… Tampa Bay Gay is asking that you please "Nominate Us" in the 2022 Watermark WAVE Awards Categories #7, 8 & 13. Nominations End January 17, 2022. MORE INFO HERE

NEW MOVIE


JACKASS FOREVER The Final Trailer and additional Cast Posters have been released. Johnny and the team push the envelope even further in jackass forever.The movie is in Theaters February 4, 2022. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

NEW MOVIE


It's Opening Weekend and it is going to be a SCREAM! Check out the New Released Final Trailer for SCREAM. Play the interactive Scream House game and more. SCREAM ONLY in Theaters January 14, 2022. CEHCK OUT THE TRAILER HERE

LOCAL NEWS

Need help selecting Nominees for the WAVE Awards January 4-17, 2022. Tampa Bay Gay is happy to share "Our Choices". Nominations End January 17, 2022 READ MORE HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Romeo & Juliet - In response to ongoing health and safety concerns, Jobsite is postponing the opening of Romeo & Juliet by a week. Previews planned for Jan. 12-13 will be moved to Jan. 19-20, and Opening Night will be moved from Jan. 14 to Jan. 21. MORE INFO & TICKETS

LOCAL EVENT NEWS


Just Anounced, Mark Your Calendars the PASCO PRIDE FESTIVAL returns February 5th at Heritage Park in Land O’ Lakes! Seeking Sponsors, Volunteers, Talent for the 2022 Event. Our community is coming out of two years marked by a global pandemic, national uprisings for racial justice, and the most brutal legislative session for LGBTQ+ rights in Florida’s History. GET ALL THE INFO HERE


LOCAL EVENT


PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT
at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday,January 6, 2022, $10 admission includes unlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight Drag Show featuring Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass, Darcel Stevens and Special Guest: Hazel Genevieve! MORE INFO HERE

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS


TIGLFF - 2022 is a new year full of new opportunities, and we are excited about what the future is going to bring to TIGLFF and the community! Events include Monthly Screenings, BIPOC Festival, 33rd Annual Festival and more!
GET MORE INFO HERE

DIGITAL REPLAY


Saturday, January 1, 2022 LIVE; HAPPY NEW YEAR! Come get your dose of TRU T with Host Tyler Butler and Co-Host Tea Cup (Mark West) with this Week's Special Guests: Lindsay Carlton-Cline & Tampa Bay Gay's, Dave Borman on location at The Rainbow Plantation in Ybor City. WATCH THE REPLAY HERE

Most Popular Stories of 2021


Introducing Optimized Health & Wellness located in Tampa. We spoke with Chris Erigo-Backsman, the Founder to find out more about the business and what sets his apart from others. We have also listed some testimonials from patients at the clinic.
CHECK IT OUT 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

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW


MARTHA WASH
:
With a career that spans over 4 decades, Martha Wash has seen her share of the music industry and has emerged with something not all can claim- integrity. Martha took some time to answer some questions in this '20 Exclusive Interview with Tampa Bay Gay. READ THE INTERVIEW HERE

SPECIAL REPORT

LEVI's Bar & Grill
has openened in Pasco County. The bar is HUGE and already off to a great start. Official Grand Opening is JUNE but we checked out the place with Pasco Pride the night before soft open weekend. CHECK OUT THE PICTURES HERE

EXCLUSIVE REPORT
The Parliament House Resort in Orlando is CLOSING in November 2020.
We are here to rest the rumors. Unless something "2020" happens, sadly, according to the Official Public Records, the Parliament House will be closing November 2, 2020. READ THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS HERE
         
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