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Archive
2023
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
8/14-8/20/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Karaoke Wednesdays and the MR QUENCH
competition at Quench Lounge, EPIC's STRIKE
OUT Fundraiser, TIGLFF's Monthly A-List Film Selection
- "Saving Face", METRO Events this week, Creative
Loafing's Best Of The Bay 2023, and more. WATCH
THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Bier Fest at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Celebrates Six
Years of Oktoberfest Inspired Festivities with Longest Run of Event
and All-New Bites, Brews. 15 newly created menu items inspired
by classic German flavors, enjoy 60 brews from regions near
and far, live music from rising local artists and more. Every Friday,
Saturday and Sunday from July 21 through Sept.
4. GET INFO & MORE HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Join us for EPIC's 16th Annual STRIKE OUT! At Dunedin
Lanes, on Saturday, August 26 form 6-9pm.
This is the biggest fundraiser for the Summer. Come dressed as your
favorite Super Hero or Villian. GET MORE INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Join
Us Wednesdays at 9pm for Karaoke & Cocktails.
And Dont forget those $4 Lemon Drops. Come and Sing Your
Heart Out with thier rotating Cast of Hosts, Rockell Blu,
Tim Seward & Chevy! GET ALL THE INFO HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
8/10/23. This week: David
Borman from Tampa Bay Gay joins us! We are so grateful
for all the support Tampa Bay Gay gives our show! It was
great being able to talk to him about the story behind their website
and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
8/7-8/13/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Karaoke Tuesday's with James Cass
at ZIPPERZ Bar, EPIC Generations 55+ Group with
Veterans Coffee & a James Museum visit, We are a guest
on THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW Thursday, be a part of Vyn
Suazion's Music Video shoot, Come Out St Pete's
- Come Out As You Are Pageant, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO
HERE
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
HEARTSTOPPER Season 2! It's almost time to show the
world what love is made of. Here is the Official Trailer
and New Photos for Heartstopper Season 2, premiering
on August 3, 2023, only on Netflix. Eight episodes.
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
COMMON COURTESY TV 8/9/23
New Episode: Buckle up as we delve
into boundary crossing behaviors at concerts with our seasoned performer
guest, Dr. Beverly Boyarski aka Silver Foxx. Listen
to her captivating stories of audacious audience antics, offering
a unique perspective on the recent Cardi B concert debacle. WATCH
IT HERE |
LOCAL NEWS
Check out the latest arrivals to The Big Gay Merch Store!
Now available, The Big Gay Hoodie, Phone Cases, and Apple Watch
Bands! All profits go directly to supporting 88.5 FM, WMNF
Community Radio and The Big Gay Radio Show! BROWSE THE
MERCH HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
TIGLFF's A-List Film Series pick for August is "Saving
Face". Showing August 20, 2023 at 3pm.
Please join us at the Green Light Cimena for a great film,
great time, and a great sense of community. In Person Event Only.
GET TICKETS AND INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Come join us and spend an afternoon/sunset on Saturday, August
12 at Sand Key Beach to film the music video for Mr Vyn
Suazion's, "WITHOUT YOU" from the newly released STORIES
EP! This is a BEACH POTLUCK-Style event, so
please feel free to bring all your beach swag and play, and we welcome
something to share! GET MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
2nd Sunday Pool Party, August 13, 2023. It's a great
time and a fun way to donate to a local charity. $20 includes
a Cook Out, Pirate Punch and Beer. LIVE
DJ, A BULGE Fashion Show
at 2pm with Robert Rigsby. Proceeds benefit the
Montanita Animal Rescue Society. MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT 
Sunday, August 6, 2023 is the Sunday T-Dance and Come
Out St Pete Royal Court Show at The Garage on Central.
There is New Merch and a 50/50. Gotta be "In It To
Win It" for Your Shot at the CA$H! GET MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
On Tuesday, August 1, Come help support THE BOYS &
GIRLS CLUBS of Tampa Bay with a fun night of BIG GAY BINGO
with Alexis De La Mer. There are PRIZES, 50/50 Raffle and
more!The Games start at 8:30pm GET ALL THE INFO HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
8/3/23. This week: Apollo
Infiniti joins us and thank you so much to everyone who has
supported our show over the last year! We talked about Apollo’s
name change journey, Donald Trump’s third indictment and all things
LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE
REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
7/31-8/6/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Big Gay Bingo with Alexis De La
Mer at Quench Lounge for the Boys & Girls clubs of
Tampa Bay, Pride Bowling Night at Dunedin Lanes
with Jocelyn Summers, Veronica Vixen, and Lady
Janet, Closet Ball 2024 at Southern Nights Tampa
- Date Announced and Registration Open, Heartstopper Season
2, Recap of EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival, and
more.WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday,
August 3, 2023, $10 admission includes Unlimited Cosmic Bowling
(10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight DIVA Show featuring
Jocelyn Summers and Special Guests: Veronica Vixen and
Lady Janet! MORE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
COMMON COURTESY TV 7/26/23
New Episode: The controversial
new Black History curriculum from the Florida Board of Education.
Join Nikki Prue and Shawn Nikolas, as they passionately
dissect this baffling perspective, voicing our outrage at this audacious
distortion of a painful past. A Conversation On Modern Society
From An LGBTQ+ Perspective! WATCH IT HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Announces
Limited-Time Sinister Sale, Provides Savings of 70 Percent on
Single-Night Event Tickets, through July 30, 2023. GET
TICKETS & INFO HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
7/27/23. This week: The Crew is together
talking about Barbie the Movie, sexual assault within
bars, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay!Opinions and Your
Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
7/24-7/30/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Metro
Events - Spill the Tea Group meeting, FREE HIV
& STI Testing and MPox Vaccines, TIGLFF
Presents Daphne Ferraro's "The Evolution of Drag, Drag
Through the Decades", Jobsite Theater's LIZZIE, Busch
Gardens Bier Fest and Sinister Sale, and more. WATCH
THE VIDEO HERE
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Amber, Ultra Naté and Jocelyn Enriquez celebrate
25th anniversary of STARS ON 54 track “If You Could Read
My Mind” from the 54 soundtrack with release of
new remixes of the hit single. LISTEN HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
COMMON COURTESY TV 7/19/23
New Episode: Ever had a moment
when your style was questioned or criticized? We've all been there,
and as your hosts, Nikki Prue and Shawn Nikolas, can
attest to that. We take you on a heartfelt conversation inspired
by the recent backlash Nicole Kidman received over her 2022
Vanity Fair cover . A Conversation On Modern Society
From An LGBTQ+ Perspective! WATCH IT HERE
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SPEICIAL EVENT
Merry Christmas in July? Yes, and only at Busch Gardens Tampa
Bay. Guests can have the opportunity to combine the frights
of a haunted house with the joy of the holiday season. Scary
and Merry, on July 25 from 12-4pm, is an immersive
experience that will include the option of a lights-on walkthrough
of The Residence haunted house from this year’s Howl-O-Scream
event, and/or any early opportunity to meet Santa. GET
INFO & TICKETS HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
7/20/23. This week: Indya Snatch
to talk about their story, their drag journey. All things LGBTQIA,
Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
7/17-7/23/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: MAD Theatre of Tampa's THE PROM,
Pasco Pride Fundraiser at The Lady's Room Hosted by
Vyn Suazion, TIGLFF A-list Film at the Green Light
Cinema, Win Tickets for "The Evolution of Drag, Drag Through
the Decades" Presented by TIGLFF & Daphne Ferraro,
Tampa FRINGE's LIVE Friday show Stroke of Genius,
and more. , and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Friday's at the FRINGE Theatre in Ybor is the
Stroke of Genius. Dr. Walter Winkworth-Pérez has devoted
the past decade of his academic career to the study and preservation
of a highly specialized art form. His research has made him the
world's foremost expert on pantomime masturbation conventions dating
back to ancient Greece. 18+ Comedy. GET TICKETS & INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENTS
EPIC Generations
JULY 2023 Events.
Join them for fun, friendship and support. Events are FREE
and open to all LGBTQ+ seniors 55+ regardless of HIV status.
Transportation is available by request. MORE INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
MAD Theatre of Tampa presents the regional premiere of The
Prom at the University of South Florida’s Theatre 1,
July 14 - 22, 2023. The careers of four eccentric Broadway
stars are struggling and they desperately need a new stage upon
which to shine bright once more. GET TICKETS & INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
7/13/23. This week: Enigma’s,
Daphne Ferraro, and Orlando’s, April Fresh to talk
about their show The Evolution of Drag - Drag Through the
Decades, their story and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay!
Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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LOCAL
EVENT
TIGLFF's A-List Film Series pick for July is "Priscilla
Queen of the Desert". Showing July 23, 2023 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 |
CONTEST
ENTER NOW TO WIN a Pair of Tickets to The Evolution
of Drag, Drag Through the Decades at the Palladium in St.
Pete. Sunday, July 30, 2023. Contest open to those 18+,
1 winner and ends 7/24/23. GET ALL THE DETAILS HERE
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LOCAL
EVENT
Pasco Pride and The Lady's Room are taking you back
to the 90's! Hosted by the coolest kid on the block Mr.
Vyn Suazion Come in your best 90's outfit and dance the night
away!Performances by Drea Drizzy and James Jackson. Winners
of the best 90's outfit win a $25 bar/food tab! GET MORE INFO
HERE |
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
HAPPY PRIDE and for those 21+ Barefoot Wine Launches
Bubbly Sweet Rosé Pride Edition. As we celebrate and encourage
the LGBTQ+ community to shine and share their true selves.
CHECK OUT THE BOTTLE & MORE INFO |
SPECIAL
REPORT
PERSONAL POWER: TOOLS & TIPS. Our New Contributing
Writer: Lissa E. Bradford, gives some insight on: How
do we communicate our needs and speak our truth to family and friends?
Who is our family or tribe? Who are our trusted people? As we
mark Pride Month, it's a great time to assess our emotional
support systems and how we communicate our specific needs to family
and friends. The energies of the people we have around us that are
safe, nurturing, and positive can be a huge help as we navigate
the challenges of life! READ MORE HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
7/10-7/16/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Rockell Blu's Birthday at
Quench Lounge, Found Family Collective's Active Shooter/Aggressor
Course taught by Weapon Brand, Metro Events including
+Charged Group and 50 or Better Coffee Talk, TIGLFF
& Daphne Ferraro Present "The Evolution of Drag, Drag
Through the Decades", and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT
Found Family Collective Presents: Active shooter/aggression
defense training taught by Weapon Brand on July 15,
2023 at 11am, We hope you'll never need this training but
we'd rather you have the skills you need in case a gay bar, Drag
story hour, pride event or even your regular workplace should become
the target of active shooter or aggressive violence. 50 FREE
spots available. RSVP & INFO HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
COMMON COURTESY TV 7/12/23
New Episode: We talk with LaQuana
Santiago, a singer and former employee of Zoie's, a once-thriving
business in St. Petersburg, FL, that closed its doors unexpectedly.
Together, we unravel his experiences, the low points, his resilience,
and the lessons learned from the abrupt end of Zoie's. A Conversation
On Modern Society From An LGBTQ+ Perspective! WATCH IT HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Join Us Wednesday, July 12 at 9pm. Karaoke, Trivia
& Show hostess, Rockell Blu turns... no idea!
Celebrate this Queen's special day as she works to make you sound
like a star on this birthday episode of Karaoke & Cocktails.
And with those $4 Lemon Drops, she's a cheap date! Show our
girl some love & have a great time doing it! GET ALL THE INFO
HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
7/6/23. This week: Julius C. Vaughn
talking with them about Meta’s new app Threads, Julius’s
story, their former brand FatMarker, and all things LGBTQIA+
in Tampa Bay! Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY
HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
7/3-7/9/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include:Pride Bowling's 14th Anniversary
special Drag show with Jocelyn Summers, Darcel Stevens,
and Special Guest Hazel E Genevieve, EPIC Generations
55+ Group Events, Jobsite presents LIZZIE,
Found Family Collective and Weapon Brand's: Active Shooter/Aggressor
Training course, Re-Cap of our St Pete Pride and Queer-E-Okee
coverage, and more.. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday,
July 6, 2023, $10 admission includes Unlimited Cosmic Bowling
(10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight DIVA Show featuring
Jocelyn Summers and Special Guests: Darcel Stevens &
Hazel E Genevieve! MORE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
COMMON COURTESY TV 6/28/23
New Episode: Exclusive backstage
pass at St. Pete's Pride! Join us as we chat with the incredibly
talented Adryon and Vanessa, two fabulous singers
who have been touring the US with the amazing Idina Menzel.
Hear all about their incredible experiences, and their excitement
about St. Pete's Pride. A Conversation On Modern Society From
An LGBTQ+ Perspective! WATCH IT HERE |
SPECIAL
EVENT
Fairgrounds St. Pete, Tampa Bay’s premier immersive art and
technology museum, launches its second annual Pride Immersive
Experience with a mesmerizing display of cosmic colors surrounded
by the works of over 70 local and international artists.
Featuring four signature installations transformed by rainbows in
honor of Pride month now through June 30, 2023. GET INFO &
TICKETS
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
6/29/23. This week: Tommy Whitehead
joins us to talk about his role with Tampa Bay Bears, his
new non-profit, Pride Construction Coalition, their story,
and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Opinions and Your
Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
6/26-7/2/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Big Gay Bingo with Alexis
De La Mer at Quench Lounge for the BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
& 88.5 WMNF, St Pete Pride's TRANSTASTIC at
Museum of Fine Arts, QUEER-E-OKEE with Carson Kressley
at the Palladium, METRO Events - Trans Feminine Support
Group, Queer Teen Hangout Night, FREE HIV & STI Testing,
Re-Cap of our St Pete Pride Coverage, and more.. WATCH THE VIDEO
HERE
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ST PETE PRIDE EVENT
St Pete Pride - Come celebrate with us at Transtastic
this Wednesday, June 28th, at 6pm at the Museum
of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida. All are welcome! Join
us for an evening showcasing a variety of talent, artistry, and
more from our community. Guests will meander through both indoor
and outdoor museum spaces enjoying appetizers and a cash bar. GET
INFO & TICKETS HERE |
LOCAL EVENTS
EPIC Generations
June 2023 Events.
Join
them for fun, friendship and support. Events are FREE and open to
all LGBTQ+ seniors 55+ regardless of HIV status. Transportation
is available by request.
MORE INFO HERE
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ST PETE PRIDE EVENT
St Pete Pride
- This Friday night, June 30th, Carson Kressley is
coming to St. Pete to transform the Palladium Theatre
into a super-gay karaoke loung, QUEER-E-OKEE so join
us for this warm, whimsical evening, with comfortable seating and
a full bar. VIP meet-and-greet opportunities are available.
GET TICKETS & INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
6/22/23. This week: we are joined
by Divine AF to talk about their latest release, Flo +
Debb, currently available for streaming! Opinions and Your Calls.
LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
On Tuesday, June 27, Come help support 88.5 WMNF and
The Big Gay Radio Show with a fun night of BOG GAY Bingo
with Alexis De La Mer. We have PRIZES, 50/50 Raffle
and 88.5 WMNF swag and more! Alexis drops her balls at 8:30pm
GET ALL THE INFO HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is proud
to announce a fun-filled afternoon, of the live stage performance
of, The Evolution of Drag-Drag Through the Decades
on July 30th! Glamazon and drag performer/producer Daphne
Ferraro brings her smash hit multimedia drag extravaganza to
St. Pete to remind everyone we are here, we are queer, we
are proud, we matter, and we can’t be erased. GET TICKETS &
INFO HERE |
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
6/19-6/25/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Pride Bowling Special Edition
for Dunedin PRIDE, Pride Night at TD Ballpark in Dunedin,
St Pete Pride's Big Week: Wed - Stonewall Reception
at the James Museum, - Friday Night Concert feat.
Idina Menzel, Sat - TRANSMARCH, Parade & Festival,
Sun - Grand Central Street Fair and Cocktails Main
stage line-up, The BIG GAY BRUNCH with HOT 101.5 and
the BIG GAY RADIO SHOW, a re-cap from our "Halfway
to Holidays" Disney event, and more.. WATCH THE VIDEO
HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, SPECIAL DUNEDIN
PRIDE EDITION Thursday, June 22, 2023, $10 admission
includes Unlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes.
Midnight DIVA Show featuring Jocelyn Summers and Special
Guests: Melanie Minyon & Jade Embers! MORE
INFO HERE |
PRIDE EVENT
St Pete Pride’s popular Sunday street fair is Sunday,
June 25th, 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.
Join us at the Cocktail Main Stage for live entertainment
including Tiffany, Sheena Easton and Tyler
Rayn! GET INFO HERE |
ST PETE PRIDE EVENT
St Pete Pride's Stonewall Reception, June 21, 2023
from
6pm-9pm. Share
light bites, drinks, and entertainment with powerful luminaries
including
St Pete Pride sponsors,
community partners, and government officials as we celebrate our
progress in the beautiful
James Museum and
give credit to those who have made LGBTQ+
Pride
possible. GET
INFO & MORE HERE
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PRIDE EVENT
St Pete Pride's Friday Night Concert is
June 23, 2023
starting at 6pm. This year’s concert will feature Tony Award Winnner
IDINA
MENZEL, Join
us at Janus
LIVE
in St Pete. Tickets are $35.00 and
On Sale NOW. TICKETS & INFO HERE |
LOCAL
EVENT
This
Week at ZOIE'S
Trivia Night, BINGO, Karaoke, DINE N' DRAG,
After Dark, Sunday Brunch and
LIVE
Entertainment every day. A place for everyone! Southern Comfort
food with a Modern Twist. Must-Try Craft Cocktails
& CBD Infused Mocktails.
INFO & MENU HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
6/22/23. This week: we are joined
by Divine AF to talk about their latest release, Flo +
Debb, currently available for streaming! Opinions and Your Calls.
LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
6/12-6/18/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Found Family Collective's: PROTECT
THE QMMUNITY Benefit Show at Crowbar, St Pete
Pride's: SHADES OF PRIDE all day event at The
Factory, Ticket Giveaway, PRIDE Yoga (The Mindful
Prof LLC) at Studio Flava for "Queer Expression St Pete", Rainbow
Recreation's: Un-Corking Diversity Wine tasting event, and more.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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PRIDE EVENT
Saturday, June 24th Get ready for St Pete Pride’s
21st Year! TRANS MARCH, Parade and Festival. To honor
our history, celebrate our community, and create an accessible,
safe place for members of the LGBTQ+ community, St Pete
Pride will be hosting the largest Pride festival to date.
This is a free event and open to the public. GET INFO
AND MORE HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
COMMON COURTESY TV 6/14/23
New Episode: When should schools
start discussing same-sex relationships and gender identity? How
can we ensure LGBTQI+ students feel supported and have access to
the right resources? In this thought-provoking episode, we dive
into these essential questions with the help of our special guest
co-host, Dr. Byron Green, Vice President of St
Pete Pride. A Conversation On Modern Society From An LGBTQ+
Perspective! WATCH IT HERE
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CONTEST
ENTER NOW TO WIN
a Pair of Tickets to the Friday Night Concert featuring
Idina Menzel at Jannus LIVE in St. Pete. Friday, June
23, 2023. Contest open to those 18+ and there will be 2 winners
and ends 6/19/23. GET ALL THE DETAILS HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
6/15/23. This week: St Pete
Pride Grand Marshals, Alex Quinto (Alice Marie Gripp),
a middle school guidance counselor and GLSEN Educator of the
Year, to talk about their story, the effects of The Don’t
Say Gay Law, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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ST PETE PRIDE EVENT
St Pete
Pride Presents: SHADES OF PRIDE a Juneteenth Celebration Hosted
by TS Madison, June 17, 2023 from 3pm-3am at
The FACTORY St Pete. There are multiple events scheduled
througout the day and night. This is a FREE Event fgor those
18+. GET INFO & MORE HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
June 17, 2023 at 10am Come celebrate Pride month by
moving your body for a good cause. Queer yoga instructors in the
area are putting together a yoga charity event in Tampa to benefit
Queer Expression St Pete. The theme of the event, “Strength
in Solidarity,” is inspired by NYC Pride. GET TICKETS
& INFO HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
June 15, 2023 Protect the Qmmunity: A Concert Benefiting
Found Family Collective at the CROWBAR in Ybor. Do You
Love music? Want to fund the work to enrich the lives of the LGBTQ
Qmmunity? Join us for a local concert with some awesome bands!
GET TICKETS & INFO |
SPECIAL EVENT
Father's Day isn't easy for everyone. If your father has
passed away, or if he just doesn't accept you being gay bi or trans,
or if your relationship with him is complicated and you need some
place to be, Found Family Collective is hosting a free event
on Fathers Day. Please share! No one should be alone in their grief.
GET TICKETS & INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
"Uncorking Diversity" A Wine Tasting Celebration of Minority-Owned
Wineries on Monday, June 19. This event celebrates the
diversity of our community with a focus on minority-owned wineries,
LGBTQ+, women-owned wineries, and African-American
winemakers. There will be entertainment throughout the night. Come
support a great cause and benefiting non-profit The FitzLane
Project. GET MORE INFO HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
6/8/23. This week: We were able
to raise our total for this pledge drive to over $1,300 for
WMNF Community Radio and we had a great time doing it while
celebrating Chris’s birthday! Thank you so much to all of our donors
and listeners who tune in every week! Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
COMMON COURTESY TV 6/7/23
New Episode: What does it truly
mean to create an inclusive space for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community,
particularly for trans performers? Tune in as we examine the ongoing
battle for equality and recognition for everyone in the LGBTQ+
community, and celebrate our differences in this insightful
and thought-provoking episode. A Conversation On Modern Society
From An LGBTQ+ Perspective! WATCH IT HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
6/5-6/11/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Our Newest column: Lissa Bradford's, PERSONAL
POWER: Tools and Tips, the Bear Pride Glow Party at
Quench Lounge with a pop-up BULGE shop to gear up, the
St Pete Pride Grand Marshals announced, LGBTQ+ Youth & Family
Day, also tickets on sale now for all events, a re-cap from
the Fairgrounds St Pete's Immersive Pride Experience,
and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE |
ST PETE PRIDE EVENT
LGBTQ+ Youth and Family Day, June 10, 2023 from 10am-2pm.This
joy-filled event will bring thousands of LGBTQ+ youth, queer families
and allies to North Straub Park for this one-of-a-kind Pride
event. Last year’s event was a remarkable reflection of St. Pete’s
diverse and open-minded community, with many of the attendees being
ally families. Guests will enjoy family-focused activities, vendors,
and main stage performances. GET INFO & MORE HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
COMMON COURTESY TV 5/31/23
New Episode: Gulfport Pride kicks
off Pride Month this weekend and Benefits Local Organization, LGBTQ
Resource Center; we talk to President, Susan Gore this
week! Susan fills us in on Gulfport Florida PRIDE 2023; we
also learn about the work amazing from the resource center! ArtOUT,
ReadOUT, and more! Saturday, June 3 all along Beach
Blvd S in downtown Gulfport! The festival goes from 10a
to 8p, followed by the after-parties! WATCH
THE REPLAY HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
6/1/23. This week: Latrice
Royale was absolutely enchanting!!!! Thank you so much to Latrice
for joining us and thank you so much to Ruth Eckerd Hall
for making this interview happen! Check out our exclusive interview
with Latrice and catch Latrice Royale at The Nancy and
David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre this Saturday, June 3rd!
Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Come OUT St Pete is Proud to Present our 5th Annual 2023
Pride Game experience at Tropicana Field! Join Us on June
10th @ 4:10 PM as your Tampa Bays Rays host the Texas
Rangers to Celebrate Pride in The Rays Club & Suites! Only 35
tickets available so get them while they last! MORE INFO
& PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
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ST PETE PRIDE EVENT
GET NUDE: DRIPPIN' IN MELANIN, June 10, 2023 A St.
Pete Pride Party, you DEFINITELY don't want to miss this year.
A room full of the most beautiful, flyest Black Queer Women in all
of Florida dressed in their grown & sexy shades of melanin. GET
INFO & MORE HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday,
June 1, 2023, $10 admission includes Unlimited Cosmic
Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight DIVA Show featuring
Jocelyn Summers and Special Guests: Esme Russell &
Amamnda D'Hrod! MORE INFO HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
5/29-6/4/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Pride Bowling Night at Dunedin
Lanes with a Drag show feat. Jocelyn Summers, Amanda
D'Hrod & Esme Russell, St Pete Pride's Kick-Off
Block Party, Contest Alert: Win Tickets for the Friday Night
Concert feat. Idina Menzel, PRIDE at Pickled in
Pasco, Save The Date: Rainbow Recreation's "Uncorking Diversity",
and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
|
PRIDE EVENT
St Pete Pride KICK OFF BLOCK PARTY, June 2, 2023. Start
off Pride Month right on Central Avenue from the 22nd to the
23rd Blocks. This FREE Event is happening from 7-10pm
includes music, entertainment, and more! GET MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE at Pickled! Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 1-4pm!
Let's bring some Pride to Pasco this June! You
can make a rainbow suncatcher with all the proceeds going to The
Trevor Project. We will have tshirts from The Key 2 Merch
and raising money for Equality Florida. Please bring
your flags to hang along US-41. GET INFO & DIRECTIONS |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
6/1/23. This week: Latrice
Royale was absolutely enchanting!!!! Thank you so much to Latrice
for joining us and thank you so much to Ruth Eckerd Hall
for making this interview happen! Check out our exclusive interview
with Latrice and catch Latrice Royale at The Nancy and
David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre this Saturday, June 3rd!
Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
|
LOCAL EVENTS
EPIC Generations
May 2023 Events.
Join
them for fun, friendship and support. Events are FREE and
open to all LGBTQ+ seniors 55+ regardless of HIV status.
Transportation is available by request.
MORE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
5/25/23. This week: Brianna
Summers to talk about thier story and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa
Bay! Ticket giveawat to see Latrice Royale! Thank you so much Ruth
Eckerd Hall and Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre. Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
|
DIGITAL REPLAY
COMMON COURTESY TV 5/17/23
New Episode: Recently
Co-Organizing #drag2talle,
Local Drag Star And LGBTQ+ Activist, Brianna
Summers Guest
Star! Brianna talks about producing shows in Florida with upcoming
laws introduced in legislation. Hot
Topic Of The Week - Hernando
County Teacher Under Investigation For Showing The Disney Movie
"Strange World" to
a Fifth-grade classroom. WATCH
THE REPLAY HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
5/22-5/28/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include:Drag Bingo at ZOIE'S with
Alexis De La Mer for Diversity Arts, Beach Party with
Juno Vibranz at Quench Lounge, St Pete Pride's Friday
Night Concert Announcement, the Kick Off Block Party with
a special message from Nicole Berman, Business Owners get
in our Directory for FREE and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
|
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
5/18/23. This week: We
can’t wait to talk with Jay Miah, Blu Dream.
It’s Bryan’s Birthday Special! For his birthday,
we are bringing in Tampa Bay’s best performers to talk about all
things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT
Found Family Collective Presents it's second LGBTQ+ Self
-Defense course, FREE to attend. Saturday, May 20,
2023 at CrossFit ABF in Clearwater. RSVP & MORE INFO
HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
TIGLFF's
A-List Film Series pick for May is "Love! Valour! Compassion!".
Showing May 21, 2023 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
|
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
5/15-5/21/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: St Pete Pride Grand Marshal Nominations
and their All-Access Ticket Raffle, TIGLFF's A-List Film
at Greenlight Cinema, The Big Gay Pool Party at Casa
del Merman for The Big Gay Radio Show, Tampa Fringe
Holdover shows and more. . WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
|
LOCAL EVENT
Join 88.5 FM WMNF Community Radio, The Big Gay Radio Show,
and Casa Del Merman,for the BIG GAY POOL PARY! There
will be a 50/50 raffle benefiting The Big Gay Radio Show and WMNF
Community Radio, as well as complimentary grilled hotdogs, Caribbean
Punch and beer! GET MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
The Tampa Fringe HOLDOVER Shows! Six of the Best Selling
and Award Winners are back fro one more performance.. Join us May
19–21 in historic Ybor City! GET SHOW INFO, TICEKTS, &
MORE HERE |
LOCAL NEWS
St Pete Pride Grand Marshal Nominations are open now! Whether
their work is in social justice, health & wellness, education, ciliv
rights, economic equality, or community building, we want to honor
those that are seen as role models, change-makers, and leaders.
Nominations will be open from May 11 through May 20th.
GET INFO & LINK TO VOTE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
5/11/23. This week: Karly Johnson
from the band CRØWNZ
will be joining us to talk about the story behind their band and
their upcoming events! CRØWNZ is one of the many talented
performers who will be entertaining audiences during this years
St Pete Pride events! Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
COMMON COURTESY TV 5/10/23
New Episode: Nikki Silva Guest
Stars and shares their Experience At A Local Venue; bravely sharing
her story. Inspired By Lilith Black's Story, We Receive an Anonymous
Viewer Letter From A Community Member Sharing Their Experience.
WATCH
THE REPLAY HERE
|
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
5/8-5/14/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Tampa FRINGE 2023, EPIC Generations
Group Events, Happy Mother's Day, Found Family Collective's
Mourning Mother's Day event, Come Out St Pete's Pool
Party Fundraiser at Casa del Merman, checking out BULGE
2.0 and moreWATCH THE VIDEO HERE
|
LOCAL EVENT
The 7th annual performing arts festival! The Tampa Fringe
is an international festival of indie performance: From stand
up and improv, to theatre and dance, to
weird performance art — at reasonable rates, so you can
watch’em all! Join us May 10–14 in historic Ybor
City! GET SHOW INFO, TICEKTS, & MORE HERE
|
LOCAL EVENT
Join Come OUT St Pete at Casa de Merman on Sunday,
May 14, for our Pool Party T-dance Fundraiser! Starring
our 2023 Royal Court Rockell Blu, Adam Cole, and
Ceazia Giovanni Kreshe! Pool Games, 50/50 raffle, hot dogs w/fixins,
refreshments and More! Event is 18+ with a $20 cover for a day of
fun in the sun! GET INFO HERE
|
LOCAL EVENT
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
5/4/23. This week: 2022-2023, Miss
Florida Royal Pride of Nations Newcomer, Keirra Ka'oir Summers,
to talk about their story and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay!
Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT
Mother's Day isn't easy. If your mother has passed away,
or if she just doesn't accept you being gay bi or trans, or if your
relationship with her is complicated and you need some place to
be, Found Family Collective is hosting a free event on Mothers
Day. Please share! No one should be alone in their grief.
GET TICKETS & INFO HERE
|
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
5/1-5/7/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Opening of BULGE Apparel & Gifts 2nd
Store in St Pete, Pride Bowling at Dunedin Lanes with
Jocelyn Summers, Veronica Vixen & Brianna Summers,
88.5 WMNF's Tropical Heatwave at the Cuban Club, Tampa
FRINGE 2023, Found Family Collective's Mother's Day event,
and more. On location: ZIPPERS Bar in Gulfport. and
more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
|
DIGITAL REPLAY
COMMON COURTESY TV 5/3/23
New Episode: Lilith
Black, shares her story about working at the Bay Area's
Recent Addition To Down Town St Petersburg... Episode
may have been removed from YouTube. A Cease and Desist was issued
to Shawn Nicolas and Common Courtesy TV in reagrds to this Episode.
WATCH
THE REPLAY HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Tropical Heatwave is BACK and it’s HOTTER than EVER! On May
6, 2023 in Ybor. You do NOT want to miss the return of
88.5 WMNF’s signature event and one of Florida’s favorite
music festivals. Musical guests include: Shemekia Copeland,
Eilen Jewell Band, Seratones, GA-20 and more! GET TICKETS
& INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, May
4, 2023, $10 admission includes Unlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am)
includes shoes. Midnight DIVA Show featuring Jocelyn Summers and
Special Guests: Veronica Vixen & Brianna Summers!
MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENTS
EPIC Generations
April 2023 Events.
Join them for fun, friendship and support. Events are FREE
and open to all LGBTQ+ seniors 55+ regardless of HIV status.
Transportation is available by request. MORE INFO HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
4/24-4/30/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Bingo Night with Alexis De La Mer
at ZOIE'S benefiting CAMP OUT, Dining Out for
Life at Habana Cafe and Quench Lounge raising
money for EPIC, The MX St Pete Pride Pageant at
USF St Petersburg, Final week for The Outshine Film Festival
Miami Edition Closing Night, and more.. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
|
LOCAL EVENT
Drag Queen Bingo with Alexis De La Mer at ZOIE'S
on April 26th, starting at 6pm. Win great prizes and
have a great time supporting CAMP OUT. GET MORE INFO HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
The ReVue Show After Party for
the MX St Pete Pride Pageant. Come watch the winnders perform
and enjoy and enjoy some late night food and drinks. MORE INFO
HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
4/27/23. This week: We
will be joined by St Pete Pride Executive Director, Nicole Berman,
Miss St. Pete Pride 2023, Delores T. Van-Cartier, and St.
Pete Pride Board Member, Darius Lightsey, to talk about their
story, the upcoming Mx. St. Pete Pride Pageant, the future
of St. Pete Pride, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Topics
Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY
HERE
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THE
TAMPA FRINGE SHOWS:
Festival Runs May 10-14, 2023 |
The Sack: A Play on Superheroes
May 11 at 10:30pm
May 13 at 5:00pm
May 14 at 8:30pm
|
Tampa News Force
Live
May 11 at 8:45pm
May 12 at 10:30pm
May 13 at10:30pm |
The Barn Identity
May 12 at 10:30pm
May 13 at 6:45pm
May 14 at 3:30pm |
Breakneck:
Romeo & Juliet
May 10 at 9:00pm
May 13 at 9:30pm
May 14 at 4:45pm |
Lightbringer 2
The Chase
May 11 at 10:45pm
May 12 at 8:45pm
May 13 at 1:45pm
|
The Broken
Penis Story
May 12 at 8:30pm
May 13 at 4:45pm
Mat 14 at 1:30pm
|
Rat Man
Happy Place
May 11 at 7:15pm
May 13 at 8:30pm
May 14 at 1:45pm |
Stroke of Genius Pantomime Masturbation Throughout Performing
Arts History
May 12 at 10:30pm
May 13 at 6:15pm
May 14 at 1:45pm
|
My Year of
Saying No
May
11 at 7:00pm
May 13 at 10:00pm
May 14 at 3:15pm
|
|
SPECIAL EVENT
MX ST PETE PRIDE PAGEANT 2023
Join us, April 30th for a night of incredible entertainment,
music, and fierce competition featuring the best of the area's local
entertainers! Get ready to be dazzled by a grand display of creative
costumes, highly artistic performances, and more sparkle than you
can imagine! GET INFO & TICKETS HERE
|
LOCAL EVENT
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
4/20/23. This week: Dylan
Todd, a Central Florida photographer, currently working with
Watermark Magazine, and Angelique Young-Cavalier,
co-host of the show Common Courtesy TV and one of the many
leaders stepping up for the Drag 2 Talle March on the Florida
Capital. . Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE
|
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Peacock releases new Trailer for upcoming series THE GENTLE
ART OF SWEDISH DEATH CLEANING. Inspired by the International
Bestselling Book by Margareta Magnusson, the 8-Episode
Series Premieres April 27. WATCH THE TRAILER HERE
|
SPECIAL EVENT
OUTshine Film Fetival Miami Edition is April 20-30, 2023.
Grab your overnight bag and head to Miami. GREAT Staycation Special
Room rates for Tampa Travelers. CHECK OUT THE GREAT RATES HERE
|
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
InterPride, the non-profit organization that licenses the
iconic WorldPride™ brand, announced today that it will honor Joel
Kim Booster, Fran Drescher, Laith Ashley, and
Pride 365 at the inaugural InterPride Global Gala
for their collective efforts in bringing LGBTQ+ issues into the
cultural consciousness. The event is April 29th. GET TICKETS
& MORE INFO HERE
|
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
4/17-4/23/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: KARAOKE Night with Rockell Blu
at Quench Lounge, Weekly Digital Replays of Common Courtesy
TV and THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW, "Exercise Your Pride"
benefiting METRO, WMNF's Tropical Heatwave
Concert in May, Drag2Talle Rally Re-cap, and more. WATCH
THE VIDEO HERE
|
SPECIAL EVENT
Fundraising Event for METRO. Come out on Saturday, April
22 and Exercise Your Pride with a FREE Donation
based fitness class. Your trainer is Ryan with CrossFit
ABF. Come show your support and spend quality time with like
minded people. GET MORE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
COMMON COURTESY TV 4/11/23
New Episode: We chat with the local
artist Russell X Mania! To discuss the HOT TOPICS and more! WATCH
THE REPLAY HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Join Rockell Blu at Quench Lounge on Wednesday
4/19 night for KARAOKE and COCKTAILS. The Mic is yours starting
at 9pm. Drink Specials. GET MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
4/13/23. This week: P.J. Salas, owner of Bulge
Apparel & Gifts and Morgan Le Shade, owner of Black
Rose Photography, joining us this week to help celebrate the
beautiful Topics Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
4/10-4/16/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Drag Queen Bingo w/ Alexis De La
Mer at Quench for THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW,
Drag2Talle Fundraisers at City Side Lounge w/ host
Ericka PC, the Drag2Talle Rally, Tampa Fringe Festival
Tickets and Shows in May, OUTshine Film Festival MIAMI Edition
with stay-cation discounts, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
|
LOCAL EVENT
Tuesday, April 10, at 8pm. Come support THE BIG GAY RADIO
SHOW with a fun night of Drag Queen Bingo hosted by Alexis
De La Mer. Ton's of prizes, Swag, a 50/50 and LOTS of FUN! GET
ALL THE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
COMMON COURTESY TV 4/4/23
New Episode: Want to have your
say?
Join Us Tonight As We talk LGBTQ+ Culture and Society In Our Modern
World!!.
WATCH THE REPLAY HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
SUPPORT OUR LOCAL DRAG & TRANSGENDER FAMILY - Ways to
help: April 13th Fundraiser at City Sisw Lounge, Drag
2 Talle Rally on April 15th, Purchase a T-shirt or
Sponsor someone to go. GET ALL THE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
4/6/23. This week: Come OUT St Pete Longsteth Family
scolarship winner Jamie to talk with us about her story
and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Topics Include: News, Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
4/3-4/9/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Pride Bowling at Dunedin Lanes,
how you can support our local DRAG2TALLE group, Fundraiser
at Enigma, "Drag 2 Talle" Rally in Tampa, T-shirt
sales and "Drag Queen March" bus tickets, METRO
Free HIV & STI Testing, Save the Date - MX St Pete
Pride Pageant, and more.. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE |
DIGITAL
REPLAY
COMMON COURTESY TV 3/28/23
New Episode: Want
to have your say?
Join Us Tonight As We talk LGBTQ+ Culture and Society In Our Modern
World!!.
WATCH THE REPLAY HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
3/30/23. This week: Momma Ashley Rose from
the Rose Dynasty Foundation to talk with us about their story
and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Topics Include: News, Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday,
April 6, 2023, $10 admission includes Unlimited Cosmic
Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight DIVA Show featuring
Jocelyn Summers, Darcel Stevens Special Guests:
Jade Embers & Esme Russell! MORE INFO HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
3/27-4/2/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: TIGLFF's Transgender Film Festival,
the VIP Reception at THRIVE, Opening Night at Green
Light Cinema, Come Out St Pete's Spring Fling at ZOIES,
Metro Events, OUTshine Film Festival Miami Stay-cation
options, Re-cap of Tampa Pride, and more. On location at
Tampa Pride 2023. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
|
SPECIAL EVENT
TIGLFF is proud to announce the Annual Tampa Bay Transgender
Film Festival, Starting March 31, 2023! The vision is
to create space grounded in and centered around the transgender
community, support those in film who support our community, and
to share these films with our allies. This year both in-person
events & screenings as well as virtual screenings. TICKETS
& INFO HERE
|
LOCAL EVENT
Come Out St Pete's Spring Fling T-Dance Fundraiser
is on April 2, 2023 at Zoies. The show starts at
5:30 with entertainment from the Royal Court. GET ALL TH
INFO HERE
|
DIGITAL REPLAY
COMMON COURTESY TV 3/21/23
New Season: Local
Bay Area Drag Star, Christi Spice, guest stars! We Open Up
About The Movement "Drag Is Not A Crime"!.
WATCH THE REPLAY HERE |
LOCAL EVENTS
EPIC Generations
March 2023 Events. Join
them for fun, friendship and support. Events are FREE and
open to all LGBTQ+ seniors 55+ regardless of HIV status.
Transportation is available by request. MORE INFO HERE
|
LOCAL EVENT
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
3/16/23. This week: It was fantastic having both Found
Family Collective and Weapon Brand Self-Defense on the
show this week to discuss the importance behind their self defense
training class, FREE for the LGBTQ+ community! Topics
Include: News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY
HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
Busch Gardens
Tampa Bay’s Food &
Wine Festival will offer guests a one-of-a-kind experience of
flavor and rhythm from various latitudes of the world. Beginning
on March 10, the highly anticipated event will provide guests
with an elevated culinary experience and the opportunity to enjoy
live musical performances from some of the most popular artists
in the entertainment industry. GET ALL THE INFO HERE
|
LOCAL EVENT
Come OUT St Pete is Proud to Present our 5th Annual 2023
Pride Game experience at Tropicana Field! Join Us on
June 10th @ 4:10 PM as your Tampa Bays Rays host
the Texas Rangers to Celebrate Pride in The Rays
Club & Suites! Only 35 tickets available so get them
while they last! MORE INFO & PURCHASE TICKETS HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
3/20-3/26/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: PRIDE DANCE PARTY Contest, Tampa Pride
VIP Sponsor Party at Busch Gardens, the complete list
of Tampa Pride events, TIGLFF's A-List Film Series, Jobsite's
MISERY added shows, advertise with us for FREE,
and more., and more. On location at The Green Light Cinema.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
|
LOCAL EVENT
TIGLFF's A-List Film Series
pick for March is At The End Of The Day. Showing
March 26, 2023 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
|
SPECIAL EVENT
Tampa Pride 2023
March Complete List of Events. Join us for: Interfaith Pride
Service, VIP Sponsor Party, Diversity Pride Parade,
Street Festival, PRIDE At Night and more. Follow #TampaPride2023.
We’re looking forward to seeing you soon! GET ALL THE INFO HERE
|
SPECIAL EVENT
It's time to celebrate your pride in a BIG WAY! Join thousands
of your friends for a MASSIVE Gay Pride Dance Party right
in the center of all the action! 2 HUGE rooms for dancing and mingling
PLUS a fun game room to celebrate in! This premier party takes place
on Saturday, March 25th. TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE |
CONTEST
Enter to Win a Pair of Armbands to The PRIDE Dance Party
on March 25, 2023! |
SPECIAL EVENT
GIRL PRIDE TAMPA RETURNS FOR 2023! March 25th, 2023
- 1:00PM at the newly remodeled Crowbar. A Darlene
Herrick & TWIRLGIRL Event - Featuring
Sarah Peacock and other live performances by Shevonne,
Stephanie Callahan with her new band "NEW RULES',
and DJ Ace Vedo spinning all your favorite dance music, TICKETS
& INFO HERE |
DIGITAL EVENT
OUTSHINE AT-HOME
CHRISSY JUDY streaming MAR 15 - 22. Judy’s
been described as many things: a free spirit, a daydreamer, a boy-crazy
hot mess. But this is going to be the summer it all comes together
for this ambitious, 30-something drag queen/cater-waiter and his
best friend, Chrissy. MORE INFO & WATCH THE TRAILER |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
3/13-3/19/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Dine N' Drag at Zoies (The Legends
- Joey Brooks, Esme Russell, Felicity Lane and
Melanie Minyon), OUTshine at Home Presents: CHRISSY
JUDY, Official Girl Pride Tampa at the Crowbar, EPIC
Generations Group Events, Jobsite's MISERY opens this
week, Re-cap of our Busch Gardens trip and more. On location at
Busch Gardens for the Food & Wine Festival. WATCH
THE VIDEO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
3/9/23. This week: We are so excited to have St. Pete
artist, John Gascot on our show tonight to talk about Pride
at The Village, his story, and more! Celebrate our first show
as Watermark WAVE Award winners! ! Topics Include:
News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
DINE N' DRAG
March 17, 2023 at ZOIE'S. Join us for St. Patty's
with a show featuring the most iconic performers from the local
bay area, Joey Brooks, Esme Russell, Felicity Lane
& Melanie Minyon. 2 shows at 6:30pm & 8:30pm
Reservations Highly Recommended. GET MORE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
COMMON COURTESY TV 3/7/23
New Season: Our
1st Interview Special Guest: Matt Colunga the Owner
of Johnson's Tampa
Do we all have some common misconceptions about Male Exotic
Dancing?
Ever wondered what it's like to work in the industry? Matt
and the Co-Hosts unpack common misconceptions and myths about the
world of exotic dancers.
WATCH THE REPLAY HERE |
SPECIAL REPORT
ONLINE 3/10/23
We visited EPCOT for the International Flower &
Garden Festival for Media Day on March 1st. Check
out our coverage of the event and more. The Festival runs though
July 5, 2023. READ OUR REPORT HERE |
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
SCREAM VI In Theaters March 10, 2023. Check
out the New Featurette. Interviews include: Melissa Barrera,
Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Jenna Ortega, Courtney Cox, Directors
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillet, AND Executive Producer,
CHAD VILLELLA. Only in theaters. WATCH THE FEATURETTE
HERE
|
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
3/6-3/12/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Drag Bingo for The Big Gay Radio
Show, Tampa Pride & Tampa Bay Lightning's
PRIDE NIGHT, WAVE Awards Re-Cap, SCREAM VI Featurette,
TIGLFF 3rd Annual Transgender Film Festival, PRIDE
Dace Party, New Contest and more. On location at EPCOT
for the International Flower & Garden Festival. WATCH
THE VIDEO HERE
|
LOCAL EVENT
Tampa Pride Meeting Monday 3/6 at 6:30pm in Ybor for the
monthly meeting where everyone comes together to share updates and
you can share your ideas! LAST MEETIN BEFORE PRIDE. MORE
INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
3/2/23. This week: Volunteer hosts Bryan and
Chris are joined by Mr. Vyn Suazion to talk about
his story and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Topics Include:
News, Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
On March 7, Come help support 88.5 WMNF and The
Big Gay Radio Show with a fun night of Drag Queen Bingo with
Alexis De La Mer. We have PRIZES, 50/50 Raffle and 88.5
WMNF swag! GET ALL THE INFO HERE
|
SPECIAL EVENT
Tampa Pride Event
The Lightning will host their sixth annual Pride Night
on Tuesday, March 7th when they host the Philadelphia
Flyers at AMALIE Arena. In conjunction with the National
Hockey League and You Can Play, the Lightning will dedicate
the game to celebrate inclusion of everyone in the sport. MORE
INFO & TICKETS HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
2/27-3/5/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include Pride Bowling, Tampa Pride Grand Marshals Gala,
WAVE Awards Party, Jobsite's MISERY and more. On location at
Wright's Sunday Farmers Market in New Port Richey.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
|
LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, March
2, 2023, $10 admission includes Unlimited Cosmic Bowling
(10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight DIVA Show featuring
Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass, Darcel Stevens
& Hazel Embers Genevieve!
MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
2/23/23. This week: It was WMNF Community Radio’s
Pledge Drive and we had such a great time raising money for
88.5 FM, WMNF Community Radio! Topics Include: News,
Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
Watermark's Tampa Bay WAVE party is Friday, March
3, 2023. Be sure to clear your schedule and join us at Metro
Inclusive Health at 7pm in Tampa to celebrate with the
winners! GET MORE INFO HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT 
Get your tickets to Tampa Pride Grand Marshal Gala on Thursday,
March 2, at 6:30pm. Performance by Shavonne! Join
us as we celebrate community members and businesses who support
and strengthen the diversity of our community. GET TICKETS &
INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Tampa Pride Meeting Monday 2/13 at 6:30pm in
Ybor for the monthly meeting where everyone comes together to share
updates and you can share your ideas! On the agenda: Pride Festival,
Volunteering, Pride @Night Concert, and the Parade. MORE
INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Come celebrate Mardi Gras on Saturday the 18th for
the VFW's (Post 39) Annual Fundraiser, doors open
at 7 and the Drag Show begins at 9pm, featuring Rockell
Blu, Cleo Patra, Ripp Lee and more. Costumes and
Masks are encouraged. MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Drag Queen Bingo with Alexis De La Mer at Quench
Lounge on February 14th, 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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LOCAL EVENT
February's TIGLFF Community A-List Programmer is Eunice
Fisher; she was the 2013 recipient of TIGLFF's Distinguished
Friend of the Festival Award. Eunice's pick is Desert Hearts.
This is an In-Person Only event on February 19 at the Green
Light Cinema. Please join us for a great film, great time, and
a great sense of community. GET TICKETS & INFO HERE
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LOCAL NEWS
The Tampa Pride 2023 Grand Marshals have been selected! The
community is built on individuals who make a difference and we are
proud to celebrate this group. CHECK OUT THE LIST HERE |
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LOCAL NEWS
SAVE THE DATE
St Pete Pride will host events every weekend in June. St
Pete Pride Weekend, being held June 23-25, 2023, includes
the June 23rd Friday Night Concert, June 24th TransMarch,
Parade & Festival, and June 25th Street Fair.
MORE INFO HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
2/20-2/26/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include OUTshine at Home, Common Courtesy TV, Metro HIV
& STI FREE Testing, Come Out St Pete, and more. On location
at THE KITCHEN in Dunedin. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE |
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LOCAL EVENT
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
2/16/23. This week's Special Guest: Taylor
from Harmony Health Care Orlando. Topics Include: News, Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
OUTshine At Home - for Black History Month Presents
- Black As U R. Filmmaker Michael Rice addresses the
trans/homophobia within the Black community by magnifying the stories
of Black LGBTQ+ people and their contributions to the Black liberation
movement. FREE Film - Online February 17-26, 2023 GET VIRTUAL
TICKET HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT
DINO & DRAGONS, Now through February 26, 2023.
Nearly 100 life-size dinosaurs, along with a few dragons, are taking
over the small town of New Port Richey and the field at the
Harry Schwettman Education Center near Downtown - an event 65
million years in the making. SAVE $5.00 OFF Tickets Exclusive
Code. GET TICKETS & INFO HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
2/13-2/19/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include Tampa Pride Meeting, BIG GAY RADIO SHOW, Mardi
Gras Party, OUTshine at Home, TIGLFF A-List Film Series, and
more. On location at the Dino and Dragons Exhibit in New
Port Richey. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
COMMON COURTESY TV 2/7/23
Special Edition Happy Black History Month! This Week Spotlight:
Civil Rights Activist: Bayard Rustin! A New Series
"Black #lgbtqia History 101", A Few Facts On Some Key
Figures That Helped Shape Our Country, Specifically The Black #lgbtqcommunity!
WATCH THE REPLAY HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
2/9/23. This week the dancers from Johnsons Tampa
on the show to talk about their story and how they ended up working
at Tampa Bay’s only gay male strip club. Topics Include: News, Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Tampa Pride Meeting Monday 2/13 at 6:30pm in
Ybor for the monthly meeting where everyone comes together to share
updates and you can share your ideas! On the agenda: Pride Festival,
Volunteering, Pride @Night Concert, and the Parade. MORE
INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Come celebrate Mardi Gras on Saturday the 18th for
the VFW's (Post 39) Annual Fundraiser, doors open
at 7 and the Drag Show begins at 9pm, featuring Rockell
Blu, Cleo Patra, Ripp Lee and more. Costumes and
Masks are encouraged. MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Drag Queen Bingo with Alexis De La Mer at Quench
Lounge on February 14th, 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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LOCAL EVENT
February's TIGLFF Community A-List Programmer is Eunice
Fisher; she was the 2013 recipient of TIGLFF's Distinguished
Friend of the Festival Award. Eunice's pick is Desert Hearts.
This is an In-Person Only event on February 19 at the Green
Light Cinema. Please join us for a great film, great time, and
a great sense of community. GET TICKETS & INFO HERE
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LOCAL NEWS
The Tampa Pride 2023 Grand Marshals have been selected! The
community is built on individuals who make a difference and we are
proud to celebrate this group. CHECK OUT THE LIST HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
2/6-2/12/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include WAVES Last Days to VOTE, Babes & Bulges, Tampa
Pride meeting, WMNF's HEATWAVE, St Pete Pride and more. On
location at Pasco Pride 2023 at Herritage Park. WATCH
THE VIDEO HERE |
SPECIAL REPORT
2023 WATERMARK WAVE'S: FINAL ROUND
Thank You for your Nominations! Tampa Bay Gay made it into the FINALS
#7 & #8. Over the last few weeks, Watermark
asked thier loyal readers to nominate who you think is among the
best of the best in Tampa Bay's LGBTQ community and
here are your Top 5. Now it is time to pick your favorites.
Voting Ends: Feb 10, 2023 MORE INFO & VOTE HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
The Event Space at Bulge on February 10th presents
BABES & BULGES Hosted by Morgan LaShade and performances
by Keirra Ka'oir Summers, Zenon TeaVee and Silver
Foxx . Tickets on Sale Now! MORE INFO HERE |
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Available on Peacock: SPOILER ALERT is a heartwarming,
funny, and life-affirming story that follows the 14-year love affair
between entertainment journalist Michaeal (Jim Parsons) and
his photographer partner, Kit (Ben Aldridge). WATCH THE
TRAILER HERE |
LOCAL NEWS
The Tampa Pride Foundation Scholarship is LIVE! Scholarships
of up to $1,500 will be awarded to LGBTQ+ students -
deadline is April 30th. Use at College or Trade School. APPLY
ONLINE AND INFO HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
1/30-2/5/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Pride Bowling, METRO Events, Pasco Pride, Florida
Entertainer of the Year, WAVES and more. On location at ZOIE'S
in St Pete.. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Drag Queen Bingo Night
for Pasco Pride on Sunday, January 31st at Creative
Grape Wine Bar in St Pete. 10 Games, 10 Great Prizes. 50/50
and more. All money raised goes to help Pasco Pride 2023. GET
MORE INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at
Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, February 2, 2023, $10
admission includes Uunlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes
shoes. Midnight DIVA Show featuring Jocelyn Summers, Dena
Cass, Darcel Stevens & Jade Embers! MORE INFO
HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
The 2023 Pasco Pride Festival will be February 4, 2023
at Heritage Park in Land O’ Lakes, from 12 to 6pm.
The 5th Annual Festival will once again be hosted in beautuful Central
Pasco. Vendors and Volunteers are still needed. MORE INFO HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
Are you ready for THE Drag Pageant of the year? Florida Entertainer
of the Year Sunday, February 5th 2023 The RITZ Ybor. $5000
1st place Cash Prize! Tickets available NOW. Special Guests
include: RuPaul's Drag Race Winner Trinity The Tuck & Special
Guest Kylie Sonique Love . GET TICKETS & INFO HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
1/23-1/29/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: WATERMARK WAVE Finals Round, Florida Entertainer
Of The Year Pageant, Tampa Pride Scholarship, Pasco Pride Bingo,
Metro Events, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Drag Queen Bingo Night for Pasco Pride on Sunday,
January 29th at Hamburger Mary's Clearwater. 10 Games,
10 Great Prizes. 50/50 and more. All money raised goes to help Pasco
Pride 2023. GET MORE INFO HERE |
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
SCREAM VI - New Trailer,
Poster, & First Look Images Released. Following the latest
Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and
start a fresh chapter. Only in Theaters on March 10, 2023.
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
1/16-1/22/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events area happeing in the Tampa Bay
Area. Events Include: Tampa Fringe, TIGLFF A-List Film, Tampa
Pride's ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN, Pasco Pride, and more.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
TIGLFF's A-List Film Series pick for January is is
TRICK. Showing January 22, 2023 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 |
SPECIAL EVENT
FABULOUS FRINGE: A Speakeasy Gala - Beat the post-holiday
blues by joining us at our Inaugural VIP Fundraiser Show! A Double
Feature of Award-Winning Fringe Shows, in support of the Tampa International
Fringe Festival on Friday, January 20th, 2023. TICKETS
& INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Tampa Pride Meeting
Tuesday 1/10 at 6:30pm in Ybor for the monthly meeting
where everyone comes together to share updates and you can share
your ideas! On the agenda: Pride Festival, Ultimate Showdown,
Volunteering, Pride @Night Concert, and the Parade.
MORE INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
The Event Space at Bulge on January 13th presents
BABES & BULGES Hosted by Morgan LaShade and
performances by Apollo Infiniti, JAI, & BLU DREAM.
Tickets on Sale Now! MORE INFO HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
1/9-1/15/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Tampa Pride Meetings, Watermark WAVE Nominations,
Metro Events, Jobsite's HAMLET, and more. WATCH
THE VIDEO HERE |
SPECIAL REPORT
NOMINATIONS ROUND WAVE Awards January 2-16, 2023.
We would love your help… Tampa Bay Gay is asking that you
please "Nominate Us" in the 2023 Watermark WAVE Awards
Categories #7, 8 & 13. Nominations End January 16, 2023. MORE
INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
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 |
SPECIAL REPORT
Nominations due January 4th. Get your Grand Marshal nominations
in before it’s too late! A Tampa Pride Grand Marshal is someone
who champions our shared experiences, honors our differences, and
strengthens our community. INFO ON VOTING HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, January
5, 2023, $10 admission includes Uunlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am)
includes shoes. Midnight Drag Show featuring Jocelyn Summers,
Dena Cass, Darcel Stevens & Brianna Summers!
MORE INFO HERE
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LOCAL
EVENT
January 6th-8th Pasco Pride takes over the Sawmill Camping
Resort & LGBT Campground for a weekend you don't
want to miss. Reserve your Tent/RV site or cabin! MORE INFO HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
1/2-1/8/23
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: Tampa Pride Nominations, PRIDE Bowling Night,
Metro Events, Pasco Pride at Sawmill and more. WATCH
THE VIDEO HERE |
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