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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
7/15 - 7/21/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: TIGLFF's
Monthly A-List Film Series at the Green Light Cinema,
Metro - Transfeminine, Transmasculine, Bi/Gay Men's
meet-up Social Groups, Youth Nights, Yoga, Paperback
Exchange Bookstore, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
TIGLFF's A-List Film Series pick for July is "Imagine
Me & You". Showing, Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 3pm.
Please join us at the Green Light Cimena for a great film,
great time, and a great sense of community. In Person Event Only.
GET TICKETS AND INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Found Family Collective: Grab a friend and join us for Tea
& Trivia on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. "FINDING
NEMO" Trivia Questions starting at 5pm. Prizes for first
$40 cash, second $20 GC, and third place $10 GC from Kelisia
Tea Lounge! GET INFO & RSVP HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Found Family Collective: Join
us for Drag Queen Bingo at Tiki Tim's Pub & Grill
in St Pete on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 with your host Georgia
Moore and some great prizes. GET INFO & RSVP HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
7/18/24. This
week: Paul Raker, President of Out Arts & Culture
joins us! We were able to discuss their rebrand from Gulfport’s
LGBTQIA+ Resource Center, the story behind their organization, the
services they offer and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay!
Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE
REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
7/8 - 7/14/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Drag
Queen Bingo w/ Alexis De La Mer for The Big Gay Radio
Show & WMNF at COCKTAIL St Pete, FRINGE Theater's
"Anything Goes Open Mic Tuesdays", Jobsite Theater
Presents: The Rocky Horror Show, FREE HIV and
STI Testing w/ Metro, SLAY Friday's w/ Rockell
Blu at the Pro Shop Pub, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO
HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
BIG GAY BINGO
Monday, July 8, 2024. Come help support 88.5 WMNF
and The Big Gay Radio Show with a fun night of BIG GAY Bingo
with Alexis De La Mer at COCKTAIL St Pete. We have
PRIZES, 50/50 Raffle and 88.5 WMNF swag and more! Alexis drops her
balls at 8:30pm GET ALL THE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
SLAY FRIDAYS with the Birthday Girl, Rockell Blu
and special guest Dane Decardeza. We will have Kaos
Pupper behind the bar and DJ Hoof behind the music. Bring
her all the jock straps (M or L) or wear yours and VADKA.
Come celebrate her 45th birthday at Pro Shop Pub.
GET MORE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
7/11/24. This
week: David & Jason with Pageboy
St. Pete joins us to talk about their business, their marriage
and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay!
Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
7/4/24. This
week: Timothy Keough (Rick O'Shea) joins
us! We were able to talk about their story as a performer and all
things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
6/24 - 6/30/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Drag
Queen Bingo w/ Alexis De La Mer for The Big Gay Radio
Show & WMNF at CLICHE in Dunedin, Pride Bowling
- Dunedin Pride Ed. & show w/ Jocelyn Summers,
Dena Cass & Lady Janet, OUT Arts & Culture's
SPEAK OUT Dialogues at Gulfport Library, Found Family Collective's
Friday Night Mic at the Corner Club, St Pete Pride's
Transtastic & Generations of Pride, PRIDE Recap,
and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT
St Pete Pride 2024
There are 14 events over the month of June. FREE
events, Family events 6/8, Concerts 6/21, Parade 6/22, Street
Festival 6/23 and so much more. Come Celebrate the Rainbow
Revolution. GET TICKETS & MORE INFO
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LOCAL EVENT
BIG GAY BINGO
Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Come help support 88.5 WMNF and
The Big Gay Radio Show with a fun night of BIG GAY Bingo with
Alexis De La Mer at CLICHE Restaurant in Dunedin.
PRIZES, 50/50 Raffle and 88.5 WMNF swag and more! Alexis drops her
balls at 7:00pm GET ALL THE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT Special Dunedin Pride Edition
at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday, June 27, 2024, $12 admission
includes Unlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes
shoes. Midnight DIVA Show featuring Jocelyn Summers,
Dena Cass & Lady Janet! MORE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
6/27/24. This
week: Delores T. Van-Cartier joins us to talk
about Clichè Restaurant Bar & Grill and for creating such
an amazing venue! We were able to talk about the story behind the
restaurant, WMNF’s most recent Big Gay Bingo and all
things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
6/17 - 6/23/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: St
Pete Pride - Friday Night Concert w/ Sasha Colby
at Jannus LIVE, Saturday is The Street Parade, Trans
March, and Saucy Santana on the Main Stage, GET NUDE
3, then Sunday is The Street Fair, METRO support
Group meetings, Youth Nights, community Yoga, and
more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
SPEAK OUT 2024
June 27, 2024 - OUT Arts & Culture. Join us for
a dialogue on the Intersections of LGBTQ Identity and ART
at the Gulfport Library and on ZOOM, 7-830p.
And then stay to watch the Presidential debate! Free tickets
available. GET MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Join us at Corner Club on Friday, June 28, 2024 at
7pm for Found Family Collective’s queer-focused Friday
Night Mic. All are welcome to share in this Queer experience.
GET INFO & RSVP HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
6/20/24. This
week: ST PETE PRIDE 2024, Movies, other topics and all
things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
6/13/24. This
week: Nathan Kuipers joins us to talk about his run for
State House District 65. We were also able to talk about their story,
why they chose to get into politics and all things LGBTQIA+ in
Tampa Bay! Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
6/3 - 6/9/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Tampa
FRINGE Festival w/ Free Preview Night, PRIDE Bowling
15th Anniversary at Dunedin Lanes (show feat. Jocelyn
Summers, Dena Cass, Brianna Summers & Esme
Russell), St Pete Pride Stonewall Reception at The
James Museum, Pride Youth & Family Day, Grand Opening
of the Rose Dynasty Center in Lakeland, and more..
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
6/10 - 6/16/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: POP-UP
Pride at Orange Blossom Trading Company in Ybor City,
The Tampa FRINGE Festival final week w/ 2nd Free Preview
Night, St Pete Pride - Rhythms of Pride,
Shades Of Pride, Honors Ball, First Annual Clearwater
Pride at The Pro Shop w/ Rockell Blu & Alice
Marie Gripp, Found Family Collectives Mourning on
Father's Day Event in Tampa , and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
Join us for a Pride Pop-Up shopping experience and a chance to support
Equality Florida, Friday, June 14, 2024 from 5-8pm.
We will have Vegan baked goods from Flour, Pride merchandise
from The Key 2 Merch and Pouty Poms as well as Bookends
Mobile Book Store! We will have raffle tickets available
to win prizes and support Equality Florida. GET INFO &
MORE HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
Tampa's indie performing arts festival is back for 2024! June
5-16, 2024. This year there are 111 shows across 12
days! Everything from theatre to sketch comedy, stand-up to dance,
kids shows to storytelling, there's something for everyone! At the
Kress Contemporary in YBOR! Shows are individually
ticketed, with prices ranging $12-$18 or a 3/5 pack,
or the Eliminator Pass! Shows range between 30-60 min
each. GET TICKETS AND INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
6/6/24. This
week: Ashley T Brundage joins us to discusses her priorities
if elected, her story, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay!
Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE
REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
5/27 - 6/2/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Drag
Bingo Night for the Rose Dynasty Foundation at Allendale
UMC w/ Candy Von Sparkle, OUT Arts & Culture's:
OUTies Awards Gayla, Come Out St Pete's Royal Court
at Gulfport Pride, the MX St Pete Pride Pageant winners,
Pride Kick Off Block Party, Pasco Pride takes over
the Sawmill, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
From internationally-acclaimed, award-winning director Hirokazu
Kore-eda comes the highly-lauded drama MONSTER,.
After learning a teacher is bullying her son, a mother demands answers,
eventually resorting to legal action. But as the truth is gradually
revealed, it proves more complex than anyone imagined. WATCH
THE TRAILER HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT
Join us for the Grand Opening and Open House of the
Rose Dynasty Center, Sunday, June 9 at 2pm.
Polk Counties first LGBTQ+ center! FREE EVENT FOR ALL
AGES! Drinks & Light finger foods, Community/ Mental health
Resources, Raffles & Giveaways, Local Performers & More. MORE
INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday,
May 2, 2024, $12 admission includes Unlimited Cosmic Bowling
(10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight DIVA Show featuring Jocelyn
Summers, Dena Cass, Brianna Summer & Esme Russell!
MORE INFO HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
5/30/24. This
week: It’s The Big Gay Fund-Drive
benefitting WMNF Community Radio! There are multiple ways
you can show your support for this stellar station, outside of tuning
in each week! Call 813-239-9663, or click the link donate,
make sure to designate your donation to GRS - Big Gay Radio Show!Also,
Drag Bingo Fundraiser events June 25 and July 8! Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
5/20 - 5/26/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Found
Family Collective's TEA & TRIVIA Night at Kaleisia
Tea, MX St Pete Pride Pageant at the Palladium
w/ Guest Judge - Allysa Edwards, St Pete Pride's June
Events, OUT Arts & Culture's: OUTies Awards Gayla
at Gulfport Casino Ballroom, The Tampa FRINGE Festival,
and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Found Family Collective: Grab a friend and join us for Tea
& Trivia on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. "GOLDEN
GIRLS " Trivia Questions starting at 5pm. Prizes for
first $40 cash, second $20 GC, and third place $10 GC from Kelisia!
GET INFO & RSVP HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
EPIC Generations
May 2024 Events Join them for fun, friendship and support. Events
are FREE and open to all LGBTQ+ and Ally Seniors 55+ regardless
of HIV status. Transport is available by request. MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Come Out St Pete's 2024 Royal Court and Crew are at
Gulfport Pride on June 1, 2024. The stage is set entertainment
from the Miss Veronica Vixen, Mr Silver Foxx and a
Full Guest list. Come OUT and join us for PRIDE!
GET ALL THE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
5/23/24. This
week: Matthew McGloin (Hedwig) and K Chinthana
Sotakoun (Yihztak) about their production of Hedwig
and the Angry Inch, all
things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay! Now until June 16th.
American Stage has donated four tickets to be given away!
Winner will be selected 5/30! Best of luck! Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
5/13 - 5/19/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: WINE,
ART & SLAY w/ Rockell Blu at The Study, Jobsite
Theater Presents: "The Smuggler...", Shade Showcase
w/ Morgan Le Shade at the Garage on Central, Quench
Lounge Closing Sale & Last Dance, TIGLFF A-List Film
Series: "The Way He Looks" at Green Light Cinema,
MX St Pete Pride Pageant at the Palladium w/ Guest
Judge - Allysa Edwards, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Wine, Art, & SLAY is on Tuesday, May 14 at
7pm. fantastic night of wine and entertainment benefitting
Rockell Blu's journey to Miss St Pete Pride 2024.
The Study is a full service wine and beer bar. Charcuterie
and other food items on their awesome menu. Local artists and friend
have donated art to be auctioned off as well as gift baskets from
local businesses. GET MORE INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
TIGLFF's A-List Film Series pick for May is
"The Way He Looks". Showing, Sunday, May 19,
2024 at 3pm. Please join us at the Green Light Cimena for
a great film, great time, and a great sense of community. In Person
Event Only. GET TICKETS AND INFO HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT 
Busch Gardens
Tampa Bay is offering a glimpse into its star-studded lineup
(FLO-RIDA 5/18 & Vanilla Ice 5/19) of A-list performers
who will take the stage at The Food & Wine Festival this
year, now thorugh May 19. GET LINE UP AND MORE HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
5/16/24. This
week: Mister E joins us! We were able to talk about their
drag journey, their plans for the 2024 Mx. St Pete Pride Pageant,
and their perspective on all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay!
We were also together to celebrate Bryan’s Gradu-Birthday!
Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE
REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
5/6 - 5/12/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Drag
Queen Bingo w/ Alexis De La Mer at Mad Hatters,
ART OUT submissions thru 5/10, Found Family Collective's
Mourning on Mother's Day event, your St Pete Pride Grand
Marshals (Dena Cass, Jane Haskell & Michele
Raynor), St Pete Pride calendar of events, Pasco Pride
takes over the SAWMILL, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Wednesday, May 8, Come help support Non-profits with a fun
night of Drag Queen Bingo with Alexis De La Mer at
MAD HATTERS in St Pete. We have PRIZES, 50/50 Raffle
and more! Alexis drops her balls at 9pm GET ALL THE INFO
HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
Are you a member of the Transgender, Lesbian, Gay,
Bi, or Queer+ community and grieving on Mother's
Day? Virtual event 5/11 & In-Person 5/12.
We are having an all-ages event for community members who would
like to spend the evening in company. We intned to have surrogate
moms on site, who--if you like--can provide motherly hugs and wisdom
up to your comfort level. RSVP & MORE INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
EPIC Generations
April 2024 Events Join them for fun, friendship and support.
Events are FREE and open to all LGBTQ+ and Ally Seniors
55+ regardless of HIV status. Transport is available by request.
MORE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
5/9/24. This
week: Bryan’s Big Gay Graduation Bash! We were able to
talk about the recent openings and closures of local LGBTQIA+ businesses,
Esme Russell had a mosquito life hack. We also talked about
the downfall of Starbucks, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa
Bay. Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO
THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA
BAY GAY TV
4/29 - 5/5/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: VOTE
for St Pete Pride Grand Marshal The Big Gay Radio Show, Pride
Bowling at Dunedin Lanes with Drag show w/ Jocelyn
Summers, Dena Cass, Darcel Stevens & Veronica
Vixen, EPIC's Moving Day, WMNF's Tropical Heatwave
at the Cuban Club, FFC's Mourning on Mother's Day
event, Tampa Fringe Festival Yard Signs, and more. WATCH
THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL
EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday,
May 2, 2024, $12 admission includes Unlimited Cosmic
Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight DIVA Show
featuring Jocelyn Summers, Dena Cass, Darcel Stevens,
& Veronica Vixen! MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL
EVENT
Come Out St Pete's 2024 Royal Court Showcase is on
May 5, 2024 at The Garage. The show starts at 6 with
entertainment from the Miss Veronica Vixen, Mr Silver
Foxx and Guest: Christina Moore & Nasir Love.
GET ALL THE INFO HERE |
LOCAL
NEWS
Please VOTE Now
The BIG GAY RADIO SHOW has been nominated as Grand Marshal
for St Pete Pride parade this June.Now that we’re in, Help
Us get to the finish line and cast your vote today through May
1st! VOTE HERE |
DIGITAL
REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
5/2/24. This
week: Devin Hughes joins us again! We were able to talk
about LGBTQIA+ wrestlers, mental health awareness month,
and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay. Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
4/15 - 4/21/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Dining
Out For Life Tampa Bay benefiting EPIC, OUTshine Film
Festival Miami Edition 18-28th Stay-cation options, Side
Show Tent Sale at the Paperback Exchange Bookstore,and
more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
4/22 - 4/28/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: METRO
Events, TransNetwork's UNI-TEA Dance at Coastal
Creative, Side Show Tent Sale at the Paperback Exchange
Bookstore, OUTshine Film Festival Miami Edition 18-28th
Stay-cation options, OUT Arts & Culture Artist Submissions
for ARTOUT and the OUTies Awards Gayla,and more. WATCH
THE VIDEO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Originating in times of division, with the purpose of bringing like-minded
people together, we welcome you to the UNI-TEA Dance on Sunday,
April 28 at Coastal Creative. This celebration of
music, art, food, drink, and performance creates a space where stronger
alliances within the LGB & TQIA+ communities can be built, and our
allies welcomed. GET TICKETS & INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday,
April 4, 2024, $10 admission includes Unlimited
Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight DIVA
Show featuring Jocelyn Summers and Special Guests: Dena
Cass , Lady Janet & Birthday Girl Esme Russell!
MORE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL
REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
4/25/24. This
week: Stephanie Leaf fjoins us to talk about My Trans
Network‘s UNI-Tea Dance; Food, Drinks & DRAG! We were
also able to talk about their organization, and all things LGBTQIA+
in Tampa Bay. Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
4/8 - 4/14/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Found
Family Collective's Friday OPEN MIC Night at the Corner
Club, OUTshine Film Festival Miami Edition 18-28th Stay-cation,
ENTER TO WIN the Monster Movie on Blu-ray,
Save The Date for 885 WMNF's Tropical Heatwave, and
more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
4/1 - 4/7/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Drag
Queen Bingo w/ Alexis De La Mer at Quench Lounge for
Diva's In Dialogue, The Big Gay Radio Show Thursdays,
PRIDE Bowling Night at Dunedin Lanes (Show feat. Jocelyn
Summers, Dena Cass, Esme Russell and Lady Janet),
EPIC and Dining Out For Life is April 18th, ENTER
TO WIN a Blu-ray Copy of MONSTER, and more. WATCH
THE VIDEO HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
4/18/24. This
week: Joanna Grosso’s very first episode as a regular
show host and she did a stellar job! Thank you so much Anita
Minshall McLaughlin for joining us to talk about Empath Partners
in Care’s Dining Out For Life and the story behind their
restaurant, Funky Flamingo Gulfport. We were also able to
talk about Joanna’s announcement and all things LGBTQIA+
in Tampa Bay. Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
4/11/24. This
week: Rev. Esme Russell’s
Big
Gay Birthday Bash!
We were able to talk about
Esme’s
birthday, our experience receiving healthcare as LGBTQIA+
individuals,
Dune’s
popcorn glory hole, rats in mysterious places, and all things LGBTQIA+
in Tampa Bay. Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
4/4/24. This
week: Anita Margarita joins us! We were able to talk
about The Miss Gay Southern Belle USofA/Newcomer Pageant,
their story, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay. Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
3/25 -3/31/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Transgender
Film Festival at Green Light Cinema, HEARTSTOPPER
Season 3 teaser, ENTER TO WIN a Blu-Ray of MONSTER,
Happy Easter, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Found Family Collective: Grab a friend and join us for Tea
& Trivia on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. "AVATAR
THE LAST AIRBENDER" Trivia Questions starting at 5pm.
Prizes for first $40 cash, second $20 GC, and third place $10 GC
from Kelisia! GET INFO & RSVP HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
3/28/24. This
week: Stolas Sloughwycke joins us and was being such
a good boy on air last night! We were able to talk about what pup-play
is, what it means to be a pup/handler, the various local pup/leather
events, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay. Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
3/21/24. This
week:Two years ago, I (Chris Gorman) made my first appearance
on WMNF Community Radio and in those two years, I am truly
proud of how the show has been going and I’m extremely grateful
to everyone who makes this show possible! Thank you so much to everyone
who listens every week and to those who donate to WMNF to support
our show! LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
3/14/24. This
week: Devin Hughes joins us! Thank you Joanna Grosso
for filling in for Bryan! We were able to talk about Devin’s experience
within the adult entertainment industry and the transition to a
more traditional workplace, their story, and we were all given nicknames
by a crazy caller, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay.
Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE
REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
3/11 - 3/17/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: BREAKING
NEWS Equality Florida and "Don't Say LGBTQ Law",
Found Family Collective's Tea & Trivia at Kaleisia
Tea Lounge, St Pete Pride call for Entertainers &
Volunteers, Save The Date for the Tampa FRINGE Festival,
Re-cap from the Food & Wine Festival at Busch Gardens,
and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Found Family Collective: Grab a friend and join us for Tea
& Trivia on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. "AVATAR
THE LAST AIRBENDER" Trivia Questions starting at 5pm.
Prizes for first $40 cash, second $20 GC, and third place $10 GC
from Kelisia! GET INFO & RSVP HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
Busch Gardens
Tampa Bay is offering a glimpse into its star-studded lineup
of A-list performers who will take the stage at The Food & Wine
Festival this year, kicking off on March 9 with Goo
Goo Dolls. GET LINE UP AND MORE HERE |
CONTEST
ENTER TO WIN
A Blu-ray™ copy of MONSTER. After a mother discovers
that a teacher’s bullying is behind her young son’s sudden strange
behavior, she storms into his school demanding an explanation. 3
Lucky Winners - Ends 4/9/24. GET ALL THE DETAILS HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
3/7/24. This
week: Clifford Hobbs and the winners of the 2023 Mx.
St Pete Pride Pageant, Ceazia Giovanni Kreshé,
Bey Kelz, and Mr. Vyn Suazion, join us! We were able
to talk about their story, how they prepared for the Mx. St. Pete
Pride Pageant, what makes a good Community Service Title Holder,
the 2024 Mx. St Pete Pride Pageant, and all things LGBTQIA+
in Tampa Bay. Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
3/4 - 3/10/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK - Events: Pride
Bowling at Dunedin Lanes (Show feat. Jocelyn Summers,
Dena Cass, Brianna Summers, &Veronica Foxx), Pasco
Pride "Let's Go Hiking" at Starkey Wilderness
Park, The Miss Rose Dynasty Pageant at the Wyndham
Orlando Resort, Come Out St Pete's Chili Cook-Off,
and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Saturday, March 9 2024 - LET'S GO HIKING.
Join Pasco Pride for a day of bird watching, hiking and community,
this is a FREE event for our LGBTQIA+ Community. Starkey Wilderness
Park at 1pm. GET ALL THE INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT 
Mark your
calendars for Sunday, March 10th, and join us for
a chili extravaganza like no other. Get ready to spice up your weekend
at the return of the Grand Central District Chili Cook-Off!
Bringing together the finest chili chefs St. Pete's has to offer,
this sizzling event promises a feast for the senses and a celebration
of culinary creativity that'll leave your taste buds tingling! MORE
INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
EPIC Generations
March 2024 Events Join them for fun, friendship and support.
Events are FREE and open to all LGBTQ+ and Ally Seniors
55+ regardless of HIV status. Transport is available by request.
MORE INFO HERE |
SPECIAL
EVENT
Cirque du Soleil is returning to Tampa Bay with the
debut of BAZZAR, at Tropicana Field under the iconic
Big Top, February 22 - March 24, 2024. This
is a high-energy spectacle of intrepid acrobatics, dynamic stunts
and exhilarating performances that pays homage to the entertainment
company’s legacy. GET ALL THE INFO HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
2/26-3/3/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK on Tampa Bay Gay.
Events Include: METRO FREE HIV & STI Testing, Watermark's
WAVE awards Celebration at Cocktail, Charity Bingo
With Alexi De La Mer for COME OUT St Pete, Re-cap
from Cirque du Soleil's BAZZAR and Pasco Pride
2024, "Let's Go Hiking", and more. WATCH THE VIDEO
HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Monday, March 4, Come help support COME OUT St Pete
with a fun night of Charity Bingo with Alexis De La Mer
at COCKTAIL. We have PRIZES, 50/50 Raffle
and more! Alexis drops her balls at 8pm GET ALL THE INFO
HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING
at Dunedin Lanes,
Thursday, March 7, 2024, $10 admission includes
Unlimited Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight
DIVA Show featuring Jocelyn Summers and Guests Brianna
Summers, Dena Cass, and Veronica Foxx! MORE
INFO HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT
Rose Dynasty Foundation Inc. presents Central Floridas only
family-friendly drag queen pageant, Miss Rose Dynasty Pageant.
On Sunday, March 10th join host and founder Momma Ashley
Rose along with special guests entertainers throughout the night
as they welcome contestants from all over Florida to compete for
the title of “Miss Rose Dynasty 2024”. GET TICKETS &
INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
2/22/24. This
week: We absolutely killed it by raising $1,115
on-air, bringing our grand total for this fund drive to $1,915!
I (Christopher) am extremely grateful to my co-hosts, Esme
and Bryan, for always being amazing, to David Borman/Tampa
Bay Gay for their community calendar segment, and Joanna
Grosso for providing the news, and all things LGBTQIA+
in Tampa Bay. Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
2/19-2/25/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK on Tampa Bay Gay.
Events Include: METRO Events, EPIC Generations
55+ Group, Pasco Pride this weekend, TIGLFF's
A-List Film series selection "Friends & Family" at Green
Light Cinema, Benefit Show for Operation PAR at
the Garage, Cirque du Soleil's BAZZAR opens
2/22, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT 
Watermark's Tampa
Bay WAVE Awards party is Friday, March 1, 2024. Be sure to
clear your schedule and join us at COCKTAIL St Pete at
7pm to celebrate with the winners! GET MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
TIGLFF's A-List Film Series pick for February is "Friends
& Family - The Real Gay Mafia!". Showing, Sunday, February
25, 2024 at 3pm. Please join us at the Green Light
Cimena for a great film, great time, and a great sense of community.
In Person Event Only. GET TICKETS AND INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
EPIC Generations
February 2024 Events
Join them for fun, friendship and support. Events are FREE and
open to all LGBTQ+ and Ally Seniors 55+ regardless
of HIV status. Transport is available by request. MORE INFO HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
2/15/24. This
week: Charlie Waters joins us on The Big Gay Radio Show!
We were able to talk about their experience with Suncoast Softball
League, LGBTQIA+ involvement in sports, The Super Bowl, and
all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay. Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
2/12-2/18/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK on Tampa Bay Gay.
Events Include: Big Gay Bingo w/ Alexis De La Mer
at Cocktail for The Big Gay Radio Show, Found Family
Collective's Friday Night MIC at the Corner Club Tampa,
LGBTQ+ Resource Center's READ OUT, The Black &
White GAYLA w/ host Candy Von Sparkle at Allendale
UMC, the SHADE Showcase w/ host Morgan Le Shade
at the Garage, Cirque du Soleil's BAZZAR opens 2/22,
and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Koro Blu's Benefit Show! Enjoy a great show featuring Tampa
Bay’s Top Talent on Sunday, Feb 25th from 7-9pm at
The Garage On Central. Every dollar raised will be donated to
Operation Par. Happy Hour Specials and $6 BLU-long
islands. We will also have a 50/50 Raffle and more. GET
MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Pasco
Pride joyfully announces the return of the 5th Annual Pasco
Pride Festival to Heritage Park in Land O’ Lakes,
on February 24th, 2024, starting at noon and running
until 6:00 p.m.
This year's milestone event promises to be the most vibrant and
exciting yet, featuring a wide range of activities and entertainment
for people of all ages. GET INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is
letting the good times roll as Mardi Gras immerses guests
in the vibrant spirit and tastes of the Big Easy every
Friday, Saturday and Sunday now through March
3. Get jazzed up with Mardi Gras-style entertainment,
live music and catch some festival beads (after each parade).
Mardi Gras celebrations are included with park admission. GET
DETAILS HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
2/8/24. This
week: Chad David (Chanel P. Cartier) to talk about
their drag journey, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay.
Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE
REPLAY HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Join us at Corner Club on Friday, February 16, 2024
at 7pm for Found Family Collective’s queer-focused
Friday Night Mic Black Queer Edition. This month Hosted by
Thee Charles Hines. GET INFO & RSVP HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
The Black & White GAYLA is a fundraising event and your
ticket includes a Pasta Bar, non acholic beverages,
silent auction, raffle and music by Tim
Staney. Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Allendale UMC
from 6-9pm. Come Join Candy and Friend. GET INFO &
TICKETS HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Saturday, February 17th at 9PM. Tampa Bay’s diverse
talent show is at The Garage On Central. Hosted by Morgan Le
Shade Featuring: SYTYCD Season 7 Winner Mr. Gripp (Gripp
Gripp) Multi-talented Dancing Diva Rockell Blu (Robert
Rigsby) And Rising Talent Blanca Gemini Valentino GET
MORE INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Monday, February 12, Come help support 88.5 WMNF and
The Big Gay Radio Show with a fun night of BIG GAY Bingo
with Alexis De La Mer at COCKTAILS. 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
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SPECIAL EVENT
The seventh annual ReadOUT Festival of LGBTQ+ Literature
will be live in Gulfport, FL February 16-18, 2024
as well as virtually on Zoom. Highlighted Events Keynote Speaker:
Lynn Ames, Book Banning: What Can I Do?, Indie Bookstores & LGBTQ-BIPOC
Lit, Birthdays Are a Drag!, Lavender Moonshine and You and more!
The Official Event Schedule is online now.
Registration required. GET TICKETS & SCHEDULE HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
2/5-2/11/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK on Tampa Bay Gay.
Events Include: Found Family Collective's FREE
LGBTQIA+ Health & Wellness Fair, TIGLFF's Virtual
Town Hall, Remembering Desiree DeMornay, Pasco Pride
'24 at Heritage Park, Big Gay Bingo with Alexis
De La Mer at Cocktail St Pete for The Big Gay Radio
Show, last push to VOTE Now in '24 WAVE Awards,
and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
The LGBTQIA+ Wellness
Resource Fair powered
by Found Family Collective and the USF College of Nursing.
Monday, February 5, 2024, 5 to 8:30 PM.
Walks-in welcome; no registration is required! At Allendale
UMC, this is an exciting and inclusive event focused on promoting
wellness within the LGBTQIA+ community. GET MORE
INFO HERE
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SPECIAL EVENT
This Valentine's Day, ditch the predictable dinner date and
celebrate a thrillingly romantic adventure at Busch Gardens Tampa
Bay’s "Love is a Roller Coaster"
event. GET TICKETS & INFO HERE |
LOCAL NEWS
FINALS ROUND WAVE Awards January 18- February 9, 2024.
We would love your help… Tampa Bay Gay is asking that you
please "VOTE For Us" in the 2024 Watermark WAVE Awards
Categories #7, #8, & #53. The Finals Round Ends
February 9, 2024.
VOTE HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
2/1/24. This
week: Robert Rigsby (Rockell Blu), a local performer
who is currently up for Watermark’s WAVE Award for Favorite
Local Performer: Stage. Join us as we talk about their journey,
Florida’s recent legislative session and all things LGBTQIA+
in Tampa Bay. Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
1/29-2/4/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK on Tampa Bay Gay.
Events Include: Pride Bowling Night at Dunedin
Lanes (Featuring: Jocelyn Summers, Darcel Stevens,
Lady Janet & Dena Cass), VOTE Now in '24 WAVE
Awards FINALS Round, Come Out St Pete Royal Court Showcase
with Mr Silver Foxx and Miss Veronica Vixen (Guest:
Nasir Love), LGBTQ Resource Center Gulfport's READ
OUT, Cirque Du Soleil's BAZZAR, and more. WATCH THE
VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday,
February 1, 2024, $10 admission includes Unlimited
Cosmic Bowling (10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight DIVA
Show featuring Jocelyn Summers and Special Guests: Darvel
Stevens, Lady Janet & Dena Cass! MORE INFO
HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
Come Out St Pete's 2024 Royal Court Showcase is on
February 4, 2024 at The Garage. The show starts at
6 with entertainment from the Miss Veronica Vixen, Mr
Silver Foxx and Guest: Nasir Love. GET ALL THE INFO
HERE |
DIGITAL EVENT
TIGLFF Virtual Town Hall on February 6th at 6:30pm.
Join us for a Virtual meeting where we will take your questions,
listen to your ideas and most importantly, give you
an opportunity to get involved in the future of the Festival.
The Future of the Festival depends on our community. REGISTER
& MORE INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
1/25/24. This
week: Erin Lowry, a student at The University of Tampa
joins us to talk about their story and Joanna Grosso will
also be coming on to talk about taking over as our new LGBTQIA+
News Host, and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay. Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
1/15-1/21/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK on Tampa Bay Gay.
Events Include: Happy MLK Jr. Day, Metro LGBTQ+
events, 2024 Tampa Bay WAVE "Nominations Round", Jobsite
Theater Presents TWELFTH NIGHT, RSVP for FOUND
FAMILY COLLECTIVE's Wellness & Resource Fair, get tickets
for the Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival St Pete
Edition at the Green Light Cinema, and more. WATCH
THE VIDEO HERE
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TAMPA BAY GAY TV
1/22-1/28/24
Here is WHAT'S UP THIS WEEK on Tampa Bay Gay.
Events Include: LGBTQ Resource Center Gulfport seeks
new Board President, VOTE Now in '24 WAVE Awards
FINALS Round, EFFY's Big Gay Brunch 8 on Saturday, the
Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival St Pete Edition
25-28th at the Green Light Cinema, and more. WATCH
THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
The 34th Annual Tampa Bay International Gay & Lesbian
Film Festival St Pete Edition is Thursday, January 25th
to Sunday, January 28th, 2024. The Program is LIVE
and Tickets are on sale. GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT
EPIC Generations
January 2024 Events
Join them for fun, friendship and support. Events are FREE
and open to all LGBTQ+ and Ally seniors 55+
regardless of HIV status. Transport is available by request. MORE
INFO HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
1/18/24. This
week: Rachel Covello joins us! We were able to talk about
LickHer Lounge’s next popup, "Jungle of Love" at Concrete
Jungle, Queer Qomedy Queens Tampaand all things LGBTQIA+
in Tampa Bay. Opinions and Your Calls. LISTEN
TO THE REPLAY HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
1/8-1/15/24
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include: 2024 Tampa Bay Watermark Mag.
WAVE "Nominations Round" thru 1/15/24, get tickets for
the Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival St Pete Edition
at the Green Light Cinema, EPIC Generations 55+ Group
events, Pasco Pride 2024 volunteers needed and vendors/sponsors
spots, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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SPECIAL REPORT
PERSONAL POWER: TOOLS & TIPS. Our Contributing Writer: Lissa
Bradford's, latest column, Help! The Holidays are coming:
How to navigate difficult family situations and maintain safe, personal
peace. It's the perfect guide to working through the holidays.
READ MORE HERE |
LOCAL NEWS
NOMINATIONS ROUND WAVE Awards January 2-15, 2024.
We would love your help… Tampa Bay Gay is asking that you please
"Nominate Us" in the 2024 Watermark WAVE Awards Categories
#7, 8, 13 & 52. The Nominations
Round Ends January 15, 2024. MORE INFO HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
1/11/24. This
week:
Dioscar Montesino joins us! We were able to talk about them
winning Mr. Continental Newcomer 2024, the start of Florida’s
legislative session, announcing WMNF's Big Gay Bingo at Cocktail
St Pete and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay. Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
1/4/24. This
week:
Veronica Foxx and Shane McCabe join us! A major congratulations
to you both on your marriage! We were able to talk about getting
married by The Trans Queen of Radio, Esme Russell, what makes marriage
“worth it,” their new podcast, Necessary Pursuit, and all things
LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay. Opinions and
Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE |
TAMPA BAY GAY TV
1/1-1/7/24
Check out some of the LGBTQ+ Events happeing in the Tampa Bay Area.
Events Include:
Pride Bowling Night at Dunedin Lanes w/ Drag Show
(feat. Jocelyn Summers, Lady Janet and Brianna
Summers), Found Family Collective's Tea & Trivia
at Kalesia Tea, Update - METRO 3rd Ave N St Pete Location
closing, and get tickets for Jobsite's Twelfth Night, EFFY's
Big Gay Brunch 8, and more. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
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LOCAL EVENT 
PRIDE BOWLING NIGHT at Dunedin Lanes, Thursday,
January 4, 2024, $10 admission includes Unlimited Cosmic Bowling
(10pm-2am) includes shoes. Midnight DIVA Show featuring Jocelyn
Summers and Special Guests: Lady Janet & Brianna Summers!
MORE INFO HERE |
SPECIAL EVENT 
Busch Gardens Annouces an All-New Dazzling Light Displays,
Festive Fare and a Stunning New 40-Foot Holiday Tree, Make Christmas
Town at Busch Gardens now through January 7, 2024,
the Biggest and Brightest Holiday Celebration in Tampa Bay.
GET MORE INFO HERE |
LOCAL EVENT
Found Family Collective: Grab a friend and join us for Tea
& Trivia on Sunday, January 7, 2024. "MARVEL
vs DC" Trivia starts at 3:30 and we will be giving away
prizes for first $50, second $25, and third place $10 GC from Kelisia!
GET INFO & RSVP HERE |
DIGITAL REPLAY
THE BIG GAY RADIO SHOW
12/28/23. This
week:
Alex Otniuq (Alice Marie Gripp) joinsus! We were able
to talk about LGBTQIA+ youth education, Closet Ball 2024, their
drag story , and all things LGBTQIA+ in Tampa Bay. Opinions
and Your Calls. LISTEN TO THE REPLAY HERE
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