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From Catholic newspaper controversy to 14 years at The RAGE Monthly, writer Chris Carpenter finally answers a few questions of his own. by brad hart Chris Carpenter’s name is all over The RAGE Monthly. For the past 14 years, he’s covere…
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Brutal: who books it, why Thursdays belong to the collectives, and why it's the highest-rated queer venue in Mexico City. From a gay local. The post Brutal Club CDMX appeared first on Gay Mexico City.
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SIC at Versalles Street 64: house and techno across three rooms, the Milk Room darkroom, and why the Friday night at DONNA is not the same party. From a local. The post SIC Club CDMX appeared first on Gay Mexico City.
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Torremolinos is one of Spain’s most popular gay destinations, famous for its sandy beaches, huge gay scene around La Nogalera, and seemingly endless calendar of gay parties and festivals. In … The post Gay Torremolinos Guide: Beaches, B…
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From late-night recovery meals to bottomless mimosas and drag queens dancing between the tables, brunch found its natural home with the LGBTQ+ community. by scott leonard It’s Sunday morning. Well, technically it’s almost noon, but nobo…
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From wine by the water in Huntington Beach to avocado everything in Carpinteria and a final feast in Palm Springs, we’re eating our way through Southern California this fall. by scott leonard Southern California doesn’t give us much of …
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Dallas Club CDMX: Theme Nights, Layout & What to Expect — which night is which, and what first-timers should know. The post Dallas Club CDMX appeared first on Gay Mexico City.
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Manchester Pride almost disappeared in 2026. Then the local LGBTQ+ community stepped in, and Manchester Village Pride was born. We went along to its first-ever edition to experience the parade, … The post Manchester Village Pride: Did t…
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Kilens CDMX: Drag Nights, Walk-Ins & an Honest Review, what you'll actually spend, and why walk-ins beat reservations here. The post Kilens CDMX appeared first on Gay Mexico City.
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Matrix Sun Festival is one of Spain’s biggest gay circuit festivals, taking over Torremolinos each summer with several days of pool parties, international DJs, and seriously late nights. We headed … The post Matrix Sun Festival: Is This…
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As One in the Park takes over Walpole Park in Ealing every summer for a day of music, DJs, drag and plenty of partying. We went along to see what … The post As One in the Park: London’s Most Underrated Gay Festival? appeared first on No…
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We’ve been to Pride celebrations all over the world, but nothing quite prepared us for Amsterdam WorldPride. From unforgettable moments with Madonna and Kylie to the legendary Canal Parade and … The post Was Amsterdam WorldPride 2026 TH…
READ ARTICLEPremier long-métrage éblouissant de la réalisatrice et directrice de la photographie Marine Atlan, ce film bouleverse par sa justesse, son intensité et ses merveilleux comédiens. Entre œuvre sociale et fable mythologique, il s’impose co…
READ ARTICLEPourquoi les privilèges de classe restent-ils difficiles à nommer dans les milieux queer ? À partir de Maisons d’enfance d’Auror•404, récit d’une relation entre un garçon trans issu d’un milieu très pauvre et un universitaire gay bourge…
READ ARTICLELe festival du film queer bernois propose une programmation élargie à plus de quarante longs métrages et cinq blocs de courts venus de partout, pour un nombre de projections record. L’article Queersicht fête ses 30 ans entre passion et …
READ ARTICLEQuelles traces laisse-t-on dans un corps qui a découvert ses premiers désirs en cachette, dans des chiottes publiques, des voitures ou des parcs, avec la peur constante d’être surpris? Quand l’excitation se mélange à la honte et à l’adr…
READ ARTICLEÀ la Comédie de Genève, trois interprètes habitent les récits d’Adelheid Duvanel, où la douleur traverse les corps sans se dire. Avec Chrüsimüsi, Éléonore Bonah et Maria Clara Castioni donnent à voir des existences à l’étroit dans leur …
READ ARTICLESe déguiser en Ariana Grande? Boring. En rideau de l'ouverture de sa tournée The Eternal Sunshine? Là, on discute. Dans cette trend du "Gay Halloween", la pop culture se porte jusque dans ses détails les plus absurdes et le costume vien…
READ ARTICLEShanan Halbert looks set to continue his parliamentary career through Labour’s list, keeping an openly gay Māori voice in the House as the preliminary election count unfolds. Shanan Halbert is on course to return to Parliament, with Lab…
READ ARTICLEThe openly gay lawyer and former National candidate is provisionally headed for Parliament with ACT, despite trailing in the Tāmaki electorate contest. James Christmas looks set to enter Parliament through ACT’s party list, opening a ne…
READ ARTICLEChlöe Swarbrick is ahead of National’s Candace Kinser as counting continues in Auckland Central, with the Green co-leader seeking another term representing the central-city electorate. Chlöe Swarbrick is leading the race to retain Auckl…
READ ARTICLEThe American player, who won Beach Pro Tour silver in Rarotonga earlier this year, says he wanted to be more open about who he is. American beach volleyball professional Alex Ukkelberg has come out publicly as gay, sharing a video about…
READ ARTICLESix years, countless queens and one unforgettable tequila-filled gumboot later, Rhubarb Rouge looks back on the rise of New Zealand’s biggest drag festival and explains why its return in 2027 will depend on finding financial support. Lo…
READ ARTICLEIris Street is leading a four-candidate slate that wants Sydney Mardi Gras to do more on trans rights and bring the festival closer to its protest roots. Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras members will elect directors this month, with ac…
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