A New Lesbian Bar Has Opened in Philadelphia: Meet Val’s
Philadelphia’s LGBTQ community has a new place to gather. Val’s Lesbian Bar officially opened its doors in Queen Village this spring, bringing a dedicated lesbian bar back to the city for the first time since 2021. Located just off South Street, the new space has already become one of Philadelphia’s most talked-about LGBTQ openings, drawing […]
The Best Pride Festivals That Happen After June
It’s easy to think Pride has a season. By the time July rolls around, the rainbow displays start coming down, social feeds move on to something new, and it can feel like Pride is over for another year. But that’s really only true if you’re looking at the calendar through a North American lens. Around […]
The Women’s Pro Baseball League Is Launching With Queer Athletes Front and Center
Professional women’s baseball is back. That alone is exciting. But as we started digging into the launch of the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL), it wasn’t just the return of professional baseball that caught our attention. It was who we kept seeing. Scroll through the league’s social media, watch its launch videos, or look through […]
Why South Africa Feels Like Four Bucket List Trips in One
There are destinations people visit for one defining experience. South Africa is not one of them. Safari may be the first thing that comes to mind, and it deserves its place on the bucket list. Seeing elephants move through the bush, spotting a lion in the wild, or watching giraffes cross the horizon is every […]
How to Watch The Non-Actor Starring Maya Hawke and Victoria Pedretti
After months of anticipation, queer film fans finally know when they’ll be able to watch The Non-Actor. The 18-minute short film starring Maya Hawke and Victoria Pedretti will begin streaming on MUBI on July 10, giving audiences their first widely accessible chance to see one of this year’s most talked-about queer short films. Directed by […]
Inside Chapstick, Nashville’s Lesbian-Owned Sports Bar
When planning an LGBTQ trip to Nashville, most travelers have likely heard of Lipstick Lounge. For years, the beloved lesbian-owned bar has been a gathering place for the city’s queer community, welcoming locals and visitors alike with live music, karaoke, and an atmosphere where everyone is invited to pull up a chair. Now, there’s another […]
The Sapphic July Watchlist: What Queer Women Are Streaming This Month
July is not overflowing with new sapphic television, but there are still a few releases worth adding to your watchlist. This month includes openly queer characters, returning LGBTQ favorites, a lesbian engineer in a dystopian mystery, and a new comedy special from bisexual comedian Mary Beth Barone. Not every title on this list is centered […]
Building a Masc Spring & Summer Wardrobe That Feels Personal, Current, and Easy to Wear
Building a masc wardrobe has a lot less to do with following strict rules and a lot more to do with understanding what actually feels good on your body and in your day-to-day life. Some of the pieces in this guide are trendy; some are basics you’ll wear for years. The goal is not to […]
12 Queer Bookstores Around the World Every Book Lover Should Visit
Bookstores that put LGBTQ+ content at the center of their shop’s focus feel like a welcome home hug. With a hopefully growing list of gay bookstores around the world, here are some of our favorites.
The Sapphic Women Behind Some of TV’s Biggest Food Shows
From Top Chef winners to Food Network favorites, these lesbian, queer, and bisexual chefs are behind some of the shows many of us have been watching for years. There are a handful of shows many of us seem to come back to over and over again. Maybe it’s Top Chef playing while we make dinner, […]