Pride may be over, but the LGBT community and its allies can rest assured that the focus on LGBT events isn’t over just yet: the Queer Queens of Comedy (Poppy Champlin, Vickie Shaw, and Sandra Valls) are gracing San Antonio with their presence this Wednesday and Thursday at the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club. It’s the…
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Tyler Oakley, the internet’s sure shot
“By being myself, it might impact someone else in a positive way.” In the dawn of a new golden age for LGBTQ people, YouTube vlogger Tyler Oakley has the distinction of being in the right place at the perfect time. Excitement is brewing over the Teen Choice Award-winner’s upcoming live variety show, Tyler Oakley’s Slumber…
Celebrating July Fourth with a church wedding
In observance of Independence Day and the Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality, Unity Church of San Antonio will play host to a day of gay and lesbian weddings in a series of ceremonies throughout the July Fourth holiday. Couples wishing to marry at the church must reserve their ceremony ahead of time. On the…
Mar Y Machas: Ladies Only Queer Pool Party
Have some fun in the sun with fellow queer females and support the LGBTQA community! On July 5, brand-new event production company Joteria Productions is holding its premier event, Mar Y Machas!. Mar Y Machas! is a 21 & up all female queer pool party to be held at Laguna Del Rio Swim Club from 4:00…
Mass Wedding Ceremony at Pride Fest!
This year’s Pride “Bigger Than Texas” Festival will certainly be very special in light of last week’s historic ruling for marriage equality. To celebrate, Everlasting Elopements and Texas Wedding Ministers will perform a free mass wedding ceremony at 2:30 on the stage at Crockett Park during Pride celebrations. Couples don’t need to have a marriage license…
HRC for Her at the Phantom Room
9pm 2106 St. Marys Ave Thursday, July 2, 2015 San Antonio’s female LGBT community can now support their HRC chapter while enjoying lesbian and queer centered nights at the Phantom Room. The San Antonio Human Rights Campaign chapter is presenting the first in a series of HRC women’s events, HRC for Her, this Thursday. According to…
“First Person” Online Film Screening & Discussion
In celebration of Pride Month, KLRN and Pride Center San Antonio are participating in an online screening and discussion of PBS Digital Studios web series, First Person this Tuesday at 7 PM. The show, which releases new episodes every other Thursday, covers topics relating to gender identity, queer community, and sexuality. Kristin Russo, of Everyone Is Gay, hosts the…
Marriage Equality Decision Day Gathering at Luther’s Cafe
With the Supreme Court’s marriage equality decision looming, LGBT communities around the country are anxiously awaiting what will be a historic day, regardless of the decision. It is the hope of so many that all people will soon have a constitutionally recognized right to marry the person they love. While one Bexar County clerk is already preparing…
Phantom Room offers new spot for ladies to come out
“We’re letting people know that SA is queer-friendly.” Lady-loving ladies and queer folk have a new bar option Thursday nights. Phantom Room opened this April, and is open every night of the week except Monday. Thursdays, however, are reserved for the aptly named Cock Block: a dedicated lesbian and queer night (though all are welcome.) Cock…
San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce Networking Mixer
June 25, 6-8pm Free Luther’s Café, 1503 N. Main Ave. business.sagaychamber.com The San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce hosts a Business After Hours Networking Mixer at Luther’s Café as part of the city’s month long Pride celebrations. Whether you are looking for new opportunities or just want to spread the word about your business, the…