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SUMMARY:Queers\, Cheers & Beers
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of laughter\, music\, and LGBTQ+ pride at Queers\, Cheers and Beers! Join us for this spectacular variety show benefiting Pittsburgh Equality Center. All profits to benefit the upcoming TransPride Health and Wellness Conference! \n\n\n\n\nStar-Studded Lineup: Featuring the talented drag queen Dixie Surewood as our Mistress of Ceremonies! \n\nLaugh Out Loud: Hilarious stand-up from local queer comedians Cassi Bruno\, Joe Esche and Roy Gloeckl\nDazzling Drag: Show-stopping performances by fierce queens Indi Skies and Kaydence McQueen\n\nBut Wait\, There’s More! \n\nTry Your Luck: Enter our 50/50 raffle for a chance to win big\nDo Good\, Feel Good: All proceeds support the vital work of Pittsburgh Equality Center\n\nEvent Details: \n\nTime: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Doors open at 2:30 PM)\nTickets: $10 per person online ($15 at the door)\nLocation: 5801 on the patio – rain or shine!\n\nDon’t miss this celebration of queer joy\, talent\, and community. Come for the queers\, stay for the cheers\, and enjoy the beers – all for a great cause!  \nNote: Performer lineup subject to change. This is a 21+ event. \nPurchase tickets using the widget below or visit here. \n\n\n 
URL:https://pghequalitycenter.org/event/queers-cheers-beers-2026-08/
LOCATION:5801 Video Lounge\, 5801 Ellsworth Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15232\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dance for the Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a night of dancing where each step helps raise money for our community!\nGet ready to dance for a great cause! Pittsburgh Equality Center and Harmony Dog Rescue (providing safe homes for dogs whose owners are experiencing homelessness\, mental health challenges\, domestic violence or medical emergencies) present Dance for the Dogs\, where every step you take helps support rescue efforts and veterinary care for our four-legged friends. We will celebrate music\, movement\, community and compassion.\n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, July 18th\n\n\nTime: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM\n\n\nWhere: Pittsburgh Equality Center @ FUMC\n5401 Centre Ave\nPittsburgh\, PA 15232\n\n\n\nHow can I participate? \nYou can participate solo or team up with friends\, family or coworkers to make an even bigger impact. Dancers collect pledges from sponsors\, who either give a flat donation or pledge a certain amount based on how long the dancer keeps moving. There will be individual and team prizes for whoever raises the most money! The goal is to keep dancing for as long as possible. \nRegister to dance or just join to cheer folks on here!\n\n\nFAQs\nWho can participate?\nAnyone can join! All ages and skill levels are welcome. No dance experience is needed. \nWill the event be accessible?\nWe want Dance for the Dogs to be welcoming and accessible for all participants and guests. The venue will include accessible entry\, space for wheelchair users and mobility devices\, seating near the dance floor for those who need breaks\, and a quieter area for anyone who needs a sensory break. Written or digital copies of any key announcements can be made available when possible. \nCan I participate alone\, or do I need a team?\nYou can do either! Participants may sign up as individuals or create or join a team with friends\, family\, coworkers\, or community members. Individuals and teams can both fundraise and participate in the dancing. \nDo I have to dance the entire time?\nWe encourage you to dance as much as you can\, but breaks are absolutely okay. The goal is to have fun while supporting two great causes. \nWhat should I wear?\nWear comfortable clothes and shoes you can dance in. Feel free to get creative\, show your Pride\, or coordinate outfits with your team. \nCan spectators attend?\nYes! Friends\, family\, and community members are welcome to attend\, cheer on the dancers\, and support the cause. There is no required spectator fee\, but donations are encouraged to support Pittsburgh Equality Center and Harmony Dog Rescue. An optional\, suggested donation of $10 is welcome. \nHow does the fundraising work?\nFor those who want to dance\, there is a $10 entry fee. Teams and individuals then collect pledges from sponsors\, who can donate by the number of hours danced or make a flat donation. \nWhere does the money go?\nAll proceeds go toward furthering the missions of the Pittsburgh Equality Center and Harmony Dog Rescue. \nWill there be any prizes?\nYes! The team that raises the most money and the team with the highest number of individual pledges will each be recognized. \nWho can I contact with additional questions?\nPlease email info@harmonydogrescue.org for more information. \nRegister to dance or just join to cheer folks on here!
URL:https://pghequalitycenter.org/event/dance-for-the-dogs/
LOCATION:5401 Centre Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15232\, 5401 Centre Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15232\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Equality Gala 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, November 7\, 2025\, at the Pittsburgh Equality Gala\, a vibrant evening of celebration\, inspiration\, and connection benefiting the Pittsburgh Equality Center and the LGBTQIA+ community we proudly serve. \nWith this year’s theme\, “Bridging the Future\,” we honor Pittsburgh’s rich legacy of unity while looking boldly forward. Experience an unforgettable night filled with dinner\, drinks\, live performances\, and dancing\, bringing together community leaders\, advocates\, allies\, and changemakers committed to advancing equality and inclusion. \nMore than just a gala\, “Bridging the Future” is a movement. Together\, we will celebrate the resilience of our community\, uplift diverse voices and identities\, and raise critical funds to ensure the Pittsburgh Equality Center’s impact continues to grow for generations to come. \nJoin us in shaping a brighter\, more inclusive tomorrow. \n?
URL:https://pghequalitycenter.org/event/pittsburgh-equality-gala-2025/
LOCATION:City Winery – Strip Terminal\, 1627 Smallman Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
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SUMMARY:OUTrageous Bingo
DESCRIPTION:OUTrageous Bingo\nThis ain’t your grandma’s bingo.\nOUTrageous Bingo is a joint fundraising venture benefiting Shepherd Wellness Community and Pittsburgh Equality Center. The goal of this event is to further the missions of the two organizations while helping to cultivate a positive\, warm\, and welcoming environment for all attendees. This event boasts a 500-seat capacity that regularly sells out! Rodef Shalom Congregation of Oakland serves as our gracious host site. \nDecember 2022 marked our 25th anniversary of having jointly hosted OUTrageous Bingo\, a remarkable milestone\, and testament to the incredible work we are doing for the Western Pennsylvania LGBTQIA+ community and those impacted by HIV/AIDS. Come help us continue this legacy! \nOur Twitter Game is now the “Homepage Game” and you’ll find two of the next game’s numbers each month on our OUTrageous Bingo page\, and two more will be on Shepherd Wellness Community’s website! \nHomepage Game numbers will be posted after tickets go on sale for the corresponding bingo date. You can follow OUTrageous Bingo on Facebook for a notification when the numbers have gone live on both websites. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM and games begin at 7:30 PM.
URL:https://pghequalitycenter.org/event/outrageous-bingo-sept-2025/
LOCATION:Beit Kelanu (formerly Rodef Shalom)\, 4905 Fifth Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
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SUMMARY:Queers\, Cheers & Beers
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS NOW!\nGet ready for an unforgettable night of laughter\, music\, and LGBTQ+ pride at Queers\, Cheers and Beers! Join us for this spectacular variety show benefiting Pittsburgh Equality Center. \n\n\n\n\nStar-Studded Lineup: Featuring the talented drag queen Dixie Surewood as our Mistress of Ceremonies\, along with a roster of Pittsburgh’s finest LGBTQ+ talent! \n\nLaugh Out Loud: Hilarious stand-up from local queer comedians\nDazzling Drag: Show-stopping performances by fierce queens\nLive Vocals: Soulful serenades to make your heart soar\n\nBut Wait\, There’s More! \n\nPride on Tap: Sip on specially drinks for the evening\nTry Your Luck: Enter our 50/50 raffle for a chance to win big\nDo Good\, Feel Good: All proceeds support the vital work of Pittsburgh Equality Center\n\nEvent Details: \n\nTime: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)\nTickets: $10 per person online ($15 at the door)\n\nDon’t miss this celebration of queer joy\, talent\, and community. Come for the queers\, stay for the cheers\, and enjoy the beers – all for a great cause! \nNote: Performer lineup subject to change. This is a 21+ event. \n\n\n\n\nFeatured Event Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n?
URL:https://pghequalitycenter.org/event/queers-cheers-beers-2025-09/
LOCATION:5801 Video Lounge\, 5801 Ellsworth Ave.\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15232\, United States
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