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SUMMARY:OUTrageous Bingo - Pride Month Edition
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-pride-month-edition/
LOCATION:Rodef Shalom\, 4905 Fifth Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Pittsburgh Equality Center Events
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T174515Z
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SUMMARY:Nico Lang\, In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join author Nico Lang for a reading and conversation celebrating their new book\, American Teenager—an unflinching and tender look at queer adolescence across small-town America. \nJournalist Kristina Marusic (Environmental Health News) will moderate a heartfelt discussion between Nico and Ray Sidney-Smith (President\, Pittsburgh Equality Center)\, connecting the book’s national themes to the ongoing fight for trans and queer youth in Pittsburgh.
URL:https://pghequalitycenter.org/event/nico-lang-in-conversation/
LOCATION:COhatch South Side Works\, 2681 Sidney St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pittsburgh Equality Center Events,Social Justice,Transgender
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pittsburgh Equality Center":MAILTO:info@pghequalitycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T232922
CREATED:20250725T181540Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Summer Fun by Jeanne Thornton
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our August reading selection\, Summer Fun by Jean Thornton! \nRead Reviews \nAmazon | Goodreads | The Storygraph \nGet the Book \nLibrary | Amazon | Local Bookstore \nAbout the Book\nWinner of the 2022 Lammy Award for Transgender Fiction \nFrom acclaimed author Jeanne Thornton\, an epic\, singular look at fandom\, creativity\, longing\, and trans identity. \nGala\, a young trans woman\, works at a hostel in Truth or Consequences\, New Mexico. She is obsessed with the Get Happies\, the quintessential 1960s Californian band\, helmed by its resident genius\, B—-. Gala needs to know: Why did the band stop making music? Why did they never release their rumored album\, Summer Fun? \nAnd so she writes letters to B—- that shed light not only on the Get Happies\, but paint an extraordinary portrait of Gala. The parallel narratives of B—- and Gala form a dialogue about creation—of music\, identity\, self\, culture\, and counterculture. \nSummer Fun is a brilliant and magical work of trans literature that marks Thornton as one of our most exciting and original novelists. \n(Source: Amazon) \nAbout the Author\nJeanne Thornton is an American writer and co-publisher of Instar Books and Rocksalt Magazine. She has received the Judith A. Markowitz Award for Emerging LGBTQ Writers. Anthologies to which she has contributed to have won a Lambda Literary Award and a Barbara Gittings Literature Award. (Source: Wikipedia)
URL:https://pghequalitycenter.org/event/oct25-summer-fun/
LOCATION:5401 Centre Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15232\, 5401 Centre Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lavender Book Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pittsburgh Equality Center":MAILTO:info@pghequalitycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T220000
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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
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Pittsburgh Equality Center Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pittsburgh Equality Center":MAILTO:info@pghequalitycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T193000
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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:Rodef Shalom\, 4905 Fifth Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Pittsburgh Equality Center Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pittsburgh Equality Center":MAILTO:info@pghequalitycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T180000
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CREATED:20251011T145251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T145334Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg (Lavender Book Club)
DESCRIPTION:Read Reviews \nLulu | Amazon | Goodreads | The Storygraph \nGet the Book \nFree PDF (from the author) | Library | Amazon | Lulu \nAbout the Book\nWoman or man? This internationally acclaimed novel looks at the world through the eyes of Jess Goldberg\, a masculine girl growing up in the “Ozzie and Harriet” McCarthy era and coming out as a young butch lesbian in the pre-Stonewall gay drag bars of a blue-collar town.Stone Butch Blues traces a propulsive journey\, powerfully evoking history and politics while portraying an extraordinary protagonist full of longing\, vulnerability\, and working-class grit. This once-underground classic takes the reader on a roller-coaster ride of gender transformation and exploration and ultimately speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever suffered or gloried in being different. \nDear Reader:\nI want to let you know that Stone Butch Blues is an anti-oppression/s novel.\nAs a result\, it contains scenes of rape and other violence.\nNone of this violence is gratuitous or salacious.\nLeslie \n(Source: Goodreads) \nAbout the Author\n\nLeslie Feinberg [was] an anti-racist white\, working-class\, secular Jewish\, transgender\, lesbian\, female\, revolutionary communist…. \n\nHir last words were: \n“Remember me as a revolutionary communist.” \nRead the full author biography on LeslieFeinberg.net.
URL:https://pghequalitycenter.org/event/book-discussion-stone-butch-blues-by-leslie-feinberg-lavender-book-club/
LOCATION:5401 Centre Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15232\, 5401 Centre Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lavender Book Club
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pittsburgh Equality Center":MAILTO:info@pghequalitycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T230000
DTSTAMP:20260415T232922
CREATED:20250805T145558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T192935Z
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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
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Pittsburgh Equality Center Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T232922
CREATED:20250805T155123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T144110Z
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SUMMARY:GaysGiving 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for GaysGiving\, an affirming and heartwarming gathering for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies to celebrate chosen family\, community\, and connection during the holiday season. Whether you’re away from loved ones\, navigating family dynamics\, or simply looking for a joyful and welcoming space\, GaysGiving is for you. \nThis casual\, community-centered event includes: \n\nA delicious shared meal — with options to bring a dish or enjoy catered selections\nAlcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase\nConversation starters and community-building activities\nGames and music to set the mood\n\nAll identities\, orientations\, and generations are welcome. Come solo or bring a friend — GaysGiving is a place to feel seen\, supported\, and celebrated. \nAccessibility:COhatch South Side Works is ADA accessible with ample parking nearby and public transit options along East Carson Street. \nLet’s gather in gratitude\, warmth\, and queer joy. \nCost: $10 donation (pay at the door) or free admission if you bring a Thanksgiving dish to share. \nRSVP below and submit your GaysGiving dish here:
URL:https://pghequalitycenter.org/event/gaysgiving-2025/
LOCATION:COhatch South Side Works\, 2681 Sidney St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Pittsburgh Equality Center Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pittsburgh Equality Center":MAILTO:info@pghequalitycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T232922
CREATED:20251101T174149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T185010Z
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SUMMARY:World AIDS Day Artists Salon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate evening of remembrance\, reflection\, and community in honor of World AIDS Day. This candlelight artists salon welcomes long-term survivors\, caregivers\, allies\, creatives\, and all LGBTQ+ community members to gather in a shared space of support and creativity. Guests are invited to bring a small piece of art or a photo on their phone that honors someone meaningful to them. \nPresented in partnership with Bainbridge Art and Pittsburgh Equality Center.
URL:https://pghequalitycenter.org/event/world-aids-day-artists-salon/
LOCATION:5401 Centre Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15232\, 5401 Centre Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Health,HIV/AIDS,Pittsburgh Equality Center Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pittsburgh Equality Center":MAILTO:info@pghequalitycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T232922
CREATED:20251125T210939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T211329Z
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SUMMARY:No Straight Answers: Holiday Edition 2025 (Queer Comedy Event)
DESCRIPTION:No Straight Answers: Holiday Edition\nThe holidays come with lots of questions…“What gift should I bring?”“How do I survive my family?”“Is it wrong to flirt at the holiday party?” \nBring your dilemmas to No Straight Answers: Holiday Edition\, a festive\, unfiltered comedy advice show where Pittsburgh’s funniest queer performers take your real questions and give you… well… the kind of advice only they could come up with. Expect big laughs\, chaotic wisdom\, and plenty of holiday spirit (plus a little shade). \nPurchase tickets here\nFeaturing: \n\nAmir Megherhi\nCassi Bruno\nEllen Lundie\nRoy Gloeckl\nTyler Ray Kendrick\n\nThis special Holiday Edition supports the Pittsburgh Equality Center—your ticket directly fuels our mission to uplift\, advocate for\, and celebrate LGBTQ+ communities across Western Pennsylvania. \nDisclaimer: These comedians are absolutely not qualified to give real advice. They barely update their apps. Take them seriously at your own risk.No refunds. Lots of holiday cheer. \nJoin us for a joyful\, irreverent night that’s guaranteed to make your season a little brighter (and a lot funnier). \nPurchase tickets here
URL:https://pghequalitycenter.org/event/no-straight-answers-holiday-edition-2025-queer-comedy-event/
LOCATION:COhatch South Side Works\, 2681 Sidney St\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Pittsburgh Equality Center Events
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