Posted inArts + Culture Central Florida Sounds of Freedom Band romps through hits of stage and screen at Lake Eola Hear hits from cinema, TV and Broadway in the company of some swans by Camila Escobar March 14, 2025July 11, 2025
Posted inArts + Culture ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ alum Dawn is headed to Savoy for iScream Sundays Also features a Dueling Divas battle royale by Matthew Moyer March 12, 2025July 26, 2025
Posted inNews Orlando Pulse nightclub memorial could finally be completed by the end of 2027 Construction is expected to begin next year on the 10th anniversary of the tragedy by McKenna Schueler February 24, 2025July 28, 2025
Posted inElections, LGBTQ+, News Orlando protests Trump policies as part of national day of action by McKenna Schueler and Mauricio Murillo February 17, 2025
Posted inNews Florida Senate committee advances bill that would ban governments, schools from flying Pride flags It’s the third year in a row that Florida Republicans have filed such legislation for consideration by McKenna Schueler February 12, 2025April 9, 2025
Posted inArts + Culture Peer Support Space hosts Valentine-themed event to show support for Orlando’s trans community ‘It is our turn to show up for the trans community’ by Juno Le February 6, 2025July 30, 2025
Posted inFood + Drink New restaurant concept Heatwave takes over the old Stonewall on Church Street The space has been dormant since late 2022 by Matthew Moyer January 28, 2025August 5, 2025
Posted inNews Orlando bar owner and his partner indicted on multiple child pornography charges Richard Kowalczyk was co-owner of Southern Nights, District Dive and Stiffy’s by Chloe Greenberg January 13, 2025August 3, 2025
Posted inNews Florida’s controversial pronoun law debate could extend to cities and counties Lobbyist John Labriola said he hopes the issue will be considered during this year’s legislative session, which will start March 4 by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida January 9, 2025July 7, 2025
Posted inArts + Culture ‘Dragula’ star The Dahli performs at Orlando’s Savoy this week Also features Axel Andrews, Tenderoni, Tito Soto, Eros Taylor and Zade Black by Matthew Moyer January 8, 2025June 21, 2025
Posted inArts + Culture Communion marks one year of showcasing adventurous drag on (when else?) Sunday at The Dust Blessed be by Matthew Moyer January 8, 2025August 3, 2025
Posted inNews Hamburger Mary’s argues drag lawsuit is not moot after closing Orlando restaurant Hamburger Mary’s, which closed the Orlando location in June, has continued to produce drag shows with other venues and plans to host shows when it reopens in Kissimmee by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida January 7, 2025June 20, 2025
Posted inNews Five ways community organizations in Orlando picked up the slack to help others in 2024 At the beginning of a new year, we want to uplift those who helped others through the tough one that just ended by Orlando Weekly Staff January 2, 2025April 3, 2025
Posted inNews Zebra Youth brings more transitional housing for homeless LGBTQ+ young adults to Orlando The temporary, no-cost housing aims to build stability for young adults with nowhere to go. by McKenna Schueler December 11, 2024July 23, 2025
Posted inArts + Culture Austin’s Coffee hosts Werk On It gathering to encourage queer creativity Work on your creative projects, listen to some music, drink coffee by Matthew Moyer December 11, 2024July 20, 2025
Posted inNews A Transgender Day of Remembrance community gathering and vigil is held at First United Church of Christ Wednesday Orlando Gay Chorus adds uplifting LGBTQ+ voices. by Lucy Dillon November 20, 2024August 1, 2025
Posted inNews Come Out With Pride hosts Transgender Day of Remembrance event this weekend Part of nationwide observances by Lucy Dillon November 15, 2024June 3, 2025
Posted inNews Federal appeals court schedules 2025 hearing on Florida’s war on trans medical treatment The judge found that the restrictions were motivated by ‘animus’ toward transgender people. by News Service of Florida November 13, 2024March 27, 2025
Posted inArts + Culture Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are coming to deck Orlando’s halls Wednesday Hail the Christmas queens! by Matthew Moyer November 12, 2024March 22, 2025
Posted inArts + Culture, LGBTQ+ All the sights and smiles we saw at the 2024 Come Out With Pride parade in Orlando by Chloe Greenberg October 20, 2024