Montreal should be on your LGBTQ+ travel list if it hasn’t been crossed off yet. Prepare to fall in love with the European charm and welcoming atmosphere. From delightful restaurants and live events to the welcoming and diverse nightlife, Montreal has something for everyone to enjoy. This cultural hub is bursting with life, flavor, and plenty of party spots that should not be missed. We wrangled up a few favorites to check out next time you’re up North.  Aigle Noir Leather and latex and jeans, oh my! 1315 St Catherine St E · Montreal, QC H2L 2H4 (514) 529-0040 Website Aigle Noir This ..read more

Artist Marta Nowicka is featured at Superfine’s art fair in New York City. The mainstream art world hasn’t always embraced LGBTQ+ artists and their works. Enter Superfine, the traveling contemporary art fair where queer work is the star. Born in 2015 as a satellite of Miami’s prestigious Art Basel, Superfine has brought its bustling LGBTQ+ art marketplace to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Savannah, Washington DC, and New York City from May 2 to 5. Taking the theme “Future Wonderland” for this edition, Superfine will span an entire floor of NYC’s One Five One skyscraper to showcase more t ..read more

Singer Ricky Martin performs during the 67th Sanremo Song Festival on February 7, 2017 A global icon will be the highlight of Los Angeles Pride this year. Superstar Ricky Martin will be the headliner for the LA Pride in the Park concert. The June 8 concert will be held at Los Angeles State Historic Park, a 20-acre site with room for 25,000 people. And with a gay Latin megastar like Martin, it will be filled to capacity. “I am thrilled to be headlining LA Pride in the Park because it’s an incredible opportunity to celebrate love, diversity, and equality,” Martin said in an emailed statement. “L ..read more

Brent and I are currently spending six weeks in Valencia, Spain. Remember when we learned Penang curry isn’t actually from Penang, Malaysia? It turns out Valencia oranges aren’t from Valencia either. These oranges actually originated in California — then part of Mexico, in the 19th century — when an enterprising agronomist created an orange hybrid that he named after the famously sweet oranges of Valencia, Spain. Later, the patent was sold to ranchers, which led them to rename their local town “Valencia.” Of course, they still grow a different but delicious kind of orange here in th ..read more

Bathhouses, like gay bars, have been around for what seems like forever. They pre-date gay bars. Men have been enjoying intimate moments with one another in saunas, hammams, and baths across various cultures and eras – especially in Roman times. The gay bathhouse has long occupied a special place in queer culture (Bette Midler and Barry Manilow got their start performing a New York City bathhouse), but many guys never admit to visiting. That can make it hard to know what to expect the first time you visit a gay sauna and how you’re expected to behave. Here’s a brief rundown to answer some of ..read more

Corey and his boo hit the desert @coreyn0310 When you can’t get away, sometimes traveling through the screen is just as good as the real thing. These 25 gay, male-identifying travel influencers will show you the world, and their great abs, while you stay in the comfort of your own home. Stefan and Sebastien @nomadicboys The Nomadic Boys are gay travel gurus who want to inspire gays to travel to more places than thought possible. Their loyal fans helped them secure gold in Best of GayCities 2021 Cutest Traveling Couple. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gay Travel – Nomadic Boys ..read more

Chicago Pride Fest 2024 is preparing to roll out the carpet for its annual two-day festival celebrating LGBTQ+ culture and community. This year’s event is all set for June 22 and 23, from 11 am to 10 pm. It will be a fantastic affair with top-tier entertainers and performers ready to rock the stage in the heart of the city’s Northalsted neighborhood (formerly known as Boystown). The festival expects to draw in over 100,000 attendees from around the country, making it one of the largest Pride celebrations in the Midwest. Day one highlights The festivities begin on Saturday, June 22, with gay ..read more

Saturday, May 4, marks the 150th annual running of the Kentucky Derby. And it’s all about Fierceness. That’s not only the name of the 3-year-old bay colt who’s this year’s oddsmakers’ favorite; it’s an apt description of the pride and ongoing determination the queer community can feel about being recognized and respected by one of the sporting world’s most venerable red state institutions. Blue in bloom Caudill’s trademark blue roses have made him a popular artist. The official artist of this year’s Derby is Wiley Caudill, an out-and-proud 27-year-old painter raised in rural Cynthiana, KY ..read more

Deep in the heart of Texas is one of the largest LGBTQ+ populations in the country. Dallas is home to the world’s largest LGBTQ+ church, the Cathedral of Hope, and has a thriving and prosperous community. Additionally, Dallas hosts some wonderful LGBTQ+ events and festivals. Whether visiting town or planning a big move, you’ll find welcoming folks and tons to do. Here are some of the most exciting spots to hit up in town.  Horse around at Club Stallions Club Stallions Dark and moody bar with cute dancers 11311 Harry Hines Blvd · Dallas, TX 75229 (972) 997-1493 Website This exclusive ..read more

Members of the queer Burning Man tribe The Glamcocks flaunting their floral fashion at this weekend’s Bloom party in San Francisco. Over the weekend, San Francisco’s core characteristics of queer pride, environmentalism, and cannabis culture cross-pollinated with the blossoming of the Bloom party. Cultivated by the LGBTQ+ Burning Man tribe The GlamCocks on the eve of the stoner high holiday of 4/20, this bucolic bacchanal transformed the Roccapulco nightclub into a garden of earthly delights featuring flowery decor, Poison Ivy-themed stage shows, and fierce floral fashion. For Joey McGrath, th ..read more