Sister Pattie O’Pounder got her drag name off a wine bottle. At a wine tasting, she sampled “a really nice white blend that you could just pound back on the patio.” Sister Pattie, whose resume included exactly one amateur night, asked: “Is that my drag name now?” Apparently so, because the name stuck when Sister…
As part of the opening reception for ArtFusion Gallery’s STL 360 exhibition, join St. Louis artist Alex Johnmeyer for a special Artist Talk from 7:30–8:00 p.m. The STL 360 opening reception runs from 5:00–10:00 p.m., offering guests an evening of art, conversation, and community. Recently named ArtFusion Gallery’s June 2026 Artist of the Month,…
Somewhere between learning to drive my baby-blue 1965 Mustang and secretly crushing on girls while still firmly planted in the closet, I fell hopelessly in love with Stevie Nicks. That Mustang had a 22-year-old stereo that somehow still worked. The speakers crackled more than they played, but they blasted music that could heal my fragile,…
Fifteen years ago, St Lou Fringe began STLFringe FEST with just three shows and a simple but stubborn belief: St. Louis deserved a stage for the art that didn’t fit anywhere else. Today, that belief has grown into one of the Midwest’s most vital independent arts festivals. As St Lou Fringe prepares to celebrate its…
Another film festival is gearing up as Cinema St. Louis, the organization behind QFest, returns to the Hi-Pointe Theatre for the 26th Annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase, featuring nearly 70 films from local filmmakers. Running from Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 26, the festival will also offer a variety of filmmaking workshops,…
The World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR), an international event celebrating positive body image while raising awareness of cyclist’s rights and vulnerability while on the road, returns to The Grove neighborhood of St. Louis on Saturday, July 25. The clothing-optional bike ride is known for its dress code of “as bare as you dare” with riders…
Just as the human body has no defenses against a completely new virus, our body politic had no immunity against Donald Trump’s off-the-charts willingness to violate every norm and boundary. He wasn’t smarter, smoother, or more charismatic than his opponents. He was simply willing to say or do anything. That was his superpower. And…
La Cage aux Folles. Book by Harvey Fierstein, based on the play by Jean Poiret. Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. Directed by Robert O’Hara. Choreography by Edgar Godineaux, tap choreography by Dormeshia. At New York City Center. June 17-28, 2026. Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes, with one intermission. La Cage aux Folles is a…
Much has been written this year about the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and much has been written during the past few decades, including full biographies, about the queer (at least, queer-adjacent) lives of three who served in George Washington’s Continental Army: Deborah Sampson, Casimir Pulaski, and Baron von Steuben. This piece provides…
30-year-old Hezekiah Williams III is an influencer and a life coach for those newly diagnosed with HIV, and his words have reached millions. He’s the project coordinator at Project THRIVE, a culturally affirming health program. In partnership with Southampton Healthcare, Project THRIVE provides mental health services, HIV/STI testing and prevention, and community-based support, all in…
