Twenty-five years later, the room is still open. On August 14, 2001, a young singer-songwriter from Sedona, Arizona, released an album that would become one of the defining pop-rock records of its generation. That album was The Spirit Room. Before the major-label success came “Broken Bracelet,” Branch’s independent 2000 release on Twin…
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“If It Ain’t Spit, It Ain’t Love” — Peaches Brings “No Lube So Rude” to St. Louis
“If it ain’t spit, it ain’t love.” There probably isn’t a better way to introduce Peaches—the unapologetic provocateur, performance artist and electro-punk icon who has spent more than two decades turning sexuality, gender, identity and freedom into an art form. On September 14, 2026, Peaches brings her No Lube So Rude Tour to The Sovereign…
Betty Neeley: Riding Ahead of Her Time, Preserving the Herstory of St. Louis
Long before St. Louis had an organized LGBTQ motorcycle scene, before women riders had a place in groups such as Dykes on Bikes, Betty D. Neeley was already riding. Neeley, turning 90 this month, began riding motorcycles in 1949, at an age when a teenage girl taking to the streets on a motorcycle was…
Festival of Nations Announces 2026 Performer Lineup and VIP Experience
Festival of Nations, powered by the International Institute of St. Louis, announces its 2026 performance lineup and a new single-day VIP ticket option ahead of the festival’s return to Tower Grove Park on Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30. The free two-day festival brings together 100,000+ attendees and features dozens of performances from all…
Artist Talk with Alex Johnmeyer Friday July 31 at ArtFusion Gallery
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,…
St Lou Fringe Celebrates 15 Years of Bold, Boundary-Pushing Art
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…
26th Annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase Kicks Off This Weekend
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,…
18th Annual World Naked Bike Ride Set for July 25
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…
From Friendship to Revolution: A St. Louis Lesbian Love Story
The other day, as I drove down Manchester Road toward Maplewood, I remembered there was a partially queer-owned coffee shop called The Living Room. I made a mental note to stop in and support them. I love how, these days, my straight friends are often the ones telling me about queer-owned businesses. It…
QFest St. Louis Opens Friday at the Hi-Pointe Theatre
Just a few weeks ago, Missouri lawmakers met in Jefferson City to discuss the passing of a recent bill that places significant limitations on transgender individuals. Around that same time in St. Louis, another conversation was happening as a result of that bill: How do we maintain the safety of our transgender youth? This conversation…