He eats terribly. He drinks like a fish. He never has any money—if an employer won’t give him time off for an event, he simply quits. He’s tumbled through a second-story plate glass window at The District Hotel. He’s been run over by a car. He’s been struck by lightning—twice. It’s almost incomprehensible that “Mayor…
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Rain Can’t Stop Soulard Mardi Gras’ Sequin Circuit
Each Soulard intersection has its own tribe and vibe during Mardi Gras, and the stretch of Russell near Menard is ground zero for LGBTQ+ folks and those who love the spectacle we put on. Known as “The Sequin Circuit,” the compact area is bookended by Bastille and The Hi-Hat Lounge, offering options for shelter should…
Mooneyham Art Presents Corridors of Stillness – Italy
Mooneyham Art presents Corridors of Stillness – Italy, a solo exhibition by regional painter Jamie Geragosian, on February 21 from 5–9 p.m. The opening reception is free to the public and will feature live music by Psychedelic Symphony. Geragosian, a resident artist at both Soulard Art Gallery in St. Louis and Mooneyham Art in Alton,…
Black Pride St. Louis to Hold Rally Defending Trans Youth
On January 13, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J., landmark cases challenging bans that discriminate against transgender students under the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX. In response, the ACLU has called on Black Pride and TFAM organizations nationwide to host community activations…
Where to Sip Your Christmas Day Cocktails
No, they won’t look anything like this photo, but your drinks will be sloshed together with love by beloved bartenders who want to spend Christmas with you. Bar culture runs deep in St. Louis, and bar families will gather and will welcome guests as they celebrate. Here’s your Christmas Day guide to what’s open, what’s…
Mooneyham Art Winter Showcase to Feature Tai Davis
Mooneyham Art is proud to announce its Winter Showcase, a season of transformative storytelling through visual art. This dual exhibition features multidisciplinary artist Tai Davis and fine jeweler Joe Bova Conti, two creators whose life journeys and artistic practices embody resilience, reinvention, and radical authenticity. Opening Reception: December 6th, 5:00–9:00 PM Exhibition Dates: December 6th – February 13th Venue: Mooneyham Art LLC…
The 2025 Luminary Awards: Joan Lipkin
Editor’s note: Join us for the Out In STL Luminary Awards on December 4. Joan Lipkin has been designated an Icon by St Louis Magazine, profiled in 50 Key Figures in Queer US Theatre, received numerous local and national awards as a visionary and community leader, and last spring was elected into the prestigious College…
St. Louis Coalition Rallies on World AIDS Day Amid Funding Threats
ST. LOUIS – Vivent Health, in partnership with the mayor’s office and a broad coalition of community-based organizations, invites St. Louis communities to join them in observing World AIDS Day on Monday, December 1. They are hosting a march, rally and more powerful events dedicated to remembrance, advocacy, and a renewed commitment to a world…
Lucy Couture to Host the Out In STL Luminary Issue and Awards Gala
Please join us on the 4th of December for an evening of entertainment and community as we present the Out In STL Luminary Awards and celebrate the release of our latest issue. The stunning Lucy Couture will be our host, and the internationally acclaimed La Voûte Performance Ensemble, which is featured in the issue, will…
OUTCRY, Really Me, A Man With Sole and more queer films featured at SLIFF 2025
By Ethan Tarantella Alongside the major studio projects, locally produced films and potential Oscar contenders at the 34th Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) are a number of independent queer documentaries. Some have been screened at festivals as big as Sundance, others are just starting their festival run, but all are worthy of…