Downtown Alton has become a magnetic refuge for visual artists seeking community, inspiration, and creative rebirth. Since the pandemic, artists have been moving to Alton in droves—finding not only affordability, but an invigorating environment where art and culture are thriving. Long known for its legendary music scene, the city is now exploding with visual arts…
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WerQFest Makes July a Black Queer Celebration in The Grove
WerQFest is back, and it’s bigger than ever. With R&B star and breakout Broadway talent Avery Wilson headlining, and a stacked lineup of local artists, this year’s festival is shaping up to be one for the books. Avery isn’t just known for his powerhouse vocals that have landed him on stages around the world he…
‘Gateway to Pride’ Exhibit – Closing Weekend Activities
Missouri History Museum’s groundbreaking exhibit, Gateway to Pride, the first-ever full-scale exhibit on St. Louis’s fascinating and powerfully relevant LGBTQIA+ history, will celebrate it’s closing this weekend, July 5th and 6th, with a range of celebratory activities. The exhibit has drawn over 100,000 visitors since it opened and has been featured in USA Today. Event…
BLQK x ΦΛΚ : A Creative Collective Reimagining Black Queer Masculinity and Nightlife in St. Louis
In the heart of St. Louis, a new creative force is emerging one that redefines what it means to be a social fraternity. Founded in 2025, BLQK x ΦΛΚ (pronounced “BLQK Phi-Lambda-Kappa”) is not just a collective of friends or a social group. It is an intentional, curated space created by and for Black queer…
The Marvelous Martha Wash Is Thankful She’s Still Here—And So Are We
See Her on July 17 at City Winery Martha Wash is a powerhouse vocalist and trailblazing figure in music history. Even if you don’t instantly recognize her name, you’ll certainly recognize her chart-topping sound. Wash’s vocals are a force of nature—rich, powerful, and unmistakably soulful. Her voice is characterized by its booming gospel-influenced tone, incredible…
Your Guide to This Weekend’s Drag Brunches
St. Louisans have been enjoying drag since the 1870s, but boozy drag brunches are a more recent craze, and this city offers a variety of venues where guests can enjoy unique experiences, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and dazzling performances. Whether you’re a seasoned attendee or new to the scene, here are some options to consider…
Faeded: A High Fantasy Musical Spectacular and Fairy Art Bazaar
If you live for your fantasies, Faeded is where you want to make them come true for one magical night. It’s a deeply surreal costume party just for “queers, femmes, people of color, and everyone who loves them,” created and hosted by St. Louis’ most gloriously realized phantasm, Maxi Glamour. Now in its fourth year,…
Circus Flora Pride Night is June 13
A beloved summer tradition in St. Louis, Circus Flora returns for its 39th season with an all-new show, Urban Legend, running June 5-22 at The Big Top in Grand Center. Once again, Circus Flora is set to dazzle audiences of all ages with its unique combination of world-class circus performers, exceptional storytelling, and live original…
QFest at Home: Queer Stories That Challenge, Heal, and Inspire
This Pride Month, Cinema St. Louis and EncoreNOW invite you to experience QFest at Home, a powerful digital showcase of LGBTQ+ cinema exploring identity, resilience, love, and creative expression. From urgent documentaries to daring dramas, QFest at Home is available exclusively on EncoreNOW throughout June. Watch your way – rent the entire QFest at Home…
Guide to Pride in and Around St. Louis
From Pride Month to Queer Year, your quintessential LGBTQ+ community event guide for 2025 Whether you’re seeking Family picnic vibes or an all-night prance-a-thon, summer love or a cuddle puddle, a drag bonanza or a rainbow-bedizened parade, St. Louis and its surrounding area has something queer brewing for all members of the LGBTQ+ community this…