Terrified screams and ghostly moans are the sounds of the season, but you deserve some ear candy, too! The horror bands of Columbus are full of tricks, treats, and auditory sweets that’ll have you listening to their spooky tunes all year long. What…
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Columbus' historic LGBTQ+ landmarks offer meaningful experiences year-round, but during Pride Month, visiting these sites takes on even deeper significance. It’s a powerful time to honor the queer elders who helped pave the way. For those who…
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When Marcia Riley opened Slammers in 1993, it wasn’t the only lesbian bar in the city. At the time, there were more than 200 lesbian bars in the U.S., and a handful of them were right here in Columbus. Those who remember Columbus in those days can…
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Columbus has long been a gay-friendly city, though more recently its reputation as a writers’ town is growing too. At the Columbus Book Festival, you can experience a cross-section of both! The festival, featuring local and nationally recognized…
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Get loud, be proud, and come out for Pride in Columbus. The first Pride march in Columbus was in 1981 and drew around 200 participants—now, it’s the largest Pride celebration in the Midwest! With Columbus Pride drawing more than 700,000 people and…
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Columbus has been quietly racking up the accolades and it’s time we stop keeping it to ourselves. In our series, Behind the Buzz, we’re unveiling the people, places and experiences that make our city worthy and deserving of all the hype. Keep reading…
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You heard it from Midwest emo first: Ohio is for lovers. Especially music lovers! Given that Columbus is a queer haven in the Midwest, it only makes sense to shout out the Columbus queer music scene. Meet 20 talented musicians and bands that span the…
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As a lifelong thrifter who checks out the secondhand scene nearly everywhere I travel, I can tell you the thrifting, antiquing, and vintage shopping in Columbus is unmatched. And I’m not just saying that because I live here—I’m a transplant to the…
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It’s that time of year for spooky, scary skeletons, the whole lineup from “Monster Mash,” and the best queer costume parties. But, let’s be real, queer folks love Halloween-esque experiences all year round. Whether you’re gathering supplies for…
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When Letha Pugh was growing up in North Dakota and deciding to go into the medical field, she couldn’t have predicted her background would have perfectly set her up to own several restaurants and a nonprofit in Columbus—but that’s precisely what…
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