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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Home to the largest Pride Festival in the Midwest, our city fully celebrates its diversity each year in June, but Columbus is a welcoming, affirming place to live and visit year-round. See our ultimate itinerary for the LGBTQ+ traveler below and book…
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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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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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More than 20 years ago, best friends Jen Lindsey and Anne Boninsegna bonded over cooking together for their friends. Now, the pair own The Kitchen, a catering company and events venue offering one of Columbus’s most unique dining experiences. Jen…
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David Erbe and Aidan Robinson's journey from a chance meeting on Tindr to life partners and now business partners is a testament to the power of shared passions. The Plant Gays is not just a shop for houseplants, bespoke concrete planters, and design…
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In Columbus, diversity thrives. There's a reason Thrillist hailed Columbus as a "queer oasis," recognizing its welcoming atmosphere and vibrant LGBTQIA community. Columbus also achieved a perfect score of 100/100 on the 2023 Municipal Equality Index…
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