BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/pittsburgh-pa/src-11958.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - pittsburgh-pa BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TWIRL DTSTART:20260905T020000Z DTEND:20260905T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T062919Z UID:10023605-1788559200-1788573600@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Oh. You thought we were gonna let summer end without one last TWIRL? Tuh! šŸ’…šŸ½ \nPittsburghā€™s c*nty little house music party is SA UR BACK Friday\, September 4th (BeyoncĆ©ā€™s birthday BTW). šŸŖ© \nWeā€™re taking over Bottlerocket and bringing a literal gang of baddies and frien ds along with us. \nTHEE Gay Felony (@gayfelony) is joining us from Los An geles. Our nightlife cousin Ron Mist (@ron.mist) is making his TWIRL DEBUT (years in the making\, mind you). And\, of course\, the Mayoress of Twirl ville ROJO (@rojowashere) will be conjuring as well. šŸŽ§ \nSoā€¦ yeah. Th atā€™s it for the moment. Perhaps weā€™ll announce some more surprises lat er. šŸŽŸļøā€™s are live NOW! \nSidebar: We would reccomend NOT missing th is. Cause ya never know how long youā€™ll have to wait for the next one. šŸ¤·šŸ½ā€ā™€ļø \nOh and BTW this is TRULY a PROPER house music party. I f you donā€™t love underground music then this probably isnā€™t your thing no shade. šŸ«¦ \nAlso if you donā€™t enjoy dancing\, smiling\, giggling\, being hot\, meeting new people\, making out\, serving c*nt\, being the ma in character\, feeling fierce\, mischief\, twirling\, spinning\, dipping\, sweating\, and overall having a fun + happy time then this also probably isnā€™t your thing. And thatā€™s okay! šŸ«‚ \nSee you at the function! XO LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T062919Z LOCATION:Bottlerocket Social Hall\, 1226 Arlington Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, P A\, 15210\, United States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/twirl/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BeyoncĆ© 45th Birthday Bash DTSTART:20260905T020000Z DTEND:20260905T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T002932Z UID:10023866-1788559200-1788573600@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Weā€™re celebrating Queen Bā€™s 45th birthday on Friday\, 9/4! \nJoin us starting at 10pm as DJ Ronnie spins your favorite BeyoncĆ© hits all night long! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002932Z LOCATION:5801 Video Lounge & Cafe\, 5801 Ellsworth Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, P A\, United States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/beyonce-45th-birthday-bash/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boots: A C*nty Drag Show DTSTART:20260905T030000Z DTEND:20260905T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T062954Z UID:10023856-1788562800-1788570000@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:comedy DESCRIPTION:hosted by JOEMYGOSH \nfeaturing\nKARA SELLS\nTESS TICKLES\nBEL AIR BANKS\nARI NOVA\nRYLEE \nFriday\, September 4th\n11PM / NO COVER / 21+ LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062954Z LOCATION:P Town Bar\, 4740 Baum Boulevard\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United State s URL:https://qburgh.com/event/boots-a-cnty-drag-show/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Steel City Spooky Market DTSTART:20260905T140000Z DTEND:20260905T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T062954Z UID:10022100-1788602400-1788620400@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:arts,food,market DESCRIPTION:The Steel City Spooky Market is a Halloween-themed market wher e our vendors sell spooky art\, tarot readings\, taxidermy\, crystals\, an d more. Youā€™ll also find food vendors and food trucks. We have rotating vendors and are open biweekly and then weekly in October. \nCome out to sh op small and support local artists at Allegheny Commons Park West (by the Aviary) every other Saturday through October! There are lots of LGBTQIA+ a rtists and vendors selling human-made art\, oddities\, jewelry\, and even flash tattoos! Food trucks are also on-site during the market hours. \nDat es: \n\nMarch 21st\nApril 4th\nApril 18th\nMay 2nd\nMay 16th\nMay 30th\nJu ly 11th\nJuly 25th\nJune 13th\nJune 27th\nAugust 8th\nAugust 22nd\nSeptemb er 5th\nSeptember 19th\nOctober 3rd\nOctober 17th\nOctober 31st LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062954Z LOCATION:Allegheny Commns Park West\, 810 Arch Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/steel-city-spooky-market/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gayer Than a Picnic Basket DTSTART:20260905T160000Z DTEND:20260905T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T062954Z UID:10023067-1788609600-1788627600@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:community,drink,festival,food DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a fun-filled day thatā€™s bursting with pride\, laughs\, and good vibes all around. \nAfter a wildly successful debut that nearly sold out\, Gayer Than A Picnic Basket is back and gayer than ever for one fabulous afternoon of food\, cocktails\, queens\, games\, prizes\, and community. \nOriginally created as a way to bring our community toget her during the uncertainty of the COVID era\, this event quickly became on e of the most talked-about afternoons of the year. So weā€™re bringing it back for round twoā€”and trust us\, this isnā€™t your grandmaā€™s church p icnic. \nWellā€¦ unless your grandma loves drag queens and 50/50 raffles. \nšŸ“ Washington Park\, Stone Pavilion \nšŸ“… Saturday\, September 5\, 20 26\nā° Noon ā€“ 6:00 PM\nFood 1:00 PM-5:00 PM\nBar 12:00 PM ā€“ 5:00 PM \ n21+ Event to drinkĀ  18+ to enter \nšŸŽŸ TICKETS\n$25 Early Bird \n$30 Ad vance \n$35 At The Door \nAdvance tickets are strongly encouraged. Last ti me we came dangerously close to selling out\, and once capacity is reached \, thatā€™s it. \nYOUR TICKET INCLUDES:\nšŸ” Picnic-style food \nšŸ‘‘ Dra g Queen performances throughout the day \nšŸŽ§ Music\, dancing\, and enter tainment \nšŸŒž Lawn games and outdoor fun \nšŸ³ļøā€šŸŒˆ A day spent ce lebrating community\, friendship\, and Pride \nšŸ’° 50/50 Raffles \nšŸŽŸ P ull Tabs \nšŸŽ Prize Raffles \nšŸ¹ Cash Bar \nšŸŽ‰ Surprise giveaways an d chances to win throughout the afternoon \nBring some extra cash because the fun doesnā€™t stop with your ticket. \nWhether youā€™re here for the q ueens\, the cocktails\, the games\, the prizes\, the gossip\, or just to s it under a pavilion\, weā€™ve got you covered. \nMost importantly\, every ticket purchased helps support the future of LGBTQ+ events in Washington C ounty. \nThis fundraiser directly benefits the Washington County Gay Strai ght Alliance\, Inc. and helps us continue creating safe\, inclusive\, and unforgettable community events throughout the year. \nSo grab your friends \, your chosen family\, your favorite picnic look\, and come spend the aft ernoon with the WCGSA\, Inc. \nTickets are limited. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T062954Z LOCATION:Washington Park\, 283 Dunn Avenue\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, Uni ted States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/gayer-than-a-picnic-basket/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shot Party DTSTART:20260905T170000Z DTEND:20260905T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002957Z UID:10023645-1788613200-1788624000@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:September 5th at 1:00pm-4:00pm\, join ACT UP as we begin hosti ng monthly Shot Parties to support our trans community in need. Our goal i s to provide injection support and a space centering trans people. Bring y our medications if youā€™d like to use HRT. Bring potluck contributions if you can. Let us eat together\, hang\, and be trans! \nEmail actup.pgh@gma il.com for details LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002957Z URL:https://qburgh.com/event/shot-party/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Queer Balladeer ā€“Ā Shanty Sing at Harold's Haunt DTSTART:20260905T190000Z DTEND:20260905T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T002957Z UID:10022209-1788620400-1788627600@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of sea shanties\, sailing songs\, and pub songs! \nWe sing on the first Saturday of the month from 3-5pm and al l skill levels are welcome! LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T002957Z LOCATION:Haroldā€™s Haunt\, 142 Grant Avenue\, Millvale\, PA\, 15209\, Uni ted States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/queer-balladeer-shanty-sing-at-harolds-haunt/ 2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IGOR PARADIGM: A One-Man Spiral\, Live in Concert DTSTART:20260905T230000Z DTEND:20260906T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T063106Z UID:10023735-1788634800-1788640200@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Hedwig and the Angry Inch meets A Local Gay Raised on the Inte rnet\, join Theocracy as they try to make sense of a pattern theyā€™ve bec ome the latest victim of: The IGOR PARADIGM (or\, in simpler terms\, his l ong-distance homoerotic friendship-turned-situationship from hell). \nAptl y named after Tyler\, the Creatorā€™s 2019 Grammy-winning breakup album\, IGOR PARADIGM is a mental breakdown examining Theocracyā€™s predicament th rough the lens of other such characters that have found themselves in situ ationships. From Cassie in Euphoria to Jack Twist in Brokeback Mountain\, Theocracy attempts to make sense of her current predicamentā€” hoping that somewhere in the canon\, someone has already figured out how to break the cycle. \nStarring Theocracy (Theo Kutsko)\, Dee VaQuaria\, Flee Bite (Fel ix Lee Marcoe)\, Andi Whorehol [voice over]\, and Joe myGosh [voice over]. \nTICKETS are $15 in advance (online only)\, $20 at the door. \nCONTENT W ARNING: IGOR PARADIGM contains mentions and depictions of situationships\, distance\, gender dysphoria\, grooming\, manipulation\, and mental illnes s in addition to mentions of sexual situations and slurs. There are also i nstances of yelling and flashing lights. Recommended for ages 18+. \nACCES SIBILITY: This venue is only accessible by stairs. \nRUN TIME: 90 minutes\ , no intermission. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T063106Z LOCATION:Little Giant Studio\, 100 Asteroid Way\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15210\ , United States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/igor-paradigm-a-one-man-spiral-live-in-concer t-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A Night in Velvet: An Evening of Queer Burlesque DTSTART:20260905T230000Z DTEND:20260906T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T003134Z UID:10023697-1788634800-1788649200@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:dance,theater DESCRIPTION:An evening of dance\, passion\, and queer joy at Pittsburghā€™ s SapphĆ© with aĀ cast of queer community members pouring their Velvet Hea rts onto the stage. \nSaturday\, September 5th\nDoors at 7pm \nThe Soft Sp ot ā€” 5407 Penn Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15206 LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T003134Z LOCATION:The Soft Spot\, 5407 Penn Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, Unit ed States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/a-night-in-velvet-an-evening-of-queer-burlesq ue/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SOLACE DTSTART:20260906T010000Z DTEND:20260906T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T003134Z UID:10023639-1788642000-1788660000@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:dance,music DESCRIPTION:SOLACE is a new\, queer-friendly\, open-format dance night foc used on House\, UK Garage\, Hip-Hop\, R&B\, and Drum & Bass music with the intention of cultivating a diverse community of music lovers who want a j oyous nightlife experience to help them detach from the depressing aspects of our shared reality. \nOur goal is to make this night very welcoming an d accepting of all people\, especially other queers\, gays\, sapphics\, fe mmes\, thems\, trans people\, and BIPOC folks. But itā€™s also open to all ies\, accomplices\, and other open-minded people who may not represent the se identities\, but still support these marginalized communities at large. \nOur first iteration is on Saturday\, September 5th.\n$10 in advance\, $ 15 at the doors. \nWeā€™re so incredibly stoked that this dream is coming to fruition and we canā€™t wait to share it with all of you! \nPresented b y Royal Haunts (@royal_haunts) & Senseishun (@aznsenseishun) LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T003134Z LOCATION:Club Cafe\, 56-58 S 12th Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15203\, Unite d States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/solace/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bad Divas: Birthday Edition DTSTART:20260906T010000Z DTEND:20260906T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T003134Z UID:10023874-1788642000-1788660000@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:dance,festival,music DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 5th\, weā€™re celebrating the birthday of Pittsburghā€™s Pop Princess herself\, Ari Nova Skies šŸ‘‘ \nšŸ’‹ TWO POP- UP DRAG SHOWS FT. GAY FIERI (@youcancallmegay) & THEOCRACY (@__theocracy__ ) ā€ØšŸŽ‚ \nHOSTED BY THE BIRTHDAY GIRL\nšŸ’ƒšŸ» DANCE PARTY ALL NIGHT\n šŸŽ¶ ALL YOUR FAVORITE POP B*TCHES\nāœØ AND A WHOLE LOTTA BIRTHDAY CHAOS \ nCome celebrate\, dance\, scream\, tip\, and get a little āœØBADāœØ with u s all night long šŸ˜ˆ \nAriā€™s bringing the divas and the birthday energy ā€” you just need to bring your best look! Dress up as your favorite Bad Diva (your favorite artist) and you may have a chance to win the costume c ontest! šŸ’‹ \nšŸ’æ DJ @Gun Ray (gun.ray) & Itsdatjawn (@javvn_light)\n šŸŽ‚ Drag Shows hosted by Ari Nova (@ari_nova_pgh) \nā€ØšŸ•˜ 9PM ā€“ 2AM ā€Ø \n21+ā€Ø \n $10 DOOR \nBelvedereā€™s Ultra-Dive\n4016 Butler Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA \nšŸŽ‚šŸ¾šŸ’‹šŸŖ©āœØ LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T003134Z LOCATION:Belvedereā€™s Ultra-Dive\, 4016 Butler Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15201\, United States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/bad-divas-birthday-edition/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fur Ball DTSTART:20260906T020000Z DTEND:20260906T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T063103Z UID:10023579-1788645600-1788656400@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:comedy,music DESCRIPTION:WOOF MEOW QUACK \nMAKE SURE YOU BRING A FAT SACKā€¦ šŸ’° of MO NEEEY to MARYā€™S on September 5th\, itā€™s the FUUURRR BAAALLLLL šŸ¶šŸ± āœØāœØāœØ \nWe have 4 talented creatures and critters ready to take the st age and give us their furriest ballsā€¦ I mean ALL! Ready to give us their all!!! \nMoxie (@its_just_moxie) (our hottest host!)\nMarquis Gaylord (@t he.marquis.gaylord)\nWisteria Winx (@dontrusthefae)\nEureka Siggs (@eureka siggs) \nAnd of course\, the one\, the only DJ PWUPPY will be pawing at t he decks šŸ¶ making sure every moment is a tail-shaking one! šŸ©· \nFrida y\, September 5th at 10pm \n$5-10 \n21+ LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T063103Z LOCATION:Maryā€™s\, 5128 Penn Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15224\, United St ates URL:https://qburgh.com/event/fur-ball/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Picture Show with JCCP DTSTART:20260906T023000Z DTEND:20260906T035900Z DTSTAMP:20260904T063103Z UID:10022389-1788647400-1788652740@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:film,theater DESCRIPTION:Come do the Time Warp again with The Rocky Horror Picture Show hosted by The Junior Chamber of Commerce Players! Catch them performing R ocky Horror (and other cult classics šŸ‘€) every FIRST and THIRD SATURDAY at Row House ā€“ Hollywood! \nWatch this campy cult masterpiece starring h ouse favorite Tim Curry and dance\, call back\, and even throw toast in th is mega-fun interactive film experience! \nTickets are $15.50 at Row House ā€“ Hollywood. Prop bags can be purchased on site. \nAbout The Film: Swee thearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon)\, stuck with a fl at tire during a storm\, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry). As their innocence is lost\, Brad and Janet meet a houseful o f wild characters\, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy but ler (Richard Oā€™Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs\, Frank-N -Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named ā€œRocky.ā€ LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T063103Z LOCATION:Row House Cinema ā€” Hollywood\, 1449 Potomac Avenue\, Pittsburgh \, PA\, 15216\, United States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-with-jccp-2-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Labor of Drag DTSTART:20260906T031500Z DTEND:20260906T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T063103Z UID:10023608-1788650100-1788660000@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:holiday,music DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the holiday weekend in style with a drag show right in the heart of Lawrenceville! Work hard\, play harderā€¦ and let Pittsbur ghā€™s fiercest drag performers entertain you this Labor Day weekend! \nKi ck off your long weekend Saturday night with Miss V Van-Cartier\, Kaydence McQueen\, Hazell Azzer\, and Pittsburghā€™s First Lady of Drag ā€“ Kierra Darshell. \n21+\, no cover\, 2-drink minimum LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T063103Z LOCATION:Blue Moon Bar\, 5115 Butler Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15201\, Un ited States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/labor-of-drag/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Ladies Who Drag Brunch DTSTART:20260906T150000Z DTEND:20260906T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T063103Z UID:10023868-1788692400-1788703200@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:food DESCRIPTION:Start your Sunday the 5801 way with brunch\, bubbles\, and a f ierce lineup of drag. \nJoin us from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a delicious b runch and a free drag show starting at noon\, featuring some of the area ā€™s most exciting performers. Our regular menu will resume at 1:15 PM. \n Join us Sunday\, September 6th for an iconic show with Brianna Briana\, Sa vanna Ray\, and Leia Way LeStat! \nEmail info@5801pgh.com for reservations . \nVisit our Drag Brunch page for weekly menus\, performer lineups\, and upcoming dates.\nhttps://www.5801pgh.com/drag-brunch/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T063103Z LOCATION:5801 Video Lounge & Cafe\, 5801 Ellsworth Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, P A\, United States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/the-ladies-who-drag-brunch-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trans Tailor: Free Sewing Meetup DTSTART:20260906T200000Z DTEND:20260906T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T063103Z UID:10021902-1788710400-1788717600@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:A body-neutral and gender-neutral clothes-sewing meetup and sk ill-share! \nTrans Tailoring is a body-neutral and gender-neutral clothes- sewing meetup and skill-share\, bringing sewing experts and novices togeth er in the same room to work on projects. Bring your own project to work on and ask questions about. Prototype has 1 sewing machine available and som e supplies and fabric scraps\; bringing your own materials and tools is en couraged. \nFACILITATOR BIO\nGene Anderson (they/he) is a self-taught stit cher\, quilter\, and designer who learned to sew from the generosity of qu eer sewing mentors\, and Trans Tailoring was created as a way to continue and expand that journey with others. Gene is the creator of The Jilt and o ther upcycled denim creations\, as well as a local bookkeeper\, plant dad\ , and part-time queer brunch host. \nGuest instructors are welcome to get in touch if you want to get involved! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T063103Z LOCATION:Prototype PGH ā€“ Sharpsburg\, 606 Main Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\ , 15215\, United States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/trans-tailor-free-sewing-meetup/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:passengers: DJ Yamez DTSTART:20260906T220000Z DTEND:20260907T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T063103Z UID:10023984-1788717600-1788732000@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:drink,music DESCRIPTION:Letā€™s run the clubfax: extended DJ sets are a beloved nightl ife tradition we donā€™t get to partake in oftenĀ in Pittsburgh. But there used to be a time when it was the normā€”selectors were frequently given 4 hours *minimum* to take club kids on a true aural journey and engage wit h the crowd in a more intimate way. Thatā€™s what passengers is for\, ever y first Sunday of the month at Jackworth Ginger Beer\, with an added perk of a custom cocktail pairing by one of the cityā€™s most exciting bartende rs. \nYamez is a staple in these Pittsburgh streets (i.e. Soul Glo & Slapp ers N Bangers)\, but his legacy on the decks goes back way farther to his hometown Brooklyn\, NY\, where heā€™s considered a legend. This self-procl aimed ā€œvibe ninjaā€ (hard agree) has toured multiple countries and work ed with big names\, but just as importantly\, heā€™s also a kind and suppo rtive king whoā€™s been showing up for The MoB since our early years. Is i t any wonder why weā€™ve been tryin to lock him down for passengers all su mmer? ā˜ \nWhat a treat to get to hear where Yamez takes us with an exten ded set. The crates are endless. Mans is a master of multiple genres. Andm as always\, this listening session comes paired with a new custom cocktai l by Kayla Thee Bartenderā€”it donā€™t get no better. šŸ„‚ \nLetā€™s dive in. This Sunday\, 9/6\, 6-10pm at 6615 Hamilton Ave. Free to attend. šŸŽ§2 LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T063103Z LOCATION:Jackworth Ginger Beer\, 6615 Hamilton Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/passengers-dj-yamez/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Queer Fight Club DTSTART:20260906T230000Z DTEND:20260907T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T063103Z UID:10022824-1788721200-1788728400@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Queer Fight Club pGH is a free\, trans-led community self-defe nse program dedicated to fosted camraderie\, confidence\, and the capabili ties of our community and the most vulnerable members within in. \nWe trai n weekly in multiple fighting styles with the goal of making our bodies an d minds better prepared to protect ourselves and our community. \nNew day & time!\nSundays at 7pm \nRSVP required for new members. Email us at queer fightclubpgh@proton.me \n \nWhat to expect at QFC:\nā€¢A training environm ent that prioritizes clearly stating and reaffirming consent between train ing partners. The only thing that separates participating in a martial art from being in a street fight is the clear\, enthusiastic consent of both training partners. It is very important to exercise clear\, open communica tion and remember to check in with training partners frequently. \nā€¢A cl ass structure that simultaneously encourages pushing the edges of our comf ort zone and empowers participants to opt in to the pace and intensity tha t lets us feel the most safe. \nā€¢A focus on building each other up and h elping one another realize how strong and resilient we are all capable of being. \nā€¢No video recording or photography during class times for every oneā€™s safety\, privacy\, and peace of mind. \nā€¢A zero tolerance policy for harassment of any kind. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T063103Z URL:https://qburgh.com/event/queer-fight-club/2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SnoozeFest DTSTART:20260907T020000Z DTEND:20260907T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T003024Z UID:10024105-1788732000-1788742800@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:comedy,festival,music DESCRIPTION:Weā€™re BACK! Join us this Labor Day weekend as we wrap up sum mer with SNOOZEFEST! Weā€™ll be bringing you drag\, banter\, and total stu pidity all night long! \nOh andā€¦ \nI WILL BE ANNOUNCING HERE FIRST the o fficial theme for this yearā€™s Mx. P*Town Pageant! šŸ‘‘ \nSO if you have any interest in competing\, get here and be the first to know šŸ’ƒšŸ»šŸ•ŗ \nHosted by:\nSnoozy Q (@thesnoozyq)\n \nDJ:\nJoe My Gosh (@joemygosh)\n \nFeaturing:\nLeia Way LeStat (@leiawaylestat)\nTheocracy (@__theocracy__) \nGay Fieri (@youcancallmegay) \nSunday\, September 6th\nShowtime at 10pm \n21+ \nNo cover LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T003024Z LOCATION:P Town Bar\, 4740 Baum Boulevard\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United State s URL:https://qburgh.com/event/snoozefest/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crowd in Color DTSTART:20260907T020000Z DTEND:20260907T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062917Z UID:10023978-1788732000-1788746400@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Come out to the Blue Moon Bar and support this amazing all POC drag show! \nWeā€™ve got some incredible queens and kings hitting the sta ge\, and Zion Grindr be there co-hosting with his girl Tess Tickles. Can ā€™t wait to see everyone there! \nFeaturing:\nBelair Banks\nAlexandria St ar\nJace Blaze \nCome out\, show these performers some love\, and enjoy a great night of drag. You donā€™t want to miss this one! \nNo cover! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062917Z LOCATION:Blue Moon Bar\, 5115 Butler Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15201\, Un ited States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/crowd-in-color/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Inner Child Story Time DTSTART:20260908T000000Z DTEND:20260908T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062917Z UID:10023797-1788811200-1788816600@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:We might be grown ups but sometimes we just wanna sit on a cir cle rug and listen to a low-stakes cozy kidā€™s book. \nLibrarian Ollie wi ll be reading neir favorite picutre books while we listen\, learn\, and si t in calm with our inner child. \nBring non-crunchy snacks and your favori te stuffy! \nSeptember 7th\n8:00-9:30pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062917Z LOCATION:Nightshade Lounge\, 3019 W Liberty Avenue\, Dormont\, PA\, 15216\ , United States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/inner-child-story-time/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Malzof DJ Residency Night ft. EARLLL DTSTART:20260908T010000Z DTEND:20260908T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062917Z UID:10023799-1788814800-1788829200@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Excited to come back to Maryā€™s for my ongoing DJ residency n ight! Iā€™m stoked to welcome very special guest EARLLL. This night will a lso serve as the official after-party for the sapphic singles night at the Soft SpotšŸ˜ \nGet hip to EARLLL and then come see her play!! \nšŸŒø Ear lll (@80o815) is a Detroit-based DJ and organizer who is focused on sharin g music she enjoys with others while also understanding the importance of music as service to a dance floor. Co-founder of Dolls NightĀ Detroit and assistant in chief at hardlite_\, she has experience with all different el ements that go into shaping a party. When not involved in nightlife\, she is involved in supporting community programs including a weekly cooking cl ass! Come eat and be nourished šŸ„„ LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062917Z LOCATION:Maryā€™s\, 5128 Penn Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15224\, United St ates URL:https://qburgh.com/event/malzof-dj-residency-night-ft-earlll-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monday Night Fever DTSTART:20260908T030000Z DTEND:20260908T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062917Z UID:10024108-1788822000-1788832800@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Turn up the heat and cool it down every week at Monday Night F ever\, a late-night drag showcase serving looks\, attitude\, and nonstop e nergy. Hosted by the stunning Kaydence McQueen\, this Monday ritual brings fierce talent\, high-fashion moments\, and dance-floor drama straight to the stage. \nšŸ—“ Every Monday\nā° 11PM \nšŸ“ P*Town Bar LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062917Z LOCATION:P Town Bar\, 4740 Baum Boulevard\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United State s URL:https://qburgh.com/event/monday-night-fever/2026-09-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monday Night Fever DTSTART:20260908T030000Z DTEND:20260908T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062917Z UID:10023804-1788822000-1788832800@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:This week\, weā€™re welcoming in September at Monday Night Fev er! \nAll the way from Columbus\, Ohio\, weā€™ve got one of my besties\, B rianna Briana (@briannaxbriana)\, coming to join the party alongside Silly Billy (@whoissillybilly)\, Gwendolyn P Kollins (@pointylipz) \, and Sue F lay Munroe (@sueflaymunroe)!\n \nšŸ—“ Every Monday\nā° 11PM \nšŸ“ P*Town Bar LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062917Z LOCATION:P Town Bar\, 4740 Baum Boulevard\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, United State s URL:https://qburgh.com/event/monday-night-fever-3/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:QMNTY Craft Night DTSTART:20260908T200000Z DTEND:20260908T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062917Z UID:10023887-1788883200-1788890400@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, 4-6pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062917Z LOCATION:QMNTY Center\, 525 E Ohio Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, Unit ed States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/qmnty-craft-night/2026-09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stitch & Witch Harpy Hour DTSTART:20260908T210000Z DTEND:20260908T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062917Z UID:10021055-1788886800-1788894000@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday\, stop in for our Stitch & Witch Harpy Hour ā€” bring your current portable craft like knitting\, cross stitch\, sketching \, beading\, & more! Any craft you can pick up and take anywhere. Awkward beans very welcome. Weā€™ll be hanging out and crafting together. \nEvery Tuesday\, 5-7PM \n$1 off drafts LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062917Z LOCATION:Haroldā€™s Haunt\, 142 Grant Avenue\, Millvale\, PA\, 15209\, Uni ted States URL:https://qburgh.com/event/stitch-witch-harpy-hour/2026-09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lesbiyinz in Space DTSTART:20260908T213000Z DTEND:20260909T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062917Z UID:10022570-1788888600-1788899400@qburgh.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:a monthly social hour with drink and food specials. \ncome fli rt\, friend\, and freak out over how cute the space bar is! \nworried to c ome alone? we get it\, but we have so many amazing humans\, literally just waiting for you to walk in. youā€™re welcome here! pinky promise. \nevery second tuesday\n5:30-8:30pm \nspace bar is opening just for us! donā€™t p anic is the internet tells you theyā€™re closed on tuesdays. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062917Z LOCATION:Space Bar\, 22 Market Square\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United S tates URL:https://qburgh.com/event/lesbiyinz-in-space/2026-09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:QBurgh X-SOURCE-URL:https://qburgh.com/event/soft-launch-a-sapphic-and-dyke-poetr y-reading-open-mic-pride-month-edition END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR