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November 2024
Cheries-Cheris: Paris Gay, Lesbian & Trans Film Festival
November 16-26, 2024
Paris, France
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 15-17, 2024
San Diego, CA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Vinokino LGBT Film Festival
November 15-17, 2024
Helsinki, Finland
festival travels to several other cities in Findland
image+nation: Montreal Int'l LGBT Film Festival
November 14-24, 2024
Montreal, QC, Canada
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 1-3, 2024
Dallas, TX
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Victory Institute Conference
November TBD, 2024
Washington, DC
national organization dedicated to elevating openly LGBTQ leaders who can further equality at all levels of government. Through our training and professional development programs, each year Victory Institute assists hundreds of individuals who go on to influential careers in politics, government, business and advocacy. Many of our trainees join the more than 1,000 openly LGBTQ elected and appointed officials now serving around the world
Puerto Rico Queer Filmfest
November TBD, 2024
San Juan, PR
LGBTQ-themed audiovisual works (fiction or documentary, feature films or short films) to be shown at the festival, as well as in special activities
Mezipatra
November TBD, 2024
Prague & Brno, Czech Republic
Czech LGBT film festival
Transgender Film Festival
November TBD, 2024
San Francisco, CA
films that promote the visibility of transgender & gender variant people
Brawny Bear Weekend
November 21-24, 2024
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Experience BRAWNY BEAR WEEKEND 2024 spanning over FOUR DAYS and featuring TEN international DJs at TWO stunning venues with our SUNSET TEA DANCE ON THE BEACH! Prepare yourself for mind blowing sunsets, amazing music, bears of all shapes, colors and sizes and lazing on the dazzling sandy beaches.
Greater Palm Springs Pride
November 1-3, 2024
Palm Springs, CA
free entertainment, dance parties, lots of people & a parade on Sunday
October 2024
Mr LeatherMan Europe
October 27-29, 2024
Milan, Italy
assembly of European clubs belonging to ECMC and the election of Mr. Leather Europe 2024
Cineffable: Paris Int'l Lesbian & Feminist Film Festival
October 24-27, 2024
Paris, France
Fantasia Fair
October 20-27, 2024
Provincetown, MA
a weeklong celebration of gender diversity • workshops, fashion show, cabaret, banquets & more
AIDS Walk LA
October 20, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
annual AIDS fundraiser in West Hollywood
TLVFest: The Tel Aviv LGBT Film Festival
October 19-27, 2024
Tel Aviv, Israel
films will also show in Jerusalem & Haifa
Reel Affirmations: The Nation's LGBT Film Festival
October 18-21, 2024
Washington, DC
lesbian/ gay films
Fantasy Fest
October 18-27, 2024
Key West, FL
10 days of parties, costume contests, street fairs, masquerade balls & parades
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
October 17-20, 2024
Portland, OR
oSTEM empowers LGBTQ+ people in STEM to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by cultivating environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocac
Mr Int'l Rubber & Rubber Blowout
October 17-20, 2024
Chicago, IL
largest rubber event in US • market, parties
Hamburg Int'l Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
October 15-20, 2024
Hamburg, Germany
Provincetown Women's Week
October 14-20, 2024
Provincetown, MA
very popular - make your reservations early!
National Coming Out Day
October 11, 2024
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for events in your area or visit www.hrc.com/ncop
Castro Street Fair
October 6, 2024
San Francisco, CA
performance, arts & community groups street fair • co-founded by Harvey Milk
Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 4-13, 2024
Hartford, CT
gay & lesbian film festival at Cinestudio
CineKink NYC
October 4-13, 2024
New York City, NY
film festival exploring a wide variety of sexualities through documentary, comedy, porn, drama & more
Mates Leather Weekend
October 3-7, 2024
Provincetown, MA
the hottest leather event in New England
Stamped: LGBT Film Fest
October 3-6, 2024
Pensacola, FL
dedicated to providing a vibrant cultural experience to Pensacola by using the unique expression of films with a specific focus on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community to foster awareness, inclusion, and diversity
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October ongoing, 2024
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for fund-raising events in your area to fight breast cancer
Leather Pride Amsterdam
October TBD, 2024
Amsterdam, Netherlands
weekend of hot leather events
St John's International Women's Film Festival
October TBD, 2024
St John's, NL, Canada
World Gay Rodeo Finals
October TBD, 2024
check w/ local chapters for events throughout the year in your area
September 2024
REAL BAD
September 29, 2024
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser immediately following the Folsom Street Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Aftershock
September 29, 2024
San Francisco, CA
DJ Abel keeps the leather crowd going • 4am Sunday morning/ Saturday night
Folsom Street Fair
September 29, 2024
San Francisco, CA
huge SM/ leather street fair, topping a week of kinky events
Fresno Reel Pride
September 27-29, 2024
Fresno, CA
annual lesbian & gay film festival in central California
National LGBT MBA Conference aka the ROMBA Conference
September 26-28, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
career fair & discussions of sexual orientation, gender & leadership in the workplace by MBA students & out Fortune 500 company leaders
The Dinah 2024
September 25-29, 2024
Palm Springs, CA
The Largest Queer/Lesbian/Non-Binary / Event in the world at Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
Reeling: Chicago Lesbian & Gay Int'l Film Fest
September 19-29, 2024
Chicago, IL
Q Film Festival
September 13-25, 2024
Long Beach, CA
showcasing films of interest to the queer community
Blatino Oasis
September 12-15, 2024
Palm Springs, CA
join Black, Blatino & Latino men and their friends from around the world for pool parties, dance parties, erotic events, awards ceremonies, white party brunch & more!
EuroPride Valletta 2024
September 6-15, 2024
Valletta, Malta
parties, politics, performance & more • there is something for everyone at this massive celebration of gay pride
Nat'l Lesbian & Gay Journalists Assoc Convention
September 5-8, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
workshops • keynote speakers • entertainment
WomenFest
September 4-8, 2024
Key West, FL
live music • film festival • pool parties • comedy show • dance parties • golf tournament
Pantheon of Leather
September 2, 2024
Atlanta, GA
annual leather/ SM/ fetish community service awards & int'l Mr & Ms Olympus Leather
August 2024
Splash Days
August 30-Sept 2, 2024
Austin, TX
weekend of music, dance, unity & lake parties in Austin over Labor Day Wknd
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend
August 30-Sept 2, 2024
Atlanta, GA
celebrate Black Pride over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta
AGLIFF
August 28-Sept 2, 2024
Austin, TX
Film Programs Serving The LGBTQ+ Community
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 23-25, 2024
Boston, MA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
XLSior Int'l Gay Festival
August 22-28, 2024
Mykonos, Greece
5 days of hot events, including the beach party at Elia beach in Mykonos, Greece
Women Outdoors National Gathering
August 22-25, 2024
Hancock, NH
camping • hiking • workshops
Int'l Association of Country Western Dance Clubs Annual Convention
August 22-25, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
also semi-annual conventions in March (Seattle, WA) & December (San Francisco, CA)
CMEN West Coast Gathering
August 18-26, 2024
San Bernardino Mountains east of Big Bear, CA
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also Spring Gathering near Nashville, TN in June
Ella International Lesbian Festival
August 16-24, 2024
Mallorca, Spain
the best lesbian event, meeting place and LGBT vacation for women who love women
Womyn's Gathering
August 16-18, 2024
Louisa, VA
last wknd in Aug • camping, music & workshops
GNI (Gay Naturist Int'l) Gathering
August 16-25, 2024
Poconos, PA
weeklong gathering of gay nudists • price includes food, beverages, lodging & entertainment • workshops
Out On The Mountain
August 16, 2024
Valencia, CA
gay day at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Elderflower Womenspirit Festival
August 14-18, 2024
Mendocino, CA
earth-based spirituality retreat for women and girls • honoring the feminine through the Goddess
‘Camp' Camp
August 11-18, 2024
Porter, ME
summer camp for LGBT adults • sports, pottery, theater, yoga & more
Camp Ten Trees
August 10-24, 2024
Western WA
residential summer camp • one week for LGBTQA youth ages 13-17 • one week for kids ages 8-17 of LGBTQA/ non-traditional families
Matinee Barcelona
August 10-18, 2024
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Circuit
August 10-18, 2024
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Northalsted Market Days
August 10-11, 2024
Chicago, IL
a good ol' summer block party on Main St of Boys' Town, USA
Flickers: Rhode Island Int'l Film Festival
August 7-13, 2024
Providence, RI
don't miss the Gay & Lesbian Film Fest
Tropical Heat
August 7-11, 2024
Key West, FL
naked pool party • dungeon & fetish party • 4 days of HOT male events!
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
August 2-26, 2024
Edinburgh, Scotland
the largest arts festival in the world • dance, theater, music, comedy, events & more
BC Witchcamp
August TBD, 2024
near Vancouver, BC, Canada
weeklong Wiccan intensive at Evans Lake
Vancouver Queer Film & Video Festival
August TBD, 2024
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Girlie Circuit
August TBD, 2024
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
July 2024
Rendezvous 2024
July 31-Aug 4, 2024
Medicine Bow Nat'l Forest, WY
5-day camping festival to celebrate LGBT pride
NGLCC Conference
July 30-7 Aug, 2024
Palm Springs, CA
annual gathering of Nat'l Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Lazy Bear Weekend
July 29-Aug 5, 2024
Russian River, CA
no contests, no pageants, no frills-just fur! • FUNdraiser benefits AIDS charities in Northern California & beyond • check web for details
Ritual
July 28, 2024
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser iat 4am the morning of Dore Alley Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Up Your Alley Fair
July 28, 2024
San Francisco, CA
local SM/ leather street fair held in Dore Alley, South-of-Market • thousands of local kinky men & women attend
Family Week
July 27-Aug 3, 2024
Provincetown, MA
join hundreds of LGBT parents, kids & allies for a week of workshops, boat rides, campfires, sandcastle competitions & more
Crape Myrtle Festival
July 27, 2024
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
yearlong fundraising events for HIV/LGBT concerns culminating in a grand gala the last Saturday of July
Camp It Up! LGBT Family Camp
July 22-August 4, 2024
Quincy, CA
swimming • horseback riding • arts & crafts • music, dance & theater • family spa & salon! • at Feather River Camp • since 1990
CMEN Northern CA Gathering
July 21-28, 2024
Sierra Foothills east of Auburn, CA
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also Spring Gathering near Nashville, TN in June
Girl Splash
July 17-21, 2024
Provincetown, MA
4 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Bear Week Provincetown
July 13-20, 2024
Provincetown, MA
come to Provincetown for a relaxing week of parties & events
IMEN Gathering
July 12-21, 2024
near Baltimore, MD
all-inclusive summer camp for gay men • party naked w/ 300 guys for an entire week • theme parties, pool parties & great food • airport transportation to/from BWI
Hotter Than July Weekend
July 12-14, 2024
Detroit, MI
the Midwest's oldest black same-gender-loving pride celebration
Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival
July 11-21, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles' lesbian/ gay film & video festival in mid-July
GCLS Annual Literary Conference
July 10-24, 2024
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) annual gathering for the enjoyment, discussion & enhancement of lesbian literature
Cologne Pride
July 6-21, 2024
Cologne, Germany
film screenings • panel discussions • parties • cultural activities & more
Nov 2024
Brawny Bear Weekend
Nov 21-24, 2024
Puerto Vallarta
MANTAMAR BEACH CLUB will host all four daytime pool events. Friday, Saturday and Sunday Nights we go to the newly remodeled and biggest gay nightclub in Puerto Vallarta, INDUSTRY NIGHTCLUB!
BEACH! Prepare yourself for mind blowing sunsets, amazing music, bears of all shapes, colors and sizes and lazing on the dazzling sandy beaches.
July 2024
Miami Beach Bruthaz
July TBD, 2024
Santo Domingo, DR
lifestyle event for same-gender-loving men & women • hip hop party • rooftop pool party • fashion show & more!
Joining Hearts
July TBD, 2024
Atlanta, GA
at Piedmont Park Pool • open bar, catered hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, dancing under the stars & a grand finale fireworks spectacular • 100% donated to beneficiaries
June 2024
San Francisco Dyke March
June 24, 2024
San Francisco, CA
join thousands of dykes of all shapes, colors & sizes for music, marching & more through the streets of the Mission & the Castro
San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade/ Celebration
June 29-30, 2024
San Francisco, CA
PDX Black Pride
June 27-30, 2024
Portland, OR
films, workshops, parties & more
Folsom Street East
June 22, 2024
New York City, NY
New York City's answer to the famous San Francisco fetish street fair
Frameline: San Francisco Int'l LGBT Film Festival
June 20-30, 2024
San Francisco, CA
get your tickets early for a slew of films about us
National Women's Music Festival
June 20-23, 2024
Middleton, WI
check Facebookfor details
Pagan Spirit Gathering
June 16-23, 2024
Waynesville, MO
summer solstice celebration • primitive camping • workshops • rituals • advance registration required • Pulaski County / Ft. Leonard Wood Shrine
Ontario Womyn's Drum Camp
June 16-19, 2024
Haliburton, ON, Canada
at Camp White Pine, all levels welcome
Queer Women of Color Film Festival
June 14-16, 2024
San Francisco, CA
festival focus: SWANA/AMEMSA queer women of color & transgender/genderqueer people of color
Korea Queer Cultural Festival
June 13-July 14, 2024
Seoul, Korea
films, parties, parades & more
Matinee Asia
June 7-9, 2024
Pattaya, Thailand
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
PrideFest
June 6-8, 2024
Milwaukee, WI
celebrate LGBT pride at Henry W Maier Festival Park
AIDS LifeCycle
June 2-9, 2024
San Francisco to Los Angeles, CA
bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for HIV/AIDS services
Keshet Camp: Jewish Family Camp
June many weeks thru August, 2024
Yosemite, CA
a rainbow camp for LGBT families & their friends • sports, music, arts & crafts & more
Lambda Literary Awards
June TBD, 2024
New York City, NY
the Lammies are the Oscars of LGBT writing & publishing
Womxn of Color Weekend
June TBD, 2024
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, wine tasting, dance parties & more
Music in the Mountains
June TBD, 2024
Grass Valley, CA
summer music festival
LGBT Pride
June ongoing, 2024
Cross-country, USA
celebrate yourself & attend one - or many - of the hundreds of Gay Pride parades & festivities happening in cities around the world
May 2024
Gay Days Orlando
May 30-Jun 4, 2024
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
Girls in Wonderland
May 30-Jun 3, 2024
Orlando, FL
Pandora events presents the biggest women's week celebration on the East Coast with 4,000 women taking over the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort at Disney World for non-stop dance parties, comedy, pool parties, celebrity hosts, awesome girl DJs, live women's music, theme parks and so much more
Spoleto Festival USA
May 24-June 19, 2024
Charleston, SC
one of the continent's premier avant-garde cultural arts festivals • 140+ performances of dance, theater & music from around the world
International Mr Leather
May 23-27, 2024
Chicago, IL
weekend of leather events, capped by contest Sunday, Black & Blue Ball on Monday
International Mr Bootblack Contest
May 23-27, 2024
Chicago, IL
contest takes place during International Mr Leather weekend
Inside Out: Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival
May 23-Jun 2, 2024
Toronto, ON, Canada
Pensacola Memorial Day Weekend
May 23-27, 2024
Pensacola, FL
many parties on beaches & in bars
Single Women's Weekend
May 17-19, 2024
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Annual Gay Bowling Tournament
May 16-20, 2024
Reno, NV
check site for local tournaments throughout the year
Minnesota AIDS Walk
May 11, 2024
Minneapolis, MN
enjoy a 10K walk from Minnehaha Park & raise money for MN AIDS Project
London Lesbian Film Festival
May 3-5, 2024
London, ON, Canada
women only Fri-Sat, open to all on Sunday
Purple Party
May 2-6, 2024
Dallas, TX
a weekend of dance parties & social events benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas
Northwest Leather Celebration (NWLC)
May 2-5, 2024
Sacramento, CA
host of the NW regional Master/slave contest
QFest
May , 2024
St Louis, MO
uses the art of contemporary gay cinema to spotlight the lives of LGBTQ people and celebrate queer culture
Herland Bi-Annual Retreats
May , 2024
Oklahoma City, OK
music, workshops, campfire events & potluck • girls of all ages & boys under 10 welcome • also in October
National Queer Arts Festival
May 1-31July, 2024
San Francisco, CA
performances & exhibitions in the San Francisco Bay Area highlighting artists from around the country • year-round events
April 2024
International Ms Leather Contest
April 11-14, 2024
San Jose, CA
contest • workshops • parties • vending
Cherry Weekend
April TBD, 2024
Washington, DC
annual weekend event featuring top international DJs • raises funds to support the local HIV service & LGBT community
Philadelphia Black Pride
April , 2024
Philadelphia, PA
a weekend of social & cultural activities • films, BBQ, spoken word, parties & more
March 2024
White Party
March 29-31, 2024
Palm Springs, CA
spectacular live performances • top-notch talent • cutting-edge lighting & special effects
Saints & Sinners
March 22-24, 2024
New Orleans, LA
LGBT writers & readers from around the country gather for a hot weekend of readings, panels & performance
Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival
March 22-30, 2024
Los Angeles, CA
Easter 2024 Berlin
March 16- 4 Apr, 2024
Berlin, Germany
annual leather & fetish weekend • German Mr Leather contest
European Gay Ski Week
March 16-23, 2024
Avoriaz, SWITZ
Europe's biggest gay winter sports & music festival • “the perfect winter holiday, in a welcoming LGBT environment”
Together We Can
March 15-17, 2024
Troy, MI
annual LGBT substance abuse conference
London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
March 13-24, 2024
London, England
grab your tickets for the largest LGBT film fest in Europe
Leather Leadership Conference
March 8-10, 2024
Atlanta, GA
join us to develop & strengthen problem-solving & camaraderie in the leather community
Rubbout
March TBD, 2024
Vancouver, BC, Canada
annual party weekend of rubber & fetish for men
Winter Music Conference
March TBD, 2024
Miami, FL
huge annual EDM conference • workshops, seminars, IDMA & of course dance / parties
February 2024
Winter Party Festival
February 28-Mar 5, 2024
Miami Beach, FL
celebration & fundraiser for the LGBT community
Winter Party for Women
February 28 5 Mar, 2024
Miami/ South Beach, FL
check the schedule for hot women's events all weekend long
Southeast Black & Blue
February 23-25, 2024
Atlanta, GA
SE Leather Sir, Leather Boy & Bootblack contests • also Mr SE Rubber contest
SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend
February 23-24, 2024
Provincetown, MA
get outta the cold and into the heat! hot weekend of leather parties, demos & more
Sydney Gay Mardi Gras/World Pride
February 16-Mar 3, 2024
Sydney, Australia
extravagant season of festivities, arts & culture, culminating in the parade & world-famous Mardi Gras party
Mardi Gras Film Festival
February 15-29, 2024
Sydney, Australia
Sydney film festival corresponds with massive Mardi Gras event
Zinegoak
February TBD, 2024
Bilbao, Spain
LGBT film & performing arts festival
Reelout Queer Film & Video Festival
February 1-11, 2024
Kingston, ON, Canada
celebrating the best of queer independent film & video
January 2024
Beef Dip: Int'l Bear Week
January 28-Feb 4, 2024
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
beach parties, pool parties & hot DJs • local tours • booze cruise • bring sunscreen!
Tampa Bay Int'l Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
January 25-28, 2024
Tampa Bay, FL
Whistler Pride & Gay Ski Festival
January 21-28, 2024
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/lesbian ski week • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
WinterPRIDE: Whistler Gay Ski Week
January 21-28, 2024
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/ lesbian ski week • parties for boys & girls! • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
Creating Change Conference
January 17-21, 2024
New Orleans, LA
for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people & allies seeking positive & enduring political & social change
Winter Rendezvous
January 17-21, 2024
Stowe, VT
annual gay ski week • skiing, winter sports & entertainment
Shred the Love Breast Cancer: Snowboard & Music Festival
January 14-Apr 4, 2024
many locations, CA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions
Sin City Shootout
January 11-14, 2024
Las Vegas, NV
LGBT athletes compete in softball, basketball, wrestling, body building & more
Boarding for Breast Cancer Board-a-thon
January , 2024
Grand Targhee, WY
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions at ski resorts around the country • also other events during the year
Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Series
January ongoing throughout the year, 2024
Cross-country, USA
5K & 1-mile run/fitness walks in cities around the country to fight breast cancer • call for local city dates • organized by local affiliate offices
December 2023
Fetish Pride Italy
December 7-10, 2023
Naples, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy
Holly Folly
December 1-3, 2023
Provincetown, MA
lesbian/ gay holiday celebration • fabulous parties • holiday concert • open houses • 1st wknd in December
November 2023
Brawny Bear Weekend
November 16-19, 2023
Puerto Vallarta, MX
spanning over FOUR DAYS and featuring NINE international DJs at TWO stunning venues
Cheries-Cheris: Paris Gay, Lesbian & Trans Film Festival
November 18-26, 2023
Paris, France
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 17-19, 2023
San Diego, CA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
image+nation: Montreal Int'l LGBT Film Festival
November 16-26, 2023
Montreal, QC, Canada
OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing for Change) Nat'l Gathering
November 15-19, 2023
Tempe, AZ
lesbians 60+ gather for workshops, guest speakers & entertainment to promote Old Lesbian pride & fight ageism
TLVFest: The Tel Aviv LGBT Film Festival
November 10-19, 2023
Tel Aviv, Israel
films will also show in Jerusalem & Haifa
Puerto Rico Queer Filmfest
November 9-12, 2023
San Juan, PR
LGBTQ-themed audiovisual works (fiction or documentary, feature films or short films) to be shown at the festival, as well as in special activities
Inside Out: Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival
November 9-12, 2023
Toronto, ON, Canada
Transgender Film Festival
November 9-12, 2023
San Francisco, CA
films that promote the visibility of transgender & gender variant people
Sundance Stompede
November 9-12, 2023
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco's annual country/ western dance weekend
OutReels
November 2-5, 2023
Cincinnati, OH
LGBTQ movie festival of Northern KY and Cincinnat
Greater Palm Springs Pride
November 3-5, 2023
Palm Springs, CA
free entertainment, dance parties, lots of people & a parade on Sunday
Mezipatra
November 2-9 & 13-20, 2023
Prague & Brno, Czech Republic
Czech LGBT film festival
Vinokino LGBT Film Festival
November 2-5, 2023
Helsinki, Finland
festival travels to several other cities in Findland
Victory Institute Conference
November TBD, 2023
Washington, DC
national organization dedicated to elevating openly LGBTQ leaders who can further equality at all levels of government. Through our training and professional development programs, each year Victory Institute assists hundreds of individuals who go on to influential careers in politics, government, business and advocacy. Many of our trainees join the more than 1,000 openly LGBTQ elected and appointed officials now serving around the world
Annual LGBTQ Marketing & Advertising Symposium
November TBD, 2023
New York, NY
Every year, CMI brings together leading tourism professionals to learn about the gay and lesbian market from the experts - the people behind the success stories. Perfect for marketing and sales executives of tourism boards, CVBs, DMOs, accommodations, tour operators, events, agencies and meeting planners.
October 2023
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 27-29, 2023
Dallas, TX
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Leather Pride Amsterdam
October 26-31, 2023
Amsterdam, Netherlands
weekend of hot leather events
Fantasy Fest
October 27-Nov 4, 2023
Key West, FL
10 days of parties, costume contests, street fairs, masquerade balls & parades
Mr Int'l Rubber & Rubber Blowout
October 19-22, 2023
Chicago, IL
largest rubber event in US • market, parties
Reel Affirmations: The Nation's LGBT Film Festival
October 19-22, 2023
Washington, DC
lesbian/ gay films
Cineffable: Paris Int'l Lesbian & Feminist Film Festival
October 19-22, 2023
Paris, France
St John's International Women's Film Festival
October 18-29, 2023
St John's, NL, Canada
Hamburg Int'l Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
October 17-22, 2023
Hamburg, Germany
AIDS Walk LA
October 15, 2023
Los Angeles, CA
annual AIDS fundraiser in West Hollywood
Single Women's Weekend
October 11-14, 2023
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Fantasia Fair
October 11-22, 2023
Provincetown, MA
a weeklong celebration of gender diversity • workshops, fashion show, cabaret, banquets & more
National Coming Out Day
October 11, 2023
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for events in your area or visit www.hrc.com/ncop
Provincetown Women's Week
October 9-15, 2023
Provincetown, MA
very popular - make your reservations early!
BOLDFest
October 7-10, 2023
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bold Old(er) Lesbians & Dykes meet up for the annual West Coast gathering
Q Cinema
October 6-9, 2023
Fort Worth, TX
annual celebration of LGBT-themed movies at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth /
Tampa Bay Int'l Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 6-15, 2023
Tampa Bay, FL
National LGBT MBA Conference aka the ROMBA Conference
October 5-7, 2023
Chicago, IL
career fair & discussions of sexual orientation, gender & leadership in the workplace by MBA students & out Fortune 500 company leaders
Black & Blue Festival
October 4-10, 2023
Montreal, QC, Canada
North America's biggest & most innovative dance event & cultural festival
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October ongoing, 2023
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for fund-raising events in your area to fight breast cancer
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
October TBD, 2023
Anaheim, CA
oSTEM empowers LGBTQ+ people in STEM to succeed personally, academically, and professionally by cultivating environments and communities that nurture innovation, leadership, and advocac
World Gay Rodeo Finals
October TBD, 2023
check w/ local chapters for events throughout the year in your area
Pink Season
October , 2023
Hong Kong, China
2-month festival featuring speakers, plays, dance parties, pageants & more
Prime Timers World Wide Convention
October 1-6, 2023
Tampa, FL
bi-annual event for older gay men and the youngsters who admire them
Castro Street Fair
October 1, 2023
San Francisco, CA
performance, arts & community groups street fair • co-founded by Harvey Milk
September 2023
Mates Leather Weekend
September 29-Oct 2, 2023
Provincetown, MA
the hottest leather event in New England
Stamped: LGBT Film Fest
September 28-Oct 1, 2023
Pensacola, FL
dedicated to providing a vibrant cultural experience to Pensacola by using the unique expression of films with a specific focus on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community to foster awareness, inclusion, and diversity
REAL BAD
September 24, 2023
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser immediately following the Folsom Street Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Aftershock
September 24, 2023
San Francisco, CA
DJ Abel keeps the leather crowd going • 4am Sunday morning/ Saturday night
Folsom Street Fair
September 24, 2023
San Francisco, CA
huge SM/ leather street fair, topping a week of kinky events
Reeling: Chicago Lesbian & Gay Int'l Film Fest
September 23-Oct2, 2023
Chicago, IL
The Dinah 2023
September 20-24, 2023
Palm Springs, CA
The Largest Queer/Lesbian/Non-Binary / Event in the world at Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
September 8-10, 2023
Chicago, IL
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Fresno Reel Pride
September 8-10, 2023
Fresno, CA
annual lesbian & gay film festival in central California
Nat'l Lesbian & Gay Journalists Assoc Convention
September 7-10, 2023
Philadelphia, PA
workshops • keynote speakers • entertainment
Q Film Festival
September 7-10, 2023
Long Beach, CA
showcasing films of interest to the queer community
EuroPride Valletta 2023
September 7-17, 2023
Valletta, Malta
parties, politics, performance & more • there is something for everyone at this massive celebration of gay pride
WomenFest
September 6-10, 2023
Key West, FL
live music • film festival • pool parties • comedy show • dance parties • golf tournament
Pantheon of Leather
September 4, 2023
Atlanta, GA
annual leather/ SM/ fetish community service awards & int'l Mr & Ms Olympus Leather
Splash Days
September 3, 2023
Austin, TX
weekend of music, dance, unity & lake parties in Austin over Labor Day Wknd
Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival
September TBD, 2023
Palm Springs, CA
a women's jazz festival during Dinah Shore Weekend • presented by Lucy & Gail
Festival of Babes
September TBD, 2023
Pacific Northwest, USA
fun, frivolous & flirtatious soccer tournament • Int'l Babes play hard & party harder • rotates btwn Vancouver, Seattle, Portland & San Francisco
Out On The Mountain
September TBD, 2023
Valencia, CA
gay day at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend
September 1-4, 2023
Atlanta, GA
celebrate Black Pride over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta
August 2023
Ella International Lesbian Festival
August 25-Sept 2, 2023
Mallorca, Spain
the best lesbian event, meeting place and LGBT vacation for women who love women
Women Outdoors National Gathering
August 24-27, 2023
Hancock, NH
camping • hiking • workshops
CMEN West Coast Gathering
August 21-29, 2023
San Bernardino Mountains east of Big Bear, CA
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also Spring Gathering near Nashville, TN in June
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 18-20, 2023
Boston, MA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
GNI (Gay Naturist Int'l) Gathering
August 18-27, 2023
Poconos, PA
weeklong gathering of gay nudists • price includes food, beverages, lodging & entertainment • workshops
XLSior Int'l Gay Festival
August 16-23, 2023
Mykonos, Greece
5 days of hot events, including the beach party at Elia beach in Mykonos, Greece
Southern Comfort Conference
August 15-17, 2023
Fort Lauderdale, FL
entertainers & leaders from the entire spectrum of the transgender community offering 5 days of learning, networking & fun
NGLCC Conference
August 14-18, 2023
Denver, CO
annual gathering of Nat'l Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Northalsted Market Days
August 12-13, 2023
Chicago, IL
a good ol' summer block party on Main St of Boys' Town, USA
Elderflower Womenspirit Festival
August 9-13, 2023
Mendocino, CA
earth-based spirituality retreat for women and girls • honoring the feminine through the Goddess
Tropical Heat
August 9-13, 2023
Key West, FL
naked pool party • dungeon & fetish party • 4 days of HOT male events!
Flickers: Rhode Island Int'l Film Festival
August 7-13, 2023
Providence, RI
don't miss the Gay & Lesbian Film Fest
Matinee Barcelona
August 5-13, 2023
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Circuit
August 5-13, 2023
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Girlie Circuit
August 5-13, 2023
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
August 4-28, 2023
Edinburgh, Scotland
the largest arts festival in the world • dance, theater, music, comedy, events & more
Rendezvous 2023
August 2-6, 2023
Medicine Bow Nat'l Forest, WY
5-day camping festival to celebrate LGBT pride
Camp Ten Trees
August , 2023
Western WA
residential summer camp • one week for LGBTQA youth ages 13-17 • one week for kids ages 8-17 of LGBTQA/ non-traditional families
BC Witchcamp
August TBD, 2023
near Vancouver, BC, Canada
weeklong Wiccan intensive at Evans Lake
Southeast Black & Blue
August TBD, 2023
Atlanta, GA
SE Leather Sir, Leather Boy & Bootblack contests • also Mr SE Rubber contest
Vancouver Queer Film & Video Festival
August TBD, 2023
Vancouver, BC, Canada
AGLIFF
August TBD, 2023
Austin, TX
Film Programs Serving The LGBTQ+ Community
Womyn's Gathering
August TBD, 2023
Louisa, VA
last wknd in Aug • camping, music & workshops
‘Camp' Camp
August TBD, 2023
Porter, ME
summer camp for LGBT adults • sports, pottery, theater, yoga & more
July 2023
Lazy Bear Weekend
July 31-Aug 7, 2023
Russian River, CA
no contests, no pageants, no frills-just fur! • FUNdraiser benefits AIDS charities in Northern California & beyond • check web for details
Up Your Alley Fair
July 30, 2023
San Francisco, CA
local SM/ leather street fair held in Dore Alley, South-of-Market • thousands of local kinky men & women attend
Crape Myrtle Festival
July 30, 2023
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
yearlong fundraising events for HIV/LGBT concerns culminating in a grand gala the last Saturday of July
Camp It Up! LGBT Family Camp
July 25-August 2, 2023
Quincy, CA
swimming • horseback riding • arts & crafts • music, dance & theater • family spa & salon! • at Feather River Camp • since 1990
CMEN Northern CA Gathering
July 24-30, 2023
Sierra Foothills east of Auburn, CA
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also Spring Gathering near Nashville, TN in June
Ritual
July 23, 2023
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser iat 4am the morning of Dore Alley Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Family Week
July 22-29, 2023
Provincetown, MA
join hundreds of LGBT parents, kids & allies for a week of workshops, boat rides, campfires, sandcastle competitions & more
Girl Splash
July 21-24, 2023
Provincetown, MA
4 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Hotter Than July Weekend
July 15-17, 2023
Detroit, MI
the Midwest's oldest black same-gender-loving pride celebration
San Diego Pride Parties
July 14-16, 2023
San Diego, CA
a weekend of hot parties w/ big name DJs, including the Zoo Party at the world-famous San Diego Zoo
RAD Conference: Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf
July 13-16, 2023
Little Rock, AR
workshops • conferences • keynote speakers • social events • come celebrate deaf culture & identity
Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival
July 13-20, 2023
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles' lesbian/ gay film & video festival in mid-July
Bear Week Provincetown
July 8-15, 2023
Provincetown, MA
come to Provincetown for a relaxing week of parties & events
Cologne Pride
July 7-9, 2023
Cologne, Germany
film screenings • panel discussions • parties • cultural activities & more
IMEN Gathering
July 7-16, 2023
near Baltimore, MD
all-inclusive summer camp for gay men • party naked w/ 300 guys for an entire week • theme parties, pool parties & great food • airport transportation to/from BWI
National Women's Music Festival
July 6-9, 2023
Middleton, WI
check Facebookfor details
Miami Beach Bruthaz
July TBD, 2023
Santo Domingo, DR
lifestyle event for same-gender-loving men & women • hip hop party • rooftop pool party • fashion show & more!
Joining Hearts
July TBD, 2023
Atlanta, GA
at Piedmont Park Pool • open bar, catered hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, dancing under the stars & a grand finale fireworks spectacular • 100% donated to beneficiaries
June 2023
GCLS Annual Literary Conference
June 28-July 3, 2023
Denver, CO
The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) annual gathering for the enjoyment, discussion & enhancement of lesbian literature
San Francisco Dyke March
June 24, 2023
San Francisco, CA
join thousands of dykes of all shapes, colors & sizes for music, marching & more through the streets of the Mission & the Castro
San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade/ Celebration
June 24-25, 2023
San Francisco, CA
Matinee Asia
June 23-25, 2023
Pattaya, Thailand
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
PDX Black Pride
June 23-25, 2023
Portland, OR
films, workshops, parties & more
Pagan Spirit Gathering
June 18-25, 2023
Waynesville, MO
summer solstice celebration • primitive camping • workshops • rituals • advance registration required • Pulaski County / Ft. Leonard Wood Shrine
Folsom Street East
June 18, 2023
New York City, NY
New York City's answer to the famous San Francisco fetish street fair
Ontario Womyn's Drum Camp
June 18-21, 2023
Haliburton, ON, Canada
at Camp White Pine, all levels welcome
IGLFA North America Championship
June 18-23, 2023
St Petersburg, FL
Int'l Gay & Lesbian Football Association's annual soccer tournament
Ride for AIDS Chicago
June 17-28, 2023
Chicago, IL
2-day bike ride to fight HIV/ AIDS in the from Chicago to Michigab
Gender Odyssey
June 16-18, 2023
San Diego, CA
4 days of panels, workshops & meetings • entertainment & art • focus on transmen, transwomen & families with transgender children & teens • open to all
Frameline: San Francisco Int'l LGBT Film Festival
June 15-25, 2023
San Francisco, CA
get your tickets early for a slew of films about us
Korea Queer Cultural Festival
June 15-July 10, 2023
Seoul, Korea
films, parties, parades & more
Queer Women of Color Film Festival
June 9-11, 2023
San Francisco, CA
festival focus: SWANA/AMEMSA queer women of color & transgender/genderqueer people of color
AIDS LifeCycle
June 4-10, 2023
San Francisco to Los Angeles, CA
bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for HIV/AIDS services
Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
June 2-11, 2023
Hartford, CT
gay & lesbian film festival at Cinestudio
PrideFest
June 2-4, 2023
Milwaukee, WI
celebrate LGBT pride at Henry W Maier Festival Park
Keshet Camp: Jewish Family Camp
June many weeks thru August, 2023
Yosemite, CA
a rainbow camp for LGBT families & their friends • sports, music, arts & crafts & more
Lambda Literary Awards
June TBD, 2023
New York City, NY
the Lammies are the Oscars of LGBT writing & publishing
Gender Odyssey
June TBD, 2023
San Diego, CA
4 days of panels, workshops & meetings • entertainment & art • focus on transmen, transwomen & families with transgender children & teens • open to all
Womxn of Color Weekend
June 1-4, 2023
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, wine tasting, dance parties & more
Music in the Mountains
June TBD, 2023
Grass Valley, CA
summer music festival
LGBT Pride
June ongoing, 2023
Cross-country, USA
celebrate yourself & attend one - or many - of the hundreds of Gay Pride parades & festivities happening in cities around the world
Girls in Wonderland
June 1-5, 2023
Orlando, FL
Pandora events presents the biggest women's week celebration on the East Coast with 4,000 women taking over the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort at Disney World for non-stop dance parties, comedy, pool parties, celebrity hosts, awesome girl DJs, live women's music, theme parks and so much more
Gay Days Orlando
June 1-5, 2023
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
May 2023
Gay Days Orlando
May 31-June 6, 2023
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
Spoleto Festival USA
May 26-June 11, 2023
Charleston, SC
one of the continent's premier avant-garde cultural arts festivals • 140+ performances of dance, theater & music from around the world
Sizzle South Beach 2023
May 25-29, 2023
Miami, FL
Miami's original circuit event
International Mr Leather
May 25-29, 2023
Chicago, IL
weekend of leather events, capped by contest Sunday, Black & Blue Ball on Monday
International Mr Bootblack Contest
May 25-29, 2023
Chicago, IL
contest takes place during International Mr Leather weekend
Pensacola Memorial Day Weekend
May 25-28, 2023
Pensacola, FL
many parties on beaches & in bars
Annual Gay Bowling Tournament
May 22-30, 2023
Seattle, WA
check site for local tournaments throughout the year
Minnesota AIDS Walk
May 14, 2023
Minneapolis, MN
enjoy a 10K walk from Minnehaha Park & raise money for MN AIDS Project
Purple Party
May 5-9, 2023
Dallas, TX
a weekend of dance parties & social events benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas
London Lesbian Film Festival
May 5-7, 2023
London, ON, Canada
women only Fri-Sat, open to all on Sunday
Out In Havana: Gay Pride 2023
May TBD, 2023
Havana, Cuba
custom private tours of Cuba
CineKink NYC
May TBD, 2023
New York City, NY
film festival exploring a wide variety of sexualities through documentary, comedy, porn, drama & more
Herland Bi-Annual Retreats
May , 2023
Oklahoma City, OK
music, workshops, campfire events & potluck • girls of all ages & boys under 10 welcome • also in October
April 2023
Blatino Oasis
April 29-May 2, 2023
Palm Springs, CA
join Black, Blatino & Latino men and their friends from around the world for pool parties, dance parties, erotic events, awards ceremonies, white party brunch & more!
AIDS Walk Miami
April 23, 2023
Miami Beach, FL
5K walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource
Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival
April 12-16, 2023
Los Angeles, CA
Mr LeatherMan Italy
April 6-9, 2023
Rome, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy
Easter 2023 Berlin
April 6-10, 2023
Berlin, Germany
annual leather & fetish weekend • German Mr Leather contest
White Party
April 5-11, 2023
Palm Springs, CA
spectacular live performances • top-notch talent • cutting-edge lighting & special effects
Cherry Weekend
April TBD, 2023
Washington, DC
annual weekend event featuring top international DJs • raises funds to support the local HIV service & LGBT community
Rubbout
April TBD, 2023
Vancouver, BC, Canada
annual party weekend of rubber & fetish for men
Northwest Leather Celebration (NWLC)
April TBD, 2023
Sacramento, CA
host of the NW regional Master/slave contest
International Ms Leather Contest
April TBD, 2023
San Jose, CA
contest • workshops • parties • vending
Sugarbear Weekend
April 1-4, 2023
Montreal, QC, Canada
Quebecois bear party with lots of maple syrup
QFest
April , 2023
St Louis, MO
uses the art of contemporary gay cinema to spotlight the lives of LGBTQ people and celebrate queer culture
Philadelphia Black Pride
April , 2023
Philadelphia, PA
a weekend of social & cultural activities • films, BBQ, spoken word, parties & more
March 2023
Saints & Sinners
March 24-26, 2023
New Orleans, LA
LGBT writers & readers from around the country gather for a hot weekend of readings, panels & performance
European Gay Ski Week
March 18-25, 2023
Avoriaz, SWITZ
Europe's biggest gay winter sports & music festival • “the perfect winter holiday, in a welcoming LGBT environment”
Together We Can
March 17-19, 2023
Troy, MI
annual LGBT substance abuse conference
London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
March 15-26, 2023
London, England
grab your tickets for the largest LGBT film fest in Europe
Leather Leadership Conference
March 10-12, 2023
Atlanta, GA
join us to develop & strengthen problem-solving & camaraderie in the leather community
Winter Party Festival
March 1-7, 2023
Miami Beach, FL
celebration & fundraiser for the LGBT community
Winter Party for Women
March 1-7, 2023
Miami/ South Beach, FL
check the schedule for hot women's events all weekend long
Winter Music Conference
March TBD, 2023
Miami, FL
huge annual EDM conference • workshops, seminars, IDMA & of course dance / parties
February 2023
Zinegoak
February 27-Mar 6, 2023
Bilbao, Spain
LGBT film & performing arts festival
SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend
February 24-26, 2023
Provincetown, MA
get outta the cold and into the heat! hot weekend of leather parties, demos & more
Creating Change Conference
February 17-21, 2023
San Francisco, CA
for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people & allies seeking positive & enduring political & social change
Sydney Gay Mardi Gras/World Pride
February 17-Mar 5, 2023
Sydney, Australia
extravagant season of festivities, arts & culture, culminating in the parade & world-famous Mardi Gras party
Mardi Gras Film Festival
February 15-Mar 2, 2023
Sydney, Australia
Sydney film festival corresponds with massive Mardi Gras event
Reelout Queer Film & Video Festival
February TBD, 2023
Kingston, ON, Canada
celebrating the best of queer independent film & video
January 2023
Beef Dip: Int'l Bear Week
January 29-Feb 5, 2023
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
beach parties, pool parties & hot DJs • local tours • booze cruise • bring sunscreen!
Whistler Pride & Gay Ski Festival
January 22-29, 2023
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/lesbian ski week • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
WinterPRIDE: Whistler Gay Ski Week
January 22-29, 2023
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/ lesbian ski week • parties for boys & girls! • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
Midsumma Festival
January 21-Feb 12, 2023
Melbourne, Australia
arts, culture & community
Winter Rendezvous
January 18-22, 2023
Stowe, VT
annual gay ski week • skiing, winter sports & entertainment
Shred the Love Breast Cancer: Snowboard & Music Festival
January 14-Apr 4, 2023
many locations, CA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions
Sin City Shootout
January 12-25, 2023
Las Vegas, NV
LGBT athletes compete in softball, basketball, wrestling, body building & more
Boarding for Breast Cancer Board-a-thon
January , 2023
Grand Targhee, WY
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions at ski resorts around the country • also other events during the year
Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Series
January ongoing throughout the year, 2023
Cross-country, USA
5K & 1-mile run/fitness walks in cities around the country to fight breast cancer • call for local city dates • organized by local affiliate offices
December 2022
Holly Folly
December 2-4, 2022
Provincetown, MA
lesbian/ gay holiday celebration • fabulous parties • holiday concert • open houses • 1st wknd in December
May 2022
CineKink NYC
May 4-8, 2022
New York City, NY
film festival exploring a wide variety of sexualities through documentary, comedy, porn, drama & more
November 2022
Cheries-Cheris: Paris Gay, Lesbian & Trans Film Festival
November 19-27, 2022
Paris, France
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 18-20, 2022
San Diego, CA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
TLVFest: The Tel Aviv LGBT Film Festival
November 12-22, 2022
Tel Aviv, Israel
films will also show in Jerusalem & Haifa
Fetish Pride Italy
November TBD, 2022
Naples, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy
Transgender Film Festival
November 10-13, 2022
San Francisco, CA
films that promote the visibility of transgender & gender variant people
Mezipatra
November 5-12 & 14-21, 2022
Prague & Brno, Czech Republic
Czech LGBT film festival
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 4-6, 2022
Dallas, TX
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Mr Int'l Rubber & Rubber Blowout
November 4-6, 2022
Chicago, IL
largest rubber event in US • market, parties
Greater Palm Springs Pride
November 4-6, 2022
Palm Springs, CA
free entertainment, dance parties, lots of people & a parade on Sunday
Brawny Bear Weekend 2022
November 17-20, 2022
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Spanning over FOUR DAYS and featuring NINE international DJs at TWO stunning venues with a BRAND NEW TEA DANCE ON THE BEACH featuring Tony Moran and Ralphi Rosario together for the first time ever back to back!! Prepare yourself for mind blowing sunsets, amazing music, bears of all shapes, colors and sizes and lazing on the dazzling sandy beaches.
MANTAMAR BEACH CLUB will host all four daytime pool events. It's a sophisticated and trendy beach club located in one of the most famous gay destinations in the world. Immerse yourself in a vibrant oasis of energy with an atmosphere full of classic daytime T-Dance music by DJ'S RALPHI ROSARIO, TONY MORAN, CINDEL, THE PERRY TWINS, DAN DARLINGTON and T'DON MARQUIS, BRIAN KENT!
October 2022
Mates Leather Weekend
October 29-Nov3, 2022
Provincetown, MA
the hottest leather event in New England
Leather Pride Amsterdam
October 27-20, 2022
Amsterdam, Netherlands
weekend of hot leather events
Cineffable: Paris Int'l Lesbian & Feminist Film Festival
October 21-31, 2022
Paris, France
Fantasy Fest
October 21-30, 2022
Key West, FL
10 days of parties, costume contests, street fairs, masquerade balls & parades
Reel Affirmations: The Nation's LGBT Film Festival
October 20-23, 2022
Washington, DC
lesbian/ gay films
Hamburg Int'l Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
October 19-24, 2022
Hamburg, Germany
Fantasia Fair
October 16-23, 2022
Provincetown, MA
a weeklong celebration of gender diversity • workshops, fashion show, cabaret, banquets & more
AIDS Walk LA
October 16, 2022
Los Angeles, CA
annual AIDS fundraiser in West Hollywood
Single Women's Weekend
October 12-15, 2022
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
St John's International Women's Film Festival
October 11-16, 2022
St John's, NL, Canada
National Coming Out Day
October 11, 2022
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for events in your area or visit www.hrc.com/ncop
Provincetown Women's Week
October 10-16, 2022
Provincetown, MA
very popular - make your reservations early!
Minnesota AIDS Walk
October 8, 2022
Minneapolis, MN
enjoy a 10K walk from Minnehaha Park & raise money for MN AIDS Project
Tampa Bay Int'l Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 7-16, 2022
Tampa Bay, FL
BOLDFest
October 7-10, 2022
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bold Old(er) Lesbians & Dykes meet up for the annual West Coast gathering
National LGBT MBA Conference aka the ROMBA Conference
October 6-8, 2022
TBD
career fair & discussions of sexual orientation, gender & leadership in the workplace by MBA students & out Fortune 500 company leaders
Black & Blue Festival
October 5-11, 2022
Montreal, QC, Canada
North America's biggest & most innovative dance event & cultural festival
Castro Street Fair
October 2, 2022
San Francisco, CA
performance, arts & community groups street fair • co-founded by Harvey Milk
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October ongoing, 2022
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for fund-raising events in your area to fight breast cancer
Vinokino LGBT Film Festival
October , 2022
Helsinki, Finland
festival travels to several other cities in Findland
September 2022
The Dinah 2022
September 21-26, 2022
Palm Springs, CA
The Largest Queer/Lesbian/Non-Binary / Event in the world
October 2022
World Gay Rodeo Finals
October TBD, 2022
Phoenix, AZ
check w/ local chapters for events throughout the year in your area
Pink Season
October , 2022
Hong Kong, China
2-month festival featuring speakers, plays, dance parties, pageants & more
September 2022
REAL BAD
September 25, 2022
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser immediately following the Folsom Street Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Aftershock: 25th Final Year
September 25, 2022
San Francisco, CA
DJ Abel keeps the leather crowd going • 4am Sunday morning/ Saturday night
Folsom Street Fair
September 25, 2022
San Francisco, CA
huge SM/ leather street fair, topping a week of kinky events
Reeling: Chicago Lesbian & Gay Int'l Film Fest
September 23-Oct 7, 2022
Chicago, IL
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
September 16-18, 2022
Chicago, IL
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
EuroPride 2022 Belgrade
September 12-18, 2022
Belgrade, Serbia
parties, politics, performance & more • there is something for everyone at this massive celebration of gay pride
Q Film Festival
September 9-12, 2022
Long Beach, CA
showcasing films of interest to the queer community
Fresno Reel Pride
September 9-11, 2022
Fresno, CA
annual lesbian & gay film festival in central California
Women Outdoors National Gathering
September 9-11, 2022
Hancock, NH
camping • hiking • workshops
Nat'l Lesbian & Gay Journalists Assoc Convention
September 8-11, 2022
Chicago, IL
workshops • keynote speakers • entertainment
WomenFest
September 7-11, 2022
Key West, FL
live music • film festival • pool parties • comedy show • dance parties • golf tournament
Pantheon of Leather
September 4, 2022
Atlanta, GA
annual leather/ SM/ fetish community service awards & int'l Mr & Ms Olympus Leather
Splash Days
September 4, 2022
Austin, TX
weekend of music, dance, unity & lake parties in Austin over Labor Day Wknd
Ella International Lesbian Festival
September 2-9, 2022
Mallorca, Spain
the best lesbian event, meeting place and LGBT vacation for women who love women
Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival
September TBD, 2022
Palm Springs, CA
a women's jazz festival during Dinah Shore Weekend • presented by Lucy & Gail
Festival of Babes
September TBD, 2022
Pacific Northwest, USA
fun, frivolous & flirtatious soccer tournament • Int'l Babes play hard & party harder • rotates btwn Vancouver, Seattle, Portland & San Francisco
Out On The Mountain
September TBD, 2022
Valencia, CA
gay day at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend
September 1-6, 2022
Atlanta, GA
celebrate Black Pride over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta
August 2022
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 26-28, 2022
Boston, MA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing for Change) Nat'l Gathering
August 26-30, 2022
Tempe, AZ
lesbians 60+ gather for workshops, guest speakers & entertainment to promote Old Lesbian pride & fight ageism
CMEN West Coast Gathering
August 23-Sept 1, 2022
San Bernardino Mountains east of Big Bear, CA
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also Spring Gathering near Nashville, TN in June
‘Camp' Camp
August 21-28, 2022
Porter, ME
summer camp for LGBT adults • sports, pottery, theater, yoga & more
GNI (Gay Naturist Int'l) Gathering
August 19-28, 2022
Poconos, PA
weeklong gathering of gay nudists • price includes food, beverages, lodging & entertainment • workshops
XLSior Int'l Gay Festival
August 17-24, 2022
Mykonos, Greece
5 days of hot events, including the beach party at Elia beach in Mykonos, Greece
Tropical Heat
August 10-14, 2022
Key West, FL
naked pool party • dungeon & fetish party • 4 days of HOT male events!
Flickers: Rhode Island Int'l Film Festival
August 8-14, 2022
Providence, RI
don't miss the Gay & Lesbian Film Fest
Circuit
August 6-14, 2022
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Girlie Circuit
August 6-14, 2022
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Matinee
August 6-14, 2022
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Northalsted Market Days
August 5-7, 2022
Chicago, IL
a good ol' summer block party on Main St of Boys' Town, USA
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
August 5-29, 2022
Edinburgh, Scotland
the largest arts festival in the world • dance, theater, music, comedy, events & more
Rendezvous 2021
August 3-7, 2022
Medicine Bow Nat'l Forest, WY
5-day camping festival to celebrate LGBT pride
Camp Ten Trees
August , 2022
Western WA
residential summer camp • one week for LGBTQA youth ages 13-17 • one week for kids ages 8-17 of LGBTQA/ non-traditional families
Elderflower Womenspirit Festival
August TBD, 2022
Mendocino, CA
earth-based spirituality retreat for women and girls • honoring the feminine through the Goddess
BC Witchcamp
August TBD, 2022
near Vancouver, BC, Canada
weeklong Wiccan intensive at Evans Lake
NGLCC Conference
August 1-5, 2022
annual gathering of Nat'l Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Southeast Black & Blue
August TBD, 2022
Atlanta, GA
SE Leather Sir, Leather Boy & Bootblack contests • also Mr SE Rubber contest
Lazy Bear Weekend
August 1-8, 2022
Russian River, CA
no contests, no pageants, no frills-just fur! • FUNdraiser benefits AIDS charities in Northern California & beyond • check web for details
Vancouver Queer Film & Video Festival
August TBD, 2022
Vancouver, BC, Canada
AGLIFF
August TBD, 2022
Austin, TX
Film Programs Serving The LGBTQ+ Community
Womyn's Gathering
August TBD, 2022
Louisa, VA
last wknd in Aug • camping, music & workshops
July 2022
Up Your Alley Fair
July 31, 2022
San Francisco, CA
local SM/ leather street fair held in Dore Alley, South-of-Market • thousands of local kinky men & women attend
Crape Myrtle Festival
July 30, 2022
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
yearlong fundraising events for HIV/LGBT concerns culminating in a grand gala the last Saturday of July
CMEN Northern CA Gathering
July 26-31, 2022
Sierra Foothills east of Auburn, CA
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also Spring Gathering near Nashville, TN in June
Camp It Up! LGBT Family Camp
July 25-August 2, 2022
Quincy, CA
swimming • horseback riding • arts & crafts • music, dance & theater • family spa & salon! • at Feather River Camp • since 1990
Ritual
July 24, 2022
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser iat 4am the morning of Dore Alley Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Family Week
July 23-30, 2022
Provincetown, MA
join hundreds of LGBT parents, kids & allies for a week of workshops, boat rides, campfires, sandcastle competitions & more
Hotter Than July Weekend
July 22-25, 2022
Detroit, MI
the Midwest's oldest black same-gender-loving pride celebration
Girl Splash
July 20-23, 2022
Provincetown, MA
4 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Joining Hearts
July 16-17, 2022
Atlanta, GA
at Piedmont Park Pool • open bar, catered hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, dancing under the stars & a grand finale fireworks spectacular • 100% donated to beneficiaries
Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival
July 14-20, 2022
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles' lesbian/ gay film & video festival in mid-July
Bear Week Provincetown
July 9-17, 2022
Provincetown, MA
come to Provincetown for a relaxing week of parties & events
San Diego Pride Parties
July 8-10, 2022
San Diego, CA
a weekend of hot parties w/ big name DJs, including the Zoo Party at the world-famous San Diego Zoo
IMEN Gathering
July 8-17, 2022
near Baltimore, MD
all-inclusive summer camp for gay men • party naked w/ 300 guys for an entire week • theme parties, pool parties & great food • airport transportation to/from BWI
GCLS Annual Literary Conference
July 6-10, 2022
Albuquerque, NM
The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) annual gathering for the enjoyment, discussion & enhancement of lesbian literature
Miami Beach Bruthaz
July TBD, 2022
Santo Domingo, DR
lifestyle event for same-gender-loving men & women • hip hop party • rooftop pool party • fashion show & more!
June 2022
National Women's Music Festival
June 30-July 3, 2022
Middleton, WI
check Facebookfor details
Korea Queer Cultural Festival
June 25-July17, 2022
Seoul, Korea
films, parties, parades & more
San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade/ Celebration
June 25-26, 2022
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Dyke March
June 25, 2022
San Francisco, CA
join thousands of dykes of all shapes, colors & sizes for music, marching & more through the streets of the Mission & the Castro
PDX Black Pride
June 24-26, 2022
Portland, OR
films, workshops, parties & more
Pagan Spirit Gathering
June 19-26, 2022
Waynesville, MO
summer solstice celebration • primitive camping • workshops • rituals • advance registration required • Pulaski County / Ft. Leonard Wood Shrine
Gender Odyssey
June 18-21, 2022
San Diego, CA
4 days of panels, workshops & meetings • entertainment & art • focus on transmen, transwomen & families with transgender children & teens • open to all
Ride for AIDS Chicago
June 18-19, 2022
Chicago, IL
2-day bike ride to fight HIV/ AIDS in the from Chicago to Michigab
Frameline: San Francisco Int'l LGBT Film Festival
June 16-26, 2022
San Francisco, CA
get your tickets early for a slew of films about us
Ontario Womyn's Drum Camp
June TBD, 2022
Haliburton, ON, Canada
at Camp White Pine, all levels welcome
Music in the Mountains
June 11-July 9, 2022
Grass Valley, CA
summer music festival
Queer Women of Color Film Festival
June 10-12, 2022
San Francisco, CA
festival focus: SWANA/AMEMSA queer women of color & transgender/genderqueer people of color
AIDS LifeCycle
June 5-11, 2022
San Francisco to Los Angeles, CA
bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for HIV/AIDS services
Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
June 3-12, 2022
Hartford, CT
gay & lesbian film festival at Cinestudio
PrideFest
June 3-5, 2022
Milwaukee, WI
celebrate LGBT pride at Henry W Maier Festival Park
Womxn of Color Weekend
June 2-5, 2022
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, wine tasting, dance parties & more
Girls in Wonderland
June 2-5, 2022
Orlando, FL
Pandora events presents the biggest women's week celebration on the East Coast with 4,000 women taking over the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort at Disney World for non-stop dance parties, comedy, pool parties, celebrity hosts, awesome girl DJs, live women's music, theme parks and so much more
Lambda Literary Awards
June TBD, 2022
New York City, NY
the Lammies are the Oscars of LGBT writing & publishing
Cologne Pride
June , 2022
Cologne, Germany
film screenings • panel discussions • parties • cultural activities & more
LGBT Pride
June ongoing, 2022
Cross-country, USA
celebrate yourself & attend one - or many - of the hundreds of Gay Pride parades & festivities happening in cities around the world
GLAMHAUS
June 25, 2022
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Pride is back with what will be one of the most epic Pride events of the year! BRIAN KENT PRODUCTIONS teams up with legendary SF icon, JUANITA MORE! for an epic night of uplifting music, stellar performances, mind blowing production and most importantly, a Pride celebration of our unique and diverse community. As San Francisco celebrates 52 years of Pride, we’re excited to bring a main event that encompasses some of the most legendary talent in the LBGTQIA community!
May 2022
Spoleto Festival USA
May 27-June 12, 2022
Charleston, SC
one of the continent's premier avant-garde cultural arts festivals • 140+ performances of dance, theater & music from around the world
Sizzle South Beach 2021
May 26-30, 2022
Miami, FL
Miami's original circuit event
International Mr Leather
May 26-30, 2022
Chicago, IL
weekend of leather events, capped by contest Sunday, Black & Blue Ball on Monday
International Mr Bootblack Contest
May 26-30, 2022
Chicago, IL
contest takes place during International Mr Leather weekend
Inside Out: Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival
May 26-Jun 5, 2022
Toronto, ON, Canada
Pensacola Memorial Day Weekend
May 26-29, 2022
Pensacola, FL
many parties on beaches & in bars
Sundance Stompede
May 25-29, 2022
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco's annual country/ western dance weekend
Int'l Association of Country Western Dance Clubs Annual Convention
May 25-29, 2022
San Francisco, CA
also semi-annual conventions in March (Seattle, WA) & December (San Francisco, CA)
Annual Gay Bowling Tournament
May 23-30, 2022
Rochester, NY
check site for local tournaments throughout the year
Purple Party
May 5-9, 2022
Dallas, TX
a weekend of dance parties & social events benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas
Out In Havana: Gay Pride 2022
May TBD, 2022
Havana, Cuba
custom private tours of Cuba
London Lesbian Film Festival
May TBD, 2022
London, ON, Canada
women only Fri-Sat, open to all on Sunday
Herland Bi-Annual Retreats
May , 2022
Oklahoma City, OK
music, workshops, campfire events & potluck • girls of all ages & boys under 10 welcome • also in October
Aqua Girl
May TBD, 2022
Miami Beach, FL
a weekend of hot women's parties in Miami
April 2022
White Party
April 29-2 May, 2022
Palm Springs, CA
spectacular live performances • top-notch talent • cutting-edge lighting & special effects
Northwest Leather Celebration (NWLC)
April 28-May 1, 2022
Sacramento, CA
host of the NW regional Master/slave contest
Blatino Oasis
April 28-May 1, 2022
Palm Springs, CA
join Black, Blatino & Latino men and their friends from around the world for pool parties, dance parties, erotic events, awards ceremonies, white party brunch & more!
AIDS Walk Miami
April 24, 2022
Miami Beach, FL
5K walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource
Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival
April 21-24, 2022
Los Angeles, CA
International Ms Leather Contest
April 15-18, 2022
San Jose, CA
contest • workshops • parties • vending
International Ms Bootblack Contest
April 14-17, 2022
San Jose, CA
workshops • parties • vending • contest takes place the weekend of International Ms Leather weekend
Easter 2022 Berlin
April 12-18, 2022
Berlin, Germany
annual leather & fetish weekend • German Mr Leather contest
BiAnnual National Black Lesbian Conference
April 7-10, 2022
Dallas, TX
speakers, workshops, community forums, banquets, dances, & more
Cherry Weekend
April 7-11, 2022
Washington, DC
annual weekend event featuring top international DJs • raises funds to support the local HIV service & LGBT community
Rubbout
April TBD, 2022
Vancouver, BC, Canada
annual party weekend of rubber & fetish for men
Mr LeatherMan Italy
April 1-3, 2022
Rome, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy
QFest
April , 2022
St Louis, MO
uses the art of contemporary gay cinema to spotlight the lives of LGBTQ people and celebrate queer culture
Philadelphia Black Pride
April , 2022
Philadelphia, PA
a weekend of social & cultural activities • films, BBQ, spoken word, parties & more
March 2022
Saints & Sinners
March 25-27, 2022
New Orleans, LA
LGBT writers & readers from around the country gather for a hot weekend of readings, panels & performance
Leather Leadership Conference
March 19-21, 2022
Atlanta, GA
join us to develop & strengthen problem-solving & camaraderie in the leather community
European Gay Ski Week
March 19-26, 2022
Avoriaz, SWITZ
Europe's biggest gay winter sports & music festival • “the perfect winter holiday, in a welcoming LGBT environment”
Together We Can
March 18-20, 2022
Troy, MI
annual LGBT substance abuse conference
London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
March 16-27, 2022
London, England
grab your tickets for the largest LGBT film fest in Europe
Zinegoak
March 7-20, 2022
Bilbao, Spain
LGBT film & performing arts festival
Winter Party Festival
March 2-8, 2022
Miami Beach, FL
celebration & fundraiser for the LGBT community
Winter Party for Women
March 2-8, 2022
Miami/ South Beach, FL
check the schedule for hot women's events all weekend long
Winter Music Conference
March TBD, 2022
Miami, FL
huge annual EDM conference • workshops, seminars, IDMA & of course dance / parties
February 2022
SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend
February 25-27, 2022
Provincetown, MA
get outta the cold and into the heat! hot weekend of leather parties, demos & more
Sydney Gay Mardi Gras
February 18-Mar 6, 2022
Sydney, Australia
extravagant season of festivities, arts & culture, culminating in the parade & world-famous Mardi Gras party
Mardi Gras Film Festival
February 17-Mar 3, 2022
Sydney, Australia
Sydney film festival corresponds with massive Mardi Gras event
Reelout Queer Film & Video Festival
February 1-9, 2022
Kingston, ON, Canada
celebrating the best of queer independent film & video
January 2022
Whistler Pride & Gay Ski Festival
January 23-30, 2022
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/lesbian ski week • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
Midsumma Festival
January 19-Feb 13, 2022
Melbourne, Australia
arts, culture & community
WinterPRIDE: Whistler Gay Ski Week
January 23-30, 2022
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/ lesbian ski week • parties for boys & girls! • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
Beef Dip: Int'l Bear Week
January 30-Feb 6, 2022
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
beach parties, pool parties & hot DJs • local tours • booze cruise • bring sunscreen!
Winter Rendezvous
January 19-23, 2022
Stowe, VT
annual gay ski week • skiing, winter sports & entertainment
Shred the Love Breast Cancer: Snowboard & Music Festival
January 13-Apr 5, 2022
many locations, CA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions
Sin City Shootout
January 13-16, 2022
Las Vegas, NV
LGBT athletes compete in softball, basketball, wrestling, body building & more
IGLFA World Championship
January 13-16, 2022
Las Vegas, NV
Int'l Gay & Lesbian Football Association's annual soccer tournament
Creating Change Conference
January 12-16, 2022
New Orleans, LA
for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people & allies seeking positive & enduring political & social change
Boarding for Breast Cancer Board-a-thon
January , 2022
Grand Targhee, WY
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions at ski resorts around the country • also other events during the year
Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Series
January ongoing throughout the year, 2022
Cross-country, USA
5K & 1-mile run/fitness walks in cities around the country to fight breast cancer • call for local city dates • organized by local affiliate offices
December 2021
White Party Festival Puerto Vallarta New Years Eve 2021/2022
December 30- Jan 3, 2021
Puerto Vallarta, MX
4 nights of parties
Holly Folly
December 3-5, 2021
Provincetown, MA
lesbian/ gay holiday celebration • fabulous parties • holiday concert • open houses • 1st wknd in December
November 2021
White Party Week
November 24-28, 2021
Miami Beach, FL
6 days of festivities capped by the annual White Party at Vizcaya • benefitting Care Resource
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 19-21, 2021
San Diego, CA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
image+nation: Montreal Int'l LGBT Film Festival
November 19-29, 2021
Montreal, QC, Canada
Cheries-Cheris: Paris Gay, Lesbian & Trans Film Festival
November 16-26, 2021
Paris, France
Fetish Pride Italy
November 12-14, 2021
Naples, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy
Transgender Film Festival
November 11-14, 2021
San Francisco, CA
films that promote the visibility of transgender & gender variant people
Annual Gay Bowling Tournament
November 10-15, 2021
Los Angeles, CA
check site for local tournaments throughout the year
Mezipatra
November 5-12 & 14-21, 2021
Prague & Brno, Czech Republic
Czech LGBT film festival
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 5-7, 2021
Dallas, TX
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Mr Int'l Rubber & Rubber Blowout
November 5-7, 2021
Chicago, IL
largest rubber event in US • market, parties
Greater Palm Springs Pride
November 5-7, 2021
Palm Springs, CA
free entertainment, dance parties, lots of people & a parade on Sunday
14th Annual LGBTQ Marketing & Advertising Symposium
November TBD, 2021
New York, NY
Every year, CMI brings together leading tourism professionals to learn about the gay and lesbian market from the experts - the people behind the success stories. Perfect for marketing and sales executives of tourism boards, CVBs, DMOs, accommodations, tour operators, events, agencies and meeting planners.
World Gay Rodeo Finals
November TBD, 2021
Scottsdale, AZ
check w/ local chapters for events throughout the year in your area
October 2021
Leather Pride Amsterdam
October 28-Nov 4, 2021
Amsterdam, Netherlands
weekend of hot leather events
Cineffable: Paris Int'l Lesbian & Feminist Film Festival
October 22-31, 2021
Paris, France
Reel Affirmations: The Nation's LGBT Film Festival
October 22-26, 2021
Washington, DC
lesbian/ gay films
Fantasy Fest
October 22-31, 2021
Key West, FL
10 days of parties, costume contests, street fairs, masquerade balls & parades
Hamburg Int'l Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
October 19-24, 2021
Hamburg, Germany
Fantasia Fair
October 17-24, 2021
Provincetown, MA
a weeklong celebration of gender diversity • workshops, fashion show, cabaret, banquets & more
AIDS Walk LA
October 17, 2021
Los Angeles, CA
annual AIDS fundraiser in West Hollywood
Pink Season
October 14-24, 2021
Hong Kong, China
2-month festival featuring speakers, plays, dance parties, pageants & more
St John's International Women's Film Festival
October 13-17, 2021
St John's, NL, Canada
Provincetown Women's Week
October 11-17, 2021
Provincetown, MA
very popular - make your reservations early!
Prime Timers World Wide Convention
October 11-16, 2021
Chattanooga, TN
bi-annual event for older gay men and the youngsters who admire them
National Coming Out Day
October 11, 2021
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for events in your area or visit www.hrc.com/ncop
Q Cinema
October 9-12, 2021
Fort Worth, TX
annual celebration of LGBT-themed movies at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth /
Minnesota AIDS Walk
October 9, 2021
Minneapolis, MN
enjoy a 10K walk from Minnehaha Park & raise money for MN AIDS Project
BOLDFest
October 7-10, 2021
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bold Old(er) Lesbians & Dykes meet up for the annual West Coast gathering
Black & Blue Festival
October 6-12, 2021
Montreal, QC, Canada
North America's biggest & most innovative dance event & cultural festival
Castro Street Fair
October 3, 2021
San Francisco, CA
performance, arts & community groups street fair • co-founded by Harvey Milk
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October ongoing, 2021
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for fund-raising events in your area to fight breast cancer
Mates Leather Weekend
October 1-5, 2021
Provincetown, MA
the hottest leather event in New England
Vinokino LGBT Film Festival
October , 2021
Helsinki, Finland
festival travels to several other cities in Findland
Inside Out: Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival
October 21-31, 2021
Toronto, ON, Canada
September 2021
REAL BAD
September 26, 2021
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser immediately following the Folsom Street Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Aftershock: Folsom Street Fair
September 26, 2021
San Francisco, CA
DJ Abel keeps the leather crowd going • 4am Sunday morning/ Saturday night, after Magnitude
Folsom Street Fair
September 26, 2021
San Francisco, CA
huge SM/ leather street fair, topping a week of kinky events
Ohio Lesbian Festival
September 18-21, 2021
Kirkersville (E of Columbus), OH
Fresno Reel Pride
September 15-19, 2021
Fresno, CA
annual lesbian & gay film festival in central California
Reeling: Chicago Lesbian & Gay Int'l Film Fest
September 14-24, 2021
Chicago, IL
Women Outdoors National Gathering
September 10-12, 2021
Hancock, NH
camping • hiking • workshops
Mostra Lambda Barcelona
September 9-19, 2021
Barcelona, Spain
LGBT film festival
Q Film Festival
September 9-12, 2021
Long Beach, CA
showcasing films of interest to the queer community
Pantheon of Leather
September 6, 2021
Atlanta, GA
annual leather/ SM/ fetish community service awards & int'l Mr & Ms Olympus Leather
Ride for AIDS Chicago
September 6-7, 2021
Chicago, IL
2-day bike ride to fight HIV/ AIDS in the Chicagoland area
Festival of Babes
September 4-6, 2021
Pacific Northwest, USA
fun, frivolous & flirtatious soccer tournament • Int'l Babes play hard & party harder • rotates btwn Vancouver, Seattle, Portland & San Francisco
Splash Days
September 3-6, 2021
Austin, TX
weekend of music, dance, unity & lake parties in Austin over Labor Day Wknd
Nat'l Lesbian & Gay Journalists Assoc Convention
September TBD, 2021
Chicago, IL
workshops • keynote speakers • entertainment
Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival
September TBD, 2021
Palm Springs, CA
a women's jazz festival during Dinah Shore Weekend • presented by Lucy & Gail
WomenFest
September 1-5, 2021
Key West, FL
live music • film festival • pool parties • comedy show • dance parties • golf tournament
Out On The Mountain
September TBD, 2021
Valencia, CA
gay day at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend
September 1-6, 2021
Atlanta, GA
celebrate Black Pride over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta
August 2021
Ella International Lesbian Festival
August 27-Sept 3, 2021
Mallorca, Spain
the best lesbian event, meeting place and LGBT vacation for women who love women
Adventure Bound Expeditions
August 6-19, 2021
Tbilisi , Republic of Georgia
Adventure Tour for gay men to the Republic of Georgia
BC Witchcamp
August 22-28, 2021
near Vancouver, BC, Canada
weeklong Wiccan intensive at Evans Lake
‘Camp' Camp
August 22-29, 2021
Porter, ME
summer camp for LGBT adults • sports, pottery, theater, yoga & more
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 20-22, 2021
Boston, MA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Womyn's Gathering
August 10-22, 2021
Louisa, VA
last wknd in Aug • camping, music & workshops
CMEN West Coast Gathering
August 20-29, 2021
San Bernardino Mountains east of Big Bear, CA
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also Spring Gathering near Nashville, TN in June
GNI (Gay Naturist Int'l) Gathering
August 20-29, 2021
Poconos, PA
weeklong gathering of gay nudists • price includes food, beverages, lodging & entertainment • workshops
XLSior Int'l Gay Festival
August 18-25, 2021
Mykonos, Greece
5 days of hot events, including the beach party at Elia beach in Mykonos, Greece
Southern Comfort Conference
August 15-17, 2021
Fort Lauderdale, FL
entertainers & leaders from the entire spectrum of the transgender community offering 5 days of learning, networking & fun
EuroPride 2021
August 12-22, 2021
Copenhagen, DEN
parties, politics, performance & more • there is something for everyone at this massive celebration of gay pride
Tropical Heat
August 11-15, 2021
Key West, FL
naked pool party • dungeon & fetish party • 4 days of HOT male events!
Camp Ten Trees
August 10-23, 2021
Western WA
residential summer camp • one week for LGBTQA youth ages 13-17 • one week for kids ages 8-17 of LGBTQA/ non-traditional families
Northalsted Market Days
August 7-8, 2021
Chicago, IL
a good ol' summer block party on Main St of Boys' Town, USA
Elderflower Womenspirit Festival
August 6-10, 2021
Mendocino, CA
earth-based spirituality retreat for women and girls • honoring the feminine through the Goddess
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
August 6-30, 2021
Edinburgh, Scotland
the largest arts festival in the world • dance, theater, music, comedy, events & more
Matinee
August 5-15, 2021
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Rendezvous 2021
August 4-8, 2021
Medicine Bow Nat'l Forest, WY
5-day camping festival to celebrate LGBT pride
Flickers: Rhode Island Int'l Film Festival
August 3-8, 2021
Providence, RI
don't miss the Gay & Lesbian Film Fest
Keshet Camp: Jewish Family Camp
August TBD, 2021
Yosemite, CA
a rainbow camp for LGBT families & their friends • sports, music, arts & crafts & more
Circuit
August TBD, 2021
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Southeast Black & Blue
August TBD, 2021
Atlanta, GA
SE Leather Sir, Leather Boy & Bootblack contests • also Mr SE Rubber contest
Vancouver Queer Film & Video Festival
August TBD, 2021
Vancouver, BC, Canada
AGLIFF
August TBD, 2021
Austin, TX
Film Programs Serving The LGBTQ+ Community
Girlie Circuit
August TBD, 2021
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing for Change) Nat'l Gathering
August TBD, 2021
lesbians 60+ gather for workshops, guest speakers & entertainment to promote Old Lesbian pride & fight ageism
July 2021
Crape Myrtle Festival
July 31, 2021
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
yearlong fundraising events for HIV/LGBT concerns culminating in a grand gala the last Saturday of July
CMEN Northern CA Gathering
July 27-Aug 3, 2021
Sierra Foothills east of Auburn, CA
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also Spring Gathering near Nashville, TN in June
Camp It Up! LGBT Family Camp
July 26-August 4, 2021
Quincy, CA
swimming • horseback riding • arts & crafts • music, dance & theater • family spa & salon! • at Feather River Camp • since 1990
Lazy Bear Weekend
July 26-Aug 2, 2021
Russian River, CA
no contests, no pageants, no frills-just fur! • FUNdraiser benefits AIDS charities in Northern California & beyond • check web for details
Ritual.... cancelled 2021
July 25, 2021
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser iat 4am the morning of Dore Alley Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Folsom Street Market
July 25, 2021
San Francisco, CA
local SM/ leather street fair held in Dore Alley, South-of-Market • thousands of local kinky men & women attend
Family Week
July 24-31, 2021
Provincetown, MA
join hundreds of LGBT parents, kids & allies for a week of workshops, boat rides, campfires, sandcastle competitions & more
Girl Splash
July 22-26, 2021
Provincetown, MA
4 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
GCLS Annual Literary Convention
July 21-25, 2021
Orlando, FL
The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) annual gathering for the enjoyment, discussion & enhancement of lesbian literature
Hotter Than July Weekend
July 20-15, 2021
Detroit, MI
the Midwest's oldest black same-gender-loving pride celebration
Joining Hearts
July 17, 2021
Atlanta, GA
at Piedmont Park Pool • open bar, catered hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, dancing under the stars & a grand finale fireworks spectacular • 100% donated to beneficiaries
Miami Beach Bruthaz
July 18-21, 2021
anto Domingo, DR
lifestyle event for same-gender-loving men & women • hip hop party • rooftop pool party • fashion show & more!
Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival
July 17-21, 2021
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles' lesbian/ gay film & video festival in mid-July
Bear Week Provincetown
July 10-18, 2021
Provincetown, MA
come to Provincetown for a relaxing week of parties & events
San Diego Pride Parties
July 9-11, 2021
San Diego, CA
a weekend of hot parties w/ big name DJs, including the Zoo Party at the world-famous San Diego Zoo
IMEN Gathering
July 9-19, 2021
near Baltimore, MD
all-inclusive summer camp for gay men • party naked w/ 300 guys for an entire week • theme parties, pool parties & great food • airport transportation to/from BWI
NGLCC Conference
July TBD, 2021
annual gathering of Nat'l Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
National LGBT MBA Conference aka the ROMBA Conference
July TBD, 2021
Atlanta, GA
career fair & discussions of sexual orientation, gender & leadership in the workplace by MBA students & out Fortune 500 company leaders
National Women's Music Festival
July 1-4, 2021
Middleton, WI
check Facebookfor details
Korea Queer Cultural Festival
July TBD, 2021
Seoul, Korea
films, parties, parades & more
June 2021
San Francisco Dyke March
June 26, 2021
San Francisco, CA
join thousands of dykes of all shapes, colors & sizes for music, marching & more through the streets of the Mission & the Castro
San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade/ Celebration
June 26-27, 2021
San Francisco, CA
PDX Black Pride
June 25-27, 2021
Portland, OR
films, workshops, parties & more
Folsom Street East
June 20, 2021
New York City, NY
New York City's answer to the famous San Francisco fetish street fair
Gender Odyssey
June 18-21, 2021
San Diego, CA
4 days of panels, workshops & meetings • entertainment & art • focus on transmen, transwomen & families with transgender children & teens • open to all
Gender Odyssey
June 17-20, 2021
San Diego, CA
4 days of panels, workshops & meetings • entertainment & art • focus on transmen, transwomen & families with transgender children & teens • open to all
Frameline: San Francisco Int'l LGBT Film Festival
June 17-27, 2021
San Francisco, CA
get your tickets early for a slew of films about us
Pagan Spirit Gathering
June 15-22, 2021
Waynesville, MO
summer solstice celebration • primitive camping • workshops • rituals • advance registration required • Pulaski County / Ft. Leonard Wood Shrine
Ontario Womyn's Drum Camp
June 13-18, 2021
Haliburton, ON, Canada
at Camp White Pine, all levels welcome
TLVFest: The Tel Aviv LGBT Film Festival
June 11-20, 2021
Tel Aviv, Israel
films will also show in Jerusalem & Haifa
Queer Women of Color Film Festival
June 11-13, 2021
San Francisco, CA
festival focus: SWANA/AMEMSA queer women of color & transgender/genderqueer people of color
Womxn of Color Weekend
June 3-6, 2021
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, wine tasting, dance parties & more
Girls in Wonderland
June 3-7, 2021
Orlando, FL
Pandora events presents the biggest women's week celebration on the East Coast with 4,000 women taking over the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort at Disney World for non-stop dance parties, comedy, pool parties, celebrity hosts, awesome girl DJs, live women's music, theme parks and so much more
Music in the Mountains
June ongoing, 2021
Grass Valley, CA
summer music festival
Keshet Camp: Jewish Family Camp
June many weeks thru August, 2021
Yosemite, CA
a rainbow camp for LGBT families & their friends • sports, music, arts & crafts & more
Lambda Literary Awards
June TBD, 2021
New York City, NY
the Lammies are the Oscars of LGBT writing & publishing
QFest
June , 2021
St Louis, MO
uses the art of contemporary gay cinema to spotlight the lives of LGBTQ people and celebrate queer culture
Cologne Pride
June , 2021
Cologne, Germany
film screenings • panel discussions • parties • cultural activities & more
National Queer Arts Festival
June ongoing, 2021
San Francisco, CA
performances & exhibitions in the San Francisco Bay Area highlighting artists from around the country • year-round events
Gay Days Orlando
June 1-7, 2021
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
LGBT Pride
June ongoing, 2021
Cross-country, USA
celebrate yourself & attend one - or many - of the hundreds of Gay Pride parades & festivities happening in cities around the world
May 2021
Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
May 29-Jun 6, 2021
Hartford, CT
gay & lesbian film festival at Cinestudio
Spoleto Festival USA
May 28-June 13, 2021
Charleston, SC
one of the continent's premier avant-garde cultural arts festivals • 140+ performances of dance, theater & music from around the world
Sizzle South Beach 2021
May 27-31, 2021
Miami, FL
Miami's original circuit event
International Mr Bootblack Contest
May 27-31, 2021
Chicago, IL
contest takes place during International Mr Leather weekend
International Mr Leather
May 27-31, 2021
Chicago, IL
weekend of leather events, capped by contest Sunday, Black & Blue Ball on Monday
Sundance Stompede
May 27-30, 2021
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco's annual country/ western dance weekend
Int'l Association of Country Western Dance Clubs Annual Convention
May 27-30, 2021
San Francisco, CA
also semi-annual conventions in March (Seattle, WA) & December (San Francisco, CA)
Pensacola Memorial Day Weekend
May 27-31, 2021
Pensacola, FL
many parties on beaches & in bars
Fairy Tales Int'l LGBT Film Festival
May 23-June 1, 2021
Calgary, AB, Canada
Single Women's Weekend
May 21-23, 2021
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Purple Party
May 6-10, 2021
Dallas, TX
a weekend of dance parties & social events benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas
Out In Havana: Gay Pride 2021
May TBD, 2021
Havana, Cuba
custom private tours of Cuba
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
May 1-3, 2021
Chicago, IL
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
A Gathering of Priestesses & Goddess Women
May , 2021
Wisconsin Dells, Southwestern WI
women's spirituality conference • also Hallows Gathering in October
London Lesbian Film Festival
May TBD, 2021
London, ON, Canada
women only Fri-Sat, open to all on Sunday
Aqua Girl
May TBD, 2021
Miami Beach, FL
a weekend of hot women's parties in Miami
April 2021
Mr LeatherMan Italy
April 30-May2, 2021
Rome, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy
Blatino Oasis
April 30-May 2, 2021
Palm Springs, CA
join Black, Blatino & Latino men and their friends from around the world for pool parties, dance parties, erotic events, awards ceremonies, white party brunch & more!
Northwest Leather Celebration (NWLC)
April 29-May 2, 2021
Sacramento, CA
host of the NW regional Master/slave contest
AIDS Walk Miami
April 25, 2021
Miami Beach, FL
5K walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource
October 2021
White Party
October 29-1 Nov, 2021
Palm Springs, CA
spectacular live performances • top-notch talent • cutting-edge lighting & special effects
April 2021
Philadelphia Black Pride
April 22-25, 2021
Philadelphia, PA
a weekend of social & cultural activities • films, BBQ, spoken word, parties & more
Midsumma Festival
April 19-May 5, 2021
Melbourne, Australia
arts, culture & community
International Ms Leather Contest
April 16-20, 2021
San Jose, CA
contest • workshops • parties • vending
International Ms Bootblack Contest
April 15-18, 2021
San Jose, CA
workshops • parties • vending • contest takes place the weekend of International Ms Leather weekend
The Black Party
April TBD, 2021
New York City, NY
also BPX: Black Party Expo • www.blackpartyexpo.com
Rubbout
April 2-4, 2021
Vancouver, BC, Canada
annual party weekend of rubber & fetish for men
Cherry Weekend
April TBD, 2021
Washington, DC
annual weekend event featuring top international DJs • raises funds to support the local HIV service & LGBT community
Sugarbear Weekend
April 1-4, 2021
Montreal, QC, Canada
Quebecois bear party with lots of maple syrup
Easter 2021 Berlin
April 1-12, 2021
Berlin, Germany
annual leather & fetish weekend • German Mr Leather contest
Louisville AIDS Walk
April , 2021
Louisville, KY
Kentucky's largest HIV/AIDS awareness & fundraising event
March 2021
European Gay Ski Week
March 20-27, 2021
Avoriaz, SWITZ
Europe's biggest gay winter sports & music festival • “the perfect winter holiday, in a welcoming LGBT environment”
Together We Can
March 19-21, 2021
Troy, MI
annual LGBT substance abuse conference
Leather Leadership Conference
March 19-21, 2021
Atlanta, GA
join us to develop & strengthen problem-solving & camaraderie in the leather community
London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
March 17-28, 2021
London, England
grab your tickets for the largest LGBT film fest in Europe
Winter Music Conference
March 15-18, 2021
Miami, FL
huge annual EDM conference • workshops, seminars, IDMA & of course dance / parties
Saints & Sinners
March 11-14, 2021
New Orleans, LA
LGBT writers & readers from around the country gather for a hot weekend of readings, panels & performance
Winter Party Festival
March 5-7, 2021
Miami Beach, FL
celebration & fundraiser for the LGBT community
Winter Party for Women
March 5-7, 2021
Miami/ South Beach, FL
check the schedule for hot women's events all weekend long
CineKink NYC
March TBD, 2021
New York City, NY
film festival exploring a wide variety of sexualities through documentary, comedy, porn, drama & more
Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival
March , 2021
Los Angeles, CA
February 2021
Zinegoak
February 23-Mar 7, 2021
Bilbao, Spain
LGBT film & performing arts festival
SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend
February 19-21, 2021
Provincetown, MA
get outta the cold and into the heat! hot weekend of leather parties, demos & more
Sydney Gay Mardi Gras
February 19-Mar 7, 2021
Sydney, Australia
extravagant season of festivities, arts & culture, culminating in the parade & world-famous Mardi Gras party
Mardi Gras Film Festival
February 12-26, 2021
Sydney, Australia
Sydney film festival corresponds with massive Mardi Gras event
Reelout Queer Film & Video Festival
February 1-9, 2021
Kingston, ON, Canada
celebrating the best of queer independent film & video
January 2021
Creating Change Conference
January 28-31, 2021
Vitual
for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people & allies seeking positive & enduring political & social change
Winter Rendezvous
January 20-24, 2021
Stowe, VT
annual gay ski week • skiing, winter sports & entertainment
IGLFA World Championship
January TBD, 2021
Las Vegas, NV
Int'l Gay & Lesbian Football Association's annual soccer tournament
Sin City Shootout
January 14-17, 2021
Las Vegas, NV
LGBT athletes compete in softball, basketball, wrestling, body building & more
Shred the Love Breast Cancer: Snowboard & Music Festival
January 13-Apr 5, 2021
many locations, CA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions
Boarding for Breast Cancer Board-a-thon
January 9-16, 2021
Grand Targhee, WY
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions at ski resorts around the country • also other events during the year
Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Series
January ongoing throughout the year, 2021
Cross-country, USA
5K & 1-mile run/fitness walks in cities around the country to fight breast cancer • call for local city dates • organized by local affiliate offices
December 2020
Fetish Pride Italy
December 4-6, 2020
Naples, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy
Holly Folly
December 4-6, 2020
Provincetown, MA
lesbian/ gay holiday celebration • fabulous parties • holiday concert • open houses • 1st wknd in December
November 2020
Women's White Party
November 28, 2020
Miami, FL
join Pandora Events on the beautiful sun-drenched shores of South Beach for an unforgettable weekend of stylish women's parties, shopping, dinning & more
White Party Week
November 25-29, 2020
Miami Beach, FL
6 days of festivities capped by the annual White Party at Vizcaya • benefitting Care Resource
image+nation: Montreal Int'l LGBT Film Festival
November 21- Dec 1, 2020
Montreal, QC, Canada
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 20-22, 2020
San Diego, CA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Cheries-Cheris: Paris Gay, Lesbian & Trans Film Festival
November 17-27, 2020
Paris, France
Mezipatra
November 7-14 & 15-22, 2020
Prague & Brno, Czech Republic
Czech LGBT film festival
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 6-8, 2020
Dallas, TX
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Mr Int'l Rubber & Rubber Blowout
November 6-8, 2020
Chicago, IL
largest rubber event in US • market, parties
Greater Palm Springs Pride
November 6-8, 2020
Palm Springs, CA
free entertainment, dance parties, lots of people & a parade on Sunday
Transgender Film Festival
November 5-8, 2020
San Francisco, CA
films that promote the visibility of transgender & gender variant people
October 2020
Cineffable: Paris Int'l Lesbian & Feminist Film Festival
October 29-Nov 1, 2020
Paris, France
World Gay Rodeo Finals
October 23-25, 2020
Scottsdale, AZ
check w/ local chapters for events throughout the year in your area
Leather Pride Amsterdam
October 22-25, 2020
Amsterdam, Netherlands
weekend of hot leather events
AIDS Walk LA
October 20, 2020
Los Angeles, CA
annual AIDS fundraiser in West Hollywood
Fantasia Fair
October 18-25, 2020
Provincetown, MA
a weeklong celebration of gender diversity • workshops, fashion show, cabaret, banquets & more
Hamburg Int'l Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
October 16-21, 2020
Hamburg, Germany
Fantasy Fest
October 16-25, 2020
Key West, FL
10 days of parties, costume contests, street fairs, masquerade balls & parades
Bear Bust
October 15-18, 2020
Orlando, FL
hot bear weekend at Parliament House Resort
St John's International Women's Film Festival
October 14-28, 2020
St John's, NL, Canada
Southwest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 12-21, 2020
Albuquerque, NM
also in Santa Fe, NM
Provincetown Women's Week
October 12-18, 2020
Provincetown, MA
very popular - make your reservations early!
National Coming Out Day
October 11, 2020
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for events in your area or visit www.hrc.com/ncop
Q Cinema
October 10-13, 2020
Fort Worth, TX
annual celebration of LGBT-themed movies at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth /
Minnesota AIDS Walk
October 10, 2020
Minneapolis, MN
enjoy a 10K walk from Minnehaha Park & raise money for MN AIDS Project
Black & Blue Festival
October 9-15, 2020
Montreal, QC, Canada
North America's biggest & most innovative dance event & cultural festival
BOLDFest
October 8-11, 2020
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bold Old(er) Lesbians & Dykes meet up for the annual West Coast gathering
Gay Days Anaheim
October 4-6, 2020
Anaheim, CA
“join 30,000 GLBT mouseketeers as we turn the happiest place in earth into the gayest!”
Castro Street Fair
October 4, 2020
San Francisco, CA
performance, arts & community groups street fair • co-founded by Harvey Milk
Tampa Bay Int'l Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 2-10, 2020
Tampa Bay, FL
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October ongoing, 2020
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for fund-raising events in your area to fight breast cancer
Mates Leather Weekend
October 1-5, 2020
Provincetown, MA
the hottest leather event in New England
Vinokino LGBT Film Festival
October , 2020
Helsinki, Finland
festival travels to several other cities in Findland
September 2020
Pink Season
September , 2020
Hong Kong, China
2-month festival featuring speakers, plays, dance parties, pageants & more
REAL BAD
September 27, 2020
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser immediately following the Folsom Street Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Aftershock: Folsom Street Fair
September 27, 2020
San Francisco, CA
DJ Abel keeps the leather crowd going • 4am Sunday morning/ Saturday night, after Magnitude
Folsom Street Fair
September 27, 2020
San Francisco, CA
huge SM/ leather street fair, topping a week of kinky events
Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival
September 27-Oct 4, 2020
Palm Springs, CA
a women's jazz festival during Dinah Shore Weekend • presented by Lucy & Gail
WomenFest
September 2-6, 2020
Key West, FL
live music • film festival • pool parties • comedy show • dance parties • golf tournament
EuroPride 2020
September 20-28, 2020
Thessaloniki, GRC
parties, politics, performance & more • there is something for everyone at this massive celebration of gay pride
Fresno Reel Pride
September 16-20, 2020
Fresno, CA
annual lesbian & gay film festival in central California
Reeling: Chicago Lesbian & Gay Int'l Film Fest
September 15-25, 2020
Chicago, IL
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
September 14-16, 2020
Boston, MA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Women Outdoors National Gathering
September 11-13, 2020
Hancock, NH
camping • hiking • workshops
Out On The Mountain
September 11, 2020
Valencia, CA
gay day at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Nat'l Lesbian & Gay Journalists Assoc Convention
September 10-13, 2020
Chicago, IL
workshops • keynote speakers • entertainment
La Fiesta de Los Osos
September 10-13, 2020
Tucson, AZ
bear gathering in the warmth of the desert sun
Q Film Festival
September 10-13, 2020
Long Beach, CA
showcasing films of interest to the queer community
Ride for AIDS Chicago
September 7-8, 2020
Chicago, IL
2-day bike ride to fight HIV/ AIDS in the Chicagoland area
Splash Days
September 4-7, 2020
Austin, TX
weekend of music, dance, unity & lake parties in Austin over Labor Day Wknd
Pantheon of Leather
September 3, 2020
Atlanta, GA
annual leather/ SM/ fetish community service awards & int'l Mr & Ms Olympus Leather
Sundance Stompede
September 3-6, 2020
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco's annual country/ western dance weekend
Int'l Association of Country Western Dance Clubs Annual Convention
September 3-6, 2020
San Francisco, CA
also semi-annual conventions in March (Seattle, WA) & December (San Francisco, CA)
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend
September 2-7, 2020
Atlanta, GA
celebrate Black Pride over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta
August 2020
Ella International Lesbian Festival
August 28-Sept 4, 2020
Mallorca, Spain
the best lesbian event, meeting place and LGBT vacation for women who love women
BC Witchcamp
August 23-29, 2020
near Vancouver, BC, Canada
weeklong Wiccan intensive at Evans Lake
‘Camp' Camp
August 23-30, 2020
Porter, ME
summer camp for LGBT adults • sports, pottery, theater, yoga & more
Womyn's Gathering
August 21-23, 2020
Louisa, VA
last wknd in Aug • camping, music & workshops
CMEN West Coast Gathering
August 21-30, 2020
San Bernardino Mountains east of Big Bear, CA
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also Spring Gathering near Nashville, TN in June
GNI (Gay Naturist Int'l) Gathering
August 21-30, 2020
Poconos, PA
weeklong gathering of gay nudists • price includes food, beverages, lodging & entertainment • workshops
Keshet Camp: Jewish Family Camp
August 20-23, 2020
Yosemite, CA
a rainbow camp for LGBT families & their friends • sports, music, arts & crafts & more
XLSior Int'l Gay Festival
August 19-26, 2020
Mykonos, Greece
5 days of hot events, including the beach party at Elia beach in Mykonos, Greece
Southern Comfort Conference
August 15-17, 2020
Fort Lauderdale, FL
entertainers & leaders from the entire spectrum of the transgender community offering 5 days of learning, networking & fun
Tropical Heat
August 12-16, 2020
Key West, FL
naked pool party • dungeon & fetish party • 4 days of HOT male events!
Camp Ten Trees
August 11-24, 2020
Western WA
residential summer camp • one week for LGBTQA youth ages 13-17 • one week for kids ages 8-17 of LGBTQA/ non-traditional families
Northalsted Market Days
August 8-9, 2020
Chicago, IL
a good ol' summer block party on Main St of Boys' Town, USA
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
August 7-31, 2020
Edinburgh, Scotland
the largest arts festival in the world • dance, theater, music, comedy, events & more
Matinee
August 6-16, 2020
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Circuit
August 6-16, 2020
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Girlie Circuit
August 6-16, 2020
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Rendezvous 2020
August 5-9, 2020
Medicine Bow Nat'l Forest, WY
5-day camping festival to celebrate LGBT pride
Flickers: Rhode Island Int'l Film Festival
August 4-9, 2020
Providence, RI
don't miss the Gay & Lesbian Film Fest
Southeast Black & Blue
August TBD, 2020
Atlanta, GA
SE Leather Sir, Leather Boy & Bootblack contests • also Mr SE Rubber contest
July 2020
NGLCC Conference
July 28-31, 2020
Las Vegas, NV
annual gathering of Nat'l Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Camp It Up! LGBT Family Camp
July 27-August 5, 2020
Quincy, CA
swimming • horseback riding • arts & crafts • music, dance & theater • family spa & salon! • at Feather River Camp • since 1990
Lazy Bear Weekend
July 27-Aug 3, 2020
Russian River, CA
no contests, no pageants, no frills-just fur! • FUNdraiser benefits AIDS charities in Northern California & beyond • check web for details
Ritual
July 26, 2020
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser iat 4am the morning of Dore Alley Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Up Your Alley Fair
July 26, 2020
San Francisco, CA
local SM/ leather street fair held in Dore Alley, South-of-Market • thousands of local kinky men & women attend
Family Week
July 25-Aug 1, 2020
Provincetown, MA
join hundreds of LGBT parents, kids & allies for a week of workshops, boat rides, campfires, sandcastle competitions & more
Crape Myrtle Festival
July 25, 2020
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
yearlong fundraising events for HIV/LGBT concerns culminating in a grand gala the last Saturday of July
Thunder in the Mountains
July 23-26, 2020
Denver, CO
weekend of pansexual leather events & seminars • kinky comedy revue • talent show
Girl Splash
July 23-27, 2020
Provincetown, MA
4 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Hotter Than July Weekend
July 21-26, 2020
Detroit, MI
the Midwest's oldest black same-gender-loving pride celebration
Joining Hearts
July 18, 2020
Atlanta, GA
at Piedmont Park Pool • open bar, catered hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, dancing under the stars & a grand finale fireworks spectacular • 100% donated to beneficiaries
Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival
July 16-26, 2020
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles' lesbian/ gay film & video festival in mid-July
Miami Beach Bruthaz
July 2-5, 2020
anto Domingo, DR
lifestyle event for same-gender-loving men & women • hip hop party • rooftop pool party • fashion show & more!
Korea Queer Cultural Festival
July 14-23, 2020
Seoul, Korea
films, parties, parades & more
Bear Week Provincetown
July 11-19, 2020
Provincetown, MA
come to Provincetown for a relaxing week of parties & events
San Diego Pride Parties
July 10-12, 2020
San Diego, CA
a weekend of hot parties w/ big name DJs, including the Zoo Party at the world-famous San Diego Zoo
IMEN Gathering
July 10-19, 2020
near Baltimore, MD
all-inclusive summer camp for gay men • party naked w/ 300 guys for an entire week • theme parties, pool parties & great food • airport transportation to/from BWI
GCLS Annual Literary Convention
July 8-12, 2020
Albuquerque, NM
The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) annual gathering for the enjoyment, discussion & enhancement of lesbian literature
National Women's Music Festival
July 2-5, 2020
Middleton, WI
check Facebookfor details
Windy City Black Pride
July 2-5, 2020
Chicago, IL
a weekend of parties, seminars & more
June 2020
Frameline: San Francisco Int'l LGBT Film Festival
June 18-28, 2020
San Francisco, CA
get your tickets early for a slew of films about us
San Francisco Dyke March
June 27, 2020
San Francisco, CA
join thousands of dykes of all shapes, colors & sizes for music, marching & more through the streets of the Mission & the Castro
San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade/ Celebration
June 27-28, 2020
San Francisco, CA
PDX Black Pride
June 26-28, 2020
Portland, OR
films, workshops, parties & more
Folsom Street East
June 21, 2020
New York City, NY
New York City's answer to the famous San Francisco fetish street fair
Gender Odyssey
June 18-21, 2020
San Diego, CA
4 days of panels, workshops & meetings • entertainment & art • focus on transmen, transwomen & families with transgender children & teens • open to all
Pagan Spirit Gathering
June 14-21, 2020
Waynesville, MO
summer solstice celebration • primitive camping • workshops • rituals • advance registration required • Pulaski County / Ft. Leonard Wood Shrine
Ontario Womyn's Drum Camp
June 14-17, 2020
Haliburton, ON, Canada
at Camp White Pine, all levels welcome
Queer Women of Color Film Festival
June 12-14, 2020
San Francisco, CA
festival focus: SWANA/AMEMSA queer women of color & transgender/genderqueer people of color
TLVFest: The Tel Aviv LGBT Film Festival
June 4-13, 2020
Tel Aviv, Israel
films will also show in Jerusalem & Haifa
Womxn of Color Weekend
June 4-7, 2020
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, wine tasting, dance parties & more
Girls in Wonderland
June 4-7, 2020
Orlando, FL
Pandora events presents the biggest women's week celebration on the East Coast with 4,000 women taking over the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort at Disney World for non-stop dance parties, comedy, pool parties, celebrity hosts, awesome girl DJs, live women's music, theme parks and so much more
PrideFest
June 4-7, 2020
Milwaukee, WI
celebrate LGBT pride at Henry W Maier Festival Park
Music in the Mountains
June ongoing, 2020
Grass Valley, CA
summer music festival
Gay Days Orlando
June 2-7, 2020
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
Cologne Pride
June , 2020
Cologne, Germany
film screenings • panel discussions • parties • cultural activities & more
National Queer Arts Festival
June ongoing, 2020
San Francisco, CA
performances & exhibitions in the San Francisco Bay Area highlighting artists from around the country • year-round events
LGBT Pride
June ongoing, 2020
Cross-country, USA
celebrate yourself & attend one - or many - of the hundreds of Gay Pride parades & festivities happening in cities around the world
May 2020
AIDS LifeCycle
May 31-Jun 6, 2020
San Francisco to Los Angeles, CA
bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for HIV/AIDS services
Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
May 30- Jun 7, 2020
Hartford, CT
gay & lesbian film festival at Cinestudio
Fairy Tales Int'l LGBT Film Festival
May 24-June 2, 2020
Calgary, AB, Canada
Spoleto Festival USA
May 22-June 7, 2020
Charleston, SC
one of the continent's premier avant-garde cultural arts festivals • 140+ performances of dance, theater & music from around the world
Sizzle South Beach 2020
May 21-25, 2020
Miami, FL
Miami's original circuit event
International Mr Bootblack Contest
May 21-25, 2020
Chicago, IL
contest takes place during International Mr Leather weekend
International Mr Leather
May 21-25, 2020
Chicago, IL
weekend of leather events, capped by contest Sunday, Black & Blue Ball on Monday
Inside Out: Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival
May 21-31, 2020
Toronto, ON, Canada
Annual Gay Bowling Tournament
May 21-25, 2020
Seattle, WA
check site for local tournaments throughout the year
Pensacola Memorial Day Weekend
May 21-25, 2020
Pensacola, FL
many parties on beaches & in bars
Single Women's Weekend
May 14-17, 2020
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
May 11, 2020
Chicago, IL
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Purple Party
May 7-11, 2020
Dallas, TX
a weekend of dance parties & social events benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas
A Gathering of Priestesses & Goddess Women
May , 2020
Wisconsin Dells, Southwestern WI
women's spirituality conference • also Hallows Gathering in October
QFest
May , 2020
St Louis, MO
uses the art of contemporary gay cinema to spotlight the lives of LGBTQ people and celebrate queer culture
London Lesbian Film Festival
May 1-3, 2020
London, ON, Canada
women only Fri-Sat, open to all on Sunday
Herland Bi-Annual Retreats
May , 2020
Oklahoma City, OK
music, workshops, campfire events & potluck • girls of all ages & boys under 10 welcome • also in October
Blatino Oasis
May 1-3, 2020
Palm Springs, CA
join Black, Blatino & Latino men and their friends from around the world for pool parties, dance parties, erotic events, awards ceremonies, white party brunch & more!
Aqua Girl
May TBD, 2020
Miami Beach, FL
a weekend of hot women's parties in Miami
April 2020
Queer Eye Festival
April , 2020
Prague, Czech Republic
alternative music & culture festival
Mr LeatherMan Italy
April 26-28, 2020
Rome, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy
AIDS Walk Miami
April 26, 2020
Miami Beach, FL
5K walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource
White Party
April 24-27, 2020
Palm Springs, CA
spectacular live performances • top-notch talent • cutting-edge lighting & special effects
Philadelphia Black Pride
April 23-26, 2020
Philadelphia, PA
a weekend of social & cultural activities • films, BBQ, spoken word, parties & more
Pride of the Americas
April 21-26, 2020
Fort Lauderdale, FL
events will include runway shows, an arts festival, an LGBT+ Health and Wellness Conference, a Travel Symposium, a Business of the Americas Conference and a Transgender Summit. And no festival is complete without daily sunset concerts, a beach party, a parade and other social activities at various venues around Greater Fort Lauderdale
Northwest Leather Celebration (NWLC)
April 30-May 3, 2020
Sacramento, CA
host of the NW regional Master/slave contest
Cherry Weekend
April 16-20, 2020
Washington, DC
annual weekend event featuring top international DJs • raises funds to support the local HIV service & LGBT community
International Ms Bootblack Contest
April 16-19, 2020
San Jose, CA
workshops • parties • vending • contest takes place the weekend of International Ms Leather weekend
International Ms Leather Contest
April 16-20, 2020
San Jose, CA
contest • workshops • parties • vending
Easter 2020 Berlin
April 8-13, 2020
Berlin, Germany
annual leather & fetish weekend • German Mr Leather contest
BiAnnual National Black Lesbian Conference
April 7-10, 2020
Dallas, TX
speakers, workshops, community forums, banquets, dances, & more
Sugarbear Weekend
April 5-8, 2020
Montreal, QC, Canada
Quebecois bear party with lots of maple syrup
The Black Party
April TBD, 2020
New York City, NY
also BPX: Black Party Expo • www.blackpartyexpo.com
Rubbout
April 3-5, 2020
Vancouver, BC, Canada
annual party weekend of rubber & fetish for men
CineKink NYC
April TBD, 2020
New York City, NY
film festival exploring a wide variety of sexualities through documentary, comedy, porn, drama & more
Louisville AIDS Walk
April , 2020
Louisville, KY
Kentucky's largest HIV/AIDS awareness & fundraising event
March 2020
Saints & Sinners
March 27-29, 2020
New Orleans, LA
LGBT writers & readers from around the country gather for a hot weekend of readings, panels & performance
European Gay Ski Week
March 21-28, 2020
Avoriaz, SWITZ
Europe's biggest gay winter sports & music festival • “the perfect winter holiday, in a welcoming LGBT environment”
Together We Can
March 20-22, 2020
Troy, MI
annual LGBT substance abuse conference
Leather Leadership Conference
March 20-22, 2020
Atlanta, GA
join us to develop & strengthen problem-solving & camaraderie in the leather community
London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
March 18-29, 2020
London, England
grab your tickets for the largest LGBT film fest in Europe
Winter Music Conference
March 16-19, 2020
Miami, FL
huge annual EDM conference • workshops, seminars, IDMA & of course dance / parties
Camp Ten Trees
March 13-15, 2020
Western WA
residential summer camp • one week for LGBTQA youth ages 13-17 • one week for kids ages 8-17 of LGBTQA/ non-traditional families
Winter Party Festival
March 4-10, 2020
Miami Beach, FL
celebration & fundraiser for the LGBT community
Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival
March , 2020
Los Angeles, CA
February 2020
Zinegoak
February 24-Mar 8, 2020
Bilbao, Spain
LGBT film & performing arts festival
SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend
February 21-23, 2020
Provincetown, MA
get outta the cold and into the heat! hot weekend of leather parties, demos & more
GNI (Gay Naturist Int'l) Gathering
February 21-30, 2020
Cairns, QLD
Join your naked GNI brothers to experience the majestic beauty of a secluded private resort set amongst the unspoiled rainforest and pristine coastline, overlooking the world famous Great Barrier Reef.
Sydney Gay Mardi Gras
February 14-Mar 1, 2020
Sydney, Australia
extravagant season of festivities, arts & culture, culminating in the parade & world-famous Mardi Gras party
Mardi Gras Film Festival
February 13-27, 2020
Sydney, Australia
Sydney film festival corresponds with massive Mardi Gras event
Reelout Queer Film & Video Festival
February 1-9, 2020
Kingston, ON, Canada
celebrating the best of queer independent film & video
January 2020
Beef Dip: Int'l Bear Week
January 26-Feb 2, 2020
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
beach parties, pool parties & hot DJs • local tours • booze cruise • bring sunscreen!
Whistler Pride & Gay Ski Festival
January 26-Feb 2, 2020
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/lesbian ski week • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
WinterPRIDE: Whistler Gay Ski Week
January 26-Feb 2, 2020
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/ lesbian ski week • parties for boys & girls! • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
Winter Rendezvous
January 22-26, 2020
Stowe, VT
annual gay ski week • skiing, winter sports & entertainment
Midsumma Festival
January 19-Feb 9, 2020
Melbourne, Australia
arts, culture & community
Sin City Shootout
January 16-19, 2020
Las Vegas, NV
LGBT athletes compete in softball, basketball, wrestling, body building & more
IGLFA World Championship
January 16-19, 2020
Las Vegas, NV
Int'l Gay & Lesbian Football Association's annual soccer tournament
Creating Change Conference
January 15-19, 2020
Dallas, TX
for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people & allies seeking positive & enduring political & social change
Shred the Love Breast Cancer: Snowboard & Music Festival
January 13-Apr 5, 2020
many locations, CA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions
Boarding for Breast Cancer Board-a-thon
January 9-16, 2020
Grand Targhee, WY
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions at ski resorts around the country • also other events during the year
Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Series
January ongoing throughout the year, 2020
Cross-country, USA
5K & 1-mile run/fitness walks in cities around the country to fight breast cancer • call for local city dates • organized by local affiliate offices
November 2019
Beach Bear Weekend
November 29-Dec 2, 2019
Fort Lauderdale, FL
get to the beach for a long weekend of dance parties, cocktails and great food • oh, and bears!
Holly Folly
November 28-Dec 1, 2019
Provincetown, MA
lesbian/ gay holiday celebration • fabulous parties • holiday concert • open houses • 1st wknd in December
White Party Week
November 27- Dec 1, 2019
Miami Beach, FL
6 days of festivities capped by the annual White Party at Vizcaya • benefitting Care Resource
Women's White Party
November 27- Dec 1, 2019
Miami, FL
join Pandora Events on the beautiful sun-drenched shores of South Beach for an unforgettable weekend of stylish women's parties, shopping, dinning & more
image+nation: Montreal Int'l LGBT Film Festival
November 21- Dec 1, 2019
Montreal, QC, Canada
Cheries-Cheris: Paris Gay, Lesbian & Trans Film Festival
November 16-26, 2019
Paris, France
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 15-17, 2019
San Diego, CA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Mr Int'l Rubber & Rubber Blowout
November 10-12, 2019
Chicago, IL
largest rubber event in US • market, parties
OutReels
November 8-10, 2019
Cincinnati, OH
LGBTQ movie festival of Northern KY and Cincinnat
Transgender Film Festival
November 8-10, 2019
San Francisco, CA
films that promote the visibility of transgender & gender variant people
Mezipatra
November 7-14 & 15-22, 2019
Prague & Brno, Czech Republic
Czech LGBT film festival
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 1-3, 2019
Dallas, TX
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Santa Clara County Leather Weekend
November 1-3, 2019
San Jose, CA
leather fellowship in the San Jose area
Greater Palm Springs Pride
November 1-3, 2019
Palm Springs, CA
free entertainment, dance parties, lots of people & a parade on Sunday
October 2019
Sundance Stompede
October 31- Nov 3, 2019
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco's annual country/ western dance weekend
Cineffable: Paris Int'l Lesbian & Feminist Film Festival
October 30-Nov 3, 2019
Paris, France
Prime Timers World Wide Convention
October 29-Nov 2, 2019
San Antonio, TX
bi-annual event for older gay men and the youngsters who admire them
Reel Affirmations: The Nation's LGBT Film Festival
October 27-29, 2019
Washington, DC
lesbian/ gay films
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 27-29, 2019
Philadelphia, PA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Leather Pride Amsterdam
October 24-27, 2019
Amsterdam, Netherlands
weekend of hot leather events
Fantasia Fair
October 20-27, 2019
Provincetown, MA
a weeklong celebration of gender diversity • workshops, fashion show, cabaret, banquets & more
AIDS Walk LA
October 20, 2019
Los Angeles, CA
annual AIDS fundraiser in West Hollywood
Fantasy Fest
October 18-27, 2019
Key West, FL
10 days of parties, costume contests, street fairs, masquerade balls & parades
Bear Bust
October 17-20, 2019
Orlando, FL
hot bear weekend at Parliament House Resort
Womonwrites
October 17-20, 2019
1 hr SE of Atlanta, GA
annual conference of Southeastern lesbian writers
St John's International Women's Film Festival
October 16-20, 2019
St John's, NL, Canada
Hamburg Int'l Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
October 15-20, 2019
Hamburg, Germany
Provincetown Women's Week
October 14-20, 2019
Provincetown, MA
very popular - make your reservations early!
Black & Blue Festival
October 11-17, 2019
Montreal, QC, Canada
North America's biggest & most innovative dance event & cultural festival
Southwest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 11-17, 2019
Albuquerque, NM
also in Santa Fe, NM
National Coming Out Day
October 11, 2019
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for events in your area or visit www.hrc.com/ncop
National LGBT MBA Conference(also known at the ROMBA Conference
October 10-12, 2019
Atlanta, GA
career fair & discussions of sexual orientation, gender & leadership in the workplace by MBA students & out Fortune 500 company leaders
Pantheon of Leather
October , 2019
Atlanta, GA
annual leather/ SM/ fetish community service awards & int'l Mr & Ms Olympus Leather
Q Cinema
October 10-13, 2019
Fort Worth, TX
annual celebration of LGBT-themed movies at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth /
Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival
October 6-9, 2019
Palm Springs, CA
a women's jazz festival during Dinah Shore Weekend • presented by Lucy & Gail
Castro Street Fair
October 6, 2019
San Francisco, CA
performance, arts & community groups street fair • co-founded by Harvey Milk
Louisville AIDS Walk
October 5, 2019
Louisville, KY
Kentucky's largest HIV/AIDS awareness & fundraising event
Tampa Bay Int'l Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 4-12, 2019
Tampa Bay, FL
Gay Days Anaheim
October 4-6, 2019
Anaheim, CA
“join 30,000 GLBT mouseketeers as we turn the happiest place in earth into the gayest!”
Mates Leather Weekend
October 3-7, 2019
Provincetown, MA
the hottest leather event in New England
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October ongoing, 2019
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for fund-raising events in your area to fight breast cancer
Vinokino LGBT Film Festival
October , 2019
Helsinki, Finland
festival travels to several other cities in Findland
World Gay Rodeo Finals
October TBD, 2019
Scottsdale, AZ
check w/ local chapters for events throughout the year in your area
September 2019
GaymerX
September TBD, 2019
San Jose, CA
gaming & geek lifestyle convention w/ a focus on LGBT culture
Pink Season
September , 2019
Hong Kong, China
2-month festival featuring speakers, plays, dance parties, pageants & more
REAL BAD
September 29, 2019
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser immediately following the Folsom Street Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Aftershock: Folsom Street Fair
September 29, 2019
San Francisco, CA
DJ Abel keeps the leather crowd going • 4am Sunday morning/ Saturday night, after Magnitude
Folsom Street Fair
September 29, 2019
San Francisco, CA
huge SM/ leather street fair, topping a week of kinky events
Magnitude
September 28, 2019
San Francisco, CA
the official, hottest dance & play party of the Folsom Street Fair
Reeling: Chicago Lesbian & Gay Int'l Film Fest
September 19-29, 2019
Chicago, IL
Ohio Lesbian Festival
September 19-22, 2019
Kirkersville (E of Columbus), OH
Fresno Reel Pride
September 18-22, 2019
Fresno, CA
annual lesbian & gay film festival in central California
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
September 13-15, 2019
Seattle, WA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Out On The Mountain
September 13, 2019
Valencia, CA
gay day at Six Flags Magic Mountain
La Fiesta de Los Osos
September 12-15, 2019
Tucson, AZ
bear gathering in the warmth of the desert sun
Ride for AIDS Chicago
September 7-8, 2019
Chicago, IL
2-day bike ride to fight HIV/ AIDS in the Chicagoland area
Q Film Festival
September 5-8, 2019
Long Beach, CA
showcasing films of interest to the queer community
AGLIFF
September 5-8, 2019
Austin, TX
Film Programs Serving The LGBTQ+ Community
WomenFest
September 4-8, 2019
Key West, FL
live music • film festival • pool parties • comedy show • dance parties • golf tournament
International LeatherSIR/ Leatherboy
September TBD, 2019
Dallas, TX
also Int'l Community BootBlack • check website for regional contest info
August 2019
Festival of Babes
August 30-Sept 2, 2019
Pacific Northwest, USA
fun, frivolous & flirtatious soccer tournament • Int'l Babes play hard & party harder • rotates btwn Vancouver, Seattle, Portland & San Francisco
CMEN West Coast Gathering
August 30-Sept 8, 2019
Santa Monica, CA
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also Spring Gathering near Nashville, TN in June
Splash Days
August 30-Sept 2, 2019
Austin, TX
weekend of music, dance, unity & lake parties in Austin over Labor Day Wknd
Nat'l Lesbian & Gay Journalists Assoc Convention
August 29- Sept1, 2019
New Orleans, LA
workshops • keynote speakers • entertainment
BOLDFest
August 29-Sept 1, 2019
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bold Old(er) Lesbians & Dykes meet up for the annual West Coast gathering
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend
August 28-Sept 2, 2019
Atlanta, GA
celebrate Black Pride over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta
BC Witchcamp
August 25-31, 2019
near Vancouver, BC, Canada
weeklong Wiccan intensive at Evans Lake
Womyn's Gathering
August 24-26, 2019
Louisa, VA
last wknd in Aug • camping, music & workshops
Keshet Camp: Jewish Family Camp
August 22-25, 2019
Yosemite, CA
a rainbow camp for LGBT families & their friends • sports, music, arts & crafts & more
XLSior Int'l Gay Festival
August 21-28, 2019
Mykonos, Greece
5 days of hot events, including the beach party at Elia beach in Mykonos, Greece
OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing for Change) Nat'l Gathering
August 21-25, 2019
Columbus, OH
lesbians 60+ gather for workshops, guest speakers & entertainment to promote Old Lesbian pride & fight ageism
‘Camp' Camp
August 18-25, 2019
Porter, ME
summer camp for LGBT adults • sports, pottery, theater, yoga & more
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 16-18, 2019
Minneapolis/ St Paul, MN
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
GNI (Gay Naturist Int'l) Gathering
August 16-25, 2019
Poconos, PA
weeklong gathering of gay nudists • price includes food, beverages, lodging & entertainment • workshops
Southern Comfort Conference
August 15-17, 2019
Fort Lauderdale, FL
entertainers & leaders from the entire spectrum of the transgender community offering 5 days of learning, networking & fun
Tropical Heat
August 14-18, 2019
Key West, FL
naked pool party • dungeon & fetish party • 4 days of HOT male events!
NGLCC Conference
August 13-16, 2019
Tampa, FL
anual gathering of Nat'l Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Gay Days Orlando
August 13-19, 2019
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
Camp Ten Trees
August 11-24, 2019
Western WA
residential summer camp • one week for LGBTQA youth ages 13-17 • one week for kids ages 8-17 of LGBTQA/ non-traditional families
Northalsted Market Days
August 10-11, 2019
Chicago, IL
a good ol' summer block party on Main St of Boys' Town, USA
Matinee
August 8-18, 2019
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Circuit
August 8-18, 2019
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Vancouver Queer Film & Video Festival
August 8-18, 2019
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Girlie Circuit
August 8-18, 2019
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Elderflower Womenspirit Festival
August 7-11, 2019
Mendocino, CA
earth-based spirituality retreat for women and girls • honoring the feminine through the Goddess
Rendezvous 2019
August 7-11, 2019
Medicine Bow Nat'l Forest, WY
5-day camping festival to celebrate LGBT pride
Flickers: Rhode Island Int'l Film Festival
August 6-11, 2019
Providence, RI
don't miss the Gay & Lesbian Film Fest
EuroPride 2019
August 6-16, 2019
Vienna, AUT
parties, politics, performance & more • there is something for everyone at this massive celebration of gay pride
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 2-4, 2019
Detroit, MI
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
August 2-26, 2019
Edinburgh, Scotland
the largest arts festival in the world • dance, theater, music, comedy, events & more
Southeast Black & Blue
August TBD, 2019
Atlanta, GA
SE Leather Sir, Leather Boy & Bootblack contests • also Mr SE Rubber contest
July 2019
Lazy Bear Weekend
July 29-Aug 5, 2019
Russian River, CA
no contests, no pageants, no frills-just fur! • FUNdraiser benefits AIDS charities in Northern California & beyond • check web for details
Up Your Alley Fair
July 29, 2019
San Francisco, CA
local SM/ leather street fair held in Dore Alley, South-of-Market • thousands of local kinky men & women attend
Camp It Up! LGBT Family Camp
July 27-August 5, 2019
Quincy, CA
swimming • horseback riding • arts & crafts • music, dance & theater • family spa & salon! • at Feather River Camp • since 1990
Family Week
July 27-Aug 3, 2019
Provincetown, MA
join hundreds of LGBT parents, kids & allies for a week of workshops, boat rides, campfires, sandcastle competitions & more
Crape Myrtle Festival
July 27, 2019
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
yearlong fundraising events for HIV/LGBT concerns culminating in a grand gala the last Saturday of July
Thunder in the Mountains
July 25-28, 2019
Denver, CO
weekend of pansexual leather events & seminars • kinky comedy revue • talent show
Girl Splash
July 23-27, 2019
Provincetown, MA
4 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Hotter Than July Weekend
July 23-28, 2019
Detroit, MI
the Midwest's oldest black same-gender-loving pride celebration
Joining Hearts
July 20, 2019
Atlanta, GA
at Piedmont Park Pool • open bar, catered hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, dancing under the stars & a grand finale fireworks spectacular • 100% donated to beneficiaries
Miami Beach Bruthaz
July 18-21, 2019
Miami, FL
lifestyle event for same-gender-loving men & women • hip hop party • rooftop pool party • fashion show & more!
RAD Conference: Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf
July 16-21, 2019
Austin, TX
workshops • conferences • keynote speakers • social events • come celebrate deaf culture & identity
Korea Queer Cultural Festival
July 14-23, 2019
Seoul, Korea
films, parties, parades & more
San Diego Pride Parties
July 13-15, 2019
San Diego, CA
a weekend of hot parties w/ big name DJs, including the Zoo Party at the world-famous San Diego Zoo
Bear Week Provincetown
July 13-21, 2019
Provincetown, MA
come to Provincetown for a relaxing week of parties & events
IMEN Gathering
July 12-21, 2019
near Baltimore, MD
all-inclusive summer camp for gay men • party naked w/ 300 guys for an entire week • theme parties, pool parties & great food • airport transportation to/from BWI
Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival
July 11-21, 2019
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles' lesbian/ gay film & video festival in mid-July
GCLS Annual Literary Convention
July 10-14, 2019
Pittsburgh, PA
The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) annual gathering for the enjoyment, discussion & enhancement of lesbian literature
National Women's Music Festival
July 4-7, 2019
Middleton, WI
check Facebookfor details
Windy City Black Pride
July 4-8, 2019
Chicago, IL
a weekend of parties, seminars & more
June 2019
Gus Presents Colossus Pride /
June 29-30, 2019
San Francisco, CA
Gus' parties are bigger than ever this weekend • fabulous locations
San Francisco Dyke March
June 29, 2019
San Francisco, CA
join thousands of dykes of all shapes, colors & sizes for music, marching & more through the streets of the Mission & the Castro
San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade/ Celebration
June 29-30, 2019
San Francisco, CA
PDX Black Pride
June 28-30, 2019
Portland, OR
films, workshops, parties & more
Folsom Street East
June 23, 2019
New York City, NY
New York City's answer to the famous San Francisco fetish street fair
Frameline: San Francisco Int'l LGBT Film Festival
June 20-30, 2019
San Francisco, CA
get your tickets early for a slew of films about us
12th Annual LGBTQ Marketing & Advertising Symposium
June 17, 2019
New York, NY
Every year, CMI brings together leading tourism professionals to learn about the gay and lesbian market from the experts - the people behind the success stories. Perfect for marketing and sales executives of tourism boards, CVBs, DMOs, accommodations, tour operators, events, agencies and meeting planners.
Pagan Spirit Gathering
June 16-23, 2019
Oxford, OH
summer solstice celebration • primitive camping • workshops • rituals • advance registration required • at Tall Tree Lake, in southern Illinois
Ontario Womyn's Drum Camp
June 16-19, 2019
35 miles N of Kingston, ON, Canada
all levels welcome
Southern HiBearnation
June 10-16, 2019
Melbourne, Australia
a week of furry fun down under, culminating in the Mr Australasia Bear Contest, bringing bears from Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the South Pacific & beyond
Queer Women of Color Film Festival
June 7-9, 2019
San Francisco, CA
festival focus: SWANA/AMEMSA queer women of color & transgender/genderqueer people of color
TLVFest: The Tel Aviv LGBT Film Festival
June 6-15, 2019
Tel Aviv, Israel
films will also show in Jerusalem & Haifa
PrideFest
June 6-9, 2019
Milwaukee, WI
celebrate LGBT pride at Henry W Maier Festival Park
Lambda Literary Awards
June 3, 2019
New York City, NY
the Lammies are the Oscars of LGBT writing & publishing
AIDS LifeCycle
June 2-8, 2019
San Francisco to Los Angeles, CA
bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for HIV/AIDS services
Music in the Mountains
June ongoing, 2019
Grass Valley, CA
summer music festival
WorldPride 2019
June 1-30, 2019
New York City, NY
rallies to parties to lectures, there are free and ticketed events produced by NYC Pride and our official partners spread across New York City.
Cologne Pride
June , 2019
Cologne, Germany
film screenings • panel discussions • parties • cultural activities & more
National Queer Arts Festival
June ongoing, 2019
San Francisco, CA
performances & exhibitions in the San Francisco Bay Area highlighting artists from around the country • year-round events
LGBT Pride
June ongoing, 2019
Cross-country, USA
celebrate yourself & attend one - or many - of the hundreds of Gay Pride parades & festivities happening in cities around the world
May 2019
Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
May 31- Jun 8, 2019
Hartford, CT
gay & lesbian film festival at Cinestudio
Herland Bi-Annual Retreats
May , 2019
Oklahoma City, OK
music, workshops, campfire events & potluck • girls of all ages & boys under 10 welcome • also in October
Womxn of Color Weekend
May 30-June 2, 2019
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, wine tasting, dance parties & more
Girls in Wonderland
May 30-Jun 3, 2019
Orlando, FL
Pandora events presents the biggest women's week celebration on the East Coast with 4,000 women taking over the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort at Disney World for non-stop dance parties, comedy, pool parties, celebrity hosts, awesome girl DJs, live women's music, theme parks and so much more
Fairy Tales Int'l LGBT Film Festival
May 24-June 2, 2019
Calgary, AB, Canada
Women Outdoors National Gathering
May 24-27, 2019
Hancock, NH
camping • hiking • workshops
Spoleto Festival USA
May 24-June 19, 2019
Charleston, SC
one of the continent's premier avant-garde cultural arts festivals • 140+ performances of dance, theater & music from around the world
Sizzle South Beach 2019
May 23-27, 2019
Miami, FL
Miami's original circuit event
International Mr Bootblack Contest
May 23-27, 2019
Chicago, IL
contest takes place during International Mr Leather weekend
International Mr Leather
May 23-27, 2019
Chicago, IL
weekend of leather events, capped by contest Sunday, Black & Blue Ball on Monday
Inside Out: Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival
May 23-Jun 2, 2019
Toronto, ON, Canada
Int'l Association of Country Western Dance Clubs Annual Convention
May 23-27, 2019
Seattle, WA
also semi-annual conventions in March (Seattle, WA) & December (San Francisco, CA)
Pensacola Memorial Day Weekend
May 23-27, 2019
Pensacola, FL
many parties on beaches & in bars
Annual Gay Bowling Tournament
May 22-27, 2019
San Antonio, TX
check site for local tournaments throughout the year
Minnesota AIDS Walk
May 18, 2019
Minneapolis, MN
enjoy a 10K walk from Minnehaha Park & raise money for MN AIDS Project
Single Women's Weekend
May 17-29, 2019
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Out In Havana: Gay Pride 2019
May 10-12, 2019
Havana, Cuba
custom private tours of Cuba
Purple Party
May 10-13, 2019
Dallas, TX
a weekend of dance parties & social events benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas
London Lesbian Film Festival
May 3-5, 2019
London, ON, Canada
women only Fri-Sat, open to all on Sunday
Blatino Oasis
May 3-5, 2019
Palm Springs, CA
join Black, Blatino & Latino men and their friends from around the world for pool parties, dance parties, erotic events, awards ceremonies, white party brunch & more!
Northwest Leather Celebration (NWLC)
May 2-5, 2019
Sacramento, CA
host of the NW regional Master/slave contest
A Gathering of Priestesses & Goddess Women
May , 2019
Wisconsin Dells, Southwestern WI
women's spirituality conference • also Hallows Gathering in October
Aqua Girl
May TBD, 2019
Miami Beach, FL
a weekend of hot women's parties in Miami
April 2019
AIDS Walk Miami
April 28, 2019
Miami Beach, FL
5K walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource
White Party
April 26-29, 2019
Palm Springs, CA
spectacular live performances • top-notch talent • cutting-edge lighting & special effects
Mr LeatherMan Italy
April 26-28, 2019
Rome, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy
Philadelphia Black Gay Pride
April 25-28, 2019
Philadelphia, PA
a weekend of social & cultural activities • films, BBQ, spoken word, parties & more
Easter 2017 Berlin
April 18-22, 2019
Berlin, Germany
annual leather & fetish weekend • German Mr Leather contest
International Ms Leather Contest
April 15-19, 2019
San Jose, CA
contest • workshops • parties • vending
Cherry Weekend
April 11-14, 2019
Washington, DC
annual weekend event featuring top international DJs • raises funds to support the local HIV service & LGBT community
International Ms Bootblack Contest
April 11-15, 2019
San Jose, CA
workshops • parties • vending • contest takes place the weekend of International Ms Leather weekend
Rubbout
April 5-7, 2019
Vancouver, BC, Canada
annual party weekend of rubber & fetish for men
QFest
April , 2019
St Louis, MO
uses the art of contemporary gay cinema to spotlight the lives of LGBTQ people and celebrate queer culture
March 2019
Saints & Sinners
March 29-31, 2019
New Orleans, LA
LGBT writers & readers from around the country gather for a hot weekend of readings, panels & performance
Tel Aviv Games
March 27-30, 2019
Tel Aviv, Israel
LGBT Multi-sports Tournament , hosted by the Tel Aviv LGBT Sports Club and the Tel Aviv Municipality. Athletes from around the world will compete in the swimming pool, Tennis , Basketball,Volleyball, Dance halls, the Soccer and Running tracks. And, of course, as night falls, we will enjoy Tel Aviv's best bars, clubs and late-night celebrations.
Winter Music Conference
March 25-28, 2019
Miami, FL
huge annual EDM conference • workshops, seminars, IDMA & of course dance / parties
European Gay Ski Week
March 23-30, 2019
Avoriaz, SWITZ
Europe's biggest gay winter sports & music festival • “the perfect winter holiday, in a welcoming LGBT environment”
Sugarbear Weekend
March 21-24, 2019
Montreal, QC, Canada
Quebecois bear party with lots of maple syrup
London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
March 21-31, 2019
London, England
grab your tickets for the largest LGBT film fest in Europe
The Black Party
March TBD, 2019
New York City, NY
also BPX: Black Party Expo • www.blackpartyexpo.com
Together We Can
March 15-17, 2019
Troy, MI
annual LGBT substance abuse conference
Leather Leadership Conference
March 15-17, 2019
Atlanta, GA
join us to develop & strengthen problem-solving & camaraderie in the leather community
CineKink NYC
March 13-17, 2019
New York City, NY
film festival exploring a wide variety of sexualities through documentary, comedy, porn, drama & more
Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival
March , 2019
Los Angeles, CA
February 2019
Winter Party Festival
February 27-March 5, 2019
Miami Beach, FL
celebration & fundraiser for the LGBT community
Winter Party for Women
February 27-March 5, 2019
Miami/ South Beach, FL
check the schedule for hot women's events all weekend long
GNI (Gay Naturist Int'l) Gathering
February 21-28, 2019
Cairns, QLD
Join your naked GNI brothers to experience the majestic beauty of a secluded private resort set amongst the unspoiled rainforest and pristine coastline, overlooking the world famous Great Barrier Reef.
Sydney Gay Mardi Gras
February 15-Mar 3, 2019
Sydney, Australia
extravagant season of festivities, arts & culture, culminating in the parade & world-famous Mardi Gras party
Mardi Gras Film Festival
February 13-28, 2019
Sydney, Australia
Sydney film festival corresponds with massive Mardi Gras event
Boarding for Breast Cancer Board-a-thon
February , 2019
USA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions at ski resorts around the country • also other events during the year
Reelout Queer Film & Video Festival
February 1-9, 2019
Kingston, ON, Canada
celebrating the best of queer independent film & video
January 2019
Shred the Love Breast Cancer: Snowboard & Music Festival
January 24-Apr 8, 2019
many locations, CA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions
Beef Dip: Int'l Bear Week
January 27-Feb 3, 2019
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
beach parties, pool parties & hot DJs • local tours • booze cruise • bring sunscreen!
Creating Change Conference
January 23-27, 2019
Detroit, MI
for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people & allies seeking positive & enduring political & social change
Winter Rendezvous
January 23-29, 2019
Stowe, VT
annual gay ski week • skiing, winter sports & entertainment
WinterPRIDE: Whistler Gay Ski Week
January 20-27, 2019
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/lesbian ski week • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
Midsumma Festival
January 19-Feb 3, 2019
Melbourne, Australia
arts, culture & community
Southwest Leather Conference
January 18-20, 2019
Phoenix, AZ
workshops, vendors & fetish ball • MASTER/slave, Bootblack & Daddy/boy contests
IGLFA World Championship
January 18-20, 2019
Las Vegas, NV
Int'l Gay & Lesbian Football Association's annual soccer tournament
Sin City Shootout
January 17-20, 2019
Las Vegas, NV
LGBT athletes compete in softball, basketball, wrestling, body building & more
Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Series
January ongoing throughout the year, 2019
Cross-country, USA
5K & 1-mile run/fitness walks in cities around the country to fight breast cancer • call for local city dates • organized by local affiliate offices
December 2018
Colossus New Year's Eve 2018
December 31, 2018
San Francisco, CA
12-hour dance marathon • largest gay New Year's party in San Francisco
February 2018
Vancouver Island Pride Ski and Getaway
February Feb 28-Mar 3, 2018
Vancouver, BC
First Island Winter Pride Event Headed for the Comox Valley. Come join the LGBTQ community on Mount Washington. Daily activities for the event will include Vancouver Island Pride Après Ski, Pride Night Socials, Daily Ski Guiding, and a charity ski race.
December 2018
Fetish Pride Italy
December 7-9, 2018
Rome, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy
November 2018
Holly Folly
November 30-Dec 2, 2018
Provincetown, MA
lesbian/ gay holiday celebration • fabulous parties • holiday concert • open houses • 1st wknd in December
White Party Week
November 21-25, 2018
Miami Beach, FL
6 days of festivities capped by the annual White Party at Vizcaya • benefitting Care Resource
Women's White Party
November 21-25, 2018
Miami, FL
join Pandora Events on the beautiful sun-drenched shores of South Beach for an unforgettable weekend of stylish women's parties, shopping, dinning & more
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 16-18, 2018
San Diego, CA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Mr Int'l Rubber & Rubber Blowout
November 9-11, 2018
Chicago, IL
largest rubber event in US • market, parties
OutReels
November 9-11, 2018
Cincinnati, OH
LGBTQ movie festival of Northern KY and Cincinnat
Transgender Film Festival
November 8-11, 2018
San Francisco, CA
films that promote the visibility of transgender & gender variant people
Cineffable: Paris Int'l Lesbian & Feminist Film Festival
November 3-6, 2018
Paris, France
Mezipatra
November 3-10 & 11-18, 2018
Prague & Brno, Czech Republic
Czech LGBT film festival
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 2-4, 2018
Dallas, TX
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Santa Clara County Leather Weekend
November 2-4, 2018
San Jose, CA
leather fellowship in the San Jose area
Greater Palm Springs Pride
November 2-4, 2018
Palm Springs, CA
free entertainment, dance parties, lots of people & a parade on Sunday
Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival
November 1-4, 2018
Palm Springs, CA
a women's jazz festival during Dinah Shore Weekend • presented by Lucy & Gail
Sundance Stompede
November 11-4, 2018
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco's annual country/ western dance weekend
World Gay Rodeo Finals
November TBD, 2018
TBD
check w/ local chapters for events throughout the year in your area
October 2018
Vinokino LGBT Film Festival
October , 2018
Helsinki, Finland
festival travels to several other cities in Findland
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 28-30, 2018
Philadelphia, PA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Leather Pride Amsterdam
October 25-28, 2018
Amsterdam, Netherlands
weekend of hot leather events
AIDS Walk LA
October 20, 2018
Los Angeles, CA
annual AIDS fundraiser in West Hollywood
Fantasy Fest
October 19-28, 2018
Key West, FL
10 days of parties, costume contests, street fairs, masquerade balls & parades
Bear Bust
October 18-21, 2018
Orlando, FL
hot bear weekend at Parliament House Resort
St John's International Women's Film Festival
October 17-21, 2018
St John's, NL, Canada
Hamburg Int'l Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
October 16-21, 2018
Hamburg, Germany
Fantasia Fair
October 14-21, 2018
Provincetown, MA
a weeklong celebration of gender diversity • workshops, fashion show, cabaret, banquets & more
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 12-14, 2018
Atlanta, GA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Southwest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 12-21, 2018
Albuquerque, NM
also in Santa Fe, NM
Womonwrites
October 11-14, 2018
1 hr SE of Atlanta, GA
annual conference of Southeastern lesbian writers • also a fall event (October)
National Coming Out Day
October 11, 2018
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for events in your area or visit www.hrc.com/ncop
Pantheon of Leather
October , 2018
Atlanta, GA
annual leather/ SM/ fetish community service awards & int'l Mr & Ms Olympus Leather
Provincetown Women's Week
October 8-14, 2018
Provincetown, MA
very popular - make your reservations early!
Castro Street Fair
October 7, 2018
San Francisco, CA
performance, arts & community groups street fair • co-founded by Harvey Milk
Louisville AIDS Walk
October 6, 2018
Louisville, KY
Kentucky's largest HIV/AIDS awareness & fundraising event
Black & Blue Festival
October 5-11, 2018
Montreal, QC, Canada
North America's biggest & most innovative dance event & cultural festival
Tampa Bay Int'l Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 5-15, 2018
Tampa Bay, FL
Gay Days Anaheim
October 5-7, 2018
Anaheim, CA
“join 30,000 GLBT mouseketeers as we turn the happiest place in earth into the gayest!”
Q Cinema
October 4-7, 2018
Fort Worth, TX
annual celebration of LGBT-themed movies at The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth /
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October ongoing, 2018
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for fund-raising events in your area to fight breast cancer
September 2018
REAL BAD
September 30, 2018
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser immediately following the Folsom Street Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Aftershock: Folsom Street Fair
September 30, 2018
San Francisco, CA
DJ Abel keeps the leather crowd going • 4am Sunday morning/ Saturday night, after Magnitude
Folsom Street Fair
September 30, 2018
San Francisco, CA
huge SM/ leather street fair, topping a week of kinky events
GaymerX
September TBD, 2018
San Jose, CA
gaming & geek lifestyle convention w/ a focus on LGBT culture
Pink Season
September , 2018
Hong Kong, China
2-month festival featuring speakers, plays, dance parties, pageants & more
Magnitude
September 29, 2018
San Francisco, CA
the official, hottest dance & play party of the Folsom Street Fair
Mates Leather Weekend
September 27-Oct 1, 2018
Provincetown, MA
the hottest leather event in New England
Out On The Mountain
September 21, 2018
Valencia, CA
gay day at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Fresno Reel Pride
September 19-23, 2018
Fresno, CA
annual lesbian & gay film festival in central California
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
September 14-16, 2018
Seattle, WA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Ohio Lesbian Festival
September 13-16, 2018
Kirkersville (E of Columbus), OH
Nat'l Lesbian & Gay Journalists Assoc Convention
September 6-9, 2018
Palm Springs, CA
workshops • keynote speakers • entertainment
Q Film Festival
September 6-9, 2018
Long Beach, CA
showcasing films of interest to the queer community
WomenFest
September 5-8, 2018
Key West, FL
live music • film festival • pool parties • comedy show • dance parties • golf tournament
Splash Days
September 1-3, 2018
Austin, TX
weekend of music, dance, unity & lake parties in Austin over Labor Day Wknd
August 2018
Southeast Black & Blue
August TBD, 2018
Atlanta, GA
SE Leather Sir, Leather Boy & Bootblack contests • also Mr SE Rubber contest
CMEN West Coast Gathering
August 3-Sept 9, 2018
Santa Monica, CA
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also Spring Gathering near Nashville, TN in June
Keshet Camp: Jewish Family Camp
August , 2018
Yosemite, CA
a rainbow camp for LGBT families & their friends • sports, music, arts & crafts & more
Ella International Lesbian Festival
August 30-Sept 6, 2018
Mallorca, Spain
the best lesbian event, meeting place and LGBT vacation for women who love women
BOLDFest
August 30-Sept 2, 2018
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bold Old(er) Lesbians & Dykes meet up for the annual West Coast gathering
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend
August 29-2, 2018
Atlanta, GA
celebrate Black Pride over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta
BC Witchcamp
August 25-Sept1, 2018
near Vancouver, BC, Canada
weeklong Wiccan intensive at Evans Lake
Womyn's Gathering
August 24-26, 2018
Louisa, VA
last wknd in Aug • camping, music & workshops
XLSior Int'l Gay Festival
August 22-29, 2018
Mykonos, Greece
5 days of hot events, including the beach party at Elia beach in Mykonos, Greece
‘Camp' Camp
August 19-26, 2018
Porter, ME
summer camp for LGBT adults • sports, pottery, theater, yoga & more
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 17-19, 2018
Minneapolis/ St Paul, MN
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
GNI (Gay Naturist Int'l) Gathering
August 17-26, 2018
Poconos, PA
weeklong gathering of gay nudists • price includes food, beverages, lodging & entertainment • workshops
Tropical Heat
August 15-19, 2018
Key West, FL
naked pool party • dungeon & fetish party • 4 days of HOT male events!
NGLCC Conference
August 14-17, 2018
Philadelphia, PA
anual gathering of Nat'l Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Camp Ten Trees
August 12-25, 2018
Western WA
residential summer camp • one week for LGBTQA youth ages 13-17 • one week for kids ages 8-17 of LGBTQA/ non-traditional families
Northalsted Market Days
August 11-12, 2018
Chicago, IL
a good ol' summer block party on Main St of Boys' Town, USA
Circuit
August 9-19, 2018
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Gender Odyssey
August 9-12, 2018
Seattle, WA
4 days of panels, workshops & meetings • entertainment & art • focus on transmen, transwomen & families with transgender children & teens • open to all
Vancouver Queer Film & Video Festival
August 9-19, 2018
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Girlie Circuit
August 9-19, 2018
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Elderflower Womenspirit Festival
August 8-12, 2018
Mendocino, CA
earth-based spirituality retreat for women and girls • honoring the feminine through the Goddess
Rendezvous 2017
August 8-12, 2018
Medicine Bow Nat'l Forest, WY
5-day camping festival to celebrate LGBT pride
Flickers: Rhode Island Int'l Film Festival
August 7-12, 2018
Providence, RI
don't miss the Gay & Lesbian Film Fest
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 3-5, 2018
Detroit, MI
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
August 3-27, 2018
Edinburgh, Scotland
the largest arts festival in the world • dance, theater, music, comedy, events & more
IGLFA World Championship
August 2-12, 2018
Paris, FR
Int'l Gay & Lesbian Football Association's annual soccer tournament
Lazy Bear Weekend
August 1-6, 2018
Russian River, CA
no contests, no pageants, no frills-just fur! • FUNdraiser benefits AIDS charities in Northern California & beyond • check web for details
July 2018
Up Your Alley Fair
July 29, 2018
San Francisco, CA
local SM/ leather street fair held in Dore Alley, South-of-Market • thousands of local kinky men & women attend
Camp It Up! LGBT Family Camp
July 28-August 5, 2018
Quincy, CA
swimming • horseback riding • arts & crafts • music, dance & theater • family spa & salon! • at Feather River Camp • since 1990
Family Week
July 28-Aug 4, 2018
Provincetown, MA
join hundreds of LGBT parents, kids & allies for a week of workshops, boat rides, campfires, sandcastle competitions & more
Crape Myrtle Festival
July 28, 2018
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
yearlong fundraising events for HIV/LGBT concerns culminating in a grand gala the last Saturday of July
Hotter Than July Weekend
July 25-30, 2018
Detroit, MI
the Midwest's oldest black same-gender-loving pride celebration
EuroPride 2017
July 23-Aug 7, 2018
Gothenburg & Stockholm
parties, politics, performance & more • there is something for everyone at this massive celebration of gay pride
San Diego Pride Parties
July 21-22, 2018
San Diego, CA
a weekend of hot parties w/ big name DJs, including the Zoo Party at the world-famous San Diego Zoo
Joining Hearts
July 21, 2018
Atlanta, GA
at Piedmont Park Pool • open bar, catered hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, dancing under the stars & a grand finale fireworks spectacular • 100% donated to beneficiaries
Thunder in the Mountains
July 20-22, 2018
Denver, CO
weekend of pansexual leather events & seminars • kinky comedy revue • talent show
Gender Odyssey
July 19-22, 2018
Los Angeles, CA
4 days of panels, workshops & meetings • entertainment & art • focus on transmen, transwomen & families with transgender children & teens • open to all
Girl Splash
July 17-21, 2018
Provincetown, MA
4 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Miami Beach Bruthaz
July 13-15, 2018
Miami, FL
lifestyle event for same-gender-loving men & women • hip hop party • rooftop pool party • fashion show & more!
Korea Queer Cultural Festival
July 13-22, 2018
Seoul, Korea
films, parties, parades & more
Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival
July 12-22, 2018
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles' lesbian/ gay film & video festival in mid-July
Bear Week Provincetown
July 7-15, 2018
Provincetown, MA
come to Provincetown for a relaxing week of parties & events
IMEN Gathering
July 6-15, 2018
near Baltimore, MD
all-inclusive summer camp for gay men • party naked w/ 300 guys for an entire week • theme parties, pool parties & great food • airport transportation to/from BWI
Int'l Association of Country Western Dance Clubs Annual Convention
July 5-8, 2018
Louisville, KY
also semi-annual conventions in March (Seattle, WA) & December (San Francisco, CA)
GCLS Annual Literary Convention
July 4-8, 2018
Las Vegas, NV
The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) annual gathering for the enjoyment, discussion & enhancement of lesbian literature
June 2018
Cologne Pride
June , 2018
Cologne, Germany
film screenings • panel discussions • parties • cultural activities & more
Windy City Black Pride
June , 2018
Chicago, IL
a weekend of parties, seminars & more
San Francisco Dyke March
June 23, 2018
San Francisco, CA
join thousands of dykes of all shapes, colors & sizes for music, marching & more through the streets of the Mission & the Castro
San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade/ Celebration
June 23-24, 2018
San Francisco, CA
Gus Presents Colossus Pride /
June 22-24, 2018
San Francisco, CA
Gus' parties are bigger than ever this weekend • fabulous locations
PDX Black Pride
June 22-24, 2018
Portland, OR
films, workshops, parties & more
Southern HiBearnation
June 18-24, 2018
Melbourne, Australia
a week of furry fun down under, culminating in the Mr Australasia Bear Contest, bringing bears from Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the South Pacific & beyond
Pagan Spirit Gathering
June 17-24, 2018
Earlville, IL
summer solstice celebration • primitive camping • workshops • rituals • advance registration required • at Tall Tree Lake, in southern Illinois
Folsom Street East
June 17, 2018
New York City, NY
New York City's answer to the famous San Francisco fetish street fair
Frameline: San Francisco Int'l LGBT Film Festival
June 14-24, 2018
San Francisco, CA
get your tickets early for a slew of films about us
Queer Women of Color Film Festival
June 8-10, 2018
San Francisco, CA
festival focus: SWANA/AMEMSA queer women of color & transgender/genderqueer people of color
PrideFest
June 8-10, 2018
Milwaukee, WI
celebrate LGBT pride at Henry W Maier Festival Park
Ontario Womyn's Drum Camp
June 7-10, 2018
35 miles N of Kingston, ON, Canada
all levels welcome
National Women's Music Festival
June 5-8, 2018
Middleton, WI
check website for details
Lambda Literary Awards
June 4, 2018
New York City, NY
the Lammies are the Oscars of LGBT writing & publishing
AIDS LifeCycle
June 3-9, 2018
San Francisco to Los Angeles, CA
bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for HIV/AIDS services
Music in the Mountains
June ongoing, 2018
Grass Valley, CA
summer music festival
Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
June 1-9, 2018
Hartford, CT
gay & lesbian film festival at Cinestudio
National Queer Arts Festival
June ongoing, 2018
San Francisco, CA
performances & exhibitions in the San Francisco Bay Area highlighting artists from around the country • year-round events
Gay Days Orlando
June 1-6, 2018
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
May 2018
Women of Color Weekend
May 31-June 3, 2018
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, wine tasting, dance parties & more
Herland Bi-Annual Retreats
May , 2018
Oklahoma City, OK
music, workshops, campfire events & potluck • girls of all ages & boys under 10 welcome • also in October
Girls in Wonderland
May 31-Jun 4, 2018
Orlando, FL
Pandora events presents the biggest women's week celebration on the East Coast with 4,000 women taking over the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort at Disney World for non-stop dance parties, comedy, pool parties, celebrity hosts, awesome girl DJs, live women's music, theme parks and so much more
Women Outdoors National Gathering
May 25-28, 2018
Hancock, NH
camping • hiking • workshops
Spoleto Festival USA
May 25-June 10, 2018
Charleston, SC
one of the continent's premier avant-garde cultural arts festivals • 140+ performances of dance, theater & music from around the world
Sizzle South Beach 2017
May 24-28, 2018
Miami, FL
Miami's original circuit event
International Mr Bootblack Contest
May 24-28, 2018
Chicago, IL
contest takes place during International Mr Leather weekend
International Mr Leather
May 24-28, 2018
Chicago, IL
weekend of leather events, capped by contest Sunday, Black & Blue Ball on Monday
Inside Out: Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival
May 24-Jun 3, 2018
Toronto, ON, Canada
Pensacola Memorial Day Weekend
May 24-28, 2018
Pensacola, FL
many parties on beaches & in bars
Annual Gay Bowling Tournament
May 23-28, 2018
Denver, CO
check site for local tournaments throughout the year
Fairy Tales Int'l LGBT Film Festival
May 19-June 2, 2018
Calgary, AB, Canada
Minnesota AIDS Walk
May 19, 2018
Minneapolis, MN
enjoy a 10K walk from Minnehaha Park & raise money for MN AIDS Project
A Gathering of Priestesses & Goddess Women
May 18-20, 2018
Wisconsin Dells, Southwestern WI
women's spirituality conference • also Hallows Gathering in October
Single Women's Weekend
May 18-20, 2018
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Community Marketing & Insights Conference on LGBT Tourism & Hospitality
May 17, 2018
New York, NY
Every year, CMI brings together leading tourism professionals to learn about the gay and lesbian market from the experts - the people behind the success stories. Perfect for marketing and sales executives of tourism boards, CVBs, DMOs, accommodations, tour operators, events, agencies and meeting planners.
Purple Party
May 11-14, 2018
Dallas, TX
a weekend of dance parties & social events benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas
London Lesbian Film Festival
May 4-6, 2018
London, ON, Canada
women only Fri-Sat, open to all on Sunday
Blatino Oasis
May 4-6, 2018
Palm Springs, CA
join Black, Blatino & Latino men and their friends from around the world for pool parties, dance parties, erotic events, awards ceremonies, white party brunch & more!
Northwest Leather Celebration (NWLC)
May 3-6, 2018
Sacramento, CA
host of the NW regional Master/slave contest
April 2018
Queer Eye Festival
April , 2018
Prague, Czech Republic
alternative music & culture festival
Mr LeatherMan Italy
April 28-May 1, 2018
Rome, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy
White Party
April 27-30, 2018
Palm Springs, CA
spectacular live performances • top-notch talent • cutting-edge lighting & special effects
Philadelphia Black Gay Pride
April 26-30, 2018
Philadelphia, PA
a weekend of social & cultural activities • films, BBQ, spoken word, parties & more
AIDS Walk Miami
April 22, 2018
Miami Beach, FL
5K walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource
International Ms Bootblack Contest
April 19-22, 2018
San Jose, CA
workshops • parties • vending • contest takes place the weekend of International Ms Leather weekend
International Ms Leather Contest
April 19-22, 2018
San Jose, CA
contest • workshops • parties • vending
Cherry Weekend
April 12-15, 2018
Washington, DC
annual weekend event featuring top international DJs • raises funds to support the local HIV service & LGBT community
National LGBT MBA Conference
April 6-9, 2018
Chicago, IL
career fair & discussions of sexual orientation, gender & leadership in the workplace by MBA students & out Fortune 500 company leaders
QFest
April 4-8, 2018
St Louis, MO
uses the art of contemporary gay cinema to spotlight the lives of LGBTQ people and celebrate queer culture
March 2018
Matinee Easter
March 29-April 3, 2018
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Easter 2017 Berlin
March 28-April 3, 2018
Berlin, Germany
annual leather & fetish weekend • German Mr Leather contest
Beach Bear Weekend
March 26-May 2, 2018
Fort Lauderdale, FL
get to the beach for a long weekend of dance parties, cocktails and great food • oh, and bears!
Together We Can
March 23-25, 2018
Troy, MI
annual LGBT substance abuse conference
Saints & Sinners
March 23-25, 2018
New Orleans, LA
LGBT writers & readers from around the country gather for a hot weekend of readings, panels & performance
Rubbout
March 23-25, 2018
Vancouver, BC, Canada
annual party weekend of rubber & fetish for men
London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
March 22-April 1, 2018
London, England
grab your tickets for the largest LGBT film fest in Europe
Winter Music Conference
March 19-23, 2018
Miami, FL
huge annual EDM conference • workshops, seminars, IDMA & of course dance / parties
European Gay Ski Week
March 17-24, 2018
Avoriaz, SWITZ
Europe's biggest gay winter sports & music festival • “the perfect winter holiday, in a welcoming LGBT environment”
Leather Leadership Conference
March 9-11, 2018
Atlanta, GA
join us to develop & strengthen problem-solving & camaraderie in the leather community
Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival
March , 2018
Los Angeles, CA
February 2018
Winter Party Festival
February 28-March 6, 2018
Miami Beach, FL
celebration & fundraiser for the LGBT community
Winter Party for Women
February 28-March 6, 2018
Miami/ South Beach, FL
check the schedule for hot women's events all weekend long
SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend
February 23-25, 2018
Provincetown, MA
get outta the cold and into the heat! hot weekend of leather parties, demos & more
Zinegoak
February 21-28, 2018
Bilbao, Spain
LGBT film & performing arts festival
Sydney Gay Mardi Gras
February 16-Mar 4, 2018
Sydney, Australia
extravagant season of festivities, arts & culture, culminating in the parade & world-famous Mardi Gras party
Mardi Gras Film Festival
February 15-March 1, 2018
Sydney, Australia
Sydney film festival corresponds with massive Mardi Gras event
Shred the Love Breast Cancer: Snowboard & Music Festival
February 4Feb-Apr 8, 2018
many locations, CA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions
Boarding for Breast Cancer Board-a-thon
February , 2018
USA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions at ski resorts around the country • also other events during the year
January 2018
Beef Dip: Int'l Bear Week
January 28-Feb 4, 2018
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
beach parties, pool parties & hot DJs • local tours • booze cruise • bring sunscreen!
Creating Change Conference
January 24-28, 2018
Washington, DC
for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people & allies seeking positive & enduring political & social change
WinterPRIDE: Whistler Gay Ski Week
January 21-28, 2018
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/lesbian ski week • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
La Fiesta de Los Osos
January 19-21, 2018
Tucson, AZ
a winter bear gathering in the warmth of the desert sun
Southwest Leather Conference
January 18-21, 2018
Phoenix, AZ
workshops, vendors & fetish ball • MASTER/slave, Bootblack & Daddy/boy contests
Winter Rendezvous
January 17-21, 2018
Stowe, VT
annual gay ski week • skiing, winter sports & entertainment
Midsumma Festival
January 14-Feb 4, 2018
Melbourne, Australia
arts, culture & community
Sin City Shootout
January 11-14, 2018
Las Vegas, NV
LGBT athletes compete in softball, basketball, wrestling, body building & more
Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Series
January ongoing throughout the year, 2018
Cross-country, USA
5K & 1-mile run/fitness walks in cities around the country to fight breast cancer • call for local city dates • organized by local affiliate offices
December 2017
Colossus New Year's Eve 2018
December 31, 2017
San Francisco, CA
12-hour dance marathon • largest gay New Year's party in San Francisco
Fetish Pride Italy
December 6-10, 2017
Rome, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy
Holly Folly
December 1-3, 2017
Provincetown, MA
lesbian/ gay holiday celebration • fabulous parties • holiday concert • open houses • 1st wknd in December
November 2017
Cheries-Cheris: Paris Gay, Lesbian & Trans Film Festival
November 23-30, 2017
Paris, France
White Party Week
November 22-26, 2017
Miami Beach, FL
6 days of festivities capped by the annual White Party at Vizcaya • benefitting Care Resource
Women's White Party
November 22-26, 2017
Miami, FL
join Pandora Events on the beautiful sun-drenched shores of South Beach for an unforgettable weekend of stylish women's parties, shopping, dinning & more
image+nation: Montreal Int'l LGBT Film Festival
November 18-28, 2017
Montreal, QC, Canada
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 18-20, 2017
San Diego, CA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Mr Int'l Rubber & Rubber Blowout
November 11-13, 2017
Chicago, IL
largest rubber event in US • market, parties
February 2017
Mix: New York Lesbian & Gay / Experimental Film Fest
February 2-5, 2017
New York City, NY
film, videos, installations & media performances • write for info
November 2017
Transgender Film Festival
November 9-12, 2017
San Francisco, CA
films that promote the visibility of transgender & gender variant people
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 4-6, 2017
Dallas, TX
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Santa Clara County Leather Weekend
November 4-6, 2017
San Jose, CA
leather fellowship in the San Jose area
Greater Palm Springs Pride
November 3-5, 2017
Palm Springs, CA
free entertainment, dance parties, lots of people & a parade on Sunday
Mezipatra
November 2-9 & 10=17, 2017
Prague & Brno, Czech Republic
Czech LGBT film festival
December 2017
Community Marketing & Insights Conference on LGBT Tourism & Hospitality
December 10-12, 2017
Las Vegas, NV
Every year, CMI brings together leading tourism professionals to learn about the gay and lesbian market from the experts - the people behind the success stories. Perfect for marketing and sales executives of tourism boards, CVBs, DMOs, accommodations, tour operators, events, agencies and meeting planners.
October 2017
Vinokino LGBT Film Festival
October , 2017
Helsinki, Finland
festival travels to several other cities in Findland
WomynSpirit Festival
October 30-Nov 1, 2017
Orangeville, ON, Canada
celebrate Samhain at this queer-friendly womyn's pagan weekend
Prime Timers World Wide Convention
October 29-Nov 2, 2017
Chicago, IL
bi-annual event for older gay men and the youngsters who admire them
Reel Affirmations: The Nation's LGBT Film Festival
October 27-29, 2017
Washington, DC
lesbian/ gay films
Cineffable: Paris Int'l Lesbian & Feminist Film Festival
October 27-30, 2017
Paris, France
Leather Pride Amsterdam
October 26-30, 2017
Amsterdam, Netherlands
weekend of hot leather events
World Gay Rodeo Finals
October 20-22, 2017
Albuquerque, NM
check w/ local chapters for events throughout the year in your area
Bear Bust
October 19-22, 2017
Orlando, FL
hot bear weekend at Parliament House Resort
Sundance Stompede
October 19-22, 2017
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco's annual country/ western dance weekend
St John's International Women's Film Festival
October 18-22, 2017
St John's, NL, Canada
Hamburg Int'l Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
October 17-22, 2017
Hamburg, Germany
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 7-9, 2017
Atlanta, GA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Fantasia Fair
October 15-22, 2017
Provincetown, MA
a weeklong celebration of gender diversity • workshops, fashion show, cabaret, banquets & more
AIDS Walk LA
October 15, 2017
Los Angeles, CA
annual AIDS fundraiser in West Hollywood
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 14-16, 2017
Philadelphia, PA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
National Coming Out Day
October 11, 2017
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for events in your area or visit www.hrc.com/ncop
Pantheon of Leather
October , 2017
Atlanta, GA
annual leather/ SM/ fetish community service awards & int'l Mr & Ms Olympus Leather
Provincetown Women's Week
October 9-15, 2017
Provincetown, MA
very popular - make your reservations early!
Q Cinema
October 7-9, 2017
Fort Worth, TX
annual celebration of LGBT-themed movies
Black & Blue Festival
October 6-12, 2017
Montreal, QC, Canada
North America's biggest & most innovative dance event & cultural festival
Tampa Bay Int'l Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 6-15, 2017
Tampa Bay, FL
Southwest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 6-15, 2017
Albuquerque, NM
also in Santa Fe, NM
Gay Days Anaheim
October 6-8, 2017
Anaheim, CA
“join 30,000 GLBT mouseketeers as we turn the happiest place in earth into the gayest!”
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October ongoing, 2017
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for fund-raising events in your area to fight breast cancer
Castro Street Fair
October 1, 2017
San Francisco, CA
performance, arts & community groups street fair • co-founded by Harvey Milk
September 2017
Pink Season
September , 2017
Hong Kong, China
2-month festival featuring speakers, plays, dance parties, pageants & more
GaymerX
September 8-Oct 1, 2017
San Jose, CA
gaming & geek lifestyle convention w/ a focus on LGBT culture
Mates Leather Weekend
September 28-Oct 2, 2017
Provincetown, MA
the hottest leather event in New England
Southern Comfort Conference
September 26-29, 2017
Fort Lauderdale, FL
entertainers & leaders from the entire spectrum of the transgender community offering 5 days of learning, networking & fun
Louisville AIDS Walk
September 25, 2017
Louisville, KY
Kentucky's largest HIV/AIDS awareness & fundraising event
REAL BAD
September 24, 2017
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser immediately following the Folsom Street Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Aftershock: Folsom Street Fair
September 24, 2017
San Francisco, CA
DJ Abel keeps the leather crowd going • 4am Sunday morning/ Saturday night, after Magnitude
Folsom Street Fair
September 24, 2017
San Francisco, CA
huge SM/ leather street fair, topping a week of kinky events
Magnitude
September 23, 2017
San Francisco, CA
the official, hottest dance & play party of the Folsom Street Fair
Reeling: Chicago Lesbian & Gay Int'l Film Fest
September 21-28, 2017
Chicago, IL
Fresno Reel Pride
September 20-14, 2017
Fresno, CA
annual lesbian & gay film festival in central California
Out On The Mountain
September 22, 2017
Valencia, CA
gay day at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
September 16-18, 2017
Seattle, WA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Ohio Lesbian Festival
September 15-17, 2017
Kirkersville (E of Columbus), OH
WomenFest
September 14-17, 2017
Key West, FL
live music • film festival • pool parties • comedy show • dance parties • golf tournament
Nat'l Lesbian & Gay Journalists Assoc Convention
September 7-10, 2017
Philadelphia, PA
workshops • keynote speakers • entertainment
Q Film Festival
September 7-10, 2017
Long Beach, CA
showcasing films of interest to the queer community
CMEN West Coast Gathering
September 3-10, 2017
Santa Monica, CA
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also Spring Gathering near Nashville, TN in June
Festival of Babes
September 2-4, 2017
Pacific Northwest, USA
fun, frivolous & flirtatious soccer tournament • Int'l Babes play hard & party harder • rotates btwn Vancouver, Seattle, Portland & San Francisco
Splash Days
September 2-4, 2017
Austin, TX
weekend of music, dance, unity & lake parties in Austin over Labor Day Wknd
International LeatherSIR/ Leatherboy
September 1-4, 2017
Dallas, TX
also Int'l Community BootBlack • check website for regional contest info
August 2017
Indiegrrl Int'l Music Conference
August , 2017
Knoxville, TN
educational, networking & showcasing opportunities for women musicians
Ella International Lesbian Festival
August 31-Sept 7, 2017
Mallorca, Spain
the best lesbian event, meeting place and LGBT vacation for women who love women
BOLDFest
August 31-Sept 4, 2017
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bold Old(er) Lesbians & Dykes meet up for the annual West Coast gathering
Keshet Camp: Jewish Family Camp
August , 2017
Yosemite, CA
a rainbow camp for LGBT families & their friends • sports, music, arts & crafts & more
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend
August 30-Sept 3, 2017
Atlanta, GA
celebrate Black Pride over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta
BC Witchcamp
August 27-Sept2, 2017
near Vancouver, BC, Canada
weeklong Wiccan intensive at Evans Lake
Gender Odyssey
August 24-27, 2017
Seattle, WA
4 days of panels, workshops & meetings • entertainment & art • focus on transmen, transwomen & families with transgender children & teens • open to all
XLSior Int'l Gay Festival
August 23-30, 2017
Mykonos, Greece
5 days of hot events, including the beach party at Elia beach in Mykonos, Greece
‘Camp' Camp
August 20-27, 2017
Porter, ME
summer camp for LGBT adults • sports, pottery, theater, yoga & more
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 19-21, 2017
Minneapolis/ St Paul, MN
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Womyn's Gathering
August 18-20, 2017
Louisa, VA
last wknd in Aug • camping, music & workshops
GNI (Gay Naturist Int'l) Gathering
August 18-27, 2017
Poconos, PA
weeklong gathering of gay nudists • price includes food, beverages, lodging & entertainment • workshops
Southeast Black & Blue
August 14-16, 2017
Atlanta, GA
SE Leather Sir, Leather Boy & Bootblack contests • also Mr SE Rubber contest
Camp Ten Trees
August 13-26, 2017
Western WA
residential summer camp • one week for LGBTQA youth ages 13-17 • one week for kids ages 8-17 of LGBTQA/ non-traditional families
Northalsted Market Days
August 12-13, 2017
Chicago, IL
a good ol' summer block party on Main St of Boys' Town, USA
Deaf Lesbian Festival
August 12-16, 2017
TBD
a celebration & global gathering of culturally identified deaf & lesbian women
Black Pride NYC
August 12-16, 2017
New York City, NY
multicultural LGBT festival w/ a wide array of entertainment, forums, workshops & events
International Deaf Leather
August 11-12, 2017
Fort Lauderdale, FL
weekend of events, including Mr & Ms Deaf Leather Contest
Elderflower Womenspirit Festival
August 10-14, 2017
Mendocino, CA
earth-based spirituality retreat for women and girls • honoring the feminine through the Goddess
Vancouver Queer Film & Video Festival
August 10-20, 2017
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Tropical Heat
August 10-13, 2017
Key West, FL
naked pool party • dungeon & fetish party • 4 days of HOT male events!
Rendezvous 2017
August 9-13, 2017
Medicine Bow Nat'l Forest, WY
5-day camping festival to celebrate LGBT pride
RAD Conference: Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf
August 8-12, 2017
Fort Lauderdale, FL
workshops • conferences • keynote speakers • social events • come celebrate deaf culture & identity
Flickers: Rhode Island Int'l Film Festival
August 8-13, 2017
Providence, RI
don't miss the Gay & Lesbian Film Fest
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 5-7, 2017
Detroit, MI
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
August 4-28, 2017
Edinburgh, Scotland
the largest arts festival in the world • dance, theater, music, comedy, events & more
OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing for Change) Nat'l Gathering
August 3-6, 2017
Tampa, FL
lesbians 60+ gather for workshops, guest speakers & entertainment to promote Old Lesbian pride & fight ageism
Lazy Bear Weekend
August 2-7, 2017
Russian River, CA
no contests, no pageants, no frills-just fur! • FUNdraiser benefits AIDS charities in Northern California & beyond • check web for details
NGLCC Conference
August 1-4, 2017
Las Vegas, NV
anual gathering of Nat'l Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Toronto Leather Pride Week
August 1-8, 2017
Toronto, ON, Canada
hot parties all week • Mr Leather Toronto, Ms Leather Toronto & Bootblack Toronto competitions • Leather Ball on Sat
July 2017
Up Your Alley Fair
July 30, 2017
San Francisco, CA
local SM/ leather street fair held in Dore Alley, South-of-Market • thousands of local kinky men & women attend
Crape Myrtle Festival
July 30, 2017
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
yearlong fundraising events for HIV/LGBT concerns culminating in a grand gala the last Saturday of July
Hotter Than July Weekend
July 25-30, 2017
Detroit, MI
the Midwest's oldest black same-gender-loving pride celebration
Equality Forum
July 25-28, 2017
Philadelphia, PA
largest nat'l & int'l LGBT civil rights summit w/ panels, parties & special events
Camp It Up! LGBT Family Camp
July 23-31, 2017
Quincy, CA
swimming • horseback riding • arts & crafts • music, dance & theater • family spa & salon! • at Feather River Camp • since 1990
EuroPride 2017
July 23-Aug 7, 2017
Amsterdam, NL
parties, politics, performance & more • there is something for everyone at this massive celebration of gay pride
Family Week
July 22-29, 2017
Provincetown, MA
join hundreds of LGBT parents, kids & allies for a week of workshops, boat rides, campfires, sandcastle competitions & more
Thunder in the Mountains
July 21-23, 2017
Denver, CO
weekend of pansexual leather events & seminars • kinky comedy revue • talent show
Girl Splash
July 18-22, 2017
Provincetown, MA
5 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Joining Hearts
July 15, 2017
Atlanta, GA
at Piedmont Park Pool • open bar, catered hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, dancing under the stars & a grand finale fireworks spectacular • 100% donated to beneficiaries
San Diego Pride Parties
July 14-17, 2017
San Diego, CA
a weekend of hot parties w/ big name DJs, including the Zoo Party at the world-famous San Diego Zoo
Miami Beach Bruthaz
July 14-17, 2017
Miami, FL
lifestyle event for same-gender-loving men & women • hip hop party • rooftop pool party • fashion show & more!
Bear Week Provincetown
July 8-16, 2017
Provincetown, MA
come to Provincetown for a relaxing week of parties & events
Ride for AIDS Chicago
July 8-9, 2017
Chicago, IL
2-day bike ride to fight HIV/ AIDS in the Chicagoland area
IMEN Gathering
July 7-16, 2017
near Baltimore, MD
all-inclusive summer camp for gay men • party naked w/ 300 guys for an entire week • theme parties, pool parties & great food • airport transportation to/from BWI
Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival
July 6-16, 2017
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles' lesbian/ gay film & video festival in mid-July
GCLS Annual Literary Convention
July 5-9, 2017
Chicago, IL
The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) annual gathering for the enjoyment, discussion & enhancement of lesbian literature
June 2017
Windy City Black Pride
June , 2017
Chicago, IL
a weekend of parties, seminars & more
Korea Queer Cultural Festival
June , 2017
Seoul, Korea
films, parties, parades & more
Cologne Pride
June , 2017
Cologne, Germany
film screenings • panel discussions • parties • cultural activities & more
San Francisco Dyke March
June 24, 2017
San Francisco, CA
join thousands of dykes of all shapes, colors & sizes for music, marching & more through the streets of the Mission & the Castro
San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade/ Celebration
June 24-25, 2017
San Francisco, CA
REACH Pride T-Dance
June 24, 2017
San Francisco, CA
high energy music & fantastic DJs on Saturday, benefiting the Grass Roots Gay Rights Foundation
Gus Presents Colossus Pride
June 23-25, 2017
San Francisco, CA
Gus' parties are bigger than ever this weekend • fabulous locations
Int'l Gay Square Dance Clubs Convention
June 23-July 6, 2017
Palm Springs, CA
World Pride Madrid
June 26-02 July, 2017
Madrid, Spain
WorldPride Madrid 2017 is the global LGBTIQ Pride festival to be held in the neighbourhood of Chueca and the main streets of Madrid. A great festival to celebrate, discuss and show diversity, culminating in the World Pride Parade, which will be the world's largest Pride parade ever!
Pagan Spirit Gathering
June 18-25, 2017
Earlville, IL
summer solstice celebration • primitive camping • workshops • rituals • advance registration required
Folsom Street East
June 18, 2017
New York City, NY
New York City's answer to the famous San Francisco fetish street fair
Frameline: San Francisco Int'l LGBT Film Festival
June 15-25, 2017
San Francisco, CA
get your tickets early for a slew of films about us
PDX Black Pride
June 12-13, 2017
Portland, OR
films, workshops, parties & more
Southern HiBearnation
June 11-18, 2017
Melbourne, Australia
a week of furry fun down under, culminating in the Mr Australasia Bear Contest, bringing bears from Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the South Pacific & beyond
PrideFest
June 9-11, 2017
Milwaukee, WI
celebrate LGBT pride at Henry W Maier Festival Park
Ontario Womyn's Drum Camp
June 8-11, 2017
35 miles N of Kingston, ON, Canada
all levels welcome
Lambda Literary Awards
June 6, 2017
New York City, NY
the Lammies are the Oscars of LGBT writing & publishing
National Women's Music Festival
June 6-9, 2017
Middleton, WI
check website for details
AIDS LifeCycle
June 4-10, 2017
San Francisco to Los Angeles, CA
bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for HIV/AIDS services
Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
June 2-10, 2017
Hartford, CT
gay & lesbian film festival at Cinestudio
Women of Color Weekend
June 1-4, 2017
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, wine tasting, dance parties & more
National Queer Arts Festival
June ongoing, 2017
San Francisco, CA
performances & exhibitions in the San Francisco Bay Area highlighting artists from around the country • year-round events
Music in the Mountains
June ongoing, 2017
Grass Valley, CA
summer music festival
LGBT Pride
June ongoing, 2017
Cross-country, USA
celebrate yourself & attend one - or many - of the hundreds of Gay Pride parades & festivities happening in cities around the world
Girls in Wonderland
June 1-5, 2017
Orlando, FL
Pandora events presents the biggest women's week celebration on the East Coast with 4,000 women taking over the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort at Disney World for non-stop dance parties, comedy, pool parties, celebrity hosts, awesome girl DJs, live women's music, theme parks and so much more
May 2017
Herland Bi-Annual Retreats
May , 2017
Oklahoma City, OK
music, workshops, campfire events & potluck • girls of all ages & boys under 10 welcome • also in October
Gay Days Orlando
May 30-June 5, 2017
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
IGLFA World Championship
May 28-June 7, 2017
Miami, FL
Int'l Gay & Lesbian Football Association's annual soccer tournament
Spoleto Festival USA
May 26-June 11, 2017
Charleston, SC
one of the continent's premier avant-garde cultural arts festivals • 140+ performances of dance, theater & music from around the world
International Mr Bootblack Contest
May 26-29, 2017
Chicago, IL
contest takes place during International Mr Leather weekend
Women Outdoors National Gathering
May 26-29, 2017
Hancock, NH
camping • hiking • workshops
Pensacola Memorial Day Weekend
May 25-29, 2017
Pensacola, FL
many parties on beaches & in bars
Sizzle South Beach 2017
May 25-29, 2017
Miami, FL
Miami's original circuit event
International Mr Leather
May 25-29, 2017
Chicago, IL
weekend of leather events, capped by contest Sunday, Black & Blue Ball on Monday
Int'l Association of Country Western Dance Clubs Annual Convention
May 25-29, 2017
Columbus, OH
also semi-annual conventions in March (Fort Lauderdale, FL) & October (San Francisco, CA)
Annual Gay Bowling Tournament
May 22-29, 2017
Fort Lauderdale, FL
check site for local tournaments throughout the year
Minnesota AIDS Walk
May 20, 2017
Minneapolis, MN
enjoy a 10K walk from Minnehaha Park & raise money for MN AIDS Project
A Gathering of Priestesses & Goddess Women
May 19-21, 2017
Wisconsin Dells, Southwestern WI
women's spirituality conference • also Hallows Gathering in October
Inside Out: Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival
May 19-28, 2017
Toronto, ON, Canada
Single Women's Weekend
May 19-21, 2017
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Aqua Girl
May 18-21, 2017
Miami Beach, FL
a weekend of hot women's parties in Miami
Womonwrites
May 17-21, 2017
1 hr SE of Atlanta, GA
annual conference of Southeastern lesbian writers • also a fall event (October)
White Party
May 4-7, 2017
Palm Springs, CA
spectacular live performances • top-notch talent • cutting-edge lighting & special effects
Northwest Leather Celebration (NWLC)
May 4-7, 2017
Sacramento, CA
host of the NW regional Master/slave contest
April 2017
Queer Eye Festival
April , 2017
Prague, Czech Republic
alternative music & culture festival
Mr LeatherMan Italy
April 29-May 1, 2017
Rome, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy
Purple Party
April 28-May 1, 2017
Dallas, TX
a weekend of dance parties & social events benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas
London Lesbian Film Festival
April 28-20, 2017
London, ON, Canada
women only Fri-Sat, open to all on Sunday
Philadelphia Black Gay Pride
April 27-30, 2017
Philadelphia, PA
a weekend of social & cultural activities • films, BBQ, spoken word, parties & more
Blatino Oasis
April 27-30, 2017
Palm Springs, CA
join Black, Blatino & Latino men and their friends from around the world for pool parties, dance parties, erotic events, awards ceremonies, white party brunch & more!
QFest
April 23-27, 2017
St Louis, MO
uses the art of contemporary gay cinema to spotlight the lives of LGBTQ people and celebrate queer culture
AIDS Walk Miami
April 23, 2017
Miami Beach, FL
5K walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource
Cherry Weekend
April 20-23, 2017
Washington, DC
annual weekend event featuring top international DJs • raises funds to support the local HIV service & LGBT community
International Ms Leather Contest
April 20-23, 2017
San Jose, CA
contest • workshops • parties • vending
Beach Bear Weekend
April 19-May 3, 2017
Fort Lauderdale, FL
get to the beach for a long weekend of dance parties, cocktails and great food • oh, and bears!
National LGBT MBA Conference
April 14-15, 2017
Chicago, IL
career fair & discussions of sexual orientation, gender & leadership in the workplace by MBA students & out Fortune 500 company leaders
Circuit
April 13-17, 2017
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
International Ms Bootblack Contest
April 13-16, 2017
San Jose, CA
workshops • parties • vending • contest takes place the weekend of International Ms Leather weekend
Girlie Circuit
April 13-17, 2017
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Easter 2017 Berlin
April 12-18, 2017
Berlin, Germany
annual leather & fetish weekend • German Mr Leather contest
Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival
April 4-11, 2017
Palm Springs, CA
a women's jazz festival during Dinah Shore Weekend • presented by Lucy & Gail
March 2017
Rubbout
March 31-April 2, 2017
Vancouver, BC, Canada
annual party weekend of rubber & fetish for men
Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival
March , 2017
Los Angeles, CA
Gulf Coast Sister Camp
March 25-27, 2017
Ovett, MS
a celebration of womyn's land in the South! • 2 1/2 hours from New Orleans, LA • 1 1/2 hours from Mobile, AL • music, crafts, night stage, workshops & more
Saints & Sinners
March 24-26, 2017
New Orleans, LA
LGBT writers & readers from around the country gather for a hot weekend of readings, panels & performance
Winter Music Conference
March 21-24, 2017
Miami, FL
huge annual EDM conference • workshops, seminars, IDMA & of course dance / parties
European Gay Ski Week
March 18-25, 2017
Avoriaz, SWITZ
Europe's biggest gay winter sports & music festival • “the perfect winter holiday, in a welcoming LGBT environment”
Together We Can
March 17-19, 2017
Troy, MI
annual LGBT substance abuse conference
Sugarbear Weekend
March 16-19, 2017
Montreal, QC, Canada
Quebecois bear party with lots of maple syrup
London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
March 16-26, 2017
London, England
grab your tickets for the largest LGBT film fest in Europe
Leather Leadership Conference
March 10-12, 2017
Atlanta, GA
join us to develop & strengthen problem-solving & camaraderie in the leather community
June 2017
WorldPride Madrid
June 23-July 2, 2017
Madrid
The great global LGBTIQ Pride festival to be held in the neighborhood of Chueca and some of the main streets of Madrid. A great festival to celebrate, discuss and show the diversity, whose main event will be the World Pride Parade, which will be the world's largest.
March 2017
Winter Party for Women
March 2-7, 2017
Miami/ South Beach, FL
check the schedule for hot women's events all weekend long
Winter Party Festival
March 1-7, 2017
Miami Beach, FL
celebration & fundraiser for the LGBT community
February 2017
SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend
February 24-27, 2017
Provincetown, MA
get outta the cold and into the heat! hot weekend of leather parties, demos & more
Utah Gay & Lesbian Ski Week
February 23-26, 2017
Park City, UT
ski at Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, Brighton, Snow Basin & The Canyons
May 2017
February 2017
Zinegoak
February 21-28, 2017
Bilbao, Spain
LGBT film & performing arts festival
Camp It Up! LGBT Family Camp Winter Session
February 12-15, 2017
S Lake Tahoe, CA
arts & crafts • music, dance & theater • family spa & salon • since 1990
Sydney Gay Mardi Gras
February 7-Mar 5, 2017
Sydney, Australia
extravagant season of festivities, arts & culture, culminating in the parade & world-famous Mardi Gras party
Shred the Love Breast Cancer: Snowboard & Music Festival
February 4Feb-8April, 2017
many locations, CA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions
Boarding for Breast Cancer Board-a-thon
February , 2017
USA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions at ski resorts around the country • also other events during the year
January 2017
Beef Dip: Int'l Bear Week
January 29-Feb 5, 2017
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
beach parties, pool parties & hot DJs • local tours • booze cruise • bring sunscreen!
Reelout Queer Film & Video Festival
January 25-Feb 5, 2017
Kingston, ON, Canada
celebrating the best of queer independent film & video
WinterPRIDE: Whistler Gay Ski Week
January 22-29, 2017
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/lesbian ski week • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
Southwest Leather Conference
January 19-22, 2017
Phoenix, AZ
workshops, vendors & fetish ball • MASTER/slave, Bootblack & Daddy/boy contests
Creating Change Conference
January 18-22, 2017
Philadelphia, PA
for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people & allies seeking positive & enduring political & social change
Winter Rendezvous
January 18-22, 2017
Stowe, VT
annual gay ski week • skiing, winter sports & entertainment
Midsumma Festival
January 15-Feb 5, 2017
Melbourne, Australia
arts, culture & community
La Fiesta de Los Osos
January 14-16, 2017
Tucson, AZ
a winter bear gathering in the warmth of the desert sun
Silver Threads Celebration
January 12-17, 2017
St Petersburg Beach, FL
4 day celebration for lesbians over 50 & their younger friends
Sin City Shootout
January 12-15, 2017
Las Vegas, NV
LGBT athletes compete in softball, basketball, wrestling, body building & more
Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Series
January ongoing throughout the year, 2017
Cross-country, USA
5K & 1-mile run/fitness walks in cities around the country to fight breast cancer • call for local city dates • organized by local affiliate offices
December 2016
Colossus New Year's Eve 2017
December 31, 2016
San Francisco, CA
12-hour dance marathon • largest gay New Year's party in San Francisco
Mummer's Strut
December 31, 2016
Philadelphia, PA
big New Year's Eve party • followed by New Year's Day Parade
Holly Folly
December 2-4, 2016
Provincetown, MA
lesbian/ gay holiday celebration • fabulous parties • holiday concert • open houses • 1st wknd in December
November 2016
Cheries-Cheris: Paris Gay, Lesbian & Trans Film Festival
November 24-Dec 1, 2016
Paris, France
White Party Week
November 23-27, 2016
Miami Beach, FL
6 days of festivities capped by the annual White Party at Vizcaya • benefitting Care Resource
image+nation: Montreal Int'l LGBT Film Festival
November 19-29, 2016
Montreal, QC, Canada
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 18-20, 2016
San Diego, CA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Mr Int'l Rubber & Rubber Blowout
November 11-13, 2016
Chicago, IL
largest rubber event in US • market, parties
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 4-6, 2016
Dallas, TX
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Santa Clara County Leather Weekend
November 4-6, 2016
San Jose, CA
leather fellowship in the San Jose area
Greater Palm Springs Pride
November 4-6, 2016
Palm Springs, CA
free entertainment, dance parties, lots of people & a parade on Sunday
October 2016
Fantasy Fest
October 21-30, 2016
Key West, FL
10 days of parties, costume contests, street fairs, masquerade balls & parades
World Gay Rodeo Finals
October 21-23, 2016
Las Vegas, NV
check w/ local chapters for events throughout the year in your area
Leather Pride Amsterdam
October 20-25, 2016
Amsterdam, Netherlands
weekend of hot leather events
Bear Bust
October 20-23, 2016
Orlando, FL
hot bear weekend at Parliament House Resort
Hamburg Int'l Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
October 18-23, 2016
Hamburg, Germany
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 7-9, 2016
Atlanta, GA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Fantasia Fair
October 16-23, 2016
Provincetown, MA
a weeklong celebration of gender diversity • workshops, fashion show, cabaret, banquets & more
AIDS Walk LA
October 15, 2016
Los Angeles, CA
annual AIDS fundraiser in West Hollywood
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 14-16, 2016
Philadelphia, PA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Sundance Stompede
October 13-16, 2016
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco's annual country/ western dance weekend
National Coming Out Day
October 11, 2016
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for events in your area or visit www.hrc.com/ncop
Provincetown Women's Week
October 10-16, 2016
Provincetown, MA
very popular - make your reservations early!
Q Cinema
October 8-10, 2016
Fort Worth, TX
annual celebration of LGBT-themed movies
Tampa Bay Int'l Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 7-16, 2016
Tampa Bay, FL
OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing for Change) Nat'l Gathering
October 5-9, 2016
Atlanta, GA
lesbians 60+ gather for workshops, guest speakers & entertainment to promote Old Lesbian pride & fight ageism
Castro Street Fair
October 2, 2016
San Francisco, CA
performance, arts & community groups street fair • co-founded by Harvey Milk
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October ongoing, 2016
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for fund-raising events in your area to fight breast cancer
September 2016
Mates Leather Weekend
September 29-Oct 3, 2016
Provincetown, MA
the hottest leather event in New England
Southern Comfort Conference
September 27-Oct 1, 2016
Fort Lauderdale, FL
entertainers & leaders from the entire spectrum of the transgender community offering 5 days of learning, networking & fun
Aftershock: Folsom Street Fair
September 35, 2016
San Francisco, CA
DJ Abel keeps the leather crowd going • 4am Sunday morning/ Saturday night, after Magnitude
Folsom Street Fair
September 25, 2016
San Francisco, CA
huge SM/ leather street fair, topping a week of kinky events
REAL BAD
September 24, 2016
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser immediately following the Folsom Street Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Magnitude
September 24, 2016
San Francisco, CA
the official, hottest dance & play party of the Folsom Street Fair
Ohio Lesbian Festival
September 16-18, 2016
Kirkersville (E of Columbus), OH
Reeling: Chicago Lesbian & Gay Int'l Film Fest
September 17-24, 2016
Chicago, IL
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
September 16-18, 2016
Seattle, WA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Fresno Reel Pride
September 14-18, 2016
Fresno, CA
annual lesbian & gay film festival in central California
WomenFest
September 13-18, 2016
Key West, FL
live music • film festival • pool parties • comedy show • dance parties • golf tournament
Nat'l Lesbian & Gay Journalists Assoc Convention
September 8-11, 2016
South Beach Miami, FL
workshops • keynote speakers • entertainment
Festival of Babes
September 2-4, 2016
Pacific Northwest, USA
fun, frivolous & flirtatious soccer tournament • Int'l Babes play hard & party harder • rotates btwn Vancouver, Seattle, Portland & San Francisco
Splash Days
September 2-4, 2016
Austin, TX
weekend of music, dance, unity & lake parties in Austin over Labor Day Wknd
August 2016
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend
August 31-Sept 4, 2016
Atlanta, GA
celebrate Black Pride over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta
Keshet Camp: Jewish Family Camp
August , 2016
Yosemite, CA
a rainbow camp for LGBT families & their friends • sports, music, arts & crafts & more
BC Witchcamp
August 28-Sept3, 2016
near Vancouver, BC, Canada
weeklong Wiccan intensive at Evans Lake
‘Camp' Camp
August 21-28, 2016
Porter, ME
summer camp for LGBT adults • sports, pottery, theater, yoga & more
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 19-21, 2016
Minneapolis/ St Paul, MN
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Womyn's Gathering
August 19-21, 2016
Louisa, VA
last wknd in Aug • camping, music & workshops
GNI (Gay Naturist Int'l) Gathering
August 19-28, 2016
Poconos, PA
weeklong gathering of gay nudists • price includes food, beverages, lodging & entertainment • workshops
Camp Ten Trees
August 14-27, 2016
Western WA
residential summer camp • one week for LGBTQA youth ages 13-17 • one week for kids ages 8-17 of LGBTQA/ non-traditional families
Northalsted Market Days
August 13-14, 2016
Chicago, IL
a good ol' summer block party on Main St of Boys' Town, USA
Black Pride NYC
August 12-16, 2016
New York City, NY
multicultural LGBT festival w/ a wide array of entertainment, forums, workshops & events
Vancouver Queer Film & Video Festival
August 11-21, 2016
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Elderflower Womenspirit Festival
August 10-14, 2016
Mendocino, CA
earth-based spirituality retreat for women and girls • honoring the feminine through the Goddess
Rendezvous 2016
August 10-14, 2016
Medicine Bow Nat'l Forest, WY
5-day camping festival to celebrate LGBT pride
Flickers: Rhode Island Int'l Film Festival
August 9-14, 2016
Providence, RI
don't miss the Gay & Lesbian Film Fest
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 5-7, 2016
Detroit, MI
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Gender Odyssey
August 4-7, 2016
Seattle, WA
4 days of panels, workshops & meetings • entertainment & art • focus on transmen, transwomen & families with transgender children & teens • open to all
Lazy Bear Weekend
August 3-8, 2016
Russian River, CA
no contests, no pageants, no frills-just fur! • FUNdraiser benefits AIDS charities in Northern California & beyond • check web for details
Toronto Leather Pride Week
August 2-9, 2016
Toronto, ON, Canada
hot parties all week • Mr Leather Toronto, Ms Leather Toronto & Bootblack Toronto competitions • Leather Ball on Sat
July 2016
Up Your Alley Fair
July 31, 2016
San Francisco, CA
local SM/ leather street fair held in Dore Alley, South-of-Market • thousands of local kinky men & women attend
Crape Myrtle Festival
July 30, 2016
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
yearlong fundraising events for HIV/LGBT concerns culminating in a grand gala the last Saturday of July
Hotter Than July Weekend
July 26-31, 2016
Detroit, MI
the Midwest's oldest black same-gender-loving pride celebration
Equality Forum
July 25-28, 2016
Philadelphia, PA
largest nat'l & int'l LGBT civil rights summit w/ panels, parties & special events
Camp It Up! LGBT Family Camp
July 23-31, 2016
Quincy, CA
swimming • horseback riding • arts & crafts • music, dance & theater • family spa & salon! • at Feather River Camp • since 1990
Family Week
July 23-30, 2016
Provincetown, MA
join hundreds of LGBT parents, kids & allies for a week of workshops, boat rides, campfires, sandcastle competitions & more
EuroPride 2016
July 23-Aug 7, 2016
Amsterdam, NL
parties, politics, performance & more • there is something for everyone at this massive celebration of gay pride
Thunder in the Mountains
July 22-24, 2016
Denver, CO
weekend of pansexual leather events & seminars • kinky comedy revue • talent show
San Diego Pride Parties
July 15-18, 2016
San Diego, CA
a weekend of hot parties w/ big name DJs, including the Zoo Party at the world-famous San Diego Zoo
IMEN Gathering
July 10-17, 2016
near Baltimore, MD
all-inclusive summer camp for gay men • party naked w/ 300 guys for an entire week • theme parties, pool parties & great food • airport transportation to/from BWI
Bear Week Provincetown
July 9-17, 2016
Provincetown, MA
come to Provincetown for a relaxing week of parties & events
Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival
July 7-17, 2016
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles' lesbian/ gay film & video festival in mid-July
International Deaf Leather
July 1, 2016
Dallas, TX
weekend of events, including Mr & Ms Deaf Leather Contest
June 2016
National Women's Music Festival
June 30-July 3, 2016
Middleton, WI
check website for details
Windy City Black Pride
June , 2016
Chicago, IL
a weekend of parties, seminars & more
Juneteenth Jamboree of New Plays
June , 2016
New York City, NY
annual theater festival • new works about the African American experience & its legacy
San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade/ Celebration
June 25-26, 2016
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Dyke March
June 25, 2016
San Francisco, CA
join thousands of dykes of all shapes, colors & sizes for music, marching & more through the streets of the Mission & the Castro
Gus Presents Colossus Pride /
June 24-26, 2016
San Francisco, CA
Gus' parties are bigger than ever this weekend • fabulous locations
Pagan Spirit Gathering
June 19-26, 2016
Earlville, IL
summer solstice celebration • primitive camping • workshops • rituals • advance registration required
Folsom Street East
June 18, 2016
New York City, NY
New York City's answer to the famous San Francisco fetish street fair
Frameline: San Francisco Int'l LGBT Film Festival
June 16-26, 2016
San Francisco, CA
get your tickets early for a slew of films about us
PrideFest
June 10-12, 2016
Milwaukee, WI
celebrate LGBT pride at Henry W Maier Festival Park
Ontario Womyn's Drum Camp
June 9-12, 2016
35 miles N of Kingston, ON, Canada
all levels welcome
Lambda Literary Awards
June 6, 2016
New York City, NY
the Lammies are the Oscars of LGBT writing & publishing
AIDS LifeCycle
June 5-11, 2016
San Francisco to Los Angeles, CA
bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for HIV/AIDS services
Southern HiBearnation
June 4-11, 2016
Melbourne, Australia
a week of furry fun down under, culminating in the Mr Australasia Bear Contest, bringing bears from Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the South Pacific & beyond
Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
June 3-11, 2016
Hartford, CT
gay & lesbian film festival at Cinestudio
National Queer Arts Festival
June ongoing, 2016
San Francisco, CA
performances & exhibitions in the San Francisco Bay Area highlighting artists from around the country • year-round events
Music in the Mountains
June ongoing, 2016
Grass Valley, CA
summer music festival
LGBT Pride
June ongoing, 2016
Cross-country, USA
celebrate yourself & attend one - or many - of the hundreds of Gay Pride parades & festivities happening in cities around the world
May 2016
Herland Bi-Annual Retreats
May , 2016
Oklahoma City, OK
music, workshops, campfire events & potluck • girls of all ages & boys under 10 welcome • also in October
Girls in Wonderland
May 31-June 6, 2016
Orlando, FL
Pandora events presents the biggest women's week celebration on the East Coast with 4,000 women taking over the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort at Disney World for non-stop dance parties, comedy, pool parties, celebrity hosts, awesome girl DJs, live women's music, theme parks and so much more
Gay Days Orlando
May 31-June 6, 2016
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
International Mr Leather
May 27-30, 2016
Chicago, IL
weekend of leather events, capped by contest Sunday, Black & Blue Ball on Monday
International Mr Bootblack Contest
May 27-30, 2016
Chicago, IL
contest takes place during International Mr Leather weekend
Women Outdoors National Gathering
May 27-30, 2016
Hancock, NH
camping • hiking • workshops
Spoleto Festival USA
May 27-June 12, 2016
Charleston, SC
one of the continent's premier avant-garde cultural arts festivals • 140+ performances of dance, theater & music from around the world
Sizzle South Beach 2016
May 26-30, 2016
Miami, FL
Miami's original circuit event
Pensacola Memorial Day Weekend
May 26-30, 2016
Pensacola, FL
many parties on beaches & in bars
Annual Gay Bowling Tournament
May 25-30, 2016
Albuquerque, NM
check site for local tournaments throughout the year
A Gathering of Priestesses & Goddess Women
May 20-22, 2016
Wisconsin Dells, Southwestern WI
women's spirituality conference • also Hallows Gathering in October
Inside Out: Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival
May 20-29, 2016
Toronto, ON, Canada
Russian River Women's Wknd
May 20-22, 2016
Guerneville, CA
this village is packed w/ dykes for a weekend of pool parties, bumpin' night life, comedy, sports, outdoor activities & more • 75 miles north of San Francisco
Aqua Girl
May 11-15, 2016
Miami Beach, FL
a weekend of hot women's parties in Miami
April 2016
Purple Party
April 28-May 2, 2016
Dallas, TX
a weekend of dance parties & social events benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas
Girl Bar Dinah Vegas
April 28-May 1, 2016
Las Vegas, NV
huge gathering of lesbians for mega dance parties, huge pool parties, comedy, national recording artists & yes, some golf watching • 5,000-8,000 attend • see website for ticket info • also www.girlbar.com • dinahshorevip@aol.com
Philadelphia Black Gay Pride
April 28-May 1, 2016
Philadelphia, PA
a weekend of social & cultural activities • films, BBQ, spoken word, parties & more
QFest
April 24-28, 2016
St Louis, MO
uses the art of contemporary gay cinema to spotlight the lives of LGBTQ people and celebrate queer culture
AIDS Walk Miami
April 24, 2016
Miami Beach, FL
5K walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource
Cherry Weekend
April 21-24, 2016
Washington, DC
annual weekend event featuring top international DJs • raises funds to support the local HIV service & LGBT community
National LGBT MBA Conference
April 15-16, 2016
Chicago, IL
career fair & discussions of sexual orientation, gender & leadership in the workplace by MBA students & out Fortune 500 company leaders
London Lesbian Film Festival
April 15-17, 2016
London, ON, Canada
women only Fri-Sat, open to all on Sunday
International Ms Leather Contest
April 14-17, 2016
San Jose, CA
contest • workshops • parties • vending
International Ms Bootblack Contest
April 14-17, 2016
San Jose, CA
workshops • parties • vending • contest takes place the weekend of International Ms Leather weekend
White Party
April 8-11, 2016
Palm Springs, CA
spectacular live performances • top-notch talent • cutting-edge lighting & special effects
Saints & Sinners
April 1-3, 2016
New Orleans, LA
LGBT writers & readers from around the country gather for a hot weekend of readings, panels & performance
March 2016
Rubbout
March 31-April 3, 2016
Vancouver, BC, Canada
annual party weekend of rubber & fetish for men
Easter 2016 Berlin
March 23-29, 2016
Berlin, Germany
annual leather & fetish weekend • German Mr Leather contest
Shred the Love Breast Cancer: Snowboard & Music Festival
March 19-20, 2016
Sugar Bowl, Lake Tahoe, CA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions
The Black Party
March 19, 2016
New York City, NY
also BPX: Black Party Expo • www.blackpartyexpo.com
European Gay Ski Week
March 19-26, 2016
Avoriaz, SWITZ
Europe's biggest gay winter sports & music festival • “the perfect winter holiday, in a welcoming LGBT environment”
Leather Leadership Conference
March 18-20, 2016
Atlanta, GA
join us to develop & strengthen problem-solving & camaraderie in the leather community
London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
March 16-27, 2016
London, England
grab your tickets for the largest LGBT film fest in Europe
Winter Party Festival
March 2-7, 2016
Miami Beach, FL
celebration & fundraiser for the LGBT community
February 2016
Sydney Gay Mardi Gras
February 19-Mar 6, 2016
Sydney, Australia
extravagant season of festivities, arts & culture, culminating in the parade & world-famous Mardi Gras party
Boarding for Breast Cancer Board-a-thon
February , 2016
USA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions at ski resorts around the country • also other events during the year
Hero
February 1-22, 2016
Auckland, New Zealand
2-week LGBT celebration • movies, sports, readings & parties galore
January 2016
Reelout Queer Film & Video Festival
January 29-Feb 6, 2016
Kingston, ON, Canada
celebrating the best of queer independent film & video
Beef Dip: Int'l Bear Week
January 24-31, 2016
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
beach parties, pool parties & hot DJs • local tours • booze cruise • bring sunscreen!
WinterPRIDE: Whistler Gay Ski Week
January 23-31, 2016
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/lesbian ski week • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
Southwest Leather Conference
January 21-24, 2016
Phoenix, AZ
workshops, vendors & fetish ball • MASTER/slave, Bootblack & Daddy/boy contests
Creating Change Conference
January 20-14, 2016
Chicago, IL
for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people & allies seeking positive & enduring political & social change
Winter Rendezvous
January 20-14, 2016
Stowe, VT
annual gay ski week • skiing, winter sports & entertainment
Midsumma Festival
January 17-Feb 7, 2016
Melbourne, Australia
arts, culture & community
La Fiesta de Los Osos
January 14-16, 2016
Tucson, AZ
a winter bear gathering in the warmth of the desert sun
Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Series
January ongoing throughout the year, 2016
Cross-country, USA
5K & 1-mile run/fitness walks in cities around the country to fight breast cancer • call for local city dates • organized by local affiliate offices
December 2015
Metropolis New Year's Eve 2015
December 31, 2015
San Francisco, CA
12-hour dance marathon • largest gay New Year's party in San Francisco
Mummer's Strut
December 31, 2015
Philadelphia, PA
big New Year's Eve party • followed by New Year's Day Parade
GaymerX
December 11-13, 2015
San Jose, CA
gaming & geek lifestyle convention w/ a focus on LGBT culture
Holly Folly
December 4-6, 2015
Provincetown, MA
lesbian/ gay holiday celebration • fabulous parties • holiday concert • open houses • 1st wknd in December
November 2015
White Party Week
November 26-30, 2015
Miami Beach, FL
6 days of festivities capped by the annual White Party at Vizcaya • benefitting Care Resource
Cheries-Cheris: Paris Gay, Lesbian & Trans Film Festival
November 26-Dec 6, 2015
Paris, France
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 20-22, 2015
San Diego, CA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Nia Gathering
November 20-22, 2015
Petaluma, CA
lesbians of African descent gather to reflect on the past & build a postive future
image+nation: Montreal Int'l LGBT Film Festival
November 19-29, 2015
Montreal, QC, Canada
Women's White Party
November 18-29, 2015
Miami, FL
join Pandora Events on the beautiful sun-drenched shores of South Beach for an unforgettable weekend of stylish women's parties, shopping, dinning & more
Mix: New York Lesbian & Gay / Experimental Film Fest
November 10-15, 2015
New York City, NY
film, videos, installations & media performances • write for info
Santa Clara County Leather Weekend
November 6-8, 2015
San Jose, CA
leather fellowship in the San Jose area
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 6-8, 2015
Dallas, TX
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Transgender Spectrum Conference
November 6-7, 2015
St Louis, MO
join transgender activists to help create a unified voice to advance the movement for transgender equality
Mr Int'l Rubber & Rubber Blowout
November 6-8, 2015
Chicago, IL
largest rubber event in US • market, parties
Transgender Film Festival
November 6-8, 2015
San Francisco, CA
films that promote the visibility of transgender & gender variant people
Greater Palm Springs Pride
November 6-8, 2015
Palm Springs, CA
free entertainment, dance parties, lots of people & a parade on Sunday
Mezipatra
November 5-12 & 14-21, 2015
Prague & Brno, Czech Republic
Czech LGBT film festival
October 2015
Russian River Women's Wknd
October , 2015
Guerneville, CA
this village is packed w/ dykes for a weekend of pool parties, bumpin' night life, comedy, sports, outdoor activities & more • 75 miles north of San Francisco
Glasgay!
October , 2015
Glasgow, Scotland
UK's largest lesbian & gay multi-arts festival
WomynSpirit Festival
October 30-Nov 1, 2015
Orangeville, ON, Canada
celebrate Samhain at this queer-friendly womyn's pagan weekend
Cineffable: Paris Int'l Lesbian & Feminist Film Festival
October 29-Nov 1, 2015
Paris, France
Reel Affirmations: The Nation's LGBT Film Festival
October 28-30, 2015
Washington, DC
lesbian/ gay films
Fantasy Fest
October 23-Nov 1, 2015
Key West, FL
10 days of parties, costume contests, street fairs, masquerade balls & parades
Leather Pride Amsterdam
October 22-26, 2015
Amsterdam, Netherlands
weekend of hot leather events
Hamburg Int'l Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
October 20-25, 2015
Hamburg, Germany
St John's International Women's Film Festival
October 20-24, 2015
St John's, NL, Canada
Fantasia Fair
October 18-25, 2015
Provincetown, MA
a weeklong celebration of gender diversity • workshops, fashion show, cabaret, banquets & more
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 16-18, 2015
Atlanta, GA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Bear Bust
October 15-18, 2015
Orlando, FL
hot bear weekend at Parliament House Resort
LA Femme Film Festival
October 15-18, 2015
Beverly Hills, CA
showcasing & celebrating commercially successful films written, directed or produced by women
Sundance Stompede
October 15-18, 2015
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco's annual country/ western dance weekend
Provincetown Women's Week
October 12-18, 2015
Provincetown, MA
very popular - make your reservations early!
Prime Timers World Wide Convention
October 11-14, 2015
Las Vegas, NV
bi-annual event for older gay men and the youngsters who admire them
National Coming Out Day
October 11, 2015
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for events in your area or visit www.hrc.com/ncop
AIDS Walk LA
October 11, 2015
Los Angeles, CA
annual AIDS fundraiser in West Hollywood
Pantheon of Leather
October , 2015
Atlanta, GA
annual leather/ SM/ fetish community service awards & int'l Mr & Ms Olympus Leather
Southwest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 9-18, 2015
Albuquerque, NM
also in Santa Fe, NM
Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival
October 9-11, 2015
Palm Springs, CA
a women's jazz festival during Dinah Shore Weekend • presented by Lucy & Gail
National LGBT MBA Conference
October 8-10, 2015
Chicago, IL
career fair & discussions of sexual orientation, gender & leadership in the workplace by MBA students & out Fortune 500 company leaders
Q Cinema
October 8-11, 2015
Fort Worth, TX
annual celebration of LGBT-themed movies
Sacramento Int'l Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 8-10, 2015
Sacramento, CA
World Gay Rodeo Finals
October 8-11, 2015
Las Vegas, NV
check w/ local chapters for events throughout the year in your area
Black & Blue Festival
October 7-13, 2015
Montreal, QC, Canada
North America's biggest & most innovative dance event & cultural festival
Int'l Ladies Weekend
October 7/12, 2015
San Juan, PR
welcome reception, luau party, concert, dance party and more!
Castro Street Fair
October 4, 2015
San Francisco, CA
performance, arts & community groups street fair • co-founded by Harvey Milk
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 2-4, 2015
Philadelphia, PA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Tampa Bay Int'l Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 2-10, 2015
Tampa Bay, FL
Gay Days Anaheim
October 2-4, 2015
Anaheim, CA
“join 30,000 GLBT mouseketeers as we turn the happiest place in earth into the gayest!”
Mates Leather Weekend
October 1-4, 2015
Provincetown, MA
the hottest leather event in New England
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October ongoing, 2015
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for fund-raising events in your area to fight breast cancer
September 2015
Pink Season
September , 2015
Hong Kong, China
2-month festival featuring speakers, plays, dance parties, pageants & more
Southern Comfort Conference
September 29-Oct 3, 2015
Fort Lauderdale, FL
entertainers & leaders from the entire spectrum of the transgender community offering 5 days of learning, networking & fun
REAL BAD
September 27, 2015
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser immediately following the Folsom Street Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Aftershock: Folsom Street Fair
September 27, 2015
San Francisco, CA
DJ Abel keeps the leather crowd going • 4am Sunday morning/ Saturday night, after Magnitude
Folsom Street Fair
September 27, 2015
San Francisco, CA
huge SM/ leather street fair, topping a week of kinky events
Magnitude
September 26, 2015
San Francisco, CA
the official, hottest dance & play party of the Folsom Street Fair
Braking the Cycle
September 25-27, 2015
Boston, MA to New York City, NY
3-day fully-supported bike ride from Boston to New York • benefiting the HIV/AIDS related services of the LGBT Community Center in NYC
Fabulosa
September 24-27, 2015
Yosemite, CA
women-centered music wknd • healing arts, film & crafts
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
September 18-20, 2015
Seattle, WA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Queer Lisbon
September 18-26, 2015
Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal's only LGBT film festival
Ohio Lesbian Festival
September 18-20, 2015
Kirkersville (E of Columbus), OH
Out On The Mountain
September 18, 2015
Valencia, CA
gay day at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Reeling: Chicago Lesbian & Gay Int'l Film Fest
September 17-24, 2015
Chicago, IL
Fresno Reel Pride
September 17-21, 2015
Fresno, CA
annual lesbian & gay film festival in central California
Shedonism
September 17-21, 2015
Las Vegas, NV
the official Women's Weekend of Las Vegas Pride! • a weekend long celebration of SIN, in none other than SIN CITY! Day parties, nightclub parties, pop stars, singers, dancers, performers, DJ's, comedians, show girls, poker tournaments & a parade (just to name a few)
Q Film Festival
September 10-14, 2015
Long Beach, CA
showcasing films of interest to the queer community
WomenFest
September 10-13, 2015
Key West, FL
live music • film festival • pool parties • comedy show • dance parties • golf tournament
BOLDFest
September 10-13, 2015
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bold Old(er) Lesbians & Dykes meet up for the annual West Coast gathering
Gay Days Las Vegas
September 8-14, 2015
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
Temptation Island Pride Week
September 5-12, 2015
San Pedro, Belize
biggest LGBT gathering in the history of Belize • drag shows, dance parties & much more
International LeatherSIR/ Leatherboy
September 5-7, 2015
Dallas, TX
also Int'l Community BootBlack • check website for regional contest info
Festival of Babes
September 4-7, 2015
Pacific Northwest, USA
fun, frivolous & flirtatious soccer tournament • Int'l Babes play hard & party harder • rotates btwn Vancouver, Seattle, Portland & San Francisco
Splash Days
September 4-7, 2015
Austin, TX
weekend of music, dance, unity & lake parties in Austin over Labor Day Wknd
CMEN West Coast Gathering
September 4-13, 2015
Santa Monica, CA
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also Spring Gathering near Nashville, TN in June
Nat'l Lesbian & Gay Journalists Assoc Convention
September 3-6, 2015
San Francisco, CA
workshops • keynote speakers • entertainment
Ella International Lesbian Festival
September 1-9, 2015
Mallorca, Spain
the best lesbian event, meeting place and LGBT vacation for women who love women
August 2015
Family Week
August , 2015
Provincetown, MA
join hundreds of LGBT parents, kids & allies for a week of workshops, boat rides, campfires, sandcastle competitions & more
RAD Conference: Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf
August , 2015
Montreal, QC, Canada
workshops • conferences • keynote speakers • social events • come celebrate deaf culture & identity
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend
August 31-Sept 8, 2015
Atlanta, GA
celebrate Black Pride over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta
Keshet Camp: Jewish Family Camp
August , 2015
Yosemite, CA
a rainbow camp for LGBT families & their friends • sports, music, arts & crafts & more
BC Witchcamp
August 24-30, 2015
near Vancouver, BC, Canada
weeklong Wiccan intensive at Evans Lake
‘Camp' Camp
August 23-30, 2015
Porter, ME
summer camp for LGBT adults • sports, pottery, theater, yoga & more
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 21-23, 2015
Minneapolis/ St Paul, MN
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Womyn's Gathering
August 21-23, 2015
Louisa, VA
last wknd in Aug • camping, music & workshops
GNI (Gay Naturist Int'l) Gathering
August 21-30, 2015
Poconos, PA
weeklong gathering of gay nudists • price includes food, beverages, lodging & entertainment • workshops
Gender Odyssey
August 20-23, 2015
Seattle, WA
4 days of panels, workshops & meetings • entertainment & art • focus on transmen, transwomen & families with transgender children & teens • open to all
Women in the Woods
August 20-23, 2015
Portland, OR
rustic cabins • natural hot springs • all meals included
XLSior Int'l Gay Festival
August 19-23, 2015
Mykonos, Greece
5 days of hot events, including the beach party at Elia beach in Mykonos, Greece
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 7-9, 2015
Detroit, MI
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Camp Ten Trees
August 16-29, 2015
Western WA
residential summer camp • one week for LGBTQA youth ages 13-17 • one week for kids ages 8-17 of LGBTQA/ non-traditional families
Southeast Black & Blue
August 14-16, 2015
Atlanta, GA
SE Leather Sir, Leather Boy & Bootblack contests • also Mr SE Rubber contest
Vancouver Queer Film & Video Festival
August 13-23, 2015
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Black Pride NYC
August 13-17, 2015
New York City, NY
multicultural LGBT festival w/ a wide array of entertainment, forums, workshops & events
Tropical Heat
August 13-16, 2015
Key West, FL
naked pool party • dungeon & fetish party • 4 days of HOT male events!
Elderflower Womenspirit Festival
August 12-16, 2015
Mendocino, CA
earth-based spirituality retreat for women and girls • honoring the feminine through the Goddess
Deaf Lesbian Festival
August 12-16, 2015
Glasgow, Scotland
a celebration & global gathering of culturally identified deaf & lesbian women
NGLCC Conference
August 11-14, 2015
Fort Lauderdale, FL
anual gathering of Nat'l Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
IGLFA World Championship
August 9-15, 2015
Madison, WI
Int'l Gay & Lesbian Football Association's annual soccer tournament
Northalsted Market Days
August 8-9, 2015
Chicago, IL
a good ol' summer block party on Main St of Boys' Town, USA
FIBO - Atlantic City /
August 7-9, 2015
Atlantic City, NJ
3-day beach event for the LGBT community & friends • all are invited to attend & enjoy, regardless of race, gender or orientation
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
August 7-31, 2015
Edinburgh, Scotland
the largest arts festival in the world • dance, theater, music, comedy, events & more
Circuit
August 5-16, 2015
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Girlie Circuit
August 5-16, 2015
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Michigan Womyn's Music Festival
August 4-9, 2015
near Hart, MI
theater, music & dance performances • workshops, film festival & craft fair • ASL interpreting & differently-abled resources • child care • camping
Rendezvous 2015
August 5-9, 2015
Medicine Bow Nat'l Forest, WY
5-day camping festival to celebrate LGBT pride
Flickers: Rhode Island Int'l Film Festival
August 4-9, 2015
Providence, RI
don't miss the Gay & Lesbian Film Fest
Toronto Leather Pride Week
August 3-9, 2015
Toronto, ON, Canada
hot parties all week • Mr Leather Toronto, Ms Leather Toronto & Bootblack Toronto competitions • Leather Ball on Sat
July 2015
EuroPride 2015
July , 2015
Riga, Latvia
parties, politics, performance & more • there is something for everyone at this massive celebration of gay pride
October 2015
July 2015
Lazy Bear Weekend
July 29-Aug 3, 2015
Russian River, CA
no contests, no pageants, no frills-just fur! • FUNdraiser benefits AIDS charities in Northern California & beyond • check web for details
Thunder in the Mountains
July 26-28, 2015
Denver, CO
weekend of pansexual leather events & seminars • kinky comedy revue • talent show
Up Your Alley Fair
July 26, 2015
San Francisco, CA
local SM/ leather street fair held in Dore Alley, South-of-Market • thousands of local kinky men & women attend
Camp It Up! LGBT Family Camp
July 25-Aug 2, 2015
Quincy, CA
swimming • horseback riding • arts & crafts • music, dance & theater • family spa & salon! • at Feather River Camp • since 1990
Crape Myrtle Festival
July 25, 2015
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
yearlong fundraising events for HIV/LGBT concerns culminating in a grand gala the last Saturday of July
Mobile Bleather Weekend
July 24-25, 2015
Mobile, AL
3-day party with bear/ levi/ leather guys from the Gulf Coast & beyond
GCLS Annual Literary Convention
July 22-26, 2015
Portland, OR
The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) annual gathering for the enjoyment, discussion & enhancement of lesbian literature
Girl Splash
July 21-26, 2015
Provincetown, MA
4 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Hotter Than July Weekend
July 21-26, 2015
Detroit, MI
the Midwest's oldest black same-gender-loving pride celebration
Joining Hearts
July 18, 2015
Atlanta, GA
at Piedmont Park Pool • open bar, catered hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, dancing under the stars & a grand finale fireworks spectacular • 100% donated to beneficiaries
San Diego Pride Parties
July 17-20, 2015
San Diego, CA
a weekend of hot parties w/ big name DJs, including the Zoo Party at the world-famous San Diego Zoo
Miami Beach Bruthaz
July 16-20, 2015
Miami, FL
lifestyle event for same-gender-loving men & women • hip hop party • rooftop pool party • fashion show & more!
Charlotte Black Gay Pride
July 16-19, 2015
Charlotte, NC
art & performances, community forums, dance parties & more
IMEN Gathering
July 12-19, 2015
near Baltimore, MD
all-inclusive summer camp for gay men • party naked w/ 300 guys for an entire week • theme parties, pool parties & great food • airport transportation to/from BWI
Bear Week Provincetown
July 11-19, 2015
Provincetown, MA
come to Provincetown for a relaxing week of parties & events
Ride for AIDS Chicago
July 11-12, 2015
Chicago, IL
2-day bike ride to fight HIV/ AIDS in the Chicagoland area
Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival
July 9-19, 2015
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles' lesbian/ gay film & video festival in mid-July
National Women's Music Festival
July 2-5, 2015
Middleton, WI
check website for details
Int'l Association of Country Western Dance Clubs Annual Convention
July 2-5, 2015
Montreal, QC, Canada
also semi-annual conventions in March (Fort Lauderdale, FL) & October (San Francisco, CA)
50th Anniversary of LGBT Civil Rights Movement
July 2-5, 2015
Philadelphia, PA
largest nat'l & int'l LGBT civil rights summit w/ panels, parties & special events
June 2015
Lambda Literary Awards
June , 2015
New York City, NY
the Lammies are the Oscars of LGBT writing & publishing
Windy City Black Pride
June , 2015
Chicago, IL
a weekend of parties, seminars & more
Korea Queer Cultural Festival
June , 2015
Seoul, Korea
films, parties, parades & more
Juneteenth Jamboree of New Plays
June , 2015
New York City, NY
annual theater festival • new works about the African American experience & its legacy
Howl Festival
June , 2015
New York City, NY
a cabaret from the underworld • outdoor murals • hip hop howl • all in Tompkins Square Park
Cologne Pride
June , 2015
Cologne, Germany
film screenings • panel discussions • parties • cultural activities & more
REACH Pride T-Dance
June 28, 2015
San Francisco, CA
high energy music & fantastic DJs
San Francisco Dyke March
June 27, 2015
San Francisco, CA
join thousands of dykes of all shapes, colors & sizes for music, marching & more through the streets of the Mission & the Castro
San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade/ Celebration
June 27-28, 2015
San Francisco, CA
Folsom Street East
June 21, 2015
New York City, NY
New York City's answer to the famous San Francisco fetish street fair
Frameline: San Francisco Int'l LGBT Film Festival
June 18-28, 2015
San Francisco, CA
get your tickets early for a slew of films about us
Pagan Spirit Gathering
June 14-21, 2015
Earlville, IL
summer solstice celebration • primitive camping • workshops • rituals • advance registration required
Unofficial Gay Day at Cedar Point
June 14, 2015
Sandusky, OH
wear red to show your support on the unofficial Gay Day at this popular amusement park
PDX Black Pride
June 13-14, 2015
Portland, OR
films, workshops, parties & more
Queer Women of Color Film Festival
June 12-14, 2015
San Francisco, CA
festival focus: SWANA/AMEMSA queer women of color & transgender/genderqueer people of color
Silver Threads North
June 11-14, 2015
Provincetown, MA
4 day celebration for lesbians over 50 & their younger friends
Ontario Womyn's Drum Camp
June 11-14, 2015
35 miles N of Kingston, ON, Canada
all levels welcome
Southern HiBearnation
June 7-14, 2015
Melbourne, Australia
a week of furry fun down under, culminating in the Mr Australasia Bear Contest, bringing bears from Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the South Pacific & beyond
TLVFest: The Tel Aviv LGBT Film Festival
June 6-15, 2015
Tel Aviv, Israel
films will also show in Jerusalem & Haifa
Desire: Leather Women Unleashed
June 5-8, 2015
Palm Springs, CA
weekend retreat for leather- & kinky women
PrideFest
June 5-7, 2015
Milwaukee, WI
celebrate LGBT pride at Henry W Maier Festival Park
Girls in Wonderland
June 3-8, 2015
Orlando, FL
Pandora events presents the biggest women's week celebration on the East Coast with 4,000 women taking over the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort at Disney World for non-stop dance parties, comedy, pool parties, celebrity hosts, awesome girl DJs, live women's music, theme parks and so much more
Gay Days Orlando
June 2-8, 2015
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
National Queer Arts Festival
June ongoing, 2015
San Francisco, CA
performances & exhibitions in the San Francisco Bay Area highlighting artists from around the country • year-round events
Music in the Mountains
June ongoing, 2015
Grass Valley, CA
summer music festival
LGBT Pride
June ongoing, 2015
Cross-country, USA
celebrate yourself & attend one - or many - of the hundreds of Gay Pride parades & festivities happening in cities around the world
May 2015
Mr LeatherMan Italy
May , 2015
Rome, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy
Women Outdoors National Gathering
May , 2015
Hancock, NH
camping • hiking • workshops
Herland Bi-Annual Retreats
May , 2015
Oklahoma City, OK
music, workshops, campfire events & potluck • girls of all ages & boys under 10 welcome • also in October
CMEN Spring Gathering
May 31-June 7, 2015
Whispering Oaks, TN
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also West Coast Gathering in August
AIDS LifeCycle
May 31-June 6, 2015
San Francisco to Los Angeles, CA
bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for HIV/AIDS services
Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
May , 2015
Hartford, CT
gay & lesbian film festival at Cinestudio
Out Takes LGBT Film Festival
May 28-June 7, 2015
Wellington, New Zealand
week-long festival in Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch
July 2015
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the LGBT Civil Rights Movement
July 2-5, 2015
Philadelphia, PA
IN 2015 WE PROUDLY COMMEMORATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY of the first organized civil rights demonstrations, the Gay Pioneers who staged them and the half century of progress we’ve made toward full LGBT equality. A celebration from July 2–5 is highlighted by the 50th Anniversary Ceremony on the Fourth of July with a who’s who of LGBT icons and allies, speakers, choruses and entertainment in front of Independence Hall—the place where it all began
May 2015
International Mr Leather
May 22-25, 2015
Chicago, IL
weekend of leather events, capped by contest Sunday, Black & Blue Ball on Monday
International Mr Bootblack Contest
May 22-25, 2015
Chicago, IL
contest takes place during International Mr Leather weekend
Inside Out: Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival
May 21-31, 2015
Toronto, ON, Canada
Int'l Ladies Weekend
May 21-26, 2015
Cancun, Mexico
welcome reception, luau party, concert, dance party and more!
Spoleto Festival USA
May 22-June 7, 2015
Charleston, SC
one of the continent's premier avant-garde cultural arts festivals • 140+ performances of dance, theater & music from around the world
Sizzle South Beach 2015
May 21-25, 2015
Miami, FL
Miami's original circuit event
Pensacola Memorial Day Weekend
May 21-25, 2015
Pensacola, FL
many parties on beaches & in bars
Annual Gay Bowling Tournament
May 19-25, 2015
Tucson, AZ
check site for local tournaments throughout the year
Minnesota AIDS Walk
May 17, 2015
Minneapolis, MN
enjoy a 10K walk from Minnehaha Park & raise money for MN AIDS Project
A Gathering of Priestesses & Goddess Women
May 15-17, 2015
Wisconsin Dells, Southwestern WI
women's spirituality conference • also Hallows Gathering in October
Single Women's Weekend
May 15-17, 2015
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Womonwrites
May 13-17, 2015
1 hr SE of Atlanta, GA
annual conference of Southeastern lesbian writers • also a fall event (October)
Aqua Girl
May 13-17, 2015
Miami Beach, FL
a weekend of hot women's parties in Miami
Purple Party
May 8-11, 2015
Dallas, TX
a weekend of dance parties & social events benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas
Beach Bear Weekend
May 6-11, 2015
Fort Lauderdale, FL
get to the beach for a long weekend of dance parties, cocktails and great food • oh, and bears!
June 2015
Women of Color Weekend
June 4-7, 2015
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, wine tasting, dance parties & more
May 2015
Down & Derby
May 2, 2015
Louisville, KY
official LGBT event of the Kentucky Derby
Northwest Leather Celebration (NWLC)
May 1-3, 2015
San Jose, CA
host of the NW regional Master/slave contest
Blatino Oasis
May 1-3, 2015
Palm Springs, CA
join Black, Blatino & Latino men and their friends from around the world for pool parties, dance parties, erotic events, awards ceremonies, white party brunch & more!
April 2015
Queer Eye Festival
April , 2015
Prague, Czech Republic
alternative music & culture festival
Queensday
April 30, 2015
Amsterdam, Netherlands
huge street festival to celebrate what was originally the birthday of the Queen Mother
AIDS Walk Miami
April 26, 2015
Miami Beach, FL
5K walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource
White Party
April 24-27, 2015
Palm Springs, CA
spectacular live performances • top-notch talent • cutting-edge lighting & special effects
London Lesbian Film Festival
April 24-26, 2015
London, ON, Canada
women only Fri-Sat, open to all on Sunday
Girl Bar Dinah Vegas
April 23-26, 2015
Las Vegas, NV
huge gathering of lesbians for mega dance parties, huge pool parties, comedy, national recording artists & yes, some golf watching • 5,000-8,000 attend • see website for ticket info • also www.girlbar.com • dinahshorevip@aol.com
Philadelphia Black Gay Pride
April 22-26, 2015
Philadelphia, PA
a weekend of social & cultural activities • films, BBQ, spoken word, parties & more
Cherry Weekend
April 16-19, 2015
Washington, DC
annual weekend event featuring top international DJs • raises funds to support the local HIV service & LGBT community
International Ms Leather Contest
April 9-12, 2015
San Jose, CA
contest • workshops • parties • vending
International Ms Bootblack Contest
April 9-12, 2015
San Jose, CA
workshops • parties • vending • contest takes place the weekend of International Ms Leather weekend
Rubbout
April 2-5, 2015
Vancouver, BC, Canada
annual party weekend of rubber & fetish for men
Easter 2015 Berlin
April 1-7, 2015
Berlin, Germany
annual leather & fetish weekend • German Mr Leather contest
March 2015
Snowball
March , 2015
North Lake Tahoe, CA
North Lake Tahoe gay snow weekend!
Chicago Takes Off
March , 2015
Chicago, IL
burlesque show to fight HIV/AIDS in the Chicagoland area
Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival
March , 2015
Los Angeles, CA
Sugarbear Weekend
March 26-29, 2015
Montreal, QC, Canada
Quebecois bear party with lots of maple syrup
Winter Music Conference
March 24-28, 2015
Miami, FL
huge annual EDM conference • workshops, seminars, IDMA & of course dance / parties
The Black Party
March 21, 2015
New York City, NY
also BPX: Black Party Expo • www.blackpartyexpo.com
European Gay Ski Week
March 21-28, 2015
Alpe d'Huez, France
Europe's biggest gay winter sports & music festival • “the perfect winter holiday, in a welcoming LGBT environment”
Together We Can
March 20-22, 2015
Detroit, MI
annual LGBT substance abuse conference
London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
March 19-29, 2015
London, England
grab your tickets for the largest LGBT film fest in Europe
Winter Party Festival
March 4-9, 2015
Miami Beach, FL
celebration & fundraiser for the LGBT community
Winter Party for Women
March 4-9, 2015
Miami/ South Beach, FL
check the schedule for hot women's events all weekend long
Lake Tahoe WinterFest Gay & Lesbian Ski Week
March 1-8, 2015
Lake Tahoe, NV
world-class skiing • gay comedy • Lake Tahoe dinner/dance cruise
February 2015
Fetish Pride Italy
February 20-March 1, 2015
Rome, Italy
hot weekend of fetish parties, exhibitions, film festival & more
SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend
February 20-22, 2015
Provincetown, MA
get outta the cold and into the heat! hot weekend of leather parties, demos & more
Sydney Gay Mardi Gras
February 20-Mar 8, 2015
Sydney, Australia
extravagant season of festivities, arts & culture, culminating in the parade & world-famous Mardi Gras party
Mardi Gras Film Festival
February 19-March 5, 2015
Sydney, Australia
Sydney film festival corresponds with massive Mardi Gras event
OutBoard
February 17-22, 2015
Steamboat Springs, CO
annual lesbian/ gay snowboarding festival
Camp It Up! LGBT Family Camp Winter Session
February 13-16, 2015
S Lake Tahoe, CA
arts & crafts • music, dance & theater • family spa & salon • since 1990
Creating Change Conference
February 4-8, 2015
Denver, CO
for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people & allies seeking positive & enduring political & social change
January 2015
Reelout Queer Film & Video Festival
January 30-Feb 7, 2015
Kingston, ON, Canada
celebrating the best of queer independent film & video
Zinegoak
January 26-Feb 2, 2015
Bilbao, Spain
LGBT film & performing arts festival
Beef Dip: Int'l Bear Week
January 25-Feb 1, 2015
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
beach parties, pool parties & hot DJs • local tours • booze cruise • bring sunscreen!
WinterPRIDE: Whistler Gay Ski Week
January 24-31, 2015
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/lesbian ski week • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
Winter Rendezvous
January 21-25, 2015
Stowe, VT
annual gay ski week • skiing, winter sports & entertainment
Midsumma Festival
January 18-Feb 8, 2015
Melbourne, Australia
arts, culture & community
Southwest Leather Conference
January 15-18, 2015
Phoenix, AZ
workshops, vendors & fetish ball • MASTER/slave, Bootblack & Daddy/boy contests
Silver Threads Celebration
January 15-19, 2015
St Petersburg Beach, FL
4 day celebration for lesbians over 50 & their younger friends
Sin City Shootout
January 15-19, 2015
Las Vegas, NV
LGBT athletes compete in softball, basketball, wrestling, body building & more
Boarding for Breast Cancer Board-a-thon
January , 2015
USA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions at ski resorts around the country • also other events during the year
Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Series
January ongoing throughout the year, 2015
Cross-country, USA
5K & 1-mile run/fitness walks in cities around the country to fight breast cancer • call for local city dates • organized by local affiliate offices
December 2014
Metropolis New Year's Eve 2014
December 31, 2014
San Francisco, CA
12-hour dance marathon • largest gay New Year's party in San Francisco
Mummer's Strut
December 31, 2014
Philadelphia, PA
big New Year's Eve party • followed by New Year's Day Parade
Utah Gay & Lesbian Ski Week
December 15-18, 2014
Salt Lake City, UT
ski at Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, Brighton, Snow Basin & The Canyons
Holly Folly
December 5-7, 2014
Provincetown, MA
lesbian/ gay holiday celebration • fabulous parties • holiday concert • open houses • 1st wknd in December
November 2014
Cheries-Cheris: Paris Gay, Lesbian & Trans Film Festival
November 25-Dec 2, 2014
Paris, France
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 21-23, 2014
San Diego, CA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Transgender Spectrum Conference
November 21-22, 2014
St Louis, MO
join transgender activists to help create a unified voice to advance the movement for transgender equality
Nia Gathering
November 21-23, 2014
Petaluma, CA
lesbians of African descent gather to reflect on the past & build a postive future
image+nation: Montreal Int'l LGBT Film Festival
November 20-30, 2014
Montreal, QC, Canada
White Party Week
November 26-30, 2014
Miami Beach, FL
6 days of festivities capped by the annual White Party at Vizcaya • benefitting Care Resource
Women's White Party
November 26-30, 2014
Miami, FL
join Pandora Events on the beautiful sun-drenched shores of South Beach for an unforgettable weekend of stylish women's parties, shopping, dinning & more
Mix: New York Lesbian & Gay / Experimental Film Fest
November 11-16, 2014
New York City, NY
film, videos, installations & media performances • write for info
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 7-9, 2014
Dallas, TX
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Santa Clara County Leather Weekend
November 7-9, 2014
San Jose, CA
leather fellowship in the San Jose area
Transgender Film Festival
November 7-9, 2014
San Francisco, CA
films that promote the visibility of transgender & gender variant people
Mr Int'l Rubber & Rubber Blowout
November 7-9, 2014
Chicago, IL
largest rubber event in US • market, parties
Mezipatra
November 6-13 & 15-22, 2014
Prague & Brno, Czech Republic
Czech LGBT film festival
September 2014
Reeling: Chicago Lesbian & Gay Int'l Film Fest
September 18-25, 2014
Chicago, IL
November 2014
Greater Palm Springs Pride
November 1-2, 2014
Palm Springs, CA
free entertainment, dance parties, lots of people & a parade on Sunday
October 2014
Reel Affirmations: The Nation's LGBT Film Festival
October , 2014
Washington, DC
lesbian/ gay films
Cineffable: Paris Int'l Lesbian & Feminist Film Festival
October 30-Nov 2, 2014
Paris, France
WomynSpirit Festival
October 24-26, 2014
Orangeville, ON, Canada
celebrate Samhain at this queer-friendly womyn's pagan weekend
Leather Pride Amsterdam
October 21-26, 2014
Amsterdam, Netherlands
weekend of hot leather events
Glasgay!
October 20-Nov 15, 2014
Glasgow, Scotland
UK's largest lesbian & gay multi-arts festival
Fantasia Fair
October 19-28, 2014
Provincetown, MA
a weeklong celebration of gender diversity • workshops, fashion show, cabaret, banquets & more
AIDS Walk LA
October 19, 2014
Los Angeles, CA
annual AIDS fundraiser in West Hollywood
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 17-19, 2014
Atlanta, GA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Fantasy Fest
October 17-26, 2014
Key West, FL
10 days of parties, costume contests, street fairs, masquerade balls & parades
Bear Bust
October 16-19, 2014
Orlando, FL
hot bear weekend at Parliament House Resort
LA Femme Film Festival
October 16-19, 2014
Beverly Hills, CA
showcasing & celebrating commercially successful films written, directed or produced by women
World Gay Rodeo Finals
October 16-19, 2014
Fort Worth, TX
check w/ local chapters for events throughout the year in your area
Sundance Stompede
October 16-19, 2014
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco's annual country/ western dance weekend
Hamburg Int'l Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
October 14-19, 2014
Hamburg, Germany
St John's International Women's Film Festival
October 14-18, 2014
St John's, NL, Canada
Provincetown Women's Week
October 13-19, 2014
Provincetown, MA
very popular - make your reservations early!
Peach Atlanta
October 11, 2014
Atlanta, GA
Pandora Events & Curve Personals present The Women's events of Atlanta Pride • join over 2,000 women for the sexiest party of the year w/ superstar DJs, go-go girls galore & Real L Word host as they party the night away & celebrate in Southern style
National Coming Out Day
October 11, 2014
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for events in your area or visit www.hrc.com/ncop
Pantheon of Leather
October , 2014
Atlanta, GA
annual leather/ SM/ fetish community service awards & int'l Mr & Ms Olympus Leather
Southwest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 10-19, 2014
Albuquerque, NM
also in Santa Fe, NM
Q Cinema
October 9-12, 2014
Fort Worth, TX
annual celebration of LGBT-themed movies
Sacramento Int'l Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 9-11, 2014
Sacramento, CA
Black & Blue Festival
October 8-14, 2014
Montreal, QC, Canada
North America's biggest & most innovative dance event & cultural festival
Castro Street Fair
October 5, 2014
San Francisco, CA
performance, arts & community groups street fair • co-founded by Harvey Milk
Tampa Bay Int'l Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 3-11, 2014
Tampa Bay, FL
Gay Days Anaheim
October 3-5, 2014
Anaheim, CA
“join 30,000 GLBT mouseketeers as we turn the happiest place in earth into the gayest!”
National LGBT MBA Conference
October 2-4, 2014
San Francisco, CA
career fair & discussions of sexual orientation, gender & leadership in the workplace by MBA students & out Fortune 500 company leaders
Mates Leather Weekend
October 2-5, 2014
Provincetown, MA
the hottest leather event in New England
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October ongoing, 2014
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for fund-raising events in your area to fight breast cancer
September 2014
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
September , 2014
Boston, MA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Queer Lisbon
September , 2014
Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal's only LGBT film festival
Fresno Reel Pride
September , 2014
Fresno, CA
annual lesbian & gay film festival in central California
Shedonism
September , 2014
Las Vegas, NV
the official Women's Weekend of Las Vegas Pride! • a weekend long celebration of SIN, in none other than SIN CITY! Day parties, nightclub parties, pop stars, singers, dancers, performers, DJ's, comedians, show girls, poker tournaments & a parade (just to name a few)
Pink Season
September , 2014
Hong Kong, China
2-month festival featuring speakers, plays, dance parties, pageants & more
Out On The Mountain
September , 2014
Valencia, CA
gay day at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Get Wet Weekend
September , 2014
Cura, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean
discover the Caribbean Dutch Paradise of Cura
Braking the Cycle
September , 2014
Boston, MA to New York City, NY
3-day fully-supported bike ride from Boston to New York • benefiting the HIV/AIDS related services of the LGBT Community Center in NYC
REAL BAD
September 21, 2014
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser immediately following the Folsom Street Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Folsom Street Fair
September 21, 2014
San Francisco, CA
huge SM/ leather street fair, topping a week of kinky events
Out in the Park
September 21, 2014
Springfield, MA
unofficial gay day at Six Flags New England • wear red to show your support
Magnitude
September 20, 2014
San Francisco, CA
the official, hottest dance & play party of the Folsom Street Fair
Aftershock: Folsom Street Fair
September 20, 2014
San Francisco, CA
DJ Abel keeps the leather crowd going • 4am Sunday morning/ Saturday night, after Magnitude
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
September 19-21, 2014
Seattle, WA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Ohio Lesbian Festival
September 19-21, 2014
Kirkersville (E of Columbus), OH
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
September 12-14, 2014
Philadelphia, PA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Q Film Festival
September 12-14, 2014
Long Beach, CA
showcasing films of interest to the queer community
WomenFest
September 4-7, 2014
Key West, FL
live music • film festival • pool parties • comedy show • dance parties • golf tournament
BOLDFest
September 4-7, 2014
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bold Old(er) Lesbians & Dykes meet up for the annual West Coast gathering
Gay Days Las Vegas
September 2-8, 2014
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
Southern Comfort Conference
September 1-7, 2014
Atlanta, GA
entertainers & leaders from the entire spectrum of the transgender community offering 5 days of learning, networking & fun
August 2014
Family Week
August , 2014
Provincetown, MA
join hundreds of LGBT parents, kids & allies for a week of workshops, boat rides, campfires, sandcastle competitions & more
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August , 2014
Cleveland, OH
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Elderflower Womenspirit Festival
August , 2014
Mendocino, CA
earth-based spirituality retreat for women and girls • honoring the feminine through the Goddess
BC Witchcamp
August , 2014
near Vancouver, BC, Canada
weeklong Wiccan intensive at Evans Lake
Nat'l Lesbian & Gay Journalists Assoc Convention
August , 2014
USA
workshops • keynote speakers • entertainment
Lazy Bear Weekend
August , 2014
Russian River, CA
no contests, no pageants, no frills-just fur! • FUNdraiser benefits AIDS charities in Northern California & beyond • check web for details
Northalsted Market Days
August , 2014
Chicago, IL
a good ol' summer block party on Main St of Boys' Town, USA
Inferno Dominican Republic
August , 2014
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
the premier Labor Day pride celebration • deluxe, all-inclusive accommodations
GNI (Gay Naturist Int'l) Gathering
August , 2014
Poconos, PA
weeklong gathering of gay nudists • price includes food, beverages, lodging & entertainment • workshops
Blackout: Oakland Black & Brown Pride
August , 2014
Oakland, CA
celebrate w/ a weekend of conferences, awards ceremonies & parties
Black Pride NYC
August , 2014
New York City, NY
multicultural LGBT festival w/ a wide array of entertainment, forums, workshops & events
Keshet Camp: Jewish Family Camp
August , 2014
Yosemite, CA
a rainbow camp for LGBT families & their friends • sports, music, arts & crafts & more
Festival of Babes
August 29-31, 2014
Pacific Northwest, USA
fun, frivolous & flirtatious soccer tournament • Int'l Babes play hard & party harder • rotates btwn Vancouver, Seattle, Portland & San Francisco
Splash Days
August 29-Sept 1, 2014
Austin, TX
weekend of music, dance, unity & lake parties in Austin over Labor Day Wknd
International LeatherSIR/ Leatherboy
August 28-Sept 1, 2014
Dallas, TX
also Int'l Community BootBlack • check website for regional contest info
CMEN West Coast Gathering
August 27-Sept 9, 2014
Malibu, CA
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also Spring Gathering near Nashville, TN in June
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend
August 27-Sept 1, 2014
Atlanta, GA
celebrate Black Pride over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta
‘Camp' Camp
August 24-31, 2014
Porter, ME
summer camp for LGBT adults • sports, pottery, theater, yoga & more
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 22-24, 2014
Minneapolis/ St Paul, MN
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Women in the Woods
August 21-24, 2014
Portland, OR
rustic cabins • natural hot springs • all meals included
XLSior Int'l Gay Festival
August 20-24, 2014
Mykonos, Greece
5 days of hot events, including the beach party at Elia beach in Mykonos, Greece
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 15, 2014
Detroit, MI
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Womyn's Gathering
August 15-17, 2014
Louisa, VA
last wknd in Aug • camping, music & workshops
Gender Odyssey
August 14-17, 2014
Seattle, WA
4 days of panels, workshops & meetings • entertainment & art • focus on transmen, transwomen & families with transgender children & teens • open to all
Tropical Heat
August 14-17, 2014
Key West, FL
naked pool party • dungeon & fetish party • 4 days of HOT male events!
Girlie Circuit
August 12-17, 2014
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Camp Ten Trees
August 11-24, 2014
Western WA
residential summer camp • one week for LGBTQA youth ages 13-17 • one week for kids ages 8-17 of LGBTQA/ non-traditional families
Rocky Mountain Olympus Leather
August 9-11, 2014
Salt Lake City, UT
leather competition • participants from Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho & Montana
Gay Games 2014
August 9-16, 2014
Cleveland, OH
8 days of sports, cultural events, arts & ceremonies
Southeast Black & Blue
August 8-10, 2014
Atlanta, GA
SE Leather Sir, Leather Boy & Bootblack contests • also Mr SE Rubber contest
Fire Island Black Out (FIBO)
August 8-10, 2014
Fire Island, NY
3-day beach event for the LGBT community & friends • all are invited to attend & enjoy, regardless of race, gender or orientation
Circuit
August 6-17, 2014
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Rendezvous 2014
August 6-9, 2014
Medicine Bow Nat'l Forest, WY
5-day camping festival to celebrate LGBT pride
Flickers: Rhode Island Int'l Film Festival
August 5-10, 2014
Providence, RI
don't miss the Gay & Lesbian Film Fest
Michigan Womyn's Music Festival
August 5-10, 2014
near Hart, MI
theater, music & dance performances • workshops, film festival & craft fair • ASL interpreting & differently-abled resources • child care • camping
Toronto Leather Pride Week
August 3-10, 2014
Toronto, ON, Canada
hot parties all week • Mr Leather Toronto, Ms Leather Toronto & Bootblack Toronto competitions • Leather Ball on Sat
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
August 1-25, 2014
Edinburgh, Scotland
the largest arts festival in the world • dance, theater, music, comedy, events & more
July 2014
Summer Camp
July , 2014
Provincetown, MA
celebrate the week of the 4th at the longest running circuit celebration in New England
San Diego Pride Parties
July , 2014
San Diego, CA
a weekend of hot parties w/ big name DJs, including the Zoo Party at the world-famous San Diego Zoo
NGLCC Conference
July , 2014
USA
anual gathering of Nat'l Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
TransCampOUT
July , 2014
Walton, WV
presentations • games • auctions • outdoor dungeon • swimming • trans-oriented • everyone welcome regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity
Fabulosa
July , 2014
Sonoma, CA
women-centered music wknd • healing arts, film & crafts
Triangle Black Pride
July , 2014
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
celebrate & honor the diversity of the African American LGBTQ community in the Triangle
Miami Beach Bruthaz
July , 2014
Miami, FL
lifestyle event for same-gender-loving men & women • hip hop party • rooftop pool party • fashion show & more!
Hotter Than July Weekend
July , 2014
Detroit, MI
the Midwest's oldest black same-gender-loving pride celebration
Gaylaxicon
July , 2014
Boston, MA
LGBT science fiction, fantasy, horror & gaming convention
EuroPride 2014
July , 2014
Oslo, Norway
parties, politics, performance & more • there is something for everyone at this massive celebration of gay pride
Charlotte Black Gay Pride
July , 2014
Charlotte, NC
art & performances, community forums, dance parties & more
Gay Games 2014
July , 2014
USA
8 days of sports, cultural events, arts & ceremonies
Camp Ten Oaks
July 27-Aug 2, 2014
Ottawa, ON, Canada
summer camp for LGBTQ kids & kids from LGBTQ families • ages 8-17 • also Project Acorn leadership retreat for ages 16-24
Up Your Alley Fair
July 27, 2014
San Francisco, CA
local SM/ leather street fair held in Dore Alley, South-of-Market • thousands of local kinky men & women attend
Camp It Up! LGBT Family Camp
July 26-Aug 3, 2014
Quincy, CA
swimming • horseback riding • arts & crafts • music, dance & theater • family spa & salon! • at Feather River Camp • since 1990
Crape Myrtle Festival
July 26, 2014
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
yearlong fundraising events for HIV/LGBT concerns culminating in a grand gala the last Saturday of July
Mobile Bleather Weekend
July 25-27, 2014
Mobile, AL
3-day party with bear/ levi/ leather guys from the Gulf Coast & beyond
International Deaf Leather
July 25-27, 2014
Providence, RI
weekend of events, including Mr & Ms Deaf Leather Contest
OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing for Change) Nat'l Gathering
July 23-27, 2014
Oakland, CA
lesbians 60+ gather for workshops, guest speakers & entertainment to promote Old Lesbian pride & fight ageism
Girl Splash
July 22-26, 2014
Provincetown, MA
4 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Joining Hearts
July 14, 2014
Atlanta, GA
at Piedmont Park Pool • open bar, catered hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, dancing under the stars & a grand finale fireworks spectacular • 100% donated to beneficiaries
IMEN Gathering
July 13-20, 2014
near Baltimore, MD
all-inclusive summer camp for gay men • party naked w/ 300 guys for an entire week • theme parties, pool parties & great food • airport transportation to/from BWI
Bear Week Provincetown
July 12-20, 2014
Provincetown, MA
come to Provincetown for a relaxing week of parties & events
Ride for AIDS Chicago
July 12-13, 2014
Chicago, IL
2-day bike ride to fight HIV/ AIDS in the Chicagoland area
Thunder in the Mountains
July 11-13, 2014
Denver, CO
weekend of pansexual leather events & seminars • kinky comedy revue • talent show
GaymerCon
July 11-13, 2014
San Francisco, CA
gaming & geek lifestyle convention w/ a focus on LGBT culture
Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival
July 10-20, 2014
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles' lesbian/ gay film & video festival in mid-July
GCLS Annual Literary Convention
July 9-13, 2014
Portland, OR
The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) annual gathering for the enjoyment, discussion & enhancement of lesbian literature
At the Beach/ LA Black Pride Weekend
July 2-6, 2014
Los Angeles, CA
celebrate a weekend of diversity & LGBT-QS/SGL pride at the beach & across Los Angeles
June 2014
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
June , 2014
San Francisco, CA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Lambda Literary Awards
June , 2014
New York City, NY
the Lammies are the Oscars of LGBT writing & publishing
Folsom Street East
June , 2014
New York City, NY
New York City's answer to the famous San Francisco fetish street fair
Desire: Leather Women Unleashed
June , 2014
Palm Springs, CA
weekend retreat for leather- & kinky women
Bear Arabia Trip
June , 2014
Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria
visit Lebanon, Jordan & Syria with the bears of Arabia • also in Sept or Oct
Windy City Black Pride
June , 2014
Chicago, IL
a weekend of parties, seminars & more
Paris Circuit Party
June , 2014
Paris, France
gay culture festival • film • performance • political discussions • dance parties & more
Korea Queer Cultural Festival
June , 2014
Seoul, Korea
films, parties, parades & more
IGLFA World Championship
June , 2014
Worldwide
Int'l Gay & Lesbian Football Association's annual soccer tournament
Idapalooza Fruit Jam
June , 2014
Dowelltown, TN
queer music festival in backwoods TN • camping • vegetarian feasts
Howl Festival
June , 2014
New York City, NY
a cabaret from the underworld • outdoor murals • hip hop howl • all in Tompkins Square Park
Juneteenth Jamboree of New Plays
June , 2014
New York City, NY
annual theater festival • new works about the African American experience & its legacy
REACH Pride T-Dance
June 29, 2014
San Francisco, CA
high energy music & fantastic DJs
San Francisco Dyke March
June 28, 2014
San Francisco, CA
join thousands of dykes of all shapes, colors & sizes for music, marching & more through the streets of the Mission & the Castro
San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade/ Celebration
June 28-29, 2014
San Francisco, CA
National Women's Music Festival
June 26-29, 2014
Middleton, WI
check website for details
Cologne Pride
June 21-July 6, 2014
Cologne, Germany
film screenings • panel discussions • parties • cultural activities & more
Frameline: San Francisco Int'l LGBT Film Festival
June 19-29, 2014
San Francisco, CA
get your tickets early for a slew of films about us
Pagan Spirit Gathering
June 15-22, 2014
Earlville, IL
summer solstice celebration • primitive camping • workshops • rituals • advance registration required
Unofficial Gay Day at Cedar Point
June 15, 2014
Sandusky, OH
wear red to show your support on the unofficial Gay Day at this popular amusement park
Queer Women of Color Film Festival
June 13-15, 2014
San Francisco, CA
festival focus: SWANA/AMEMSA queer women of color & transgender/genderqueer people of color
Southern HiBearnation
June 8-15, 2014
Melbourne, Australia
a week of furry fun down under, culminating in the Mr Australasia Bear Contest, bringing bears from Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the South Pacific & beyond
TLVFest: The Tel Aviv LGBT Film Festival
June 7-14, 2014
Tel Aviv, Israel
films will also show in Jerusalem & Haifa
PrideFest
June 6-8, 2014
Milwaukee, WI
celebrate LGBT pride at Henry W Maier Festival Park
Ontario Womyn's Drum Camp
June 5-8, 2014
35 miles N of Kingston, ON, Canada
all levels welcome
Girls in Wonderland
June 5-8, 2014
Orlando, FL
Pandora events presents the biggest women's week celebration on the East Coast with 4,000 women taking over the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort at Disney World for non-stop dance parties, comedy, pool parties, celebrity hosts, awesome girl DJs, live women's music, theme parks and so much more
Deaf Lesbian Festival
June 4-8, 2014
Phoenix, AZ
a celebration & global gathering of culturally identified deaf & lesbian women
Gay Days Orlando
June 3-9, 2014
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
National Queer Arts Festival
June ongoing, 2014
San Francisco, CA
performances & exhibitions in the San Francisco Bay Area highlighting artists from around the country • year-round events
Music in the Mountains
June ongoing, 2014
Grass Valley, CA
summer music festival
LGBT Pride
June ongoing, 2014
Cross-country, USA
celebrate yourself & attend one - or many - of the hundreds of Gay Pride parades & festivities happening in cities around the world
CMEN Spring Gathering
June 1-8, 2014
Whispering Oaks, TN
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also West Coast Gathering in August
AIDS LifeCycle
June 1-7, 2014
San Francisco to Los Angeles, CA
bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for HIV/AIDS services
May 2014
Women's Fun Weekend
May , 2014
County Cork, Ireland
entertainment, sports, dance parties & more!
Russian River Women's Wknd
May , 2014
Guerneville, CA
this village is packed w/ dykes for a weekend of pool parties, bumpin' night life, comedy, sports, outdoor activities & more • 75 miles north of San Francisco
Herland Bi-Annual Retreats
May , 2014
Oklahoma City, OK
music, workshops, campfire events & potluck • girls of all ages & boys under 10 welcome • also in October
Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
May 30-June 7, 2014
Hartford, CT
gay & lesbian film festival at Cinestudio
Out Takes LGBT Film Festival
May 29-June 11, 2014
Wellington, New Zealand
week-long festival in Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch
Silver Threads North
May 29-June 1, 2014
Rehoboth Beach, DE
4 day celebration for lesbians over 50 & their younger friends
International Mr Leather
May 23-26, 2014
Chicago, IL
weekend of leather events, capped by contest Sunday, Black & Blue Ball on Monday
International Mr Bootblack Contest
May 23-26, 2014
Chicago, IL
contest takes place during International Mr Leather weekend
Women Outdoors National Gathering
May 23-26, 2014
Hancock, NH
camping • hiking • workshops
Spoleto Festival USA
May 23-June 8, 2014
Charleston, SC
one of the continent's premier avant-garde cultural arts festivals • 140+ performances of dance, theater & music from around the world
Sizzle South Beach 2014
May 22-27, 2014
Miami, FL
Miami's original circuit event
Inside Out: Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival
May 22-June 1, 2014
Toronto, ON, Canada
Int'l Ladies Weekend
May 22-27, 2014
Cancun, Mexico
welcome reception, luau party, concert, dance party and more!
Pensacola Memorial Day Weekend
May 22-26, 2014
Pensacola, FL
many parties on beaches & in bars
Int'l Association of Country Western Dance Clubs Annual Convention
May 22-25, 2014
Denver, CO
also semi-annual conventions in March (Fort Lauderdale, FL) & October (San Francisco, CA)
Womonwrites
May 21-25, 2014
1 hr SE of Atlanta, GA
annual conference of Southeastern lesbian writers • also a fall event (October)
Minnesota AIDS Walk
May 18, 2014
Minneapolis, MN
enjoy a 10K walk from Minnehaha Park & raise money for MN AIDS Project
A Gathering of Priestesses & Goddess Women
May 16-18, 2014
Wisconsin Dells, Southwestern WI
women's spirituality conference • also Hallows Gathering in October
Northwest Leather Celebration (NWLC)
May 16-18, 2014
San Jose, CA
host of the NW regional Master/slave contest
Single Women's Weekend
May 16-18, 2014
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Saints & Sinners
May 15-18, 2014
New Orleans, LA
LGBT writers & readers from around the country gather for a hot weekend of readings, panels & performance
Aqua Girl
May 14-18, 2014
Miami Beach, FL
a weekend of hot women's parties in Miami
Annual Gay Bowling Tournament
May 12-14, 2014
Tucson, AZ
check site for local tournaments throughout the year
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
May 11, 2014
Chicago, IL
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Purple Party
May 9-12, 2014
Dallas, TX
a weekend of dance parties & social events benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas
Beach Bear Weekend
May 7-12, 2014
Fort Lauderdale, FL
get to the beach for a long weekend of dance parties, cocktails and great food • oh, and bears!
June 2014
Women of Color Weekend
June 4-7, 2014
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, wine tasting, dance parties & more
May 2014
Down & Derby
May 3, 2014
Louisville, KY
official LGBT event of the Kentucky Derby
Mr LeatherMan Italy
May 2-3, 2014
Rome, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy
Blatino Oasis
May 2-4, 2014
Palm Springs, CA
join Black, Blatino & Latino men and their friends from around the world for pool parties, dance parties, erotic events, awards ceremonies, white party brunch & more!
Equality Forum
May 1-4, 2014
Philadelphia, PA
largest nat'l & int'l LGBT civil rights summit w/ panels, parties & special events
April 2014
Out in Africa
April , 2014
Cape Town, South Africa
the only film festival of its kind on the African continent • three 10-day festivals throughout the year • also August & October • also in Johannesburg
Queer Eye Festival
April , 2014
Prague, Czech Republic
alternative music & culture festival
Queensday
April 30, 2014
Amsterdam, Netherlands
huge street festival to celebrate what was originally the birthday of the Queen Mother
White Party
April 25-28, 2014
Palm Springs, CA
spectacular live performances • top-notch talent • cutting-edge lighting & special effects
London Lesbian Film Festival
April 25-27, 2014
London, ON, Canada
women only Fri-Sat, open to all on Sunday
International Ms Leather Contest
April 24-27, 2014
San Jose, CA
contest • workshops • parties • vending
International Ms Bootblack Contest
April 24-27, 2014
San Jose, CA
workshops • parties • vending • contest takes place the weekend of International Ms Leather weekend
Girl Bar Dinah Vegas
April 24-27, 2014
Las Vegas, NV
huge gathering of lesbians for mega dance parties, huge pool parties, comedy, national recording artists & yes, some golf watching • 5,000-8,000 attend • see website for ticket info • also www.girlbar.com • dinahshorevip@aol.com
Philadelphia Black Gay Pride
April 20-27, 2014
Philadelphia, PA
a weekend of social & cultural activities • films, BBQ, spoken word, parties & more
Easter 2014 Berlin
April 16-22, 2014
Berlin, Germany
annual leather & fetish weekend • German Mr Leather contest
AIDS Walk Miami
April 27, 2014
Miami Beach, FL
5K walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource
Leather Leadership Conference
April 11-13, 2014
Philadelphia, PA
join us to develop & strengthen problem-solving & camaraderie in the leather community
Rubbout
April 4-6, 2014
Vancouver, BC, Canada
annual party weekend of rubber & fetish for men
Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival
April 3-6, 2014
Palm Springs, CA
a women's jazz festival during Dinah Shore Weekend • presented by Lucy & Gail
March 2014
Outfest Fusion LGBT People of Color Film Festival
March , 2014
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago Takes Off
March , 2014
Chicago, IL
burlesque show to fight HIV/AIDS in the Chicagoland area
Kraft Nabisco Golf Championship
March , 2014
Palm Springs, CA
previously known as the Dinah Shore Golf Championship
Sugarbear Weekend
March 27-30, 2014
Montreal, QC, Canada
Quebecois bear party with lots of maple syrup
OutBoard
March 25-30, 2014
Steamboat Springs, CO
annual lesbian/ gay snowboarding festival
The Black Party
March 22, 2014
New York City, NY
also BPX: Black Party Expo • www.blackpartyexpo.com
European Gay Ski Week
March 22-29, 2014
Alpe d'Huez, France
Europe's biggest gay winter sports & music festival • “the perfect winter holiday, in a welcoming LGBT environment”
Together We Can
March 21-23, 2014
Detroit, MI
annual LGBT substance abuse conference
Winter Music Conference
March 21-30, 2014
Miami, FL
huge annual EDM conference • workshops, seminars, IDMA & of course dance / parties
London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
March 20-30, 2014
London, England
grab your tickets for the largest LGBT film fest in Europe
Snowball
March 7-9, 2014
North Lake Tahoe, CA
North Lake Tahoe gay snow weekend!
Winter Party Festival
March 5-10, 2014
Miami Beach, FL
celebration & fundraiser for the LGBT community
Winter Party for Women
March 5-10, 2014
Miami/ South Beach, FL
check the schedule for hot women's events all weekend long
Lake Tahoe WinterFest Gay & Lesbian Ski Week
March 2-9, 2014
Lake Tahoe, NV
world-class skiing • gay comedy • Lake Tahoe dinner/dance cruise
February 2014
West Coast Rubber Weekend
February , 2014
Palm Springs, CA
hot weekend dedicated to rubber, spandex, dive gear, BDSM
Fetish Pride Italy
February 26-March 2, 2014
Rome, Italy
hot weekend of fetish parties, exhibitions, film festival & more
SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend
February 21-23, 2014
Provincetown, MA
get outta the cold and into the heat! hot weekend of leather parties, demos & more
Camp It Up! LGBT Family Camp Winter Session
February 14-17, 2014
Quincy, CA
swimming • horseback riding • arts & crafts • music, dance & theater • family spa & salon! • at Feather River Camp • since 1990
Mardi Gras Film Festival
February 13-23, 2014
Sydney, Australia
Sydney film festival corresponds with massive Mardi Gras event
Sydney Gay Mardi Gras
February 7-March 2, 2014
Sydney, Australia
extravagant season of festivities, arts & culture, culminating in the parade & world-famous Mardi Gras party
January 2014
Reelout Queer Film & Video Festival
January 30-Feb 8, 2014
Kingston, ON, Canada
celebrating the best of queer independent film & video
Creating Change Conference
January 29-Feb 2, 2014
Houston, TX
for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people & allies seeking positive & enduring political & social change
Beef Dip: Int'l Bear Week
January 26-Feb 2, 2014
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
beach parties, pool parties & hot DJs • local tours • booze cruise • bring sunscreen!
WinterPRIDE: Whistler Gay Ski Week
January 26-Feb 2, 2014
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/lesbian ski week • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
Southwest Leather Conference
January 23-25, 2014
Phoenix, AZ
workshops, vendors & fetish ball • MASTER/slave, Bootblack & Daddy/boy contests
Winter Rendezvous
January 22-26, 2014
Stowe, VT
annual gay ski week • skiing, winter sports & entertainment
Zinegoak
January 20-26, 2014
Bilbao, Spain
LGBT film & performing arts festival
La Fiesta de Los Osos
January 16-20, 2014
Tucson, AZ
a winter bear gathering in the warmth of the desert sun
Silver Threads Celebration
January 16-20, 2014
St Petersburg Beach, FL
4 day celebration for lesbians over 50 & their younger friends
Sin City Shootout
January 16-21, 2014
Las Vegas, NV
LGBT athletes compete in softball, basketball, wrestling, body building & more
Midsumma Festival
January 12-Feb 2, 2014
Melbourne, Australia
arts, culture & community
Boarding for Breast Cancer Board-a-thon
January , 2014
USA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions at ski resorts around the country • also other events during the year
Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Series
January ongoing throughout the year, 2014
Cross-country, USA
5K & 1-mile run/fitness walks in cities around the country to fight breast cancer • call for local city dates • organized by local affiliate offices
December 2013
Metropolis New Year's Eve 2013
December 31, 2013
San Francisco, CA
12-hour dance marathon • largest gay New Year's party in San Francisco
Holly Folly
December , 2013
Provincetown, MA
lesbian/ gay holiday celebration • fabulous parties • holiday concert • open houses • 1st wknd in December
Mummer's Strut
December 31, 2013
Philadelphia, PA
big New Year's Eve party • followed by New Year's Day Parade
Utah Gay & Lesbian Ski Week
December 16-19, 2013
Salt Lake City, UT
ski at Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, Brighton, Snow Basin & The Canyons
IAGLBC Annual Bridge Tournament
December 11-15, 2013
Palm Springs, CA
Int'l Association of Gay & Lesbian Bridge Clubs
November 2013
Mix: New York Lesbian & Gay / Experimental Film Fest
November , 2013
New York City, NY
film, videos, installations & media performances • write for info
Transgender Leadership Summit
November , 2013
USA
join transgender activists to help create a unified voice to advance the movement for transgender equality
Mezipatra
November , 2013
Prague & Brno, Czech Republic
Czech LGBT film festival
Transgender Film Festival
November , 2013
San Francisco, CA
films that promote the visibility of transgender & gender variant people
Women's White Party
November 27-Dec 1, 2013
Miami, FL
join Pandora Events on the beautiful sun-drenched shores of South Beach for an unforgettable weekend of stylish women's parties, shopping, dinning & more
White Party Week
November 27-Dec 1, 2013
Miami Beach, FL
6 days of festivities capped by the annual White Party at Vizcaya • benefitting Care Resource
Nia Gathering
November 22-24, 2013
Petaluma, CA
lesbians of African descent gather to reflect on the past & build a postive future
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 15-17, 2013
San Diego, CA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 8-10, 2013
Phoenix Valley, AZ
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Greater Palm Springs Pride
November 2-3, 2013
Palm Springs, CA
free entertainment, dance parties, lots of people & a parade on Sunday
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 1-3, 2013
Dallas, TX
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Santa Clara County Leather Weekend
November 1-3, 2013
San Jose, CA
leather fellowship in the San Jose area
Mr Int'l Rubber & Rubber Blowout
November 1-3, 2013
Chicago, IL
largest rubber event in US • market, parties
October 2013
National LGBT MBA Conference
October , 2013
USA
career fair & discussions of sexual orientation, gender & leadership in the workplace by MBA students & out Fortune 500 company leaders
Leather Pride Amsterdam
October , 2013
Amsterdam, Netherlands
weekend of hot leather events
St John's International Women's Film Festival
October , 2013
St John's, NL, Canada
Reel Affirmations: The Nation's LGBT Film Festival
October , 2013
Washington, DC
lesbian/ gay films
LA Femme Film Festival
October , 2013
Beverly Hills, CA
showcasing & celebrating commercially successful films written, directed or produced by women
image+nation: Montreal Int'l LGBT Film Festival
October , 2013
Montreal, QC, Canada
Cineffable: Paris Int'l Lesbian & Feminist Film Festival
October , 2013
Paris, France
WomynSpirit Festival
October , 2013
Orangeville, ON, Canada
celebrate Samhain at this queer-friendly womyn's pagan weekend
World Gay Rodeo Finals
October , 2013
USA
check w/ local chapters for events throughout the year in your area
Gaylaxicon
October , 2013
Minneapolis, MN
LGBT science fiction, fantasy, horror & gaming convention
Sundance Stompede
October 31-Nov 3, 2013
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco's annual country/ western dance weekend
Cheries-Cheris: Paris Gay, Lesbian & Trans Film Festival
October , 2013
Paris, France
Glasgay!
October , 2013
Glasgow, Scotland
UK's largest lesbian & gay multi-arts festival
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 25-27, 2013
Tampa Bay, FL
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Fantasia Fair
October 20-27, 2013
Provincetown, MA
a weeklong celebration of gender diversity • workshops, fashion show, cabaret, banquets & more
AIDS Walk LA
October 20, 2013
Los Angeles, CA
annual AIDS fundraiser in West Hollywood
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 18-20, 2013
Atlanta, GA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Bear Bust
October 18-20, 2013
Orlando, FL
hot bear weekend at Parliament House Resort
Fantasy Fest
October 18-27, 2013
Key West, FL
10 days of parties, costume contests, street fairs, masquerade balls & parades
Provincetown Women's Week
October 14-20, 2013
Provincetown, MA
very popular - make your reservations early!
Peach Atlanta
October 11-13, 2013
Atlanta, GA
Pandora Events & Curve Personals present The Women's events of Atlanta Pride • join over 2,000 women for the sexiest party of the year w/ superstar DJs, go-go girls galore & Real L Word host as they party the night away & celebrate in Southern style
National Coming Out Day
October 11, 2013
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for events in your area or visit www.hrc.org/campaigns/coming-out-center
Q Cinema
October 10-13, 2013
Fort Worth, TX
annual celebration of LGBT-themed movies
Sacramento Int'l Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 10-12, 2013
Sacramento, CA
Black & Blue Festival
October 9-15, 2013
Montreal, QC, Canada
North America's biggest & most innovative dance event & cultural festival
Castro Street Fair
October 6, 2013
San Francisco, CA
performance, arts & community groups street fair • co-founded by Harvey Milk
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 4-6, 2013
Philadelphia, PA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Gay Days Anaheim
October 4-6, 2013
Anaheim, CA
“join 30,000 GLBT mouseketeers as we turn the happiest place in earth into the gayest!”
Mates Leather Weekend
October 3-6, 2013
Provincetown, MA
four days/nights of events, including Fetish Party, Uniforms & Cigars, and First Mate Contest
Prime Timers World Wide Convention
October 3-6, 2013
Columbus, OH
bi-annual event for older gay men and the youngsters who admire them
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 11-13, 2013
Washington, DC
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October ongoing, 2013
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for fund-raising events in your area to fight breast cancer
September 2013
Southern Comfort Conference
September , 2013
Atlanta, GA
entertainers & leaders from the entire spectrum of the transgender community offering 5 days of learning, networking & fun
Burning Bear Weekend
September , 2013
Winnemucca, NV
hot weekend of dinners, dances & more • proceeds benefit local charity
Southwest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
September , 2013
Albuquerque, NM
also in Santa Fe, NM
Fresno Reel Pride
September , 2013
Fresno, CA
annual lesbian & gay film festival in central California
Women of the Woods
September , 2013
Dahlonega, GA
celebrate the fall solstice with drum circles & fireside jams
Pink Season
September , 2013
Hong Kong, China
2-month festival featuring speakers, plays, dance parties, pageants & more
Howl Festival
September , 2013
New York City, NY
a cabaret from the underworld • outdoor murals • hip hop howl • all in Tompkins Square Park
Get Wet Weekend
September , 2013
Curacao, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean
discover the Caribbean Dutch Paradise of Curacao
Gay Days Las Vegas
September , 2013
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
Braking the Cycle
September , 2013
Boston, MA to New York City, NY
3-day fully-supported bike ride from Boston to New York • benefiting the HIV/AIDS related services of the LGBT Community Center in NYC
REAL BAD
September 29, 2013
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser immediately following the Folsom Street Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Aftershock: Folsom Street Fair
September 29, 2013
San Francisco, CA
DJ Abel keeps the leather crowd going • 4am Sunday morning/ Saturday night, after Magnitude
Folsom Street Fair
September 29, 2013
San Francisco, CA
huge SM/ leather street fair, topping a week of kinky events
Magnitude
September 28, 2013
San Francisco, CA
the official, hottest dance & play party of the Folsom Street Fair
Out On The Mountain
September 20, 2013
Valencia, CA
gay day at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
September 20-22, 2013
Seattle, WA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Queer Lisbon
September 20-28, 2013
Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal's only LGBT film festival
Out in the Park
September 15, 2013
Springfield, MA
unofficial gay day at Six Flags New England • wear red to show your support
Q Film Festival
September 13-15, 2013
Long Beach, CA
showcasing films of interest to the queer community
Ohio Lesbian Festival
September 20-22, 2013
Kirkersville (E of Columbus), OH
Shedonism
September 5-9, 2013
Las Vegas, NV
the official Women's Weekend of Las Vegas Pride! • a weekend long celebration of SIN, in none other than SIN CITY! Day parties, nightclub parties, pop stars, singers, dancers, performers, DJ's, comedians, show girls, poker tournaments & a parade (just to name a few)
BOLDFest
September 5-8, 2013
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bold Old(er) Lesbians & Dykes meet up for the annual West Coast gathering
WomenFest
September 3-8, 2013
Key West, FL
live music • film festival • pool parties • comedy show • dance parties • golf tournament
Pandora Anniversary Bash
September 1, 2013
Miami, FL
celebrate with the thousands of beautiful women who will take over Bongo's for a night of dancing, celebrity watching and live performances, all overlooking the bay
August 2013
Mr Leatherman Toronto Competition
August , 2013
Toronto, ON, Canada
hot parties • workshops • formal dinner
Mountain Meadow Summer Camp
August , 2013
Southern New Jersey
camp for kids w/ LGBTQ parents & their allies • sliding scale fee
Camp Ten Trees
August , 2013
Western WA
residential summer camp • one week for LGBTQA youth ages 13-17 • one week for kids ages 8-17 of LGBTQA/ non-traditional families
Camp It Up! LGBT Family Camp
August , 2013
Quincy, CA
week-long program at Feather River Camp • swimming • horseback riding • arts & crafts • music, dance & theater • family spa & salon! • since 1990
Elderflower Womenspirit Festival
August , 2013
Mendocino, CA
earth-based spirituality retreat for women and girls • honoring the feminine through the Goddess
BC Witchcamp
August , 2013
near Vancouver, BC, Canada
weeklong Wiccan intensive at Evans Lake
Southeast Black & Blue
August , 2013
Atlanta, GA
SE Leather Sir, Leather Boy & Bootblack contests • also Mr SE Rubber contest
Pantheon of Leather
August , 2013
Atlanta, GA
annual leather/ SM/ fetish community service awards & int'l Mr & Ms Olympus Leather
Lazy Bear Weekend
August , 2013
Russian River, CA
no contests, no pageants, no frills-just fur! • FUNdraiser benefits AIDS charities in Northern California & beyond • check web for details
Womyn's Gathering
August , 2013
Louisa, VA
last wknd in Aug • camping, music & workshops
Women in the Woods
August , 2013
Portland, OR
rustic cabins • natural hot springs • all meals included
Girlie Circuit
August , 2013
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Rendezvous 2012
August , 2013
Medicine Bow Nat'l Forest, WY
5-day camping festival to celebrate LGBT pride
Northalsted Market Days
August , 2013
Chicago, IL
a good ol' summer block party on Main St of Boys' Town, USA
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
August , 2013
Edinburgh, Scotland
the largest arts festival in the world • dance, theater, music, comedy, events & more
Blackout: Oakland Black & Brown Pride
August , 2013
Oakland, CA
celebrate w/ a weekend of conferences, awards ceremonies & parties
Black Pride NYC
August , 2013
New York City, NY
multicultural LGBT festival w/ a wide array of entertainment, forums, workshops & events
Keshet Camp: Jewish Family Camp
August , 2013
Yosemite, CA
a rainbow camp for LGBT families & their friends • sports, music, arts & crafts & more
Festival of Babes
August 30-Sept 1, 2013
Pacific Northwest, USA
fun, frivolous & flirtatious soccer tournament • Int'l Babes play hard & party harder • rotates btwn Vancouver, Seattle, Portland & San Francisco
Splash Days
August 30-Sept 2, 2013
Austin, TX
weekend of hot dance & lake parties in Austin over Labor Day Wknd
International LeatherSIR/ Leatherboy
August 29-Sept 2, 2013
Dallas, TX
also Int'l Community BootBlack • check website for regional contest info
West Coast Gathering
August 29-Sept 9, 2013
Malibu, CA
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also Spring Gathering near Nashville, TN in June
Inferno Dominican Republic
August 29-Sept 2, 2013
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
the premier Labor Day pride celebration • deluxe, all-inclusive accommodations
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend
August 28-Sept 2, 2013
Atlanta, GA
celebrate Black Pride over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 23-25, 2013
Minneapolis/ St Paul, MN
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
XLSior Int'l Gay Festival
August 21-24, 2013
Mykonos, Greece
hot beach party at Elia beach in Mykonos, Greece
Nat'l Lesbian & Gay Journalists Assoc Convention
August 22-25, 2013
Boston, MA
workshops • keynote speakers • entertainment
‘Camp' Camp
August 18-25, 2013
Porter, ME
summer camp for LGBT adults • sports, pottery, theater, yoga & more
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 16-18, 2013
Detroit, MI
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
GNI (Gay Naturist Int'l) Gathering
August 16-25, 2013
Poconos, PA
weeklong gathering of gay nudists • price includes food, beverages, lodging & entertainment • workshops
Vancouver Queer Film & Video Festival
August 15-25, 2013
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Tropical Heat
August 15-18, 2013
Key West, FL
naked pool party • dungeon & fetish party • 4 days of HOT male events!
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 9-11, 2013
Chicago, IL
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Fire Island Black Out (FIBO)
August 9-11, 2013
Fire Island, NY
3-day beach event for the LGBT community & friends • all are invited to attend & enjoy, regardless of race, gender or orientation
Circuit
August 8-18, 2013
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
RAD Conference: Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf
August 6-11, 2013
Montreal, QC, Canada
workshops • conferences • keynote speakers • social events • come celebrate deaf culture & identity
International Deaf Leather
August 6-11, 2013
Montreal, QC, Canada
weekend of events, including Mr & Ms Deaf Leather Contest
Flickers: Rhode Island Int'l Film Festival
August 6-11, 2013
Providence, RI
don't miss the Gay & Lesbian Film Fest
Michigan Womyn's Music Festival
August 6-11, 2013
near Hart, MI
theater, music & dance performances • workshops, film festival & craft fair • ASL interpreting & differently-abled resources • child care • camping
Toronto Leather Pride Week
August 4-11, 2013
Toronto, ON, Canada
hot parties all week • Mr Leather Toronto, Ms Leather Toronto & Bootblack Toronto competitions • Leather Ball on Sat
Toronto Leather Pride
August 4-11, 2013
Toronto, ON, Canada
hot parties all weekend • Mr Leather Toronto, Ms Leather Toronto & Bootblack Toronto competitions • Leather Ball on Sat
Family Week
August 3-10, 2013
Provincetown, MA
join hundreds of LGBT parents, kids & allies for a week of workshops, boat rides, campfires, sandcastle competitions & more
GaymerCon
August 3-4, 2013
San Francisco, CA
gaming & geek lifestyle convention w/ a focus on LGBT culture
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 2-4, 2013
Cleveland, OH
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Gender Odyssey
August 1-4, 2013
Seattle, WA
4 days of panels, workshops & meetings • entertainment & art • focus on transmen, transwomen & families with transgender children & teens • open to all
July 2013
Joining Hearts
July , 2013
Atlanta, GA
at Piedmont Park Pool • open bar, catered hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment, dancing under the stars & a grand finale fireworks spectacular • 100% donated to beneficiaries
Camp Ten Oaks
July , 2013
Ottawa, ON, Canada
summer camp for LGBTQ kids & kids from LGBTQ families • ages 8-17 • also Project Acorn leadership retreat for ages 16-24
San Diego Pride Parties
July , 2013
San Diego, CA
a weekend of hot parties w/ big name DJs, including the Zoo Party at the world-famous San Diego Zoo
July 23-27 2013
Girl Splash
July 23-27 , 2013
Provincetown, MA
5 days of summer lesbian fun. Ptown's lesbian beach, parties, comedy, clambake, sails, all-women's whale watch and more. July 22-26 2014
July 2013
Miami Beach Bruthaz
July , 2013
Miami, FL
lifestyle event for same-gender-loving men & women • hip hop party • rooftop pool party • fashion show & more!
Hotter Than July Weekend
July , 2013
Detroit, MI
the Midwest's oldest black same-gender-loving pride celebration
Charlotte Black Gay Pride
July , 2013
Charlotte, NC
art & performances, community forums, dance parties & more
NGLCC Conference
July 30-Aug 2, 2013
Dallas, TX
anual gathering of Nat'l Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Up Your Alley Fair
July 28, 2013
San Francisco, CA
local SM/ leather street fair held in Dore Alley, South-of-Market • thousands of local kinky men & women attend
Play T-Dance: Up Your Alley Closing Party
July 28, 2013
San Francisco, CA
DJ Craig Gaibler (SFO) • gear . leather . fetish . uniform . rubber . levi + tshirts . sports gear • at Mezzanine • 444 Jesse St
Crape Myrtle Festival
July 27, 2013
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
yearlong fundraising events for HIV/LGBT concerns culminating in a grand gala the last Saturday of July
Mobile Bleather Weekend
July 26-28, 2013
Mobile, AL
3-day party with bear/ levi/ leather guys from the Gulf Coast & beyond
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
July 26-28, 2013
Boston, MA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Triangle Black Pride
July 25-28, 2013
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
celebrate & honor the diversity of the African American LGBTQ community in the Triangle
OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing for Change) Nat'l Gathering
July 19-21, 2013
St Louis, MO
lesbians 60+ gather for workshops, guest speakers & entertainment to promote old lesbian pride & fight ageism
Fabulosa
July 19-21, 2013
Sonoma, CA
women-centered music wknd • healing arts, film & crafts
TransCampOUT
July 17-21, 2013
Walton, WV
presentations • games • auctions • outdoor dungeon • swimming • trans-oriented • everyone welcome regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity
IMEN Gathering
July 14-21, 2013
near Baltimore, MD
all-inclusive summer camp for gay men • party naked w/ 300 guys for an entire week • theme parties, pool parties & great food • airport transportation to/from BWI
Bear Week Provincetown
July 13-21, 2013
Provincetown, MA
come to Provincetown for a relaxing week of parties & events
Ride for AIDS Chicago
July 13-14, 2013
Chicago, IL
2-day bike ride to fight HIV/ AIDS in the Chicagoland area
Thunder in the Mountains
July 12-14, 2013
Denver, CO
weekend of pansexual leather events & seminars • kinky comedy revue • talent show
Outfest
July 11-21, 2013
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles' lesbian/ gay film & video festival in mid-July
EuroPride 2013
July 10-20, 2013
Marseille, France
parties, politics, performance & more • there is something for everyone at this massive celebration of gay pride
Summer Camp
July 3-7, 2013
Provincetown, MA
celebrate the week of the 4th at the longest running circuit celebration in New England
At the Beach/ LA Black Pride Weekend
July 3-7, 2013
Los Angeles, CA
celebrate a weekend of diversity & LGBT-QS/SGL pride at the beach & across Los Angeles
June 2013
Lambda Literary Awards
June , 2013
New York City, NY
the Lammies are the Oscars of LGBT writing & publishing
Southern HiBearnation
June , 2013
Melbourne, Australia
a week of furry fun down under, culminating in the Mr Australasia Bear Contest, bringing bears from Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the South Pacific & beyond
Folsom Street East
June , 2013
New York City, NY
New York City's answer to the famous San Francisco fetish street fair
Bears on the Beach
June , 2013
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
pool party • BBQ • dancing • tours & more
Bear Arabia Trip
June , 2013
Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria
visit Lebanon, Jordan & Syria with the bears of Arabia • also in Sept or Oct
Mykonos Gay Film Festival
June , 2013
Mykonos, Greece
classic gay English-language movies w/ Greek subtitles • also in September
National Women's Music Festival
June , 2013
Middleton, WI
check website for details
Go Go Festival
June , 2013
London, England
Europe's biggest open-air women's festival
Eastern Ontario Womyn's Drum Camp
June , 2013
near Sarnia, ON and Port Huron, MI
all levels welcome
Windy City Black Pride
June , 2013
Chicago, IL
a weekend of parties, seminars & more
PrideFest
June , 2013
Milwaukee, WI
celebrate LGBT pride at Henry W Maier Festival Park
Paris Circuit Party
June , 2013
Paris, France
gay culture festival • film • performance • political discussions • dance parties & more
IGLFA World Championship
June , 2013
Worldwide
Int'l Gay & Lesbian Football Association's annual soccer tournament
Idapalooza Fruit Jam
June , 2013
Dowelltown, TN
queer music festival in backwoods TN • camping • vegetarian feasts
REACH Pride T-Dance
June 30, 2013
San Francisco, CA
high energy music & fantastic DJs
San Francisco Dyke March
June 29, 2013
San Francisco, CA
join thousands of dykes of all shapes, colors & sizes for music, marching & more through the streets of the Mission & the Castro
San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade/ Celebration
June 29-30, 2013
San Francisco, CA
GCLS Annual Literary Convention
June 26-30, 2013
Dallas, TX
The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) annual gathering for the enjoyment, discussion & enhancement of lesbian literature
Cologne Pride
June 22-July 7, 2013
Cologne, Germany
film screenings • panel discussions • parties • cultural activities & more
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
June 21-23, 2013
San Francisco, CA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Frameline: San Francisco Int'l LGBT Film Festival
June 20-30, 2013
San Francisco, CA
get your tickets early for a slew of films about us
Silver Threads North
June 20-23, 2013
Rehoboth Beach, DE
4 day celebration for lesbians over 50 & their younger friends
Pagan Spirit Gathering
June 16-23, 2013
USA
summer solstice celebration • primitive camping • workshops • rituals • advance registration required
Unofficial Gay Day at Cedar Point
June 16, 2013
Sandusky, OH
wear red to show your support on the unofficial Gay Day at this popular amusement park
Queer Women of Color Film Festival
June 14-16, 2013
San Francisco, CA
festival focus: SWANA/AMEMSA queer women of color & transgender/genderqueer people of color
TLVFest: The Tel Aviv LGBT Film Festival
June 8-15, 2013
Tel Aviv, Israel
films will also show in Jerusalem & Haifa
Desire: Leather Women Unleashed
June 7-10, 2013
Palm Springs, CA
weekend retreat for leather- & kinky women
AIDS LifeCycle
June 2-8, 2013
San Francisco to Los Angeles, CA
bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for HIV/AIDS services
National Queer Arts Festival
June ongoing, 2013
San Francisco, CA
performances & exhibitions in the San Francisco Bay Area highlighting artists from around the country • year-round events
Music in the Mountains
June ongoing, 2013
Grass Valley, CA
summer music festival
LGBT Pride
June ongoing, 2013
Cross-country, USA
celebrate yourself & attend one - or many - of the hundreds of Gay Pride parades & festivities happening in cities around the world
May 2013
Out Takes LGBT Film Festival
May , 2013
Wellington, New Zealand
week-long festival in Auckland & Wellington
Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
May 31-June 8, 2013
Hartford, CT
gay & lesbian film festival at Cinestudio
Single Women's Weekend
May , 2013
Provincetown, MA
3 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Houston Women's Music Festival
May , 2013
Houston, TX
women from Texas & beyond gather to enjoy music, art, culture & community & a vendor marketplace • produced by the Athena Art Project
Herland Bi-Annual Retreats
May , 2013
Oklahoma City, OK
music, workshops, campfire events & potluck • girls of all ages & boys under 10 welcome • also in October
Korea Queer Cultural Festival
May , 2013
Seoul, Korea
films, parties, parades & more
Girls in Wonderland
May 30-June 3, 2013
Orlando, FL
Pandora events presents the biggest women's week celebration on the East Coast with 4,000 women taking over the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort at Disney World for non-stop dance parties, comedy, pool parties, celebrity hosts, awesome girl DJs, live women's music, theme parks and so much more
Gay Days Orlando
May 30-June 3, 2013
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
International Mr Leather
May 24-27, 2013
Chicago, IL
weekend of leather events, capped by contest Sunday, Black & Blue Ball on Monday
International Mr Bootblack Contest
May 24-27, 2013
Chicago, IL
contest takes place during International Mr Leather weekend
Women Outdoors National Gathering
May 24-27, 2013
Hancock, NH
camping • hiking • workshops
Spoleto Festival USA
May 24-June 9, 2013
Charleston, SC
one of the continent's premier avant-garde cultural arts festivals • 140+ performances of dance, theater & music from around the world
Int'l Ladies Weekend
May 23-27, 2013
Cancun, Mexico
welcome reception, luau party, concert, dance party and more!
Saints & Sinners
May 23-26, 2013
New Orleans, LA
LGBT writers & readers from around the country gather for a hot weekend of readings, panels & performance
Pensacola Memorial Day Weekend
May 23-26, 2013
Pensacola, FL
many parties on beaches & in bars
Mondo Homo Dirty South
May 23-26, 2013
Atlanta, GA
queer-centric festival featuring music, dance, crafts, performance & more
Int'l Association of Country Western Dance Clubs Annual Convention
May 23-26, 2013
Seattle, WA
also semi-annual conventions in March (Fort Lauderdale, FL) & October (San Francisco, CA)
Annual Gay Bowling Tournament
May 22-27, 2013
Tampa, FL
check site for local tournaments throughout the year
Minnesota AIDS Walk
May 19, 2013
Minneapolis, MN
enjoy a 10K walk from Minnehaha Park & raise money for MN AIDS Project
A Gathering of Priestesses & Goddess Women
May 17-19, 2013
Wisconsin Dells, Southwestern WI
women's spirituality conference • also Hallows Gathering in October
Northwest Leather Celebration
May 17-19, 2013
San Jose, CA
host of the NW regional Master/slave contest
Inside Out: Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival
May 16-26, 2013
Toronto, ON, Canada
Russian River Women's Wknd
May 16-19, 2013
Guerneville, CA
this village is packed w/ dykes for a weekend of pool parties, bumpin' night life, comedy, sports, outdoor activities & more • 75 miles north of San Francisco
Womonwrites
May 15-19, 2013
1 hr SE of Atlanta, GA
annual conference of Southeastern lesbian writers • also a fall event
Beach Bear Weekend
May 8-13, 2013
Fort Lauderdale, FL
get to the beach for a long weekend of dance parties, cocktails and great food • oh, and bears!
Women's Fun Weekend
May 4-7, 2013
County Cork, Ireland
entertainment, sports, dance parties & more!
Down & Derby
May 4, 2013
Louisville, KY
official LGBT event of the Kentucky Derby
Blatino Oasis
May 3-5, 2013
Palm Springs, CA
pool parties, DJs & hot porn stars draw hot black & Latino men from across the country
Equality Forum
May 2-5, 2013
Philadelphia, PA
largest nat'l & int'l LGBT civil rights summit w/ panels, parties & special events
Aqua Girl
May 1-5, 2013
Miami Beach, FL
a weekend of hot women's parties in Miami
April 2013
Mr LeatherMan Italy
April , 2013
Rome, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy • Mr Rubber Italy contest in October
Out in Africa
April , 2013
Cape Town, South Africa
the only film festival of its kind on the African continent • three 10-day festivals throughout the year • also August & October • also in Johannesburg
Queer Eye Festival
April , 2013
Prague, Czech Republic
alternative music & culture festival
Queensday
April 30, 2013
Amsterdam, Netherlands
huge street festival to celebrate what was originally the birthday of the Queen Mother
Celebrating Pride Party
April 26, 2013
Philadelphia, PA
come party with the sexy ladies of Philly, DE, NY, NJ, DC & beyond • special performance by Young Tef, newly-signed sexy studd rapper of NYC • dress sexy! • at Gloss Nightclub
Purple Party
April 26-29, 2013
Dallas, TX
a weekend of dance parties & social events benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas
London Lesbian Film Festival
April 26-28, 2013
London, ON, Canada
women only Fri-Sat, open to all on Sunday
Girl Bar Dinah Vegas
April 25-28, 2013
Las Vegas, NV
huge gathering of lesbians for mega dance parties, huge pool parties, comedy, national recording artists & yes, some golf watching • 5,000-8,000 attend • see website for ticket info • also www.girlbar.com • dinahshorevip@aol.com
Rocky Mountain Olympus Leather
April 22-24, 2013
Salt Lake City, UT
leather competition • participants from Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho & Montana
Philadelphia Black Gay Pride
April 21-27, 2013
Philadelphia, PA
a weekend of social & cultural activities • films, BBQ, spoken word, parties & more
AIDS Walk Miami
April 21, 2013
Miami Beach, FL
5K walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource
International Ms Leather Contest
April 18-21, 2013
San Francisco, CA
contest • workshops • parties • vending
International Ms Leather Contest
April 18-21, 2013
San Francisco, CA
contest • workshops • parties • vending
Fling
April 12-14, 2013
Miami/ South Beach, FL
the official women's events of Miami Beach Pride • Pandora & Icandee events join forces to bring you an entire weekend of women's dance parties and pool parties at the hippest spots on Miami Beach during the HOTTEST gay pride celebration in America
Rubbout
April 12-14, 2013
Vancouver, BC, Canada
annual party weekend of rubber & fetish for men
Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival
April 4-7, 2013
Palm Springs, CA
a women's jazz festival during Dinah Shore Weekend • presented by Lucy & Gail
Palm Springs Women's Jazz Festival
April 4-7, 2013
Palm Springs, CA
a women's jazz festival during Dinah Shore Weekend • presented by Lucy & Gail
March 2013
Boarding for Breast Cancer Board-a-thon
March , 2013
USA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions at ski resorts around the country • also other events during the year
Sugarbear Weekend
March , 2013
Montreal, QC, Canada
Quebecois bear party with lots of maple syrup
International Ms Bootblack Contest
March , 2013
San Francisco, CA
workshops • parties • vending • contest takes place the weekend of International Ms Leather weekend
Verzaubert Int'l Queer Film Festival
March , 2013
Berlin, Germany
screening in Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt & Munich • also fall screening in November
Out at the Movies
March , 2013
Canton, NY
LGBT film festival for Northern New York
London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
March , 2013
London, England
grab your tickets for the largest LGBT film fest in Europe
Fusion
March , 2013
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles' LGBT people of color film festival
OutBoard
March , 2013
Steamboat Springs, CO
annual lesbian/ gay snowboarding festival
Lake Tahoe WinterFest Gay & Lesbian Ski Week
March , 2013
Lake Tahoe, NV
world-class skiing • gay comedy • Lake Tahoe dinner/dance cruise
Kraft Nabisco Golf Championship
March , 2013
Palm Springs, CA
previously known as the Dinah Shore Golf Championship
Chicago Takes Off
March , 2013
Chicago, IL
burlesque show to fight HIV/AIDS in the Chicagoland area
White Party
March 30, 2013
Palm Springs, CA
spectacular live performances • top-notch talent • cutting-edge lighting & special effects
Easter 2013 Berlin
March 28-April 1, 2013
Berlin, Germany
annual leather & fetish weekend • German Mr Leather contest
The Black Party
March 23, 2013
New York City, NY
also BPX: Black Party Expo March 23-25 • www.blackpartyexpo.com
Together We Can
March 22-24, 2013
Detroit, MI
annual LGBT substance abuse conference
European Gay Ski Week
March 16-23, 2013
Alpe d'Huez, France
Europe's biggest gay ski week
Winter Music Conference
March 15-24, 2013
Miami, FL
huge annual EDM conference • workshops, seminars & of course dance parties
Elevation Mammoth Gay Ski Week
March 13-17, 2013
Mammoth Lakes, CA
9 major parties, new DJs & big surprises!
Winter Party Festival
March 6-11, 2013
Miami Beach, FL
celebration & fundraiser for the LGBT community
Winter Party for Women
March 6-11, 2013
Miami/ South Beach, FL
check the schedule for hot women's events all weekend long
February 2013
West Coast Rubber Weekend
February , 2013
Palm Springs, CA
hot weekend dedicated to rubber, spandex, dive gear, BDSM
Mardi Gras Film Festival
February , 2013
Sydney, Australia
Sydney film festival corresponds with massive Mardi Gras event
SNOWBOUND Leather Weekend
February 22-24, 2013
Provincetown, MA
get outta the cold and into the heat! hot weekend of leather parties, demos & more
Elevation Utah Gay Ski Week
February 21-24, 2013
Park City, UT
stunning world class ski resort, hundreds of friendly gays & memories that will last a lifetime
Sydney Gay Mardi Gras
February 10-March 3, 2013
Sydney, Australia
extravagant season of festivities, arts & culture, culminating in the parade & world-famous Mardi Gras party
Pink Ladies Curacao
February 6, 2013
Willemstad, Curacao
Meet & Mingle with the local Lesbian community of Curacao. You are invited to the ‘Pink Ladies Curacao' party, a special event to welcome the Olivia Cruise guest!
WinterPRIDE: Whistler Gay Ski Week
February 3-10, 2013
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/lesbian ski week • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
January 2013
Sapphire Ball
January , 2013
Philadelphia, PA
benefit wknd for the LGBT community highlighted by Saturday night dance at Nat'l Constitution Center • open to all lifestyles
Zinegoak
January 31-Feb 10, 2013
Bilbao, Spain
LGBT film & performing arts festival
Reelout Queer Film & Video Festival
January 31-Feb 10, 2013
Kingston, ON, Canada
celebrating the best of queer independent film & video
Beef Dip: Int'l Bear Week
January 27-Feb 3, 2013
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
beach parties, pool parties & hot DJs • local tours • booze cruise • bring sunscreen!
Southwest Leather Conference
January 25-27, 2013
Phoenix, AZ
workshops, vendors & fetish ball • MASTER/slave, Bootblack & Daddy/boy contests
Creating Change Conference
January 23-27, 2013
Baltimore, MD
for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people & allies seeking positive & enduring political & social change
Winter Rendezvous
January 23-27, 2013
Stowe, VT
annual gay ski week • skiing, winter sports & entertainment
La Fiesta de Los Osos
January 17-21, 2013
Tucson, AZ
a winter bear gathering in the warmth of the desert sun
Silver Threads Celebration
January 17-21, 2013
St Petersburg Beach, FL
4 day celebration for lesbians over 50 & their younger friends
Sin City Shootout
January 17-21, 2013
Las Vegas, NV
3,000 LGBT athletes compete in softball, basketball, wrestling, body building & more
Midsumma Festival
January 13-Feb 3, 2013
Melbourne, Australia
arts, culture & community
Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Series
January ongoing throughout the year, 2013
Cross-country, USA
5K & 1-mile run/fitness walks in cities around the country to fight breast cancer • call for local city dates • organized by local affiliate offices
December 2012
Metropolis New Year’s Eve 2012
December 31, 2012
San Francisco, CA
12-hour dance marathon • largest gay New Year’s party in San Francisco
Holly Folly
December , 2012
Provincetown, MA
lesbian/ gay holiday celebration • fabulous parties • holiday concert • open houses • 1st wknd in December
Mummer’s Strut
December 31, 2012
Philadelphia, PA
big New Year’s Eve party • followed by New Year’s Day Parade
IAGLBC Annual Bridge Tournament
December 12-16, 2012
Palm Springs, CA
Int’l Association of Gay & Lesbian Bridge Clubs
November 2012
Transgender Film Festival
November , 2012
San Francisco, CA
films that promote the visibility of transgender & gender variant people
White Party Week
November 21-25, 2012
Miami Beach, FL
6 days of festivities capped by the annual White Party at Vizcaya • benefitting Care Resource
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 16-18, 2012
San Diego, CA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Nia Gathering
November 16-18, 2012
Petaluma, CA
lesbians of African descent gather to reflect on the past & build a postive future
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 9-11, 2012
AZ
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Santa Clara County Leather Weekend
November 4-6, 2012
San Jose, CA
leather fellowship in the San Jose area
Greater Palm Springs Pride
November 3-4, 2012
Palm Springs, CA
free entertainment, dance parties, lots of people & a parade on Sunday
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
November 2-4, 2012
Dallas, TX
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Mr Int’l Rubber & Rubber Blowout
November 2-4, 2012
Chicago, IL
largest rubber event in US • market, parties
Gay & Lesbian World Travel Expo
November 1, 2012
San Francisco, CA
visit the whole gay- & lesbian-welcoming world in one night! travel exhibits! cocktails! discounts! special offers!
October 2012
Leather Pride Amsterdam
October , 2012
Amsterdam, Netherlands
weekend of hot leather events
Burning Bear Weekend
October , 2012
Winnemucca, NV
hot weekend of dinners, dances & more • proceeds benefit local charity
St John’s International Women’s Film Festival
October , 2012
St John’s, NL, Canada
Reel Affirmations: The Nation’s LGBT Film Festival
October , 2012
Washington, DC
lesbian/ gay films
Q Film Festival
October , 2012
Long Beach, CA
showcasing films of interest to the queer community
Cineffable: Paris Int’l Lesbian & Feminist Film Festival
October 31-Nov 4, 2012
Paris, France
WomynSpirit Festival
October , 2012
Orangeville, ON, Canada
celebrate Samhain at this queer-friendly womyn’s pagan weekend
Decibelle
October , 2012
Chicago, IL
workshops, panels, cinema & rockin' concerts featuring groundbreaking, fearless women artists
Cheries-Cheris: Paris Gay, Lesbian & Trans Film Festival
October , 2012
Paris, France
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 26-28, 2012
Tampa Bay, FL
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
image+nation: Montreal Int’l LGBT Film Festival
October 25-Nov 4, 2012
Montreal, QC, Canada
Barcelona Int’l Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 25-Nov 4, 2012
Barcelona, Spain
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 19-21, 2012
Atlanta, GA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Fantasy Fest
October 19-28, 2012
Key West, FL
10 days of parties, costume contests, street fairs, masquerade balls & parades
National LGBT MBA Conference
October 17-20, 2012
Boston, MA
career fair & discussions of sexual orientation, gender & leadership in the workplace by MBA students & out Fortune 500 company leaders
Hamburg Int’l Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
October 16-21, 2012
Hamburg, Germany
Fantasia Fair
October 14-21, 2012
Provincetown, MA
a weeklong celebration of gender diversity • workshops, fashion show, cabaret, banquets & more
AIDS Walk LA
October 14, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
annual AIDS fundraiser in West Hollywood
Pittsburgh Int’l Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
October 12-21, 2012
Pittsburgh, PA
International Gay Rodeo Finals
October 12-14, 2012
Fort Worth, TX
check w/ local chapters for events throughout the year in your area
LA Femme Film Festival
October 11-14, 2012
Beverly Hills, CA
showcasing & celebrating commercially successful films written, directed or produced by women
Sundance Stompede
October 11-14, 2012
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco’s annual country/ western dance weekend
National Coming Out Day
October 11, 2012
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for events in your area or visit www.hrc.com/ncop
Glasgay!
October 10-Nov 10, 2012
Glasgow, Scotland
UK’s largest lesbian & gay multi-arts festival
Castro Street Fair
October 7, 2012
San Francisco, CA
performance, arts & community groups street fair • co-founded by Harvey Milk
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
October 5-7, 2012
Philadelphia, PA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Southwest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
October 5-11, 2012
Albuquerque, NM
also in Santa Fe, NM
Provincetown Women’s Week
October 5-14, 2012
Provincetown, MA
very popular - make your reservations early! • also Single Women’s Weekend in May
Gaylaxicon
October 5-7, 2012
Minneapolis, MN
LGBT science fiction, fantasy, horror & gaming convention
Gay Days Anaheim
October 5-7, 2012
Anaheim, CA
“join 30,000 GLBT mouseketeers as we turn the happiest place in earth into the gayest!”
Black & Blue Festival
October 3-9, 2012
Montreal, QC, Canada
North America’s biggest & most innovative dance event & cultural festival
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October ongoing, 2012
Cross-country, USA
check local listings for fund-raising events in your area to fight breast cancer
September 2012
Cambria Women's Weekend
September , 2012
Cambria, CA
where the forest meets the ocean and the women come OUT to play!
Queer Lisbon
September , 2012
Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal’s only LGBT film festival
Fresno Reel Pride
September , 2012
Fresno, CA
annual lesbian & gay film festival in central California
Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival
September , 2012
Austin, TX
Women of the Woods
September , 2012
Dahlonega, GA
celebrate the fall solstice with drum circles & fireside jams
Howl Festival
September , 2012
New York City, NY
a cabaret from the underworld • outdoor murals • hip hop howl • all in Tompkins Square Park
Houston Women’s Music Festival
September 29, 2012
Houston, TX
women from Texas & beyond gather to enjoy music, art, culture & community & a vendor marketplace • produced by the Athena Art Project
Get Wet Weekend
September 28-30, 2012
Cura, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean
discover the Caribbean Dutch Paradise of Cura
Out On The Mountain
September 28, 2012
Valencia, CA
gay day at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Mates Leather Weekend
September 27-30, 2012
Provincetown, MA
four days/nights of events, including Fetish Party, Uniforms & Cigars, and First Mate Contest
Real Bad
September 23, 2012
San Francisco, CA
“Be Bad... Do Good” • annual fundraiser immediately following the Folsom Street Fair • proceeds go directly to beneficiaries
Aftershock: Folsom Street Fair
September 23, 2012
San Francisco, CA
DJ Abel keeps the leather crowd going • 4am Sunday morning/ Saturday night, after Magnitude
Folsom Street Fair
September 23, 2012
San Francisco, CA
huge SM/ leather street fair, topping a week of kinky events
Magnitude
September 22, 2012
San Francisco, CA
the official, hottest dance & play party of the Folsom Street Fair
Braking the Cycle
September 21-23, 2012
Boston, MA to New York City, NY
3-day fully-supported bike ride from Boston to New York • benefiting the HIV/AIDS related services of the LGBT Community Center in NYC
Southern Comfort Conference
September 18-23, 2012
Atlanta, GA
entertainers & leaders from the entire spectrum of the transgender community offering 5 days of learning, networking & fun
Out in the Park
September 18, 2012
Springfield, MA
unofficial gay day at Six Flags New England • wear red to show your support
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
September 14-16, 2012
Seattle, WA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
BOLDFest
September 8-11, 2012
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bold Old(er) Lesbians & Dykes meet up for the annual West Coast gathering
WomenFest
September 4-9, 2012
Key West, FL
live music • film festival • pool parties • comedy show • dance parties • golf tournament
Gay Days Las Vegas
September 4-10, 2012
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
August 2012
Children's Summer Program
August , 2012
Provincetown, MA
during Family Week • empowering youth through dance, music, drama & sports
Mountain Meadow Summer Camp
August , 2012
Southern New Jersey
camp for kids w/ LGBTQ parents & their allies • sliding scale fee
Children’s Summer Program
August , 2012
Provincetown, MA
during Family Week • empowering youth through dance, music, drama & sports
Camp Ten Trees
August , 2012
Western WA
residential summer camp • one week for LGBTQA youth ages 13-17 • one week for kids ages 8-17 of LGBTQA/ non-traditional families
Camp It Up! LGBT Family Camp
August , 2012
Quincy, CA
week-long program at Feather River Camp • swimming • horseback riding • arts & crafts • music, dance & theater • family spa & salon! • since 1990
Twist Party Weekend
August , 2012
Montreal, QC, Canada
celebrate gay pride in Montreal • several dance events, including Mega T-Dance Saturday afternoon
BC Witchcamp
August , 2012
near Vancouver, BC, Canada
weeklong Wiccan intensive at Evans Lake
Pantheon of Leather
August , 2012
Los Angeles, CA
annual leather/ SM/ fetish community service awards & int’l Mr & Ms Olympus Leather
Mr SE Rubber
August , 2012
Atlanta, GA
hot weekend dedicated to rubber • Mr SE Rubber contest
Lazy Bear Weekend
August , 2012
Russian River, CA
no contests, no pageants, no frills-just fur! • FUNdraiser benefits AIDS charities in Northern California & beyond • check web for details
Womyn’s Gathering
August , 2012
Louisa, VA
last wknd in Aug • camping, music & workshops
Festival of Babes
August 31-Sept 2, 2012
Pacific Northwest, USA
fun, frivolous & flirtatious soccer tournament • Int’l Babes play hard & party harder • rotates btwn Vancouver, Seattle, Portland & San Francisco
Northalsted Market Days
August , 2012
Chicago, IL
a good ol’ summer block party on Main St of Boys’ Town, USA
Camp Trans
August , 2012
near Hart, MI
annual gathering of transgender people & their allies • protest the Michigan Womyn's Music Festival
Black Pride NYC
August , 2012
New York City, NY
multicultural LGBT festival w/ a wide array of entertainment, forums, workshops & events
West Coast Gathering
August 31-Sept 9, 2012
Malibu, CA
swimming, parties, workshops & more with fellow gay male naturists • also Spring Gathering near Nashville, TN in June
Splash Days
August 31-Sept 2, 2012
Austin, TX
weekend of hot parties in Austin
Femme 2012
August , 2012
Oakland, CA
femmes from all over the country converge for a hot weekend
Keshet Camp: Jewish Family Camp
August , 2012
Yosemite, CA
a rainbow camp for LGBT families & their friends • sports, music, arts & crafts & more • different sessions for different ages • late summer/ early fall
Inferno Dominican Republic
August 30-Sept 3, 2012
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
the premier Labor Day pride celebration • deluxe, all-inclusive accommodations
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend
August 29-Sept 3, 2012
Atlanta, GA
celebrate Black Pride over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 24-26, 2012
Minneapolis/ St Paul, MN
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Women in the Woods
August 23-26, 2012
Portland, OR
rustic cabins • natural hot springs • all meals included
XLSior Int'l Gay Festival
August 22-26, 2012
Mykonos, Greece
hot beach party at Elia beach in Mykonos, Greece
“Camp” Camp
August 19-26, 2012
Porter, ME
summer camp for LGBT adults • sports, pottery, theater, yoga & more
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 17-19, 2012
Detroit, MI
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
GNI (Gay Naturist Int’l) Gathering
August 17-26, 2012
Poconos, PA
weeklong gathering of gay nudists • price includes food, beverages, lodging & entertainment • workshops
Tropical Heat
August 16-19, 2012
Key West, FL
naked pool party • dungeon & fetish party • 4 days of HOT male events!
National Gay Softball World Series
August 13-18, 2012
Minneapolis/ St Paul, MN
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
August 10-12, 2012
Chicago, IL
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Fire Island Black Out (FIBO)
August 10-12, 2012
Fire Island, NY
3-day beach event for the LGBT community & friends • all are invited to attend & enjoy, regardless of race, gender or orientation
Elderflower Womenspirit Festival
August 9-12, 2012
Mendocino, CA
earth-based spirituality retreat for women and girls • honoring the feminine through the Goddess
Rendezvous 2012
August 8-12, 2012
Medicine Bow Nat’l Forest, WY
5-day camping festival to celebrate LGBT pride
Flickers: Rhode Island Int’l Film Festival
August 7-12, 2012
Providence, RI
don’t miss the Gay & Lesbian Film Fest
Girlie Circuit
August 7-13, 2012
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival
August 7-12, 2012
near Hart, MI
theater, music & dance performances • workshops, film festival & craft fair • ASL interpreting & differently-abled resources • child care • camping
Blackout: Oakland Black & Brown Pride
August 3-6, 2012
Oakland, CA
celebrate w/ a weekend of conferences, awards ceremonies & parties
Circuit
August 2-12, 2012
Barcelona, Spain
water park events • club nights • pool parties • films, discussions & more
Gender Odyssey
August 2-5, 2012
Seattle, WA
3 days of panels, workshops & meetings • entertainment, art exhibit & vendors • focus on transmen, transwomen & families with transgender children & teens • open to all
Nat’l Lesbian & Gay Journalists Assoc Convention
August 1-4, 2012
Las Vegas, NV
workshops • keynote speakers • entertainment
July 2012
Camp Ten Oaks
July , 2012
Ottawa, ON, Canada
summer camp for LGBTQ kids & kids from LGBTQ families • ages 8-17 • also Project Acorn leadership retreat for ages 16-24
Summer Camp
July , 2012
Provincetown, MA
celebrate the week of the 4th at the longest running circuit celebration in New England
San Diego Pride Parties
July , 2012
San Diego, CA
a weekend of hot parties w/ big name DJs, including the Zoo Party at the world-famous San Diego Zoo
Transgender Leadership Summit
July , 2012
USA
join transgender activists to help create a unified voice to advance the movement for transgender equality
Girl Splash
July , 2012
Provincetown, MA
4 days of comedy, music, dance parties & more
Tampa Black Pride
July , 2012
Tampa, FL
celebrate African American gay pride in sunny Tampa
Hotter Than July Weekend
July , 2012
Detroit, MI
the Midwest’s oldest black same-gender-loving pride celebration
Charlotte Black Gay Pride
July , 2012
Charlotte, NC
art & performances, community forums, dance parties & more
Play T-Dance: Up Your Alley Closing Party
July 29, 2012
San Francisco, CA
DJ Craig Gaibler (SFO) • gear . leather . fetish . uniform . rubber . levi + tshirts . sports gear • at Mezzanine • 444 Jesse St
Up Your Alley Fair
July 29, 2012
San Francisco, CA
local SM/ leather street fair held in Dore Alley, South-of-Market • thousands of local kinky men & women attend
Family Week
July 28-Aug 4, 2012
Provincetown, MA
join hundreds of LGBT parents, kids & allies for a week of workshops, boat rides, campfires, sandcastle competitions & more
Crape Myrtle Festival
July 28, 2012
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
weeklong festival to raise money for AIDS & LGBT concerns • gala Saturday • also supporting events throughout the year
Susan G Komen 3 Day for the Cure
July 27-29, 2012
Boston, MA
walk 60 miles in 3 days to raise money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Pride House at London Summer Olympics 2012
July 27-Aug 12, 2012
London, England
LGBT-themed events held in London during the 2012 Summer Olympics
International LeatherSIR/ Leatherboy
July 26-29, 2012
San Francisco, CA
also Int’l Community BootBlack • check website for regional contest info
Triangle Black Pride
July 26-30, 2012
Raleigh-Durham, Chapel Hill, NC
celebrate & honor the diversity of the African American LGBTQ community in the Triangle
Fabulosa
July 20-22, 2012
Marin, CA
women-centered music wknd • healing arts, film & crafts
Miami Beach Bruthaz
July 19-22, 2012
Miami, FL
lifestyle event for same-gender-loving men & women • hip hop party • rooftop pool party • fashion show & more!
OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing for Change) Nat’l Gathering
July 19-22, 2012
Tacoma, WA
lesbians 60+ gather for workshops, guest speakers & entertainment to promote old lesbian pride & fight ageism
Deaf Lesbian Festival
July 18-21, 2012
Chicago, IL
a celebration & global gathering of culturally identified deaf & lesbian women
IMEN Gathering
July 15-22, 2012
near Baltimore, MD
all-inclusive summer camp for gay men • party naked w/ 300 guys for an entire week • theme parties, pool parties & great food • airport transportation to/from BWI
Thunder in the Mountains
July 13-15, 2012
Denver, CO
weekend of pansexual leather events & seminars • kinky comedy revue • talent show
International Deaf Leather
July 12-15, 2012
Baltimore, MD
weekend of events, including Mr & Ms Deaf Leather Contest
Outfest
July 12-22, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles’ lesbian/ gay film & video festival in mid-July
Ride for AIDS Chicago
July 12-13, 2012
Chicago, IL
2-day bike ride to fight HIV/ AIDS in the Chicagoland area
CampOUT
July 11-15, 2012
Walton, WV
games, auctions, a fully equipped outdoor dungeon & swimming • presented by La Garou Leather Club • trans-oriented • everyone welcome to attend regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity
Bear Week Provincetown
July 7-15, 2012
Provincetown, MA
come to Provincetown for a relaxing week of parties & events
June 2012
Southern HiBearnation
June , 2012
Melbourne, Australia
a week of furry fun down under, culminating in the Mr Australasia Bear Contest, bringing bears from Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the South Pacific & beyond
Folsom Street East
June , 2012
New York City, NY
New York City’s answer to the famous San Francisco fetish street fair
Eastern Ontario Womyn’s Drum Camp
June , 2012
near Sarnia, ON and Port Huron, MI
all levels welcome
Paris Circuit Party
June , 2012
Paris, France
gay culture festival • film • performance • political discussions • dance parties & more
Juneteenth Jamboree of New Plays
June , 2012
New York City, NY
annual theater festival • new works about the African American experience & its legacy
Idapalooza Fruit Jam
June , 2012
Dowelltown, TN
queer music festival in backwoods TN • camping • vegetarian feasts
Black Gay Pride Boston
June , 2012
Boston, MA
celebrate Black pride in Boston
At the Beach/ LA Black Pride Weekend
June 30-July 4, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
celebrate a weekend of Beach & Diversity gay pride across Los Angeles
Int’l Gay Square Dance Clubs Convention
June 29-July 2, 2012
Vancouver, BC, Canada
National Women’s Music Festival
June 28-July 1, 2012
Middleton, WI
check website for details
Windy City Black Pride
June 28-July 2, 2012
Chicago, IL
a weekend of parties, seminars & more
REACH Pride T-Dance
June 24, 2012
San Francisco, CA
high energy music & fantastic DJs
San Francisco Dyke March
June 23, 2012
San Francisco, CA
join thousands of dykes of all shapes, colors & sizes for music, marching & more through the streets of the Mission & the Castro
World Pride
June 23-July 8, 2012
London, England
celebrate GLBT pride in this beautiful city
EuroPride 2012
June 23-July 8, 2012
London, England
parties, politics, performance & more • there is something for everyone at this massive celebration of gay pride
Cologne Pride
June 23-July 8, 2012
Cologne, Germany
film screenings • panel discussions • parties • cultural activities & more
San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade/ Celebration
June 23-24, 2012
San Francisco, CA
Bears on the Beach
June 18-22, 2012
Cairns, QLD, Australia
pool party, BBQ, dancing, tours & more
Pagan Spirit Gathering
June 17-24, 2012
USA
summer solstice celebration • primitive camping • workshops • rituals • advance registration required
Unofficial Gay Day at Cedar Point
June 17, 2012
Sandusky, OH
wear red to show your support on the unofficial Gay Day at this popular amusement park
Frameline: San Francisco Int’l LGBT Film Festival
June 14-24, 2012
San Francisco, CA
get your tickets early for a slew of films about us
GCLS Annual Literary Convention
June 13-17, 2012
Minneapolis, MN
The Golden Crown Literary Society (GCLS) annual gathering for the enjoyment, discussion & enhancement of lesbian literature
Mykonos Gay Film Festival
June 11-17, 2012
Mykonos, Greece
classic gay English-language movies w/ Greek subtitles • also in September
TLVFest: The Tel Aviv LGBT Film Festival
June 9-16, 2012
Tel Aviv, Israel
films will also show in Jerusalem & Haifa
Desire: Leather Women Unleashed
June 8-11, 2012
Palm Springs, CA
weekend retreat for leather- & kinky women
Queer Women of Color Film Festival
June 8-10, 2012
San Francisco, CA
part of the Nat’l Queer Arts Festival
Go Go Festival
June 8-10, 2012
London, England
Europe’s biggest open-air women’s festival
PrideFest
June 8-10, 2012
Milwaukee, WI
celebrate LGBT pride at Henry W Maier Festival Park
AIDS LifeCycle
June 3-9, 2012
San Francisco to Los Angeles, CA
bike from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money for HIV/AIDS services
Bear Arabia Trip
June 1-7, 2012
Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria
visit Lebanon, Jordan & Syria with the bears of Arabia • also in Sept or Oct
Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
June 1-9, 2012
Hartford, CT
gay & lesbian film festival at Cinestudio
National Queer Arts Festival
June ongoing, 2012
San Francisco, CA
performances & exhibitions in the San Francisco Bay Area highlighting artists from around the country
Music in the Mountains
June ongoing, 2012
Grass Valley, CA
summer music festival
LGBT Pride
June ongoing, 2012
Cross-country, USA
celebrate yourself & attend one - or many - of the hundreds of Gay Pride parades & festivities happening in cities around the world
IGLFA World Championship
June 1-9, 2012
Mexico City, Mexico
Int’l Gay & Lesbian Football Association’s annual soccer tournament
May 2012
We're Funny That Way
May , 2012
Toronto, ON, Canada
comedians from around the world perform at Canada's International Gay/Lesbian Comedy Festival
A Gathering of Priestesses & Goddess Women
May , 2012
Wisconsin Dells, Southwestern WI
women’s spirituality conference • also Hallows Gathering in October
Saints & Sinners
May , 2012
New Orleans, LA
LGBT writers & readers from around the country gather for a hot weekend of readings, panels & performance
Lambda Literary Awards
May , 2012
New York City, NY
the Lammies are the Oscars of LGBT writing & publishing
Out Takes LGBT Film Festival
May , 2012
Wellington, New Zealand
week-long festival in Auckland & Wellington
Q Cinema
May 31-June 3, 2012
Fort Worth, TX
annual celebration of LGBT-themed movies
Herland Bi-Annual Retreats
May , 2012
Oklahoma City, OK
music, workshops, campfire events & potluck • girls of all ages & boys under 10 welcome • also in October
Silver Threads North
May 31-June 3, 2012
Rehoboth Beach, DE
4 day celebration for lesbians over 50 & their younger friends
We’re Funny That Way
May , 2012
Toronto, ON, Canada
comedians from around the world perform at Canada’s International Gay/Lesbian Comedy Festival
Korea Queer Cultural Festival
May , 2012
Seoul, Korea
films, parties, parades & more
Russian River Women’s Wknd
May , 2012
Guerneville, CA
this village is packed w/ dykes for a weekend of pool parties, bumpin’ night life, comedy, sports, outdoor activities & more • 75 miles north of San Francisco
Girls in Wonderland
May 29-June 4, 2012
Orlando, FL
official women’s parties of Gay Days Orlando • 4 days of fun! • tickets available thru www.girlsinwonderland.com
Gay Days Orlando
May 29-June 4, 2012
Orlando, FL
including Gay Day at Disney • 7 days of parties & fun for boys & girls alike!
International Mr Leather
May 25-28, 2012
Chicago, IL
weekend of leather events, capped by contest Sunday, Black & Blue Ball on Monday
International Mr Bootblack Contest
May 25-28, 2012
Chicago, IL
contest takes place during International Mr Leather weekend
Women Outdoors National Gathering
May 25-28, 2012
Hancock, NH
camping • hiking • workshops
Spoleto Festival USA
May 25-June 10, 2012
Charleston, SC
one of the continent’s premier avant-garde cultural arts festivals • 140+ performances of dance, theater & music from around the world
Fairy Tales Int’l LGBT Film Festival
May 24-June 2, 2012
Calgary, AB, Canada
Pensacola Memorial Day Weekend
May 24-28, 2012
Pensacola, FL
many parties on beaches & in bars
Mondo Homo Dirty South
May 24-28, 2012
Atlanta, GA
queer-centric festival featuring music, dance, crafts, performance & more
Int’l Association of Country Western Dance Clubs Annual Convention
May 24-27, 2012
New Orleans, LA
also semi-annual conventions in March (Fort Lauderdale, FL) & October (San Francisco, CA)
Annual Gay Bowling Tournament
May 23-28, 2012
New York City, NY
check site for local tournaments throughout the year
Minnesota AIDS Walk
May 20, 2012
Minneapolis, MN
enjoy a 10K walk from Minnehaha Park & raise money for MN AIDS Project
Northwest Leather Celebration
May 18-20, 2012
San Jose, CA
host of the NW regional Master/slave contest
Inside Out: Toronto LGBT Film & Video Festival
May 17-27, 2012
Toronto, ON, Canada
Beach Bear Weekend
May 5-10, 2012
Fort Lauderdale, FL
get to the beach for a long weekend of dance parties, cocktails and great food • oh, and bears!
Purple Party
May 4-7, 2012
Dallas, TX
a weekend of dance parties & social events benefiting AIDS Services of Dallas
Women’s Fun Weekend
May 4-7, 2012
County Cork, Ireland
entertainment, sports, dance parties & more!
Blatino Oasis
May 4-6, 2012
Palm Springs, CA
pool parties, DJs & hot porn stars draw hot black & Latino men from across the country
Equality Forum
May 3-6, 2012
Philadelphia, PA
largest nat’l & int’l LGBT civil rights forum w/ panels, parties & special events
Aqua Girl
May 2-6, 2012
Miami Beach, FL
a weekend of hot women’s parties in Miami
April 2012
Mr LeatherMan Italy
April , 2012
Rome, Italy
hot weekend of leather events culminating in the election of Mr LeatherMan Italy • Mr Rubber Italy contest in October
Out in Africa
April , 2012
Cape Town, South Africa
the only film festival of its kind on the African continent • three 10-day festivals throughout the year • also August & October • also in Johannesburg
Philadelphia Black Gay Pride
April , 2012
Philadelphia, PA
a weekend of social & cultural activities • films, BBQ, spoken word, parties & more
Queensday
April 30, 2012
Amsterdam, Netherlands
huge street festival to celebrate what was originally the birthday of the Queen Mother
Girl Bar Dinah Shore Weekend
April 27-29, 2012
Las Vegas, NV
huge gathering of lesbians for mega dance parties, huge pool parties, comedy, national recording artists & yes, some golf watching • 5,000-8,000 attend • see website for ticket info • also www.girlbar.com • dinahshorevip@aol.com
AIDS Walk Miami
April 22, 2012
Miami Beach, FL
5K walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource
Rocky Mountain Olympus Leather
April 20-22, 2012
Salt Lake City, UT
leather competition • participants from Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho & Montana
London Lesbian Film Festival
April 20-22, 2012
London, ON, Canada
women only Fri-Sat, open to all on Sunday
Leather Leadership Conference
April 13-15, 2012
Nashville, TN
join us to develop & strengthen problem-solving & camaraderie in the leather community
White Party
April 6-9, 2012
Palm Springs, CA
spectacular live performances • top-notch talent • cutting-edge lighting & special effects
Rubbout
April 5-8, 2012
Vancouver, BC, Canada
annual party weekend of rubber & fetish for men
Easter 2012 Berlin
April 4-10, 2012
Berlin, Germany
annual leather & fetish weekend • German Mr Leather contest
March 2012
Boarding for Breast Cancer Board-a-thon
March , 2012
USA
help raise money & awareness for breast cancer • live music & pro exihibitions at ski resorts around the country
Sugarbear Weekend
March , 2012
Montreal, QC, Canada
Quebecois bear party with lots of maple syrup
Verzaubert Int’l Queer Film Festival
March , 2012
Berlin, Germany
screening in Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt & Munich • also fall screening in November
Out at the Movies
March , 2012
Canton, NY
LGBT film festival for Northern New York
Fusion
March , 2012
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles’ LGBT people of color film festival
Chicago Takes Off
March , 2012
Chicago, IL
burlesque show to fight HIV/AIDS in the Chicagoland area
International Ms Leather Contest
March 29-April 1, 2012
San Francisco, CA
contest • workshops • parties • vending
International Ms Bootblack Contest
March 29-April 1, 2012
San Francisco, CA
workshops • parties • vending • contest takes place the weekend of International Ms Leather weekend
OutBoard
March 27-April 1, 2012
Steamboat Springs, CO
annual lesbian/ gay snowboarding festival
Kraft Nabisco Golf Championship
March 26-April 11, 2012
Palm Springs, CA
previously known as the Dinah Shore Golf Championship
European Gay Ski Week
March 24-31, 2012
France
hit the slopes for European Gay Ski Week
The Black Party
March 24, 2012
New York City, NY
also BPX: Black Party Expo March 23-25 • www.blackpartyexpo.com
Together We Can
March 23-25, 2012
Detroit, MI
annual LGBT substance abuse conference
London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
March 23-April 1, 2012
London, England
grab your tickets for the largest LGBT film fest in Europe
Lake Tahoe WinterFest Gay & Lesbian Ski Week
March 4-11, 2012
Lake Tahoe, NV
world-class skiing • gay comedy • Lake Tahoe dinner/dance cruise
june 2012
Gary's Gay Test Event
june 6/1/2012, 2012
dallas, texas
big furry bears, oh wow!
February 2012
US & Int'l Mr Gay Competitions
February , 2012
Chicago, IL
also US Mr Gay Competition in Philadelphia, PA in November
Winter Party Festival
February 29-March 5, 2012
Miami Beach, FL
celebration & fundraiser for the LGBT community
Mardi Gras Film Festival
February , 2012
Sydney, Australia
Sydney film festival corresponds with massive Mardi Gras event
US & Int’l Mr Gay Competitions
February , 2012
Chicago, IL
also US Mr Gay Competition in Philadelphia, PA in November
West Coast Rubber Weekend
February , 2012
Palm Springs, CA
hot weekend dedicated to rubber, spandex, dive gear, BDSM
Vallarta Girl
February 16-20, 2012
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
dance parties, booze cruise, lots of fun in the sun
Sydney Gay Mardi Gras
February 12-March 4, 2012
Sydney, Australia
extravagant season of festivities, arts & culture, culminating in the parade & world-famous Mardi Gras party
WinterPRIDE: Whistler Gay Ski Week
February 5-12, 2012
Whistler, BC, Canada
annual gay/lesbian ski week • top-notch DJs & venues • popular destination 75 miles N of Vancouver
January 2012
Blue Ball
January , 2012
Philadelphia, PA
benefit wknd for the LGBT community highlighted by Saturday night dance at Nat’l Constitution Center • open to all lifestyles
Beef Dip: Int’l Leather & Bear Week
January 29-Feb 5, 2012
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
beach parties, BBQs & hot DJs • local tours • cruises • bring sunscreen!
Creating Change Conference
January 25-29, 2012
Baltimore, MD
for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people & allies seeking positive & enduring political & social change
Reelout Queer Film & Video Festival
January 23-Feb 4, 2012
Kingston, ON, Canada
celebrating the best of queer independent film & video
Southwest Leather Conference
January 20-22, 2012
Phoenix, AZ
workshops, vendors & fetish ball • MASTER/slave, Bootblack & Daddy/boy contests
Winter Rendezvous
January 18-22, 2012
Stowe, VT
annual gay ski week • skiing, winter sports & entertainment
Midsumma Festival
January 15-Feb 5, 2012
Melbourne, Australia
arts, culture & community
Bliss
January 15, 2012
San Francisco, CA
T-Dance featuring progressive house & trance music • fantastic DJs
La Fiesta de Los Osos
January 12-16, 2012
Tucson, AZ
a winter bear gathering in the warmth of the desert sun
June 0202
Folsom Street East
June 19, 0202
New York City, NY
New York City's answer to the famous San Francisco fetish street fair
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