For 42 years, Wicked Queer LGBTQ film fest stays forever bold

This year’s Wicked Queer, Boston’s LGBTQ+ film festival, boasts a feature documentary about iconic lesbian experimental filmmaker Barbara Hammer. an indie romance starring British...

Connecticut’s Jon Orsini balances acting career with wellness practice

“ How do we tell stories that reach people with limited scope, to get them to open up or change? ” Jon Orsini Connecticut resident Jon...

On the Waterfront

The live-work-play vision behind Fan Pier on Boston’s Seaport When Richard Martini looks out across Boston Harbor from Fan Pier, he doesn’t just see a...

Lexington parent sues town schools over LGBTQ-inclusive picture books

The father of a Lexington, Massachusetts kindergartner is suing the town's school district over the inclusion of books with LGBTQ+ themes that he says...

Bay State Senate passes bill to limit book bans in public schools, libraries

The Massachusetts Senate last week passed, "An Act Regarding Free Expression" (S.2338), legislation to limit bans on books and other materials from schools and...

Lam Dance Works debuts ‘Act II: An Intimate Evening of Dance’ on Nov. 15

Internationally acclaimed dancer John Lam, who concluded a distinguished 21-year tenure as a principal with Boston Ballet in spring 2024, announces the launch of his...

Boston Gay Men’s Chorus: ‘Holigays’ | Dec. 6, 12–14 & 21, 2025

The 300-voices-strong toast of the town is once again bringing festive cheer to New England this Dec. with its signature mix of heartfelt harmonies...

Lam Dance Works debuts ‘Act II: An Intimate Evening of Dance – Where Tradition Inspires Transformation,’ on Nov. 15

Internationally acclaimed dancer John Lam, who concluded a distinguished 21-year tenure as a principal with Boston Ballet in spring 2024, announces the launch of his...

Federal judge rules in favor of arts orgs based in RI, MA in free speech case

The Theater Offensive in Boston and Rhode Island Latino Arts are among four arts organizations that recently won a lawsuit against the National Endowment...

Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival takes final curtain call

The 20th edition of the Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival, themed “Last Call” and running September 25–28, will be its final season. It’s certainly...

Corey O’Brien ‘The Red Tour’ | Sept. 19, 2025

In today’s unfunny political climate, sharing a laugh is an act of resistance. Too often, though, progressive comedians are afraid to get political on...

Love Your Labels’ Queer AF fashion show returns to Worcester Sept. 5

There’s nothing superficial about fashion. After all, clothes are a big part of how we present ourselves to the world, construct our identity and...

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte vetoes two anti-LGBTQ+ bills

New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte last week vetoed a pair of anti-LGBTQ+ bills pushed through by her fellow Republican legislators, along with three other...

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Why LGBTQ individuals need to participate in the 2020 US Census

If LGBTQ people aren't counted in the 2020 US Census, then we just don't count when it comes to vital public support. That's the message...

Outright Vermont draws hundreds to 2019 Queer and Allied Youth Summit

More than 250 youth and school staff advisors from 50 middle and high schools from 72 towns across Vermont participated in the 13th annual...

Governor Baker signs trans-inclusive public accommodations bill into law

"Massachusetts is now the 1st state this year—& the 18th in the nation—to pass full #trans protections! #TransBillMA." The tweet rang out from Freedom Massachusetts...

Anti-transgender advocates collect enough signatures for 2018 ballot question repeal

The anti-transgender advocacy group Keep Massachusetts safe has collected enough signatures to put a referendum question on the 2018 ballot asking voters to repeal the...