You very well may have uncovered a truer you thanks to John Cameron Mitchell. Maybe it happened while you were experiencing some kind of divine queer intervention through soul-searching heroine Hedwig Robinson, who comes into [...]
With its unique blend of poetry, music and personal testimonials of black gay men living their authentic truths in 1980s America, Marlon Riggs' "Tongues Untied" stood out among documentaries of the day both in its [...]
Between the cake, photographers, floral arrangements and wedding attire on display at the 9th annual Between The Lines Wedding, Home and Life Expo on Sunday, Oct. 13, Dearborn's The Henry, Autograph Collection hotel felt transformed into a unique celebration of both marriage and equality.
New Orleans-based rapper and bounce music ambassador Big Freedia is a hip-hop artist who is changing the game. Her website describes her style best, characterizing it as "call-and-response lyrics over rapid-fire beats and booty-shaking." And [...]
Support Metro Detroit's LGBTQ community at the Affirmations LGBTQ community center on Saturday, Oct. 26. That's when Affirmations will host its annual Fall Fling event to familiarize the community with the center, its programs and [...]
Cocktails and costumes collide at Royal Oak's Hallowcrawl: the annual Halloween pub crawl across the city's downtown. Held on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 6 p.m., tickets start at $20 and include Halloween-themed swag, [...]
Held at Mt. Clemens' Emerald Theatre, those looking for a chance to try out their costumes on a spooky night out before Halloween can come to the 2nd annual '80s Zombie Prom & Costume Ball. [...]
At this point, "American Idol" is a mere footnote in Adam Lambert’s undaunted, venturesome, decade-long career. It was 2009 when Lambert astonished gays and moms with his confident strut and those sky-high notes, ultimately giving [...]
The ICON Detroit Leather Weekend is a celebration of leather culture and history in the Detroit community and it’s back for a fifth installment next week. Three nights of events begin on Friday, Oct. 18, at Menjos nightclub for a meet-and-greet. On Saturday the fun continues with the Mr. ICON Detroit Leather 2020 contest at the Marble Bar. The weekend concludes on Sunday afternoon with a pig tea at the Hayloft Saloon.
Hamtramck — For the second year in a row, Planet Ant Theatre will recognize National Coming Out Day with the Second Annual Live Out Fest: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Identity & Freedom. The four-day festival takes place Oct. 10 through 13 across Planet Ant’s performance venues in Hamtramck: The Planet Ant Black Box Theater, Ant Hall and Ghost Light Bar.
By Romeo San Vicente Cynthia Nixon joins cast of 'The Gilded Age' Now that you’ve seen the "Downton Abbey" movie are you ready for the prequel? Because "DA" creator Julian Fellowes is moving to HBO [...]
British pop singer Natasha Bedingfield first made it on international music scene with the release of her debut album "Unwritten." Since then, she's gained a massive fanbase across the world and is now debuting her [...]
Music and Halloween spookiness collides at The Crofoot in Pontiac during the Creepy Cheapy Double Feature. Starting on Friday, Oct. 15, attendees can expect "a meticulously curated lineup of live bands will take over three [...]
On Monday, Nov. 4, fans can gear up to hear Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney play new sounds from their latest album "The Center Won't Hold," released four years since the band's critically [...]
It’s 8:30 in Italy, and maybe if Mika didn’t feel so deeply connected to his new album he’d just want to go to bed. But the sparky glam-pop performer doesn’t mind my before-bed call; in [...]
An overflowing crowd of hundreds filled the Pittmann-Puckett Gallery at the Affirmations LGBTQ center in Ferndale on Sunday. The occasion: a celebration of the life and work of artist and longtime Between The Lines columnist [...]
On Friday, Oct. 11, at the One Night Stans Comedy Club, fans of games and drag queens alike can come together for a night of fun. The event is hosted by Kara Coraci and will [...]
From 3 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, Detroiters can get in their favorite scary, silly, sexy or downright spooky costumes and join their friends on a bar crawl through Greektown. Early bird pricing [...]
Hosted by the Pontiac Creative Arts Center and the Oakland University Gender & Sexuality Center, Kaleidoscope of Expression is a celebration of LGBTQ artistry. LGBTQ artists from across Michigan and beyond have submitted art of [...]
The “Miss Congeniality” is your pageant dyke. A “Speed” dyke can effectively drive a 40-foot transit bus. And witchy lesbians can all see themselves represented in “Practical Magic.” Who knew that the best way for [...]
By Romeo San Vicente Jane Lynch and Cyndi Lauper really want a 'Golden Girls' reboot You’ve seen "Shark Tank," so you know what a “pitch” is. No? OK, it’s when you’re a screenwriter and your [...]
Black Girls CODE Detroit is hosting a Learn to Code a Robot with SmartGurlz event. On Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wayne State University. During this workshop participants will explore [...]
Eastern Market Brewing Company is calling all donut fans with samples, beer, coffee and more at Donut Fest Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 6. Find out more about the event online at eventbrite.com. THe Eastern Market [...]
This fall twin musicians Tegan and Sara are not only releasing their ninth studio album "HEY, I'M JUST LIKE YOU," they'll be releasing their memoir, too "HIGH SCHOOL." The book will fill readers in on [...]
Kristin Chenoweth likes to say that if it can’t be explained, it must be the unicorns. Why does she have so many gay fans? Well, you’re only partially right if you thought it was because [...]
Between regularly appearing on Comedy Central, developing a web series, writing for shows like Netflix's "Big Mouth," raising a child and an upcoming debut as a TV doctor in "Carol's Second Act" (premiering Sept. 26 [...]
DEARBORN — Since marriage equality became the law of the land in 2015, LGBTQ people have been seeking equality-minded vendors who want to do business with them. Backlash from a minority of companies has put the national spotlight on this issue, driving it all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, where arguments now rage on the legality of discrimination in providing services like baking cakes and photography.
Staying motivated at work when the chips are down isn’t easy. You feel deflated, like a failure, maybe even afraid you’ll lose your job.
On Thursday, Sept. 26, Keller Williams Realty is hosting an event for anyone interested in becoming a realtor. This seminar aims to provide attendees with a better understanding of the industry and the tools needed [...]
Those looking to buy their first home, fix up an existing one or move out of their existing housing arrangement are encouraged to attend the MSHDA Detroit Wayne County Housing and Resource Fair. This event [...]
Trisha Yearwood has never cared what the country community thought of her LGBTQ allyship, so why start now? The country music icon, who has lent her robust and emotionally resonant mezzo-soprano to hit songs like [...]
Real Estate professionals from across the state will come together on Friday, Oct. 25, to hear top real estate executives to learn more about the business. This event is hosted by the Michigan Real Estate [...]
At this point in his life, Charles Alexander is a venerable institution in Detroit’s LGBTQ community. A look at the 83-year-old artist and activist's achievements and the significance of his contributions to the community are [...]
A mix of denim, leather goods, swimwear and boldly printed tops, Untied on Woodward is a menswear boutique that encourages shoppers to ditch the formalities and embrace a sleeker take on the laid-back look. It's [...]
By Romeo San Vicente This is not a drill: There’s a new 'Matrix' movie on the way Neo and Trinity! The red pills that those unpleasant internet dudes keep going on and on about (incorrectly)! [...]
A fall festival for dogs and dog-lovers alike, Barktoberfest also features locally brewed craft beer and music. Happening on Sunday, Sept. 15, the festival encourages attendees to bring their dogs, a friend and enjoy the [...]
On Monday, Sept. 16, and Tuesday, Sept. 17, Patti Smith will perform at the Royal Oak Music Theatre. The internationally known and Grammy Award-winning artist has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of [...]
Danielle Balbuena is a singer and rapper who is best-known by fans as 070 Shake. A part of the musical collective 070, Balbuena contributed to the mixtape "The 070 Project: Chapter 1" and has since [...]
When Natasha Bedingfield found fame in 2004, what would become of the world was, as she sings on the hit song that established her pop-star status, “still unwritten.” Now if only it could be re-written, [...]
On Saturday, Sept. 7, Grammy Award-nominated rapper, singer and songwriter Tyler, the Creator will make his way to Detroit's Masonic Temple. On this tour he will share music from his latest album "Igor." Find out [...]
Famed also for his work with The Visions, Ezra Furman is also a solo musician who has released and contributed to dozens of albums over the course of his career. Now heading to El Club [...]
On Thursday, Sept. 26, the Ruth Ellis Center will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2019 VOICES Gala. The Center's signature event, the VOICES Gala is a fundraiser that provides critical funding to its operations [...]
By Romeo San Vicente 'Skate Kitchen,' meet 'Betty' It’s entirely possible that you missed 2018’s low-key indie charmer "Skate Kitchen," the one about a teenage girl who finds community with an all-female skateboard crew. It [...]
Breakups hit hard. Some hit harder than others. For Alyse Vellturo, better-known by fans as pronoun, three years after she broke up with her ex-girlfriend and it's still much of the creative fuel for her first full-length album "i'll show you stronger."
Bianca Del Rio is in Stockholm on her "It’s Jester Joke" comedy tour, still subject to the fraught human realities of traveling despite her top-tier queen status. And packing – don’t remind her. “As a [...]
Album release week has Shura, synth-pop’s “lesbian pope,” feeling like "Ice Age" squirrel Scrat, whose acorn keeps getting away from him. “The acorn is representative of my well-being, my sanity,” says the 30-year-old British musician. [...]
Netflix continues to create original LGBTQ-focused programming and the latest addition is "Styling Hollywood." The show follows the lives and careers of husbands Jason Bolden and Adair Curtis of JSN Studio. While Bolden stays busy styling A-list stars for the red carpet, Adair runs the couple’s interior design firm.
Famed author of "Rubyfruit Jungle" and social and animal rights activist Rita Mae Brown is set to make an appearance at The Saugatuck Center for the Arts on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. Joining her is bestselling Michigan author and resident Wade Rouse.
This festival is an Oakland County staple, featuring over 200 performances by artists across nine stages, a fine arts show and local cuisine from favorite restaurants across Metro Detroit. Last year, the festival attracted over [...]
By Romeo San Vicente Viola Davis sings the blues The Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role went to Viola Davis for the 2016 film adaptation of August Wilson’s "Fences." [...]
