A traditional wine pairing dinner at a favorite restaurant may seem out of bounds right now due to the constraints brought on by the novel coronavirus pandemic, but Royal Oak’s Café Muse has found a [...]
Few forces in the world are as powerful or as visceral as the reaction one has to great music. Regardless of genre, when either words, melody or both align the right way, emotions of all kinds can be stirred — not least of which being love. That's why Austin-based nonprofit The W'All chose the month of love to launch its LGBTQ-focused campaign of inclusion.
For more than a decade, the Dirty Show has been considered one of the largest and most important erotic art exhibitions on the planet. Each year, the exhibit features hundreds of quality erotic works, in virtually every imaginable media, from all over the world. It has become an immersive experience, with world-class performance artists on the stage and in the audience.
The Forum Foundation has been working for decades to provide educational forums for students and scholarships, too. Now on Friday, Feb. 21, it will be hosting its Valentine's Ball. This event is a great way [...]
So often Valentine's Day centers around giving love to others, but this year a combination event sponsored by The Ruth Ellis Center and Queen of Cups Burlesque flips that idea on its head. The Burlesque: Love Yourself True inaugural event happening this Feb. 14 at The Motown Mansion encourages everyone, and especially women, to take time to love themselves.
By Jessica Trotter The romance genre is a billion dollar plus industry and it’s finally starting to look like there’s a little something for everyone. That includes new adult — post high school/early college protagonists [...]
The other morning I was standing in the checkout lane behind a man who was buying two Valentine's Day cards, each curiously turned faced down. The checkout clerk proclaimed "What a gentleman!" Jokingly, I added [...]
1.) Chippendales — Interested in spicing up your evening? Join the audience for the Chippendales' 2018: About Last Night Tour. Seen by more than 2 million people annually, the exotic dance show is the perfect [...]
'Porn to Be a Star' Play Coming to Menjos in Detroit "Get ready to get Harder!" That’s the slogan for Chris Harder’s play, "Porn to Be a Star," directed by Obie Award-winning performer and playwright [...]
WUSSY Magazine has recently published "The Sex Issue" featuring queer, non-binary artist Shamir. The 120-page issue includes a spread and interview with the singer as well as work from more than 400 queer photographers, illustrators, [...]
From $10 trinkets with zip to big-ticket items that inspire LGBTQ togetherness (and nakedness), these are the gifts to give for Love’s big hurrah. Beyoncé Pencil Set Tell him “Boy, Hi!” with this Beyoncé-inspired five-pack [...]
Bump “Go to the gym more” down a notch on your list of New Year’s resolutions and move “Have better sex” up one. Here’s how to fulfill that promise to yourself. 1. Avoid using sex [...]
This Valentine's Day, it's all about handmade and hand-delivered, according to Sadie Quagliotto, marketing director for Blumz by JR Designs. "Valentine's Day gifts are supposed to be special, not just something you scoop at the [...]
BY BTL STAFF DETROIT - Valentine's Day is for pets, too. That's why PetCalls is hosting a fun Valentine's Day mixer for friends and pets on Feb. 14 at the Museum for Contemporary Art Detroit [...]
By Keith Orr We associate two times of the year with love: Valentine's Day and spring. Usually we are in the midst of a deep freeze on Valentine's Day. Yet as I write this in [...]
It's always a good time to celebrate love. Especially on Valentine's Day, and especially with wild animal sex. The Detroit Zoo's "Love Gone Wild" is one of many options for LGBTs looking to do that [...]
This Valentine's Day, with the spotlight on the Sochi Winter Olympics, LUSH Cosmetics has joined with All Out to champion everyone's right to love and stand with all citizens who are calling on the Russian [...]
By Shelby Clark A grassroots LGBTQ organization has recently swept the Detroit event scene: Women's Entertainment Team, also known as W.E.T. Detroit. The group, founded by Noura B. and Raz, has worked to create events [...]
By Shelby Clark Looking for a specifically LGBT Valentine's Day event, with the added benefit of helping a good cause? The Ozone House works to benefit their "Kicked Out Fund" with "Home Sweet Home: A [...]
By Shelby Clark Feeling dull and lifeless in this seemingly unending winter? Pamper yourself while supporting a good cause at "Primp for your Partner." Azenza Salon of Birmingham will be hosting the event in order [...]
Photo: Kaylin Idora Editor's Note: The story previously referenced Roxi D'Lite as a drag queen; she is not. She's a female burlesque performer, and just as fabulous as a drag queen. Thanks for taking [...]
With love and lust in the air this Valentine's Day, it's important for readers to know how to stay safe when meeting people they don't know from the internet. Equality Michigan offers the following tips [...]
By Jerome Stuart Nichols As with most matters of the heart, the love and intimate connection you share in a romantic relationship is enough of a gift on its own. But - to keep things [...]
