Inside Grindr's Quest to Become the First Global Gay Lifestyle Brand
To most gay men, Grindr is known as the world’s premiere dick pic delivery service. But lately, the company’s executives, programmers, and PR soldiers have been hard at work to shift the app’s…
New subway station has public art rarely seen: A gay couple
The sight of two men holding hands is far from uncommon, but a mural of two men doing just that is showing up in an unusual place — on the walls of a…
Gay bars are under threat but not from the obvious attackers
DAPHNE SUMTIMEZ, a drag queen, dances so vigorously that it looks as if she might bring the low-slung ceiling down. It is the last Friday night of This N That, a gay dive…
In New York, Art Tours Uptown, Downtown and Beyond
With its world-famous museums and dozens of galleries displaying works by both established and up-and-coming artists, New York City is home to a vibrant arts scene, and several new tours are a way…
New exhibition traces history of gay bear community
A new exhibition at the GLBT History Museum will feature the work of cartoonist Fran Frisch as a starting point for exploring the history of the bear community, a subculture that developed in…
Castro’s Mix thrives on neighborhood-bar vibes
The Mix looks especially festive this time of year. Inside the Castro district bar, there are Christmas stockings affixed behind the pool table, and hanging mobiles that read “Ho Ho Ho.” The enclosed…
The magic of Provincetown in new Stonewall Museum exhibit
Like a New England lighthouse, the small Cape Cod town of Provincetown has beckoned artists and gay and lesbian visitors for decades. A new exhibit called “The Lure of Provincetown,” opening Dec. 16…
8 Places That Are Perfect for a Winter Weekend Getaway
Enjoy a change of scenery in these convenient escapes across the country. While some people prefer to hibernate through the winter season to beat the seasonal blues and icy weather, this time of…
Stay & Play: Palm Springs, California
In the 1920s, many Hollywood movie studios had a clause written into stars’ contracts stating that an actor could venture no further away than a two-hour drive in case they were needed on…
Will gay and lesbian neighborhoods resurge?
The election of Donald Trump portends—if not darker days—certainly more gloomy days ahead for America’s LGBT community. President-elect Trump’s proposed policy agenda seems designed to marginalize minority groups, and Vice President-elect Pence has…