https://www.sgn.org en-us 2026 Seattle Gay News 9/9/2026 EST https://www.sgn.org/rss https://www.sgn.org/story/158864/ https://www.sgn.org/story/158864/ From Saturday, October 18, 2025, to Saturday, January 10, 2026, the Seattle Public Library will host “Nuestra Euforia/Our Euphoria,” a showcase of curated works by local Trans and gender-nonconforming artists, and photography by local cultural bearers and icons. The showcase will feature artist Vaquero Azul, a Dos Espíritus, Mexican, Indigenous artist of Otomí Maya and Borikén lineage, who weaves moments of “euforia” by blending Charro culture and the theatrics of Queer fantasy aesthetics, “building spac Sun Oct 05 2025 13:44:47 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/158229/ https://www.sgn.org/story/158229/ Darran Bruce is a Seattle business owner and creator of The DJ Sessions, best known for its DJ truck that plays electronic dance music, primarily on Capitol Hill. On August 1 around 8 p.m., he and his employees reported being victims of property damage and hate speech from a still unidentified person while operating along Broadway... Wed Sep 17 2025 21:40:20 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/158179/ https://www.sgn.org/story/158179/ Nestled in the heart of West Seattle, Brent Archer has built a life and a career as dynamic and vibrant as the region he calls home. Brent’s inspiring journey from engineering student to acclaimed author of Gay contemporary romance exemplifies the transformative power of pursuing passions and embracing reinvention.  Tue Sep 16 2025 21:05:25 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/158178/ https://www.sgn.org/story/158178/ On August 17, Lesbians across Seattle unbuttoned their vests, hooked on their comically large carabiners, and headed to Cal Anderson Park for the first-ever “Performative Lesbian Contest.”  Tue Sep 16 2025 21:00:15 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/158177/ https://www.sgn.org/story/158177/ Along Rainier Avenue, on the strip running from Little Saigon down to Renton, a collection of Seattle’s best spots are interlaced among the big-box chain stores. Near the intersection with Genesee Street in Columbia City, hidden behind an otherwise unassuming exterior, sits a budding latenight community oasis: Cedar Tea House. Tue Sep 16 2025 20:42:27 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/158176/ https://www.sgn.org/story/158176/ Reading his memoir, I Was Better Last Night, brought all this rushing back. It’s not just a book; it’s a window into the life of a man who has shaped theater, challenged norms, and lived a life as bold and unapologetic as his work.  Tue Sep 16 2025 20:29:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/158175/ https://www.sgn.org/story/158175/ Richard Vyse is considered one of the most revered names in Gay erotica. His art delves into profound themes of identity and sexuality, offering viewers a raw and mesmerizing perspective on intimacy. With a distinctive style that blends traditional painting techniques with contemporary overtones, Vyse’s works challenge societal norms and amplify masculinity. Tue Sep 16 2025 20:10:12 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/158174/ https://www.sgn.org/story/158174/ The last line of the lyrics to rising Seattle-based band Fox Cult’s latest single, “City of Rust,” echoes a sentiment often evoked by those who reflect on the history of the city’s punk scene. Far from its heyday in the early 1990s, when Seattle itself seemed a center of counterculture, new-millennium punks, and moody grunge rockers, today’s metropolis feels alien. Tue Sep 16 2025 19:54:17 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/157945/ https://www.sgn.org/story/157945/ The last time a Red Sonja adaptation hit theaters was in the infamous yet still fascinatingly rewatchable 1985 effort starring Brigitte Nielsen in the title role and Arnold Schwarzenegger as her determined compatriot Kalidor. Since then, while there’s been constant talk of a redo, it’s taken four full decades to finally see the light of day, after veteran action director M.J. Basset and screenwriter Tasha Huo finally got the assignment. Wed Sep 10 2025 16:42:33 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/157941/ https://www.sgn.org/story/157941/ Pride Month may be behind us, but summer events aren’t slowing down quite yet. Labor Day is right around the corner, ushering in another last-minute round of travel, connection, and reasons to stay tuned in to our bodies and our health. And this moment, nestled between big gatherings and late-season plans, is as good a time as any to talk about mpox, not just as statistics or case counts but as something real and lived. Wed Sep 10 2025 12:34:31 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/157914/ https://www.sgn.org/story/157914/ For two months, Mia Larotonda has been fighting a legal battle to have her Transgender fiancée’s burial rites honored in accordance with her gender identity. On July 9, Ms. Indigo Greene, aka Alice Alexandra Greene, was reportedly found by Larotonda in their Seattle home, alongside units from the Seattle Police Department and the King County Medical Examiner (KCME), after taking her own life... Tue Sep 09 2025 23:09:08 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/157668/ https://www.sgn.org/story/157668/ Seattle native Pearl Mei Lam is doing what many people only dream of: she’s directing and starring in her own, self-produced movie, titled Wild Ragerz, her biggest project yet, heralding the arrival of a new voice in Seattle’s film scene. Wed Sep 03 2025 14:50:04 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/157667/ https://www.sgn.org/story/157667/ If you’ve been around the internet long enough, you’ve probably seen a photo of a sad-looking kiddie pool filled with plastic balls in an even sadder-looking empty room. But what you might not know is that photo is from the original DashCon, a convention designed by and for Tumblr users. Wed Sep 03 2025 14:44:22 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/157657/ https://www.sgn.org/story/157657/ In 2008, American Idol became a battleground of three Davids. One, David Hernandez, was voted off too soon, leaving fans in shock. But the real drama unfolded in the finale, where the “other Davids” — edgy rocker David Cook and the sweet, boyish David Archuleta — went head-tohead. It was a nail-biting showdown, with Cook ultimately taking the crown. But for Archuleta, that moment was only the beginning of a much deeper and more personal journey. Wed Sep 03 2025 11:02:11 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/157616/ https://www.sgn.org/story/157616/ On August 30, a concert for Christian nationalist musician Sean Feucht was expected to take place at Cal Anderson Park. This outraged many in the Queer community, particularly those who had the spring Mayday USA protests fresh in their minds, leading some to tag the park with messages disparaging far-right groups. Tue Sep 02 2025 13:40:34 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/157461/ https://www.sgn.org/story/157461/ Watoto is a religious organization based in Uganda, founded in 1984 by Gary Skinner, an evangelical missionary born in Zimbabwe and raised in Canada, and his spouse Marylin. It has faced over a decade of anti-LGBTQIA+ and human rights abuse allegations. Sat Aug 30 2025 14:16:44 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/157389/ https://www.sgn.org/story/157389/ Want to gawk at something you’ve never seen before? Consider checking out Cannonball Arts, an experimental music and arts venue that recently opened in the Belltown neighborhood, on the corner of Third Avenue and Virginia Street. Wed Aug 27 2025 16:48:26 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/157382/ https://www.sgn.org/story/157382/ For five years, Seattle-based fashion designer Bryce Rail has hosted Pride Fashion Week, a runway show that uplifts the Queer community and promotes gender diversity and inclusivity. The event also raises money for Lambert House, a local LGBTQ+ youth community center, through a silent auction... Wed Aug 27 2025 15:58:20 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/157381/ https://www.sgn.org/story/157381/ Ushering in the autumn breeze and its turning leaves, just like with school, theaters too have a rhythm that picks up in the fall. An odd congruence has two new-to-us plays by Keiko Green, an ex-local playwright and national up-and-comer: Hells Canyon and Exotic Deadly. You might want to catch them both! In addition, here are some of the exciting offerings on local stages to consider attending, in order of premiere date... Wed Aug 27 2025 14:14:40 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) https://www.sgn.org/story/157380/ https://www.sgn.org/story/157380/ Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, the team behind Drive-Away Dolls, return with their second Lesbian black comedy starring Margaret Qualley in as many years, Honey Don’t! — a James M. Cain meets Dashiell Hammett neo noir (with a healthy dash of Lana and Lilly Wachowski’s Bound) that belligerently refuses to follow narrative convention... Wed Aug 27 2025 14:00:51 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)