In a world craving bold new heroes, Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-Shero struts onto the scene in six-inch heels, glitter blazing, and heart fully exposed. Premiering on TVOD platforms June 17, this vibrant animated musical fantasy is more than just a groundbreaking celebration of drag—it’s a love letter to queer resilience, chosen family, and the power of personal transformation.

As spring turns to summer, the cosmic energy encourages us to blossom—loudly, proudly, and unapologetically. May and June bring the glittery vibes of self-celebration, deeper connections, and transformative truths. It’s a powerful season for embracing your queer identity in all its fluid, brilliant forms.

The second annual Las Vegas PRIDE Bar Hop was a tremendous success! Over seventy-five participants joined Las Vegas PRIDE on April 5, for the only local queer bar crawl in Southern Nevada! With a quick survey of the rowdy bunch, at least 50% of our guests were first-time virgins at a bar crawl with Las Vegas PRIDE.

Located at the edge of Chinatown and just around the corner from Area 15, Las Vegas Mannequins is just as mysterious as any local curiosity shop. Running about a block along the beginning of West Desert Inn, with its massive colorful façade and two or three dark three-dimensional figures climbing up the outer wall, we find Las Vegas Mannequins.

Amidst numerous attacks on trans individuals like me who simply want to live our lives as our true selves, the latest battle of the constant culture wars has focused on our ability to participate in sports. While we make up a small portion of the general population and an even smaller portion of professional athletes, policymakers, legislators, and anti-LGBTQ+ activist groups are campaigning to erase our existence in sports.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG and GONE! It lasted 2 days, and now we sweat with the onset of summer, just days after the Easter Bunny popped his carrot! Well, at least something is popping up between the lilies and the bushes! You cannot imagine the emails that I have been receiving! Last month, I even received an email from the STATE PRISON. He wanted my recipe for cherry pie……ALLEGEDLY. “TIME FOR T!”

As we travel back into Nye County for 2025, we will celebrate five amazing years of Pahrump PROUD! Originally the brainchild of Jim McCoy, immediate friends Craig Bohannon and James Davis jumped in to make the event one of the first annual National Pride month (June) celebrations in Pahrump Valley. This year, in conjunction with the Southern Nevada Association of PRIDE, Inc., Pahrump PROUD will become Pahrump PRIDE.

The vitality and livelihood of queer-based community groups in Southern Nevada is more important now than ever. The Southern Nevada Association of PRIDE Inc. is continually dedicated to the outreach and support of such groups, even though they are miles away from the bright lights in Las Vegas.

We were excited to spend an evening at the new Stubborn Seed Restaurant in The District at Resorts World, offering modern American cuisine. This is one of the latest additions to the resort and is well worth the time to enjoy a relaxed evening in a great establishment.

When I think of my experiences with sports, I think about the Arthritis Camp, located at the YMCA’s Camp Marston in San Diego County. I started going to this camp during my early teen years. When it was introduced to me, I remember thinking, “Some stupid camp for kids with arthritis…no thank you.”

Throughout history, LGBTQ+ athletes have broken barriers, defied societal norms, and paved the way for greater inclusion in sports. Despite facing discrimination, lack of representation, and even threats to their careers, these trailblazers have fearlessly challenged the status quo. Here are some of the most significant LGBTQ+ firsts in sports history, showcasing the courage and perseverance of athletes who have made an indelible impact.

Olympic Champion-turned-keynote speaker Connor Fields certainly knows how to deliver an opening line. “I was the best in the world at a sport that people care about for one day every four years.”

Are you ready to be a Las Vegas PRIDE Ambassador? We are seeking the next generation of individuals who can “Walk the walk and talk the talk!”

Every June, there are so many PRIDE celebrations around the world! When selecting PRIDE events to support, PRIDE products to purchase, and brands sharing rainbows, find out where the support goes and who it supports.

As International Women’s Day approaches, the celebration of inclusivity and self-care takes center stage with the return of Know Other Festival. Taking place from May 8-11, 2025, in the picturesque Jacumba Hot Springs, California, this unique festival reaffirms its commitment to fostering a safe and affirming space for LGBTQIA+ women, trans, non-binary, and gender-fluid individuals.

As winter melts into spring, the cosmos stirs up a season of awakening, transformation, and radical self-expression. Whether you’re planting the seeds of new beginnings or basking in the glow of personal revelations, these months encourage you to embrace your queer magic fully.

As winter fades and the world awakens in color, spring offers the perfect opportunity for renewal, not just for our spaces but for ourselves. Just as we declutter closets and refresh our homes, this season invites us to examine our identities, values, and the ways we navigate the world as queer individuals.

Before diving in, a spoiler warning: this piece contains details about Majestic Repertory’s production of Cabaret, now playing in the Arts District. Inspired by the writings of queer author Christopher Isherwood, Cabaret transports audiences to Berlin between 1929 and 1933—a city of unrestrained hedonism and artistic freedom, soon to be crushed by the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party.

Welcome Back Sweeties! Here we are with another in-depth, intellectual, and witty advice column from Auntie Norma, our very own In-House advice guru. Do you remember? You, the reader, send in the questions, and Norma will try her best to answer with wit, knowledge, and charm. No subject is off limits unless it is illegal, immoral, or just downright stupid! (i.e., Are Cadbury eggs really from chickens?)

Las Vegas PRIDE was thrilled to host its very first PRIDE Community Mixer, creating a fun and vibrant evening for the community to come together. The Portal at AREA15 set the perfect backdrop, but it was the warmth, joy, and positivity brought by the attendees that truly made the event shine.

Singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer Mike Maimone is set to release his latest single, “On My Way,” on March 7. This heartfelt track is the first glimpse into his forthcoming LP, Guess What? I Love You, is a deeply personal project dedicated to his late husband, renowned PR guru Howard Bragman.

Red Dress 2025, set for Saturday, March 22, 2025, is not just another event on the Las Vegas calendar. It is the heart and soul of a community that has been thriving, evolving, and coming together for two decades, and it’s all for a cause that remains at the forefront of their work: fighting HIV/AIDS and ensuring that those who need help have access to the life-saving care they deserve.

Early into adulthood, I realized a few things about independent living. Due to my physical disability, I knew I didn’t want to live alone. I need help occasionally, like opening a jar. In an emergency, I’d need someone to call for help if I couldn’t do it myself.

Women’s History Month is a time to honor and reflect on the contributions of women throughout history. Among them, LGBTQIA+ women—including trans women, non-binary individuals, and gender non-conforming people—have played crucial roles in shaping activism, arts, and culture. Their stories, often overlooked or erased, deserve recognition and celebration. Here, we spotlight some of these trailblazers who have paved the way for future generations.

As March 31st approaches, communities across the globe prepare to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). This day serves as both a celebration of transgender people and a call to action, recognizing the resilience and strength of trans individuals while acknowledging the persistent challenges they face.