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Utah's media for the LGBTQ+ community since 2004.
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A new queer volleyball league is coming to Salt Lake.
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OutLoud Sports launches queer volleyball league in SLC
Utah's magazine for the LGBTQ and ally community
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December 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Our Dec. 2025 issue is now live!
Holiday Shopping Guide, Queer Guide to Kilby Court Block Party, Derek Kitchen campaign for U.S. House, Utah World AIDS Day, Utah LGBTQ+ election results, Salt Lake Men's Choir's Dennis McCracken's last Christmas concert

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QSaltLake Magazine | Issue 378 | December 2025
Holiday Shopping Guide, Queer Guide to Kilby Court Block Party, Derek Kitchen announces campaign for U.S. House, Utah World AIDS Day, Utah LGBTQ+ election results, Salt Lake Men's Choir Artistic Direc
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November 26, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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@hrc.org flew to Salt Lake City to launch the 2025 Municipality Equality Index as the city returns to a perfect score.

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SLC returns to 100 score in HRC Municipality Equality Index
Utah's magazine for the LGBTQ and ally community
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November 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Former state senator, Salt Lake City councilmember, and LGBTQ+ civil rights figure Derek Kitchen officially launched his campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives

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Derek Kitchen enters race for Congress
Former state senator, Salt Lake City councilmember, and LGBTQ+ civil rights figure Derek Kitchen officially launched his campaign for the U.S. House.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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The first category of the annual FABBY Awards - our readers' choice awards - is now LIVE at forms.gle/AHDxkoxu9s22...
Fabby Awards 2025 Ballot — RESTAURANTS
Our Readers’ Choice Awards. Please vote for at least 10 categories to validate your ballot. One ballot per person. You may update your ballot at a later time. Complete by Dec. 1, 2025 You may vote for...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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LGBTQ+ candidates and @EqualityUtah endorsees show mixed early election results in Utah municipal races www.qsaltlake.com/news/2025/11...
LGBTQ+ candidates and Equality Utah endorsees show mixed early results in Utah municipal races
Utah's magazine for the LGBTQ and ally community
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November 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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The SunTrapp closed its doors on October 31, management announced Friday, citing the financial impact of ongoing worker protests tied to a stalled unionization process, halted in part due to the ongoing government shutdown.
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SunTrapp announces closure
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November 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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QSaltLake Magazine and LiveNation are giving you the chance to win 2 tickets to Morrissey at The Union Event Center on October 4.
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Win tickets to Morrissey, Oct. 4 at The Union
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September 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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October 2025 issue is live.
Guide to the Utah Queer Film Festival, Armed Queers, Ermiya Faenaeian and the FBI, Micheal Repp, LGBTQ+ groups in Utah respond to safety concerns, Twinless, Salt Lake City Leather Pride, Pride of Southern Utah
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QSaltLake Magazine | Issue 376 | October 2025
Guide to the Utah Queer Film Festival, Armed Queers, Ermiya Faenaeian and the FBI, Michael Repp, LGBTQ+ groups in Salt lake respond to safety concerns after Charlie Kirk Murder, Twinless, Salt Lake Ci
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September 23, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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The Utah Pride Center is bringing its message of visibility and inclusion northward with Brigham City Pride in the Park, a free, family-friendly celebration today, from noon to 6 p.m. at Horsley Park (560 S. Main St.).

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Brigham City Pride happens today
The Utah Pride Center is bringing its message of visibility and inclusion northward with Brigham City Pride in the Park, a free, family-friendly celebration set for Saturday, Sept. 20, from noon to 6 ...
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September 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Micheal Repp, former manager of Salt Lake City's LGBTQ+ bar The SunTrapp and co-owner of Club Verse, died Saturday, September 6, at his home. He was 52. His husband, Riley Richter, was at his side.

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Micheal Repp, formally of Sun-Trapp and Club Verse, dies at 52
Micheal Repp, former manager and owner of two Salt Lake City LGBTQ+ bars, died Saturday, September 6, at his home. He was 52. His husband, Riley Richter, was at his side.
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September 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Classical music under the stars 🌙✨ Intermezzo Chamber Music Series in Grand America’s Courtyard Gardens every Sunday in Sept. 🎶🍷

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Intermezzo Chamber Music presents Sunday evening concerts in Grand America’s Courtyard Gardens
Salt Lake City’s celebrated Intermezzo Chamber Music Series will bring world-class music to one of the city’s most elegant outdoor settings this September, with Sunday evening performances in the Cour...
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August 26, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Former Ky. clerk Kim Davis asks SCOTUS to revisit Obergefell, the 2015 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage. Legal experts say overturning is unlikely, but Utah’s 2004 ban remains on the books and could return if nationwide protections fall.

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Former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis asks Supreme Court to revisit same-sex marriage ruling
Nearly a decade after the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, the high court is being asked to reconsider that ruling.
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August 12, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Chuck Whyte, a central figure in Utah’s LGBTQ+ movement and a tireless advocate for community unity, has died
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Chuck Whyte, beloved community unifier, dies after decades of LGBTQ+ service in Utah
Chuck Whyte, a central figure in Utah’s LGBTQ+ movement and a tireless advocate for community unity, has died, according to a family member
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August 4, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Ogden Pride Festival is just 23 days away, and they need 200 volunteers to help make it amazing! From setup to support, with perks:

✅ Volunteer T-Shirt
✅ Name Badge + Pronouns Button
✅ Pride Swag
✅ $10 Meal Voucher (6+ hrs)
✅ Snacks & More!

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Ogden Pride seeking volunteers
With just over three weeks until the annual Ogden Pride Festival kicks off, organizers are putting out a heartfelt call for volunteers to help bring the event to life.
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July 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Scammers are targeting and deleting LGBTQ+ Facebook pages

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Scammers targeting, deleting LGBTQ+ Facebook pages
LGBTQ+ media outlets and organizations are being urged to stay vigilant following a sophisticated scam that recently compromised Gay Parent Magazine’s Facebook page and attempted to infiltrate the Was...
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July 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Draper Pride is tonight in the Draper Park north pavilion

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Draper Pride 2025 tonight
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June 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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"The festival that could have been an email."

Hetero Awesome Fest in Boise a big flop.

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Sparse crowds, stage disruption at ‘Hetero Awesome Fest’ in Boise - QSaltLake Magazine
A self-proclaimed celebration of "family values" turned into a weekend of sparse turnout and a minor public disruption at Boise’s Hetero Awesome Fest, held June 20–21 in Cecil D. Andrus Park, across f...
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June 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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QSaltLake Magazine is about to close its 22nd annual Utah Pride Guide. If you'd like to reach out to the LGBTQ+ market, get with us before Friday.
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May 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Davis County Pride is this Saturday, and Mother Nature cleared up any pesky rain that was supposed to happen.
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‘The Biggest Little Festival in Utah’ – Davis County Pride returns with Disco Fever this Saturday - QSaltLake Magazine
On Saturday, May 3rd, something groovy is happening in the heart of Davis County. From noon to 6 pm at Layton Commons Park, the trees will sway to music, kids will cut loose in the grass, and more tha...
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May 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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The @utahpridecenter.bsky.social opened nominations for the 2025 Dr. Kristen Ries Community Service Award to honor individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to Utah's LGBTQ+ community. Award will be presented at the Utah Pride Festival and Parade.
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Nominations open for 2025 Dr. Kristen Ries Community Service Award - QSaltLake Magazine
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April 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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TDoV rally and march today, starting at 3pm at the Utah State Capitol Building and marching to the Salt Lake City County Building at 4pm. Bring an umbrella and brave the rain. By Project Rainbow and Utah Pride Center

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Transgender Day of Visibility Rally and March today at 3pm. Bring an umbrella. - QSaltLake Magazine
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March 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Utah Gov. Cox has yet to sign the anti-Pride-flag bill HB77 that is on his desk. If he does not sign or veto the bill by Monday, March 24, it will automatically become law.

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Pride Flags fly in spite of Utah Legislature’s ban - QSaltLake Magazine
Utah Gov. Cox has yet to sign the anti-Pride-flag bill HB77 that is on his desk. If he does not sign or veto the bill by Monday, March 24, it will automatically become law.
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March 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Anti-transgender sports ban fails in U.S. Senate
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Anti-transgender sports ban bill fails in the U.S. Senate - QSaltLake Magazine
Utah's magazine for the LGBTQ and ally community
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March 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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March newsletter:
• March magazine issue live
• LGBTQ+ Self-defense classes
• Utah Transgender Day of Visibility to be marked with rally, march, community celebration
• WorldPride 2025 in Washington, D.C., to feature massive march & rally

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March Issue, World Pride in DC, LGBTQ+ self defense
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March 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM