Category Archives: Events

Normandy Hotel, Washington D.C. Offers June Pride Special

In honor of Gay Pride month, this luxurious, boutique property in the gay-popular Dupont Circle area of D.C. is offering a special package starting Thursday, May 30 through June 30, 2012 called “Somewhere Under the Rainbow.” This two-night package, valid Thursday through Sunday, is $295 and includes the following: $295 ++ Two-night Accommodation in SuperiorContinue reading “Normandy Hotel, Washington D.C. Offers June Pride Special”

All that Jazz at the Kitano Hotel, New York

If you enjoy jazz, the Kitano Hotel on Park Ave. has just introduced its JAZZ at KITANO series, with a constantly changing schedule of acts from well known performers to lesser known rising stars. We recently checked out Barbara Carroll, formerly of the Oak Room who performed a tight, set of standards—fingers flying over keyboardContinue reading “All that Jazz at the Kitano Hotel, New York”

Los Angeles: Mid-Summer Pride Fetish Ball

We love the new and ever-improving downtown L.A. area. What used to be a gritty, scary, urban wasteland is now transforming into a fabulous, must-go destination in its own right. And what to the folks at TwistMyNight.com, creators of Unusual Earth Events, do? They decide to turn part of it back into a gritty, scary, eventContinue reading “Los Angeles: Mid-Summer Pride Fetish Ball”

Philadelphia Delivers A Kick In The Arts

With the much anticipated re-opening of the famous Barnes Foundation, a 93,000-square-foot, two story garden/gallery housing Dr. Albert C. Barnes’s legendary art collection, the City of Brotherly Love kicks up their cultural offering a gigantic notch. It’s getting so you can’t swing a Van Gogh (see one below from the Barnes Foundation) around the Benjamin Franklin ParkwayContinue reading “Philadelphia Delivers A Kick In The Arts”

Provincetown: Something For Everyone

The folks from Provincetown tourism rounded up a terrific array of events and activities for travelers of all sorts from gay and lesbian to nature lovers to culture vultures. Here’s their hot list. For the LGBT Visitor Provincetown’s reputation as a gay and lesbian mecca began in the 1920s when the town was a summerContinue reading “Provincetown: Something For Everyone”

Scoot to Skiathos (Greece) for Their First Gay Culture Festival

First, find out where this dramatically beautiful Greek island is located by viewing the kooky but informative video here. Most gay travelers to Greece visit Mykonos and Santorini. This is an opportunity to discover a new (to you) part of Greece with a guaranteed gay presence. The event is scheduled to take place July 12-15,Continue reading “Scoot to Skiathos (Greece) for Their First Gay Culture Festival”

Frieze Art Fair Invades Manhattan May 4-7

For four days in early May, all eyes in the art world will be on Randall’s Island in New York with the arrival of the Frieze Art Fair, May 4-7, 2012. This is the first time Frieze has come to the U.S. The most progressive art galleries in the world exhibit over 1,000 of theContinue reading “Frieze Art Fair Invades Manhattan May 4-7”

Gather Lots of Popcorn: VT Bear Film Festival Scheduled for August

Talk about a niche of a niche of a niche! If you’re a bear who makes films for, by or about bears, listen up. There’s a film festival just for you in Vermont. The VT Bear Film Festival unspools August 17-18. It’s held on private property at the home of, John Scagliotti, the program director, offContinue reading “Gather Lots of Popcorn: VT Bear Film Festival Scheduled for August”

In 2013, Ski Japan’s (Gay) St. Mortiz

For the first time as far as we know, a gay ski trip is planned to Japan. In late February 2013, when conditions are considered to be optimal, the friendly, expert folks at SKI BUMS is leading a trip to Niseko, Japan, boasting “snowflakes large enough to cast shadows. They’re planning a six nights in Niseko andContinue reading “In 2013, Ski Japan’s (Gay) St. Mortiz”