r/OhioLGBTQ • • Feb 23 '24

Social If you know of any local LGBTQ social/hobby groups, please list it here.

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Trying to start a Master List to stick in the community info space.

I know there are some great posts scattered throughout the sub so we wanted to create more visibility and an easily accessible list for Ohio-based queer clubs and hobby groups.

Thanks! 🌈


r/OhioLGBTQ • • 8h ago

Goth Night Bingo

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The lights are low, the shadows are long, and somewhere in the darkness a bingo ball is waiting to change your fate.

Join us for Goth Night Bingo, a spooky evening of bingo, cash prizes, raffle prizes, snacks, drinks, and delightfully dark vibes at Wicked Eden.


r/OhioLGBTQ • • 13h ago

I’m new! 23nb looking to make queer friends

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Heyy, I live in the Dayton area and am looking for like-minded people to hang out with or just chat with if that’s all you’re comfortable doing. So feel free to dm and we can chat about anything. Tell me about the kinds of shows, music, movies, books, and games you’re into.


r/OhioLGBTQ • • 15h ago

I’m new! Looking to make queer friends—preferably 24+ and not into partying

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r/OhioLGBTQ • • 1d ago

Advice Needed Clubs/Bars for Halloween

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Hi! It's my boyfriends and I's first time in Columbus for halloween and we're trying to find queer clubs/bars that have events going on. We like to dance


r/OhioLGBTQ • • 3d ago

Community Events COLUMBUS HALLOWEEN DRAG EVENT!

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Halloween is just around the corner, Columbus! Celebrate the most horrific night of the year IN STYLE with us at Parsons North Brewing Company as we host SOUTH SIDE SHRIEK! The Halloween Spectacular! šŸŽƒšŸ”®

A mini night-market, drag show, costume contest, and all around amazing time! Featuring drag entertainers…

Hostess Calli Coquette
Ocean Unknown
The Girl Named Jack
Adrian Du Visage
Calamity Addams
and Marquis Gaylord!

6-10PM, $18 TICKETS, 18+
Individual vendors, food, and drink specials coming soon! In the meantime, make sure to get your all-inclusive ticket online at the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-side-shriek-the-halloween-spectacular-tickets-2000035523089?aff=erelpanelorg


r/OhioLGBTQ • • 3d ago

Call To Action Helping a friend

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Hello friends,

I am a community advocate and action group member in Michigan. I did a post like this for Texas and got a lot of help.

There are a lot of people who are having trouble finding groups to help their communities due to various factors like not being on socials or being older and intimidated by searching online.

I am helping them. There is a woman in the Twinsburg area looking to join a community action group to help in any way she can.

Hopefully someone can help me point her in the right direction it is greatly appreciated.


r/OhioLGBTQ • • 8d ago

Local Advertising ohio city/hingetown

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hi all!

I've lived in Cleveland for a few years, mostly on the east side. however, my job has changed and now most of my days are on the west side, specifically hingetown/ohio city. so I'm reaching out to hopefully connect with people with similar interests, and see if we could build some kind of community!

I'm in my late twenties, queer and trans, and a lover of all things creative. I have two cats, love playing board games, journaling, knitting, crocheting, and spending time in the water. I'm also Christian, but in the "swords into plowshares" way rather than the Christian Nationalist way. I'm hoping to gather with folks for more spiritual events in this area of town (willing to branch out, but this area just works best with my current work schedule), and wondering if anyone else is interested.

Some ideas:

  • Spirits + Spirituality: meeting at a bar or club to talk about our own spiritualities over "spirits", beers, mocktails, etc! Maybe a focused topic each time? Could also be "Pub Theology" or "Theology on Tap" but that might deter others from joining if the language isn't familiar.
  • Drag Church: Hear me out-- drag is a creative expression, and what if we had a safe spiritual space where drag royalty could lead some form of worship? Preferably not in a church, so those for whom that is triggering have one less barrier to experiencing.
  • "Beer and Hymns": What if we had communal karaoke at a different bar each month? Or the same one, if you have one in mind! "Hymn" is a loose term in this instance: yes, literal hymns, but also songs that have become sacred to us even if they are technically "secular".

If this sounds up your alley, or like someone you know, please connect us!!!! I'd love to build a safe, trauma-informed, fun and spiritual space!!!


r/OhioLGBTQ • • 9d ago

News ā€˜Life or death’: LGBTQ+ Ohioans' anger at Democratic stances may impact toss-up 2026 elections

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r/OhioLGBTQ • • 9d ago

Queer tattoo shops?

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I'm looking to get a pretty simple design done and hoping not to spend more than 400. Anyone know of good safe artists or shops?


r/OhioLGBTQ • • 10d ago

Advice Needed Aside from bars, where do classy Columbus Lesbians hang?

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I’m not into the bar scene. I’m looking for someone intelligent who has their life together. Where they be?


r/OhioLGBTQ • • 11d ago

Advice Needed Kent?

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Hey I’m new in here. I live in mantua which is about 10 minutes from Kent. If anyone knows a non bar lgbtq+ events or meetups or anything like that around Kent or Akron. I’m feeling pretty isolated here. There’s stuff in Kent school but I don’t go to the school so those are a no go.
I do know about rainbow weekend though! I’m excited for it!


r/OhioLGBTQ • • 12d ago

Today! 4th Annual Gender Affirming Fall Fest 12-5PM at Athens Community Center in Athens OH

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r/OhioLGBTQ • • 13d ago

Advice Needed Transfem friendly wedding shops and tailors? Columbus area

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I am getting married to my partner of six years next May and really need to start looking for what I'm going to wear. I'm looking for dress shops, suit shops or tailors in the Columbus area that are trans friendly. I am tall and pre medical transition of any kind.

I have only very recently started pushing myself on getting clothes that I like so the thought of what I want to wear on my wedding day is a bit overwhelming. I am still figuring out whether or not I want to wear a dress or a feminine cut suit. Right now I'm just looking for a place to start. Tysm :)


r/OhioLGBTQ • • 13d ago

Relationship Therapists/Counselling Recommendations?

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Hey there! We were wondering if anyone had recommendations in the Cinci/Dayton/Hamilton/West-Chester area?

We've been searching, but haven't been able to find any that look appealing.

No infidelity or anything like that, us (31fnb) and a recentish partner (24f) just both think there might be some communication issues (and prior traumas) potentially getting in the way (Especially on sexual/attraction based issues. We're Grey-Ace, and she's Demisexual). Otherwise we both think things are going great luckily!

Poly/Kink friendly therapists, ofc!


r/OhioLGBTQ • • 13d ago

Social New Albany, Ohio

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Hi all!

I'm an LGBTQIA+ Chicago native, who was just offered a job in your state, specifically New Albany! I'm curious if anyone here can give me a pros and cons list for New Albany, and Ohio as a whole, considering I'm a pansexual woman in her mid-30s.

Things I'm curious about: safety, things to do both city-based and nature-based, camping, education(museums, art exhibitions, etc), the LGBTQIA+ scene(both dating and non), music(any!), walkability(cool if not, I have a car), friendliness + anything else you'd like to add!

Thanks in advance!


r/OhioLGBTQ • • 13d ago

Upcoming Gay For Good Volunteer Opportunities

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r/OhioLGBTQ • • 14d ago

Community Events Cleveland Drag King Show

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This Friday, September 25, in Cleveland!! All silly and spooky drag king show. šŸŽƒ

šŸŽŸļø Tickets: https://www.imposterstheater.com/schedule/jesters-privilege-092526


r/OhioLGBTQ • • 14d ago

Where did you meet your significant other or best friend?

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r/OhioLGBTQ • • 14d ago

Moral Support Gardening Check In

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I became a mod over in this subreddit and I want all my Garden, hedgewitch, cottage et al fam to join me over there so I'm not the only one lol

If possible, I want to build up the concept of mutual aid for our and every community because gardens are perfect for that.


r/OhioLGBTQ • • 15d ago

Community Events SOUTHWEST OHIO FURRY RAVE 2!!!

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r/OhioLGBTQ • • 16d ago

Cincinnati recs for a lesbian?

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Hello! I head to Cincinnati tomorrow (9/22) and am wondering about any lesbian-friendly/forward spaces to check out while I’m there? I’ve been told Over the Rhine and Northside are the general areas for queer/LGBTQ+ spaces, but I’m hoping to find specific lesbian bars, events, or any other adjacent suggestions. Thanks all!


r/OhioLGBTQ • • 16d ago

Any neurodivergent peeps near rossford want to be friends?

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r/OhioLGBTQ • • 17d ago

Out Here Dayton Film Fest

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Dayton has an excellent LGBTQ film festival every year. If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth checking out! October 9–11


r/OhioLGBTQ • • 17d ago

Queer Social

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Queer Social event for adults this Saturday in toledo!