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Funky, Fun & Girly: Spritz! Brings the Sparkle to Salt...
Rather than trying to replicate a high-energy nightlife environment, Jacobs envisioned something more relaxed and social for Spritz. … read more
Not So Brokeback Mountain: Jaripeo Sheds Light on Queer Rancheros
Jaripeo has stunning visuals showcasing Mexico’s culture in a way that’s different and new but gives you so little of people whose stories have so much to give. … read more
Arts | Film | Film Reviews | Sundance
Beyond Sexuality: How House of Temptaxxions Educates and Entertains
House of Temptaxxions pushes strict boundaries to get people to listen, change and hopefully, have some fun. … read more
‘Leaving the Church’: Jonathan Lovett Captures Stories from Utah’s Youth
Jonathan Lovett began creating a collection of documentary-style images following young ex-Mormons’ journeys and ultimate feelings towards the faith. … read more
Utah Queer Film Festival 2025 Showcases Local Queer Shorts
These films remind us that short doesn’t mean small and that big ideas can come from the unlikeliest places. … read more
Four Favorite Queer Books at Under the Umbrella
It is the goal of Under the Umbrella owner Kaitlyn Mahoney to one day have the largest retail selection of queer books in the universe. Luckily, they’re already well on their way, as Under the Umbrella remains one of only a handful of queer-focused bookstores in the country. … read more
Utah Pride Parade 2025: Radical Love
SLUG was proud to be one of the many local groups walking in the Utah Pride Parade. Where would we be without the local queer community? … read more
Fervor: The Cult Rave Saving Pride From Rainbow Capitalism
Utah’s queerest growing cult craze started not in a sacred grove, but with a single holy blunt in a Salt Lake City parking lot. … read more
USGA: A Community of Queer Belonging at BYU
Even as USGA grows, its mission remains the same: Create safe spaces, celebrate queer joy and keep fighting for every student who needs them. … read more
Hail Mary: The SunTrapp Shines Under New Ownership
With Peterson’s ownership, you can expect bigger and cuntier events coming from The SunTrapp — not only this Pride season but all year long. … read more
The Diplomacy of Belonging with City Council Member Eva López...
“I’m a Mexican lesbian shaping downtown,” Eva López Chávez says with pride, “and queerness is a superpower.” … read more
A Community Fit For a Queen: The Royal Court of...
The passion they have for pageantry and pomp is passed doubly by their passion for providing resources to their communities. … read more
