Pittsburgh

Parties this weekend

Pittsburgh's LGBTQ+ community is centered in the Strip District and Lawrenceville neighborhoods, with a growing queer scene in East Liberty. Popular venues include 5801, Cattivo, and P-Town. Pittsburgh Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts various queer events and cultural festivals. Pittsburgh's industrial heritage and recent cultural renaissance create a unique queer community that values both tradition and innovation.

Jellyfish returns to Side Quest for a queer two-floor DJ takeover featuring regional selectors and live visuals. The event includes an eclectic night of dance music spanning disco, house, electronic, and club sounds, with performances by Michael Magnan (Brooklyn), Mx. Blaire (Boston), Fish House Funk (Washington, DC), MARZ (Pittsburgh), Formosa (Pittsburgh), and Ricky Mawzlin (Pittsburgh). Live visuals will be provided by Voltzy. The event is open to all across the queer and trans spectrum and allies, with a strict no racism, anti-immigrant rhetoric, transphobia, or homophobia policy. It takes place on Friday, February 27, 2026, starting at 21:00 at Side Quest in Toronto.

SideQuest

Jellyfish: Two-Floor Takeover at Side Quest

Jellyfish

An all gender, inclusive event! Featuring Leather, Rubber, Neoprene, Latex, Bears, Pups, Furries, Pets, Sport..... No cover 21+, Free Clothes Check, Special Drinks.

Blue Moon

KINKY KIKI DANCE PARTY

Emerson Aniceto and Rough Trade Gear

A lively, all-gender inclusive dance party featuring leather, rubber, furries, and more costumes with free clothes check and special drinks.

Detour returns to Hot Mass on Saturday, February 28, 2026, featuring special guest Juana, a prominent member of DC’s Sequence crew, known for her dark and intense techno energy. The event begins at 22:00 and continues until late, with Ron Mist of Persona and Hot Mass resident Gusto warming up the night. Online tickets are required.

Queer Parties in Pittsburgh This Weekend

Friday, February 27, 2026

Jellyfish: Two-Floor Takeover at Side Quest

Saturday, February 28, 2026

KINKY KIKI DANCE PARTY

Detour w/ Juana, Ron Mist, Gusto

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