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Utah Leather Pride May 19 The second annual Utah Leather Pride will be held May 19 once again at the Sun Trapp and Metro Music Hall at Sixth West and First South. “I believe this segment of LGBTQ population is misunderstood and misrepresented, though a lot of our traditions have intersected with the gay community,” said organizer Michael Sanders. “Our community does have its problems but the openness of our sexuality is kind of a
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Qmmunity SL County Health asking about PrEP services The Salt Lake County Health Dept. is asking people their interest about them offering PrEP services. A survey is available at bit.ly/slprepsurvey.
Utah Pride Center Cosplay Brunch and costume contest The Utah Pride Center and the FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention are pleased to announce the 2nd LGBTQ Cosplay Brunch, Friday, April 19, 9-11 a.m. Enjoy a morning of cosplay, meet new friends, and get energized for the first day of FanX Spring Convention at the Salt Lake Convention Center. If you have not purchased your tickets to FanX yet, your participation and attendance
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big deal here in Utah.” The first indoor/outdoor festival celebrates the diverse LGBTQ and pansexual leather/kink/BDSM community in Utah, say organizaers. The one-day celebration features leather/kink/BDSM and LGBTQ groups, local/ national vendors, full bar, entertainment, a sandbox, Bootblacks, giveaways/prizes, and more. Following the festival, the annual Mr. and Ms. SL♥UT competitions commence at 8:30 p.m. “The mission of the Mr. and Ms. Leather SL♥UT contests is to promote leather culture among the Salt Lake City community. We are looking for leather men and women that will act as ambassadors to work with various segments of both LGBTQ community and multiple layers of the radical sex communities,” said Sanders. “Titleholders are passionate about activism, charity, and community building. They can articulately express their platform and excite those around them to get involved.” To enter the competitions, apply at mrleatherslut.com or msleatherslut.com The current Mr. Leather SL♥UT, installed last year, is Nick Cendese and Ms. Leather SL♥UT is Leftenant Fox. Each were involved in many events over the past year and will hand over the “crown” at this year’s festival. The mission of Utah Leather Pride is at the brunch will get you a free ticket (for the first 50 people to arrive). Also, there will be prizes for the best dressed at the brunch! Cosplay contest judging will happen at 10:15 a.m. WHERE: Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 West Temple, Salt Lake City WHEN: FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2019 8 AM – Salt Palace opens, Registration begins 10 AM – Vendor Floor opens to VIP & Gold, Panels begin (including General Admission) 11 AM – Vendor Floor opens to General 8 PM – Vendor Floor closes, Last Panels start SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2019 8 AM – Salt Palace opens and Registration begins 9:30 AM – Vendor Floor opens to VIP & Gold 10 AM – Vendor Floor opens to General, Panels begin 7 PM – Vendor Floor closes 8 PM – Last Panels start This year’s celeb list includes: Zachary Levi and Asher Angel (Shazam); Clark Gregg, Pom
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“to honor and celebrate our culture and history. To promote activism within the LGBTQ and pansexual leather/kink/ BDSM community and unity through cooperative endeavors that offer entertainment, education, charity, social interaction, and community service.”
Utah Leather Pride Festival Sun., May 19, noon–8 p.m., free admission Sun Trapp, 100 S. 600 West Title competitions follow at approximately 8:30 p.m.at the Metro Music Hall. Klementieff, Mike Colter, Tye Sheridan (Marvel); Tom Felton, Warwick Davis, John Cleese (Harry Potter franchise); Tom Ellis and Aimee Garcia (Lucifer); Mark Pellegrino and Samantha Smith (Supernatural); Tyler Hoechlin and Adelaide Kane (Teen Wolf); Billie Piper (Doctor Who); and Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman TV series). For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit fanxsaltlake.com.
Queer Youth Prom At the conclusion of the convention Saturday, April 20, the 14th Annual UPC Queer Prom, “blasts off” at the Salt Palace (Room 355), 8-11 p.m., for a fabulous evening of glamour, dancing, fun, and community youth ages 1420. The theme this year is BLAST OFF! – Explore the Gaylaxy. And a photo ID is required for entrance. Additionally, another nearby room will be slated as a “Queer Prom Parents & Caregivers Lounge”. Tickets are $5 in advance at utahpridecenter.org or $10 at the door.
