Buffalo’s LGBT community is served by a number of publications, organizations, and websites providing a useful window into upcoming events as well as local and international news.
ABOUT MAGAZINE
In addition to Buffalo, this monthly LGBT magazine covers Toronto, Cleveland, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, and points in between, so the focus tends to be broad, but it’s a good way to get a sense of the entire region.
ARTVOICE
This free alternative weekly specializes in in-depth coverage of local politics and culture; it’s also an excellent way to learn about upcoming concerts, plays, exhibitions, and other events. The print edition—available in just about every establishment in Western New York—features a directory of LGBT organizations and a corresponding calendar of events.
BUFFALOGAYBARS.COM
A detailed, one-stop guide to what’s going on in the bars, including nightly drink specials (the engine that seems to drive most local customers’ nightlife choices) and live entertainment.
BUFFALO RISING While it exists as both a blog and a print publication, online is where it’s at for daily updates on happenings, personalities, and events in the city, with an occasional item of particular interest to LGBT readers. Plenty of restaurant reviews and arts previews, too.
OUT AND ABOUT This nationally franchised Yellow Pages-style directory exists both online (where you can find listings for the entire country, organized by state) and in print form. The regional version of the latter covers the state from Buffalo to the Hudson Valley. In both cases, you can find contact info for social organizations, religious groups, sports teams, and the like.
OUTCOME Billed as “Buffalo’s Gay Newspaper,” and that pretty much covers it—an invaluable overview of LGBT Western New York. The online edition provides an easy way to find out about local gay/lesbian events before you hit town.
PRIDE CENTER OF WESTERN NEW YORK
18 Trinity Place
(716) 852-PRIDE (7743)
Established in 2003, this community organization plays a key role in organizing events of its own and spreading the word about the work of other local LGBT groups. The Resources page on the Center’s website is a handy way to track down social organizations, churches, family services, sports teams, and much, much more, while the Events calendar is extensive and easy to navigate.