What's Going On
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. The following have sites online, while hard copies can usually be found at area gay bars and at Talking Leaves (951 Elmwood Ave. and 3158 Main St.) and Rust Belt Books (202 Allen St.).
Artvoice
http://www.artvoice.com/
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
http://www.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.
Outcome
http://outcomebuffalo.com/
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
http://www.pridecenterwny.org/
206 S. Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14201
(716) 852-PRIDE (7743)
Established in 2003, this community organization's mission is to work with the community to make Western New York a safe, healthy, and satisfying place for LGBT people to live, work, and establish their families . 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.
