June 2025
LGBTQ+ Pride
SLUG shines a light on the resilience, creativity, diversity and beauty of the queer community that makes our state special. On this month’s cover, Tali Southam (@doggies_crust on Instagram) illustrates the intersection of queerness and motorcycle riding against the beautiful Utah desert.
Dykes on Bikes: Riding with Pride
Ultimately, DOB Salt Lake is a sisterhood of tough women who have seen a lot of shit and care about keeping people safe. Despite the current political climate, they haven’t lost hope. … read more
Talking Trans Joy & Resistance with Genderbands
Although the future is uncertain, Genderbands will continue to uplift and support the trans community in any way it can. … read more
Whats In My Closet? With Kamary Smith
Torn from the pages of underground manga or pulled from a Saturday morning cartoon, Kamary Smith shapeshifts her go-getter personality to any extravagant persona. … 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
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
Restorative Health: A Holistic Haven for LGBTQ+ Care
At Restorative Health, healing goes beyond prescriptions — it’s about creating a space where every patient, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community, feels truly seen and supported. … 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
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
Localized X GenderFuQ
Hosted by Gaye Whore and The Rock Princess, Localized x GenderFuQ will feature numerous acts, from bands like Cher Khan and Ginger & The Gents to drag performers like Veronika DaVil and Agony Ray. … read more
