Q.U.
Queer U · Queer Us
We need a new model for finding and creating our spaces. Our lives shouldn't be buried by algorithms and gatekeepers. In the past, we could safely explore new cities by picking up a FREE local community mag at a queer business, or buying a Damron guide. Today, those tools have been replaced by platforms that demand our attention with ad-driven feeds while selling our data.
This platform was built to change that — to reclaim the spaces made for us and find safety in the places that welcome us.
Starting in Cincinnati. Headed everywhere.
Everything happening, in one place
Designed for simplicity, and security
Find Events & Artists
Search any U.S. location — city or zip code
Filter through local events & spaces that speak to you
Show up
Share Your Events
Enter event details and promotional photos
Tag participating artists, merchants, sports teams, and more!
Upload live images from active events, with a text,
Built on trust
Know before you walk in the door
A public, verifiable commitment to safety and accountability.
Governed by the people who live it
Built to serve the community. Surplus revenue supports the independent QU Ascending Artist Fund — putting resources back into artists' hands.
Their stories don't disappear here
Preserving our history — local maps of old queer spaces, linking to images and stories told by the people who experienced them.
Location search is powered by ZIP code data from the U.S. Census Bureau and GeoNames.org (CC BY 4.0).
Ready to be part of what's next?
Got an event?
Submit it and get it in front of your community
Got a space or business?
Get listed and let the community find you
Your city next?
Help bring QU Calendar to your region