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Local LGBTQ Resources

With its rich history of civil rights, ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é is among the most welcoming, LGBTQ-friendly metro areas in the U.S., ranked 11th in 2016's Queerest Cities in America by .  Four years later in 2020, ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é received a  from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. From art museums to coffee shops to advocacy groups to affirming healthcare, ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é has a lot to offer LGBTQ folks, and it’s all accessible to students at the ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é! 

Healthcare 

In the local ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é community, students have access to  as a resource for comprehensive, affirming LGBTQ healthcare. For additional information about healthcare resources for students at the ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é, please visit our website . 

Arts and Recreation 

Summer in ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é is often referred to as a festival-frenzy. LGBTQ folks will find welcoming enjoyment at the annual , the , and , , among many other local events. 

ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é’s annual LGBT Film Festival, , presents opportunities to volunteer in the community and to see an array of independent, international films focused on queer identities and themes. Beyond ImageOUT, the ÂÒÂ×Ç¿¼é film scene routinely includes LGBTQ films at venues such as the  and the .

The (which is free for UR students!), , and may also be of interest to students looking for LGBTQ-friendly cultural offerings around the city. Check the for upcoming events that might be of interest to you. 

Nightlife 

For those of legal drinking age, the , and the offer up drinks and LGBTQ-friendly atmospheres.  offers 18+ dancing in an LGBTQ-supportive environment as well.