Queer owned organizations that are helping the Cincinnati LGBTQ+ community

A safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA2S+ people to spend time outdoors, find intentional community, and experience the joy of birding

A multigenerational, queer-centric singing organization dedicated to highlighting voices of the LGBTQIA+ community, bridging generational divides, and showcasing music by and for LGBTQIA+ individuals​

A place for Cincinnati’s LGBT community to find pick up basketball games. You can find posts here about monthly meet-ups

A creative writing group for queers, by queers. Join us for weekly meetings sharing, inspiring, and writing in collective

Join us two Sundays a month for a queer & inclusive bike ride. 12-14 mph, no drop!

A space for Blak queer joy. Try new things. Make memories. Find your people.

For over 60 years, Baldwin Music Education Center has been sparking a lifelong love of music—beginning as early as 6 months old and continuing through age 5. Our carefully designed group classes are anything but ordinary. Preschoolers experience a truly one-of-a-kind curriculum that weaves together keyboard lab time, rhythm instruments, movement, and singing, all thoughtfully connected to familiar seasonal themes and everyday childhood experiences. Music here isn’t an “extra”—it’s a core part of how children learn, grow, and express themselves. Led by trained, nurturing instructors, students develop far more than musical skills. Through active music-making, children build focus, coordination, creativity, and self-confidence—foundational abilities that support learning and personal growth for a lifetime.

Girls Rock Cincinnati is an organization whose mission is to fuel joy through arts and music for girls and gender-expansive youth (12-18). Since 2019, we have hosted summer camps and community programming to encourage creativity in the Cincinnati region. Every spring, we look to hire staff members like camp counselors, band coaches, and instrument instructors to support our campers through their week-long experience. Follow us to find out when applications drop! Currently, we are gearing up to host our adult camp, Girls Rock Remix! From February 28-March 1, adults (18+) will be come together to learn new instruments and form a band! No musical experience required. Payment for Remix is on a sliding scale and funds raised directly benefit our annual summer camp. Apply on our website today!!