Queer owned organizations that are helping the Cincinnati LGBTQ+ community

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.

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

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

We are a rugby community built on strength, belonging, and joy! Our club exists to create a space where women, queer people, trans and nonbinary athletes, and allies can come together to play, grow, and be fully themselves. Whether you are brand new to rugby or have been playing for years, you belong here. We believe sport should be accessible, welcoming, and empowering for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, body type, age, experience, or background. Our mission is to grow the game while uplifting women and LGBTQ+ athletes, especially those who have not always seen themselves represented in sports. We play hard, lead with compassion, and make room for every person to show up exactly as they are.

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!!

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

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

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

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​