The Sydney Mardi Gras Parade will again include the words ‘gay’ and ‘lesbian’ in the title after members overwhelmingly voted to have it reinstated.

HELL FOR LEATHER

Leather up and shine those boots, because it’s that time of year again! BootCo. is proud to present one of its signature events, Hell For Leather, a night of dark leather fun and hanky codes. Who doesn't love a man in leather, and with a very sexy stage show planned what's not to love? New kid on the block DJ Ensel will be hitting the BootCo. decks for the first time to dish up some hot and sexy tunes and also new is the BootCo. dungeon space, where those interested in BDSM can watch or experience in a safe space. Cloak facilities are available to check in your gear, and don't forget you can always wear your rubber, denim or fetish gear along as the theme is not compulsory.

BootCo. Hell For Leather, Sportsman Hotel, June 1, 2013. bootco.com.au

ARE YOU MS PRIDE 2013?

This is not your typical beauty contest! Pride Festival is looking for a woman with charisma, positive energy, sex appeal and confidence. A woman who is savvy, smart and able to represent the lesbian community as Ms Pride 2013. Ms Pride Brisbane will be expected to positively promote the goals and aims of the competition and its producers (Brisbane Pride Festival and City Lickers) throughout  the year. She will represent Brisbane Pride with integrity and competence and act as  a spokesperson for the Brisbane Pride Festival. Heats will be held at Scarlet on July 13, Feathers on July 20, Zip Grrl Factory TBA.

For more information visit citylickers.com/ms_pride_2013

FREE BACH AT ST JOHN’S

For those in the city on Thursday, May 30, St John’s Anglican Cathedral has invited Queensland Pride readers and those who are fans of classical to a free lunchtime concert by Kathy Williams-De Vries. A former student at the Royal College of Music in London, Kathy will be playing sonatas by Bach and Handel in this beautiful setting.

Kathy Williams-De Vries, St John’s Anglican Cathedral, May 30, 2013. stjohnscathedral.com.au

RENEE GEYER’S BIG BAND SWING

Renée Geyer is one of Australia’s true musical treasures and has been recently voted one of Australia’s greatest singers of all time by her peers. To celebrate her 40th year in the music business she has delivered a recording that can only be described as a tour de force. Swing is recorded with an 18 piece band and has Renée perform standards with her own spin and interpretation, including 'I’ve Got Rhythm', 'Somewhere', 'It’s a Man’s Man’s World' and 'Fly me to the Moon'. Renée’s live shows will be a momentous occasion in the singer’s career. Audiences will be treated to a two hour show with Renée performing in front of an 18 piece big band.

Swing live, July 20, QPAC Concert Hall. QPAC.com.au