In her 48-hour trip, Cloud uncovered what makes Seattle’s LGBTQ scene so special. Seattle has one of the largest percentages of LGBTQ-identifying people in the country, a celebrated PrideFest every June, and some of the oldest and longest-running gay bars in the nation. But few outside the populous coastal cities know that Seattle’s LGBTQ scene is among the nation’s most active. Having lived in New York for 20 years, Cloud knows what it feels like to be a part of a larger LGBTQ community. Today, Cloud lives in Los Angeles, where she’s working on developing her short for a series, hosting her podcast, “Dear Queer,” and doing voiceover work. Her film has been viewed more than 2 million times and was shown in countless film festivals. Armed with only a notebook and a Polaroid camera to record the experience, our fearless sightseers could only rely on the recommendations of Seattleites to guide their adventure.Ĭomedian and writer Robin Cloud is best known for her short film, Out Again, about coming out to her family.
The catch? No phones, no planning, no research. We sent travelers on a whirlwind journey to discover Seattle’s rich culture and history.
