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Another hot weekend, but the Philly LGBT community found ways to cool off!
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Stonewall Registration Opened Tonight
Our Fall season is right around the corner, with registration kicking off on Monday, 7/25, at 7pm and ending on Sunday, 8/7, at 11:59pm. This season, we’re bringing back kickball, dodgeball (REMIX), billiards, Stonewall in Motion, and yoga!
This week in Instagram
Let’s look at some posts in the gay community last week Metro Men’s Fashion, everyone’s favorite gay owned and operated clothing store on Passynk just received some great new fashions. NEed a new wardrobe for the summer, stop in and check it out! Tom Longo who founded Metro Men’s, recently sold the business to Ish…
Talking “Sugar Daddy” with Comedian Sam Morrison
NYC Comedian Sam Morrison sits down with Alejandro Morales and Don’t Tell Your Brother co-host Jake Symbol to talk about July 2nd’s preview performance of Sam’s solo show “Sugar Daddy” at Strangelove’s in Philly July 2nd.
Philadelphia Gayborhood with Malik Muhammad
In celebration of Pride Month, Penn University Life took a trip to the Philadelphia Gayborhood with Malik Muhammad, Associate Director of the University of Penn LGBT Center, to learn about the history of the neighborhood, explore Malik’s favorite spots, and visit a few LGBTQ+ owned small businesses.
Come Alive 215 to Celebrate Philly Pride with Community workout event
Local Entrepreneurs and personal trainers Come Alive 215 are hosting an event on Saturday, June 25th, to unite the community for a celebration of the Philadelphia LGBTQ+ community and a 45 minute boot camp workout experience. The event will include a community-oriented workout, live music, free lite bites by Michael Solmonov, Sazon, and drink samples…
March On: The Fight for Pride
After accusations of racism and transphobia ripped apart the group that ran Philadelphia’s biggest LGBTQ celebration, a scrappy group of activists is trying to pick up the pieces. Similar reckonings are taking place at Pride organizations across the nation. What happens next in Philly is unclear. Can a group with little experience and lofty goals create a new Pride festival that’s equitable and lasting? Can the movement be revived — and finally get it right?
Optimal Sport takes PRIDE in zero judgment gym culture
Optimal Sport is a gay-owned gym that has been creating a vibrant and inclusive space for the last two decades and takes pride in zero-judgment gym culture. The family-friendly community gym is nestled in the heart of the Gayborhood. Optimal Sport The Philadelphia Building1315 Walnut StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107PH: 215.735.1114 Mon – Thurs: 5:30am – 11pmFriday:…
William Way Center Announces Memorial Exhibition to Remember Abandoned Philadelphians That Died of AIDS
William Way LGBT Community Center and artist/entrepreneur Alex Stadler have teamed up to collaborate on a special exhibition and public memorial service for those lost in the early AIDS pandemic in the city of Philadelphia.
Point Breeze Community Pride Party
Community, located at 1200 S. 21st (Federal Street in Point Breeze), has partnered with Smirnoff Vodka for the second year in a row to host a Pride Party and to raise money for William Way Community Center on Wednesday June 22rd from 5:00pm-12:00am. There will be a Spiked Smirnoff Lemonade Stand and scratch made carnival foods like homemade corn dogs with house-made ketchup and funfetti cake.