Executive Director of PhillyGayCalendar

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…

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:…

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.