Another thrilling Cirque du Soleil spectacle at Oaks
Experience the magic under the big top with Cirque du Soleil’s spectacle, Bazzar, at the Philadelphia Expo Center till October 22. A thrilling blend of acrobatics, dance, and music awaits!
We don't run the gay community, we just organize it!
Experience the magic under the big top with Cirque du Soleil’s spectacle, Bazzar, at the Philadelphia Expo Center till October 22. A thrilling blend of acrobatics, dance, and music awaits!
Registration for Spring 2021 is officially opened!
We wanted to remind you of a few key differences between our normal leagues and our Spring Pick-Up Season that will be important to keep in mind for registration:
In keeping with its mission to honor the people, places, and moments that made New Hope one of the most vibrant LGBTQ communities in America, New Hope Celebrates History announces a campaign to raise $10,000 to complete the funding for a new documentary film with a working title, Nowhere but HERE. “Nowhere but HERE chronicles the lives,…
When Celena Morrison took office as the director of LGBT affairs in Philadelphia, she didn’t know she was making history. “I had a ‘me’ moment. Like, me? These people are looking up to me?” said Morrison. “Growing up, I didn’t see anyone who represented me, who I was as a kid.” She came out to…
The small bar at 1330 Walnut Street has gone under a lot of changes and it’s changing again. It’s new name is ‘Level Up‘ It started as BoxerPHL in 2014, as part of the set of Boxers bars from NYC. With two successful locations in New York City (one in Chelsea and one in Hell’s…
Michael Grosberg (former treasurer) re-joins the Board to serve as President alongside Karl Michelfelder, longtime DVLF (Delaware Valley Legacy Fund) event contributor.
UPDATE: Jocks PHL has released a revised apology letter A recent post to social media from Donyx Rivers has raised some eyebrows. In that video, Donyx has alleged behavior from the management of JocksPHL Donyx alleged the management often misgendered staff and customers. They also were allegedly quotes as saying “I have my one trans person,…
Philly AIDS Thrift is pleased to award $200,000 this spring to 24 organizations and programs focused on HIV prevention and care, as well as for support people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in the Delaware Valley. This support has been more important than ever as non-profits throughout Philadelphia and across the country have been…
Kenyatta, a Black gay man from Philadelphia, who’s considered a rising star in the Democratic Party, made the announcement Thursday on The ReidOut on MSNBC.
Pennsylvania state Rep. Brian Sims, who was the first openly LGBTQ member of the Legislature when elected in 2012, announced on Monday that he is running for lieutenant governor.
We are saddened that Ari Gold passed away on February 14, 2021. Below is an interview we did with him on August 11, 2008.
Mazzoni Center announced that due to the ongoing pandemic, its 2021 conference will be delivered in a virtual format. For more than a decade the conference has occupied physical space at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference Logistics Coordinator, Dani Murano-Kinney explained, “We know this is disappointing. We know that for many, the conference…
Behind the Scenes of football photoshoot with Model Gunnar Montana and Photographer Joe McFetridge
FROM Big Gay Ice Cream: “With great sadness, but with no regrets,” Bryan and Doug have decided that Big Gay Ice Cream will not be reopening its East Village and Philadelphia locations.125 East 7th Street was our first shop and where Big Gay Ice Cream became more than just our summer hobby. Big Gay Ice…
At the end of 2016, Denise fulfilled a dream by opening an LGBTQ bar/nightclub in Philadelphia – Toasted Walnut. It provided an inclusive, diverse, fun, and safe environment. The business was growing, creating regulars who enjoyed the time spent at the establishment. All was well, until August 2019. While driving home at 3 am, Denise…
2020 has been fraught with incredible challenges and loss. While this is something unique for many, the Queer community has been through moments like this before. And so we are uniquely equipped to address this moment. We have always redefined parameters of time and space. Our embrace of failure, resilience and resistance is our strength,…
HRC’s Municipal Equality Index (MEI) demonstrates the ways that many cities can—and do—support the LGBTQ people who live and work there, even where states and the federal government have failed to do so. The Municipal Equality Index was designed by the HRC Foundation to help residents learn how inclusive their city’s laws and policies are…
With so many worthy businesses in need these days, it can feel overwhelming to figure out where to direct your support. For a little guidance, look no further than the Best of Gay Cities 2020. The competition has highlighted six Black-owned, LGBTQ businesses in the Pride In Black Ownership category to support during this season of giving…
From the Bike Stop: Help Save the Bike Stop The 2020 year has been more than devastating to the members of our community on a level that is hard to describe. We closed our doors on March 16, 2020 and walked away from a place many of us call home in hopes that as the…
Digital marketing software startup selected as the first-place winner of Citizens’ Bank Small Business Community Champion $20,000 GrantContact: Nathalie Swann, [email protected] Philadelphia, PA, June 8, 2020 – Vitris, a local Philadelphia digital marketing software startup, has won the Citizens Bank Small Business Community Champion Award. The first-place selection awards Vitris for their dedication to assisting…
Shrek The Musical is now playing at Philadelphia’s historic Walnut Street Theatre until January 5, 2020.
Pennsylvania Ballet presented three World Premieres November 7 through 10 at Philadelphia’s historic Merriam Theater.
Pennsylvania Ballet is now presenting its full-length Don Quixote at the Philadelphia Academy of Music until October 20.
Aiden James is a local singer/song writer that has national appeal
It’s that time of year again, where I get to spend 3-4 paragraphs gushing about Gunnar Montana’s latest piece of performance art.
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