The New Jersey Symphony delivered a thrilling night of music, featuring pianist Adam Tendler in a captivating performance of Nico Muhly’s Sounding for Piano and Orchestra. From dazzling debuts to Rachmaninoff’s emotional Second Symphony, the evening was unforgettable.
Philadelphia man was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in state prison for the 2019 killing of Michelle “Tameka” Washington, a transgender woman who family and friends said was a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
Raising the Steaks!! Hope you’re hungry! #PhillyCheesesteak #RepYourCity
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Eighteen years ago, after receiving a courtesy ride from a Philadelphia police officer, Nizah Morris, a Black trans woman, was found hit over the head. She died shortly after. After years of asking for police transparency and answers, Nizah’s murder is still unsolved.
Concourse Dance Bar (1635 Market Street) welcomes a brand new monthly variety show that is set to dazzle starting Wednesday, July 28th. Philadelphia Drag Queen Maria TopCatt will host the brand-new TopCatt Cabaret, a star-studded adults-only show with a rotating cast of top drag and burlesque performers. Each month guests can anticipate a new, exciting…
They’re excited to be phasing a reopening from now until September when they will return to their full-time pre- pandemic hours.
On July 28, Mural Arts Philadelphia and Morris Home are hosting a free public paint day and celebration. Members of the public are invited to help paint panels of two future murals in a paint-by-number style.
The first time I had seen anything close to a Wet T-Shirt contest was on a late night Girls Gone Wild commercial.
Black and queer owned ‘LesbiVeggies’ café to serve healthy eating with side of inclusivity
Jaffe St. Queer Productions is absolutely thrilled to be teaming up with The Penn Museum for our next big project!
Maroon Eyes Philly and Lipstick Diva presented PHILLY LOVE “UNLEASHED” at LevelUp Bar as they celebrate pride month
Plus Philly’s Own DJ Honey
Local OUT Singer songwriter Aiden James is releasing his first new music video in over a year: a moody yet dance-forward single called “Elixir,”
Eric Jaffe, Philly’s Drag Queen of the year, hosts a weekly Drag Brunch at Fabrika. This week, they pulled out all the stops and brought in RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 13 LaLa Ri!
The Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League provides a safe space and much more for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.
VENDORS WANTED for the 13th Annual South Jersey Gay Pride Festival on Sunday, September 12, 20221 from 12:00PM to 6:00PM at the beautiful Cooper River Park in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.* Download our vendor application and regulations. For 13 successful years the South Jersey LGBTQA+ Pride Committee has taken this time to educate our community on prominent issues…
The guys from BOS Philly pulled off the biggest party of the year to celebrate Pride Night at the Concourse Bar. Photos by Kay Spence
By Michael Cook, Instinct Magazine Celebrity pop-ups at a drag show are commonplace during Pride month, but it’s rare that the star of one of television’s hottest sitcoms pops into one of Philadelphia’s hottest drag shows. That is exactly what happened though, when Young Sheldon star Iain Armitage (along with his mother) dropped by The City of…
Community Bar in Point Breeze held their first Pride Event. Check out the Photos!
A South Jersey valedictorian had his microphone cut out and his notes crumpled on stage by his principal during his high school graduation speech when he began to touch on his experience as a member of the LGBTQ community.
Abdul-Aliy Muhammad, founder of Black & Brown Workers Co-op, spoke today outside of City Hall in Philadelphia about the need for a new outlook on Philly Pride.
Roiled by community backlash, the organization behind Philadelphia’s largest annual LGBTQ Pride parade and festival for the last 28 years has abruptly dissolved and canceled its forthcoming Pride festivities, The Inquirer has learned. The organizers behind Philly Pride Presents did not respond to multiple phone calls, voice mails, emails, and Facebook messages — which were…
The energy was through the roof and it’s all because of y’all. Community is a gift, Black queer joy is a revolutionary act and we are so grateful for each and every one of you.
The ruling has broader implications for allowing taxpayer-funded groups, such as foster care and homeless services, to deny help based on “religious freedom.”
“This recognition from both the House and Senate means so much to the LGBTQ+ community.”
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“Go ahead and be yourself, you’re safe.” Philadelphia local choreographer and performance artist, Gunnar Montana partnered with Trojan Brand Condoms to design and construct a photoshoot set out of 2,500 of their BARESKIN™ Lubricated Condoms! (That’s right, zoom in ). Photographer Joe McFetridge captured it all. “Trojan and I both specialize in creating safe spaces…
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