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Drag Queen/KingA Tale of Three Trios at Drew University
Discover an evening of unparalleled classical performances at Drew University, featuring the world-renowned Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
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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:…
Chef Jose Garces Introduces Chef Dane Demarco as Next Volver Chef in Residency
* Chef DeMarco’s residency is timed to coincide with Philly Gay Pride Month and will raise funds for a brand new restaurant concept Chef Jose Garces announces Chef Dane DeMarco (they/them) as the next Chef in Residency at Volvér on Kimmel Cultural Campus. Chef DeMarco’s residency is timed to coincide with Philly Pride Month, starting June 15th and…
Stina Partners with Chef Widjojo to Help Attic Youth Center
Stina BYO, Philly’s restaurant with a social mission, will continue their monthly Guest Chef Series Charity Dinner on Tuesday, June 21st from 4:00pm to 10:00pm featuring Hardena’s Chef and Co-Owner Diana Widjojo. This Philly Gay Pride Month edition of Stina’s monthly series will benefit the Attic Youth Center, with 20% of sales donated to this…
Rainbow Bagel Benefit
Rainbow Bagel BenefitBy Glu HospitalityBagels and Co.1001 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123All Month Long! Bagels and Co. and Glu Hospitality are proud to support Philly Gay Pride Month and the LGBTQ Community with a dollar from every single rainbow bagel sold in June to William Way LGBT Community Center to support their ongoing work…
Murder in the Jazz Age Pride Edition
Without a Cue Productions celebrates Philly Gay Pride Month with $5 off the new mystery walking tours in Historic Philadelphia.
Gay Pride Month Essentials at Philly AIDS Thrift at Giovanni’s Room
Celebrate Gay Pride Month at America’s oldest continuously operating LGBTQ bookstore! For Philly Gay Pride Month, stop by Philly AIDS Thrift at Giovanni’s Room in the gayborhood for all of your gay pride month essentials
Gay Pride Month at Philly AIDS Thrift
Philly AIDS Thrift celebrates June as Philly Gay Pride Month with a colorful, Queer-centric wowing window display celebrating the diversity of our city and region’s queer community.
#loveislove Gay Pride Month Special Beer Release
Available at the Lab at Evil Genius and through GoPuff and Delivery PlatformsEvil Genius Beer Company1727 N. Front St., Philadelphia215-425-6820http://evilgeniusbeer.com Love who you want to, drink what you want to! Evil Genius Beer Company celebrates June as Philly Gay Pride Month with a special limited edition beer release #loveislove. This exclusive Strawberry Blonde Ale (6%…
Cocktails for a Cause
FCM Hospitality presents a special month-long fundraiser for four local charities during Philly Gay Pride Month. Drink the rainbow with Cocktails for a Cause
Behind the Scenes – BOS Pride Shoot
We are so excited about Pride this year. This will be the first time Pride is in person since before COVID. For Pride there will be a block party in the gayborhood on Sunday June 5. But BOS Philly will have parties all weekend, including the official Pride Party on Friday June 3 at the…
The eternal sunshine of Hairspray
The iconic Broadway hit Hairspray is now at the Miller Theater until May 22. The Miller Theater is the new name of the former Merriam Theater. Hairspray: The Musical is based upon the hit film by John Waters. The cast, sets, costumes, live orchestra and cast are a dream come true. Don’t miss it! Hairspray…
A brilliant evening of works by Hans van Manen by Philadelphia Ballet
Philadelphia Ballet presented Hans van Manen Humankind May 12-15, 2022, at the Academy of Music.
Parks on Tap Announces Return to Water Works
Philadelphia’s famous beer garden that gives back to city parks announces its return for the summer season. Parks on Tap will start their extended stay outside of the historic Fairmount Water Works (640 Waterworks Drive) on Friday, May 20, 2022. For fans of the original traveling format, Parks on Tap will travel again starting August…
Philadelphia Black, Gay Playwright Wins Pulitzer Prize in Drama, Debuts Brand New Show Reverie
Philadelphia playwright Jame Ijames has won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Drama for his play Fat Ham. For Philadelphia and regional audiences wishing to see work by Ijames his brand new show Reverie is on stage now with Azuka Theatre. Azuka, Ijames and Fat Ham have a history that spans several years, as Ijames is…
Sofitel Presents Pride Drag Tea
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, part of AccorHotels, presents a month-long celebration for June as Philadelphia Gay Pride Month. The Sofitel Philadelphia will raise a giant Philadelphia-version of the Gay Pride Flag to hang proudly outside the hotel on 17th Street. Inside, neighbors, guests and visitors are invited to visit the Hall of LGBTQ Flags…
PHL Pride 50: Our Community, Our Joy
Join the community in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first PHL Pride
A rousing, although troubling, Rigoletto from Opera Philadelphia
Verdi’s Rigoletto is now being presented by Opera Philadelphia at Philadelphia’s Academy of Music until May 8. In short, the opera is a rousing affair, beautifully sung by young talents, a phenomenal men’s chorus, and thrillingly conducted by Corrado Rovaris. Its weakest link is its muddled, anachronistic direction.
New Completely Redesigned Positano Coast
Aldo Lamberti and family are proud to introduce and unveil the new Positano Coast in Old City, Philadelphia – known for sponsoring the LGBT Film Festival qFlix. The award-winning Italian and seafood restaurant, bar, lounge, event space and outdoor dining destination has been renovated inside from top to bottom, in a story that is an…
Trans Day of Visibility Film
Trans Day of Visibility: A Film By Daisy James and William Way LGBT Community Center, 2022
Photos: Our Night Out – W hotel
The gang from Out Night Out held their monthly fundraiser at the new W Hotel. They raised $1,075 for DVLF. Photos by Mikey Rios.
The Dover Quartet debuts at Princeton University Concerts
The Dover String Quartet appeared at Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, at Princeton University on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Their program featured Haydn’s String Quartet in D Major, Op. 64, No. 5 “The Lark” (1790), Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 4 in D Major, Op. 83 (1949), and Mendelssohn’s String Quartet No, 5 in E-flat Major, Op.…