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Drag Queen/KingStaatskapelle Berlin makes a rare Philadelphia appearance at Verizon Hall
Discover the Staatskapelle Berlin’s tribute tour with Yannick Nezet-Seguin. Experience Brahms’ masterpieces in an unforgettable performance.
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Cockatoo Holiday Art Installation
Tim Laskey (he/him) is a Philadelphia-based artist who works in both digital and traditional media. Originally from Long Island, NY and having lived many years in rural western Pennsylvania before moving here 20 years ago, “playing between extremes is a place I find a lot of creativity.
Stonewall Winter Sports Are Here!
This Winter season, they are welcoming back dodgeball, volleyball, bowling, yoga, and trivia. Registration opens on Monday 12/13 at 7pm and closes Wednesday, 12/22 at 11:59 pm.
Tinsel Christmas Pop-up Bar
Not feeling festive? Then walk up a bit north from Walnut Street. You’ll see holiday lights broadly swagging the street. This is Tinsel: A Christmas Bar
PHL Pride Collective Announces Philly Pride 2022
A local group of volunteers reimagining pride, PHL Pride Collective, has announced Philly Pride 2022 will be the first weekend of June.
FringeArts won’t cancel ‘blasphemous’ Philly drag show
An online petition with nearly 20,000 signatures started by a Christian author will have no effect on a planned Philadelphia show called “Jesus Drag Superstar,” according to FringeArts and the performers involved.
Review of The Little Mermaid
Based upon the rather scary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, it has been sweetened considerably by the Disney creatives into their 1989 animated musical. It later found new audiences as a 2008 Broadway musical, which we still see today.
Gunnar Montana makes Cider Nog
|Sober Vibes| It’s that time of year again! Let’s make (non-alcoholic) cider nog!
Photos: OurNightOut Halloween
OurNightOut held a Halloween Happy Hour at the Kimmel Ceneter.
PHOTOS : BOS Philly Erotica
The team at BOS Philly created another amazing party bringing hundreds from around the region for one of the hottest parties of the year. Check out the photos. BOS Philly
A craggy Craig concludes his brooding Bond era with No Time to Die
In No Time to Die, we have the usual 007 standbys. We have mystery, exotic locales, excellent cinematography, kick-ass editing, beautiful good people and twisted evil people. There are a few conspicuous changes.
Jan Lisiecki plays Chopin
Pianist Jan Lisiecki played an all-Chopin Recital Friday, October 15, at the McCarter in Princeton, NJ.
Kiyoshi Kuromiya – Helped HIV/AIDS Patients Get Life-Saving Treatment Information
Kiyoshi Kuromiya, a gay civil rights activist and co-founder of the Gay Liberation Front movement’s Philadelphia chapter who revolutionized the way HIV/AIDS patients got reliable information about the virus.
Philadelphia FIGHT’s Jane Shull Receives Wistar Legacy Award
The Wistar Institute is proud to announce Jane Shull, chief executive officer of Philadelphia FIGHT; philanthropist Ken Nimblett; Philadelphia Foundation and the Robert I. Jacobs Fund; and Philadelphia FIGHT will be honored at the Wistar Legacy Awards, a celebration of 25 years of continuous HIV research collaboration
Dr. Rachel Levine Is Now First Trans 4-Star Admiral in U.S. History
Assistant Secretary for Health, and former Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Dr. Rachel Levine is making history again. Levine is being sworn in as a four-star admiral, making her the first transgender four-star officer in all eight of the uniformed services. Admiral Levine will also be the first female four-star admiral in the…
Figo, the new restaurant in Northern Liberties, is a smash hit
For many Philadelphians, Northern Liberties may as well be The Yukon. If you share this belief, you will miss extraordinary experiences.
PHOTOS: PINKLUST
BOS Philly presented PINKLUST – an all pink OUTFest event and raised money for the William Way Center.
AC Pride group’s to celebrate Atlantic City’s gay history
It was a big deal back in its heyday, which was really the 1970s. Everybody from Philadelphia, New York and DC all came to New York Avenue
The Attic Youth Center Announces New Executive Director John Fisher-Klein
The Board of Directors of The Attic Youth Center is pleased to announce the appointment of John Fisher-Klein (he/him) as their new executive director. He assumed the role on September 27th, 2021.
Philly AIDS Thrift Hosts 16th Anniversary Drive-in Movie Night Featuring The Shining
Philly AIDS Thrift announces their 16th anniversary celebration – all to raise funds to support local HIV/AIDS organizations, plus to pay for interior and exterior renovations. Instead of hosting a giant fall block party with thousands of supporters, PAT will pivot again and host a socially distanced drive-in movie night at the Navy Yard.
Advocates urge lawmakers to decriminalize HIV during hearing
Pennsylvania has laws on the books that criminalize or control behaviors through HIV-specific statues and regulations. During a hearing today, PA House Democrats heard testimony from a victim of these laws and those advocating for change.
William Way Archives Receives Grant
he John J. Wilcox, Jr. Archives at William Way LGBT Community Center has been awarded a $29,520 Save America’s Treasures grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
PHOTOS: Out Night Out
Our Night Out is returned to Uptown Beer Garden — but in its new location at the corner of 16th and JFK Blvd (across from Love Park! )
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First Latinx Pennsylvania Historical Marker Dedicated for Gloria Casarez
A state historical marker commemorating the life and work of the late Latina lesbian civil rights leader and activist Gloria Casarez (1971-2014) will be installed at City Hall on October 8 at noon
What about OUTFest???
There is a lot of confusion with OUTFest this year. And while it’s not officially happening, we have some great events to celebrate!