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#LoveIsLove Gay Pride Month Special Beer Release

Available at the Lab at Evil Genius and through GoPuff starting June 1st Evil Genius Beer Company1727 N. Front St.Philadelphia, PA 19122215-425-6820 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 brand-new Strawberry Blonde…

Pride Night at Philadelphia Zoo

Please save the date for Pride Night at Philadelphia Zoo. This event will take place during Friday Nights Dinos and Bites on Friday, June 18th. Attendees are encouraged to show their pride between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm for this special evening program. Local LGBTQ organizations will be on hand to network and supply information…

Cocktails for a Cause

Philadelphia largest and most stunning outdoor and indoor restaurants and bars will celebrate June as Philly Gay Pride Month with a month-long celebration! FCM Hospitality and owner Avram Hornik announce that Lola’s Garden, Juno, Parks on Tap (two  locations), Morgan’s Pier, Harper’s Garden, Craft Hall, The Garden at Cherry Street Pier and Rosy’s Taco Bar…

2021 Virtual HIV Prevention and Education Conference

For 27 years, Philadelphia FIGHT has hosted the HIV Prevention and Education Summit, a conference that welcomes all people interested in learning more about the wide range of issues that impact people living with HIV and AIDS. Each year, this event provides information on the latest treatment, research, prevention, and outreach strategies and aims to…

BOS Philly kicks off Philly’s first big party!

It has been a long year of COVID. Bars have closed, parties have been canceled and vacations have been ruined. BOS Philly, the premier citcuit producers have been dormant all year in compliance with CDC recommendations. But now, with the newest recommendations, Philly is OPENED as of June 11. To celebrate, BOS Philly presents PRIDE!…

Philly should follow Pittsburgh’s example in support of LGBTQ businesses, says advocate

Pittsburgh is one of many cities proposing legislation bolstering LGBTQ businesses. A contributor to the effort says he thinks Philadelphia could benefit from a similar move. If the bill passes, Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ business owners would be able to register on the city’s online procurement platform and would gain access to business development and training opportunities.…

Why Anti-trans Sports Bills Hurt Us All.

We are witnessing a National wave of legislation that is targeting specifically Transgender people in America. Our own Commonwealth has experienced this in the past with Trans and nonbinary youth under the Pa Children’s health insurance program ( PA- CHIP) and again now with HB 972 the ” Protect Women’s Sports act”. This current ATTACK…

Daily Dish with Dining Out For Life – Ep1

Our IG Live series, The Daily Dish with Dining Out For Life! Join us as we talk about this year’s event, and of course, our favorite foods and Dining Out For Life Restaurants! Want to support those living with HIV? Go to www.actionwellness.org/donate to contribute, or text DINEIN to 50155. Today’s guests are:Local Activist and…

HEROES 2021

In recognition of the HEROES working to improve the lives of the LGBTQ+ community, DVLF has enlisted former honoree, Malcolm Kenyatta of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, to host this year’s ceremony. It is a virtual event being held on May 2, 2021. Your support for the event is invaluable to help DVLF fulfill our mission. You may…

New Hope Pride Video

Today, we’re taking a look at some of our more recent Pride celebrations. It’s going to be a different kind of Pride this year, as we will not be having our traditional Pride Parade and Fair due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, we have planned a variety of events that support our local community,…

Vaccines at the William Way

The William Way LGBT Community Center is excited to partner with our friends at Philadelphia FIGHT to continue to get members of the LGBTQ+ communities vaccinated! We are currently registering members of Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ communities for a vaccine event on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021. If you are an adult (age 18+) and live or work in Philadelphia please call us at…

Jonathan Lovitz running for Brian Sims’ Seat

From the Philadelphia Gay News….. LGBTQ community leader Jonathan Lovitz announced on April 19 his candidacy for State Representative of the 182nd District seat. Lovitz has been the Senior Vice President of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce for the past five years. In 2020, he co-organized PhillyVoting.org, an initiative to strengthen voting in the Black and LGBTQ community.…

We’re Still Here!

BROLO (Brotherly Love), the select ensemble of the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus, invites you to “We’re Still Here!” our virtual Broadway Cabaret. This free one-hour concert features individual members performing solos, duets and small group numbers as well as full BROLO ensemble performances of hits from the classic to modern day Broadway.  Suggested Donation of…

Wig Moods

Get down with you favorite, Icon Ebony-Fierce, as they go through some of their favorite Wigs as a personal mood. What are some of your favorite wig moods? Be sure to leave your comments below and next time we will be sure to share some of those favorites.

William Way COVID-19 Clinic

The April 6 clinic is among the first pop-up vaccination events specifically geared toward queer and trans Philadelphians. William Way first opened slots last week to people who receive regular services at the community center. Though it’s been posting on social media and sharing via email, the center is still working to fill its 200…

Bucks-Mont PRIDE 2021 Fundraiser

Help them make HISTORY with the first ever Bucks-Mont PRIDE Festival on July 18th from 1-6 pm. SAGA Community Center, Montgomery County’s LGBT+ center, and a program of The Welcome Project PA, will be hosting this long-overdue PRIDE Festival for residents of Montgomery and Bucks Counties, but we can’t do it without your help! Donate…

Bev’s Quarantine Video Diary

A little under a year ago, Philly Drag Queen BEV and Jeremiah Spoon filmed a dumb little video to poke fun at the pandemic and the emotions surrounding being in quarantine. They ended it with “Day 365” thinking they’d be funny by using this “ridiculous” number as an extreme .. Well oops. Lol here we…

JocksPHL is now ‘Level Up’!

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…

Philly AIDS Thrift Announces $200,000 in Grants

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…

Behind the Drag – Iris Spectre

Iris Spectre is a costumer and Philly drag queen who designs and sews all of her looks from scratch. As a costume designer, of the most rewarding parts of drag for Iris Spectre is creating and performing in her own original looks. Watch her designs come to life in this episode of ‘Behind the Drag.’

NEW EP – RuPaul in London

Giving RuPaul’s ever-growing arms of the Drag Race franchise, it is no surprise that the drag icon’s music releases feel slightly rarer. With RuPaul’s Drag Race, All Stars, UK, and now the upcoming Down Under taking Ru’s time, Momma Ru has still found time to bless us with a Remix EP. The EP dubbed RuPaul in London sees Ru’s London remixed by Markaholic and Skeltal Ki –…

Big Gay Ice Cream Closes

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…

Fundraiser for Denise Cohen from Toasted Walnut

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…

The 15th Annual Juried Art Exhibition

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,…

Logo Live with Brian Sims & Ritchie Torres

Logo Live with Brian Sims & Ritchie Torres In light of the recent invasion of the U.S Capitol by Trump rioters, #LogoLive host @johnnysibilly chats with PA State Rep @briansimspa and Congressman @repritchie on what happened, why @ritchietorresny15 supports impeachment, and what happens next. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xeb9sK1unyE&feature=youtu.be

Interested In – S1: E5 “Apartment Goals”

Parker tests his luck with an anonymous hook up, and things escalate quickly. Interested In is a coming of age series about the painful, steamy, fumbling encounters of a recently out college student, Parker. We follow his journey, in Philadelphia, as he begins to find himself after “the closet.” During his first openly gay hook up, Parker realizes…

Missed Connection: A Virtual Holiday Tale

What happens when two business professionals accidentally end up on the same Zoom Call, during the holidays…IN THE MIDDLE OF A PANDEMIC? Jessie and Newman are about to find out in this Hallmark-inspired holiday romance tale. CAST:-Isis Marne as Jessie-Joey Viola as Newman-Aly Malia as Alyson-Khari Johnson as Carmen-Gabe Marenco-Garcia as Mr. Jermaine WITH A…

Local Gay Chef on Hell’s Kitchen

As the new year approaches, things are looking bright for Philadelphia native chef Kenneth J McDuffie. Chef McDuffie will be the next local chef to compete on FOX’s hit show, Hell’s Kitchen.  Inspired and encouraged to cook by his deceased grandmother, this self-taught chef has made a name for himself in the celebrity circuit. From…

Interested In – S1: E4 “House Party”

At the end of a high school reunion party, Parker and his ex-girlfriend, Jess, reminisce about old times. But reminiscing about the past, leads to confusing feelings in the present. Interested In is a coming of age series about the painful, steamy, fumbling encounters of a recently out college student, Parker. We follow his journey, in Philadelphia,…

Review: Wonder Woman 1984

The Christmas premier of the much-anticipated Wonder Woman sequel caused the gays to squeal – partially for the outfits, and partial for watching women kick some ass. But unfortunately, the movie wasn’t all it was hyped up to be. While Gal Gadot looked amazing in both her Wonder Woman outfits as well as her 80’s…

Interested In – S1: E3 “Trade”

Parker goes to his first Grindr hook up and explores a new connection with Chase. Interested In is a coming of age series about the painful, steamy, fumbling encounters of a recently out college student, Parker. We follow his journey, in Philadelphia, as he begins to find himself after “the closet.” During his first openly gay hook…

Interested In – S1: E2 “Toppings”

Parker and his bestie, Danny, gab about boys over Froyo. Interested In is a coming of age series about the painful, steamy, fumbling encounters of a recently out college student, Parker. We follow his journey, in Philadelphia, as he begins to find himself after “the closet.” During his first openly gay hook up, Parker realizes he has much…