St Patty’s Gay!
Balena Canto and Love City Brewing present their next queer twist on a classic holiday! Join us this March for ST PADDY’S GAY!
ST PADDY’S GAY: That’s right, it’s your classic celebration of all things Irish with beer, food, and entertainment, BUT oh so much more fabulous!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
An all-night line up of drinks, food, and entertainment including:
– A singer’s concert of all local queer artists serving you Irish music throughout time ranging for folk and traditional songs to The Cranberries, Hozier, Enya and everything in between!
-A St. Paddy’s/Irish themed Drag & Burlesque show Extravaganza with a cast of Philly’s most exciting night life entertainers!
– Themed contests and prizes (Irish Potato Eating contest, Pin the lips on the blarney stone, and a costume contest/mini St Paddy’s Day Parade where you can show off all your festive wears! Each winner will receive an extra special themed prize)
– Raffles (TBA)
– Beer and drinks crafted by our incredible hosts at Love City Brewing
– Food provided by VIVA Food truck!
WHEN & WHERE:
Friday, March 17th from 7:00 – 11:00 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm)
Love City Brewing (Taproom) 1023 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to change/times are approximate):
6:00 – 7:00 Taproom open, let the drinks flow!
7:00 – 8:30 Irish Music Concert
8:30 – 9:00 Irish Potato Eating and Pin-the-lips-on-the-Blarney-Stone Contests
9:00-10:30 Drag & Burlesque Extravaganza w/ costume contest/parade at intermission!
10:30 – Close: DJ set & Dancing!
WHO:
Host & Emcee: Balena Canto
DJ & Sound: Firestone
Stage Manager & Kitten: Nirvana Noire
SINGERS’ CONCERT (IRISH MUSIC THROUGH TIME):
DRAG/BURLESQUE/QUEER PERFORMING ARTIST EXTRAVAGANZA:
TICKETS:
$15-30 (sliding scale)** admission can be purchased online or at the door (bearing availability)
*Ticket price includes admission to the event and all entertainment/contests. FOOD AND DRINK SOLD SEPARATELY .
*Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited. Anyone seen with outside alcohol inside the venue will be immediately asked to leave with no refund.
**The sliding scale format allows those who are able to afford the full ticket price to offset the cost for those who cannot. If you’re able to pay the full $30, please do! If the $15, $20, or $25 ticket prices are more in your budget, choose one of those options!
**Balena Canto Presents events are NOTAFLOF (no one turned away for lack of funds). We strive to include EVERYONE in our community regardless of economic means. If you would like to attend and cannot purchase a ticket, please contact Balena directly at [email protected]