Philadelphia hasn’t had a lesbian bar worth going to since Sisters closed in 2013. But South Philly couple Julia Harris and Clover Gilfor are working to change that by opening one in Old City, hopefully within the next year. Meanwhile, the pair hosts a bevy of pop-up parties, mixers and other events for the sapphically inclined, whether you’re into poetry, DJs, flea markets or live music. @Valslesbianbar. Read More »
Each month, 80 or so members of Philly’s LGBTQIA scene gather for refreshingly low-key happy hours at spots like the Ritz-Carlton and L’Etage. Check out the group’s Facebook page for dates and locations of the next sip-and-schmooze – and don’t be shy. Their tagline: “If you identify as a woman and queer, you belong here.” Cheers! Read More »
The longest-running drag show in Philly is still fresh (thanks to a rotating cast of Philly favorites and up-and-comers), still under the direction of show founder and iconic hostess Miss Lisa Lisa – and still the best $8 you can spend on a Thursday night. Read More »
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The smartest, most in-the-know, impeccably dressed queer professionals make these monthly Delaware Valley Legacy Fund events a permanent fixture on their calendars for one reason: the incredible networking. That they're held at outside-the-circuit locales like FringeArts and Morgan's Pier makes them all the more appealing. Read More »
If your impression of a drag show is a bunch of bedazzled trannies lip-synching to Madonna, you need to see this groundbreaking show starring Pig Iron Theatre Company co-founder Dito van Reigersberg in a wig, heels and false eyelashes. It's pure theater, and a true Philly gem. Read More »