May 5, 2013, noon - 6pm, Equity Forum event at The Piazza, North 2nd Street & Germantown Avenue. Over 150 artisans, food vendors and community organizations, in area full of stylish boutiques, cafés, bars, and galleries. Free shuttles every 10 minutes from Sisters, 1320 Chancellor Street in the Gayborhood.
June 9, 2013, annual parade from 13th and Locust in the Gayborhood to Penn's Landing for festival frolics - five hours of entertainment and dancing, plus vendors and gay organizations. See their website for media of 2012 events and plans for 2013.
4th of July Weekend, 2013 - annual GLBT bowling tournament - fundraising events throughout the year. Check website for details as announced.
July 11-22, 2013. LGBT film festival at the Ritz East Cinemas, the Prince Music Theatre, plus other locations throughout the city. The East Coast’s largest GLBT film festival features over 150 films from around the world, parties, award presentations, panel discussions & more! Check website for updates & full listing of titles to be announced in June 2013.
July 13, 2013. Dress in pink & make the rounds Tickets for the PINK Pub Crawl are $25 for those sporting one major pink clothing item (shirt, pants, or boa), $30 for those not in pink. Get one drink at each of the first three stops, admission to dance (TBA). Tickets available at 1st and 2nd stops on event night.
Early October, 2013, annual GLBT street party fills the Gayborhood with people, music, and food vendors. Also lots of related events take place in surrounding bars and clubs.
Early November, 2013, events and entertainment in venues throughout the Gayborhood over 3 days; participation of nine organizations. and clubs.
October 17-27, 2013, a 2-week showcase of thought-provoking narrative features, live action, animated shorts, local, national & international films - world-class talent. Venues: Old City -Ritz East, Ritz at the Bourse. Center City -Prince Music Theater, Gershman Y at UArts. University City -Rave University City 6, Zellerbach Theater at the Annenberg Center. See website schedules.
Fairmount Park (N 33rd at W Girard)The nation's largest landscaped city park has winding creeks, rustic trails, and some cruisy areas. The Rodin Museum and Philadelphia Museum of Art anchor the park's south end, with a long stretch of riverside green stretching northward.
Looking to get away from the city but not travel too far, and the beach isn't your thing? New Hope PA has a score of beautiful small hotels and b&bs to choose among. Check our article HERE for places to stay and things to see.
To the west, Faunbrook B&B in an elegant grand manor, circa 1860, was once owned by a Civil War-era congressman in West Chester, PA 30 miles from Philadelphia. The two-acre setting is the perfect venue for social events, and you'll be within an easy drive of attractions such as Longwood Gardens, Winterthur Museum and Gardens, the Brandywine River Museum (Wyeth paintings), and the QVC Studio headquarters. Phone 610-436-5788 or see their website for information.
Known in gay circles as Judy Garland Park, this neighborhood park near the river at the east end of Spruce Street, (at 25th St) has cruising in less well illuminated areas, particularly behind the nearby railroad tracks. As always -at your own risk.
Reading Terminal Market (12th & Arch Streets)Going to market. The Reading Terminal Market has mouth-watering baked goods, meat, fish, fresh flowers, Amish specialties, crafts, and restaurants serving food from around the world. A new Farmers’ Market is now open every Sunday from May until mid--November, 9am-1pm. N 12th at Arch Street.
Giovanni's Room (345 S 12th Street)Uncovering history. Check out the book by Thom Nickels, Gay and Lesbian Philadelphia, available at Giovanni's Room, 345 S 12th Street. Philly's own, and one of the few great gay bookstores still around, this shop is worth a trip for that reason alone.
