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PHILADELPHIA FAMILY PRIDE
TOUR PHILLY’S DRAG HISTORY. Each weekend for Pride Month, Beyond the Bell Tours offers a unique tour of Philadelphia’s drag history, Drag Me Philly, celebrating the stories of our local artists and of our drag scene today.
Pride Month Flight at Jet Wine Bar
Grab an outdoor table in Jet’s mural-covered wine garden and enjoy a $35 flight of six candy-colored wines in every color of the rainbow. Tours depart from Walnut Street Theater and end at Franky Bradley’s. June 13th, 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m., TLO Event Complex, 1621-27 Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
“Queer Love is Resilience” Poetry Open Mic
The night features Pride poetry and Q&A with Alison Lubar.
First up, a post-Pride Parade dance party W Philadelphia’s Living Room bar “curated with care by queer Latines, for queer Latines and allies.” Tickets available online. From a 10am opening ceremony to a 2:15pm closing, it’s a full, ages 21-and-up day of relay races, tug-of-war, kickball, grass volleyball and queer joy, sponsored by a bevy of local LGBTQ+ sports clubs.
This month, zig-a-zig-ah with a Spice Girls-themed one! Through June 22nd, Arden Theatre, 40 North 2nd Street.
Queer Novels Now
Tattooed Mom hosts “a night of readings and revelry” with six authors of critically acclaimed queer novels. May 31st, 5-11 p.m., Liberty Point, 211 South Columbus Boulevard.
Sazón Pride Party at W Philadelphia
W Philadelphia and Femme House are teaming up all month long for Pride programming.
June 4th, 7 p.m. 205 S. 13th Street
ATTEND THE JUICIEST FESTIVAL.The Fourth Annual Sweet Juice Fest returns June 28 at 1:30pm to Awbury Arboretum. / Photograph courtesy of the Sofitel
Drag Brunches at Evil Genius
Evil Genius hosts themed Sunday drag brunches, from Taylor Swift to pop-punk and beyond.
with events across Media: drag, performances, meet-ups, kid-friendly activities and much more. Philly really gets amped up around Pride, too.
Last year, I went to the Philly Pride Festival for the first time with my now-wife. The cause: Action Wellness / AIDS Fund. Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way
HAVE A FIELD DAY. Pride in the Park begins June 21 at 8am in Memorial Park (West Fairmount Park) with Queer Run Philly 5K.
Check out the schedule online. June 7th, noon-6 p.m., Evil Genius, 1727 North Front Street.
Pride on Passyunk
East Passyunk Avenue hosts a Pride sip-and-stroll with drag performances, drink specials, DJ sets, store specials and much more.
1170 Ludlow Street
SERIOUSLY DON’T SKIP BRUNCH, THERE’S DRAG HAPPENING. Riot Nerd & Henn House Events present Broadway Drag Brunch at Top Tomato Bar & Pizza June 22 from noon to 3pm. at Oak Lane Library
Food and Drink Specials
Cocktails for a Cause for Pride Month / Photograph courtesy of FCM Hospitality
Cocktails for a Cause by FCM Hospitality
FCM Hospitality is running a month-long fundraiser across its 13 venues — including Liberty Point, Walnut Garden, Lucy’s, Rosy’s, and even Parks on Tap.
Each restaurant will have a drink of a different color (corresponding to the colors of Philly’s own inclusive Pride flag), and proceeds from each $12 drink will benefit the Attic Youth Center and the William Way LGBT Community Center. Despite the challenges that the LGBTQ+ community faces, everyone was so lively, respectful and welcoming.
My personal favorite part?