april 20
sunday |
Miss Philadelphia Black Gay Pride |
9:00 pm to 1:00 am |
Key West
207 S Juniper Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
Admission: $10.00 |
april 23
wednesday |
Philly Black Pride\'s 1st Happy Hour Night |
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
Club Heat
112 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106 |
Please join us for music, drink specials, fun and fellowship. Free drink to the 1st 30 people. This event is open to the entire spectrum of the LGBT community... and it\'s FREE! Absolutely no cost to attend!
This event is held in partnership with The Black Gay Men\'s Leadership Council, Our Night Out and Simply Christopher Entertainment.
Hope to see you there!
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april 24
thursday |
Sing OUT Strong |
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm |
The Ethical Society Building
19th & Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
COME OUT TO HEAR THE BEST SINGERS IN PHILADELPHIA\\\\\\\'S LGBTQ COMMUNITY AT SING OUT STRONG!
Sing Out Strong (SOS) is a vocal competition designed to encourage the musical creativity of LGBTQ artists whose appearance, subject matter and/or performance manner may be shunned or stifled by mainstream music industry trends. SOS is a vehicle to bring attention to the extraordinary talent of LGBTQ artists of color.
Be there to support these incredibly talented local artists they compete:
Matt Geyer
Dee L\'Amour
Eugene Logan
Brittiany Mason
Tiya Schenek
Jeremy Taylor
Nathan Townsend
YOU DON\'T WANT TO MISS THIS EXCITING SHOW!
ADMISSION: $10 |
april 25
friday |
Opening Reception |
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
Crowne Plaza - Independence B
1800 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
Pride\'s Opening Reception in the Liberty Ballroom
Come Dressed in your best \"retro\" themed outfit....kick back and enjoy.
There will be a live perfomance and a DJ spinning all of the retro tunes.
.....and guess what.....there will be PBGP Soul Train Line!!!
More information will follow.....stay tuned.
Cost - $10 |
april 26
saturday |
Legends Awards Ball |
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
Crowne Plaza - Liberty Ball Room
1800 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
The mission of the Legends Awards Ball is to honor and pay homage to individuals who have an unapologetic public record of contributing substantially to the enhancement of the Philadelphia’s Black LGBT Community through community organizing and building; education and training; and professional and social networking in the areas of health and social services; civic and community service; policy and politics; arts and humanities; business; and/or religion and spirituality.
This year\'s honorees are:
◙ Mr. Ricardo Bostic (Civil Rights Advocate, Community and Union Organizer)
◙ Ms. Aishah Shaidah Simmons (Women’s Advocate/Lesbian Filmmaker)
◙ Mr. Les Harrison (Legendary Transgender Performer)
◙ Ms. Ingrid Abrams (Attic Youth Center)
◙ The Mazzoni Health and Wellness Center
We will also have a “Mother’s Circle” honoring:
◙ Ms. Ruth M. Williams, Parental Advocate, Transgender Community Supporter
◙ A Mother’s Pledge, Organization Dedicated to Raising Awareness About HIV/AIDS and Raising Funds
Tickets - $50 per person
Table - $450 |
april 26
saturday |
Speed Dating |
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
Crowne Plaza
1800 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
For WOMEN and MEN: come meet your next date, partner, friend, or \"friend\"!
5PM - 7PM MEN
7PM - 9PM WOMEN
21+ (Cash Bar)
$15 before Saturday
$20 Saturday
for ticket information - myspace.com/supreemlox or myspace.com/flaminent |
april 26
saturday |
HIV Testing |
10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Crown Plaza Hotel
1800 Market: Germatown Room. 8th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
Free and confidential HIV testing will take place all day in the Germantown Room of the Crown Plaza Hotel on the 8th Floor |
april 27
sunday |
Interfaith Brunch |
9:30 am to 1:00 pm |
Crowne Plaza
1800 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
Time to revitalize your spirit and get your praise on!
Spiritual Service for all faiths!
FREE for all attendees
Reservations Required
Music by the Philadelphia Black Gay Pride Gospel Choir |
april 27
sunday |
Sunday Wrap-Up - The East Coast Dance Party |
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
Shampoo
8th & Callowhill Sts.
Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
ADMISSION $10,
Featuring two of the HOTTEST DJs on the East Coast...DaTruuf from Philly and DJ Pursue from NY
This fun filled day is complete with:
Vendors, including Food Vendors
Cash Bar....must be 21+ to consume alcholic beverages,
Games for adults and children,
Musical Entertainment by Philly\'s Own, Khalif,
Spoken Word sponsored by Philly\'s own Da Word,
A Model Search Competition hosted by PA House of Talent Agency,
The Finale of the Sing Out Strong Competition,
The Winner of the 1st Annual Miss Philadelphia Black Gay Pride,
Musical Entertainment by VIVIAN GREEN
Doors open at NOON
POWER 99FM will be on site broadcasting LIVE
A perfect end to a great weekend of relaxation, networking and pure enjoyment.
Two DJs spinning the latest on two floors: DJ Pursue from NYC and DaTruuf from Philly..... |
april 27
sunday |
Smoke, Lilies and Jade Arts Intiative\'s 2nd Annual Revue - 1st Show |
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
The New Freedom Theatre
1346 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
This event will feature talented Philly artist as well as guest artists from New York City.
SLJ, under the artistic direction of Zane Booker, will perform its second annual theater production,
Ebony, Beige and Bronze: The Philadelphia Show
The production combines dance, spoken word and film elements to create a powerful tribute to the men of The Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO). Through this work, SLJ will honor the lives of African -Americans that have been claimed by the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Admission
$15 in advance
$20 at the door (with Student ID)
General Admission $35.
For tickets please call 215-569-9700 |
april 28
monday |
Smoke, Lilies and Jade Arts Intiative\'s 2nd Annual Revue |
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
The New Freedom Theatre
1346 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
This event will feature talented Philly artist as well as guest artists from New York City.
SLJ, under the artistic direction of Zane Booker, will perform its second annual theater production,
Ebony, Beige and Bronze: The Philadelphia Show
The production combines dance, spoken word and film elements to create a powerful tribute to the men of The Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO). Through this work, SLJ will honor the lives of African -Americans that have been claimed by the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Admission
Performance and VIP Reception $50
General Admission $35 without Reception.
Proceeds benefit The Attic Youth Center
For tickets please call 215-569-9700 |
