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2012 Schedule of Events

Sunday, April 22nd

Mr. & Miss Philadelphia Black Gay Pride Pageant
Gershman Levitt Theater @ Broad & Pine
Time: 6PM
Cost: $15/Adv $20/Door
An Evening of Competition, Elegance, Talent & Entertainment
Hosted by Rayceen Pendarvis

Monday, April 23rd

Town Hall Meeting
Location: 112 N. Broad
Philadelphia PA 19102
Time: 6PM
Cost: FREE
Hosted by THE COLOURS Organization- A interactive discussion about the violence of Philadelphia's LBGTQ community of color and mobilization around protecting our community people

Tuesday, April 24th

Wednesday, April 25th

Remixed Fashion!!-Youth Round-up
Location: William Way Center
Time: Doors open at 7pm Show at 8pm-10pm
Cost: $
Hosted by PBGP Inc. Youth Ambassadors for Pride & Education Justice Coalition
A social event for youth between ages 13-24 in the LBGTQ community to gather together and experience food, music and OVA FASHION !

Happy Hour @ PYT @
Location: 1050 North Hancock Street
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Cost: FREE

Bowl w/Pride at PEP Bowl
1200 S. Broad Street (Broad & Federal Streets) - Use courtyard entrance
Time: 10pm to 1am
Cost: $20 per person (ticket price includes shoes and unlimited bowling). This is a BYOB (beer and wine) event. 21+ with proper ID.
Limited Space- Tickets can be purchased via paypal on the PBGP website or by contacting keith@phillyblackpride.org
Tickets will not be sold at the door.
Street parking available. SEPTA Broad Street Subway (Orange Line) to Ellsworth-Federal Station, or Route C bus to Federal Street.

Thursday, April 26th

5th Annual One Night Stand Spoken Word and Poetry Slam
Location: The Arts Garage 1533 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia PA
Time: Doors open @ 7:30
Cost: $
Cash Prizes $$$
Join Philly's finest Spoken Word artists as they share their thoughts and passions on the mic! If you’re interested in sharing pieces for either Poetry Slam or Spoken Word, please sign up by sending an email to Chris@phillyblackpride.org

Parties

Friday, April 27th

Opening Reception - "The Family Reunion"
Crowne Plaza Ballroom
4010 City Avenue
6pm - 8pm
$$$
OPEN BAR

The Evolution Ball
Hosted by the house of LaCroix
Crowne Plaza Ballroom
4010 City Avenue
8pm - 2am
$$$
Cash Bar

Games & Things with Andrea LaMour
Crowne Plaza Mini Ballroom
4010 City Avenue
10pm - Midnight
FREE

Midnight Movie Madness
Crowne Plaza Mini Ballroom
4010 City Avenue
Midnight
FREE

Leave it on the floor (showtime TBA)

Parties

Saturday, April 28th

PRIDE Workshops Crowne Plaza 4010 City Avenue 10am-2pm Free We have a workshop for everyone! Come experience a Philly Black Gay Pride free educational workshop.

Parties

Speed Dating
Host Hotel-Doubletree Hotel
Time TBA
Cost: $
Speed dating where the options are plentiful and finding Mr./Mrs. Right only
takes minutes. Come and enjoy your future. $ Cash Bar $

Caribbean Heat Party
Crowne Plaza
4010 City Avenue
7pm - 11pm
$$$
OPEN BAR

Vending Opportunities
PBGP 2012 is currently looking for organizations, businesses and/or individuals who have a vested interest in marketing to a niche audience of LGBTQ men and women of African descent. As a potential vendor, you will have an unprecedented opportunity to: build awareness of your product or service; showcase attributes and distinctions; as well as solicit valuable client information for future direct-marketing efforts.

In exchange you will receive exposure through: print and electronic media as an “Official 2012 PBGP Vendor"; on-site booth space in which to display, sample or promote your product or service and much, much more. Contact keith@phillyblackpride.org for additional information