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  • Brittany Ann Tranbaugh Live at Hansberry Garden

    Hansberry Garden and Nature Center 5150 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Brittany Ann Tranbaugh, 2021 winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, will open Hansberry Garden & Nature Center’s 2025 Summer Concert Series on Thursday, May 29, at 6 p.m. with a performance in the garden’s Dr. Edward Chun Amphitheater. Brittany Ann Tranbaugh (pronounced TRAN-baw) is a Philadelphia-based songwriter whose queer Americana heartbreaker “Kiss You” won Song of the Year in the 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. A favorite at the Philadelphia Folk Festival and WXPN’s World Cafe Live, she tours from the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters. Critics praise her arresting turns of phrase, keen powers of observation,

    Pay what you wish

  • Historic Rittenhouse Town Fair

    Historic Rittenhouse Town 6035-6049 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Historic RittenhouseTown for our 5th annual Town Fair! May 31st 11am-4pm. Town Fair is a free community event with tours, hearth cooking, hiking, activities, health and wellness, vendors, artists, craftsman, and so much more occupying our 20 acre site. Hopefully, we see you there! With over 20 vendors and more signing up come check out all that we have to offer!

    Free

  • South Street Pride Block Party

    South Street South Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Following the Center City Pride Parade, make your way down to the 500 Block of South Street for food, drink, shopping, and more! Vendors include: South Street Souvlaki Tattooed Mom Sensationals Philly Majdal Bakery Hardy’s Funnel Cake B-Bop Vintage Lady Love Scooped DeVille Garland of Letters Crash Bang Boom Philly Game Shop Fabriq Spa South Street Art Mart Loomen Labs AIDS Healthcare Foundation Cohen’s & Co STITCH AND DESTROY Repo Records Magic Gardens @yarnadelphia @fistfulofflowersphilly @mx.moss_growing

    Free

  • Abington Township Public Library’s PrideFest

    Everyone is invited to Abington Township Public Library's PrideFest! Enjoy music, food trucks, crafts, community organizations, vendors, and more! Food trucks will include Babalouie BBQ, Humpty's Dumplings, and Frios Gourmet Pops. Should it rain, we will bring the celebration inside the Library. Thank you to Wawa, Inc for providing free bottles of water. Questions? Contact: Sara Huff, Head of Young Adult Services, at shuff@mclinc.org or 215-885-5180, ext. 147 Jessica Olzak, Children's Librarian, jolzak@mclinc.org or 215-885-5180, 128 Abington Township Public Library 1030 Old York Road Abington, PA 19001

    Free

  • Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two

    Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This is for a free dance performance series by the artist and choreographer Brendan Fernandes, coinciding with Pride Month. The performances will take place Friday–Sunday, June 6–8 at The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Center City.

    Free

  • Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two

    Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This is for a free dance performance series by the artist and choreographer Brendan Fernandes, coinciding with Pride Month. The performances will take place Friday–Sunday, June 6–8 at The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Center City.

    Free

  • Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two

    Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This is for a free dance performance series by the artist and choreographer Brendan Fernandes, coinciding with Pride Month. The performances will take place Friday–Sunday, June 6–8 at The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Center City.

    Free

  • Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two

    Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This is for a free dance performance series by the artist and choreographer Brendan Fernandes, coinciding with Pride Month. The performances will take place Friday–Sunday, June 6–8 at The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Center City.

    Free

  • Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two

    Brendan Fernandes: Noise See and In Two
    The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This is for a free dance performance series by the artist and choreographer Brendan Fernandes, coinciding with Pride Month. The performances will take place Friday–Sunday, June 6–8 at The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Center City.

    Free

  • Kensington Queer Circus Fest

    Philadelphia Brewing Company 2440 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    We’re the East Kensington Arts Committee (EKAC), a volunteer-run group working in partnership with the East Kensington Neighbors Association (EKNA), and we’re thrilled to announce the first annual Kensington Queer Circus Fest—our neighborhood’s own PRIDE celebration! Join us on Saturday, June 28, 2025, for a free, family-friendly event that centers and celebrates queer artists, circus performers, and creators—right in the heart of East Kensington, Philadelphia, on Martha Street between York and Hagert. This isn’t just a festival. It’s a vibrant celebration of diversity, inclusion, creativity, and community—a joyful space where queer voices and circus arts come together to create something

  • Fungadelphia Festival

    Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philadelphia Mycology Club’s second annual Fungadelphia Festival is returning to the Schuylkill Center this year! 🎉 It's family-friendly, fungi festival filled fun with guided walks, lectures, workshops, vendors, food, crafts, and more. WHEN: Sat., Aug. 23, 11 - 3 WHERE: Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA FREE/Donation-based registration required

    Free

  • First Friday Opening: Philadelphia Love + The Jane Gallery 1st Birthday Bash

    The Jane Gallery 32 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a very special First Friday on September 5th, 2025! It's The Jane Gallery's first birthday, and we're pulling out all the stops to celebrate an amazing year of honoring the art of woman, queer, and nonbinary artists! Party with us as we open our newest show: Philadelphia Love. Bringing together artists from all walks of life, Philadelphia Love is a beautiful collection of local works that celebrate the city that brings us together. Philadelphia We are so thankful to all of our supporters who have made The Jane a home in the past year, and we can't

    Free

  • Labor of Love x Thunderbird Hall Present Mischief Night Mayhem 4: Grave Consequences

    Thunderbird Hall 2856 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Get ready for a spooky night you’ll never forget from the crossover collab you didn’t know you needed. Thunderbird Salvage x Labor of Love present Mischief Night Mayhem 4: Grave Consequences. Held at up-and-coming event space Thunderbird Hall, festivities begin as the sun sets with a nighttime market featuring local vendors, plenty of food, and drinks to keep spirits high all night long. Bring your outdoor voices for the main event, pro wrestling! Watch your local hero’s battle out long time rivalries, and witness moves you’ve never seen before by new faces from all around the world. If that’s not

    $25

  • Bingo Night at Marsha’s South Street

    Marsha's South Street 430 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Marsha’s South Street is hosting Bingo Night on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.! Play free games of bingo and win prizes like free drinks and snacks, money off your tab, Marsha’s merch, vintage keepsakes, and Big Top gift cards. Bring your friends for the perfect midweek night out!

    Free

  • Pitch a Friend Night at Marsha’s South Street!

    Marsha's South Street 430 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Marsha’s South Street is teaming up with Pitch-A-Friend for a special LGBTQIA+ Night! Come for an unforgettable night of fun, community, and connection! On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 7 p.m., singles will have the chance to pitch their friends and maybe meet someone new! This is guaranteed to be a lively social evening, perfect for making connections and enjoying a night out. Be sure to sign up through the link!

  • Storyville: Searching for the Songs of Wanaragua by Eli LaBan

    Scribe Video Center 3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Scribe Video Center and Big Picture Alliance for a screening of "Searching for the Songs of Wanaragua" at Scribe on December 12, 7PM. This short documentary follows Cesar Vargas, a Garifuna language teacher and researcher from Honduras, and Eli LaBan, a documentary filmmaker from Philadelphia, as they record and translate traditional songs to use as teaching tools to support the revitalization of the endangered afro-indigenous Garifuna language in Honduras. Eli LaBan is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker who has worked on projects pertaining to social development, cultural preservation, and education across the world.

    $5

  • A Very Thunderbird X-mas

    Thunderbird Hall 2856 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    For the first time ever, Thunderbird Salvage is hosting a quirky holiday party at their up and coming event space, Thunderbird Hall. It will feature a little bit of everything that has made the funny little venue what it is today including live music, pro-wrestling courtesy of labor of love, karaoke, crafting, and of course, a fabulous Photo Booth all night long. Arrive early to get your take-home pictures with sleazy Kensington Santa (pets welcome!) plus a free cigarette for the road. Dress to impress as there will be an award for worst holiday attire and of course, ugliest sweater.

    $15

  • Drunk Black History

    Punch Line Philly 33 E. Laurel St., Philadelphia, NY, United States

    The critically acclaimed Drunk Black History show has finally made it to "the city of brotherly love"! Comedian Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) hosts this event where you’ll hear from comedians, writers, and experts who are skunked out of their mind trying to recap the biography of a historical Black figure or event that hasn’t gotten the mainstream love they deserved. The upcoming show in honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History month will include appearances from Marquise Richards (Keepin' It a Bean), Monique Bonney (Well Crafted), Eric Cole (Hung Up Podcast), and more! Sunday, February 1st Punch

    $25

  • Bird Box Workshop at the Discovery Center

    The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Glen Foerd in learning how to create a bird box for your own home or green space! Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Glen Foerd both share a mission of maintaining local ecosystems along the Schuylkill and Delaware River, and this is where your stewardship can help. We will begin the workshop with a bird tour around Discovery Center and discuss why bird boxes (also known as nesting boxes) are essential to birds due to the decline of natural habitats. Then, each participant will have the opportunity to assemble a bird box kit (using hammers and nails) which you

    Free

  • Misfit Variety Show: Comedy for Weirdos, Rebels, and the Misunderstood

    Studio 34 4522 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia

    MISFIT VARIETY SHOW tours to Philly for one night only! Hop on to this joyride of heartwarmingly irreverent comedy for the weirdos, rebels, and the misunderstood. Host Lauren LoGiudice (dubbed “fierce” by the New York Times) assembles a rotating cast of eclectic comedy performers to celebrate the beauty of not fitting in. Hosted by Lauren LoGiudice (HBO) Directed by Kate Sisk Produced by Amelia Gorman Featuring: Arantxa Chávez and Michael (Dola) Amendola (Pig Iron) Kirk Griffiths (Opened for Mike Birbiglia, Michelle Buteau, and Chris Gethard) Dr. Harley (Murray Hill’s This is Burlesque) Formaggi (Idiot's Hour) Lexi Lewis (The Bird's Nest)

    $10

  • FREE Youth Choir – Singing City: Next Generation

    GIRL DOLLS: The American Musical
    Temple University Presser Hall 2001 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, United States

    "Love to sing? Come sing with us! Singing City: Next Generation is a FREE choir for kids and teens, as part of a collaboration between Singing City and Temple Music Prep's Community Music Scholars Program. Everyone is welcome- no audition required! Just come ready to sing, have fun, and make new friends. Registration is required. Sign up to secure your spot: https://tinyurl.com/NextGenerationYouthChoir Rehearsal Location: Temple University – Presser Hall 2001 N. 13th St. (Entrance on Norris St. between 12th and 13th Streets) Director: Kendra Balmer Youth Choir Director, Singing City Adjunct Assistant Professor, Boyer College of Music & Dance, Temple

    Free

  • Earth Appreciation Day – Plants and Poetry

    The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Temple University at the Discovery Center as we work to maintain our habitats and conservation work for Earth Day! This site is home to over 170+ species of birds, many species of insects and mammals, and up to thousands of visitors per year. Our efforts can aid in the livelihood of these animals and stewardship for the people. We'll focus on removing invasive bushes and plants around the trailhead so we can plant native shrubs in the future, as well as fill our seed packets for the public seed library. Afterwards, we open our space to

    Free

  • Black Out – Philly Black Pride Kick Off Social Event at Marsha’s

    Marsha's South Street 430 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Whether you’ve come out recently, have known your tea since birth, have come out multiple times, and/or are still settling into your identity, this party celebrates the queer experience in all of its shapes and sizes. Celebrate your pride at Marsha’s for the Black Out - Philly Black Pride Kick Off Social Event. Between two live DJs, enjoy a night of r&b, hip hop, rap, afrobeats, soca, afrolatin and more. Hosted by Triple A and Mouth of Rain, this event is 21+.

    $5 – $10

  • FREE Youth Choir – Singing City: Next Generation

    GIRL DOLLS: The American Musical
    Temple University Presser Hall 2001 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, United States

    "Love to sing? Come sing with us! Singing City: Next Generation is a FREE choir for kids and teens, as part of a collaboration between Singing City and Temple Music Prep's Community Music Scholars Program. Everyone is welcome- no audition required! Just come ready to sing, have fun, and make new friends. Registration is required. Sign up to secure your spot: https://tinyurl.com/NextGenerationYouthChoir Rehearsal Location: Temple University – Presser Hall 2001 N. 13th St. (Entrance on Norris St. between 12th and 13th Streets) Director: Kendra Balmer Youth Choir Director, Singing City Adjunct Assistant Professor, Boyer College of Music & Dance, Temple

    Free

  • Immigrant Rights Film Screening, Live Cumbia Band, and Barbacoa at Bartram’s Garden

    Immigrant Rights Film Screening, Live Cumbia Band, and Barbacoa at Bartram’s Garden
    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    JourneyArts' Table Sessions is back at Bartram’s Garden on April 29th and 30th, curated by award-winning Philly filmmaker Kristal Sotomayor! Catch a screening of Expanding Sanctuary, which tells the story of Linda, a Mexican immigrant mother who joins local activist organization Juntos to fight against ICE in Philadelphia, enjoy a live performance from local cumbia band Mariposas Galacticas AND catering from award-winning Chef Cristina Martinez of South Philly Barbacoa!

    $28

  • Immigrant Rights Film Screening, Live Cumbia Band, and Barbacoa at Bartram’s Garden

    Immigrant Rights Film Screening, Live Cumbia Band, and Barbacoa at Bartram’s Garden
    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    JourneyArts' Table Sessions is back at Bartram’s Garden on April 29th and 30th, curated by award-winning Philly filmmaker Kristal Sotomayor! Catch a screening of Expanding Sanctuary, which tells the story of Linda, a Mexican immigrant mother who joins local activist organization Juntos to fight against ICE in Philadelphia, enjoy a live performance from local cumbia band Mariposas Galacticas AND catering from award-winning Chef Cristina Martinez of South Philly Barbacoa!

    $28

  • FREE Youth Choir – Singing City: Next Generation

    GIRL DOLLS: The American Musical
    Temple University Presser Hall 2001 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, United States

    "Love to sing? Come sing with us! Singing City: Next Generation is a FREE choir for kids and teens, as part of a collaboration between Singing City and Temple Music Prep's Community Music Scholars Program. Everyone is welcome- no audition required! Just come ready to sing, have fun, and make new friends. Registration is required. Sign up to secure your spot: https://tinyurl.com/NextGenerationYouthChoir Rehearsal Location: Temple University – Presser Hall 2001 N. 13th St. (Entrance on Norris St. between 12th and 13th Streets) Director: Kendra Balmer Youth Choir Director, Singing City Adjunct Assistant Professor, Boyer College of Music & Dance, Temple

    Free

  • FREE Youth Choir – Singing City: Next Generation

    GIRL DOLLS: The American Musical
    Temple University Presser Hall 2001 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, United States

    "Love to sing? Come sing with us! Singing City: Next Generation is a FREE choir for kids and teens, as part of a collaboration between Singing City and Temple Music Prep's Community Music Scholars Program. Everyone is welcome- no audition required! Just come ready to sing, have fun, and make new friends. Registration is required. Sign up to secure your spot: https://tinyurl.com/NextGenerationYouthChoir Rehearsal Location: Temple University – Presser Hall 2001 N. 13th St. (Entrance on Norris St. between 12th and 13th Streets) Director: Kendra Balmer Youth Choir Director, Singing City Adjunct Assistant Professor, Boyer College of Music & Dance, Temple

    Free

  • Pride Book Fair

    H&H Books 2230 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, NY, United States

    H&H Books and Future Days Beer Company are hosting a PRIDE BOOK FAIR on June 7 from 2-6 PM! We’ll have books by amazing queer authors from Philly and beyond, prints by Kimi Tallant, H&H tote bags, extremely cute stickers, and more. Admission is free, and 10% of beer sales will be donated to The Head and The Hand. Whether you’re looking for an introvert-friendly alternative to Philly’s huge Pride festival or planning to party nonstop all weekend, we hope you’ll stop by!

    Free

  • cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Set It Off (30th Anniversary) and Rainbow Girls

    Two Locals Brewing 3675 Market Street, #Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for cinéSPEAK x Two Locals Brewing Company present Movie Mondays—a monthly gathering every 2nd Monday celebrating innovative Black filmmakers! In June, we’re celebrating Pride with queer heist films: F. Gary Gray's Set It Off (1996) and Nana Duffour's award-winning short, Rainbow Girls (2025). Eat the rich! Event Flow: Enjoy happy hour at 5-7 PM ($9 sangria, $1 off beer & wine, $10 bartender's special cocktail!) Film at 6-8:30PM (you'll have fun AND be home and in bed before 10!) Food: BYO-Dinner (bring your dinner or have it delivered) Free movie theater style popcorn by cinéSPEAK Tickets: This event

  • Pride on Passyunk

    East Passyunk Avenue East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    On Sunday June 14, 2026, East Passyunk Avenue will fill with music, art, and community for Pride on Passyunk, a grassroots Pride Celebration hosted by Spellbound Studio. Stretching across multiple blocks, this second annual event invites neighbors, visitors, and local businesses to center queer visibility with sidewalk vendors, in-store programming, and pop-up events happening all along the Ave. The focus is to create space for people to show up, connect, and celebrate with activations created by and for the local community. Event Highlights Include: ● Drag brunches, tarot readings, and friend speeding dating in businesses throughout the Avenue ● Sidewalk

    Free

  • MISS SOBRIETY

    The Church of the Holy Trinity 1904 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Charity amateur drag pageant with fierce competitors in its 13th year! Fabulous food and desserts served starting at 7. Proceeds benefit the Philadelphia Freedom Roundup, a not-for-profit founded in 1982 that serves the LGBTQ+ alcohol and drug-recovery community.

    $35,

  • Kensington Queer Circus Fest

    philadelphia brewing co 244O FRANKFORD AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19125, Philadelphia, PA

    Join us for the second annual Kensington Queer Circus Fest! A free celebration of queer joy, circus arts and community. A vibrant celebration! A joyful space! Something truly magical and well… FUN! Look at all this stuff: 🤡 Roller Circus @rollercircus.official 🤡 Open Flow Arts Jam w/ Tanooki Twirls @tanookitwirls 🤡 A Drag Show w/ Pi @notpi and Onyx @onyxondyx 🤡 Queer Clown Contest w/ MacKenzie Moltov @hottestclownaround 🤡 Cotton Candy Circus Arts Aerials 🤡 CDH Sideshow @cdhsideshow 🤡 Queer Arm Wrestling @queerarmwrestling 🤡 2nd Hand Circus @2ndhandcircus 🤡 drag story time Plus vendors and food and most likely incredibly

    Free

  • H&H Books Presents: Joseph Osmundson / SPAWNING SEASON

    the head and the hand 2230 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Join us Wednesday, July 8 at 6 PM to hear biologist & author Joseph Osmundson discuss his intimate new memoir, Spawning Season: An Experiment in Queer Parenthood. Philly-based author Joseph Earl Thomas and translator Carina del Valle Schorske will join Joseph in conversation. A Q&A and book signing will follow their discussion. Copies of Spawning Season will be available for purchase at the event. Registration is pay-what-you-want and highly recommended. (Registration helps us plan the arrangement of our space and know how many books to order!) Questions? Email events@theheadandthehand.com, and follow @theheadandthehand on Instagram for events, book clubs, updates, and

    Free

  • Amish Country Queer: A Night of Film, Art & Drag

    Amish Country Queer: A Night of Film, Art & Drag
    Asian Arts Initiative, Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    An award-winning documentary, a photo exhibition celebrating rural LGBTQ+ life, and a homegrown drag show converge in one unforgettable night. Amish Country Queer is a film about Lancaster's queer nightlife and drag culture, and a story about what it means to be visibly, joyfully, unapologetically queer in a place the world told you wasn't built for you. Tulle Queer is an ongoing portrait series by trans artist Brady Pappas that honors the queer icons of the 717 region. Using tulle as a recurring visual motif, the project creates a vibrant, community-rooted celebration of visibility and resilience. The Angel Hour is

    $5 – $25

  • Amish Country Queer: A Night of Film, Art & Drag

    Amish Country Queer: A Night of Film, Art & Drag
    Asian Arts Initiative, Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    An award-winning documentary, a photo exhibition celebrating rural LGBTQ+ life, and a homegrown drag show converge in one unforgettable night. Amish Country Queer is a film about Lancaster's queer nightlife and drag culture, and a story about what it means to be visibly, joyfully, unapologetically queer in a place the world told you wasn't built for you. Tulle Queer is an ongoing portrait series by trans artist Brady Pappas that honors the queer icons of the 717 region. Using tulle as a recurring visual motif, the project creates a vibrant, community-rooted celebration of visibility and resilience. The Angel Hour is

    $5 – $25

  • Drunk Black History – Philly

    Punch Line Philly 33 E. Laurel St., Philadelphia, NY, United States

    The critically acclaimed Drunk Black History show returns to the "City of Brotherly Love" to highlight more local Black talent and Black History stories! Featuring a stellar lineup of comedians, podcasters, writers, and experts who are hilariously tipsy while recounting the stories of overlooked figures and moments in Black history, this isn't your typical history lesson. Expect laughs, unexpected twists, and fascinating facts about how Black culture has shaped the world. It's the Daily Show meets Drunk History with a live audience! Joining host Brandon Collins onstage will be Jacen Bowman (Philly Black Pride), Trenae Nuri (City Cast Philly), Camille

    $20