LGBTQ Satisfaction Month is widely known each June across the nation. June was formally designated as Satisfaction Month in 1999, although satisfaction marches and the month unofficially started in 1970 as a technique to honor the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion in Manhattan – a pivotal protest by members of the homosexual group over a police raid at Stonewall Inn, a bar in Greenwich Village.
Now, this time is used to acknowledge the affect of lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, transgender and queer group members and have fun their contributions.
Whereas Satisfaction Month formally begins on June 1 – there are occasions as early as Thursday, Might 29, within the metropolis. And, this upcoming weekend has loads of occasions to kick issues off.
Here’s a listing of the place you will get concerned!
Wednesday, Might 28 – Sunday, June 22: James Baldwin’s Giovanni’s Room
Be a part of the Quintessence Theatre Group for a theatrical adaptation of the novel “Giovanni’s Room” at a number of timeslots all through the month. The play follows an American man who travels to Paris together with his girlfriend and falls in love with an area man. Ticket costs differ.
Thursday, Might 29 – Sunday, June 1: Sip Metropolis Satisfaction Mixers
Sip Metropolis Mixer, a gaggle that goals to host inclusive occasions and areas for girls, LGBTQ+ group members and nonbinary of us, will host a collection of mixers geared towards Satisfaction Month.
On Thursday, Might 29, the mixers will kick off on the PHS Pop Up Gardens on South Avenue. The occasion will start at 6 p.m. There is no such thing as a cowl, and the occasion is dog-friendly and ADA-accessible.
One other South Philly mixer on Friday, Might 30, provides pool tables, meals, drinks and “queer and joyful” firm. Tattooed Mothers will host the Queer Satisfaction Kickoff from 6 to 10 p.m. (though, they are saying this may possible transcend that 10 p.m. cutoff). There is no such thing as a cowl.
Saturday’s Sip Metropolis Satisfaction Mixer will likely be held at Liberty Level Philly, a waterfront restaurant in Philly. The fourth annual Satisfaction on the Water kickoff dance get together will likely be held from 5 to 11 p.m. and could have two full bars, photograph cubicles, door prizes, candy treats and extra. Whereas the occasion is primarily geared towards queer girls, transmen and transwomen and non-binary of us, the occasion description says cis homosexual man buddies are welcome as nicely. Tickets are door solely, and are $15 from 5 to six p.m. and $20 from 6 to 11 p.m.
On Sunday, June 1, the Sip Metropolis All Day All Homosexual Get together will characteristic a “full queer takeover” of each flooring of the Blind Barber Speakeasy. The occasion will characteristic drinks, common LGBTQ jams, a hydration station and wristbands so members can come and go. Tickets are $10 on the door. Whereas primarily geared towards queer girls, trans and non-binary individuals, cis homosexual males and straight cis girls allies are welcome if they’re accompanied.
Friday, Might 30: Satisfaction 365’s Satisfaction Across the Metropolis and Metropolis Corridor flag elevating
This kickoff of Philly Satisfaction Week will characteristic the unfurling of the most important Satisfaction flag in Philadelphia’s historical past throughout iconic places all through the town. The 600-foot flag will journey by means of totally different neighborhoods – beginning on the Philadelphia Museum of Artwork at 9 a.m., Satisfaction on Predominant Avenue in Manayunk at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. at Metropolis Corridor and eight p.m. within the Gayborhood.
The day can even characteristic the Official LGBTQ+ Flag Elevating at Philly’s Metropolis Corridor at 2 p.m.
Friday, Might 30: Roots Picnic Satisfaction Soiree
This pre-cursor to the Roots Picnic Weekend will introduce rising musical expertise and have fun Black queer artistry and tradition. The occasion will likely be held from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. on the Warehouse on Watts in Philly, and tickets vary from free (earlier entry) to $21.79.
Friday, Might 30: Porkroll Satisfaction Get together with Peter Napoli
Be a part of NYC-based DJ Peter Napoli and resident DJ Redevil to have fun Philadelphia PRIDE at Gayborhood bar Bikestop! The occasion will characteristic lots of of Satisfaction guests and a clothes test. Tickets differ by value and can run from $10 to $25.
Friday, Might 30: Satisfaction Kickoff Dance Get together
Dance your method into Satisfaction Month with the Society Hill Dance Academy’s Satisfaction Kickoff Get together! The occasion could have an instructor-led group dance class at 7:45 p.m., and a dance get together from 8:30 to 10 p.m. The occasion is $20 for non-members and is BYOB.
Friday, Might 30: Love Revolution Philly: Pink Pony Membership
Circuit Mother is internet hosting a dance get together at Concourse Dance Bar on Friday. The tickets are $34.02, and the occasion lasts from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday, Might 31: Philly Dyke March 2025
The Philly Dyke March welcomes the queer group and allies to have fun Satisfaction Month with an 11 a.m. assembly at Kahn Park (eleventh and Pine streets) and march at 12 p.m. The march has change into a Philly custom and permits members of the LGBTQ+ group to take over the Philly streets.
Saturday, Might 31: BOS Philly: Fantasea Island
Be a part of the ROAR Philly nightclub for each afternoon and night actions on the thirty first. From 1 to 7 p.m., there will likely be a pool get together, that includes drinks and cabanas. From 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., the membership will flip into an indoor and outside playground. Daytime tickets vary from $33.69 to 70.96, nighttime tickets vary from $49.66 to 86.94, and bundles (day and evening) are wherever from $92.26 to 156.17.
Saturday, Might 31 & Saturday, June 21: Philadelphia Satisfaction Bar Crawl
Satisfaction Crawl’s The Philadelphia Satisfaction Bar Crawl will characteristic stops at six bars and golf equipment in and across the Gayborhood on Saturday, Might 31, from 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets vary from $17.85 to 23.18 and entry will get you entry to taking part bars and golf equipment, drinks and DJs.
Pub Crawl’s Philadelphia Satisfaction Bar Crawl on Saturday, June 21, will characteristic greater than 4 venues. Tickets embody drink specials, 2-3 free drinks or photographs, photographers and videographers and stay music. Tickets vary from $14.79 to 30.65.
Friday, Might 30 & Sunday, Might 31: Contemplating Matthew Shepard – Spring 2025 Live performance
This musical efficiency honors the lifetime of College of Wyoming scholar Matthew Shepard, who died after he was overwhelmed and kidnapped in 1998. Shepard was part of the LGBTQIA+ group, and the Matthew Shepard Basis was created by Shepard’s dad and mom to assist shield LGBTQIA+ people and communities.
Each performances will likely be a musical response to those occasions. Each reveals will likely be at 9 p.m. on the Church of Holy Trinity and tickets vary relying on the variety of group members within the get together.
Sunday, June 1: “Be You” Satisfaction March
The Philly Satisfaction March invitations all members of the LGBTQ+ group and allies to have fun Satisfaction Month and activism on the primary day of the month. The parade will start at sixth and Walnut streets at 10:30 a.m., and can finish within the Gayborhood. The occasion can even characteristic speeches, music and networking earlier than the march. The occasion is not going to characteristic any floats or automobiles – occasion organizers say this permits the march to maintain the spirit of activism, unity and collective spirit. No registration is required, and all are in a position to be part of. The march will likely be adopted by a pageant.
Sunday, June 1: Philly Satisfaction 365 Satisfaction Pageant
The Satisfaction march will arrive within the Gayborhood at midday for a celebration lasting from midday to 7 p.m. The occasion will characteristic six entertainment-themed zones that spell “LUVERS”
The “L” zone will characteristic basic anthems and “throwback vitality” to have fun LGBTQ+ historical past. The “U” zone could have drags, DJs and group expertise uniting. The “V” zone stands for visibility – with dance flooring and “head-turning performances.”
The “E” zone is for everybody – with youth and household programming and all-ages actions. The “R,” or relaxed, zone has lo-fi beats and lounge vibes for simple connections. Lastly, the “S” zone stands for sapphic – and has queer women-centered reveals.
The occasion will characteristic greater than 200 distributors, performers, artists and group organizations. Leisure zones can be found in addition to sober zones and sensory-friendly zones. You will discover zone maps right here.
Monday, June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23: Monday Satisfaction Evening at William Manner
William Manner LGBT heart’s Monday Satisfaction Nights characteristic a rotating collection of free, inclusive group occasions. All occasions have music, gentle refreshments and prizes. Occasions vary from bingo and recreation nights to group dialog and movie previews. You will discover extra particular data for every occasion on their calendar.
Friday, June 6: SPIN’s First Friday
Be a part of the ping pong membership, restaurant and bar SPIN as they kick off Satisfaction Month. SPIN’s “First Friday” occasion for June will likely be pride-focused – that includes all the things from drag-hosted ping pong battles and a queer expertise heart stage. Desk reservations are $10 and the occasion runs from 8 to 11 p.m.
Saturday, June 7, Friday, June 13, Friday, June 20 & Saturday, June 28: “Drag Me Philly” excursions
Be a part of Past the Bell excursions for a singular tour of Philly, specializing in the historical past of drag and the “ins and outs” of the drag scene right now. The tour will embody interviews with varied drag artists in Philly, LGBTQ pioneers in drag historical past and a displaying of murals highlighting drag historical past. Tickets are $39, and instances differ.
Sunday, June 8: Satisfaction Month Life Drawing Session
Be a part of the William Manner LGBT Group Middle from 1 to 4 p.m for a day full of artwork and group. In the course of the occasion, members can draw from a number of fashions, together with Philly-based drag artists. Members ought to carry the surfaces and mediums they’d prefer to work on. Tickets are $23.18.
Sunday, June 8: Philadelphia Interfaith Satisfaction Service
Philly’s third Annual Interfaith Satisfaction Service on the First Baptist Church of Philadelphia could have a service targeted on unity, understanding and help by means of issues like readings, music and artistic ritual. The occasion is hosted by the Mazzoni Middle, native clergy and varied organizations. All are welcome to hitch – the service will start at 3 p.m.
Thursday, June 12: Philly Queer Slowdance
This “cozy, intimate” night is the equal of a center college dance – however for 21+ adults. Attendees could have the prospect to bounce alone, dance with “designated” dancers, or ask different attendees to bounce (all inside respective boundaries and consent from each events). All are welcome to attend, though occasion organizers emphasize attendees will extra possible fall throughout the LGBTQIA+ crowd. Tickets vary from $9.85 to 33.85, and the occasion lasts from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Thursdays, June 12 – July 17: Membership Queer Dance Class Satisfaction Version
Be a part of the Society Hill Dance membership on Thursdays at 7:45 p.m. for a 6-week Membership Queer class! Members within the class will study quite a lot of totally different kinds (together with bachata, hustle and swing). These signed up for the category can even have entry to Monday and Wednesday Social Ease group courses at 7 p.m. and Friday evening dance events beginning at 7:45 p.m. The studio is BYOB. Registration is $195 for one and $390 for a pair.
Tuesday, June 17: Trans by Trans E-book Membership
Be a part of the Free Library of Philadelphia on the third Tuesday of each month for a citywide guide membership for trans and nonbinary individuals. This month’s assembly will likely be at 6 p.m. over Zoom because the group discusses The Danger it Takes to Bloom by Raquel Willis. Superior registration is required.
Friday, June 20: The Queer Present
This interactive, inclusive comedy evening has a various set of LGBTQ+ performers and permits members of the group and supporters to take part in a protected and accepting comedy present. Drinks are BYOB, and tickets are $21.25.
Saturday, June 21: Barnes & Noble Philadelphia PrideFest
Meet native LGTBQ+ authors at this all-day studying occasion at Barnes & Noble! The occasion is sectioned into morning and afternoon tickets, with writer teams for every part. Tickets are free. Authors on the occasion will likely be greeting, signing and talking about their books. For more information in regards to the authors in every group, head to the occasion web page.
Sunday, June 22: Satisfaction Drag Brunch at Dock Avenue Brewery
Be a part of Philly drag queens as they host a brunch full of guffaws, mimosas and lip sync battles at Dock Avenue Brewery. Doorways for the occasion open at 11 a.m. and the present begins at 12 p.m. Tickets are $23.18, however you possibly can add on a “celebration package deal” for $28.52 – the place members can have fun their milestone by getting up on stage and lipsyncing with one of many queens.
That is an ongoing listing of occasions that will likely be up to date as extra data is discovered.