17 gay venues · 15 gay-friendly venues · 243 upcoming events
Philadelphia holds a proud place in LGBTQ+ history — home to some of the earliest gay rights protests in the 1960s and the vibrant Gayborhood in Center City, marked by its iconic rainbow street signs. With deep community roots and a welcoming spirit, Philly remains a top East Coast queer destination.
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Thu, Nov 5
5 PM - 2 AM
Tavern on Camac, Philadelphia
Thursday live piano sing-along at Tavern on Camac in Philadelphia's Gayborhood, with CJ Steinway, then Nile Weber playing show tunes, standards and crowd favorites at the piano.
Weekly
Thu, Nov 5
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Bob and Barbara's Lounge, Philadelphia
Miss Lisa Lisa's Thursday Night Drag Show at Bob & Barbara's Lounge on South Street, Philadelphia: a long-running weekly drag show with two showtimes.
Weekly
Thu, Nov 5
9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Bob and Barbara's Lounge, Philadelphia
Miss Lisa Lisa's Thursday drag show at Bob & Barbara's, Philadelphia: 9:30pm show, $8, 21+.
Weekly
Thu, Nov 5
10 PM - 2 AM
Woody's, Philadelphia
Thursdays at Woody's in Philadelphia's Gayborhood: Low Budget plays dance music videos old and new in the main bar to kick off the weekend early.
Weekly
Thu, Nov 5
11:59 PM - 3:20 AM
Voyeur Nightclub, Philadelphia
Thursday Nights at Voyeur in Philadelphia's Gayborhood: resident DJ Sat-One spins Top 40, EDM and hip-hop on the main dance floor late into the night.
WeeklyFri, Nov 6
6 PM - 2 AM
Tavern on Camac, Philadelphia
Friday live piano sing-along at Tavern on Camac in Philadelphia's Gayborhood, with Donald Harrison, then Jeffrey Beiter playing show tunes, standards and crowd favorites at the piano.
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345 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
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225 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
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Your complete guide to LGBTQ+ Philadelphia — gay bars, events, the Gayborhood, and insider tips for the city where the fight for equality began.
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