Events/Resource Pages?
 

Hi everyone! I'm from NJ, but I am moving close to Philly (Woodbury Hts - about 15 minutes away). Does anyone know of any great groups, events, or resource pages I can check out?

Stay cool!

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Lift Your Luggage!
 

http://www.liftmyluggage.org/



from website:

The National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) is having its annual convention in Philadelphia (Nov. 5-7). The notorious "ex-gay" group is hoping that Americans have amnesia and don't remember that its most "prominent" board member, George Rekers, was forced to resign in May. Rekers stepped down after he was caught vacationing with a male escort he met on RentBoy.com. When asked why he had hired the young man, Rekers said it was to, "lift his luggage." As the infamous quacks at NARTH gather for their annual convention, let's Remind America that NARTH is a pseudo-scientific organization that is more about Rent Boys than research.


As the infamous quacks at NARTH gather for their annual convention, let's Remind America that NARTH is a pseudo-scientific organization that is more about Rent Boys than research.

WHAT: Protest of NARTH's annual convention (Please join us)

We are asking that you bring your own luggage to the protest (pink luggage would be ideal). Please consider attaching signs to the luggage such as
NARTH = Junk Science
"Ex-Gay? No Way"
"Rent Boy Rekers"

WHERE: Renaissance Philadelphia Airport Hotel, 500 Stevens Drive Philadelphia, Pa.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 Noon-1:30 PM.

Anyone want to attend this Hanne Blank reading with me at Giovanni's Room in Philly tonight?
http://www.giovannisroom.com/event/reading-hanne-blank

"A comprehensive guide on the how-tos and why-tos of love, romance, and great big sexuality for everyone--regardless of gender or orientation--from the chubby to the supersized.
"Big Big Love" is the only handbook on sex, sexuality, and sexual self-confidence for people who know that a love life isn't dictated by the number on a bathroom scale. Covering the ins and outs of sex toys, sex aids, and positions for larger lovers, this guide also takes on tricky topics like the fear of being seen naked and living in a culture where no body is ever perfect enough. Featuring advice on medical issues and activism, along with expert interviews on topics like fat-admirer culture, "Big Big Love" tackles every hot-button issue people of size will confront in the bedroom and in love.

I can only help with Philly-ish resources, but I do know of a few.

William Way Community Center - The LGBTQ community center at 13th and Spruce in the gayborhood. They host community events, and are a safe space for all community members.

The Mazzoni Center - LGBT Healthcare and Wellness Center. They have a sliding pay scale for economically disadvantaged folks, and are instrumental in helping trans folks with name changes, HRT, legal issues and medical care.


If you're on Facebook, there are all kinds of bars, circuit parties, and other things to do in the city.

Giovanni's Room is the gay bookstore. Great place, nice people, and they've been around FOREVER.

TLA Video has a lot of queer titles. It's hit or miss depending on when you go.

Philadelphia Freedom Band is an LGBTQIA community concert band, if you're a musician.

Philadelphia Voices of Pride is an LGBTQIA mixed voice community chorus if you prefer singing.


Bars:

Sisters - The only "Lesbian" bar in the city. 13th and Chancellor in the gayborhood

Woody's - two floors, primarily male, have $0.80 drink specials but it can be hard to get served if you aren't a dude

iCandy - Formerly 12th air command. Three floors, typical club music, has a tiki deck up top. They're currently trying to get more of a mixed crowd (it has historically been primarily male) so they have temptress tuesdays for the ladies.

Stir - This bar is outside of "the hood" and is located in the swanky Rittenhouse Square area. It's a tiny place, and it's rarely crowded if you prefer that.

Tabu - LGBTQIA sports bar. The upstairs lounge/bar area is often rented out to community organizations who hold fundraisers there, or circuit parties who need a space.

Voyeur - After hours club in the gayborhood. This venue isn't "gay" per se, but is often the after hours stop for everyone leaving gayborhood bars. It's a members-only club, so expect to pay a lot if you decide to go there on a night they're not having a party that's open to the public.


There are a few circuit parties like Fingerbanger, Stimulus, Arouse, Scene and one other that is escaping me at the moment. Depending on the type of music you like, the area of the city you are in/want to go to, and the type of people you're interested in, the party you go to may change.


There are also a bunch of meetup groups. I know there's a lesbian parenting group, a lesbian professionals meetup, and a group for 40+ individuals.


Not sure if any of this info will be helpful outside of Philly, but figured I'd post it just in case.