The next two weeks are jam-packed with events for our community, with many of them taking place this Saturday. Whether you’re in the mood to dance, write or bowl, there are events that should appeal to everyone.
The Attic Youth Center continues its writing workshops Jan. 23 with “My Three Loves: Women, Sex, Poetry.” The workshops take place on Saturdays from 3-7 p.m. at the center, 255 S. 16th St. Geared toward anyone identifying with women’s space, the workshop is open to writers of all levels. Whether you’re published or just writing as a hobby, this group is for you. A new topic is featured each week. Past topics include foul-mouthed love poems, gender and deciding when to be sexual. This is a great way to get to know fellow writers, as well as an activity outside the bar scene. Best of all, the event is free — and get there early for the free lunch! Call (215) 545-4331 with questions.
Also on Jan. 23, GAYBingo takes over The Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St., from 7-9:30 p.m. Sponsored by the AIDS Fund, GAYBingo is the absolute most hilarious way to spend two-and-a-half hours. Always in demand, tickets tend to sell out quickly, so get yours soon. This is a completely mixed crowd and a great place to let loose and laugh your night away. All proceeds from the night are donated to AIDS Fund’s 30 partners. Floor seats are $25 and balcony seating is $20. With the BVDs — Bingo Verifying Divas — spoofing the Golden Globes throughout the night, you know you’re in store for a good time, all while supporting a good cause! For tickets and information, check out www.aidsphillyfund.org.
After you’re done playing bingo at The Gershman Y, head over to Voyeur for the one-year anniversary bash for The Scene. This dance party has moved to Voyeur — smack-dab in the middle of the Gayborhood — making it more accessible than its old South Philly haunt, Adobe Lounge. In celebration of its first year, The Scene will mix it up with rotating DJs and music each month. This month, DJ Carl Michaels will spin on the main floor and Lil Sis will be upstairs spinning your favorite hip-hop tunes. There will also be live performances by the sexy Jennifer Alvarez, as well as a visit from the ladies of Feminique Boutique. Get there by midnight and cover is just $5, with $3 drinks from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. This is definitely the go-to event of the weekend and always promises a sexy and diverse crowd. More information is at www.facebook.com/tlbtbproductions.
In the mood to bowl? Head out Jan. 24 to Thunderbird Lanes, 1475 W. Street Road, Warminster, and check out the Gay Bowling League. From 6-8:30 p.m., play all you want for $15. This weekly event is sponsored by Alternative Bowling. Monthly pizza parties and a prize fund add to the fun. Competitive and social, it’s a great way to start your week. Questions? Call (267) 481-4315.
On Jan. 28, get your dancing shoes on: Queering Tango lessons kick off at 7 p.m. at 126 Market St. Beginners are welcome from 7-8:30 p.m., with an intermediate lesson from 8:30-10. You can attend any class for $15. Queering Tango focuses on tango as a physical outlet for artistry, emotion and desire and stresses interpersonal connection and communication. Luckily for these lessons, no partner or registration is necessary, just the love of tango! Trust me: Ladies love ladies who can dance.
This is definitely the month to get off the couch and get into action. A new year means trying new things, and you have some new ideas here. Whether you’re single or have an S.O., these events are a great place to make new friends or just get out there and check out the scene. And remember, if I’m missing events, e-mail me and let me know!
Tracy Buchholz is an LGBTQ party producer-promoter in Philadelphia. She can be reached at [email protected].
