I’m back in Philly now, but last weekend while writing this article I was sitting in Montreal where it frequently does snow at Christmas. In fact, it was snowing while I was writing this article. It was late at night after hanging out with my husband at the Black Eagle, where they play the best music I’ve ever heard in any gay bar, period, and they show hardcore Joe Gage porn movies! It was heaven with a hard on.
We were there for my husband Mike’s birthday and had a wonderful time visiting old friends (hi Marc-Andre and Mike!) and making lots of new ones (hi Luc and Michel and Marc and the hot DJ with the mohawk!). Beer & Cupcakes 2
Don’t miss Beer & Cupcakes 2 from 8 p.m.-midnight Dec. 9 at The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St. What’s “beer & cupcakes” you ask? It’s a bake sale and beer bash hosted by the case managers at the Mazzoni Center to help raise money for winter coats and holiday toys for area children infected or affected by HIV and AIDS.
If this sounds a little crazy, that’s because it is! It’s the most fun you’ll ever have at a bake sale in a leather bar. They’ll also have Jell-O shots, raffle tickets and lots of cool prizes.
For more information, see www.mazzonicenter.org or www.thebikestop.com. Pretty In Pink Cloud: A Sober Prom
There’s a lot of activity in the local gay and lesbian AA community this month, starting with the sober prom on Dec. 10 at the William Way LGBT Community Center at 1315 Spruce St. The theme this year is “Pretty in Pink Cloud,” so break out your skinny ties and parachute pants!
There’s a speaker meeting at 7 p.m., followed by the dance from 8 p.m.-midnight. You can vote for king and queen of the prom, win door prizes and 50/50s and pogo the night away! There’s a $15 suggested donation at the door, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
For more information, check out www.philadelphiaroundup.org.
December Arouse
Your first chance for a double shot of stimulation this month is at December Arouse from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 10 at Smokin’ Betty’s, 116 S. 11th St.
This will be the official after-party for Fresh Edition’s first-annual basketball tournament, so you know the crowd will be hot. Get there early to take advantage of the drink specials and to enjoy the smokin’ ladies and hot tunes. Cover is $7 before midnight and $10 after.
For more information, check out www.stimulusphilly.com.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Holiday Extravaganza
Put some ho ho ho in your holidays at 9 p.m. Dec. 15 when “RuPaul’s Drag Race” East Coast Holiday Tour kicks off at Tierra Nightclub, 4535 N. Fifth St.
The show features Philly’s own Gianna Drama, New York City DJ Anarki and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season Three stars Yara Sofia, Miss Mariah Paris Balenciaga and second runner-up Alexis Mateo!
There’s a $20 cover charge, or $15 with a flyer you can pick up at either Mixto or Tierra Columbiana restaurants.
For more information, check out www.tierranightclub.net.
Holiday Stimulus
Your second shot of stimulation comes from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 16 at Marathon Grill, 929 Walnut St. Join Stimulus and help them collect new toys and new or used clothing for women in need. New clothing and toys will benefit the Community Women’s Education Project in Philadelphia and used clothing will help the Domestic Abuse Project in Media (only new, unwrapped toys, please).
They’ll have drink specials and all the hot women you’ve come to expect from Stimulus events. Cover is $7 before midnight or $10 after.
For more information, see www.stimulusphilly.com.
Philadelphia Freedom Roundup
The local gay and lesbian AA community takes center stage Dec. 16-18, when the Philadelphia Freedom Roundup comes to town.
The roundup is an annual weekend-long gathering of the LGBT community celebrating recovery and those interested in what recovery has to offer. Participants come from across the Delaware Valley and around the country for meetings and workshops and to hear speakers share their personal experiences and tips for sober living.
This year’s theme is Share the Love, which is all about embracing being a human and co-existing with other humans while quieting the ego on your journey toward selflessness and unconditional love.
The weekend includes a wide variety of workshops, meetings and, of course, entertainment, including “A Christmas Carol Bingo” on Friday night and the “Night of 1,000 Chers” dance on Saturday.
All events will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel, which also has discounted rooms available for $109 a night. Registration is $45 until Dec. 9 or $55 after. A ticket to just the Saturday night dance is only $10.
For complete details including a workshop schedule and links for registration and discounted hotel reservations, visit www.philadelphiaroundup.org.
Questions, comments or news about upcoming events? Contact Jim at [email protected].