How often these days do you hear about a bartender working at the same bar for 29 years? You don’t. Stuff like that just doesn’t happen anymore.
So when it does happen, you know it’s something special. Well, an era is coming to an end this weekend, my friends, because Terry Versailles is retiring from The Bike Stop.
Terry started at The Bike Stop a few months after Ron Lord opened it in 1982. But on Feb. 18, just shy of his 30th anniversary at the bar, Terry is retiring and moving to Washington, D.C., with his handsome husband, Rich.
If you’ve ever been to The Bike Stop, chances are Terry served you, either in the main bar or down in The Pit. Or maybe he made you laugh as the emcee of a leather contest alongside Stella, the “Maneater from Manyunk.”
With his signature black moustache and white wifebeater, Terry is a Gayborhood institution. Don’t miss your chance to come out Saturday night and wish him well as he embarks on the next adventure on the long and winding road of his life.
So long, Terry! You are truly one of a kind. The Bike Stop and Philly will miss you terribly.
February Stimulus
February Stimulus will be held 10 p.m.-2 a.m. on Feb. 17, in its biggest venue ever, Shampoo Nightclub at 417 N. Eighth St.
It’s also going to be a “Red and Pink Affair,” so make sure you get dolled up in your best red and pink attire so you can impress everyone during Stimulus Speed Dating. Seats in speed dating are limited, so don’t forget to RSVP at [email protected].
For more information, check out www.stimulusphilly.com.
BootLust 4.0
The Keystone boys of Leather are back with BootLust 4.0, their annual signature event celebrating boot worship, boot blacking, beer, boys and more.
The fun kicks off at 10 p.m. on Feb. 18 at The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St. For more information, check out www.kbol.org.
Brandon’s Drag Superstar Birthday Bash
Brandon will celebrate his birthday in drag-tacular style from 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Feb. 19 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St. Cover charge is $5 and includes a free drink.
Everyone will be there: Goddess Isis, Navaya Shay, Omyra Lynn, Mrs. Pinklewinkle, Porcelain, Brittany Lynn, Diana Dharling, Stella D’oro, Anita Manhattan, Crystal Tee Electra, Cherry Pop, Misty Maven, Satine Harlow and more.
Ladies 2000 Presidents’ Day Bash
Celebrate Presidents’ Day weekend from 3-9 p.m. Feb. 19 at Top Dog, 2310 Marlton Pike (Route 70) in Cherry Hill. Don’t miss the $1 power hour from 3-4 p.m., the free hot dinner buffet or DJ Steve Singer.
For more information, see www.ladies2000.com.
The RED Party
Looking for something new? Then put on something red and check out the RED party from 8-10 p.m. Feb. 25 at Woody’s Bar, 202 S. 13th St.
Your $10 cover gets you on the dance floor all night long and raises money for RED — Rising Equality Donors — a group of young professionals working to achieve equality by raising money for Equality PA and help elect pro-LGBT candidates in Pennsylvania.
For more information, check out www.equalitypa.org.
Aiden James album release party
Don’t miss your chance to see local bear cub heartthrob James, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Feb. 25 at Milkboy, 1100 Chestnut St.
He’ll celebrate the official release of his new album, “Trouble With This,” with a special concert and after-party featuring DJ Carl Michaels. Space is limited so grab all your friends and get your tickets early.
For tickets and more information, visit www.milkboyphilly.com.
The last-ever Philly Scene Party
The party’s over, kids. The last Philly Scene party ever (that’s right, ever) will be held 10 p.m. Feb. 25 at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St.
To paraphrase Donna Summer, it’s your last chance to flirt with the sexy shot girls, your last chance to groove to hot music by DJ Kash and, yes, it might even be your last chance for love. So get out there and dance your ass off one last time with the Scene and help them go out in style!
Questions, comments or requests? Contact Jim at [email protected].