Can you believe it’s August already? Summer always seems to fly by in the blink of an eye but with all the heat waves and heavy rains this year, it’s been a little harder to get outside and have fun.
But Labor Day is farther away than you think, and there are still lots of events going on all over town! Whether you like movies, sports, theater or hundreds of guys and girls running around in swimsuits with drinks in their hands, there’s something for everyone in the next couple of weeks!
GayFest
Got the theater bug? Then you’re going to be in Heaven! From Aug. 6-24, Quince Productions once again presents GayFest, its signature gay theater festival. That’s over two-and-a-half weeks packed with more than four-dozen performances of some amazing staged readings, incredible special performances and great plays having their Philadelphia or world premiers. Check out www.phillygaydays.com for more information and tickets either online or by phone. Remember to get there early to see Angela Giampolo throw out the first pitch! Surely she’ll do a better job than poor Carly Rae Jepsen a few weeks ago.
Our Night Out
Join the ONO crew for cocktails, nibbly bits and networking from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 8 at M Restaurant in the Morris House Hotel, 231 S. Eighth St. Special guest will be Steve McCann of phillygaycalendar.com, who will kick off the “Boys of Summer” weekend!
Can’t Stop the Music
Want to see one of the gayest movies ever made? Then shimmy into your construction-worker, cowboy, cop, Army, leather or American-Indian gear and go West — to West Philly, that is, for a fabulous outdoor screening of the incredible camp classic “Can’t Stop the Music.” It stars none other than the Village People and Bruce Jenner — Olympic gold medalist if you’re over 40, bit player on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” if you’re not.
Showtime is from 8-10 p.m on Aug. 9. at the International House, 3701 Chestnut St. The event is free, but you’ll want to bring lawn chairs or blankets, and plenty of change for snacks and refreshments. In case of bad weather, the movie will be shown inside.
Boys of Summer
It’s time once again to celebrate the Boys of Summer in the City of Brotherly Love! Enjoy a weekend packed with events, including:
Boys on a Boat Party: 9 p.m. Aug. 9 onboard Moshulu, 401 S. Columbus Blvd., featuring DJ Carl Michaels, go-go dancers, tropical cocktails plus lots of fun and games. (Note: The Splash Pool party that was originally advertised for this time slot was renamed and moved to Moshulu. Don’t go to the wrong venue, or you’ll be dancing on your own!)
Saturday Brunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 10 at Pennsylvania 6, 114 S. 12th St., featuring a prix-fixe menu for only $35 that includes your first drink and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages.
Block Party: 2-6 p.m. Aug. 10 at Tavern on Camac, 243 S. Camac St., featuring music, mayhem and a chance to mix and mingle with the Boys of Summer lifeguards!
Main event: 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Aug. 10 at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St., featuring DJ Drew G, performance artist Gunner Montana, pole dancers from Alfi Sosa, drag queens from all over town, literally hundreds of hot guys dancing all night long in nothing but swimsuits, and headliner Natalia Kills fresh off the tour bus opening for Kelis, Robyn and Ke$ha.
Sunday BBQ: 2-6 p.m. Aug. 11 up on the roof deck at iCandy, 254 S. 12th St., featuring food from the grill, frozen drinks from the blender and Bloody Marys from … wherever the hell Bloody Marys come from!
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