A popular fundraising party for William Way LGBT Community Center will return this year, this time in the summer.
Local party planners will present IndieGoGo, a dance party to benefit the center, from 10 p.m.-3:30 a.m. July 26 at Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St.
The party previously had been held directly following the October Indigo Ball.
The event is being staged by Stimulus Presents, NSFW Dance Party, DJ Carl Michaels, Josh Schonewolf Presents, Mondo Trasho, DJ Nikki Lopez and Guerilla Queer Bar and others will keep the party going in six different rooms, spinning music from new wave to top 40 to Latin beats.
In addition to the dancing, music and drink specials, partiers will have the opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of live performances, body painting and street art.
Stimulus Presents co-founder Amber Hikes said in a statement that it was time for Philadelphia to see camaraderie among its leading LGBT party promoters.
“This event is near and dear to my heart. So often there’s a certain level of friendly competition amongst the queer promoters in the city, but for one night, we’re all putting our egos aside to entertain the entire community and raise money for a very, very good cause,” she said, noting the event will be “giving people a great night and a memorable experience all while giving back to the local queer community.”
The center’s development director, Michael Pomante, said he’s thankful for the time and energy of all the contributors.
“All of us at the center are incredibly grateful to all of the promoters and DJs for putting together this awesome benefit,” Pomante said. “There will be sounds, sips and sexy scenery for everyone at IndieGoGo, and I can’t wait to experience the spectacular dance adventure that these very creative and kindhearted people have conceived.”