Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and two local venues are hosting bachelor auctions to help singles mingle — and raise funds for two LGBT-related organizations.
Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus
Don’t miss your chance to win a Valentine’s Day dream date with some of Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus’ most eligible bachelors.
This year’s PGMC Bachelor Auction will once again take place at Woody’s, but in an anticipated change, it will be held Saturday night instead of Sunday afternoon: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 7 at Woody’s, second floor, 202 S. 13th St.
“We decided to switch things up this year and move the auction to Saturday,” said PGMC fundraising chair Paul Fontaine. “We wanted to give people the chance to drink and be merry without worrying about going to work in the morning.”
Plus, the $10 ticket to the auction allows you to skip the cover charge when the dance floor opens to the public at 10 p.m.
The fiercely fabulous Stella D’Oro will host this year’s lineup of bachelors, which includes six PGMC members as well as two surprise guests that will be revealed at the event.
Each bachelor has two minutes to show off his talents and convince spectators to bid on him. Winning bidders get a date at either a show or restaurant.
“This is our second-biggest annual fundraiser,” said Fontaine. “We usually raise between $4,000-$5,000.”
For more information, visit www.pgmc.org.
AIDS Law Project
Didn’t win your dream date at the PGMC auction? Well, get ready to try again with another dreamy lineup of Philly’s finest bachelors.
The first-ever V15 Bachelor Auction, benefiting the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania — which offers free legal services to people living with HIV/AIDS — takes place 8-11 p.m. Feb. 12 at Boxers, 1330 Walnut St.
The event, hosted by Lady S, will feature a silent auction, drink specials, drag performances and raffles in addition to the auctioning of 15-20 bachelors. Winners receive a 25-percent discount for dinner at nearby Knock.
“We hand-selected these amazing —and desirable— men just for you,” said event coordinator Sean Doam. “They come from all walks of life: bartenders, IT, the medical field, etc.”
Don’t miss this opportunity to score one-on-one time with Trevor “the all-American boy next door” or Will “the witty artist,” and more amazing men.
To see pictures of the bachelors and for more information, visit facebook.com/V15Bauction or aidslawpa.org.