Philadelphia is going to be popping with Pride this weekend! Take a look at just a few of the events happening around town!
June 12
En Blanco y Negro
5:30-8 p.m.
Taller Puertorriqueño, 2721 N. Fifth St.
Join GALAEI and Taller for the opening reception of the exhibit by artist Jose Luis Cortos, known for black-and-white guache paintings on newspaper, part of the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Annual Reminder Days.
Pride Kick-Off Party
6 p.m.
The Gayborhood block party features games, food and drinks; purchase discounted wristbands to Sunday’s festival for $10.
June 13
Woody’s Block Party
Noon
Woody’s, 202 S. 13th St.
The annual indoor and outdoor party, featuring a charity dunk tank, returns to the Gayborhood.
Philadelphia Dyke March
3-7 p.m.
Kahn Park
March steps off from 11th and Pine streets after a pre-event rally and concludes at the park with speakers and live entertainment.
Homecoming 2015
6-10 p.m.
John C. Anderson Apartments, 251 S. 13th St.
The annual fundraiser for William Way LGBT Community Center features dinner by Giorgio on Pine, an open beer and wine bar, silent auction, live entertainment and the presentation of the 2015 Homecoming Court.
Stimulus Pride Party
10 p.m. June 13
Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St.
The official after-party for the Philadelphia Dyke March features go-go dancers and drink specials; cover is $5 for guests in PDM shirts or $10 otherwise.
June 14
Pride Parade and Festival
11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
The parade steps off from 13th and Locust streets at 11:30 a.m. and heads to Penn’s Landing for the festival, featuring headliner Fran Drescher, more than 100 vendors, food and drinks, games and more; admission is $15.
IBA Sails with Pride
2:30-5 p.m.
401 S. Columbus Blvd.
The third-annual yacht cruise, organized by LGBT chamber of commerce Independence Business Alliance, includes lunch, open beer and wine bar, prizes and views of the Penn’s Landing Pride festival; $85 for IBA members and $95 for nonmembers.
Pride at ICandy
Noon-2 a.m.
254 S. 12th St.
No cover all day with performances by the ICandy Girls and specials including $3 Coors Lights and $6 Stoli cocktails.
Back 2 Basics: Pride Edition
4-10 p.m.
Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.
Cover is $5 before 6 p.m., with a buffet from 4-5 p.m. and drink specials all day.