National Park Service LGBT Program
3 p.m. June 9-11
Independence Visitor Center,
Sixth and Market streets
NPS Ranger Mike Doveton, along with WXPN’s Deb D’Allesandro on June 9 and William Way archivist Bob Skiba June 10-11, will present a free program on the history of the local LGBT-rights movement.
Pride Kick-Off Party
6-10 p.m. June 10
12th and Locust streets
The annual block party will feature refreshments, food, games, amusements and discounted Pride festival wristbands at $10.
Born This Way
8 p.m. June 10
Boxers, 1330 Walnut St.
The LGBT sports bar kicks off Pride weekend with music by DJ Paulie Paul, a performance by Omyra Lynn and a vogue battle.
William Way LGBT Community Center Homecoming
11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 11
1315 Spruce St.
The annual fundraising event returns at a new time and as a brunch, featuring a silent auction and live entertainment.
Philadelphia Dyke March
3 p.m. June 11
Kahn Park, 11th and Pine streets
Hundreds will set off through Center City to raise visibility of the dyke community. The march steps off at 4 p.m., and speakers and performers will entertain in the park after.
GayBINGO!
7 p.m. June 11
The Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St.
GayBINGO! turns 20 in style at this campy BINGO tournament that raises money for AIDS Fund.
Back 2 Basics: Philly Dyke March After-Party
10 p.m.-2 a.m. June 11
Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.
The official Dyke March after-party features drink specials, music by DJ NiiLo and DJ Ka$h. Cover is $10.
Pride Parade
11:30 a.m. June 12
13th and Locust streets
The parade kicks off a half-hour earlier than usual this year and heads from the Gayborhood to Penn’s Landing.
Pride Festival
Noon-6 p.m. June 12
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
The festival will feature more than 160 organizations, artisans, food and drink vendors and more, while singer Deborah Cox and others take the stage.
Queer as Philly
4-9 p.m. June 12
Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.
The Pride tea-dance party features house music and today’s hits. Cover is $5.
ICandy Pride After-Party
June 12
254 S. 12th St.
The official Pride after-party features no cover, drink specials and three DJs.