TOP PICKS: 4 Unique LGBTQ Events This Weekend

Metallic, Mean Gays, and Mardi Gras kick off the first weekend of February.

"Mean Gays" is a drag retelling of the iconic film "Mean Girls."

“Mean Gays” is a drag retelling of the iconic film Mean Girls.

Charity drag shows and themed parties ring in the new month. Check out what events will have you showing out this weekend.

FRIDAY EVENTS

Diabolique Ball: Wham, GLAM, Thank You Ma’am!
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 Saint James Street; over 21

Come out for a charitable night of “shiny metallic and sequin fetish fashions, corsets and kinky craftwork” as the performers glamorize the runway. Tickets available here; proceeds will be donated to Prevention Point Philly, Girls Rock Philly, and Philly AIDS Thrift.

SATURDAY EVENTS

Mean Gays
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
iCandy, 254 South 12th Street; over 21

Watch a live drag retelling of the iconic film Mean Girls played by some the popular Haus of Ham! Cover is $10 for general admission/$20 for VIP and can be purchased here.

Decadence / Mardi Gras at Rainbow Mountain
8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Rainbow Mountain Resort, 210 Mount Nebo Road, East Stroudsburg, PA; over 21

The epic return of Wolfstryker Leather reinvents Mardi Gras to new decadent proportions.

Vixens & Vagabonds Queer & Kinky Cabaret: Spank Me
8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar, 200 South 12th Street; over 21

Last year’s PGN winner for Best Burlesque Act gives you a night of kinky contents and performances, with all proceeds going to charity. Reduced cover for those in drag; VIP and general tickets available here.

If you have weekend LGBTQ events that you would like considered for our top picks, please email us at gphilly@phillymag.com.