Weekend Roundup: John Wind’s ‘The Making of a Modern Man’ Opens

G Philly’s guide to what’s happening in LGBTQ Philly this weekend.

(L-R) This weekend, John Wind’s “Making of a Modern Man” opens at James Oliver Gallery, Marla J. Gold will be honored by the  Mazzoni Center and U.S. figure skating champ Johnny Weir will pick up an award from the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund. All that and more from the weekend below. 

FRIDAY

Famed jewelry designer John Wind’s latest exhibit, “The Making of  a Modern Man,” opens tonight at InLiquid. As the Metro reports, the gallery will be filled with pieces that show the juxtaposition between a modern man working to create feminine beauty:  “Busts of influential men, like Beethoven, are adorned with necklaces of handheld appliances and tangled wires. A sculpture of David is decked out with pearls, watches and Elvis paraphernalia.” Opening reception starts tonight at 6 p.m., free, the exhibit runs through June 26 at James Oliver Gallery, 723 Chestnut St.

ALSO:

• The folks at GALAEI are taking a break from their monthlong Masturbate-a-Thon for tonight’s SEXO happy hour at William Way
• Two City of Brotherly Love Softball league teams are hosting an indoor tailgating party with games, food and, of course, the Phillies game on a big ol’ projection screen.
• In the mood for a movie? Ladyfest Philly is screening Cheryl Dunye’s The Watermelon Woman at AUX. Click here for more on the monthlong film series and upcoming Ladyfest events.
• Local drag queens Mrs. P and Bridgette Jones are celebrating their birthdays at Tabu, and they encourage guests to “dress up in your craziest outfits and get the SLOPPIEST you’ve ever been.

SATURDAY

Three of Philly’s hardest-working LGBT advocates will be honored tonight at the Mazzoni Center’s annual Elixr: The Cure for the Common Gala. The evening will feature a full open bar, hors d’oeuvres and a buffet, and vocal trio Hotsy-Totsy, DJ Carl Michaels and jazz vocalist Dena Underwood will provide the musical entertainment. All proceeds from the evening’s ticket sales will support the Mazzoni Center’s future programs and services for the LGBT community. 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m., $150-$200, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market St.

ALSO:

• Awaken your inner Patti Smith at the Punk Rock Flea Market.
• To celebrate Armed Forces Day, Sisters is granting free entry to anyone who shows up in full or partial military uniform.
• The Trestle Inn is hosting a “far-out disco dance party” called Saturnia.

SUNDAY

The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund has a full day planned to celebrate its annual HEROES event. Things start off early at Drag Yourself to Brunch an afternoon drag show at Fire & Ice. The main ceremony, where HERO awards will be given to a handful of local LGBT and ally movers and shakers, is from noon to 3 p.m. at Hotel Monaco. And the after-party and T-Dance is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. back at Fire & Ice. U.S. Figure skater and DVLF’s 2013 National HERO honoree will be in attendance at all three events. Don’t miss the Q&A I  did with him this week, where we talk favorite divas, beauty secrets and gay sex. He’s too funny. Click here for location information.

ALSO:

• Philesbian.com is celebrating its one-year anniversary at Valanni with all kinds of drink specials and the best L-word socializing in town. Happy anniversary from G Philly!
• Jay Michael’s Salon and Spa is pulling out the trimmers for its Furriest Philadelphian Contest + Manscape Mania to Fight Prostate Cancer. Buzz.

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