LGBTQ Event of the Week: Philly Family Pride Picnic

Plus other awesome events worthy of your attendance.


Philly Family Pride’s Picnic & Arts Festival is Saturday, June 23rd.

This week’s LGBTQ event of the week is Philly Family Pride Picnic & Arts Festival. In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Philly Pride, the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs, Philadelphia Family Pride, and the Mt. Airy Art Garage are partnering to provide an event centered on “family-specific entertainment” that includes fine art and handcraft, music, food, and resource tables from a variety of organizations and nonprofits that provide services and support to LGBTQ parents and youth. The event kicks off on Saturday, June 23rd, 11 a.m. at Lovett Memorial Library, 6945 Germantown Avenue. FREE ADMISSION

Other events to check out this weekend:

WEDNESDAY
L’amour: Painting With a Twist: 5 p.m. at Trans Equity Project, 149 W Susquehanna Avenue.

THURSDAY
Lezcronymz Vending at Dear Summer Outdoor Movie: 5 p.m. at 510 Pentridge Street.

Bridging Connections Happy Hour: 6 p.m. at Pyramid Club, 1735 Market Street.

Night Market – Gayborhood: 6 p.m. at Gayborhood, 1200 Locust Street.

SATURDAY
Intro to Role Play w/ Dr. Timaree: 4 p.m. at Kink Shoppe, 126 Market Street.

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