Gay To Do: The Submission, Indigo Girls & more
Your top gay calendar picks for this week.
The Submission
The Submission opens Friday, April 10 at the Walnut Street Theatre Studio 5 (825 Walnut Street). The play tells the story of a young gay Caucasian playwright who pens a play under a pseudonym about growing up poor and African-American. When a major theater festival accepts the work for production, he hires an African-American actress to act as the playwright. What ensues is a cautionary tale of sexuality, race and prejudice. Not to be missed.
The Submission runs through April 25. The show will run Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:00pm, with two special reduced-price performances on Sunday April 12 and 19 at 2:00pm. For tickets.
Welcome Back PorkChop!
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 1 contestant Victoria "PorkChop" Parker returns to the Venture Inn (255 S. Camac St.) on Friday, April 10. Hosted by Hennestacia Beach with performances by Miss Venture Inn 2015 Fanci Dismount, Astala Vista, Cleo Phatra, and Bev.
Show begins at 11:00pm. No cover.
Stonewall Sports Spring Candyland Pub Crawl
Stonewall Sports Philly is sponsoring a pub crawl on Saturday, April 11 to raise money for their beneficiary charities the William Way Community Center and I'm From Driftwood. Registration will include a free t-shirt, specials and activities at each of the bars. Stops along the way include Boxers PHL, Tabu, UBar, Tavern on Camac and iCandy. The theme is Candyland, so get out your lollipops and Rainbow Brite swag.
Crawl begins at 12:00pm at the William Way Community Center (1315 Spruce Street). $30 registration fee. To register.
I'm From Driftwood Spring Brunch
On Saturday, April 11, I'm From Driftwood (251 S. 13th St.) will host their second annual Spring Brunch Fundraiser in the Courtyard of the John C. Anderson Apartments, the LGBT-friendly senior housing development that opened last February.
What Makes Me Pissi
Pissi Myles returns to L'Etage (624 S. 6th St.) for this month's engagement of her show "What Makes Me Pissi" on Saturday, April 11. This installment's guests are Eric Jaffe, Mistor Fahrenheit, Lili St. Queer, and Bernadette Housedown. DJ Chris Urban spins the show and dance party afterwards.
Doors at 7:00pm. Show time at 8:00pm. For tickets.
Heroes Award Ceremony and Brunch
On Sunday, April 12, the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund will award local heroes at a special ceremony and brunch in the Lafayette Ballroom of the Hotel Monaco (433 Chestnut Street).
Indigo Girls with the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra
Get out the map this weekend. On Sunday, April 12, the Indigo Girls will perform live with the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center (300 S. Broad St.). As part of the Kimmel's commitment to partner world-class artists with local performing arts organizations, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers will offer "a unique presentation of their music with the support of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra". Sounds like much more performance power than just the power of two.
Show begins at 7:30pm. For tickets.