LGBTQ+ Events Near Philadelphia: Dec. 2024
Here are some upcoming queer events that we’re excited about in December 2024.
See you there!
The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show
Hosted by Ensemble Arts Philly, in association with BenDeLaCreme
Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Academy of Music
240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Click here to buy tickets.
You better watch out, you better not cry, because “The Queens of Christmas” (Entertainment Weekly) are coming to Philadelphia with a brand new edition of the internationally acclaimed The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show!
Another holiday season brings another year of fabulous spectacle, whip-smart comedy, brand new songs, and annual favorites starring BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon. Join the sugary DeLa and spicy Jinkx for an evening the New York Times says is “sure to lift your spirits and make you howl with laughter.”
Trans Art Market
Hosted by TransArtMart
Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
BOK Building
821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Click here to reserve a spot.
Trans Art Mart is hosting its fifth market highlighting Trans, Non-binary, and Gender Expansive Artists and Makers in Philly.
The event entrance is located at 821 Dudley Street. Parking is hard in South Philly- Please be aware of this in your travel plans.
Masks are required and vaccine cards will be checked at the entrance. If unable to be vaccinated, you will have to take a Covid test on-site provided by us!
Entry is $5 and will be collected at the entrance. A portion will go to Philly-based reparation groups.
UDTJ First Annual Gala
Hosted by U.D.T.J.
Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Drexelbrook Event Center
4700 Drexelbrook Drive, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Click here to learn more.
Join us for a night to remember as we celebrate U.D.T.J.’s 2024 accomplishments and look towards the future of Delco’s Queer and BIPOC Safe Spaces!
The main event will feature:
DJ & Dancing from DJ Nuzzles
Drag Show performances
Awards for community trailblazers
Elegant buffet dinner from Drexelbrook’s kitchen
Cash bar with a specialty cocktail
This celebration honors and raises money for the incredible individuals who have been champions for the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ youth communities, fostering understanding and fighting for justice.
Queer + Trans Yoga 🏳️🌈
Hosted by Zia Yoga & Wellness
Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:15 pm
Zia Yoga & Wellness
321 E Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA
Email info@ziayogawellness to book.
Queer & Trans Yoga is designed to give you many spacious moments to find your breath, find new ways to move your body that feel good, and (re)connect with your true joyful self.
This is a class by and for LGBTQ+ and trans-identified folks and active allies intending to build an embodied and heartfelt community. Suitable for students 13+ years old.
$10 per person / Free for monthly members
Please note that for the safety and convenience of our staff and community, all registrants must register in advance.
Trans By Trans Book Club
Hosted by Free Library
Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Click here to register.
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for a virtual citywide book club for trans and nonbinary readers aged 25–45. Each month, we will be reading books written by trans and nonbinary authors and discussing trans imagination, writing craft, the art of creating our lives, and more. Free paperback copies of our titles are available for pre-registered attendees upon request.
Our December book is Fine: a comic about gender by Rhea Ewing