LGBTQ+ Events Near Philadelphia: August 2025
From support groups to drag shows and more, explore LGBTQ+-friendly activities near you this August 2025.
Check back here throughout the month for updates and more events!
GAYMER NIGHT
Hosted by 254
Every Tuesday
7:00 pm - 12:00 am
Location: 254 (formerly Tabu)
254 South 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA
Click here for more info.
Calling all console kings, joystick queens, and board game babes—your new favorite Tuesday tradition is here!
🕹️ Every Tuesday
📍 2nd Floor @ 254 | ⏰ 7PM–12AM
💸 NO COVER!
🍻 Drink Specials Flowin’
🎯 What to expect:
✔️ Console Games
✔️ Beer Pong
✔️ Pool
✔️ Table Games
✔️ Yard Games
✔️ Full-on fun with your crew 🕺
Whether you’re slaying on the sticks or just here for the vibes—GAYMER NIGHT brings the fun every Tuesday night!
Monthly Support Meeting
Hosted by PFLAG West Chester/Chester County
1st Tuesday of every month
7:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Click here to sign up.
D+D Trans Adults Support Group
Hosted by Arrive Therapy
Every other Wednesday
Location: Arrive Therapy Office
Address provided at sign-up
Click here for more info.
Ongoing support group in the form of a table-top roleplaying game. A fun fantasy adventure to learn invaluable skills through engaging and informative table-top roleplay.
Group content is therapist-led. We will be using Critical Core which was specifically designed to be used in group therapy.
$65 every other week
Run by Shayne Palmer (any/all). Click here to learn more about Shayne.
Champions of Equality: Violence Prevention in the LGBTQ Community
Hosted by Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice
Thursday, August 7, 2025
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Virtual
Click here for more information.
Explore the challenges and needs of queer identifying individuals through this research-based training! The presentation will define Intimate Partner Violence, explore prevalence rates of violence within the LGBTQ+ community, unique tactics of abuse, and more. Walk away with an improved understanding of violence within LGBTQ+ spaces and how to support community needs!
Slayher: Philly’s Only All Heavy Metal Drag Show
Hosted by Lamia The Cursed Queen Presents at Tattooed Mom
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Seating at 7:00 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm
Location: Tattooed Mom
530 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Click here for more info.
Since October 2018, Philly's Only All Heavy Metal Drag Show has been shaking the foundations of fame, fashion and fierce in Philadelphia. This legendary dive for artists, misfits and stars alike, Tattooed Mom welcomes you into the arms of Lamia Lust, the cursed queen of nightmares and dreams. In her lair, Lamia heralds the most devious, demonic and gutter trash ghouls to the backrooms runway. Join her and her entourage of evil queens in the filthiest ritual of metal metamorphosis to witness in this modern age. The marriage of heavy metal and drag berths a myriad of abominable forms and incomprehensible beauties, witness the horror of SLAYHER.
Lehigh Valley PRIDE
Hosted by Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center
Sunday, August 17, 2025
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: The SteelStacks
101 Founders Way
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Click here for more info.
Featuring more than 300 vendors, artists, community organizations, and sponsors.
The event at the SteelStacks will include accessibility features such as free entry, ASL interpreters, ADA restrooms, large-print Pride guides, alcohol-free experiences, indoor air conditioned spaces, accessible seating for those with disabilities, indoor sensory-friendly area, spirituality space, and reserved parking near the festival entrances.
The State of Sexual Health in Philadelphia: A Virtual Town Hall Event
Hosted by Philadelphia Empowerment Clinic
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Click here for more info.
The State of Sexual Health in Philadelphia is a virtual town hall event bringing together public health leaders, clinicians, and community members to discuss the city’s current sexual health landscape. From record-high STI rates to ongoing disparities in HIV prevention and care, Philadelphia is at a critical crossroads. This event will explore the challenges, highlight community efforts, and provide actionable insights for improving health equity across the city.