LGBTQ+ Events Near Philadelphia: May 2025
From self-defense workshops to support groups to dance parties, explore LGBTQ+-friendly activities near you this May.
Check back here throughout the month for more events!
Queer Self-Defense Workshop
Hosted by Delaware Queer Social & Superdojo Martial Arts
Saturday, May 3, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Superdojo Martial Arts
1005 Elk Mills Rd.
Elkton, MD 21921
Click here to RSVP.
Join Delaware Queer Social for a practical, affirming self-defense workshop designed by and for the queer community. Learn real-world tools like boundary setting, situational awareness, de-escalation techniques, and basic physical defense—all in a supportive, identity-affirming space.
Suggested donation: $10 (No one turned away for lack of funds)
Space is limited—RSVP only if you plan to attend.
✨ Open to all LGBTQ+ folks
🛡️ No experience necessary
💪 Come as you are, leave feeling stronger
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 Teens Support Group
Hosted by Arrive Therapy
Meets every other Wednesday for 2 hours.
Location: Arrive's Paoli office
Contact us or join for the address.
Click here for more information.
Group content is therapist-led. We will be using Critical Core which was specifically designed to be used in group therapy.
Run by Shayne Palmer (any/all). Click here to learn more about Shayne.
RENT
Hosted by Arden Theatre Company
Opening Night: May 15th
Runs until June 22nd
Location: Arden Theatre
40 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Click here to find tickets.
At the end of the millennium, a group of bohemians in the East Village struggle with love, loss, and gentrification amidst the AIDS crisis. In this immersive, exciting new production, Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award™ and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical will transform the Haas Stage and shake the rafters with the iconic chords of “Seasons of Love,” “I’ll Cover You, ” and the thrilling, soaring score that is RENT!
This show contains mature themes and strong language
Sapphic Factory: Queer Joy Party
Hosted by The Foundry
Friday, May 23, 2025
9:00 pm, doors at 8:30 pm
Location: The Foundry Philadelphia
29 East Allen Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Click here to buy tickets.
Come dance and be free to the music of Chappell Roan, Muna, Fletcher, Kehlani, boygenius, Kim Petras, Rina Sawayama, MARINA, Kali Uchis, ELIO, Ashnikko, girl in red, Tegan and Sara, and more.
Collaborating with plus1 to donate a portion of proceeds from each ticket sold to the PLUS1 x NOISE FOR NOW Reproductive Health Access Fund.