ART PHAG: Philly Drag Poetry, Berlin Wall dance party, Fetish Feud, First Person Festival

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ART PHAG: Philly Drag Poetry, Berlin Wall dance party, Fetish Feud, First Person Festival

POSTED: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 7:56 PM

Filed Under: Music | Art Phag DJs

Courtesy of DJ Ipek

Every Thursday, we give you this week's LGBTQ to-do list.

Before I begin, let me just say: Shame on you, Maine, for voting to repeal the state's decision to allow gays to marry. I'm truly disappointed. I thought you were cool.

OK, moving on '

' On Fri., Nov. 6 at 5:30 p.m., for a $20 donation, Giovanni's Room (345 S. 12th St., 215-923-2960) is hosting a Philly Drag Poetry soiree to benefit the Global Women's Strike. A diverse group of nine artists will be reciting their poetry while clad in drag. The best part is that these performers aren't professional drag queens and kings ' so be ready to see a room full of hot mess (and I mean that kindly). It'll be hilarious. Among the most well known participants is Eleanor Wilner, famed author and recipient of a prestigious MacArthur Foundation Fellowship.

' If dancing is on your agenda this weekend, you should head to Rise & Fall at Stir (1705 Chancellor St., 215-732-2700) on Fri., Nov. 6 at 9 p.m. for a free dance party that's going to tear the walls down ' literally. Held in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the falling of the Berlin Wall, Stir has invited German DJ Ipek Ipekcioglu (pictured) to spin a sexed-up set of Middle Eastern beats mixed with gritty Berlin elektro. This edgy mix of tunes will be a welcome break from the same old same old mash-up of pop divas you hear everywhere else. Wear something sexy like the cool German kids from one of my favorite fashion blogs, Still in Berlin.

' See what it's like to be on a gay game show at Bike Stop (206 S. Quince St., 215-627-1662) on Thu., Nov. 12 at 6 p.m., by participating in the free Fetish Feud. Hosted by the fierce and feisty Crystal Tee Electra, the game is styled after the classic TV show Family Feud. You can form your 'family' with your friends or be spontaneous and team up with strangers in the bar. Keep in mind that this event is centered around the annual Philadelphia Leather Weekend, so don't be afraid if the strapped-up guy next to you bends over for a playful spanking.

' Don't forget: The First Person Festival started this Wednesday. (Check out our A&E and Agenda sections for lots of FPF coverage.) There's an exciting program of events scheduled at the Painted Bride Art Center (230 Vine St., 215-925-9914) that are taking place throughout the weekend. Among them is a reading of' Sweet Tea on Sun., Nov. 8 at 6 p.m., for $12-$20, which I wrote about in this week's A&E section. I'll also be stopping by Karaoke Obsessed on Fri. Nov. 6 at 9 p.m., for $15-$20, and the Still Bill screening on Sun., Nov. 8 at 7 p.m., for $20-$30. Check out Critical Mass throughout the week for a review of these haps and more.

Itching for more gay events? Check out our LGBTQ listings.

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