TO-DO LIST: LGBTQ events, Feb. 24-March 3

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TO-DO LIST: LGBTQ events, Feb. 24-March 3

POSTED: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 3:00 PM

Filed Under: LGBTQ | To-Do List

Each day we dig into a different category of our listings database to compile a to-do list of our favorite entries. Today, we're going gay with a week's worth of LGBTQ-related events.

12TH AIR COMMAND PORNO BINGO BINGO-my gosh I think he has a boner... Every Sun., 10 p.m., FREE, 12th Air Command, 254 S. 12th St., 215-545-8088.

Fiona Zedde

A READING WITH FIONA ZEDDE Zedde reads from Dangerous Pleasures, her erotically-charged novel about sex with no strings, dangerous one-night stands and a woman's desire to push her sexual boundaries. Sat., Feb. 26, 5:30-7 p.m., FREE, Giovanni's Room, 345 S. 12th St., 215-923-2960.

A READING WITH TOMAS MOURNIAN The author reads from Hidden, his novel about a teenager who runs away from an abusive gay-to-straight bootcamp and finds a safehouse with other teenagers in San Francisco. Its based on the internationally-syndicated article Mournian broke for the San Francisco Bay Guardian about real-life teens in the same situation. Fri., Feb. 25, 5:30-7 p.m., FREE, Giovanni's Room, 345 S. 12th St., 215-923-2960.

BOB & BARBARA'S DRAG SHOW Miss Lisa Lisa hosts Philly's longest-running drag show. If you jump on stage, don't be surprised if she gives you a spanking it's called tough love. Every Thu., 11 p.m.-1 a.m., $6, Bob & Barbara's, 1509 South St., 215-545-4511.

HUG: DELAWARE VALLEY LEGACY FUND VOLUNTEER EVENT Come join Delaware Valley Legacy Fund (DVLF) as it thanks its current and past volunteers while providing a forum to learn more about DVLF and the volunteer opportunities it provides. Representatives from all DVLF committees will be present to answer questions and share information. DVLF works to to improve the quality of life and create a legacy for the LGBTQ community. Thu., Feb. 24, 6-8 p.m., FREE, Cityspace, 2200 Walnut St., 215-625-3650.

HOMOROBICS Dig out those rainbow-colored toe socks and that glittery midriff top for this class, where you'll dance to divas' hits and firm your tush at the same time. Fun attire is strongly encouraged. Every Sun., 7-8:15 p.m., $10, Crossfit Gym, 201 S. Camac St., 856-220-0699.

PGMC

PGMC CONCERT: RAT PACK LIVE The inimitable cool of Sinatra, Martin, Davis Jr. and the rest of the Rat Pack are brought to life by the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus. For more information, visit this week's Agenda section. Sat., Feb. 26, 8-10 p.m., $20, Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2111 Sansom St.

RELAUNCH OF THE SCENE PARTY Dance your ass off at this hot LGBTQ party. Music will be provided by DJ Kash, who will spin mixes of gay faves like Nicki Minaj, Britney and Florence and the Machine. Sisterspace, a non-profit that supports lesbians in the Delaware Valley, will have shot girls and raffle prizes. Proceeds benefit them, so you'll be helping a good cause. Sat., Feb. 26, 10 p.m.-3:30 a.m., $5, Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St., 215-735-5772.

SECOND LGBTQ YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FAIR (YEF) The Educational Justice Coalition (EJC) presents this celebration of LGBTQ youth. Joey Kemm recently interviewed by Anderson Cooper will be a guest speaker. The Fiercest Life Youth Party starts right after in the ballroom. Fri., Feb. 25, 4-9 p.m., $5, William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St., 215-732-2220.

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SUMMIT The anteparty for the Team Philadelphia Sports Summit gives you a chance to unwind and hear all about what the LGBTQ leagues have planned for this year. Sat., Feb. 26, 9:30 p.m., FREE, Westbury, 261 S. 13th St., 215-546-5170. Not gay enough for you? Check for more in our LGBTQ events database.

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