Press Release

THERE'S LOTS OF NIGHTLIFE FOR LESBIAN TRAVELERS IN PHILLY
A Four-Floor Club, Multi-Weekend Circuit Events And Local Dive Bars Bring A Diverse Crowd To A City Great For Lesbians

PHILADELPHIA, February 1, 2007 - Gay nightlife in Philadelphia isn’t all about the men. Lesbian travelers have a vibrant scene all their own with Sisters Nightclub, a seven-days-a-week women’s bar, and themed parties at an array of venues each week. There’s a place in Philadelphia for all kinds of lesbians, from the artist to the activist to the party girl. Here’s a sampling of Philly after dark. For more information, visit www.gophila.com/gay.

Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC

Monthly and Circuit Parties:

• Pure Party Girl First Friday – Pure, a gay after-hours club, lets women rule the floor on the first Saturday of the month. In the Pink Lounge, it's karaoke and $2.00 pink drinks from 9:00-11:00 p.m. Then, the night really heats up with pulsating music and non-stop dancing. $8.00 cover charge. 1221 St. James Street, (215) 735-5772, www.ladies2000.com
• Sole Sistah Ladies' Alternative Dance Party – Every third Thursday, lesbians of color populate Sal's on 12th for a mix of hip/hop, reggae and house. $7-$9 cover charge. 200 S. 12th Street, (215) 731-9930
• Fabric – Indie-rockers and hipster fashionistas rule at this mostly women's party the second Saturday each month at Sal's on 12th. Well drink specials run from 10:00 p.m. to 12 midnight. $6 cover charge. 200 S. 12th Street, (215) 731-9930, www.thefabric.net
• Girl – An eclectic bunch gathers on the third Saturday of every month for this happening dance party at Sal's Restaurant. With a $5 dollar cover and varying drink specials, this event is a favorite for the city’s budget-conscious artistic community. 200 S. 12th Street, (215) 574-2110, www.phillygirlparty.com
• Pousse Cafe – The second Saturday of every month brings a wild night of lesbian go-go girls and butch and femme drink specials to South Philly. $5-$7 cover charge. 1734 Snyder Avenue, (215) 849-7444
• Ladies Rock – The women's folk music scene pays a visit to Manayunk the third Sunday of the month for a concert hosted for women at Grape Street Philadelphia. With a one-hour open bar and buffet and $8-$15 cover, the evening draws an astute, musical crowd. 4100 Main Street, (215) 487-1226, www.ladies2000.com
• Elevate – Lesbians and those who love them get together at Key West every fourth Saturday of the month. Affordable and clever, the relaxed event attracts young and trendy scenesters. $5 cover. 207 S. Juniper Street, (215) 545-1578, www.elevatephilly.com

Favorite Haunts:

• Dyke Night at the Dive – This South Philly dive bar is overtaken by lesbians from the city and beyond for an evening of fun hosted by Philly personality Mistress Majesta every Friday. 947 E. Passyunk Avenue, (215) 465-5505
• The Green Line – Social activists and academic types favor The Green Line, a bar alternative in University City. Open until 11:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, the café screens old movies. 4239 Baltimore Avenue, (215) 222-3431
• The Lark – Suburban lesbians flock to this hotel bar that has its place in history as being the meeting site of the Homophile Action League, one of Philadelphia’s first gay rights groups. Saturdays are the big night here. 302 DeKalb Pike, Bridgeport, (610) 275-8163

Dance Venues:

• Sisters Nightclub – The city’s largest and most popular lesbian club draws a diverse array of women from the Philadelphia region and beyond. Though open every night, Thursday nights are the hottest here with an all-you-can drink special for $10 from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.; Friday nights are popular with women of color. Sisters features two bars, a restaurant, a lower level game room and a popular Sunday brunch buffet. 1320 Chancellor Street, (215) 735-0735, www.sistersnightclub.com
• Shampoo – Shaft Fridays at Shampoo sizzle for both men and women. Slightly off the beaten path, this converted warehouse has tons of dance space and an intimate "Latin Lounge" downstairs. 417 N. 8th Street, (215) 922-7500, www.shampooonline.com
• Tavern on Camac – Though mostly men flock to the downstairs piano bar, lesbian women have made the second floor their spot away from Sisters, especially on Friday nights. The intimate dance floor beckons with a pleasant mix of familiar 80s tunes and 90s hits. 243 S. Camac Street, (215) 545-0900, www.tavernoncamac.com
• Woody's – Though men out number women at Woody's, lesbians often stop by on the weekends during the early hours of the evening before moving on to another destination. 202 S. 13th Street, (215) 545-1893, www.woodysbar.com

The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) builds the region's economy and image through destination marketing to increase the number of visitors, the number of nights they stay and the number of things they do in the five-county region. For more information about travel to Philadelphia, visit www.gophila.com/gay or call the Independence Visitor Center, located in Independence National Historical Park, at (800) 537-7676.

CONTACT:

Jeff Guaracino, GPTMC
(215) 599- 2290, jeff@gptmc.com