Manayunk Celebrating National Coming Out Day With Pride Events

MANAYUNK, PHILADELPHIA — To celebrate National Coming Out Day, Out & About in MNYK is hosting a weekend-long event that will promote inclusion and tolerance for all.

Oct. 18 through Oct. 20, Manayunk businesses, organizations, and more will host special events in honor of National Coming Out Day.

Each activity and event will serve to promote Manayunk as a safe place that welcomes everyone.

“Out & About in MNYK was conceived by a group of Manayunk’s LGBTQ+ business owners and residents,” said Megan Douress, Director of Marketing & Events at the Manayunk Development Corporation. “Their goal is to put Manayunk on the map as one of Philadelphia’s most welcoming neighborhoods, and I’m really excited to be celebrating that with a weekend of events and promotions from more than 30 of our small businesses.”

The weekend will kick off with Drag Queen Bingo at Winnie’s Manayunk on Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. The $40 fee includes nine games of bingo, drag shows, and a buffet dinner.

Fun continues on Saturday, Oct. 19 with Drag Queen Spin at The Wall Fitness Studio at 11 a.m. Interested fitness gurus can register on the MINDBODY app for the class co-taught by owner, Juliet Sabella, and queen Paula Deen-White.

More family-friendly events and activities will be hosted throughout the day, such as drag face painting, drag story time, a pride-themed selfie booth, LGBTQ+ vendors and organizations, and more in Canal View Park, 4416 Main St.

Manayunk businesses will also celebrate with promotions such as a pride-themed gift with purchase at The Little Apple, Latitudes & Longitudes and Nicole Miller, 20 percent of pride bandannas and accessories at City of Paws Pet Care, and a free LGBTQ+ yoga vinyasa flow class at Unity Yoga.

Guests can look for the Philadelphia pride flags outside their favorite businesses to indicate they are celebrating the weekend with specials and promotions.

End the day at Kismet Cowork – Manayunk where they will host a drag show with Drag Mafia from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The show will include light food and drinks from Winnie’s Manayunk and a meet-and-greet with the queens after the show.

See a full list of vendors and activities below:

Friday, Oct. 18

• Winnie's Manayunk
  • Doors open at 6 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. $40 ticket gets you nine games of bingo, shows, and buffet dinner

Saturday, Oct. 19

• Drag Queen Spin Co-Taught by Julie and Queen Paula Deen White
  • 11 a.m. $40 cost includes spin class, keepsake polaroid with the queen, a swag bag valued at over $75 and an experience you won’t get anywhere else
• Canal View Park
  • Noon to 5 p.m.
    • Drag Face Painting
    • Photo Booth
    • William Way Community Center
    • Independence Business Alliance
    • Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
  • 2-3PM:
    • Drag Story Time, Kismet Cowork
  • 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    • Drag Show (get tickets here)
  • 8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Post-show meet and greet with performers

All promotions set for the weekend are:

• Chabaa Thai Bistro: Drag Brunch featuring brand new brunch menu. Sunday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. First come, first serve, no purchase necessary. Reservations are recommended.
• City of Paws Pet Care: Twenty-five percent off Pride bandannas and accessories
• Ilumine Gallery: Fifteen percent off discount on all purchases from Oct. 18 to Oct. 20. Enter to win free photo print on metal valued at $200.
• Latitudes & Longitudes: Gift with Purchase & Special Pride Products with Portion of Proceeds Going to The William Way Foundation
• LILA Fashion International: Fifteen percent off the store, raffle giveaway, and complimentary bubbly in store
• The Little Apple: Rainbow gift with purchase, raffle, and 15 percent off LOVE pillows
• Manayunk Chambers Guest House: Free Gift Certificate Raffle for Overnight Stay. Ten percent off Pre-Ordered Gift Certificate for Future Stay.
• Nicole Miller: Raffle Giveaway and gift with purchase of $250 or more
• Pet Friendly Dog Bakery: 20 percent off Pride Cookies and Pride Dog Gear & Pride Raffle
• Philadelphia Runner: 15 percent Off the Whole Store
• Sulimay's Studio on Main: Partner up with Pride at Sulimay’s. Schedule your hair appointment with a partner or friend and enjoy a scalp massage along with your hair service and as always a complimentary beverage. Book online at sulimayshair.com or call (267) 437-3616
• Unity Yoga: Free LGBTQ+ Yoga Vinyasa Flow Class on the Oct. 19 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. Lead by Antonio, this class is designed and a place for our LGBTQ+ yogis to explore their practice in a welcoming and loving environment. All-levels welcome and encourage to attend — register here.
• Vacay Beauty: Friday Oct. 18: Get 15 percent off your spray tan with the code PRIDE. Saturday Oct. 19: Get 15 percent off your spray tan with the code PRIDE, and enjoy a Rainbow Mimosa during your appointment. Book for either day and enter a raffle for a pride-themed prize pack worth $50+ of products to help keep your skin and your tan looking flawless.
• The Wall Cycling Studio: Pride Ride Donation Class & Sale on Pride Merch