Queer Bait

Josh Middleton on the LGBTQ scene

by Josh Middleton

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Published: Jun 16, 2010

Gay Cartoonists

Peep this month long exhibit of illustrations by LGBTQ cartoonists. Giovanni's Room owner Ed Hermance says more than a dozen gay-themed sketches like Howard Cruse's Wendel, Glen Hanson and Allan Neuwirth's Chelsea Boys and Maurice Vellekoop's sexed-up Pin-ups will adorn the walls of his beloved bookstore. Warning: You may see a penis. Through June 30, free, Giovanni's Room, 345 S. 12th St., 215-923-2960, queerbooks.com.

Quince Productions' second annual cabaret series is crammed with all sorts of delicious gayness. Artistic director Rich Rubin says over half of this year's performance slots incorporate LGBTQ characters and themes. Among the gay players is eye candy Peter Andrew Danzig, who will sing ditties about his journey as a gay man discovering love in "Dirty Pop." Also, local fag icon Melissa Kolczynski will pull an Eddie Murphy la The Nutty Professor in her multi-character portrayal of a transsexual, gay man and dominatrix in "'Round Midnight." Rubin says series packages are available to make it easier (and cheaper) to see a variety of shows and each ticket comes with a free drink. Thu., June 24, 7 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., June 25-26, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.; Sun., June 27, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; $25 (single show)-$77 (all seven shows), Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St., 215-923-0210, quinceproductions.com.

Sara Sherr says LGBTQ rockers The Shondes will headline her monthly celebration of lady musicians. The Brooklyn-based indie punk group is in town to promote their second album, My Dear One (Fanatic Records). Rounding out the evening are sets by queer-identifying Rachel Tension and DJ Lil' Sis. Fri., June 25, 9 p.m., $7, Tritone, 1508 South St., 215-545-0475, tritonebar.com.

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