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On June 3rd, celebrate Pride Month with a FREE one-night-only showcase featuring members of Martha Graham Cracker’s legendary band, Philly stage veteran Jess Conda as host, and performances by John Jarboe of the Bearded Ladies Cabaret, Shannon Turner of Glitter & Garbage Cabaret, and PJ Brown of PJ Brown & Her Resistance. Taking place on the Commonwealth Plaza stage before The Philadelphia Orchestra’s annual Pride Concert in Verizon Hall, Philly Pride All-Star Cabaret is free and open to the public. Registration for the event is strongly encouraged.
4 PM: Arrive early for FREE pre-concert activities for the whole family!
Join us as we welcome Philly LGBTQ+ organizations to our plaza to distribute information about the incredible work they do. Grab a coffee from our café, chat, chill, and learn about what our incredible community has to offer. There will be coloring stations and other kid-friendly activities, so bring the whole family!
5 PM: Philly Pride All-Star Cabaret
7 PM: Stay for The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Free Pride Concert!
Legendary conductor Marin Alsop leads Your Philadelphia Orchestra joined by the ANNA Crusis Feminist Choir, the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus, and Philadelphia Voices of Pride for a celebratory concert of music by LGBTQ+ composers and allies. Hear the world premiere of Laura Karpman’s The Marvels Suite in advance of the film release and a diverse range of choral works, including Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way.”
The concert is free; tickets are required. Reserve free tickets.