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Craft and Consciousness Raising
About the event
Immerse Yourself in Black Gay Literature Join us for a special evening at Craft and Consciousness Raising, where we will be diving into the profound and politically charged discussions stemming from In the Life: A Black Gay Anthology, curated by…
About the venue
Giovanni's Room is an LGBTQ+ bookstore at 12th and Pine Streets in Philadelphia's Gayborhood, often cited as the oldest in the US. It opened in 1973 and takes its name from James Baldwin's 1956 novel…
“Amazing store. Wonderful manager. Visiting from DC last Saturday. Wish we had more stores like this in DC area. Worth a visit. Thanks!” — Matthew Tog, Google
“Make sure you set aside some time to peruse and browse to your heart's content! Bought some lovely gifts for friends. Jones just a great spot to look around at all the fun details. Very inclusive and a wonderful safe space.” — Jen Roit, Google
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via Stay22345 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA Open in Maps →
Our three picks · Philadelphia
via Stay22Guest house on Gay Street in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighbourhood, a short walk from Main Street's bars and restaurants.
Kimpton boutique hotel in a historic building on Chestnut Street in Old City, near Independence Hall, with a rooftop bar.
French-brand luxury hotel at 17th and Sansom, a block from Rittenhouse Square and a 10-minute walk to the Gayborhood.
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