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Sapphic Poetry Reading
About the event
Join Us for a Celebration of Sapphic VoicesGet ready for an unforgettable afternoon at Giovanni’s Room as we invite you to the Sapphic Poetry Reading! Taking place on October 18 at 5 p.m., this event is a heartfelt gathering that…
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 →
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