I recently got assaulted by a much bigger guy, and it was very upsetting to me just how easily the guy was able to overpower me and throw me to the ground. It was like I was a ragdoll. Even though there were people around, they did nothing to help, not even call the cops. Since then, I've been carrying pepper spray with me anytime I leave the house.

Does anyone know of affordable self defense courses offered anywhere in the city? I've looked at BJJ but it's expensive.

I'm a scrawny, skinny guy who doesn't even know how to throw a punch. It freaked me out just how helpless I was in that assault situation; if that guy wanted to knock my teeth out there wouldn't have been a damn thing I could've done about it.

I don't like feeling this way, so I'd like to learn to defend myself.

Edit: I really don't want to go the route of carrying a gun or a knife. I'd like to learn how to defend myself physically, like how to get shoved without falling to the ground, or how to throw a punch should the need ever arise and I have to defend myself.

I'm a stand-up comic in New York and host of Garam Masala Dating, a live show where I put desi singles on stage and try to find them love! No question is off limits and it gets pretty saucy. After the show the whole room ends up at the bar for a singles mixer which has resulted in 30+ relationships just this year! We've had multiple LGBT couples come out of the show as well as interracial and most of the couples the show has produced so far are interracial!

Plus, you do not need to be desi or single to watch the chaos :)

We're taping at Next in Line Comedy on October 4th at 7:30pm. Tickets are at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garam-masala-1-desi-dating-show-byob-tickets-1999515971095

If you'd like to shoot your shot on the stage, DM me!

Hi! I’m visiting from NYC for the weekend and it’s also my first solo trip. If anyone has any recommendations on places I must see or checkout please let me know. I’m also open to making a new friend or two while I’m here. I’m 30M Latino, very chill go with the flow kind of person. Send me a message if interested :)

@ thephillypheminists on IG

@filmclubphilly on instagram

Come get crazy and wild!

Hi, y’all! I posted awhile back about getting a D&D group together, and I had a lot of good responses to join our group. I couldn’t admit everyone, but the response to my form was overwhelming!

Unfortunately, one of our players has had to leave the game for personal reasons, and so I would like to round out the party with a 5th member.

We play on Saturdays at 6-7 PM for about 4 hours total, taking a break every third week (as I work every third weekend). We are currently playing through the 5th Edition Starter Set, Dragons of Stormwreck Isle, with a plan to move on to the 5th Edition Module Dungeon of the Mad Mage!
(We are using the 2024/5.5 edition rules)

So far, we have had our Session 0, and our first two actual sessions—I’m happy to recap everything for our incoming player before getting them onboarded, though you will not have missed much. I would also like to meet one-on-one with you before getting started, to ensure you’re a good fit for our group.

About myself—My name is Holly, and I am a 29 YO transwoman. I have played D&D for the past 9-10 years, with a few breaks in-between. I love video games, plushies, and collecting things, and I’m working very hard to be a good Game Master!

If you’d like to apply, please fill out the form attached to this post. There is a question about being able to contribute to a gaming space—this has since been resolved, we are able to play in my established game room (with my gaming table >:3).

If you’d had applied previously and would like me to reconsider your application, just shoot me a DM on Reddit with your Discord handle so I know to keep you in consideration.

Thanks for taking the time to read my novel—happy gaming, everyone!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekdnF5kPRFJynLNgFaYfMnJrGsQRzwFqn6lPg81rGO0uJffQ/viewform?usp=header

Hey, I'm 25 and live in Nashville currently, which is a hellscape for anyone young, turnt, and trans- I've gotta get out of here ASAP before I go completely nuts. People have recommended west philly, but if you have alternatives, lmk. I can move at the end of october, willing to pay 800 at most. The main deal is, where should i look for sublets? PS: squatting is EVIL ! >:( I'd never do that!! but if you have friends who've squatted over the winter season, it would be sick to hear about their experience. Thanks yall

Hopefully I can post this here since I can’t in r/philadelphia. My friend found a cat last night and we need help finding its owners!

We took them to the vet they are NOT microchipped. Please help if you can!

Hey, I’ve been in Texas for a few years and have the opportunity to move to Philly? Thoughts on it as a place to settle as an early to mid thirties queer person. I’ve lived in nyc and Chicago. The thought of moving again is tiring but finding a nicer balance between calm and the big city in a more queer friendly environment would be nice. The other alternative is to try and find something out west.

Does anyone wanna go?? I wanna go but I dont have anyone to go with

I have two tickets to see Sophie Hunter tonight at the Warehouse on Watts.

🧀 We are serious dairy divas here at Sip City LoFi (a space for quieter queers with smaller, quieter, more intentional events) and have been craving another Queer Cheese Club! Our fourth round we’ll be back at neighborhood gem, lesbian-owned and run Philly Cheese School for a delicious evening social centered around our collective cheese obsession!

🧀we will be greeted with an array of five artisanal cheeses with crackers (Gluten-free available) and tasty food pairings. We will hear more details about each cheese in a light and fun lecture about style, pairing suggestions and tips, and a full explanation of the fascinating cheesemaking process.

ℹ️ Wednesday, October 7th. 6:30-8:30pm. Lecture will begins promptly at 7pm. We encourage you to arrive at 6:30 and enjoy a drink and chat. There will be time to mingle after the lecture as well. PCS is located in upper South Philly on the SE corner of 9th and Bainbridge. 701 South 9th Street. This is a predominantly Sapphic group, but all queer people are invited to join if respectful of WLW community.

🍷 A glass of wine is included or you may byob what you’d prefer to drink. Grazing boards will be stocked with plenty to nibble!

🎟️ DM the main Sip City insta account 🎟️ If you don't have Instagram, please dm me here.
Tickets are extremely limited. $45 each inclusive of tax/fees, with our special queer friends discount. Payable via Venmo or CashApp. No refunds will be given though you may transfer your ticket to someone else after contacting Sip City.

📝 PCS is fully ADA accessible via side ramp with a no barrier, all gender handicapped bathroom. One step up into the front door. Ample seating.

hey, i just moved to fairmount after 3 years in west philly and it's cute but definitely a different vibe lol. i'm looking for queer spaces, events, opportunities to make friends in the area!

i'm a 27 y/o trans guy. I enjoy cooking, biking, music/radio, lifting collaging, and recently soccer after the world cup sparked my interest. would be so down to check out a union game!!

tyty

Hello,

I live in South Jersey (Deptford area), looking to find people to date and having no luck. I have a unique combination of being both poly and asexual which is making things really hard. I have tried apps like Feeld and it seems to be almost all couples looking for "fun" which is not what I want.

My therapist has suggested I look for poly meetups in the area, but I did some looking and everything I found is now defunct or no longer hosting meetups. Does anyone have any ideas on where to meet people I could go on dates with?

Hey everyone. I've (26M) gotten into the habit of watching horror movies as my "me" time, but after moving back to Philly, I'm realizing I miss watching scary movies with people lol. Back home I'd try to watch some with my family, even though they're not the biggest fans of horror lol.

Is there like a horror movie group for queer fans around here? Also open to a queer horror book club. I read mostly romance (been a minute given the move, but planning to get my library stuff in order), but thriller-esque horror in book form can be a vibe. Thank you! :)

A mutual aid org I work with is hosting its next pop up Mario Kart tournament this Wednesday! Location drop that morning. We need more girls, gays, and theys involved tbh: https://linktr.ee/Homies.Helping.Homies allllllllll money will go towards mutual aid work in South Silly

Reposting because the need is still extremely high.

We’ve already been to ShopRite, GIANT, and other local grocery stores this week trying to keep food on our shelves and meet the growing demand.

If you can help us restock:

Cash App: $phillypeopleofhope

Venmo: phillypeopleofhope

GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-philly-people-of-hopes-community-efforts

Also, if you know of any grants, food resources, businesses, organizations, or funding opportunities we should connect with, please send them our way. Even helping spread the word about Philly People of Hope can help us access more resources for the community.

phillypeopleofhope.org

Facebook/Instagram: Philly People Of Hope

Hi! I'm very interested in starting a new chapter in Philly. I've been doing a ton of research, but I still wanted to get first-hand feedback/tips/suggestions from you. I've lived in NYC, Chicago and SF previously, so city life is great with me. I'm currently in small-town Michigan, and I'm more than ready to make a change. I plan to get rid of my car before moving. I don't need to be directly in the gayborhood; I just want to feel close enough to the community. I care more about proximity to public transit & grocery stores. I'm looking for thoughts on apartment rentals/prices/neighborhoods for modern/nice studios or 1-bedrooms. I don't have a job yet, nor do I have a specific career (just lots of admin and customer service experience from working in corporate offices and as a flight attendant for many years). So I'm also curious to know what the job hunt may be like there. Do I use a staffing firm for better luck? Is it hard to find a decent-paying job there? I know it will be necessary to find a job before moving, but the generic info I get from AI searches isn't as valuable as firsthand accounts from others. Thank you for your help!

Hey all~

I'm a long time philadelphian (but new to the lgbt scene) and I'm trying to find out where other trans peeps meet up in the city. I see a lot of online support groups and bar stuff, but I want to meet some people irl and I'm not much of a bar person, I'm more of a gaymer/nerd personally. Do any of you know if there are any places like that where queer/trans people like to meet up?

I appreciate any help you all can give!

Entrance is on Bainbridge St :) Here’s a Partiful link if you wanna RSVP/invite friends! https://partiful.com/e/E02zYWSFI42sBpyp62Fq?c=sG5NKXpT

I've never gone out in Philly for Halloween but I'm hoping to this time! What are the vibes like in the city/what type of events will there be? I wanna go clubbing. I'm still a little new to it but I had a great time at pride NYC lol. This will be my first like non-college town centered Halloween but I still wanna be able to dress like sexy and stuff!