Event Description

JOIN US!

 Thursday, August 3rd (6pm-8pm) at @waygayphilly
for: Giovanni’s Room 50 Years: Liberation Through Literature Event.

Giovanni’s Room is the longest running LGBTQ+ bookstore in the US!
Meet the founders and pioneers who created and nurtured this important community hub.

There will be a wine and light fare reception, followed by a panel discussion with Giovanni’s Room folks, past and present: Tom Wilson Weinberg, PAT Hill, Arleen Olshan, Ed Hermance and, Leeb Owen. Peruse the historic archives of Giovanni’s Room 50 Years.

WXPN’s Producer and on-air host @djrobertdrake will lead and record the discussion, with time reserved audience questions. Be a part of history! Join us in honoring and celebrating this milestone in our community.

This is a FREE event and will be held in the Ballroom at William Way LGBTQ+ Community Center 1315 Spruce Street