The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and Visit Philadelphia have teamed up to produce “Out in the Garden”, a month long celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community at the PHS Pop Up Garden at South Street. An exciting lineup of events, mixers, and performances will take place through October 8 in addition to the floral installation.

The colorful floral installation celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community was created by Eric Schellack and unveiled on September 7. The installation accentuates the entrance to the garden and is inspired by ancient classical Greek, India, and Egyptian architecture featuring the rainbow colors of the Pride flag.

“Out in the Garden” Event Schedule

Garden Party and Free Concert

September 17, 12:30 – 2:30 pm

This exciting operatic concert event from partner Astral Artists will feature a performance by baritone Nathaniel Sullivan and soprano Kayla Harriott singing solos and duets of varying genres. Accompanying on piano is local pianist Ting Ting Wong.

Melamixin

September 24, 2 – 4 pm

Visit the South Street Pop Up Garden for this mixer event celebrating members of the queer, trans, and BIPOC communities in Philadelphia. 

Sip City Mixer

October 5, 6 – 9 pm 

Sip City Mixer, winner of Best of Philly for “Best Gay Night Out” by Philadelphia magazine, will host their standing LGBTQ Women, Trans, and Non-Binary Mixer. 

Lady Geisha in the Garden

October 8, 1 – 3 pm 

Philadelphia’s OURfest celebrates the city’s LGBTQIA+ history and community with a parade and a packed festival schedule. Come see Lady Geisha along with other queens and a DJ perform as part of a weekend of celebration! Enjoy Bacardi drink specials all evening long.