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Over the years, the rectangular section of Center City between 11th and Broad streets, and Market and Spruce streets, has been divvied up and called different things by developers and realtors. But the current appellation, Midtown Village , serves it well: It resides in the dead-center middle of Center City , between the history-heavy mainstays of Old City and Independence National Historical Park , and the upscale cosmopolitan majesty of Rittenhouse Square. As part of the larger umbrella known as Washington Square West , Midtown Village also contains the LBGTQ-centric Gayborhood , with its restaurants , galleries and hot spots; the popular dining destinations of the famed 13th Street corridor; and some of the biggest and best hotels and theaters in the city. Among other historical highlights, Ben Franklin flew his infamous kite-and-key combination during a thunderstorm right at 12th and Chestnut streets.
Get your daily rundown of Philly happenings in less than 10 minutes. It features the names of 36 queer bars and clubs that have existed in the city find a partial list below. The names are layered atop one another on the floor in powder incense. They were also burned according to centuries-old rituals and meditative practices, though due to fire hazard restrictions, that action is displayed on a small monitor beside the piece.
Welcome to our city guide series! Hosting queer events on the regular, check out their events calendar or Instagram to plan the perfect night with your new queer crew from Lex. Located in the heart of Center City, Woody's is a legendary gay bar and nightclub known for its energetic dance floors, friendly atmosphere, and diverse crowd. With multiple bars and themed nights throughout the week, Woody's promises a fun and unforgettable experience for all.