Gay Bingo Anyone? Get Ready for a Night of Hilarious Fun!!

* Please see instructions BELOW for purchasing your ticket below - you will be moved to going once I am notified by private message that you have purchased your ticket for $40* - *Note, tickets SELL OUT QUICKLY AS THIS IS A WILDLY POPULAR EVENT. (If you are unable to pay online - as I know some of you do not transact financials online - and would like to give me the money at an upcoming event, I would be more than happy to purchase your ticket once I receive your payment)

GayBINGO is the fabulous, irreverent, campy, wildly popular monthly event that has been entertaining Philadelphia audiences for over 20 years!

Celebrating a different theme each month (OUR EVENT THEME IS THE MAD HATTER TEA PARTY), hundreds of people pack the hall for a night of good old-fashioned Bingo… with a decidedly different twist! GayBINGO is hosted by the infamous Bingo Verifying Divas (BVDs!) – a wild bunch of drag queens who entertain the crowd with their wacky humor and always outrageous costumes.

Are food and drinks available for purchase at GayBINGO?
Yes! We have concessions available including bottled water, soda, a variety of candy, and Philly Pretzel Factory soft pretzels! This is also a BRING YOUR OWN FOOD & NON-ALCOHOLIC event - feel free to bring any non-alcoholic drinks and/or snacks to share with the table (I will be bringing some pepperoni & cheese). No alcohol is permitted in the building.

Do I need to bring cash for anything extra?
There are 3 Special Games sold separately at GayBINGO: $2 each or 3 for $5. 50/50 raffle tickets are also available for purchase.
Dabbers are available for $2, so I suggest bringing some cash for the extra games!

GayBINGO promises to be an evening of unbridled fun, complete with ridiculous musical numbers, hilarious drag queen antics, chances to win fabulous prizes, and much, much more!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PURCHASING YOUR TICKET:
>Click on this link: https://www.aidsfundphilly.org/gaybingo
>Go down to the middle of the page until you see: 4/26/2025 Mad Hatter Tea Party
>Click on "Floor Seats" and amount of seats that you want (no more than two) and then click "Buy Tickets"
>You will then be taken to a different screen where you will put your table name ("Golden Girls & Guys of Philly" - be sure to put the table name as if you do not, you cannot be guaranteed to sit with our party. Click on "submit secure order"
>The next screen you will put your credit card information and submit. You will then receive a confirmation on the next screen and an email confirmation (be sure to put your email address in the credit card screen)

That's it! Hope to see you there for this hilariously fun night!!

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(Note necessary to read, just some housekeeping facts about the event):

Please note, AIDS Fund is in the process of transferring GayBINGO to Action Wellness, in the meantime, "AIDS FUND" will appear on your statement.

All tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Congregation Rodeph Shalom staff reserves the right to inspect any bags brought into the venue.

Please note that requirements and venue protocols, such as testing and vaccination, are subject to change. Ticketholders will be contacted in advance with any changes.

Forward this email to everyone in your party so everyone is prepared for a fun night! We look forward to seeing you at GayBINGO!

What makes GayBINGO different from other bingo events?
Honey, it's not your grandmother's bingo! Entertaining Philadelphia audiences for over 25 years, GayBINGO is hosted by the infamous Bingo Verifying Divas (BVDs!) - a wild bunch of drag queens who entertain the crowd with their wacky humor and always outrageous costumes.

Where does the money go?
All proceeds from GayBINGO benefit Action Wellness, which enhances the lives of persons with HIV by providing a range of trauma-informed social services to help clients achieve physical, emotional and economic wellbeing.

Where and when is GayBINGO?
GayBINGO is held at Congregation Rodeph Shalom (615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123).
Doors open at 6:00 pm and the event begins at 7:00 pm. Seats must be claimed no later than 7:15 pm.
The GayBINGO season runs from September through June, with one Saturday event per month. Check our website for the current calendar.

I'm driving. Where can I park?
Free onsite parking is available at Congregation Rodeph Shalom. Street parking is also available.

What does my ticket include?
You will receive your program at the door, which includes your game cards for 9 Lap Games.

Where do I sit?
All seating is reserved, so keep your tickets available for ushers to show you to your seats. Players are seated at tables.

Do I need to bring cash for anything extra?
There are 3 Special Games sold separately at GayBINGO: $2 each or 3 for $5.
50/50 raffle tickets are also available for purchase.
Dabbers are available for $2.
We also accept payments by Venmo!

Are food and drinks available for purchase at GayBINGO?
Yes! We have concessions available including bottled water, soda, a variety of candy, and Philly Pretzel Factory soft pretzels! You can also bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages.

Can I bring alcohol with me?
No. Neither alcohol nor smoking are permitted in the building.

Where can I smoke?
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on Rodeph Shalom property. Please exit the property to Broad Street or Green Street to smoke.

Is there a minimum age to attend GayBINGO?
All attendees must be 18 or older.

What do I do if I have special needs?
Please give us a call prior to the date of the show at 215-731-9255 if you have any special needs (ASL interpreting, wheelchair access, etc).

What if I buy tickets and can't attend?
Please keep in mind that this is a fundraising event and therefore all ticket sales are final and nonrefundable AND nontransferable. Inclement weather is not a cause for refund unless an event is cancelled. If you know that you will not be using any of your tickets, please let us know by calling 215-731-9255. Although we cannot refund your purchase, we would consider your returned ticket a tax-deductible donation to Action Wellness.

Can I dress up for the theme and decorate my table?
Of course! We hope you'll coordinate your outfit and table decorations with this month's theme!
Please note that balloons, confetti and glitter are NOT permitted in the venue.

At our GayBINGO events in APRIL, MAY and JUNE, we will be collecting school supplies for our annual Back to School Drive. Please bring new supplies for elementary, middle school or high school students. We distribute these supplies to students affected by HIV. If you're not attending GayBINGO on one of the dates but you'd like to contribute, please give us a call so we can make arrangements with you. Examples of the kinds of supplies needed are listed below.

#2 pencils
Pencil sharpener
Pens
Ruler
3-ring binder
Backpack
Lunch bag
Book cover
Pencil sharpener
Loose leaf notebook paper
Index cards
Highlighters
Markers
Folders
Colored pencils
Crayons
Tape
Scissors