Philadelphia (Manayunk) PA – Manayunk Development Corporation announces Out & About in MNYK to Main Street on Saturday, October 3, 2026. In honor of National Coming Out Day, this event will feature LGBTQ+ performers, organizations, shows and entertainment to promote Manayunk as a safe place that welcomes everyone. Activities and performances will include a drag story time, open-air drag show, karaoke dance party and Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Shadowcast by the Transylvanian Nipple Productions. Partners for this year include Brittany Lynn and Philly Drag Mafia, TNP Productions and DJ Da Boo Boo. Additionally, Philadelphia Runner presents Out and About Queer Run (Saturday morning) to kick-off this annual celebration. For more about Out & About in MNYK, visit manayunk.com/mnyk-events/coming-out-day/
“Out & About in MNYK highlights the diversity and heart of Manayunk,” said Manayunk Development Corporation Event Manager, Carla Ferro. “We’re proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community and create a space where everyone feels seen, celebrated and welcomed.”
Philly Drag Mafia has been a part of the event since its beginning in 2019. They have won Philly Magazine’s Best of Philly for two years in a row: 2022 for Best Drag Shows and 2023 for Best Drag Brunch. Last year, Philly Drag Mafia teamed up with Visit Philadelphia and Philadelphia Gay News to break the Guinness World Record for most attended drag story time reading set, and Manayunk is more than happy to have them host a drag story time during Out & About.
As a final celebration, the night will culminate with a double feature of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Philly’s own TNP Live Shadowcast! Venice Island Performing Arts Center will set the stage for two shows at 6:00pm and 9:00pm. All are welcome to experience the iconic cult classic and the true Rocky Horror experience.. Costumes and audience participation is highly encouraged. Tickets will run for $20 per person.
For the full Out & About schedule, tickets, updates and details:
visit manayunk dot com/mnyk-events/coming-out-day/
MAIN FESTIVAL DAY – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
* 9:00am
Philadelphia Runner
Out & About 5K with Queer Run & Hoka
No Charge
Start Out & About bright and early with the Philadelphia Runner Out & About 5K Queer Run. lace up those sneakers for a queer-inclusive group run celebrating LGBTQIA+ pride led by Queer Run. This 3ish mile fun run is no charge and all are welcome! Hoka will also be joining with demo shoes and more.
* 11:00am
Drag Story Time
Gay Street (Outdoors in Art Alley)
No Charge
Hosted by Philly Drag Mafia’s “Don” Brittany Lynn
* 1:00pm
Open-Air Drag Show with Philly Drag Mafia and DJ Da Boo Boo
Gay Street (Outdoors in Art Alley)
No Charge
* 2:00pm
Karaoke Dance Party
Hosted by Philly Drag Mafia’s “Don” Brittany Lynn
Featuring DJ Da Boo Boo
Gay St (Outdoors in Art Alley)
* 6:00pm and 9:00pm (Doors Open 5:15pm and 8:15pm)
Rocky Horror Picture Show with Transylvanian Nipple Productions
Venice Island Performing Arts Center
$20 per ticket
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure & let’s do the Time Warp Again! Grab your fishnets and join us on October 3rd as the Transylvanian Nipple Productions cast returns to Venice Island Performing Arts Center for the cult classic THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW – which is part of MNYK Celebrates Coming Out Day!
Transylvanian Nipple Productions (TNP) is a shadowcast based out of Philadelphia. They have been shadowcasting the Rocky Horror Picture Show since 1997 at multiple locations including Ritz 5, Monster Mania Convention, RITZ Theatres, TLA, Hard Rock Casino, The Levoy Theatre, PhilaMOCA & Manayunk’s Annual Out & About celebration! COSTUME AND AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ENCOURAGED! Prop bags available for sale in the lobby.
RHPS Raffle Basket:
Each ticket holder will be entered to win a raffle basket curated and filled by local bookshops, Cupid’s & Thrillerdelphia. One winner will be selected at each show!
Tickets available:
eventbrite dot com/e/1998440976758?aff=oddtdtcreator
ORGANIZATIONS ATTENDING:
* AccessMatters
* Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence
* Philadelphia FIGHT – Federally Qualified Health Center
MERCHANT SPECIALS/PROMO:
* Bayou Bar & Grill: Bayou $20 64 oz pitchers of Tito’s strawberry lemonade
* Blondie: Drink specials + pride pancakes
* Cactus Cantina: $20 64 oz pitchers of classic margarita
* Lucky’s Last Chance: $5 Dark & Stormys + specialty cocktail
* Philadelphia Runner: Out & About 5k with Queer Run | 9am on 10/3
* Taqueria Amor/Riptide Tavern: Drink specials
* The Brass Tap- Philly: Halloween Drag Brunch | 11am on 10/3
* The Cresson Inn: Live DJ and drink specials
* US Hotel Bar & Grill: A Night of Costume Disco | Check socials for details
ABOUT MANAYUNK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:
The Manayunk Development Corporations (MDC) is a nonpro fit corporation with both a primary business development mission and a cooperating community development mission. As a business development organization, MDC takes primary responsibility for the management, promotion, and positive business development of the Main Street business district. As a community development corporation, MDC cooperates with other civic and community organizations in the Manayunk area to plan and carry out community programming and physical improvement projects of interest to both businesses and residents in Manayunk. www dot manayunk dot com