GayBINGO! Philly

06/10/2026

This week in Philly: The World Cup comes to Philly, Odunde, TED Democracy, Pride Month continues, and much more.

06/05/2026

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Forty-five years ago, on June 5, 1981, the CDC published a report in their Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report describing a cluster of unusual illnesses among previously healthy young men in Los Angeles. What no one knew at the time was that these cases marked the beginning of one of the most significant public health crises in modern history: the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Since then, HIV/AIDS has claimed more than 45 million lives worldwide, including more than 700,000 lives in the United States.

Today, we honor:
🕊️ Every life lost
❤️ Caregivers, community members, professionals and volunteers who stood with those living with HIV
📢 Activists who refused to be silent
💘 People currently living with HIV

While tremendous progress has been made in prevention, treatment, and care, the fight to end HIV is not over. Now in our 40th year of service, Action Wellness continues to work tirelessly to ensure those we serve have the essential services they need to live long, healthy lives.

As our fiscal year comes to a close on June 30th, we invite you to make a gift to Action Wellness and help support this vital work:
https://www.actionwellness.org/donate/direct-donation/

06/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our screening of “Gay Bingo” this past Saturday! 🎥

This event was not only a reminder of the lasting impact of GayBINGO!, which raises critical funds for people living with or at high-risk of acquiring HIV, but also an opportunity to celebrate the people, traditions, and community spirit that have sustained this beloved Philadelphia institution for the last 30 years!

We are grateful to our partners at the Philadelphia Film Society and WHYY, our panelists - Glenn Holsten, Chumley Singer, and Michael Byrne, and to everyone who joined us to honor GayBINGO!’s legacy💖

Don’t forget to join us on June 13th for not only our last GayBINGO! of this season but beloved hostess, Carlota Ttendant’s LAST TIME as hostess before her retirement!💃

Tickets are still available!
https://www.actionwellness.org/join-us/special-events/gaybingo/

05/28/2026

Come learn why GayBINGO! is NOT “Just a Stupid Game!”

At the conclusion of the one-day-only screening of the “Gay Bingo” documentary this Saturday, there will be an exclusive panel discussion and audience Q&A featuring:

- Michael Byrne: Twin brother of Carlotta Ttendant, the iconic “hostess with the most-ess” of GayBINGO! for 30 years
- Glenn Holsten: Award-winning filmmaker behind the documentary
- Chumley Singer: Event Producer, fundraiser, concept creator and original co-host of GayBINGO!
- Evelyn Torres: Executive Director of Action Wellness

Come and learn about the genesis of GayBINGO!, its legacy and impact of HIV fundraising, and why three decades later we’re still playing “just a stupid game”

Tickets are still available via our link in bio and at the door Saturday!

https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/ticketsearchcriteria.aspx?evtinfo=609533

05/27/2026

B-I-N-G-O on the DANCE FLOOR!

Join us at 9:00pm this Saturday on the dance floor at 🌍💃 after the screening of the “Gay Bingo” documentary film - taking place earlier from 7-8:30pm at the !

The entire evening will be a reminder of the activist roots that built this community event and celebration of its legacy which endures today! 💖

📍243 S Camac St, Philadelphia, PA

Get your tickets to the screening via our link in bio 🔗 or click below:
https://filmadelphia.org/movies/gay-bingo/

05/14/2026

Come close the curtains on our 30th season with a Pride celebration at Rainbow Bombshell GayBINGO! on June 13th!🌈💋 This will be Carlota Ttendant’s last BINGO! performance before her retirement - we’d love for you to join us and make this an extra special night! 💖

This event also features the Back-to-School Drive - bring new school supplies for students affected by HIV disease. Supplies for all ages are accepted!

Tickets are available here:
https://www.actionwellness.org/join-us/special-events/gaybingo/