Krishnan purposely stations either himself or his husband, general manager Kamath, at the entrance of Cockatoo. “But we’re like, ‘Hey, we’ve got this.’ ”
“Everybody says 13th Street is not gay anymore,” said Cockatoo owner Krishnan. “You literally pick your day and you’re able to have a place to go that you can identify with.” She hopes this is just the start of a diversifying Gayborhood. “I do appreciate the inclusivity and just the variety,” Evans said. Level Up regular Shonda Evans said she makes the trip from her North Philly home to the Center City bar two or three times every week. “Thick and Sexy Night” is centered around body positivity.Ĭustomers have noticed. There are regular parties for lesbians, and shows designed to welcome trans people. The Walnut Street club hosts events most nights of the week - each one geared toward a different demographic from the LGBTQ community.
