From 2006 to 2012, Monday Night Tgirls was one of the world's most successful weekly trans-themed parties attracting crossdressers, transsexuals, and their friends and admirers from all over the world. Hosted by Kalina Isato and co-hosted by such notable transwomen as Beba, Christina Adams, and Kristyn King, the party served as a social gathering and support group for the thousands of people who've attended.

 

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The Monday Night Tgirls party is in hibernation. I'd like to thank the thousands of people who've attended my parties over the years. At this time, I'm looking for a thoughtful, well-meaning individual to take over the reigns as I concentrate my efforts on other events. This woman must be an iconic or near-iconic figure with excellent web design and photography skills. She will need to put in hundreds of unpaid hours each year editing and resizing pictures for this web site. If you or someone you know can do this, let me know.

Love, Kalina

 

VIDEOS OF REAL PEOPLE WHO KNOW HOW TO PARTY

I've heard some transwomen say "real girls don't dress up in costumes for parties," but here's proof that they do:

Miss Chanel - Gangsters and Strippers theme party for her 19th birthday
Sexy Dallas Party Girls - The title says it all
Back to School Theme Party - See how teens party in India
Masquerade Wedding - Weddings for cool people

WE WERE THE LONGEST RUNNING PARTY IN PHILADELPHIA WITH 315 CONSECUTIVE PARTIES!

Each week the cast of Monday Night Tgirls works hard to bring you the best tgirl party on the planet!


LOCATION

We always begin our night at the first floor billiards bar and then head upstairs to the third floor Baja Tiki Bar at 10pm. iCandy is not wheelchair accessible.


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Plenty of street parking is available thoughout the city, but you will need to read the signs to make sure you are not in a restricted area. The parking garage on the corner of Juniper and Locust is a good choice and is close to the party. There is also a parking lot on 13th and Locust with discounted parking with this coupon. The area is heavily patrolled by police at all hours of the night making it one of the safest areas in the city.


HOTELS NEARBY

Alexander Inn - This top-rated boutique hotel is Philly's only gay-owned and operated hotel. The Inn offers modern guestrooms, fixed daily rates, free breakfast buffet, 24-hour fitness room, in-room safes, and free Wi-fi.

The Independent - A 24-room boutique hotel located in a fully restored Georgian-Revival building right in the middle of the Gayborhood. Complimentary European breakfast and wine and cheese happy hour.



 
PICTURES & VIDEOS

Select pictures from most Monday Night Tgirls parties:

2007 Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2008 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2009 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2010 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2011 Jan Mar May Jun Aug Sep Oct Dec

2012 Jan Feb Jul

Videos from the party as well as pictures of Kalina and all her friends can be found on KalinaIsato.com. Show your support by joining our family of subscribers!


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which Monday of the month is the party on? EVERY Monday night except for Christmas and New Year's if they fall on Mondays.

Where is the party? iCandy at 254 South 12th Street in Philadelphia.

Is there a cover charge? No, Monday Night Tgirls is a FREE party. This party has singlehandedly improved the quality of the transgender party scene in Philadelphia. There are two ways to support the party: come to the parties or subscribe to KalinaIsato.com.

What is the age range of your partygoers? It's a 21+ party so we've had guys and girls as young as 21 to as old as 60-something. The age range is typical of most tranny parties and speaks of the diversity of the crowd.

Is the party for crossdressers or transsexuals? Both. We attract a very diverse crowd.

Are guys welcome? Gentlemen who appreciate and show respect to girls who are at different points in their gender transition paths are always welcome.

What if I'm shy and I can't work up the nerve to talk to one of the girls? Sometimes a girl can be so captivating that she ends up being intimidating. If you see a girl talking to someone else and you don't want to interrupt her conversation, there's a very easy way of getting her attention. Just write a note on a piece of paper or napkin and have the bartender walk it over to the girl. That way the girl knows you want to talk to her. You can also opt to buy her and her friends a drink to show what a nice person you are.

What is the party like? Imagine a relaxed bar and lounge atmosphere devoid of escorts, go-go dancers, and strippers. Imagine an open and accepting environment for part-time and full-time tgirls (CD, TV, TG, TS), and their friends, lovers, and admirers. Your attendance will help make this fun party flourish and we want you to tell your friends that Monday Night Tgirls in Philadelphia is the place to be. We average 25 to 40 people per night which means everyone gets an equal chance to socialize with everyone else. Our party is only at iCandy on Mondays, but a few tgirls go there on other nights. Like any reputable gay bar, drinks are STRONG. THIS IS NOT A PRIVATE SEX OR FETISH PARTY. Our rep is so clean that we're PG-13.

Where do your partygoers travel from? We have people from all over the United States coming to the party. We've even had people from Japan, Sweden, Iceland, Germany, and the UK.

Why are there costumed themes? This is to give you a taste of NYC nightlife. You can forego dressing in the theme if it makes you feel comfortable or if money is an issue.

If I come as a boy, are there rooms to change? Yes, you are welcome to use one of the stalls in the upper level restroom to change, but you must respect other people's need to use the restroom, too, so limit your changing time to ten minutes.

Is there a dress code? Clothes reflect the person, so dress fashionably. If there is a theme for the week, we encourage you to dress in the theme, but it is not required. This is a casual lounge atmosphere so jeans and sneakers are acceptable. It is also a PG-13 party so nudity is not allowed. Outrageous costumes that show no nudity are accepted and even praised.

How do you handle harassment? Harrassment of any kind will not be tolerated. If someone is treating you unfairly, bring it to the bartender's attention and he will inform the club's management to take care of the situation. Everyone, whether they are crossdresser or transsexual, will be treated equally at our parties.


WRISTBANDS, PHOTO, AND VIDEO POLICIES

Our wristbands make it easy for everyone to determine who's into what, who doesn't want pictures taken, etc. A lot of hard work goes into producing the content of this web site and paying for its existence, so we ask everyone who attends our party to donate $5 for one of our wristbands. Remember that our party doesn't have a cover charge like other parties, so this is our small way of recouping our costs. Additional donations are always welcome.

PURPLE WRISTBANDS tell everyone that you like guys.
PINK WRISTBANDS tell everyone that you like girls.
Are you bisexual? Wear both pink and purple wristbands!

CHERRY WRISTBANDS tell everyone you do not want to be in pictures. If you are not wearing a CHERRY WRISTBAND at the time we take pictures or tape videos, we will assume it is okay for you to be in a picture and any modifications to any pictures will incur a fee of $10 for each picture. Videos are much harder to modify because once you ask us to delete certain frames, that breaks the cadence of the video. This is not a secret fetish party. The videos are taped in a public place for documentary purposes. If you do not want to be in a picture or video, go downstairs.

Appearing in our photo galleries is a privilege and not a right. Unless you've paid for a PHOTOSHOOT (see below), we will not take more than two or three pictures of each person.

A PHOTOSHOOT gives girls a chance to be a model! Kalina or Kristin can take your pictures for a small donation of 10 pictures for $20 or 20 pictures for $40 (all in the same night). The donations help pay for the cost of the camera and accessories. Pictures can be placed on a CD or emailed to you. One or more of your photoshoot pictures may appear in our weekly photo gallery unless you tell us not to.


MAKEOVERS / TRANSFORMATIONS

Hey girls! Kalina can do your makeup at every party in 2 easy steps:

1. Contact Kalina to reserve a day and time.

2. Once your day and time is confirmed, pay for your appointment via PayPal (payment to makeovers@transvamp.com). Payment is due prior to the day and time of service and is nonrefundable if you cancel or don't show up.

The cost of a makeover is $60, which includes makeup application only. A photo session with up to 20 pictures is optional at $40. Time slots are 9pm and 9:45pm. Please bring your girl clothes, shoes, wig (if needed), jewelry, etc. You may also bring your own makeup if you feel comfortable with certain products. You can use the upper level restroom stalls to change. If you are interested in purchasing any of Kalina's books, please pay for the book in advance via PayPal (payment to makeovers@transvamp.com) and pick it up when you see Kalina at the party.

TESTIMONIALS

"Hi Kalina, I just want to say that I had a great time last night and thank you for all you do." John

"Awesome party." Luke

"I had fun at the party, its a bunch of great girls. They show a lot of love. The girls are so classy and respecting." Vicki

"Kalina, just wanted to drop a line to you to say "thanks" for the hospitality you gave me last night. I was a little nervous and kinda stiff. You and Jennifer made me welcome. Hope to make it there again, soon. Hugs," Stephie

"If I died tomorrow, I would die happy knowing that Monday Night Tgirls existed." MK

"Hi Kalina, It's John (Joanne) from Boston who was at the 9/17 T-Girls Monday Party!! Thank you very much for organizing the Monday night event. I found it very warm and welcoming and supportive. I hope it continues to flourish. Warm regards from the Boston area." Joanne/John

"To Kalina and Jen; gorgeous, not at all intimidating as I had foolishly expected, and Carolyn, no less gorgeous and who has placed me in her debt with her gentle encouragement, may I say thank you for the privilege of your company this evening. You are generous and sincere and have touched me deeply with your friendship. The MNT Girls are a few people that I am lucky and proud to have met, and I hope to get to know all of you better in the new year! Lots of love," Nicky

"Last week was my first visit to Monday Night Tgirls and I had such a nice evening with you and your friends. Everyone was so nice and I felt very comfortable there. Although I did not get to talk to everyone, the comradery I felt and the encouraging words from the girls I talked to really helped this newbie feel good about herself and better understand what I feel inside. I hope to come down again soon and see all your smiling faces." Love, Deeana

"More girls are coming out now as a result of your parties. Thank you for all that you do." Sandy

"Hi Honey, I hope you're doing well! I was really excited to see my first time out pictures up on your site. I couldn't have picked a better place to go!" Bobbie