In the mood to go out? Check out some of the local political events going on in Philadelphia this week...
Read the full list of events, through May 30th, at PoliticsPhilly.com.
If you think an event should be listed that isn't, or want your event listed, please e-mail me at tulin@politicsphilly.com
APRIL 17th: - VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR MAY 16th PRIMARY
APRIL 17th: "Faithful Security: Our Last Best Chance" Former assistant secretary of defense Lawrence Korb discusses nuclear terrorism. 7-9pm. Unitarian Society of Germantown, 6511 Lincoln Ave. 215.844.1157
APRIL 18th: Fundraiser for Attorney Sharif Street hosted by Sam Staten and Local 332 at Union headquarters, Ridge and Wallace Streets.
APRIL 18th: Drinking Liberally, 6pm at Tangier. 1801 Lombard Street, Philadelphia.
APRIL18th: Libertarian Party Meetup. Every third Tue, 8pm, FREE, Liberties Pub, 705 N. 2nd St., 215-238-0660.
APRIL 18th: Hispanic Community Business Fair. Representatives from various city agencies, like L&I and MBAT, will speak briefly and then you'll be able to ask them everything you've always wanted to know. There will also be access and information to Philadelphia's Hispanic business community, 4:30-7:30pm, FREE, Congreso de Latinos Unidos, 216 W. Somerset St., 215-763-8870.
APRIL 19th: US Senate Debates: Pennacchio, Casey, Sandals :The debate will feature Chuck Pennacchio, Bob Casey Jr, and Alan Sandals. It is sponsored by the Floyd Institute's Center for Politics and Public Affairs at Franklin & Marshall.
APRIL 19th: Pennsylvania's Environmental Future: A Look Behind the Scenes at the Environmental Heroes and Zeroes of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Featuring State Representatives Josh Shapiro and Mike Gerber. Sponsored by (and in support of) the Pennsylvania League of Conservation Voters. 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Cost $50. Location: The Law Firm of Martin, Banks, Pond, Lehocky, and Wilson, 1818 Market Street, 35th Floor, Phila. PA 19103. Please visit PALCV.org for more information.
APRIL 20th: Urban Sustainability Forum. Don't laugh, but the long-term goal of this forum is to make Philadelphia the greenest, most livable city in America. Topics include managing the city's water, revisioning waste management, and the future of land use and redevelopment of healthy neighborhoods. Every third Thu, 6-8:30pm, FREE, Academy of Natural Sciences, 19th St. & the Parkway, 215-299-1000.
APRIL 20th: Homeless Advocacy Project Benefit. Spring seems to be the season for charity benefits, but in case you're looking to booze and schmooze some more, your friends at PECO have teamed up with the Verizon Foundation and Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. to raise big bucks for the Homeless Advocacy Project. Yummy hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be yours for the taking, and there'll be dancing and an auction, 5:30-8pm, $50, Park Hyatt at the Bellevue, Broad & Walnut sts., 215-523-9588.
APRIL 20th: Second Annual Men of Distinction Reception sponsored Friends of Blondell Reynolds Brown at Men’s Wearhouse, 7-9pm., 1624-26 Chestnut St.
APRIL 20th:39B Ward hosts its annual Spring Fling at EOM Club, Front and Moore, starting at 6 p.m. Donation $50 includes open bar and sumptuous buffet. For tickets call Matt Myers at (215) 467-4643.
Crossposted at PoliticsPhilly.com.
