Witch CRAFT Beer Crawl Flies into 14 Bars and Restaurants on East Passyunk

Witch CRAFT Beer Crawl Flies into 14 Bars and Restaurants on East Passyunk

Grab your broomstick and fly around East Passyunk Avenue during the fourth annual Witch CRAFT Beer Crawl on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Enjoy seasonal craft beers bubbling up in cauldrons at a record-setting 14 bars and restaurants.  Tickets are $6.66 and include $3.00 craft beers, a witch hat and a Witch CRAFT stamp card with a chance to win $350+ in prizes. Scare up your finest witch’s garb for a chance to win title of “Witch of East Passyunk” and “Most Original Costume.” Tickets are on sale now at  www.bit.ly/passyunkwitch. Proceeds benefit EPABID's cleaning and greening programs.

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East Passyunk's LGBT Monthly Party QOTA Pops Up at Singing Fountain

East Passyunk's LGBT Monthly Party QOTA Pops Up at Singing Fountain

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) brings the popular monthly LGBT QOTA party to the Singing Fountain on Sunday, September 29, 2013, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  For September, the party moves outdoors for its first-ever pop-up event in Philadelphia’s new gayborhood.  Chefs from restaurants around the Fountain will serve complimentary or discounted food and drink. Participating fooderies include locally and nationally recognized names such as Noord, Fond, Stateside, Belle Cakery, Izumi, Da Vinci Ristorante and Chiarella’s Ristorante. Metro Men’s will showcase their brand new store at East Passyunk and Tasker with complimentary beverages.  Metro Men’s and Nicole Rae Styer will host a fashion show around the Singing Fountain at 4:00 PM. Streets immediately surrounding the Fountain will be closed for the outdoor party, including Passyunk at 11th and Tasker. The party is free and open to the community, ages 21 and older. All specials are first come, first served.  Ten percent  of proceeds from Fond and Stateside will be donated to ActionAIDS.  In case of inclement weather, the party moves indoors to individual restaurants, bars and retail shops.

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100+ Salons Help Cut Out Cancer, HIV/AIDS and Diabetes During City of Hope HopeCuts

100+ Salons Help Cut Out Cancer, HIV/AIDS and Diabetes During City of Hope HopeCuts

Over 100 top salons and spas in Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic region will donate their time, services and 100% of their daily proceeds for the 18th annual “HopeCuts” event to benefit City of Hope.  On Sunday, September 15, 2013 (or an alternative date selected by salons), staff come in on their day off and volunteer their time to help cut out cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses. For a full listing of participating salons, please visit www.hopecuts.org. For more information about City of Hope, please call 1-800-344-8169, emailhgiordano@coh.org or visit www.cityofhope.org

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Smokin' Betty's and Devil's Alley Present 6th Puppy Love Valentin'e Party

Smokin' Betty's and Devil's Alley Present 6th Puppy Love Valentin'e Party

Smokin’ Betty’s and Devil’s Alley will host the 6th “Puppy Love Valentines Party,” on Tuesday, February  12, 2013 at the 23rd Street Armory (22 S. 23rd Street).  This popular Valentine’s themed bash returns to celebrate the one you truly love, your pooch.  For more information, call (215) 922-6500 or visit Smokin' Betty's website

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