Updated Mar. 3rd

Mar. 3-           Councilwoman Cherelle Parker hosts Budget Address Reception at McCormick & Schmick’s Restaurant, 1 S. Broad St., 8-9 a.m. Tickets $25, $100, $250. For info Melissa (215) 251-0585.

Mar. 3-           State Rep. Leslie Acosta hosts Job Fair for Formerly Incarcerated at Temple Univ., Gittis Ctr., 1755 N. 13^th St., registration 9 a.m., workshops until 3 p.m. For info (215) 457-5281.

Mar. 3-           State Sen. Daylin Leach hosts Good Government Seminar at Cabrini Coll., 610 King of Prussia Rd., Radnor, Pa., 9 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

Mar. 3-           Mothers In Charge mark Women’s History Month at new office, 520 N. Delaware Ave. Su. 302, at Spring Garden St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. RSVP (215) 228-1718.

Mar. 3-           #BlackVotersMatter hosts 2^nd Congressional Dist. Forum, Democratic and Republican candidates, African American Museum, 701 Arch St., 5:30-9 p.m. Sponsored by Urban Philly Professional Network.

Mar. 3-           Brehon Law Soc. Hosts St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Davio’s North Italian Steakhouse, 111 S. 17^th St., 6-9 p.m. Honoring Lt. Gov. Mike Stack. Tickets $75 in advance, $100 at door. For info James Quinlan, Quinlan@BlankRome.com.

Mar. 3-           Legendary Middle East Reunion Night brings together musicians, belly dancers and patrons at Frankie Bradley’s, Juniper & Chancellor Sts. Doors open 7 p.m. 8 p.m. show of shows, featuring Roger Mgrdichian, Chris Marashlian, Joe Tayoun, Bill Tayoun, Baris Kaya and surprise guests. Admission $10 at door. Live entertainment. All welcome.

Mar. 5-           State Rep candidate Wanda Logan hosts Fish Fry Fundraiser at Encore, 4002 W. Girard Ave., 6-10 pm. Tickets $25.

Mar. 6-           State Rep. Pam DeLissio hosts 194^th Dist. Meet & Greet, at home of David Kedson, 17 E. Dartmouth Rd., Bala Cynwyd, Pa., 2-4 p.m. RSVP (215) 383-2823.

Mar. 7-           State Rep. Vanessa Brown hosts Prayer Breakfast at Greater Bible Way, 1461 N. 52^nd St., 9 a.m. For info (888) 684-5509.

Mar. 9-           State Senate candidate Sharif Street conducts Real Chance Rally in front of Uptown Theater, 2240 N. Broad St., 10:30 a.m. For info Micah Mahjoubian (267) 551-1776.

Mar. 9-           GOP hosts Happy Hour at Paddy Whacks, 140 South St., 6-9 p.m. Free street parking. Free food, Irish Potatoes homemade by Annie Havey.

Mar. 10-         State Rep. Stephen Kinsey and Councilwoman Cindy Bass host Town Hall Mtg. at Corinthian Bapt. Ch., 6100 N. 21^st St., 6-8:30 p.m.

Mar. 10-         State Rep. Joanna McClinton & Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell host Town hall Mtg. at Add B. Anderson Sch., 1034 S. 60^th St., 6-8 p.m. State budget issues, State & City agencies. For info (215) 748-6712.

Mar. 10-         S. Phila. Business Assn. hosts “Person of the Year Gala” at Galdo’s Catering & Entertainment at 20th & Penrose Ave. Cocktails begin 6:30 p.m. For info Secretary Gaeton Tavella (215) 868-5502.

Mar. 10-         Americans for Democratic Action hosts 2^nd Congressional Dist. Candidate Forum at William Way Ctr., 1315 Spruce St., 7 p.m. For info (1215) 732-2220.

Mar. 10-         From Motown to Uptown Cabaret Fundraiser at Barbers Ha., Broad & Oxford Sts, from 9 p.m. Commemorating 88^th anniversary.

Mar. 11-         57^th Ward hosts St. Patrick’s Day Candidates Night at Paddy Whacks, 9241 Roosevelt Blvd., 7 p.m. Tickets $35, Candidates $100.

Mar. 11-         State Sen. Anthony Williams invites entrepreneurs to Penna. Treasury Small Business Initiative conference at Gerri C. LeBow Hall, Drexel Univ., 3200 Market St. Registration deadline Mar. 4. Call (215) 492-2980.

Mar. 12-         Birthday celebration honors State Sen. Anthony H. Williams at Hilton Hotel, 4200 City Ave., VIP Reception 7-8 p.m., General Reception 8-11 p.m. For info and prices (267) 587-7223.

Mar. 13-         State Rep candidate Lou Lanni hosts Grease Karaoke Party at Locust Bar, 10^th & Locust Sts., 7 p.m.-2 a.m. For info (267) 815-1188.

Mar. 16-         Mayor Jim Kenney hosts St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at McFadden’s, 1 Citizens Bank Way, 5:30-8 p.m. Food, beverage, parking, live entertainment. Sponsors: Pot o’ Gold – $10,000 (PACs, sole proprietorships, and partnerships); Shamrock Sponsor – $5,000 (PACs, sole proprietorships and partnerships; Leprechaun Sponsor $2,500. Tickets $100. For online purchase or info (215) 800-9937. RSVP Brittany@lperrygroup.com.

Mar. 17-         Judge Jimmy Lynn hosts St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast at Plough & Stars, 2^nd St. above Chestnut St., 7:30 a.m. Traditional Irish breakfast, music, dancing, songs, poetry, stories. Be ready with your party piece! Tickets $25, students $20. RSVP Alison Krajewski (215) 783-3709 or judgejimmy@comcast.net.

Mar. 17-         State Rep. Rosita Youngblood sponsors SEPTA Senior Key Photo Day at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries, 1939 W. Venango St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For info (215) 849-6426.

Mar. 18-         Phila. Intellectual disAbility Services holds Brighter Futures Awards at Phila. Downtown Sheraton Hotel, 210 N. 17^th St. Luncheon. Councilman Derek Green presents citation. For info Wendy Williams (215) 685-4680.

Mar. 18-         Elaine Tomlin hosts Democratic 42^nd Ward Candidates Night Out at Concilio Ballrm., 141 E. Hunting Pk. Ave., 6-10 p.m. Evening attire, music, food, dancing, cash bar, DJ Shawn. Donation $25 ($30 at door). For info Michele Rhett (8756) 361-3102 or Shantey Lindsay (215) 205-8061.

Mar. 18-         Councilman David Oh invites all to Fundraiser in support of Special Forces Ass’n, at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 6:30-9 p.m. Major speakers! $5 event ticket. $250 VIP reception. Send checks to “Special Forces Ass’n”, c/o Councilman David Oh, Rm. 319 City Hall, Phila., PA 19107.

Mar. 18-         State Senate candidate Ross Feinberg is hosted Chili Cookoff at 3118 Englewood St., 7-10 p.m. GOP celebrity chefs. Donations $35. For info David Lynn (215) 333-3753 or David@DAL-Services.com.

Mar. 19-         Pentecostal Clergy of Phila. celebrates Prayer Breakfast Chestnut Hill Ch., 1159 E. Chelten Ave., 8:30 a.m. Keynote speakers: Pastor Elvin Ezekiel, US Senate candidate Joe Sestak and Congressman Chaka Fattah. Donation $30. For info Bishop Leonard C. Goins (215) 991-9830 or (215) 738-9739.

Mar. 19-         Grands As Parents hosts “From Motown to Uptown Cabaret” at Barber’s Ha., Broad & Oxford Sts., 9 p.m. BYOB. Setups available.

Mar. 24-         State Sen. Larry Farnese hosts Senior Expo at S. Phila. HS, 2101 S. Broad St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free health screenings, refreshments and light lunch. Seating limited. RSVP by Mar. 17 (215) 952-3121.

Mar. 24-         Phila. Public Record names Council President Darrell Clarke “Public Servant of the Year” at Galdo’s Entertainment Complex, 20^th St. & Moyamensing Ave., 6-9 p.m. Tickets $50, tables $450. For info John David (267) 259-6654.

Mar. 25-         Democratic Women of Phila. host Fish Fry at Champagne Cafe, 21 E. Chelten Ave., 4:30-9 p.m. Tickets $12. For info Yvonne L. Sawyer (267) 229-8507.

Mar. 26-         State Rep. Rosita Youngblood hosts Town Hall Mtg. on Fox St., 10 a.m.-12 m. For info (215) 849-6426.

Mar. 27-         South St. Headhouse Dist. celebrates 85th Anniversary of Phila. Easter Promenade, starting 12:30 p.m.

Mar. 29-         Association of US Army, Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support & Cpl. Michael J. Crescenza Veterans Affairs Medical Ctr. host Vietnam War Commemoration Program at Southampton-Armory, 2700 Southampton Rd., 3 p.m. Every Vietnam War veteran in attendance will be personally recognized by current US service members and community members. Purple Heart recipient Lt. Gen. Jerry Sinn, Ret., keynotes as a “tunnel rat” and a leader of a Rome Plow team. Free and open to public.

Mar. 30-         Phila. Young Democrats host Kickoff Happy Hour at Field House, 1150 Filbert St., 5-9 p.m.

Mar. 31-         Montco Democratic Area 4 hosts Scholarship & Dinner Dance Fundraising at Community Music Sch., 775 W. Main St., Trappe, PA 19426, , 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Tickets $75, Couples $125, Committee people $530. Mail checks to Area 4 Democratic Committee, Box 285, Worcester, PA 19490.

Apr. 2-            United Republican Cl. hosts Shrimp Night at 3156 Frankford Ave., 7-11 p.m. Tickets $30. For info David Lynn (215) 333-3753.

Apr. 3-            State Rep. John Taylor hosts Fundraiser at Smoky Pint, 2549 Orthodox St., 4-10 p.m. Free food & beer, 4-6 p.m. Tickets $40. To purchase http://smokeypint.bpt.me.

Apr. 9-            Spring Cleanup in Chinatown, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Register and meet at 10^th St. Plaza, 10^th & Vine Sts. For info Betsy Lee (215) 922-2156.

Apr. 23-          State Rep. Mark Cohen hosts Autism Expo at St. William Parish, 6238 Rising Sun Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch provided. RSVP Deb Whittingham (215) 342-2167.

Apr. 24-          Barbershop Talk Human Family Day Foundation hosts Human Family Day Celebration at Union Baptist Ch., 1910 Fitzwater St., 3-7 p.m. For info (215) 879-9935.

Apr. 26-          Primary Election Day. Don’t forget to vote.

Apr. 27-          African American Chamber of Commerce 2016 Annual Meeting and Awards Gala, 5 to 8 pm, First District Plaza, 3801 Market St. Ticket $100.

May 6-            State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts Senior Health Fair for 201st Legislative Dist. at York Ho., 5325 Old York Rd., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

May 6-            50th Anniversary Celebration of Phila. Chinatown Development Corp. at Nat’l Constitution Ctr. For info (215) 922-6156.

May 19-          Lt. Gov. Mike Stack hosts Spring Fling, at First Troop Philadelphia City Calvary Armory, 22 S. 23^rd St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $250. Flower sponsor $5,000 and Blossom Sponsor $2500. Make checks out to Committee to Elect Mike Stack, PO Box 292, Newtown, PA 18940. RSVP with guest names to Brittany@lperrygroup.com.

Jun. 13-          CATCH holds Golf Classic benefitting Community Scholarship Fund at Old York Rd. C.C., Spring House, Pa. Registration 8 a.m., shotgun 10 a.m., 19^th Hole Barbecue, silent auction & awards 3 p.m. For info (215) 735-7435 or visit on line CATCHinc.com.

Jul. 26-           Weeklong Democratic National Convention.

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