Updated May 19th

May 19-          Phila. Association of Black Journalists in partnership with PhillyCam will host Muslims in the Media, a town hall on local coverage of Islamic community at PhillyCam, 699 Ranstead St., starting 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m. Admission $5.

May 20-          Phila. Chinatown Development Corp. hosts “Voting Is Power” Event in City Ha. Courtyard, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  Free live entertainment. Food trucks.

May 20-         State Rep candidate Jim Pio is hosted Jammin’ with Jimmy Fundraiser at Curran’s Irish Inn, 6900 State Rd., starting 6 p.m. Tickets $40.

May 21-          2016 Mayfair Fallen Heroes Run has raised over $50,000 for families of police and fire personnel killed in line of duty. This year honoring memory of Lt. Robert Neary. For info: www.Mayfairrun.com. For info: Sam Siegel (267) 961-6767.

May 21-          State Rep. Stephen Kinsey hosts Salute to Veterans memorial at Vernon Pk., 5800 Germantown Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Host of attractions, food and beverages. Veterans wishing to receive certificate must register by May 2 (215) 849-6592.

May 21-          Chapel of 4 Chaplains hosts POW-MIA Nat’l Chair of Honor Program at Navy Yard, 1201 Constitution Ave., Bldg. 649, 11 a.m. For info: (215) 218-1943.

May 21-          State Sen. Anthony Williams sponsors Hip-Hop at Universal Audenreid Charter HS, 32nd & Tasker Sts., 1:30 p.m.

May 21-          Preakness at the Piazza for Preakness Stakes at The Piazza, Germantown Ave. & Front St., 5-9:30 p.m. Benefits Nat’l Multiple Sclerosis Soc.

May 22-          Golf Benefit for St. Ann’s Parish, Juniata G.C., 1391 E. Cayuga St., Registration 8:30 a.m., Shotgun 9 a.m. $80 per person, foursome $320. All-day burgers, hot dogs, awards, beverages, and luncheon. For info: (215) 739-4590.

May 22-          St. Mary Magdalen di Pazzi’s Street Procession coincides with Italian Market Festival at Mass is at 10 AM at St. Mary’s, 714 Montrose St., Mass 10 a.m., procession after Mass and blessing of Italian Market on Washington Ave. Benediction is on steps of St. Paul’s. Large party afterward. Over 20 statues are brought out along with band. Invited are Mayor Kenney, Councilman Mark Squilla and Italian Consul General. For info: Marc A. Hauad (215) 593-6161.

May 22-          53^rd GOP ward, local small businesses and Gary Grisafi Jazz Trio host Sunday Jazz & Shopping Spring Fling, 3525 Cottman Ave., 12-4 p.m. 50-50 raffle baskets, food. Entrance fee $5.

May 24-          State Sen. Anthony Williams sponsors Line Dancing at Eastwick Rec Ctr., 80th & Mars Pl., 5:30 p.m.

May 24-          RCC hosts Cigar Night at United Republican Cl., 3156 Frankford. $95. Jazz trio, Hors d’oeuvres, free valet parking. Must RSVP: Bill Pettigrew (215) 743-2000.

May 25-         State Rep candidate Bill Pounds is hosted Fundraiser at Manayunk Kildare’s Irish Pub, 4417 Main St., 6-9 p.m. 3-hour open bar, buffet. Tickets $55, couples $95. Tickets available at door. For info: Scott Walker (267) 226-5771.

May 25-          State Sen. Anthony Williams sponsors Jazzmat Pilates at Yeadon Borough Ha., 600 Church La., Yeadon, Pa., 6 p.m.

May 26-          State Sen. Anthony Williams sponsors Dancercize at Kingsessing Rec Ctr., 4900 Kingsessing Ave., 6 p.m.

May 26-          State Reps. Stephen Kinsey & Rosita C. Youngblood host Conversation with Ted Dallas, Sec. of Human Services, at Horizon House, 3275 Stokeley St., 10 a.m.-12 m. For info: (215) 849-6592 or 849-6426.

May 26-          Councilman Cindy Bass hosts Monthly Workshop at Nicetown CDC Community Rm., 4414 Germantown Ave., 6-8 p.m. Light dinner served. RSVP: (215) 685-9182.

May 26-          Lt. Gov. Mike Stack is hosted Reception at Tai Lake Restaurant, 134 N. 10^th St., 6:30-8:30 p.m. Contribution levels $2,500, $1,500, $1,500, Tickets $100. Checks payable to “Committee to Elect Mike Stack”, P.O. Box 292, Newtown, Pa. 18940. For info: (215) 893-4281 or Lindsey@lperrygroup.com.

May 28-          State Sen. Anthony Williams sponsors Hip-Hop at Universal Audenreid Charter HS, 32nd & Tasker Sts., 1:30 p.m.

May 28-          Dr. Asif Hussain, Dick Hayden, Kathy Jaffari, Ken Jarin, and Sandy and Steve Sheller host Take Back Senate Fundraiser for Katie McGinty at Wanamaker Ho., 2020 Walnut St., 33^rd fl.,6-7:30 p.m. RSVP: Evan Seltzer (215) 901-8271.

May 31-          State Sen. Anthony Williams sponsors Line Dancing at Eastwick Rec Ctr., 80th & Mars Pl., 5:30 p.m.

Jun. 1-            State Sen. Anthony Williams sponsors Jazzmat Pilates at Yeadon Borough Ha., 600 Church La., Yeadon, Pa., 6 p.m.

Jun. 2-            State Rep. Joanna McClinton hosts “Rebuilding Your Wealth” Housing & Credit Workshop at Paschallville Free Lib., 6942 Woodland Ave., 4-7 p.m. For info: (215) 748-6712.

Jun. 2-            State Sen. Larry Farnese hosts Spring Fundraiser at Waterworks in Fairmount, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Reserve your ticket: (267) 292-2022.

Jun. 2-            Councilman Bill Greenlee hosts Summer Reception at Jack’s Firehouse, 2130 Fairmount Ave., 5:30 p.m. Tickets $200. Sponsorships available. RSVP: councilmangreenlee@yahoo.com or (267) 432-4254.

Jun. 2-            Consul General of Italy Andrea Canepari hosts Italian National Day with official Italian decoration going to Congressman Bob Brady at Phila. Museum of Art, 2600 Ben Franklin Pkwy., 6-8 p.m.

Jun. 2-            State Sen. Anthony Williams sponsors Dancercize at Kingsessing Rec Ctr., 4900 Kingsessing Ave., 6 p.m.

Jun. 4-            State Sen. Anthony Williams sponsors Hip-Hop at Universal Audenreid Charter HS, 32nd & Tasker Sts., 1:30 p.m.

Jun. 7-            State Sen. Anthony Williams sponsors Line Dancing at Eastwick Rec Ctr., 80th & Mars Pl., 5:30 p.m.

Jun. 7-            Councilman Bill Greenlee hosts Summer Reception @ Jack’s Firehouse, 2130 Fairmount Ave. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Open bar. For info: (267) 432-4254.

Jun. 8-            State Sen. Anthony Williams sponsors Jazzmat Pilates at Yeadon Borough Ha., 600 Church La., Yeadon, Pa., 6 p.m.

Jun. 9-            State Sen. Anthony Williams sponsors Dancercize at Kingsessing Rec Ctr., 4900 Kingsessing Ave., 6 p.m.

Jun. 11-          Green Night Out welcomes Marian Bessey, animal advocate, at Su Xing Ho., 1508 Sansom St., 6:30 p.m. Prior reservation required. Seating limited. $25. RSVP: Green Party of Phila. (215) 843-4256 or gpop@gpop.org.

Jun. 11-          State Sen. Anthony Williams sponsors Hip-Hop at Universal Audenreid Charter HS, 32nd & Tasker Sts., 1:30 p.m.

Jun. 13-          CATCH holds Golf Classic benefiting 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.

Jun. 29-          State Rep candidate Jim Pio hosts Crawfish Boil at 7363 Claridge St., starting 3 p.m. Tickets $30, couples $50. Buy tickets in advance. For info: Republican City Committee (215) 561-0650) or Pio For PA Team (215) 356-3092.

Jul. 16-            Congressman Bob Brady hosts Brady Bunch Party at Westy’s Irish Pub, 101 E. Walnut St., N. Wildwood, N.J., starting 3-7 p.m. For info: (215) 241-7805.

Jul. 26-            Weeklong Democratic National Convention.

Aug. 13-          State Rep. Mark Cohen hosts Senior & Youth Summer Health Fair at 6300-6400 Rising Sun Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendors, giveaways, health screenings, legislative services, games, live bands, food. For info: Sonya Thomas (215) 342-2167 or Wbrown@Pahouse.Net.

Aug.  20-    – 47^th Ward Leader George Brooks, 47th Ward hosts Comedy Crab & Shrimp Fest to Baltimore, lve. at Progress Plaza, Broad & Oxford Sts. 1 p.m., return 11 p.m. Tickets $167. Includes round-trip deluxe motor coach, free lunch en route, all you can eat fried shrimp, steamed crabs, buffet, all you can drink premium bar, comedy show, music & dancing!  215.235.2235 – 267.971.5703.

Sep. 27-   Asian American Chamber of Commerce 10^th annual award banquet, Sheraton-University City, 3549 Chestnut. Ticket $65. 5:30 pm. For info 215-642-2333.

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