Updated July 21st

Jul. 22-23-      N.W. Community Coalition for Youth hosts Hoops Against Bullying at Arcadia U., 450 S. Easton Rd., Glenside, Pa.,1 l:30 a.m.-6 p.m. each day. Boys and girls from 8 to 17. For info: Troy Allen (267) 516-7333.

Jul. 23-            State Rep. John Taylor hosts 177th Dist. Beach Ball at Casey’s on Third, 301 New York Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 2-6 p.m. Domestic beer, wine and buffet. Tickets $40.

Jul. 23-            Glaziers’ Union Day is hosted at Keenan’s Peggy’s Crab Shack, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J.

Jul. 24-            Afro-LatinX Mixer is hosted with Esperanza, Inc. at African American Museum, 701 Arch St., 4-7 p.m. Celebrating DNC kickoff plus 40th anniversary. Tickets complimentary with RSVP to Museum.

Jul. 24-            Committee of 70 hosts Girls & Boys on the Bus at Pipeline Philly, 30 S. 15th St., 15th fl., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets $35, Students $15.

Jul. 24-            Taste of Phila. with special guest Congressman Bob Brady at Event Ctr., SugarHouse Casino, 1001 N. Delaware Ave., 9:30 p.m. DJ Jerry Blavat, with Bobby Rydell, The Trammps and the Duprees.

Jul. 25-28-      Democratic National Convention.

July 25-           Nat’l Chair of Democracy for America hosts Mary Ellen Balchunis for Congress at law firm of George Badey, 2200 Locust St., 12-2 p.m. Lunch and beverages. Tickets $100, other contribution levels. RSVP: Kristen Stoner (215) 433-4831.

Jul. 25-            Genevieve Soc. Hosts DNC Reception at Oar Pub, Park Town Pl. Apts., 2200 B. Franklin Pkwy., 4-6 p.m.

Jul 26-             Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. hosts luncheon featuring Dr. Denise Spellberg, American scholar of Islamic history at City Hall Caucus Rm., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.  Donation $65. For info: (267) 713-8663.

Jul. 26-            DNC Dim Sum 2016 Event hosts AAPI delegates at Ocean City Restaurant, 234 N. 9th St., 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Jul. 26-            City & State hosts “Cheesesteak vs. Cheesecake: a New York-Philly Food Fight” at Union League, 140 S. Broad St., 2:30-4:30 p.m. Co-hosts: Congress Members Brendan Boyle and Carolyn Maloney. Panel samples the 2 cities’ most-celebrated dishes. To sponsor: David Alpher dalpher@cityandstatepa.com.

Jul. 26-            Summer GOP Forum at Alma Mater, 7165 Germantown Ave., starting 6 p.m. Including State Sen. Scott Wagner, Montco Commissioner Joe Gale, Councilman David Oh and Abington Twp. Commissioner Dennis Zappone. Free. RSVP: RepublicanUrbanIssues.Eventbrite.com

Jul. 27-            Americans for Democratic Action commemorate 1948 Civil Rights Plank at African American Museum, 401 Arch St., 2-4 p.m. Featured guest is Congressman John Lewis. Tickets limited, register online: ada.ticketleap.com.

Jul. 27-            DNC Reception honors Mayor Jim Kenney at Popi’s Italian Restaurant, 3120 S. 20^th St., VIP reception 6-7 p.m., general reception 7-8 p.m. Special guests to be announced. General reception tickets $500. For info, RSVP: (215) 893-4281.

Jul. 27-            Penna. Legislative Black Caucus hosts VP Watch Party at Landmark Americana Tap & Grill, 2841 N. 54^th St., 7-11 p.m.

Jul. 28- Sheet Metal Workers & Congressman Bob Brady host DNC Closing Night “Party in the Hall” at 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Hors d’oeuvres, open bar, live band, TV coverage of Clinton’s acceptance speech, special guests. Expect airport-like security.

Jul. 29-            South Street hosts Dance Party Post DNC under Headhouse at 2^nd & Pine Sts., 7-10 p.m. Free.

Aug. 2-            46^th Ward Leader Jannie Blackwell celebrates annual Night Out at home, Melville & Locust Sts.; 34^th Ward’s Kathy Huggins celebrates at Dewey & Race Sts., 6 p.m.

Aug. 4-            GOP State Senate candidate Ross Feinberg hosts Blue Collar Pabst Party at McKenna’s Bar, 7322 Frankford Ave., 6:30 p.m. $25. Includes light fare and unlimited Pabst Blue Ribbon Draft.

Aug. 6-            Local 22 Firefighters host at Keenan’s, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J.

Aug. 6-            Brotherhood Day: Boys to Men from Dust to Industry discuss Tawheed – the true meaning of Oneness at Phila. Masjid, 47^th & Wyalusing Ave., 4 p.m. Special message from over 12 imams. For info: Wali Hamid (267) 984-0340 and Faruq Ahmad (267) 755-8624.

Aug. 6-          Get a taste of local and Nordic brews, along with delectable Swedish/American fare at SmörgåsBeer’d at American Swedish Historical Museum, 5-9 p.m.

Aug. 7-            We Feed Homeless Black Tie gala, featuring Kelly Price and DJ Jazzy Joe Annual Black Tile Gala at Wanamaker Bldg., Crystal Tea Rm., 5-10 p.m. Tickets $125 For info: (215) 764-5688.

Aug. 12-          Councilman Mark Squilla hosts Summer Soirée at Keenan’s Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J. 7-10 p.m. Gen. Adm. $30. Sponsorships $1,000, $2,500, $5,000. For info: Brittany (215) 893-4281.

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. 13-          Local 98 hosts Down Under Party at Keenan’s Patio, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 3-7 p.m.

Aug. 14-          Gas Workers Local 686 is hosted at Keenan’s, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 4-8 p.m.

Aug.  20-         47^th Ward Leader George Brooks hosts Comedy Crab & Shrimp Fest to Baltimore, board bus. 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! For info: (215) 235-2235 or (267) 971-5703.

Aug. 20-          Kathy Huggins hosts 34^th Ward Block Party at Dewey & Race Sts.

Aug. 20-          Operating Engineers host Summer Day at Shore for members at Keenan’s Cabana, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., N. Wildwood, N.J., 3-7 p.m.

Aug. 28-          RCC hosts Billy Meehan Clambake at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Rd., 4-8 p.m., Special VIP Reception 6 p.m. with top guest N.J. Gov. Chris Christie .Fabulous menu, beer and wine and soda open bar. $100 per person. Co-hosts $500, Hosts $1,000. For info: Mike Cibik (215) 735-1060. Checks payable to Phila. Republican City Committee, mail to Michael A. Cibik, Esq., 1500 Walnut St., Su. 900, Phila., PA 19102.

Sep. 10-           Sheet Metal Workers host membership picnic at Clementon L. Pk., N.J, for membership and their families.

Sep. 27-           Asian American Chamber of Commerce hosts Award Banquet at Sheraton-University City, 3549 Chestnut St., 5:30 p.m. Tickets $65. For info: (215) 642-2333.

Oct. 8-             USS John Murtha is commissioned at Penn’s Landing, 10 a.m.

Oct. 15-           Ducky Birts Foundation hosts Scholarship Banquet at 1^st Dist. Plaza, 3801 Market St., 6-10 p.m. Sponsored by Brown’s ShopRite. For info: (215) 242-l220.

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