Marriage debate at Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center will host “A Right to Marry? Same-sex Marriage and the Constitution,” a panel discussion on the issue with leading advocates and opponents of marriage equality, at 6:30 p. m. Oct. 20 at the center, 522 Arch St.
Joining the discussion will be marriage-equality supporters attorney David Boies, who is currently spearheading a legal effort to overturn California’s ban on same-sex marriage; openly gay author Keith Boykin; and marriage-equality opponents Maggie Gallagher, president of the National Organization for Marriage; and Glenn T. Stanton, director for Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family.
The discussion is free, but reservations are required. To reserve your spot, call (215) 409-6700 or visit www.constitutioncenter.org.
Gene Robinson to visit local church
The Church of St. Luke and The Epiphany will welcome the Rev. Gene Robinson Oct. 19 as part of the church’s celebration of the feast day of St. Luke.
Robinson, the bishop of the diocese of New Hampshire, made international headlines in 2003 as the first openly gay Episcopalian priest to be ordained bishop.
Robinson will perform confirmations and formally receive people into the Episcopal Church beginning at 7 p.m. at the church, 330 S. 13th St.
For more information, call (215) 732-1918.
Halloween event raises funds for AIDS
ActionAIDS will host a Halloween party from 8 p.m.-midnight Oct. 30 at Penn’s Landing Caterers, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., to raise funds for the organization.
Halloween Spooktacular will feature an open bar and hors d’oeuvres, with DJ RockNRon spinning the hottest tunes to get partygoers on their feet until the bewitching hour. Guests can also take the mic for karaoke.
Costumes are encouraged, with prizes for the most creative outfits.
Tickets are $60 in advance or $70 at the door. Call (215) 336-7404 to purchase tickets.
— Jen Colletta