Laramie at the Center
Members of the Temple Queer Student Union will perform “The Laramie Project,” the retelling of the events surrounding the murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard, from 7:30-9 p. m. April 3 at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.
The student-run performance is free, but any donations that are given will be split between the QSU and the Matthew Shepard Foundation.
Women, agencies join for health
Mazzoni Center is working in partnership with a series of local and national agencies to stage a women’s health event meant to educate and empower — as well as entertain — local women in the LGBT community, from 3-6 p.m. April 24 at 110/70 Gym, Broad Street and Washington Avenue.
Sponsors for “Speed Date Your Health” include 110/70, Aflac, the Philadelphia Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure.
The event will feature a host of giveaways, such as “The L Word” DVDs and tickets to see the Philadelphia Independence, the new local women’s soccer team.
A series of experts on such topics as fitness, smoking cessation and breast health will be available to provide free guidance.
For more information, contact Mazzoni Center at (215) 563-0652.
Philly in Bloom
Dozens of local restaurants, hotels, stores and entertainment venues will offer discounts and sales through the end of May in the city’s “Philly in Bloom” campaign to draw residents and tourists to the city this spring.
In addition to the savings, the city is also offering the chance to win prizes donated from businesses, organizations, SEPTA and the Philadelphia Parking Authority. To enter, visit www.phila.gov/phillyinbloom and answer the question, Why do you love Philadelphia? One winner will be selected at random each weekday through May 31.
Merchants who wish to participate in the campaign can submit their information through the Web site.
— Jen Colletta