DVLF benefits from The Bard The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre will donate a portion of the proceeds from an upcoming production to a local LGBT grantmaking agency.
The 2 p.m. April 15 staging of “Twelfth Night” at 2111 Sansom St. will support the programmatic initiatives of Delaware Valley Legacy Fund.
Following the performance, guests can enjoy a reception with a panel of Shakespeare scholars who will discuss LGBT influences in Shakespeare’s works.
Tickets to the show and the reception are $50 and can be reserved by calling 215-496-8001.
Sims, Josephs to square off Pennsylvania Rep. Babette Josephs (D-182nd Dist.) will face off with out challenger Brian Sims in a public debate next week.
The debate, organized by Center City Residents’ Association and other local groups, will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 17 at La Colombe coffee shop, 130 S. 19th St.
The 182nd District encompasses Philadelphia’s Gayborhood. Pennsylvania’s primary election is April 24.
ACT UP marks milestone Local activists will head to New York City later this month to honor the 25th anniversary of the formation of ACT UP.
ACT UP Philadelphia will join with ACT UP New York and Occupy Wall Street allies April 25 in an anniversary action, marching from City Hall to Wall Street to call for a financial speculation tax. Hundreds are expected to attend.
Free buses will depart from Philadelphia. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/412585478755574/.
— Jen Colletta