Spring Fling Swing Dance
3-6 p.m. April 3
Alma Mater Restaurant, 7165 Germantown Ave.
Musical artist Aaron Paul performs at this swing-dance-themed fundraising event for Fifty Shades of Purple Against Bullying; ow.ly/ZmwoD.
Shut Up & Dance
7-9 p.m. April 9
Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St.
The Pennsylvania Ballet stages its annual fundraiser for Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutritional Alliance, which provides nutritional meals for people with life-threatening illnesses, including HIV/AIDS; www.mannapa.org/dance.
Dining Out for Life
April 14
Various locations
More than 200 restaurants will open their doors to raise funds for people affected by HIV/AIDS. All you have to do to support the effort is have a meal at one of the participating eateries, which will donate a third of your bill to the beneficiaries: ActionAIDS, AIDS Delaware, Family & Community Service of Delaware County, Camden Area Health Education Center and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania. For a list of participating restaurants, visit www.diningoutforlife.com/philadelphia.
HEROES
12:30-3:30 p.m. April 17
Hotel Monaco, 433 Chestnut St.
DVLF honors LGBT and ally leaders, including a youth honoree, at its annual awards brunch; www.dvlf.org.
David Acosta Revolutionary Leader Award ceremony
6-9 p.m. May 6
Location TBD
Staged by GALAEI: A Queer Latin@ Social Justice Organization, the seventh-annual awards ceremony honors a leader in the Latino LGBT community; www.galaei.org.
New Hope Pride
Noon May 21
The annual parade takes over the riverside town, followed by a festival featuring vendors, performers and more; www.newhopecelebrates.com.
Courage Game
May 29
University of Pennsylvania
Youth ages 5-18 are encouraged to participate in the second-annual lacrosse tournament, inspired by the coming-out story of local gay lacrosse player Braeden Lange. In addition to the games, the event will feature food, drinks, entertainment and surprise guests. The day is organized by Lange’s nonprofit, The Courage Game, which works to curb bullying. For more information or to register, visit www.couragegame.org.
Philadelphia Pride
Noon-6 p.m. June 12
The annual parade sets off from the Gayborhood headed toward Penn’s Landing, where the festival will offer live entertainment, food and networking opportunities with dozens of community organizations, artisans, companies and other vendors; www.phillygaypride.org.
2016 Philadelphia International Children’s Festival
June 2-4
Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St.
Enjoy circus, theater, story-telling and music performances for the whole family. Plus, take in the free outdoor FUN ZONE with crafts, activities and performances. Tickets are only $10; www.annenbergcenter.org/events/childfest.php.