Orlando vigils, events in the region

A number of local communities are planning vigils to remember the victims of the LGBT nightclub shooting in Orlando, Fla. For a full listing of local vigils, visit http://www.weareorlando.org/local-events.html

Pizzeria Cappelli Fundraiser

June 17-18

209 S. 13th St. 

The Gayborhood pizza shop will donate $1 of every slice purchased this weekend to a fund for Orlando victims. 

Pulse Tragedy Benefit

10 p.m. June 17

Berks Warehouse, 1801 N. Howard St.

A dance party featuring several DJs, with proceeds from the $10 cover and drink sales going to the official Pulse Victims Fund, administered by Equality Florida; https://www.facebook.com/events/1026667050756111/

Solstice: The Jersey Shore Affair

1-5 p.m. June 18

Watermark

800 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park, N.J.

Hetrick-Martin Institute, which works with LGBT youth, will donate a portion of the proceeds of this event — which features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and dancing — to the Pulse Victims Fund; hmi.org/solstice.

Philly LGBT Meet-Up

3 p.m.-7 p.m. June 18

Kahn Park, 11th and Pine streets

LGBTs and allies are invited to an afternoon of family-friendly fellowship. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets, radios, drinks and snacks; https://www.facebook.com/events/514454775422795/.

Mass of Remembrance

1 p.m. June 19

All Souls Ecumenical Catholic Communion

640 Centre Ave., Reading

LGBTs and allies are invited to the Mass in memory of the Orlando victims; www.facebook.com/events/1047153085370044/.

Dance for Orlando

Noon-6 p.m. June 19

HMAC Stage on Herr

268 Herr St., Harrisburg

LGBTs and allies are invited to this dance party that is meant to raise visibility of the LGBT community; https://www.facebook.com/events/269661153384749/.

Drexel University Vigil

4 p.m. June 20

3141 Chestnut St.

A campus vigil to honor the Orlando victims is open to the public; [email protected].

Wreath-Laying Ceremony

5 p.m. June 20

Atlantic City Beach, in front of the Tropicana

The Greater Atlantic City GLBT Alliance will hold a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the Orlando victims; acglbt.org/events/wreath-ceremony-prayer-vigil/.

LoveIsLove

7-10 p.m. June 22

Franky Bradley’s, 1320 Chancellor St.

The venue will host performers including drag queens and aerial artists, with all proceeds from the $15 cover and auction sales going to a CrowdRise fundraising campaign for Orlando victims (www.crowdrise.com/we-stand-with-pulse-fund); https://www.facebook.com/events/1218090861535784/.

Drexel University Open Forum

3 p.m. June 24

3220 Market St., Room 220

A discussion will address the Orlando shooting; [email protected].

Posters for Pulse

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New Jersey-based artist David Ayllon is donating all proceeds from a series of limited-edition prints featuring drag queens to the Pulse Victims Fund; www.postersforpulse.com.

Stonewall Gives Back

The LGBT sports league is matching all donations, up to $7,500, with all proceeds benefitting the GLTB Community Center of Central Florida; stonewallgivesback.org.

Pulse4Philly

A large-scale fundraiser for Orlando victims is being planned for 7 p.m. July 21. Participating venues include: Tabu, ICandy, Knock, Woody’s, Tavern on Camac, Bike Stop, Stir, Boxers, UBar, Franky Bradley’ and Voyeur. At 9 p.m. that evening, each venue will host a special programmed event, including drag and burlesque performances, and karaoke and poker competitions, with proceeds from the events supporting the victims. More information is expected in the coming weeks.  

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