#notatSXSW Party 
Tuesday, March 12
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 
Drink Philly Headquarters, 239 Chestnut St. 2nd Floor Unit B
Free

Since you're not at SXSW in Austin this year, you ought to celebrate the creative exchanges we all love in Philadelphia -- and have a beer while doing it. Come out to Drink Philly's Headquarters in Old City to celebrate being #notatSXSW.

Organized by Technically Philly and Drink Philly in partnership with Indy Hall, Geekadelphia, Young Involved Philadelphia, Flying Kite and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, this event should make you forget all about bands and barbecue.

Ignite Philly
Thursday, March 14
Doors at 6 p.m.; presentations begin at 7 p.m.
Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave.
The event is 21+, proper I.D. required
Donate What You Wish; $5 minimum donation requested

Join Ignite Philly for their 11th event highlighting great ideas coming to life in Philadelphia. Ignite is worldwide network that educates and entertains people in five-minute bursts. Join as some of Philly's best and brightest take the stage at Johnny Brenda's to deliver lightening fast presentations consisting of 20 slides, at 15 seconds per slide. The night promises to be filled with awesome and inspiring stories of happenings all around the city.

Innovators on the docket include Jen Childs, co-founder and artistic director of 1812 Productions; Mark Headd, Chief Data Officer of Philadelphia; and Drew Becher, President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Follow @ignitephilly for updates. Purchase tickets in advance here.

Weavers Way presents Vegan Fest
Sunday, March 17
Noon - 4 p.m.
Weavers Way Mt. Airy, 555 Carpenter Lane; Weavers Way Chestnut Hill, 8424 Germantown Ave.
Free

Put down that burger (unless it's a veggie burger, of course) and come see how much fun meat-free can be. Hosted by the community-owned market, Weavers Way Vegan Fest is back for another year, offering lots of delicious, free vegan food. For the main event, head to the Mt. Airy location where vegan themed pop-up lounges will boast live music, grilling and loads of information on a plant-based diet. And don't forget to check out the outdoor marketplace featuring vegan jewelry, soaps and more.

You can also head to the Chestnut Hill location for a variety of free samples and demos -- live music will accompany a full vegan hot bar and vegan taco special.

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