PR for Startups
Thursday, May 21
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Corzo Center at the University of the Arts, 211 S. Broad St.
Free

Looking to grow your business? Want to share events with the public? Did something silly and now everyone is looking your way? Learn how to handle all these situations with this practical, DIY introduction to public relations. The workshop will discuss how to connect your business goals with useful PR strategies. The workshop is presented by Slice Communications, an integrated public relations and social media agency located in Philadelphia.

For more information and to register, click here.

Leverage: A Celebration of Design & Community
Wednesday, May 20
6 - 8 p.m.
University of the Arts: Hamilton Hall, 320 S. Broad St.
$100

Come out to support a great organization and to learn more about the work the Community Design Collaborative has done in the past twenty years. The organization's volunteers help communities put their ideas on paper and go to the next step: gaining support, raising funds and building projects. See displays of previous work while mingling and enjoying delicious food. Proceeds from the event will support the Collaborative's Design Grants Program, which helps communities throughout the area.

For more information, click here.

Manna's Guac Off
Thursday, May 21
6 - 9 p.m.
Morgan's Pier, 221 N. Columbus Blvd.
$30

If you love guacamole, you're going to love this event! Try some of the best guacamole in Philly while enjoying a beer or a signature MANNA margarita. Some of the contestants include Cantina Dos Segundos, Mas Mexicali Cantina and Bainbridge Street Barrelhouse. Place your vote for the best guacamole and see how your vote compares to the celebrity judges' decision! Judges include Keith Lucas, Jennaphr Frederick, Marilyn Russell, Ian Hussey and Allison Flam. 

If you purchase your tickets before May 20, you'll received a free beer ticket compliments of Origlio Beverage and Corona. Morgan's Pier will have a full bar available.

To purchase your tickets -- which comes with unlimited guacamole tastings! -- click here.

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