Philadelphia

The 2nd Annual Bacon and Beer Fest returns to Nick’s Roast Beef in Old City (16 S. 2nd Street) on Saturday, October 4, 2014, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, with new bacon-centric dishes, early fall beer releases, an appearance by Piggy Pat and other surprises. Must-try dishes include Bloody Mary Ground Bacon Burger, Bacon Crusted Cheesecake, Pumpkin Bacon Chocolate Brownies and more. Free admission, 21 and up to drink, food/drink pay as you go. For info, visit www.nicksroastbeefbarandgrille.com or call 215-928-9411.

Celebrate the Philadelphia Collection 2014 on Tuesday, September 23rd at "Fashion Under The Shambles.” Doors open at 6:00 pm, with the show starting at 7:00 pm, under the historic Headhouse Shambles (2nd and Lombard Street). Experience an evening of cutting-edge, street style for men and women on the runway at the Headhouse Square Shambles. America's Next Top Model Finalist Cory Wade Hindorff will join us as Master of Ceremonies. Free admission is standing room only, with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.

Good Day Philadelphia’s Mike Jerrick hosts the 1st Ya Gotta Try Tasting Party on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 6:30 pm at Independence Visitor Center (6th/Market). Mix and mingle with personalities from Fox 29 as you sample must-try dishes from 25 of the region’s top restaurants including Noord, Cuba Libra, Palladino’s, Rouge, Bridget Foy’s, SliCE, Verdad, Nick’s Roast Beef in Old City and others. Enjoy complimentary cocktails, plus beer tastings (courtesy of Bru, U-Bahn and Yards). Music and dancing with DJ Malc Geez. Ticket sales benefit The Second Chance Foundation.

No one said you could put away those dancing shoes because Summer is almost over. At the Huxley, a popular destination for the Washington DC Socialite, Soul Night Event gives you your best Saturday late night entertainment of 2014. This upscale event will bring out some of DC's chic ladies and dapper gents for an evening of Soul food, soul music and open bar. There is something for everyone. The word got out and the tickets are limited. You may grab yours today at https://www.localwineevents.com/tickets/i_want/545192

Clean Air Council’s 9th Annual Greenfest Philly returns to Headhouse Square (2nd and South Street) on Sunday, September 7, 2014, from 10am-4pm. The tri-state region’s largest environmental festival is bigger than ever with 100+ exhibitors, free demos, an outdoor beer garden, organic food and drinks, handmade and green shopping, Mom’s Organic Market Kids’ Corner, a twenty-five foot rock wall, edible bugs and much more. Free live music by local favorites West Philadelphia Orchestra, Ron Gallo of Toy Soldiers, Pine Barons, and No Stranger.  Admission is free.

September 16th, 6 PM join Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware professionals that are ready to connect, in a cocktail party atmosphere, for an outstanding business networking experience. Whether you are new to networking or a seasoned pro, our Ultimate Networking Ambassadors will greet you, find out exactly who you need to meet, then introduce you to them, assuring your night to be a success. Start connecting now with other attendees through our online platform with meetup. The Ultimate Networking Party In New Jersey.