Events

Dance with the Bride & Support Local Art

Step outside of your normal weekend routine and into a Parisian carnival for the 48^th annual “Dance with the Bride” on Saturday, April 1. The “Fool’s Night Out.”

Benefiting nonprofit The Painted Bride, the fundraiser will include belly and silk dancers, a live band, a delicious buffet, a silent auction, and much, much more.

Nonprofit Painted Bride supports local artists in its Old City location. Painted Bride is a venue, gallery, and community of people who care deeply about the arts and has a mission to bringing emerging artists, both local and international, into the limelight.

In a time where the arts’ funding is threatened, the Painted Bride has been committed to diversity from the beginning, showcasing and amplifying the voices of marginalized artists and thinkers. Plus, Artists such as The Roots, choreographer Rennie Harris, and poet Ursula Rucker have found their beginnings at Painted Bride.

Get your tickets online here.

*Green Philly is media partner for Dance with the Bride.

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia.