With Philly Mayoral election gaining momentum, lots is going on around Philly.

On Thursday, the World Trade Centers Association, a pro-globalization “branding” organization, gave their “Global Business Leadership” Award to Phil Rinaldi, CEO of Philadelphia Energy Solutions. However, local Philadelphians had alternative ideas.

‘Philadelphia Energy Solutions’ is a company produces over 70% of the toxic emissions in Philly and Phil Rinaldi’s plan is to turn Philly into a massive dirty fossil fuel hub. Instead, local activists chose to give Rinaldi the “Philly Dark Heart Award.”

A few of the amazing visuals:

“Crowd in front of Franklin Institute is protesting an award being given to Phila Energy Solutions CEO Phil Rinaldi. pic.twitter.com/jeaFZ8Xs5G“

— Edge Philly (@EDGE_Philly) May 8, 2015

Our city will not be a sacrifice zone @TheFranklin @greenphillyblog #toxicRinaldi pic.twitter.com/uFIpVfhqKA

— Sara H (@Hirschler) May 7, 2015

Now, how can we celebrate the weekend after a few friendly protests? Here’s the best events:

Philly Weekend Events May 8 – 10, 2015:

• Nepal Earthquake Relief // Benefit Dinner: Eat a delicious meal of Dal Bhat – traditional Nepali meal of rice, lentil soup, curry, vegetables, salad & chutney cooked by Philadelphia Nepali Community. Listen to music and support the lives of Nepalis affected by the recent earthquake that has devastated their country. Friday, May 8th from 6-10 PM; W/N W/N Coffee Bar, 931 Spring Garden St; Tickets.
• Love Your Park Week Volunteer Day: Pitch in to help at a park near you. Park organizers will have gloves, bags, t-shirts, tools, and plenty of work to do. Find a site and register online. Saturday, May 9th, 9 AM – 4 PM, various sites across the city.
• 2015 Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar: Visit Philadelphia’s Largest Outdoor Indie Craft Fair  with over 100+ makers from across the country, curated by Art Star over Mother’s Day Weekend! BYOM (bring your own mom). Saturday May 9th & Sunday May 10th, 11 AM – 6 PM.; Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Boulevard Between Market and Walnut Streets, Free & Open to the Public. Facebook RSVP.
• PA Guild of Craftsmen Fine Craft Fair: Find various furniture, pottery, glass, photography and other furnishings and also showcases wearable arts such as jewelry, clothing, accessories, leather and fiber handbags. May 10 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm; Rittenhouse Square; Free
• Women Bike PHL Cyclofemme Mother’s Day Ride: CycloFemme is a Global Women’s Cycling Day created TO HONOR THE PAST and the emancipation of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers, for the freedom to choose and the chance to wear pants. Join this ride at Clark Park, then end with a picnic at Bartram’s Garden (BYO food.)  Sunday, May 10 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM; Clark Park; Facebook RSVP. 

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Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake. View all posts by Julie Hancher