Celebrate your Mom: Weekend Events May 8-10, 2015

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:

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.