A Celebration at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

Miami’s Southern hospitality hotspot, Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, warmly welcomes Lee Brian Schrager, founder and director of South Beach Food & Wine Festival and author of Fried & True, into the restaurant to celebrate Lee’s birthday with his favorite dishes. Guests can mix and mingle with Lee’s friends and family at this honorary guest supper event. The dinner will take place on Wednesday, May 27, at 7:30pm. Tickets are $55 per person and guests may reserve a seat, at runchickenrun.com/blog/ or call 305.538.5220. 

PAMM Participates in Blue Star Museums

PAMM is proud to announce its participation in Blue Star Museums, a national collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts and the Department of Defense that honors all active duty military personnel and their families with complimentary museum admission from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  PAMM kicks-off its participation in this great program with a special Memorial Day celebration on the terrace under the hanging gardens and overlooking the beautiful Biscayne Bay. Music by local indie folk band, The Wynwoods, and BBQ and drink specials starting at $5, by Verde Restaurant and Bar, will set the stage for the beloved American holiday. Inside the galleries, guests can participate in a scavenger hunt, exploring PAMM’s exhibitions by Nicolas Lobo, Antoni Tàpies, Iman Issa, Eugenio Espinoza and more. The event is open to the public with museum admission and free for active duty service members and their families with U.S. Military Identification, as well as for those who arrive by Metromover with proof of transport; for more information, visit www.pamm.org. 

Brownes Merchants & Trading Co.

Coachella may have come and gone, but Brownes Merchants & Trading Co. is recreating the trendsetter’s paradise with a Miami twist on Thursday, May 28 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at its South Beach location. Beauty buffs looking to achieve a trendy, festival-ready style (frolicking in the desert not required) will enjoy complimentary makeup and nail polish touchups with the latest haute hues from Nars, before topping off their look at the Brownes’ bohemian braid bar. Those looking to indulge in the ultimate festival fashion trend can stop by the Lulu DK metallic jewelry tattoo station for a gratis application of their favorite design. Children are welcome to attend. To keep energy high and good vibes flowing, Brownes’ team of knowledgeable hair, skin and nail experts will be on-hand to provide complimentary brow, paraffin, massage and facial mini-treatments and sample swag bags, while guests sip on summer-fresh rose. Those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth can take matters into their own hands at the DIY cotton candy corner. Since no festival would be complete without a quintessential display of boho baubles, Brownes’ has teamed up with local designers to host a pop-up jewelry bazaar to cater to shopper’s every need. In addition, Brownes will offer 10 percent off all retail purchases from their expertly-curated product assortment of beauty brands including Briogeo, Molton Brown, Nars, Skinceuticals, Diptyque, Caudalie, Red Flower, Escentric Molecules, Bumble & Bumble, Bliss and more; For more information, check out Brownes online at www.BrownesBeauty.com.

Bar Volver Guest Bartender Series

Bar Volver will host Franky Bradley’s Adam Borrow as part of their guest bartender series on Wednesday May 20 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Specialty drinks and bar bites will be available.

The Olde Bar Launches Brunch

Garces Group announces that The Olde Bar, located at the former Old Original Bookbinder’s at 125 Walnut Street in Old City will now be open for weekend brunch, as well as serving a new cocktail menu. Brunch and cocktail menus are available upon request.

Nic Grooming Barbershop

Nick Berardi, along with sons Joey and Nicky, announce the launch of Nic Grooming, their new barber shop located at 267 South 20^th Street in Rittenhouse. The Berardi family has been at the helm of Philadelphia’s beauty scene since the mid-1970s and also owns Rittenhouse mainstay Richard Nicholas Hair Studio, a cut and color studio located at 1716 Sansom Street and are the founders of the international beauty industry event and online community called Scissorcandy. Walk-ins are preferred, but day of appointments are available by calling 215.732.7767. Hours are 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. on Sundays.

Banyan Fest: Teens Against Distracted Driving

On May 16, Banyan Fest will be a 100% community-oriented, charitable event with all proceeds donated to Teens Against Distracted Driving (T.A.D.D.). With the participation of local music talent and the support of Mayor Lerner, the Youth Advisory Council and other local small business owners and sponsors, this evening of music is sure to be a great success! Banyan Fest will be held at the Banyan Bowl outdoor amphitheater in Pinecrest Gardens, located at 11100 Red Road, Pinecrest. Festival will run from 6:30-10:00 p.m. and tickets will be sold at the door for $10.00. Banyan Fest is a not-for-profit, community-supported, charitable EDM music event for teens, with proceeds being donated to Teens Against Distracted Driving (T.A.D.D). For more information, visit jbenzadon@aol.com or elliott@gfxcorp.com.

13th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, ® where no family ever receives a bill for treatment,travel, housing or food, will celebrate its 13th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala, at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 16. The event, co-founded by Daisy Fuentes, is dedicated to support children fighting cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Chilean-born television icon Don Francisco will be recognized for his world-wide commitment to giving back to others. Don Francisco is the host of “Sábado Gigante,” Univision’s longest-running program that will end its successful on-air stretch of more than 53 years this coming September. Don Francisco will join approximately 600 guests for an evening of celebration that includes a special testimony by a

St. Jude family, live and silent auctions, and a performance by one the most famous groups of Cuban reggaton in today’s music industry, Gente D’ Zona. The evening will also feature live performances by Latin crossover R&B star Frankie J., and the man known as the “DJ of the Stars,” DJ Africa. Also, television and radio personalities Cristián de la Fuente, Karla Monroig, Ismael Cala, Alberto Sardiñas, Enrique Santos, Gaby Espino, Lili Estefan, and Rashel Diazwill serve as celebrity award presenters.

In the past, the gala has honored some of the most recognized and celebrated artists in Latin music and entertainment for their humanitarian work, such as Romero Britto, Juanes, Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Luis Fonsi, Juan Luis Guerra, Tommy and Thalia Mottola, Chef Adrianne Calvo and Coach Don Shula.

For more information about tickets, sponsorships and auction items, visit www.stjude.org/miamigala or contact Carolina Masri at (800) 278-3383 or carolina.masri@stjude.org.

Big Hats and Bow Ties Brunch

The Miami Symphony Orchestra (MISO), together with Conductor Eduardo Marturet, requests your presence for a special “MISO Brunch” presented by estiatorio Milos by Costas Spiliadis at 730 1st Street, Miami on Saturday, May 30.This unique fundraiser will take you on a musical journey into Greece’s hospitality as it’s meant to be experienced – unpretentious in style, uncompromising in service. The islands of Greece are crowned by an unspoiled estiatório, offering the rich bounty of local seas and vineyards. This visual feast will be equally unforgettable, enhanced by Greece’s time- honoured ingredients of sun and salt-flecked surf. Tickets:$350/pp call: 305.275.5666.

RA Sushi Supports “Nicky’s Week”

RA Sushi will host its largest annual fundraiser, “Nicky’s Week,” from Monday, May 25, through Sunday, May 31, to help kids battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases. In its 11th year, the weeklong fundraiser benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^®, where thanks to community support, no family ever receives a bill from St. Jude for anything including treatment, travel, housing or food, so that they can focus on helping their child live. During Nicky’s Week, RA Sushi will donate 100 percent of sales from a variety of menu items and beverages to St. Jude to help support the hospital’s lifesaving mission. Since its inception, Nicky’s Week has raised more than $1.5 million because unlike any other hospital, the majority of funding for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital comes from individual contributions.

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia launches the 2015 Daisy Days Campaign, a month-long fundraising effort in May involving a variety of events and volunteers of all ages.  Daisy Days began more than a half century ago, where volunteers sold daisies on Philadelphia’s street corners to raise money for The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. This spring, Daisy Days will again celebrate its Philadelphia history and the community that so passionately supports CHOP, inspired this year by fashion partner Lilly Pulitzer.

CHOP Daisy Days Highlights:

Lilly Pulitzer® custom-designed Murfee scarf goes on sale May 1. This limited-edition printed scarf features a unique handpainted daisy print in signature Lilly Pulitzer brights – sapphire, teal and yellow – in a silk and cashmere blend. Can you find the hidden “Lilly loves CHOP” in the print?  This exclusive item will be available to the public on Friday, May 1^st at exclusively at www.CHOPDaisyDays.org and at the Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival. The scarf retails for $118 and proceeds benefit CHOP.

“Hope Blooms Here” Fashion Show at CHOP featuring CHOP patients, presented by Lilly Pulitzer and hosted by 6abc’s Karen Rogers. As the official media sponsor of CHOP Daisy Days 2015, 6abc will capture this private fashion show as part of a 30-minute CHOP Daisy Days TV special to air on May 16 at 7:30pm. Open to media with credentials; scarf available for preview. 

May 2: Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival; CHOP booth celebrates Daisy Days. Booth located on the 1700 block of Walnut Street.

May 3: Blue Cross Broad Street runners can join Team DAISY by creating a CHOP fundraising page.

Philadelphia Mural Arts designs custom Daisy Days murals in parlor area of CHOP Main Lobby and the bridge connecting the Colket and Abramson Research Buildings to be on display for the month of May.

May 8: Lilly Pulitzer Shop & Share Day. Make a purchase at their locations in Suburban Square and the King of Prussia mall and 10% will be donated to CHOP.

May 9: Passyunk Shop & Share Day from 12pm to 7pm, featuring 20 stores along Passyunk Avenue. Retailers will donate a portion of proceeds to CHOP.

The Rittenhouse Spa & Club – Hair By Paul Labrecque is proud to support the 2015 Daisy Days campaign through the Daisy Delight Pedicure for the month of May. This luxurious pedicure lasts an hour and fifteen minutes and includes your choice of Zents Concreta scrub, hot stone foot massage, and indulgent hydrating paraffin treatment. Twenty percent from each Daisy Delight Pedicure will be donated to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. To book the ‘Daisy Delight Pedicure’ call 215.790.2500.

Margarita Apparel at The Rittenhouse Spa & Club: Let your inner Yogi bloom with the latest styles from Margarita Apparel. Visit the retail shop at The Rittenhouse Hotel Spa & Club where 20% of the sale price of Margarita Apparel purchased throughout the month of May will be donated to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Certain restrictions apply.

Stop by any Norman’s Hallmark from May 15-17 and purchase one of their specially designed daisy totes* to receive 20% off your entire regular price purchase. Visit www.normanshallmark.com

This May, Duross & Langel will feature a special “Daisy Days” bar soap in their retail location in Center City and online at durossandlangel.com. The soap is made from fragrant plumeria shea butter, inspired by daisies. The scent is a delicate tropical spring floral with mellow notes. The bar sells for $7.50 and 100% of proceeds benefit CHOP.

Shop & Share throughout May: Join Philadelphia retailers Nino Brand, Philly Eyeworks, Elle Lauri, Calypso St. Barth, Nicole Miller, Realm for Shop for CHOP Days during the month of May when 10% of proceeds will be donated to the Campaign.

Tickets on Sale for Fifth Annual Burger Brawl

Tickets on sale for the Fifth Annual Burger Brawl! The Burger Brawl funds literacy programming through technology for Philadelphia’s underserved children in public elementary schools. The event has raised more than $500,000 in the last four years for the cause. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, June 14 at XFINITY Live. Tickets and more information are available at www.phillyburgerbrawl.com.

The King of Prussia Laundromat Grand Opening Party!

The King of Prussia Laundromat, a 3,400 square foot eco-friendly + energy sustainable laundromat, will be hosting its  GRAND OPENING party on May 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  It’s a  FREE three hours of  good, clean fun for families. There will be music, a gourmet food cart with hot dogs, authentic Philly soft pretzels + ice cream, a balloon artist, face painting + a special appearance from Izzy, the Laundromat’s canine mascot, but the best part, KOP Laundromat will donate a portion of the day’s sales to  Alex’s Lemonade Stand; for more information go to Facebook invite:  https://www.facebook.com/events/499933406824909/.

By: Maryanne Salvat

Dream in Green: Living the Dream

On Friday, May 8 from7:00 to 11:00 p.m., Dream in Green’s Living the Dream! The event brings together South Florida’s environmentally conscious community to support educational programs, celebrate Dream in Green’s success and showcase the 2015 Green Innovator Awards recipients. The event’s venue, 1 Hotel South Beach, is the first hotel of SH Group’s new brand, 1 Hotels, which is set to be an industry game-changer, with goals of truly upending the world of hospitality through a socially and environmentally conscious platform in celebration of the beauty and preservation of nature; for more information visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/dream-in-green-living-the-dream-fundraiser-tickets-15700093402.

Tom on Collins Live Music Event

This Friday night from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., 1 Hotel South Beach will host an evening of live music at the Tom on Collins lobby bar, continuing every other Friday evening through the first week of June. Guests and locals are invited to enjoy the soulful sounds of local singer-songwriter Brendan O’Hara and sip seasonal cocktails. Valet is available for only $5.

Kool & the Gang at Fontainebleau BleauLive

Kick off Mother’s Day weekend at Fontainebleau Miami Beach with an epic Fontainebleau BleauLive performance by Kool & the Gang on Friday, May 8. For the past 45 years, the prolific group has promised a night everyone will enjoy, spanning the music of three generations. Whether treating mom to dinner and a concert or celebrating with a weekend escape, fans will ‘Get Down On It’ when Kool & the Gang takes the stage at the world-famous LIV Nightclub.

Shake Shack Celebrates Moms

Shake Shack wants to show some love to all mothers! On Mother’s Day come into your nearest Shack and receive a gift. Mothers will receive a FREE single cup or cone of frozen custard, just because they know how much you rock! As if it couldn’t get any better…in addition to their vanilla and chocolate custard, red velvet custard will also be available.