ICON | Philadelphia: Events

Surburban HH @ Fox & Hound

Celebrate Thursday with friends (old and new) at Fox & Hound, right by the King of Prussia Plaza. Play pool, have a drink, or snack on appetizers.

Everyone's invited: suburban worker bees and students, current ICON members (and those who are debating joining), and those who simply are willing to venture out to the suburbs to have a good time!

WHEN
Thursday May 15, 2008
5:30pm

WHERE
Fox and Hound
160 N. Gulph Rd., Suite 211
King of Prussia, PA 19406

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Join ICON Philadelphia this Mother's Day for a morning of exercise and fresh air, and to support those who have been affected by cancer. Our team is running (and walking) in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure to raise funds and awareness for cancer area research.

Sign up today! (team password is "icon", no quotes)
http://rfcphl.convio.net/site/TR/Race/General?team_id=20770&pg=team&fr_id=1020

When signing up, choose: "Adult (Age over 12) 5k Run or Walk with shipping and handling" unless another option applies to you. Info on a meeting place will be communicated before race day.

Unable to join? Consider making a tax-deductible donation on behalf of the team!

WHEN
Sunday, May 11, 2008
8:00am - 12:00pm

WHERE
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Eakins Oval
Philadelphia, PA

March for Babies Walk

Put on your sneakers and join the ICON team in the March for Babies (previously WalkAmerica), a 6.5 mile charitable walk starting at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, continuing along West River Drive. There are stops along the way to stretch out, enjoy the view, and have a refreshment or two.

Help us raise funds to reduce premature births, and to support those already born early.

Join today!
http://www.marchforbabies.org/s_team_page.asp?SeId=486238

For more information on the walk, see:
http://www.marchofdimes.com/pennsylvania/9642_28528.asp

WHEN
Sunday April 27, 2008

WHERE
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Eakins Oval
Philadelphia, PA 19101

Restaurant Review @ Marra's

This South Philly institution represents Philadelphia pizza at its finest. Nothing in Center City compares (well, maybe Pietro's comes close. :-)) Come join us as we devour pizza (and pasta, mussels, etc. if you really really insist!) by the boatload!

For more information on Marra's:
http://philadelphia.citysearch.com/profile/8992659/philadelphia_pa/marra_s.html

WHEN
Sunday, April 20th
7:30 PM

WHERE
1734 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA

RSVP
Please email herbert.lau@era.com by April 18

WOAR Take It All Back

ICON is joining WOAR (Women Organized Against Rape) for a 1-mile community walk against sexual violence in honor of April being sexual assault awareness month. This 1-mile walk down Walnut Street in West Philadelphia to 40th Street will raise donations to help support Women Organized Against Rape - America's first rape crisis center. The walk ends at The Rotunda where WOAR’s 3rd Annual Take it All Back event is occurring. Members of the community will come together to speak out against sexual violence and celebrate healing. There will be live music, free food, and raffle prizes.

Issues of domestic violence and sexual assault are prevalent throughout the Asian-American community:

    * 64% of Asian women said they knew of an Asian friend who had experienced intimate partner violence (Project AWARE, 2001)
    * 27% experienced emotional abuse by an intimate partner (National Asian Women’s Health Organization, 2002)
    * 16% of Asian women reported having been “pressured to have sex without their consent with their intimate partner” (National Asian Women’s Health Organization, 2002)
    * 12.8% of Asian women reported experiencing physical assault by an intimate partner (CDC, 2000)
    * 8% of Asian American women have experienced completed rape (NAWHO, 2002)
    * 21% of API women have a history of child sexual abuse; 25% of these women are later raped as adults (National Institute of Justice, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1998)

By participating in this event, we hope to illuminate these facts about abuse in the Asian-American community and to erase any stigma attached to speaking out and getting help.

WHEN & WHERE
Saturday, April 19th
Community Walk-a-thon
Gather at 10:30 a.m., walk starts at 11:15 a.m. at 30th St. Station (North Waiting Room)

Take It All Back, Community Speak Out
12 noon to 4pm at the Rotunda (4014 Walnut Street)

RAISE PLEDGES
Contact Lunden Abelson for pledge sheets and additional information.
lunden@woar.org
215-985-3315 ext. 197

MORE INFO
Belda Chan
Asian Outreach Counselor/Educator
(215) 985-3315 ext. 185
belda@woar.org
www.woar.org

Sexual Assault Awareness Month
http://www.nsvrc.org/saam/

Restaurant Review at Victor Cafe

Join ICON for a restaurant review in a living piece of Philadelphia history. Hear live opera as you feast on traditional Italian fare in the setting of "Adrian's Cafe" from Rocky Balboa. See http://www.victorcafe.com/ for a sampling of the menu and a history of the cafe.

WHEN
Saturday, March 22, 2008
8:30 pm

WHERE
1303 Dickinson St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147

RSVP
Please email Janel Kim at janel_usma94@yahoo.com by 3/21 or via Facebook.

Happy Hour @ Vango

Spring forward and join ICON and Reaction Republic this month for a happy hour at the Vango Lounge and Skybar. Relax in Vango's stylish downstairs lounge or enjoy the March weather upstairs! Meet with friends (old and new) and enjoy complimentary appetizers. Don't forget to check out their menu - their Japanese fusion selections are sure to please.

WHEN
Thursday, March 27th
5:00pm-7:30pm

WHERE
Vango Lounge and Skybar
116 S. 18th St.
(between Chestnut and Sansom Sts.)
Philadelphia, PA

SPECIALS
$3 domestic beer, $5 house wine and $5 absolut vodka martinis
Complimentary appetizers

LEAP - Happy Hour at Kaizan

Find Zen and grace amidst the bustle of Center City in the newly opened Japanese restaurant, Kaizan. Tear drop pendants hang gracefully amidst rhythmed dark wood partitions in this mix of industrial modernity and Japanese traditions. Sexy and sleek, the decor provides a complementary setting to the modern Japanese cuisine and drinks.

Kaizan specializes in a modern interpretation of kaiseki ryori, a formal Japanese cuisine. Kaiseki cuisine uses fresh seasonal ingredients, simple seasonings and cooking techniques to create dishes that are beautiful in appearance and presentation, flavorful, and in harmony with the season. Stay and dine after happy hour and receive 15% off your dinner bill.

WHEN
Thursday, February 28th
6:00 - 8:00 PM

WHERE
Kaizan
1420 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
http://www.thekaizan.com

SPECIALS
$3 Sapporo
$15 Large Sake Carafes
15% Off Dinner

ICON Ski & Snowboard Trip

Come out and join your fellow ICON members for our ski and snowboarding extravaganza! Don't know how to ski or snowboard? No problem. There will be many other beginners so don't feel embarrassed or shy! Camelback offers group lessons to help you get started. You don't need your own gear. You can rent it there.

We will be meeting in front of the ticket window (next to the main lodge) at 10 am. Please do not be late to ensure that we all receive the proper group discount. If you need a carpool or can offer to drive, please indicate in your RSVP.

To ensure you receive the group discount, you must pay in advance. After you RSVP, you will receive a message with payment details.
With ICON's group discount, you will receive roughly 25% off the individual rate. Prices will range between $36 to $66, depending on if you need equipment, lift tickets, and/or lessons.
For directions, visit http://www.skicamelback.com/

WHEN
Saturday, February 23, 2008
10:00am - 7:00pm

WHERE
Camelback Ski Area
1 Camelback Road
Tannersville, PA
570-629-1661

COST
$36 to $66, depending on if you need equipment, lift tickets, and/or lessons.

RSVP
Chiho Chan
pixelchild@gmail.com
484-557-2694
or via Facebook

Restaurant Review - Sabrina's Cafe

Located in the Italian Market Sabrina's Cafe is a charming neighborhood BYOB that offers creative food in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Known for their brunch, Sabrina's has excellent food for all meals!

Come out and catch up with old friends and make new friends at our popular ICON reviews. Don't forget to bring your favorite wine as it is a BYOB.

WHEN
Saturday, February 16th 2008
5:30PM

WHERE
Sabrina's Cafe
910 Christian Street
Philadelphia PA 19147
www.sabrinascafe.com

RSVP
Please contact David McGrail

ICON/DNA Lunar New Year Party

Bring in the YEAR OF THE RAT in style this year as we pop off the celebrations at Denim Private Lounge. 500+ beautiful people will be mingling and dancing the night away in one of Rittenhouse Square’s gems. Enjoy the complimentary CIROC Vodka tasting from 10 PM - 12 AM.

VIP Loft – 3 Stocked Bars – Plush Seating – Bottle Service

DJ Adam Bomb >> Hip Hop.Reggae.Dance

Complimentary CIROC Vodka Tasting 10 PM – 12 AM
$6 Pomegranate Lunar Drink Special 10 PM - 12 AM

WHEN
Friday, February 8, 2008
10pm - 2am
WHERE
Denim Lounge
1712 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.denimlounge.com

COST
$10 Guestlist before 12 AM

RSVP
Please email icon@iconphiladelphia.org to be put on the guestlist

Professional Development Seminar: Housing Grants & Free Credit Reports

ERA Aarch Realty & Wachovia are hosting a seminar exclusively for ICON members interested in learning about available grants for buying a house. Real estate professionals, Herb Lau and Jason Wong, will arm you with information to apply for $5,000 - $10,000 of free money towards the purchase of your future home. So join your fellow ICON members for an educational evening, with free food and drinks. You will have 2 opportunities to receive this valuable information. The seminars will start promptly at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM and are limited to 20 people per seminar. To secure your spot, please RSVP to Herbert.lau@era.com by February 15th. Be sure to include which seminar time you are signing up for.

As an added bonus for attending, you will also receive free credit reports from all three credit bureaus (a $59 value), as well as a guide on "How to Avoid Paying Too Much for a Home" (a $49 value).

WHEN
Thursday, February 21, 2008
6-9pm

WHERE
623-25 N 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Spring Arts Point new townhome community

SPECIALS
Free wine, beer, water, and sodas
(Must be 21+ to drink, ID required)
RSVP
Please RSVP to Herbert.lau@era.com by February 15th

2008 Kick-Off Happy Hour at 707

So, you're back to the daily grind and already missing those days off during the holidays. Let ICON's first Happy Hour of the year help alleviate some work-related stress and serve as a reminder why some days of the work week are worth looking forward to.

707 offers American comfort food in an upscale atmosphere at the heart of Washington Square. Come see why Philadelphia food critic Craig LeBan calls 707 "One of the most handsome restaurants to open this year."

WHEN
Thursday, January 24, 2008
6:00pm - 8:00pm

WHERE
707 Restaurant & Bar
707 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA

SPECIALS
$3 Beer
$5 Wine
$7 Cocktails
Complimentary Hors d'œuvres

Happy Hour at Positano Coast

Join your fellow ICON members for a holiday happy hour and enjoy the pleasures of the Italian Amalfi Coast right in Old City. Positano Coast invites you to unwind in a relaxing atmosphere and share some food with friends, including the "crudo" (the Italian version of sushi) as well as the signature Lemon Drop. This spectacular setting with cobalt blue floors and life-sized pictures of the Italian Rivera will leave you feeling like you were on a seaside holiday. For more information on Positano Coast, visit: http://www.lambertis.com/locations/positano.htm

Specials
- Positano Lemon Drops for $5
- 3 oz. wine carafes for $3
- "by the piece" menu options (oysters, lamb, crostini, crudo)

WHEN
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
6:00pm - 8:00pm

WHERE
Positano Coast
212 Walnut Street (2nd floor)
Philadelphia, PA
215-238-0499

Restaurant Review at Jong Ja Jip Soft Tofu

Come share some of the best "Asian soul-food" in all of Philadelphia with your fellow ICON members. The perfect cuisine to satisfy your appetite in this cold weather is with an authentic Korean hot pot brimming with spices, tofu, beef, kimchee, mushroom, seafood, and a variety of other ingredients. While you wait for the main course to arrive, enjoy lively conversation and catch up with friends over the ban chan (small dishes). For the non-spice eaters, there are plenty of choices for you too, like the pot of hot silken and spiced tofu to get your taste buds tingling.

WHEN
Saturday, December 1, 2007
7pm - 9pm

WHERE
6600 North 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
215 924 0100
Free parking lot available

RSVP
liyan.wan@iconphiladelphia.org

Toy Gift Wrapping at Children's Crisis Treatment Center

Join your fellow ICON members in this season of giving to brighten a child's holidays. The Children's Crisis Treatment Center is conducting its annual holiday toy drive and is once again partnering with ICON to put smiles on the faces of children who deserve loving attention in their time of crisis. On Wednesday, December 12th, put your gift wrapping talents to good use and help the CcTC to make this holiday season a special and memorable one for Philadelphia children in need. Pizza and refreshments will be served. Due to space constraints, please RSVP to secure your spot as one of the 20 volunteers.

WHEN
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
6:30pm - 8:00pm

WHERE
Children's Crisis Treatment Center1823 Callowhill St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130-4197
215-496-0707

RSVP
icon@iconphiladelphia.org

About Children's Crisis Treatment Center:

For more than 30 years, Children's Crisis Treatment Center has successfully provided high quality, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services to Philadelphia's children and their families. These services address the effects of abuse, neglect, traumatic events, and other challenges to early childhood development and assist children in reaching their full potential within their homes, community and society. Currently, CcTC provides services to over 650 children and their families, and treats over 1500 children over the course of a year. CcTC staff members are available to serve as experts and sources of information on the subjects of child trauma and other emotional and behavioral challenges to early childhood development. For more information about the CcTC, please visit: www.cctckids.org.

Clothing Drive Happy Hour at Lucy's Hat Shop

Bring your old hat to Old City and join your fellow ICON members at Lucy's Hat Shop, AOL City Guide's #2 pick for the Best Happy Hour in Philadelphia. ICON is hosting a clothing drive at this event and donating your contributions to SEAMAAC (Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association Coalition). As thanks for participating in this clothing drive, your name will be placed on the the VIP list for free cover at the Black and White Ball co-hosted by SEAMACC and DNA on November 17th. So bring an article of clothing for donation (children or adult sizes welcomed) and meet with old and new friends over food, drinks, and fun. Pool tables, pinball machines, and TVs throughout the bar will also keep you entertained at this casual and lively hangout.

Drink Specials: $4 well drinks, $2 domestic drafts
Food Specials: $1 Hot Dogs, $1 Tacos, $0.25 Hot wings

WHEN
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
6:00pm - 8:00pm

WHERE
Lucy's Hat Shop
247 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
215.413.1433
www.lucys215.com

About SEAMAAC:
For over 22 years, SEAMAAC has been a refugee and immigrant-operated organization that has helped to bring immigrant/refugee interests and issues to the collective agendas of agencies concerned with refugee resettlement, social services, employment and job training, health, education and culture. For more information, visit: www.seamaac.org.

Restaurant Review at Picanha Brazilian Grill

If a signature cut of salt-encrusted beef slowly sizzling over handmade charcoal sounds like your kind of meal, the join your fellow ICON members for the latest restaurant review at Picanha

Brazilian Grill. This casual, all-you-can-eat BYOB will provide you with an endless supply of steak, chicken, and sausage that you crave. The meal is served with a buffet of side dishes including

salads, vegetarian beans, potato and fish croquettes, and other authentic Brazilian delights. If you have room for dessert, you may want to try the super strong Brazilian coffee, flan, kiwi

mousse, or coconut cake. Come enjoy a satisfying dinner at this no-nonsense churrascaria in the heart of the Northeast Philly.

WHEN
Saturday, November 3rd
5:30PM

WHERE
Picanha Brazilian Grill
6501 Castor Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19149
215-743-4647

COST
Cost of meal - Prices: $19.99-$23

RSVP
Please contact David Mcgrail at mcgrail_1@yahoo.com or RSVP through Facebook

Volunteer for Philacares

In one day, you can make a world of difference!

The School District of Philadelphia, (the nation's seventh largest) educates more than 196,000 students in 273 buildings. On October 21, Greater Philadelphia Cares invites you to join thousands of other volunteers who roll up their sleeves to improve our city's public schools by painting classrooms, restoring playgrounds, and creating green spaces. Philadelphia Cares Day is a marathon day of service that gives our children more attractive and functional learning places.

SCHEDULE (times are approximate)

8:00 AM: meet at Fairmount park for pep rally and free breakfast
9:30-10:30 AM: carpool to assigned school. Upon arrival at the school, a site captain (Herb Lau) will lead the team through the various tasks. All supplies will be provided and assistance from school personnel and students is also available.
2-3:00 PM: head to Mann for the "Thank You" party (optional)

For more information about PhilaCares:

http://www.philacares.com/events/annualpages/pcd.htm

Please email Herb Lau with questions.

WHEN
Saturday, Oct 20, 2007
8:00 AM

WHERE
Mann Center, Fairmount Park
5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Directions

RSVP go to http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=236919
and click on "Volunteer Registration" in the left hand navbar.
Choose "ICON Philadelphia" as your team.
Then, just make sure to show up on October 20!

Suburban Happy Hour at Yang Ming

Calling all suburbanites (and anyone who wants to venture outside the 191xx zip codes)! By popular demand, ICON's mixing things up and having a Happy Hour outside of Center City to make life easier for those who live more than a hop-and-skip away. Come join us at Yang Ming for Happy Hour and stay for a discounted dinner.

Where:

Yang Ming
1051 Conestoga Road
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610 527 3200

When:
Thursday, 10/18/07
6-8pm

Specials:
Complimentary Appetizers
20% Off All Drinks
10% Off Dinner