BOSTON: Rehearsal for Life is hosting its 26th annual Banned in Boston fund-raiser May 3 to raise funds for Urban Improv, an organization that empowers Boston youth using theater. The cocktail reception and chefs’ tasting will take place at Lansdowne Pub, followed by the comedy show at House of Blues.
CHICAGO: BNP Media's AEC BuildTech Conference & Expo (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) takes place from April 30 to May 2 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
DALLAS: Peerspace, a marketplace for hourly rentals of spaces for events, meetings, photo shoots, and media productions, announced its expansion to Dallas.
FORT LAUDERDALE: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Broward County will host its 9th annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K April 28 at Huizenga Plaza.
LOS ANGELES: Torrance-based rental firm Choura Events has acquired design and fabrication company Studio Concepts.
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MIAMI: Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry will take place May 17 at Ice Palace Films Studio. The annual tasting event features cuisine and libations crafted by the city’s top chefs, sommeliers, mixologists, and brewers.
NEW YORK: Red Bull Music Festival New York returns April 30 to May 18 with events at various venues around the city.
Topps is hosting an M.L.B. Opening Day Viewing Party at Bill's Bar & Burger March 28 from 1-3 p.m. Guests can enjoy free beer, Topps swag and giveaways, and contests for a chance to win tickets to upcoming games.
Zola is hosting a BYOP(uppy) party March 23 at its New York City store (168 Fifth Avenue). There will be custom pet portraits, Ollie dog food tastings, a D.I.Y. goody bag bar, pet wine, and dog reiki. The event is free to attend.
Brookfield Properties and Convene announced a partnership to create a 73,000-square-foot, multi-use flagship venue at Brookfield Place in Lower Manhattan. The full-service event space will be managed by Convene staff.
Imperial Dade’s 13th annual Innovations Expo will be held May 1 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey. The expo will feature the latest in foodservice packaging and equipment, janitorial supplies, floor care equipment, and more.
GLSEN will honor Brendon Urie, frontman of the band Panic! at the Disco, with the Inspiration Award for his ongoing commitment to LGBTQ youth at the 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards May 20 at Cipriani 42nd Street.
GLAAD will honor Andy Cohen with the Vito Russo Award at the 30th annual GLAAD Media Awards May 4 at New York Hilton Midtown. The award will be presented by Sarah Jessica Parker. Honoree Madonna will receive GLAAD’s Advocate for Change Award.
The seventh annual Event Planner Expo will be held October 1-3, with events at SPiN New York, 92Y, and Metropolitan Pavilion.
Poetry & the Creative Mind, the annual benefit for the Academy of American Poets, will take place at Lincoln Center on April 24.
For information on upcoming events in New York, visit Masterplanner: http://www.masterplanneronline.com/newyork
SEATTLE: Eventcore, a provider of enterprise-level event registration technology solutions, has hired client services and operations veteran David Beckett as the company’s senior V.P. of professional services.
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