Global Service Jam
Friday, February 27 - Sunday, March 1
1700 Market St., 7th Floor
$10

If you're looking for a hackathon for activists, look no further! The Global Service Jam will focus on innovating services using the design thinking process, with people participating around the world. Brainstorm and work together to create prototypes that improve services such as transportation, healthcare and education. Prototypes will be submitted Sunday evening after a weekend of pizza, snacks and great people! 

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The Swashbuckler's Ball
Saturday, February 28
6 - 8:30 p.m.
Cooper River Distillers, 34 N. 4th St., Camden, N.J.
$50 for dinner & cocktails; $30 for DDs

Halloween may be months away, but we all know you've been dying to put your pirate costume back on! Cooper River Distillers will be hosting a Swashbuckler's Ball where you can don your finest pirate apparel and swill like a sailor. The ball will have a four course dinner, with each course paired with Petty's Island Rum cocktails. And if you can mind your manors and make it through the evening without going overboard, you will have the opportunity to sample a sip of Petty's Island Rye Oak Reserve. The rum has been patiently aged in used rye-whiskey barrels since last spring.

For tickets, the menu and more information, click here.

Speakeasy Open Mic Night
Wednesday, February 25
7:30 - 9 p.m.
UPenn's Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk
Free

Share your written art at University of Pennsylvania's Kelly Writers House's Speakeasy Open Mic Night. All types of readings are welcome, including essays, poetry, stand-up comedy and even music. Attendees can expect exciting performances and a smattering of costumes, as well as a group of people who love writing. 

For more information, click here.

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