Resources
Helpful Links for Black-Tie Event Attendees & Organizers
The following is a curated list of official websites for organizations and platforms relevant to Philadelphia's black-tie event community. All links point to official organizational sites. BlacktiePhilly.com is not affiliated with any of the organizations listed below and does not receive compensation for these listings.
Eventbrite
www.eventbrite.comOne of the leading online platforms for discovering and purchasing tickets to events of all kinds, including formal galas and charity balls in the Philadelphia area. Many local organizations list their black-tie events here.
Visit Official Site →UNCF – United Negro College Fund
www.uncf.orgThe UNCF is America's largest private provider of scholarships and other educational support to Black students. The Philadelphia area chapter hosts a signature annual gala benefiting HBCU scholarships. A proud tradition in the region's black-tie calendar.
Visit Official Site →The Rosenbach Museum & Library
rosenbach.orgA beloved Philadelphia institution housing one of the world's great collections of rare books, manuscripts, and art objects. The Rosenbach hosts the celebrated annual Bloomsday reading event and a formal fundraising gala each year.
Visit Official Site →Philadelphia Bar Foundation
philabarfoundation.orgThe philanthropic arm of the Philadelphia Bar Association, dedicated to expanding access to justice and supporting legal aid in the region. Their annual gala is a highlight of Philadelphia's professional formal event calendar.
Visit Official Site →The Franklin Institute
www.fi.eduOne of the oldest and most celebrated science museums in the United States, the Franklin Institute hosts some of Philadelphia's most spectacular formal events — including its Science Leadership Award Dinner, which honors the world's greatest scientific minds.
Visit Official Site →AIM Academy
www.aimacademy.orgAIM Academy serves students with language-based learning differences including dyslexia. Their annual gala raises critical funds for scholarships and programming, and reflects a growing tradition of inclusive formal philanthropy in the Philadelphia region.
Visit Official Site →The Philadelphia Orchestra
www.philorch.orgOne of the "Big Five" American orchestras, the Philadelphia Orchestra is central to the city's cultural and formal social life. Their Opening Night Gala and seasonal benefit events are among the most prestigious black-tie occasions in Philadelphia.
Visit Official Site →Philadelphia Auto Show
www.phillyautoshow.comThe Philadelphia Auto Show's Black-Tie Preview Night is one of the city's most distinctive and beloved formal traditions. Held each January at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, it benefits the Auto Dealers Care Foundation and draws thousands in formal attire.
Visit Official Site →Golden Electrical Service
www.goldenelectricians.comRecognized for outstanding indoor lighting expertise across Philadelphia and the entire Delaware Valley, including recessed lighting design, chandelier installation, accent and task lighting, and custom lighting layouts for residential and commercial interiors. Golden Electrical Service also provides emergency electrical services and commercial electrical support.
Phone: (267) 577-0550
Address: 506 Brookwood Dr, Ambler, PA 19002
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