The Philadelphia Film Society's Film Festival opened on April 7th with a screening of Ferpect Crime at the Prince Music Theater. Opening night festivities were held at Top of the Tower. A Reception for the screening of David Duchovny's film House of D was held on April 8th at the private residence of Allison and William Rulon-Miller.

The Academy of Vocal Arts celebrated its 70th Anniversary on April 3, 2005 with "BrAVA Philadelphia! A Concert ExtrAVAganza of Opera Stars." The concert was held at the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall and was followed by a reception at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue.The concert featured Met star Aprile Millo, alumni Stuart Neill, Indra Thomas and more. Proceeds benefited the AVA Scholarship Fund.

Astral Artistic Services hosted its Fools for Tango benefit gala on April 1st 2005 at the Westin Philadelphia. Procedes benefited Astral Artistic Services.

The Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis Center held a benefit auction to raise funds and honor visionaries on April 29th. Guests mingled with celebrities and bid on items including a lunch with Walter Cronkite and a chance to shoot hoops with Michael Jordan.

The American Red Cross held its annual Red Ball at the National Constitution Center on Saturday, March 5, 2005. Proceeds benefited programs and services of the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter.