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What's On PERFORMANCES / LECTURES / EVENTS May 28-Aug. 31 Editor's Pick for This Issue Readers' Best: Hot time, summer in the city What's On WXPN: Happy Birthday, "Kid's Corner"! Get fit, learn new sports this summer Celebrating the people who make Penn special Thursday, May 28 TALKS STACY LEVY: The Pennsylvania artist, who has installations on display at the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Morris Arboretum, presents a slide lecture about her work. 6 p.m. at the ICA, 118 S. 36th St. Gallery tour at 5:15 p.m. precedes tour. Admission $3, students/artists/seniors $2, ICA members/PennCard holders/children under 12 free. Saturday, May 30 FOR THE KIDS ART FROM NATURE: A workshop for children ages 6 to 12 invites children to create artworks inspired by the sculpture and site installations of Stacy Levy. 11 a.m. at the ICA, 118 S. 36th St. Admission $4/child, ICA members $3/child. Reservations required: 898-7108. Tuesday, June 2 SPECIAL EVENTS PARTY ON THE GREEN: See "Celebrating the people who make Penn special." Wednesday, June 3 SPECIAL EVENTS HEALTH PROMOTION DAY: See "Celebrating the people who make Penn special." Thursday, June 4 SPECIAL EVENTS MUSEUM TOUR: See "Celebrating the people who make Penn special." A WALK AROUND CAMPUS: Morris Arboretum Director Paul Meyer discusses urban landscape issues on a walking tour of the campus conducted in conjunction with the ICA's Stacy Levy exhibit. 6 p.m. at the ICA, 118 S. 36th St. Gallery tour at 5:15 p.m. precedes tour. Admission $3, students/artists/seniors $2, ICA members/PennCard holders/children under 12 free. Saturday, June 6 EXHIBITS NEW SCOTTISH ART: Contemporary works by 21 members of the Society of Scottish Artists go on display in this exhibit, a departure from Arthur Ross Gallery tradition. Noon to 5 p.m. at the Arthur Ross Gallery, Fisher Fine Arts Library, 220 S. 34th St. Admission free. Info: 898-2083. Through Aug. 2. New inventions from Scotland Long known for their bagpipes and whisky, the Scottish can also lay claim to provocative art, as the Society of Scottish Artists has been demonstrating for 117 years. A new exhibit at the Arthur Ross Gallery this summer displays new works by 21 Society members, such as Gwyneth Leech, whose "Four Storeys" is pictured here. See Saturday, June 6. Monday, June 8 SPORTS JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP: Hal Mackin, head professional manager at the Levy Tennis Pavilion, and former Swarthmore head coach Albert Dillon lead one-week instructional camps for youth ages 6 to 16. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Levy Tennis Pavilion, 3120 Walnut St. (behind Class of 1923 Rink). Fee $215; 10 percent discount for two or more children; cafeteria lunch included. Extended-day program (3:30-6 p.m.) available for $5 per day. Info: Hal Mackin, 898-4741. One-week sessions begin every Monday through Aug. 10. GYMNASTICS CAMP: One-week camps for youth ages 5 to 12 feature gymnastics instruction on Olympic equipment, swimming, arts and crafts, trips to the University of Pennsylvania Museum, and more. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Hutchinson Gym, between the Palestra and Franklin Field on 33rd St. Fee $200. Info: 898-5316. One-week sessions begin every Monday through July 20. Sunday, June 14 SPECIAL EVENTS BIRTHDAY CONCERT: See "Happy Birthday, 'Kid's Corner'!" Monday, June 15 SPORTS GYMNASTICS CAMP: See Monday, June 8. JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP: See Monday, June 8. Monday, June 22 SPORTS GYMNASTICS CAMP: See Monday, June 8. JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP: See Monday, June 8. QUAKER BASKETBALL CAMP: Youth ages 7 to 18 can learn the game with members of the Penn men's basketball coaching staff in a one-week camp. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Palestra, 33rd St. below Walnut. Fee $175, Penn employees and family members $150, both sessions $275; camp ball and T-shirt included. Info: Steve Donahue, 898-6142 or Mick Keelan, 898-0280. Session I runs through June 26. Monday, June 29 SPORTS GYMNASTICS CAMP: See Monday, June 8. Reduced fee for 4-day session. JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP: See Monday, June 8. Reduced fee for 4-day session. QUAKER BASKETBALL CAMP: See Monday, June 22. Fee $140, Penn employees and family members $120; camp ball and T-shirt included. Session II runs through July 2. Sunday, July 5 SPECIAL EVENTS GARDEN RAILWAY GALA: See Editor's Pick for This Issue. Today's opening gala features bluegrass music, entertainment for the kids and free refreshments. 1 to 4 p.m. at the Morris Arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave., Chestnut Hill. Free with Arboretum admission. Monday, July 6 SPORTS GYMNASTICS CAMP: See Monday, June 8. JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP: See Monday, June 8. FOR THE KIDS ARCHAEOLOGY CAMP: Children ages 7 to 12 can take two-week "vacations" across time and continents through a new day camp organized by the University of Pennsylvania Museum's education department. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Museum, 33rd and Spruce streets. Fee $225 per two-week session, Museum members and additional family members $175; fee includes mid-morning snacks, art materials and T-shirt. Registration: 898-4016. Additional sessions begin July 20, Aug. 3 and Aug. 17. Wednesday, July 8 FOR THE KIDS SUMMER MAGIC: The University Museum's weekly morning program series for children 6 to 12 features hands-on workshops, storytelling, dance and arts and crafts from cultures around the world. 10 and 11 a.m. at the Museum, 33rd and Spruce streets. Admission $5, students/seniors $2.50, Museum members/children under 6/PennCard holders free. Advance registration requested: 898-4016. Additional programs Wednesdays and Thursdays through July 30. Thursday, July 9 FOR THE KIDS SUMMER MAGIC: See Wednesday, July 8. Monday, July 13 SPORTS GYMNASTICS CAMP: See Monday, June 8. JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP: See Monday, June 8. Wednesday, July 15 FOR THE KIDS SUMMER MAGIC: The Women's Sekere Ensemble performs traditional African music and dance with gourd instruments. See Wednesday, July 8. SPECIAL EVENTS FAMILY PICNIC NIGHT: In connection with the Garden Railway exhibit (see Editor's Pick for This Issue), the Morris Arboretum offers food for purchase (or bring your own), guided insect tours and storytelling for children. 4 to 8 p.m. at the Arboretum. Cost $15/family, members $10/family; bring your own blanket. Reservations required: 247-5777, ext. 109. Thursday, July 16 FOR THE KIDS SUMMER MAGIC: "Myths and Tales of Ancient Egypt." See Wednesday, July 8. Monday, July 20 SPORTS GYMNASTICS CAMP: See Monday, June 8. JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP: See Monday, June 8. FOR THE KIDS ARCHAEOLOGY CAMP: See Monday, July 6. Wednesday, July 22 FOR THE KIDS SUMMER MAGIC: Today, it's "What in the World?" - a guessing game based on the University Museum's television series of the 1960s. See Wednesday, July 8. Thursday, July 23 FOR THE KIDS SUMMER MAGIC: See Wednesday, July 8. Monday, July 27 SPORTS JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP: See Monday, June 8. EXHIBITS GSFA STAFF SHOW: Graduate School of Fine Arts staffers display their works in the school's second annual staff exhibit. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Meyerson Hall Galleries, 200 S. 34th St. Through Aug. 21. Wednesday, July 29 FOR THE KIDS SUMMER MAGIC: See Wednesday, July 8. Thursday, July 30 FOR THE KIDS SUMMER MAGIC: See Wednesday, July 8. Saturday, Aug. 1 FOR THE KIDS PUPPET SHOW: In conjunction with the Garden Railway exhibit (see Editor's Pick for This Issue), children can see a puppet show featuring train puppets and learn how to make one of their very own. 10 a.m. to noon at the Arboretum. Cost $15/family, members $10/family; bring your own blanket. Reservations required: 247-5777, ext. 109. Monday, Aug. 3 SPORTS JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP: See Monday, June 8. FOR THE KIDS ARCHAEOLOGY CAMP: See Monday, July 6. Monday, Aug. 10 SPORTS JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP: See Monday, June 8. Monday, Aug. 17 FOR THE KIDS ARCHAEOLOGY CAMP: See Monday, July 6.