April 5 - 18 What's On PERFORMANCES / LECTURES / EVENTS A family affair Cartoonist Charles Addams studied architecture at Penn, and legend has it that the resemblance between the Addams Family domicile and College Hall is no coincidence. To celebrate the opening of the Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall, “Charles Addams at Penn,” an exhibit of Addams’ cartoons, cover illustrations and drawings, is on display in the Addams Hall gallery through May 22. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Thursday, April 5 READINGS A REVOLUTIONARY NOVEL: Paul Lussier reads from his novel “The Last Refuge of Scoundrels.” 2 p.m. at the Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St. BLACK POETRY TODAY: Natasha Trethewey of Auburn University reads as part of the month-long series “Brave Testimony: African American Poets in the 21st Century.” 7 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk. Info for all Writers House events: www.english.upenn.edu/~wh or 215-573-WRIT. Additional readings April 10 and 12. DANCE THE BEAT GOES ON: “Obasi: Rhythm Eternal” is African Rhythms’ spring presentation. 8 p.m. at International House, 3701 Chestnut St. Tickets $6. Additional performance April 6. PENN DANCE: The student modern/jazz dance troupe presents its spring show. 8 p.m. at the Iron Gate Theatre, 3700 Chestnut St. Tickets $6. Additional performances April 6-7. MUSIC FRESH WINDS: The University of Pennsylvania Wind Ensemble and the Swarthmore College Wind Ensemble get together for a concert featuring the “1812 Overture,” works by Bernstein and Holst and a new composition by Gerald Levinson. 8 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium, 34th and Spruce streets. Tickets $5, students free with PennCard (one free ticket per student). Tickets: 215-898-3900. THEATER BLACK STAGE: The African-American Arts Alliance presents “A Dream Deferred” by Michelle Watson and Simone Eccleston. 8 p.m. in Harold Prince Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. Tickets $6. Additional performances April 6-7. INTUITONS: Penn’s student alternative theater company presents its spring show. 8 p.m. in the Houston Hall auditorium, 3417 Spruce St. Tickets $6. Additional performances April 6-7.   Friday, April 6 TALKS NO APE FOR DINNER: Wildlife author and activist Karl Ammann talks about the “bushmeat” trade that threatens Africa’s primates in “Eating Ape: Primates on the Brink.” Noon at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3900 Delancey St. PEACE, LOVE AND HAIR GREASE: Ayana Byrd and Lori Tharps discuss their new book “Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America.” Noon at the Penn Bookstore. THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH: Binghamton University (SUNY) philosophy professor Stephen David Ross speaks on “The Earth as Aesthetic Object: Images of Myself.” 2 to 4 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House. SPORTS WOMEN’S TENNIS: Penn vs. Yale. 2 p.m. at Lott Tennis Courts, 33rd St. below Walnut. DANCE THE BEAT GOES ON: See Thursday, April 5. PENN DANCE: See Thursday, April 5. THEATER BLACK STAGE: See Thursday, April 5. INTUITONS: See Thursday, April 5. Saturday, April 7 FOR THE KIDS FIND YOUR WAY AROUND: “Orienteering at the Arboretum” introduces kids and adults to the sport of orienteering — navigating unknown terrain using detailed maps. 10 a.m. to noon at the Morris Arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave., Chestnut Hill. Activity fee $10, members $8. Registration/info: 215-247-5777, ext. 125. SPORTS MEN’S LIGHTWEIGHT ROWING: Penn vs. Harvard and Cornell. All day, on the Schuylkill River. MEN’S LACROSSE: Penn vs. Dartmouth. 1 p.m. at Franklin Field, 33rd and Spruce streets. SOFTBALL: Penn vs. Dartmouth. 1 p.m. at Warren Field, University Ave. at the Schuylkill River. WOMEN’S TENNIS: Penn vs. Brown. 2 p.m. at Lott Tennis Courts, 33rd St. below Walnut. DANCE PENN DANCE: See Thursday, April 5. 2 p.m. at the Iron Gate Theatre. MUSIC VOCALESE: It’s an evening of a cappella Philly R&B and doo-wop, featuring The Freedom Sound, with special guests Relatives By Appointment and 5-3 Woodland. 8 p.m. at International House. Tickets $15. Info: 215-895-6537. THEATER BLACK STAGE: See Thursday, April 5. INTUITONS: See Thursday, April 5. Sunday, April 8 SPORTS TRACK & FIELD: The Penn Invitational. All day, at Franklin Field. SOFTBALL: Penn vs. Harvard. Noon at Warren Field. Going back to their roots “Black hair is…a revolution,” according to the RuPaul dance hit. According to Ayana Byrd (left) and Lori Tharps, the authors of “Hair Story,” black hair is fraught with cultural and social significance. Byrd and Tharps will talk about their book at the Penn Bookstore. See Friday, April 6. Monday, April 9 TALKS RECYCLED BRICK: Gabriella Caterina of the University of Naples speaks on “New Uses of Old Buildings: Methodologies for Compatible Designs.” 6 p.m. in Room B-3, Meyerson Hall, 200 S. 34th St. PERFORMANCE LIVE AT THE WRITERS HOUSE: Egyptian writer Ahdaf Souef is the featured writer for this month’s edition of the Kelly Writers House-WXPN arts showcase. 8 p.m. at the Writers House. Tuesday, April 10 SPORTS WOMEN’S LACROSSE: Penn vs. Rutgers. 7 p.m. at Franklin Field. FILM “TAXI BLUES”: Pavel Lungin’s 1990 film charts a love-hate relationship that starts when a post-Communist Russian musician stiffs a taxi driver who misses the old days for the fare. 5:30 p.m. in the Gregory College House TV lounge, 3941 Irving St. READINGS BLACK POETRY TODAY: See Thursday, April 5. Today: Toi Dericotte of the University of Pittsburgh. 7 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House. Wednesday, April 11 SPORTS BASEBALL: Penn vs. St. Peter’s. 3:30 p.m. at Murphy Field, University Ave. at the Schuylkill River. SOFTBALL: Penn vs. Drexel. 3:30 p.m. at Warren Field. READINGS PAUL AUSTER: The novelist and writer of the screenplay for “Smoke” reads from his work. 5 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House. RSVP required: wh@english. upenn.edu. OPEN-MIKE NIGHT: The “Speakeasy” is open again for a night of poetry, prose and anything else you have in mind. 8 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House. Thursday, April 12 READINGS ROMANCE AND TRAGEDY: Leslie Esdaile-Banks (W’80) reads from and signs her new BET/Arabesque romance novel, “Love Notes.” Noon at the Penn Bookstore. BLACK POETRY TODAY: See Thursday, April 5. Today: Terrance Hayes of Xavier University. 7 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House. TALKS ALL ABOUT TOWN: “Urban Scan A to Z” is the subject of a talk by Ada Tolla and Giuseppe Lignano of New York’s LOT/EKarchitecture. 6 p.m. in Room B-3, Meyerson Hall. Friday, April 13 FOR THE KIDS FLOWERS FOR SPRING BREAK: Kids can create their own floral arrangements at the crafts workshop “Spring Vacation Floral Fun.” 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Morris Arboretum. Activity fee $28, members $26. Registration/info: 215-247-5777, ext. 125. TALKS SOULS OF DUBOIS: Religious historian Charles Long speaks on “The Secret of the Cargo: Problematics for a Study of W.E.B. DuBois’ ‘The Souls of Black Folk.’” 2 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House. “BEYOND MULTICULTURALISM”: Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang speaks on Asian-American art in the new century. 4:30 p.m. in Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall. SPORTS MEN’S TENNIS: Penn vs. Harvard. 2 p.m. at Lott Tennis Courts. WOMEN’S LACROSSE: Penn vs. Dartmouth. 6 p.m. at Franklin Field. Tuesday, April 17 TALKS GOD ON OUR MIND: Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology Andrew Newberg discusses his book “Why God Won’t Go Away: Brain Science and the Biology of Belief.” Noon at the Penn Bookstore. FILM “ADAM’S RIB”: Three generations of women share a Moscow flat — and some surprise revelations at a party the younger ones throw for grandma — in Vyacheslav Krishtofovich’s 1990 film. 5:30 p.m. in the Gregory College House TV lounge. SPORTS MEN’S LACROSSE: Penn vs. St. Joseph’s. 7 p.m. at Franklin Field. MUSIC CASSATT QUARTET: The Music Department’s quartet in residence presents Beethoven’s “String Quartet in E Minor” and works by Webern and Waggoner. 8 p.m. in Amado Recital Hall, Irvine Auditorium. Wednesday, April 18 TALKS COMMENTARY I: Novelist and social critic Tom Wolfe stops by the Kelly Writers House for an interview with Adjunct Professor of English Paul Hendrickson. Noon to 1 p.m. at the Writers House. RSVP required: wh@english.upenn.edu. COMMENTARY II: See “Editor’s Pick.” A UNIQUE SECTOR?: Antonin Wagner of New School University speaks on “The U.S. Non-Profit Economy: A Case of American Exceptionalism?” 6 to 8 p.m. in Room D-26, Caster Building, 3701 Locust Walk. SPORTS MEN’S TENNIS: Penn vs. Navy. 2 p.m. at Lott Tennis Courts. SOFTBALL: Penn vs. Villanova. 3 p.m. at Warren Field. WOMEN’S LACROSSE: Penn vs. Princeton. 7 p.m. at Franklin Field. SPECIAL EVENTS CELEBRATE FACULTY AUTHORS: University Press Director Eric Halpern is the keynote speaker at a wine-and-cheese reception honoring new books by Penn faculty authors. 5:30 p.m. at the Penn Bookstore café. FILM JUDAISM ON FILM: International House’s “Journey to Understanding” explores the Jewish experience through history via documentary films. Tonight: “Mystery of Paul” (France, 2000), an examination of the life and legacy of Saul of Tarsus, the Jewish zealot who became the Christian apostle Paul. 8 p.m. at International House. Info: 215-895-6542. Tell us what's on! If you have an event that may be of interest to the University of Pennsylvania community, we want to hear about it. 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