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JULY 8-AUG. 26

	Editor's Pick: Let them eat crêpes Event listings Al Fresco

Thursday, July 8

music

• CHARLIE ZAHM: Celtic, Maritime and traditional American music at the Morris Arboretum,100 Northwestern Ave. from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Admission: $8, seniors/students $6, children (3-12) $3, members/children under 3 free. Info: www.morrisarboretum.org or 215-247-5777.

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• INDIE FILM: Cinema India! features Aditya Chopra’s 1995, “The Braveheart Will Take the Bride,” the longest running film in the history of Indian cinema. 7 p.m. at International House, 3701 Chestnut St. Tickets: $6, $5 members/students/seniors. Info: 215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org. Series continues through July 11.

Friday, July 9

film

• INDIE FILM: See Thursday, July 8. Tonight: Rajiv Menon’s “I Have Found It” (2000), an adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Sense & Sensibility.” 7 p.m. at I-House. Info: www.ihousephilly.org.

music

• LIFT YOUR VOICES: Voices of Africa Choral Ensemble hosts a workshop and performance. Concert: 8 to 9 p.m. Workshop: 9 to 10 p.m. at the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St. Info: www.foundationarts.org.

Saturday, July 10

SPECIAL EVENTS

• PUPPET SHOW: The Spiral Q Puppet Theater conducts puppet-making workshops from noon to 3 p.m. on the plaza beside the Rotunda. Inside, the “Nerd Con” lets the gamer, comic book fan and Star Wars aficionado in all of us come out. Noon to 6 p.m. Info: www.foundationarts.org.

music

• SIMPLY RAVISHING: Experience Japanese Taiko Drum ensemble music to Afghani folk songs with Ravish Momin’s Trio Tarana. 8 to 10 p.m. at Slought Foundation, 4017 Walnut St. $12. Info: 215-222-9050 or www.slought.org.

FILM

• INDIE FILM: See Thursday, July 8. Tonight: Vishal Bharadwaj’s 2003 film, “Maqbool,” an adaptation of “Macbeth.” 7 p.m. at I-House. Info: www.ihousephilly.org.

Sunday, July 11

SPECIAL EVENTS

• ZINE SCENE: The 2nd annual Philadelphia Zine Festival brings exhibitors, speakers and workshops from noon to 6 p.m. to the Rotunda. Info: www.foundationarts.org.

FILM

• INDIE FILM: See Thursday July 8. Today: Sumantra Ghosal’s documentary, “The Speaking Hand: Zakir Hussain and the Art of the Indian Drum” (2003). With a concert by Shafaatullah Khan at 4 p.m. Tonight: Shashanka Ghosh’s “Anything Can Happen” (2003), a unique blend of Indian and Western genres. 7 p.m. at I-House. Info: www.ihousephilly.org.

Wednesday, July 14

SPECIAL EVENTS

C’EST BON: See “Editor’s Pick.”

Thursday, July 15

PERFORMANCE

IN ABSENTIA: In conjunction with The Big Nothing, Relâche Ensemble will perform Eric Satie’s music for René Clair’s film, “Entr’acte.” But there will literally be no performance as eight speakers “play” the live accompaniment. Continuous showings from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the ICA, 118 S. 36th St. Additional performance Thursday, July 16. Info: 215-898-5911 or www.icaphila.org.

Friday, July 16

FILM

“THE EXTERMINATING ANGEL”: Luis Buñuel’s nightmarish vision of the good life screens in conjunction with The Big Nothing exhibit. 8 p.m. at I-House. Info: www.ihousephilly.org.

Saturday, July 17

SPECIAL EVENTS

• ART SMARTS: Celebrate the 2nd annual Black Women’s Arts Festival with music, art, film, dance and crafts. Noon to 10 p.m. at the plaza beside The Rotunda. Info: www.foundationarts.org.

FOR THE KIDS

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: the Renaissance Artist Puppet Company performs “Alice Through the Looking Glass” at 1 p.m. at the Morris Arboretum. Info: www.morrisarboretum.org.

FILM

NEGATIVE IMAGES: Short films about nothing, screening as part of The Big Nothing exhibit: “FluxFilm Program” (1966-70), “N:O:T:H:I:N:G” (1968) and “The Flicker” (1966). 8 p.m. at I-House. Info: www.ihousephilly.org.

Wednesday, July 21

SPECIAL EVENTS

SHHHHH: The Big Nothing celebrates Dadaism with a screening of Warhol’s “Sleep,” music and silence. 7 to 10 p.m. at the ICA. Info: www.icaphila.org.

Sunday, July 25

EXHIBITS

JANE RUFFIN: The photographer presents the opening of “Local Favorites: Butterflies Worth Watching.” Runs through Oct. 25 at Morris Arboretum. Info: www.morrisarboretum.org.

Friday, July 30

FILM

CINEMA TROPICAL: Latin film series continues with Sandra Gugliotta’s “A Lucky Day” (2002). 8 p.m. After, join the White Dog Café’s 13th annual Noche Latina Block Party. Film tickets: $6, $5 members/students/seniors; film/block party tickets: $9, $8 members/students/seniors. Info: www.ihousephilly.org.

Saturday, July 31

MUSIC

YE OLDE MUSIC: Catch Renaissance and medieval music from Burlap Lute from noon to 1:30 p.m. and watch Rays of Hope and the Thurobredz strut their stuff from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the plaza beside the Rotunda. Info: www.foundationarts.org.

Thursday, August 12

MUSIC

BLOOMSDAY: Enjoy the Bloom Consort, singing madrigals, motets, lute songs and chansons. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Morris Arboretum. Info: www.morrisarboretum.org.

Thursday, August 19

FOR THE KIDS

ALL ABOARD: Train enthusiasts can talk shop with members of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Garden Railway Society. 6 to 8 p.m. at Morris Arboretum. Info: www.morrisarboretum.org.

Friday, August 20

EXHIBITS

INNER LIFE: Scott Kahn C’69 opens his exhibit of oil paintings, “Personal Space.” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Arthur Ross Gallery, 220 S. 34th St. Info: 215-898-2083 or www.upenn.edu/ARG. Continues through October 24.

Saturday, August 21

FOR THE KIDS

FOLK 101: Daria gives kids an introduction to folk and world music. 1 p.m. at Morris Arboretum. Info: www.morrisarboretum.org.

Thursday, August 26

MUSIC

INSTANT CLASSIC: Allen Krantz brings his classical guitar to the Morris Arboretum, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info: www.morrisarboretum.org.

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