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Nothing but trouble
Penn students co-curated
the new exhibition, “Trouble in Paradise: The Art of Polynesian
Warfare,” which runs April 29 through Dec. 31 at Penn Museum.
Included are 16 hand-carved wooden clubs from Fiji, Tonga, Samoa,
New Zealand and the Marquesas. For more information, call 215-898-4890
or go to www.upenn.edu/museum.
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Thursday, April 27
SPORTS
- ON YOUR MARKS: The Penn Relays—the oldest
track and field meet in the country—begins at 10 a.m. at Franklin
Field, 233 S. 33rd St. Tickets/Info: www.pennathletics.com. $14 to
$45. Relays continue through Saturday, April 29.
FILM
- STRONG SPIRIT: Director Thomas Allen Harris presents
his 2005 film, “Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela,” which
weaves archival images with interviews and dramatic reenactments to
recount how young activists from the African National Congress came
into political consciousness. Preceded by “Spirit of Resistance.” 7
p.m. at International House, 3701 Chestnut St. Info: 215-387-5125 or
www.ihousephilly.org. $10; $8 members/students/seniors.
READINGS
- CLOSE-UP: Seven poets read commissioned work about
the microclimate and micropolitics of their neighborhoods at Poetry, Politics,
Proximity: The Third Annual Kerry Sherin Wright Prize Program. 7 p.m. at
Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk. Info: 215-573-WRIT or www.writing.upenn.edu/~wh/.
DANCE
- TWO TO TANGO: Luis Bravo says the tango is more than a
dance—it’s also a way of life. The “Forever Tango” dance
troupe performs the sexy show, “Tango,” at 7:30 p.m. at Zellerbach
Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. Tickets/Info: 215-898-3900 or
www.pennpresents.org. $32, $38, $44.
MUSIC
- ANIMAL MAGNETISM: Josh Ritter performs with the band
HEM in support of his latest, “The Animal Years.” 7:30 p.m.
at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$20 in advance; $22 day of show.
- SINGER SHOWCASE: Boston-based singer/songwriter Tim
Blane, Jon DeLise and the bluegrass Earnest Goodlife Band perform at 8:30
p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $8.
PERFORMANCE
- GATHER ’ROUND: The Gathering is the city’s
longest running hip-hop event, and features an open mic, turntablism and
more, hosted by I BE and TuPhace with DJs Ambush and Skeme. 10 p.m. to
2 a.m. at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St. Info: 215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org.
Friday, April 28
SPORTS
- ON YOUR MARKS: See Thursday, April 27. Today: Meets
begin at 9 a.m. at Franklin Field. Tickets/Info: www.pennathletics.com.
$14 to $45. Relays continue through Saturday, April 29.
MUSIC
- GET INTO THE GROOVE: Robert Drake, host of WXPN’s “Land
of the Lost,” hosts an ‘80s Dance Party celebrating rock
from that era. 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live. $25. Info: www.xpn.org.
- REAL MUSIC: Jen Zungalo, Jimmy Allen, Raw Beauty, The Set,
Dawn Chavous and United Soul perform at the Soul Unplugged: Real Music
for Real Lovers show. 9 p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400
or www.worldcafelive.com. $10.
- GREAT SKATE: The groups 25 Ta Life, The Boils, McRad,
Live Fast Die and Giving Chase perform a benefit for the “Gear
for Groms” program, which runs afterschool skateboarding clubs
in Philly. 6:30 p.m. at The Rotunda. Info: 215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org.
$10.
TALKS
- WILD AMERICA: Author Scott Weidensaul retraced the
30,000 mile trip of naturalists Roger Tory Peterson and James Fisher
to see what the future holds for the country’s wildlife and lands.
He talks about his trip in the lecture, “Return to Wild America:
Searching for a Continent’s Natural Soul” at 3 p.m. at
Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave. Reservations required: 215-247-5777,
ext. 0. Info: www.morrisarboretum.org.
FILM
- SOUNDSCAPE: Ron Mann’s 1981 film, “Imagine
the Sound,” features interviews and performances by four experimental
jazz musicians of the 1970s. Preceded by “Don Cherry.” 7
p.m. at I-House Info: 215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org. $5 members/students/seniors;
$7.
Saturday, April 29
SPORTS
- ON YOUR MARKS: See Thursday, April 27. Today: Meets begin
at 7 a.m. at Franklin Field. Tickets/Info: www.pennathletics.com. $14
to $45.
EXHIBITS
- WARTIME: Sixteen Penn students are the co-curators
of the new exhibit, “Trouble in Paradise: The Art of Polynesian
Warfare,” which features 16 wooden clubs from the islands of
Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand and the Marquesas. Opens at 10 a.m.
at Penn Museum, 3260 South St. Info: 215-898-4890 or www.museum.upenn.edu.
Runs through Dec. 31.
FOR THE KIDS
- PB&J: The Peanut Butter and Jams series continues
with Yosi & The Superdads, who will sing tunes from the award-winning
album, “Under A Big Bright Yellow Umbrella.” 11:30 a.m.
at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $10;
$7 for kids ages 1 to 12.
FILM
- STUDENT SCREENING: The program, “Reel RISD” features
original short films by 2005 Rhode Island School of Design graduates.
5 p.m. at I-House. Info: 215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org. $5 members/students/seniors;
$7.
- LOST CAUSE: DJ Robert Drake, host of WXPN’s “Land
of the Lost,” presents Edo Bertoglio’s 1981 film, “Downtown
81,” a fictitious “day in the life” of artist Jean-Michel
Basquiat, which is preceded by “Andy Warhol’s Fifteen Minutes
(Pilot & Episode 1).” 7 p.m. at I-House. Info: 215-387-5125
or www.ihousephilly.org. $5 members/students/seniors; $7.
PERFORMANCE
- SPIN ROOM: All are welcome to bring vinyl, CDs and
MP3 players to the official Girls’ DJ two-hour drop-in class.
5 to 7 p.m. at The Rotunda. Info: 215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org.
MUSIC
- CULTURE: This reggae group is true to its cultural
roots and incorporates new sounds and ideas into its music. 7:30 p.m.
at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $24
to $54 in advance; $29 to $59 day of show.
Sunday, April 30
SPECIAL EVENTS
- TREE TIME: Celebrate Arbor Day with an afternoon
of crafts and activities, tree climbing demonstrations, a big trees
tour, discovery stations, face painting and the Philadelphia Zoo on
Wheels. Also, the exhibition, “Metasequoias” opens today,
and features a stairway and open-air viewing basket set in the middle
of one of the Arboretum’s most spectacular groves of trees. Arbor
Day celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. at Morris Arboretum. Info: 215-247-5777,
ext. 168 or www.morrisarboretum.org.
Monday, May 1
SPECIAL EVENTS
- POUR MAN: Jean-Luc Columbo, regarded as the most
influential winemaker in France’s Rhone Valley, shares his thoughts
on modern winemaking and hosts a winetasting. 6 p.m. at Morris Arboretum.
Reservations: 215-247-5777, ext. 125 or 156. Info: www.morrisarboretum.org.
$60 members; $65 non-members.
READINGS
- LISA TUCKER: This critically acclaimed novelist
reads from her new book, “Once Upon A Day.” 7 p.m. at Penn
Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St. Info: 215-898-7595 or www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
Tuesday, May 2
MUSIC
TALKS
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FACT OR FANTASY: NYU Professor of Ancient Egyptian
Art and Archaeology David O’Connor, delivers the lecture, “Defining
Kingship in Early Egypt: Sorting Out Fact from Fantasy.” 6
p.m. at Penn Museum. Info: 215-898-4890 or www.museum.upenn.edu.
READINGS
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Shoe-in
Who wouldn’t want to
be in Jennifer Weiner’s shoes? The former Inquirer reporter
and columnist turned bestselling author (“In Her Shoes,” “Little
Earthquakes”) hits Penn Bookstore on May 8, at 7 p.m.,
to read from her latest, “Goodnight Nobody.” For
more information, call 215-898-7595 or go to www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
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Wednesday, May 3
READINGS
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MAN OF THE HOUR: PEN/Faulkner and Pulitzer Prize-winning
author Michael Cunningham (“The Hours”) reads from his
latest novel, “Specimen Days.” 7 p.m. at Penn Bookstore,
3601 Walnut St. Info: 215-898-7595 or www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
MUSIC
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CHRIS BERRY: This California native sings in both
Shona and English and mixes soul, R&B, funk, South African jazz
and traditional African mbira and djembe sounds in his music. 7:30
p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$16 to $36 in advance; $18 to $38 day of show.
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SAINTLY: Zoe Mulford celebrates the release of
her new record, “Roadside Saints,” singing songs reminiscent
of Joni Mitchell, Christine Lavin and Gillian Welch. 7:30 p.m. at
World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $8.
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FEELING BLUE: Lucas Reynolds, the singer-songwriter-guitarist
from Nashville’s acclaimed alt-rock band Blue Merle, performs
at 10:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$13.
Thursday, May 4
TALKS
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YEARLY RETREAT: The Institute on Aging presents
its annual retreat, featuring speakers Richard Hodes, director of
the National Institute on Aging; David Weiner, associate professor
of pathology and laboratory medicine at Penn’s SOM; and Edward
Lee, resident in the anatomic pathology division in the SOM. Retreat
from 1 to 4 p.m.; poster session from 4 to 6 p.m. in Houston Hall,
3417 Spruce St. Info: www.med.upenn.edu/aging.
READINGS
READINGS
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GET A CLUE: Penn Museum’s Women’s
Committee presents the fundraiser detective party, “Real or
Fake? Egyptian-Style,” where participants match wits with forgers
of the past. 6 to 9 p.m. at Penn Museum. To request an invitation:
215-898-9202. Info: www.museum.upenn.edu.
Friday, May 5
MUSIC
- RUDE BOYS: The bands Ruder Than You and The Ghost
Town Locals perform a night of ska at a Cinco de Ska party. 7 p.m.
at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $6
to $8.
- SNIDE REMARKS: Eef Barzelay, leader of the alt-country
outfit Clem Snide, plays some of the band’s classics as well
as tunes from his solo effort, “Bitter Honey” on this tour.
7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$16 in advance; $19 day of show.
Saturday, May 6
EXHIBITS
- CONNECTING KIDS: Award-winning photojournalist Joan
S. Klatchko traveled the globe to document cultural differences and
explore similarities that connect kids from around the world. About
100 of her photographs from this journey are on display in the exhibit, “Connecting
Cultures: Kids Across the World.” Opens at 10 a.m. at Penn Museum.
Info: 215-898-4890 or www.museum.upenn.edu. Runs through Nov. 26.
FOR THE KIDS
- PB&J: The Peanut Butter and Jams series continues
with Louie Miranda (celebrating the release of two new CDs) and the
band Subanda. 11:30 a.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or
www.worldcafelive.com. $10; $7 for kids ages 1 to 12.
MUSIC
- JUST VOICES: The A Cappella Pops perform popular
classics from Billy Joel, Elton John and the Beach Boys , as well as
standards and romantic tunes. 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400
or www.worldcafelive.com. $27 in advance; $30 day of show.
- SWEET MELODY: Melody Gardot headlines a show also
featuring roots artist Kristin Diable and local singer-songwriter Lizanne
Knott. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $7.
Sunday, May 7
FOR THE KIDS
- PB&J: The Peanut Butter and Jams series continues
with Ralph’s World, a one-man musical universe intent on making
music that appeals to kids—and parents, too. 11:30 a.m. at World
Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $15; $9 for
kids ages 1 to 12.
TALKS
- GALLERY CHAT: Larry Rosen, visitor services assistant,
examines the photography of Candida Höfer, whose work is currently
on display at the Institute of Contemporary Art. 1 p.m. at the ICA,
118 S. 36th St. Info: 215-898-7108 or www.icaphila.org.
MUSIC
- TRADITIONAL TUNES: The seven members in the klezmer
ensemble, Klingon Klez, are some of Philly’s best-known jazz,
funk and Dixieland players. 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400
or www.worldcafelive.com. $22.
- VAN HUNT: According to The New York Times, Van Hunt’s
music is “the perfect soundtrack for any seduction.” He
takes the World Café Live stage at 11 p.m. Info: 215-222-1400
or www.worldcafelive.com. $17.
Monday, May 8
READINGS
- IF THE SHOE FITS: Author Jennifer Weiner (“In
Her Shoes”) reads from her book, “Goodnight Nobody.” 7
p.m. at Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St. Info: 215-898-7595 or www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
Tuesday, May 9
MUSIC
- NEW TUNES: It’s New Release Tuesday, where
DJs spin the best new albums on a state-of-the-art sound system. 5
to 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
FILM
- FAMILY DYNAMICS: Michael Phillip Edwards’ film, “Runt,” is
the story of a Jamaican-American man who is forced to confront the
demons of his past in order to be an honorable man for his son. 7 p.m.
at I-House. Info: 215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org. $5 members/students/seniors;
$7.
TALKS
- CHOICE PLANTS: Anthony Aiello, the Arboretum director
of horticulture, highlights some unique offerings in the talk, “Plant
Sale Favorites: Choice Plants for Your Garden.” 7 p.m. at Morris
Arboretum. Reservations: 215-247-5777, ext. 0. Info: www.morrisarboretum.org.
Wednesday, May 10
TALKS
- MARILYN RESH: The Cell Biology Program Professor
at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center discusses, “Membrane
Trafficking of HIV-1 Gag: Interactions with Host Cell Organelles.” Noon
to 1 p.m. in Austrian Auditorium, Clinical Research Building, 415 Curie
Blvd. Info: Contact Olivia Loskoski at oliviaj@mail.med.upenn.edu or
215-746-2754.
- STORY BEHIND THE STORY: Lisa Phillips talks about
her new book, “Public Radio: Behind the Voices.” 7 p.m.
at Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St. Info: 215-898-7595 or www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
MUSIC
- QUITE A YEAR: Posies frontman Jon Auer plays in
support of his first solo full-length album, “Songs from the
Year of Our Demise. “ 9 p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400
or www.worldcafelive.com. $13 in advance; $15 day of show.
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