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Pure form
With grace and amazing athleticism,
the dance troupe Pilobolus returns to the Penn Presents stage
May 18 through May 20. For tickets and information, call 215-898-3900
or go to www.pennpresents.org.
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Thursday, May 11
SPECIAL EVENTS
- HUNT IT DOWN: Join Young Friends of Penn Museum
for food, wine and a scavenger hunt through the Museum’s galleries.
6:30 p.m. at Penn Museum, 3260 South St. Info: 215-898-5093 or www.museum.upenn.edu.
TALKS
- MIDDLE MAN: Historian and author James Campbell
discusses his new book, “Middle Passages—African-American
Journeys to Africa, 1787-2005.” 7 p.m. at Penn Bookstore, 3601
Walnut St. Info: 215-898-7595 or www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
VIDEO
- FROM THE VAULT: Andrew’s Video Vault presents movies
around the theme, “4.48 Psychosis,” including Alain Resnais’ spooky
1961 film, “Last Year at Marienbad” and Ingmar Bergman’s
ghoulish 1968 work, “Hour of the Wolf.” 8 p.m. at The Rotunda,
4014 Walnut St. Info: 215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org.
MUSIC
- PICTURE THIS: The group Aerial Photograph started
as a traditional string quartet, and has grown to include clarinet, saxophones
and flugelhorn. 9 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. Info: 215-222-1400
or www.worldcafelive.com. $6 to $8.
Friday, May 12
MUSIC
- THE CONCRETES: This band performs a WXPN Free at Noon Concert. Doors open at 11:30 at World Cafe Live.
Info: Kim Winnick at 215-573-3339 or Debby Seitz at 215-573-3342. Registration required: www.xpn.org.
- JOYFUL NOISE: The Children of Uganda is a troupe of 20 children, ages 8 to 18, who have been orphaned by AIDS and war. They perform East African music at 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. Tickets/Info: 215-898-3900 or www.pennpresents.org. $20, $33, $40, $46.
TALKS
- PAST PRESENT: Penn alum and Ohio State professor Steve
Conn presents his new work, “Metropolitan Philadelphia: Living with
the Presence of the Past.” 7 p.m. at Penn Bookstore. Info: 215-898-7595
or www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
FILM
- LISTEN UP: Look for many familiar Philadelphia sites
in Brian DePalma’s 1981 classic, “Blow Out,” starring
John Travolta as a Philly sound effects man who accidentally records a
politician’s deadly car crash on Wissahickon Drive. This screening
benefits the Boyd Theater. 7:30 p.m. at I-House. Info: 215-387-5125 or
www.ihousephilly.org. $15 fan ticket includes movie and afterparty; $50
VIP ticket includes dinner with actors from the film.
Saturday, May 13
SPECIAL EVENTS
- GREEN FOR GREENERY: Find unique perennials, annuals and
woody plants for your garden at the annual Morris Arboretum Plant Sale.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave. Info: 215-247-5777
or www.morrisarboretum.org. Sale continues through Sunday, May 14.
- GIFTS FOR MOM: Find the perfect Mother’s
Day gift at a fashion show featuring vendors, live entertainment and prizes.
1 to 5 p.m. at The Rotunda. Info: 215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org.
FOR THE KIDS
- PB&J: The Peanut Butter and Jams series continues with Brady
Rymer, who is releasing his latest CD, “Every Day Is A Birthday.” 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
- KILLER NIGHT: Two thrillers—Ruggero Deodato’s
1980 shocker, “House on the Edge of the Park” and Peter
Carter’s 1977 little-seen “Rituals”—screen
as Exhumed Films’ “Killers on the Loose” evening.
8 p.m. at I-House. Info: 215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org. $10.
MUSIC
- BILL CHARLAP TRIO: Pianist and rising artist Charlap takes the stage
with Peter Washington on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. 8 p.m.
at Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets/Info: 215-898-3900
or www.pennpresents.org. $22, $32, $36, $39.
- FOR THE VILLAIN: Experimental musicians F! play
with surf rockers Gringo Motel and gypsy jazz quartet Daphne, who appear
on F!’s album, “Music For the Villain.” 8 p.m. at
The Rotunda. Info: 215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org.
- AMATEUR NIGHT: The Reckless Amateurs are from Northwest
Philly and play rock, country and blues. 9 p.m. at World Cafe Live.
Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $10.
Sunday, May 14
SPORTS
- MEN'S LIGHT ROWING: Penn takes on Navy in the Callow
Cup. 9 a.m. at the Schuylkill River. Info: www.pennathletics.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS
- TREAT MOM: World Cafe Live presents several ways
to treat your mom to music and brunch on her big day. The Huff Singers
perform at a special Gospel Brunch at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Accidentally
on Purpose show begins at 11:30 a.m.; and White Noise takes the stage
at 2:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
Huff Singers: $37.50 adults; $12 children 12 and under. Purpose and
White Noise: $27.50 adults; $12 children 12 and under.
- GREEN FOR GREENERY: See Saturday, May 13. Today:
the sale runs from noon to 4 p.m. at Morris Arboretum. Info: 215-247-5777
or www.morrisarboretum.org.
TALKS
- WINNING A FIGHT: Gloria Allred, Penn alumna and
SAS Commencement speaker, presents her new book, “Fight Back
and Win—My Thirty Year Fight Against Injustice and How You Can
Win Your Own Battles.” 5:30 p.m. at Penn Bookstore. Info: 215-898-7595
or www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
MUSIC
- QUITE A SHOW: The Oberon Orchestra is an 11-piece
melodic Philly-based rock band that combines cabaret showmanship with
pop songs. 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$20 in advance; $24 day of show.
Tuesday, May 16
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.
- WHAT A VOICE: Jazz vocalist Jon Regen has a distinguished
career as a sideman to Jimmy Scott and Kyle Eastwood—and he’s
not bad by himself, either. He performs solo at 9 p.m. at World Cafe
Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $10.
TALKS
- WATER WORKS: Devyani Saltzman, daughter of filmmaker
Deepa Mahta, talks about her book, “Shooting Water: A Memoir
of Second Chances, Family and Filmmaking.” 7 p.m. at Penn Bookstore.
Info: 215-898-7595 or www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
Wednesday, May 27
READINGS
- CURTIS SITTENFELD: The bestselling author (“Prep”)
reads from her latest, “The Man of My Dreams.” 7 p.m. at
Penn Bookstore. Info: 215-898-7595 or www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
Thursday, May 18
DANCE
- ROCK STORY: The renowned dance troupe Pilobolus
is back with a work inspired by the rock ‘n’ roll memories
of each of the company’s artistic directors: Robby Barnett, Alison
Chase, Michael Tracy and Jonathan Wolken. 7:30 p.m. at Zellerbach Theatre,
Annenberg Center. Tickets/Info: 215-898-3900 or www.pennpresents.org.
$32, $38, $44. Additional performances May 19 and 20.
MUSIC
- LOCAL BOYS: Are they the next big thing? Author
Nick Hornby, musician Bruce Springsteen and a few others seem to think
so. Check out the alt-country sounds of Marah—formerly of Philadelphia,
now of Brooklyn—at 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400
or www.worldcafelive.com. $19 to $$39 in advance; $21 to $41 day of
show.
Friday, May 19
TALKSS
- SPEAKING FOR THE ILL: Jason Karlawish, assistant
professor in Penn’s Division of Geriatrics and a fellow at the
Center for Bioethics and LDI, discusses, “When Research Comes
Recruiting, Who—If Anyone—Can Speak for the Emergently
Ill?” 9:30 to 11 a.m. in Flyers/76’ers Surgery Theatre,
HUP, 34th and Spruce streets. Info: www.uphs.upenn.edu/ficap.
MUSIC
DANCE
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ROCK STORY: See Thursday, May 18. Tonight: 8
p.m. at Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets/Info: 215-898-3900
or www.pennpresents.org. $32, $38, $44. Additional performances May
20.
Saturday, May 20
FOR THE KIDS
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PB&J: The Peanut Butter and Jams series continues
with Hot Peas ‘n Butter, which incorporates elements of Latin
jazz, rhythm & blues, folk and rock into its music. 11:30 a.m.
at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$10; $7 for kids ages 1 to 12.
DANCE
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ROCK STORY: See Thursday, May 18. Today: 2 and
8 p.m. at Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets/Info: 215-898-3900
or www.pennpresents.org. Tickets for 2 p.m. performance $ 29, $34,
$38; 8 p.m. performance $32, $38, $44.
MUSIC
Sunday, May 21
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Tuesday, May 23
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Wednesday, May 24
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Thursday, May 25
MUSIC
- PHI-TOWN: Local musicians NAEEMAH, Anam Owili-Eger
and City Limits perform at PHI-TOWN’s Memorial Day weekend kickoff
party and local music showcase. 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info:
215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $13.
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. Info: 215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org.
Saturday, May 27
MUSIC
- STRAIGHT MEN: Surf rockers (with a Mexican twang)
Los Straightjackets play two shows—one for the kids at 11 a.m.
and another for adults at 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400
or www.worldcafelive.com. Kids’ show $10 for adults; $7 for kids
ages 1 to 12. Evening show $20 in advance; $24 day of show.
PERFORMANCE
- SNIDE REMARKS: 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.
Tuesday, May 30
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.
Wednesday, May 31
MUSIC
- GOOD FELLOW: Patrizio Buanna conjures up images
of classic Italian singers of the 1950s and 60s. He performs at 7:30
p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
- 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.
$24.
Friday, June 2
PERFORMANCE
- ON THE FLY: Philly’s premier sketch comedy
troupe, The Waitstaff performs a show full of fast-paced, edgy humor.
8 p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$19.
Saturday, June 3
FOR THE KIDS
- PB&J: The Peanut Butter and Jams series continues
with Ernie & Neal, who encourage audience participation as they
explore rock, reggae, ska, jazz and more. 11:30 a.m. at World Cafe
Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $10; $7 for kids
ages 1 to 12.
Sunday, June 4
TALKS
- GALLERY CHAT: Artist Zoe Strauss talks with ICA’s
Education Assistant Brett Dolin about her photography and current exhibition
for the Ramp Project Series. 1 p.m. at Institute of Contemporary Art,
118 S. 36th St. Info: 215-898-7108 or www.icaphila.org.
Tuesday, June 6
MUSIC
- CULTURE SHOCK: North Carolina-based band Southern
Culture on the Skids play rockabilly, boogie, country, blues and swamp
pop mixed with California surf guitar and occasional mariachi horns.
7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$19 in advance; $21 day of show.
- 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.
$24.
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