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What's On
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The New Modern
Antonin and Noémi Raymond, partners in life
and work, were considered to be pioneers of modern architecture
and design in Japan. The new exhibition, “Crafting a Modern
World,” on display at the Meyerson Galleries in the School
of Design, 210 S. 34th St., and organized by the Architectural
Archives, features drawings, models, photographs and videos of
their work, as well as printed textile and rug designs by Noémi
Raymond through Sept. 24. For more information, go to: www.design.upenn.edu/archives.
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Thursday, July 6
MUSIC
- TUNES IN THE SQUARE: Catch blues, jazz and Latin
music every Thursday evening during the summer. Tonight: Bart Miltenberger
Quartet. 5 to 7 p.m. in University Square, 36th St. between Sansom
and Walnut streets. Info: www.ucnet.com/universitysquare. Series continues
through Aug. 31.
- HYBRID MUSIC: Gypsophilia, an eclectic group of musicians, performs ěhybrid musicî from Turkey, Greece, Hungary, Romania and more. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at
Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave. Info: 215-247-5777 or www.morrisarboretum.org.
TALKS
- DIRTY BUSINESS: Dave Zirin, Press Action’s 2005 Sportswriter
of the Year, and Neil deMause, Village Voice writer, discuss “Sports
and the Struggle” about the dirty business of sports and the
rebellious athletes who play them. 7 p.m. at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut
St. Info: 215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org.
Saturday, July 8
FOR THE KIDS
- PB&J: The Peanut Butter and Jams series
continues with roots-rockers The RTTs. 11:30 a.m. at World Cafe Live,
3025 Walnut St. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$10; $7 for kids ages 1 to 12.
SPECIAL EVENTS
- ART ON THE GREEN: An Arts and Crafts sale gives local
and independent artists a chance to display their work. Noon to 5 p.m.
on the 40th Street Field, between Walnut and Locust streets. Info:
215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org.
Wednesday, July 12
FOR THE KIDS
- LITTLE WONDER: he Summer Wonder Concert Series continues with Tom·s Dura and the Feisty Flamenco Dancers. 10:30 a.m. at
Penn Museum, 3260 South St. Info: 215-746-6774 or www.museum.upenn.edu. $8 adults; $5 children ages 5 to 17; free members/seniors. PennCard holders. Series runs through Aug. 16.
Thursday, July 13
VIDEO
- FROM THE VAULT: Andrew’s Video Vault presents “Vanya
on 42nd Street,” “Forty Deuce” and “Café Flesh.” 8
p.m. at The Rotunda. Info: 215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org.
Friday, June 14
SPECIAL EVENTS
- VIVA LA FRANCE: Celebrate Bastille Day with a screening
of “Banana Peel” or a French buffet dinner—a 24-year-old
White Dog Café tradition. Film screens at 7 p.m. at International
House, 3701 Chestnut St. Buffet and live music at 8 p.m. on the 3400
block of Sansom Street. Film only: $7; $5 members/students/seniors.
Film and block party: $10; $8 members/students/seniors. Dinner: $45.
Dancing: $5 after 10 p.m. Info: www.ihousephilly.org or www.whitedogcafe.com.
Saturday, July 15
FOR THE KIDS
- PB&J: The Peanut Butter and Jams series continues
with Rebecca Frezza and Big Truck, who are celebrating the release
of their latest album, “Tall and Small.” 11:30 a.m. at
World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $10;
$7 for kids ages 1 to 12.
- FOLK TALES: The Renaissance Artist Puppet Company
presents “Folk Tales of Hispanic Origins.” 1 and 2:15 p.m.
at Morris Arboretum. Info: 215-247-5777 or www.morrisarboretum.org.
Wednesday, July 19
FOR THE KIDS
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WHATEVER, WHENEVER: The night is dedicated to Philadelphia
Freedom, with a slide show by Zoe Strauss, Philly stories and a screening
of the Mummers movie “Strut.” 7 p.m. at Institute of
Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St. Info: 215-898-7108 or www.icaphila.org.
Thursday, July 20
MUSIC
- INSTANT CLASSIC: Musician Allen Krantz plays an
evening of classical guitar. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Morris Arboretum. Info:
215-247-5777 or www.morrisarboretum.org.
Friday, June 21
PERFORMANCE
- TO THE MOON: The series Gate to Moonbase Alpha features
live music from Leafblower and Cars Will Burn, as well as video and
performance art. 8 p.m. at The Rotunda. Info: 215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org.
Wednesday, July 26
FOR THE KIDS
- LITTLE WONDER: See Wednesday, July 12. Today: The
Spice Route Ensemble. 10:30 a.m. at Penn Museum. Info: 215-746-6774
or www.museum.upenn.edu. $8; $5 children 5 to 17; free members/seniors/PennCard
holders. Series runs through Aug. 16.
MUSIC
- PERUVIAN TUNES: Renowned Afro-Peruvian singer Eva
Ayllón performs at 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400
or www.worldcafelive.com. $39 in advance; $44 day of show.
Friday, July 28
FILM
- ART ON WHEELS: Created by artist William Pope L.,
The Black Factory is an interactive art performance on wheels. 1 to
5 p.m. at ICA. Info: 215-898-7108 or www.icaphila.org.
Saturday, July 29
FOR THE KIDS
- PB&J: The Peanut Butter and Jams series continues
with Gustafer Yellowgold’s Wide Wild World. 11:30 a.m. at World
Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $10; $7 for
kids ages 1 to 12.
Wednesday, August 2
FOR THE KIDS
- LITTLE WONDER: See Wednesday, July 12. Today: The
Philadelphia Chinese Opera Society. 10:30 a.m. at Penn Museum. Info:
215-746-6774 or www.museum.upenn.edu.
$8 adults; $5 children ages 5 to 17; free members/seniors/PennCard
holders. Series runs through Aug.
16.
Saturday, August 5
FOR THE KIDS
- PB&J: The Peanut Butter and Jams series continues
with Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band. 11:30 a.m. at World Cafe Live.
Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $10; $7 for kids ages
1 to 12.
Wednesday, August 9
FOR THE KIDS
Thursday, August 10
FILM
- SWISS CINEMA: Swiss documentaries take center stage
in this film series. Tonight: The 2002 film, “Elisabeth Kübler-Ross:
Facing Death.” 7 p.m. at I-House. Info: 215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org.
$7; $5 students/seniors/members. Series continues through Saturday,
Aug. 12.
Friday, August 11
FILM
- SWISS CINEMA: See Thursday, Aug. 10. Tonight: “Thomas
Pynchon: A Journey Into the Mind of P.” 7 p.m. at I-House. Info:
215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org. $7; $5 students/seniors/members.
Series concludes Saturday, Aug. 12.
Saturday, August 12
SPECIAL EVENTS
- ART ON THE GREEN: A dance program featuring the
Tango, belly dancing and breakdancing. Noon to 3 p.m. on the 40th Street
Field, between Walnut and Locust streets. Info: 215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org.
FILM
- SWISS CINEMA: See Thursday, Aug. 10. Tonight: ěStorm in a C-Cup,î preceded by ěPoint of View.î 7 p.m. at I-House. Info: 215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org. $7; $5 students/seniors/members.
Wednesday, August 16
FOR THE KIDS
- LITTLE WONDER: See Wednesday, July 12. Today: Daria.
10:30 a.m. at Penn Museum. Info: 215-746-6774 or www.museum.upenn.edu.
$8 adults; $5 children ages 5 to 17; free members/seniors/PennCard
holders.
Saturday, August 26
EXHIBITS
- GLAMOR SHOTS: A show by Argentinean photographer
Annemarie Heinrich opens. Noon at Arthur Ross Gallery, 220 S. 34th
St. Info: 215-898-2083 or www.upenn.edu/ARG. Runs through Oct. 15.
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