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Howie

HOWIE DOES IT

May 30 8:00pm

Several years after releasing his commercial breakthrough album, “Stop All The World Now,” singer and songwriter Howie Day breaks his silence with his long-awaited third studio album, “Sound the Alarm.” The album is a collection of the kind of emotionally resonant, melody-minded, pop-rock gems that have earned Day a legion of devoted fans. World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $20-$22.

David Sedaris

HUGH MORRIS

June 4 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Humorist, comedian, and author David Sedaris discusses his newest book, “Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls.” From the perils of French dentistry to the eating habits of the Australian kookaburra, learn about the absurdity and delight of a curious traveler’s experiences. Penn Bookstore. Info: 215-898-7595 or www.upenn.edu/bookstore.

Mariana

FROM GREEK ANAISTHASIA

June 4 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mariana N. Crumley, a lecturer in anesthesia at the Penn School of Veterinary Medicine, discusses “Down for the Count: The Science and Art of General Anesthesia in Horses” for the First Tuesdays Lecture Series, a free, educational lecture series for horse owners and enthusiasts. New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, Pa. Info: RSVP to Barbara Belt at 610-925-6500 or email beltb@vet.upenn.edu. Seating is limited.

Dirk

GUITAR HERO

June 6 8:00pm

Dirk Quinn is the guitarist for a high-energy funk/jazz/jam band based out of Philadelphia that travels throughout the United States and Canada. Utilizing nearly a decade of steady performing, Quinn has developed a unique and progressive style—one that appeals to a wide variety of music listeners, with fans ranging from jam band hippies to jazz snobs. World Cafe Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $12-$15.

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Event Listings

Microscope exhibit

SMALL WONDERS

March 14 9:00am - August 17 5:00pm

"Wonders of the Microscope" explores the revolution in observational science facilitated by the invention of the microscope in the late 1600s and emphasizes the many ways in which the microscope entered popular culture over the following centuries as a source of instruction and entertainment for a broad public. Displays include rare books, engravings, broadsides, colored images, and a selection of antique microscopes. Exhibit runs through Aug. 17, 2012. Kamin Gallery, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 1st Floor, 3420 Walnut St. Info: http://www.library.upenn.edu/rbm/.

"First Among Equals"

WORKS WELL WITH OTHERS

March 14 11:00am - August 12 6:00pm

“First Among Equals” considers the various modes that contemporary artists have developed to work with their peers and reach across generations. Contributions to the show include performance, publications, and curatorial projects that incorporate the work of other artists. Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 South 36th St. Info: 215-898-7108 or www.icaphila.org.

"The Happy Show"

GOODBYE GREY SKY, HELLO BLUE

April 4 11:00am - August 12 6:00pm

“The Happy Show” offers the experience of walking into graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister’s mind as he attempts to increase his happiness via mediation, cognitive therapy, and mood-altering pharmaceuticals. Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 South 36th St. Info: 215-898-7108 or www.icaphila.org.

Arthur Ross

AFRO-BRAZILIAN

April 7 12:00pm - July 29 5:00pm

“Samba Sessão” introduces viewers to the visual culture of African-descended people living in Brazil. The 15 paintings and four sculptures draw on different aspects of Afro-Brazilian life, from working in the fields to religious rituals and syncretic belief systems. Arthur Ross Gallery, 220 South 34th St. Info: 215-898-2083 or www.upenn.edu/ARG. Exhibit on display through July 29.

Maya

HERE COME THE LORDS

May 5 10:00am - January 13 5:00pm

“MAYA 2012: Lords of Time” leads visitors on a journey through the Maya’s time-ordered universe, expressed through their intricate calendar systems and the power wielded by their divine kings. Penn Museum, 3260 South St. Info: 215-898-4000 or www.penn.museum. Students: $16.50; children 6-12: $16.50; military (w/ID): $18.50; seniors (65+): $18.50; adults: $22.50. Exhibit on display through Jan. 13, 2013.

Dining Days

DINE OUT

July 12 (All day) - July 26 (All day)

From big-name chefs such as Jose Garces to hidden gems like Elena’s Soul Lounge, University City has some of the best restaurants in Philadelphia. Dining Days is a two-week discount dinner pre-fixe special taking place at approximately 30 restaurants in the University City area. Participating eateries offer a three-course set menu for three set prices: $15, $25, or $30. For more information on Dining Days, including a complete list of participating restaurants, visit www.universitycity.org.