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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

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.

"Resolved" exhibit

LET THERE BE LIGHT

August 27 9:00am - February 24 5:00pm

Type “God” into Google and you’ll get nearly 2 billion search results. God even has His (or Her) own (unverified) Twitter feed. But despite the sophisticated arguments postulated by believers and non-believers, God’s existence remains in dispute. For Penn’s 2012-13 “Year of Proof,” the Rare Book & Manuscript Library presents “Resolved? God Does Not Exist,” a small exhibition selected from the Library’s primary source collections that shows examples of individual works that attempt to prove or disprove the existence of God. The exhibit, which runs through Feb. 24, 2013, is on display on the first floor of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 3420 Walnut St, next to the Information Desk. For more information, call 215-898-7088 or email rbml@pobox.upenn.edu.

Lesley Hass "Paper" exhibit

PAPER TRAIL

September 4 9:00am - February 15 5:00pm

The Rare Book & Manuscript Library presents a show from Philadelphia native Lesley Haas, “Paper: A Deckled Edge.” The signature of Haas’ work is the use of natural fibers and pigments from various parts of the world, which blend the characteristics of the fibers with different elements of style. Kamin Gallery, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 1st floor, 3420 Walnut St. Info: http://www.library.upenn.edu/exhibits/. The exhibit is on display through Feb. 15, 2013.

Jeremy Diller

PENN & DELLER

September 19 6:30pm - December 30 5:00pm

Attend the opening night of “Jeremy Deller: Joy in People,” the first mid-career survey of this unpredictable and vibrant artist. The exhibit features almost all of Deller’s major works to date, including installations, photographs, videos, performance works, and sound pieces. Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St. Info: 215-898-7108 or www.icaphila.org. The exhibit is on display through Dec. 30.

9 Perspectives

PENN PICS

November 9 10:00am - January 27 5:00pm

“9 Perspectives on a Photography Collection” mines the extensive photography holdings in Penn’s art collection. Gabriel Martinez, senior lecturer in PennDesign, is guest curator. Since September 2011, he and collections manager Heather Gibson have surveyed and documented every photograph in the University collection. Arthur Ross Gallery, 220 South 34th St. Info: 215-898-2083 or www.upenn.edu/ARG. Exhibit on display through Jan. 27, 2013.

HIV PREVENTION

November 16 12:00pm - 1:30pm

William H. Dow, a professor of health economics at the University of California, Berkeley’s School of Public Health, discusses “Evaluating Conditional Cash Transfers to Prevent HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Tanzania: 1-Year Post-Intervention Follow-Up” for a LDI Research Seminar. Colonial Penn Center Auditorium, 3641 Locust Walk. Info: 215-898-5611 or www.ldi.upenn.edu. Registration is required.

DANGERS OF AUSTERITY

November 16 12:30pm - 2:00pm

Mark Blyth, a professor of international political economy at Brown University, discusses “The Political Theory of Austerity: History of a Dangerous Idea” for the Penn Social Science & Policy Forum. College Hall, Levy Park, Room 205. Info: 215-573-4881 or email penn-sspf@sas.upenn.edu.

Spellbound

S-P-E-L-L-B-O-U-N-D

November 16 8:00pm

Dance Celebration continues its 30-year tradition of presenting the next great dance company with the North American debut of Spellbound Dance Company. Boasting a striking and unmistakably exquisite style, this Italian company exudes an intoxicating combination of class, grace, technique, and physical beauty. Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St. Info: 215-898-3910 or www.pennpresents.org. $35, $45, $55. Additional performance on Nov. 17.