Black History Month Celebration
February is Black History Month and there are a variety of commemorative events--including stage and musical performances, health informational sessions, and food, films and games.
University of Pennsylvania Health System
(UPHS)
UPHS or University identification is required for all events. Call (215) 615-3353 for information.
8 Soul Food Lunch, Black Trivia Contest and Raffle; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; HUP Cafeteria.
16 Healthy Living: Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health; free health screenings; 10 a.m.-noon; Mezzanine level, Ravdin/Silverstein Buildings.
23 Gospelrama: Be Encouraged; 5-7 p.m.; Medical Alumni Hall, One Maloney Building.
International House African Film Festival
Co-sponsored by the Philadelphia Tribune. Tickets: $6.50; $5.50/students, seniors and I-House members. For group rates call (215) 895-6542. For more information and schedules, visit www.ihousephilly.org/.
Wednesday Feb. 21
Whirlwinds/Tourbillons; French w/English subtitles; 8 p.m.
Chikin Biznis; English; 8:15 p.m.
Thursday Feb. 22
Chikin Biznis; English; 10:30 a.m.
Aida Souka ; English; 8 p.m.
Barbecue-Pejo; Fon and French w/ English Subtitles; 8:30 p.m.
Friday Feb. 23
Barbecue-Pejo; Fon and French w/ English Subtitles; 10:30 a.m.
Konate's Gift/Le Truc De Konate; Dioula w/English subtitles; 8 p.m.
Bye-Bye, Africa; Chadian and English w/English subtitles; 8:30 p.m.
Saturday Feb. 24
Konate's Gift/Le Truc De Konate; Dioula w/English subtitles; 3 p.m.
Bye-Bye, Africa; Chadian and English w/English subtitles; 3:30 p.m.
Picc Mi; English; 8 p.m.
Aristotle's Plot; French & English w/ English subtitles; 8:15 p.m.
Sunday Feb. 25
Picc Mi; English; 3 p.m.
Aristotle's Plot; French & English w/ English subtitles; 3:15 p.m.
12th Annual Celebration of African Cultures:
February 17
11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; University Museum. Free w/ admission. Full schedules, descriptions and other information is available at www.upenn.edu/museum.
- African Rhythms Drum and Dance Troupe, 11:30 a.m.
- Women's Sekere Ensemble, noon & 2 p.m.
- Ballet Shango African Dance Theatre, 12:30 & 3:15 p.m.
- African-American Stilt Ballet, 1 p.m.
- The Philadelphia Zoo's "Zoo on Wheels", 1-3 p.m.
- Images of the Motherland, 1:30 p.m.
Penn Presents-Annenberg Center
For locations, tickets, prices and additional information, call (215) 898-3900 or visit www.PennPresents.org.
12 Fourscore and Seven Years Ago; a children's play about a runaway slave who escapes from Georgia via the Underground Railroad to Philadelphia, where his struggle for freedom continues; performed by ArtsPower National Touring Theatre; 10 a.m. & noon; Zellerbach Theatre; $6; co-sponsored by Dance Affiliates. Also February 13.
25 Boys Choir of Harlem; 3 p.m.; Zellerbach Theatre; $20, $25, $30. See February AT PENN.
Almanac, Vol. 47, No. 21, February 6, 2001