The Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise and the Hare
Philadelphia International Children's Festival—30th Anniversary
The Ugly Duckling and The Tortoise and the Hare will be performed by Lightwire Theater/Corbian Visual Arts and Danceas part of the Philadelphia International Children's Festival at Annenberg Center's Zellerbach Theatre from May 1-3.See Children's Activities.
Me and My Shadow
Philadelphia International Children's Festival—30th Anniversary
The Patch Theatre Company will be performing Me and My Shadow, the fanciful escapades of a girl who finds a way to be friends with her shadow as part of the Philadelphia International Children's Festival on May 1-4 at Annenberg Center's Zellerbach Theatre. SeeChildren's Activities.
Simple Gifts
Philadelphia International Children's Festival—
30th Anniversary
The Cashore Marionettes will be performing Simple Gifts as part of the Philadelphia International Children's Festival on May 1-4 at Annenberg Center's Zellerbach Theatre. SeeChildren's Activities.
The Snail and the Whale
Philadelphia International Children's Festival—
30th Anniversary
The Snail and the Whale, a performance where a tiny snail longs to see the world and she hitches a ride on the tail of a humpback whale, will be performed as part of the Philadelphia International Children's Festival at Annenberg Center'sHarold Prince Theatre on May 1-3. See Children's Activities.
Snowflake
Philadelphia International Children's Festival—30th Anniversary
Gale LaJoye will be performing Snowflake, his one-man silent comedy for all ages as part of the Philadelphia International Children's Festival at Annenberg Center's Harold Prince Theatre from May 2-4. SeeChildren's Activities.
We Shall Not Be Moved: The Hip H'opera Project
Philadelphia International Children's Festival—
30th Anniversary
We Shall Not Be Moved: The Hip H’opera Project, a marriage of hip-hop and classical music will be performed as part of the Philadelphia International Children's Festival at Annenberg Center's Zellerbach Theatre on May 2. See Children's Activities.
Pyramids, Mummies, Cleopatra and Tutankhamun: Recent Discoveries and Insights
Penn Museum
On May 3, Zahi Hawass, the Egyptian archaeologist, will be lecturing on Pyramids, Mummies, Cleopatra and Tutankhamun: Recent Discoveries and Insights at the Penn Museum. SeeTalks.
Skin: Totem and Tattoo
Slought
Skin: Totem and Tattoo, the curatorial and anthropological explorations about the boundary between self, world and society will be on exhibit at Slought from May 6-June 20. SeeExhibits.
MOMIX
Annenberg Center
MOMIX, the dancer-illusionist company will be performing at Annenberg Center's Zellerbach Theatre from May 8-11. SeeOn Stage.
The Secret of Kells
International House
The Secret of Kells will be shown as a family matinee at International House on May 10. SeeChildren's Activities.
Nature Light Images Burrison Gallery
Nature Light Images is a show by Daniel Chung at the Burrison Gallery. It runs now through May 20. SeeExhibits.
Small Threads
Burrison Gallery
Small Threads, photographs of hand-built environments illustrating human relationships by Dana McElroy will be on display at Burrison Gallery from May 21 through June 27. See Exhibits.
Brought to Light: The Houses of Louis KahN
Kroiz Gallery
(above) Enjoy Brought to Light: The Houses of Louis Kahn at the Kroiz Gallery now through May 23. See Exhibits.
Summer Garden Railway
Morris Arboretum
Summer Garden Railway, landmarks created from natural materials will be on display at the Morris Arboretum from May 24 through September 1. The grand opening will be on May 24 form 1-3 p.m. and will include children’s activities and free ice cream. SeeExhibits and Special Events.
From Rio to Brotherly Love
International House
From Rio to Brotherly Love is a show by Daniel Gafanhoto at International House that will run through June 28. See Exhibits.
Residents’ Art Show
International House
Residents’ Art Show is a show at International House that will run through June 30. See Exhibits.
On the Wings of Eagle and Raven:
Tlingit and Haida Traditions
Arthur Ross Gallery
On the Wings of Eagle and Raven: Tlingit and Haida Traditions is a curatorial seminar celebrating Tlingit and Haida people that runs through July 27 at Arthur Ross Gallery. See Exhibits.
Tomorrow Never Knows: The Beatles in Text and Image Kamin Gallery Van Pelt-Dietrich Library
(above) Tomorrow Never Knows: The Beatles in Text and Image is a new exhibit on display at the Kamin Gallery on the first floor of Van-Pelt Dietrich Library, through August 11. See Exhibits.
April exhibits opening at
morris arboretum
Exhibits at the Morris Arboretum include Home Tweet Home, running through September 1 and Birds in Their Habitats: Images from the Academy of Natural Sciences, running through October. SeeExhibits.
Sacred Spaces: The Photography of Ahmet Ertug
Penn Museum
Kariye Camii in Istanbul, Turkey. Sacred Spaces: The Photography of Ahmet Ertug is open at the Penn Museum. See Exhibits.
the history of nursing as seen through the lens of art carol ware lobby, fagin hall
The HUP Nursing Alumni Association commissioned artist Kathleen Shaver, HUP’76, to create an art installation to honor the history and legacy of 125 years of nursing at the University of Pennsylvania. More information here. See Exhibits.
AUDOBON'S BIRDS OF AMERICA
VAN PELT-DIETRICH LIBRARY
This permanent exhibit at Van Pelt-Diectrich Library is devoted to the display of John James Audubon's Birds of America (1827-38). Penn's double elephant folio set of the Birds was a gift by Edwin H. Vare, Jr. in 1957-59. The page opens from the volume on display will be changed on the second Wednesday of every month. This photo is courtesy of the Penn Libraries. SeeExhibits.
Human evolution: THE FIRST 200 Million Years
Various fossils on display at the Penn Museum's ongoing exhibit Human Evolution: The First 200 Million Years. Visitors have an opportunity to engage with a variety of multi-media programs, as well as view and touch more than 100 casts of fossil bones from primate and human evolutionary records. This photo is courtesy of the Penn Museum. See Exhibits.
