March 16-June 12, Representing Modern Japan: The Luber Collection of Art Books; a multi-lingual selection of over 1,000 volumes on Japanese art, art history and culture from the pre-modern period to the 1990s-an emphasis on 20th-century Japanese printing and other art forms will be on display in the Goldstein Family Gallery, Kislak Center for Special Collections, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library. See Exhibits.

Henri-Louis Dupray, Disturbance in Paris,1883, oil on canvas. Gift of Thomas W. Evans

Henri-Louis Dupray, Cheval Deferre, c. 1880, oil on canvas. Gift of Thomas W. Evans .

May 20-June 18, See Beyond, photography by Barbra Shotel–captures images that are different from what might be called “the ordinary” at the Burrison Gallery with a reception on May 22 from 4-6 p.m. See Exhibits.

Historic Preservation–Feats of Clay: Philadelphia Brick and Terra Cotta, the exhibit curated by Professor Frank Matero–traces the rise of the brick and terra cotta industry in Philadelphia at the Harvey and Irwin Kroiz Gallery, The Architectural Archives from April 29 through August 29 with a reception on April 29 at 5:30 p.m. See Exhibits.

The Pennsylvania-based Harrisburg Mandolin Ensemble returns to the Penn Museum to kick off the Summer Nights Concert Series, Wednesday, June 17. Photo courtesy of Harrisburg Mandolin Ensemble.

A native of São Paulo, Xande Cruz brings a combination of Afro-Brazilian rhythms with samples, funk guitars, bass, drums, horns, and vocals to the Penn Museum’s Summer Nights Concert Series on June 24. Photo by David Gehosky.

Harmony-loving Americana and folk artists Vulcans perform their modern Americana tunes in the Penn Museum’s Summer Nights Concert Series, July 1. Photo courtesy of Vulcans.

With Creole Zydeco and Cajun 2-steps, Zydeco-A-Go-Go returns to the Penn Museum’s Summer Nights Concert Series with a spicy gumbo of irresistible dance music on July 8. Photo: Penn Museum.

Named Jordan's “Musical Ambassadress,” Jordanian virtuoso Farah Siraj performs her original compositions, fusing influences of Middle Eastern music, flamenco, jazz, bossa, and pop, during her July 22 performance in the Penn Museum’s Summer Nights Concert Series. Photo by Ann Blake.

This band from Colombia joins the Penn Museum’s Summer Nights Concert Series on July 29, performing with a powerful rhythm and energy all their own. Photo courtesy of El Caribefunk.

Fusing Trinidadian Soca and Calypso with Latin jazz, reggae, salsa, and American top 40, Trinidelphia brings their unique sound to the Penn Museum’s Summer Nights Concert Series on August 12. Photo: Penn Museum.

Get ready to start singing along as this group travels back in time with favorite classic rock hits, performing in the Penn Museum’s Summer Nights Concert Series on August 19. Photo courtesy Undercover.

The Red Hot Ramblers, an authentic 1920s jazz ensemble in every way, bring red-hot syncopation, stompin' rhythms, and lyrical melodies to the Penn Museum’s Summer Nights Concert Series on August 26. Photo courtesy Red Hot Ramblers.

DO/TELL, the exhibit by Erin Bernard, Heather Hart, Rachelle Mozman and Akosua Adoma Owusu is on display at ICA from April 22-August 16. It concerns home and family constructed through the act of story-telling. See Exhibits.

Penn Museum Presents World Wonders Family-Friendly Programs Featuring Music, Dance, Storytelling and More Eight Wednesday Mornings July 1 through August 19 from 11 a.m.-noon. See Children's Activities.

Storyteller Michele Belluomini weaves tales from ancient Egypt (Photo: Penn Museum).

Storyteller Michele Belluomini weaves tales from ancient Egypt (Photo: Penn Museum).

World music performer Daria (Photos courtesy of the artist).

Middle Eastern percussionist Joe Tayoun  (Photos: Penn Museum).

Actor Seth Reichgott celebrates Greek mythology in his one-man show, Chariot of the Sun (Photo courtesy of the artist).

Native Trinidadian and steel pan performer Jeffery “J.R.” Moolchan (Photo courtesy of the artist).