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6.19

Quotidian Pasts Tour

Man in suit examining archaeological objects from Africa

Assistant Curator Meg Onli leads a tour of the “Colored People Time: Quotidian Pasts” exhibit, providing context, offering background on the curatorial process, and pointing out key elements of the exhibition. The exhibit examines the history of commodifying and collecting objects and culture from Africa.

6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.

Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St.

6.21

Mindfulness at the Museum: Meditation

Sandi raising her hands

Holistic practitioner Sandi Herman hosts a meditative drop-in session that focuses on deep breathing and ends with a walk through the galleries.

12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.

Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St.

6.29

Queen of Diamonds

People gambling at a casino table

The Nina Menkes-directed film “Queen of Diamonds” is re-released as a 4K restoration, following a Blackjack dealer and juxtaposes the bright lights of Las Vegas with dark deserts just outside it.

7:00p.m.

Lightbox Film Center, 3701 Chestnut St.

7.9

Poetry Reading

Penn Book Center

Linda Elkin, Kasey Jueds, and J.C. Todd read their poetry. Each writer has been published several times; Jueds, who lives in Philadelphia is the author of “Keeper,” and Todd is the author of “The Damages of Morning.”

6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m.

Penn Book Center, 130 S. 34th St.

Exterior of World Cafe Live with signage

Fantasy Quizzo

Johnny Goodtimes hosts this fantasy-themed quizzo that trots out trivia questions about “Game of Thrones” and “The Lord of the Rings.” Teams may be as large as eight people. Dark Side Burlesque will perform in between rounds of trivia.

For more information, visit worldcafelive.com.

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

7:00p.m.

World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.

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