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Many Voices, Many Visions

Arrest of demonstrator in busy street

The Arthur Ross Gallery presents this exhibition of historical and contemporary images that reflect on issues of humanity, the environment, governance, justice, resilience, and social change. Forty-three works will be presented. Visitors should register in advance of their visit; 10 visitors will be allowed inside at all times.

10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Arthur Ross Gallery, 220 S. 34th St.

3.4

Thomas Kraines & Kinan Abou-afach

Celloists performing

Cellist Thomas Kraines of Daedalus Quartet joins cellist, oudist, and composer Kinan Abou-afach for a performance of original compositions and improvisations. A new work by composer Gene Coleman will also be premiered.

7:00p.m.

Virtual

3.8

Power of Haitian Women

Haitian women gathered at a market

For International Women's Day, the Center for Experimental Ethnography presents a screening of "Madan Sara: The Power of Haitian Women." The film tells the story of women working along the margins of the Haitian economy, selling essential goods. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion.

6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Virtual

3.11

HopeBoykinDance

Dancer making a pose

Former PHILADANCO dancer Hope Boykin makes her choreographic Philadelphia debut with "Redefine US, from the INside OUT.," about rethinking the ideas and words we use to describe ourselves. This is a live event performed on stage at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

7:00p.m.

Virtual

Announcement

All on-campus events have been canceled or postponed. Unless otherwise noted, all events listed are virtual.

Marian Anderson

Penn Libraries and Penn Alumni present a panel discussion about the lasting legacy of recitalist and civil rights figure Marian Anderson. Sandra Grymes, niece of Marian Anderson, will provide a special introduction. Penn Libraries is home to Anderson's collections.

For more information, visit alumni.upenn.edu.

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

5:00p.m.

Virtual

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