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5.21

Fantasy Quizzo

Exterior of World Cafe Live with signage

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.

7:00p.m.

World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.

5.22

An Unlikely Birth

Deborah Anzingher painting

Artist and Whitney Lauder Curatorial Fellow Deborah Anzingher leads guests through her sculpture, video, painting, and installation exhibit “An Unlikely Birth.” The exhibit tackles subjects ranging from the environment to human rights.

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

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

5.28

Whitman Vignettes

walt whitman on camden waterfront

In celebration of Walt Whitman's 200th birthday, Penn Libraries displays an exhibit that focuses on the poet's two decades spent in Philadelphia and Camden.

12:00a.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.

6.1

Ancient Alcohol

Group of people doing a cheers with beer

On this guided tour, a Penn biomolecular archaeologist explains objects related to ancient drinking culture, like a golden beer straw and one of the world's oldest wine jars.

3:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

NBC's Andrea Mitchell, Seven Others to Be Honored at Penn's 262nd Commencement

Penn alumna Andrea Mitchell, chief foreign affairs correspondent for NBC News and host of MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” will deliver the 2018 University of Pennsylvania Commencement address on Monday, May 14.

Media Contact Amanda Mott ・ May 3, 2018

Penn Honors MLK Through Annual Day of Service Jan. 15

・ January 3, 2018