Through 9/4 Isaac Julien In celebration of the centennial, the Barnes has commissioned “Once Again . . . (Statues Never Die),” an immersive five-screen film installation by artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien. The work explores the close relationship of Dr. Albert C. Barnes, an early U.S. collector and exhibitor of African material culture, and Alain Locke, cultural theorist and “Father of the Harlem Renaissance." All Day 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Through 9/5 Summer of Swings Morris Arboretum presents Summer of Swings, a seasonal exhibit that invites guests to swing on 10 newly installed swings spread across 92 acres of the grounds. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave.
6/29 Music Night at The Rotunda Fire Museum presents the Uriol Korean Percussion Ensemble, a traditional Korean percussion ensemble led by Hyunjin Cha; Sing Slavic, a group of vocalists from all backgrounds that loves sharing Slavic folk songs; and Anna Young, an artist, composer, and performer for a night of music. This event is a fundraiser for the Abortion Liberation Fund of Pennsylvania. 7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St.
7/5 Rising Open Mic World Cafe Live partners with REC Philly to bring an evening of performers from every genre to step up to the mic. This month's featured artist is Karlia, an indie-soul singer/songwriter from Philadelphia who cultivates a modern R&B sound characterized by emotive lyrics, soft instrumentals, and distinct vocals. 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. The Lounge at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.
Sports ‘Faith over fear’ The Pennsylvania Regional Training Center teaches wrestling and life lessons to 240+ high school and college students
Campus & Community A celebration of the ‘resilient creativity’ of the Class of 2022 Penn’s 266th Commencement showcased graduates who Interim President Wendell Pritchett said demonstrated an “advanced ability to roll with the challenges.”
Campus & Community Class of 2023 celebrates Hey Day Marking their official senior status, it’s the first time the students have gathered as a whole since Convocation in 2019.
Campus & Community Ben Franklin: A voice from the past that speaks to our time At the 2022 Silfen Forum, Penn Interim President Wendell Pritchett chatted with filmmaker Ken Burns about his new two-part documentary on Benjamin Franklin.
