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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.

Blood Thinners Protect Against Stroke, but at a Cost

Charles Pollack of the Perelman School of Medicine is mentioned for leading a study about reversing the effects of Pradaxa.

January 25, 2015 ・ From Philadelphia Inquirer