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6.19

Astronomy Night

Join in on a community astronomy night, featuring panel discussions, networking with astronomers, and stargazing. The program is a component of the Simons Observatory group’s annual research meeting.

7:30p.m. - 10:00p.m.

David Rittenhouse Laboratory, 209 S. 33rd St.

6.20

Animus Concert

In sync with the new Middle East Galleries at the museum, Animus is an ensemble that combines the styles of Eastern Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Latin, and American music.

5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

6.21

Reelblack

Slought Curator Stephanie Renee facilitates a conversation with Mike Dennis and Daryl Debrest from Philadelphia-based film and video production company Reelblack, which makes and markets films about black lives. The talk focuses on capturing history in the moment, documenting Philadelphia's underground arts scene, and preserving culture. The conversation is sponsored by Slought and the Penn School of Social Policy and Practice.

7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Slought, 4017 Walnut St.

6.24

Maker Faire

The Philadelphia Mini Maker Faire, akin to show and tell for grown-ups, is a showcase event for makers of all disciplines.

10:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.

Pennovation Center, 3401 Grays Ferry Ave.

To Stop an Epidemic, Focus on the Vector. For School Shootings, That’s Guns and Bullets

In wake of the mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., Steven Berkowitz of the Perelman School of Medicine writes about gun violence as an epidemic and offers ways on how it can be stopped.

February 16, 2018 ・ From STAT News