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ALMANAC jan.23 weds1/23


january


Kids’ Chess Club at the Blackwell Library, 125 A. S. 52nd 7433.


St., at 4:30 p.m. 215-685-


Over the next four weeks, VIX Emporium and UCD will introduce you to some of the talented Philly-area artisans who are par- ticipating in the 30th Street Craft Market on February 9. Check out the UCD blog for a new, featured artist each day. universitycity. org


People Cooking And Eating Health (PEACH) workshop at the Haverford Library, 5543 Haverford Ave, at 5 p.m. 215-685-1964.


Play your favorite board games, or try a new one in the Teen Center in the Central Library’s Philbrick Hall, 1901 Vine St., at 3:30 p.m. 215-686-5322


Whenever we feel like it at the Kelly Writ- er’s House, 3805 Locust Walk, at 6 p.m. 215-746-POEM.


Workshop Wednesdays: Learn how to write a resume at the Central Library, 1901 Vine St., at 6 p.m. 215-686-5322.


january thurss1/24


Teen Workshop: Duck Tape Weaving at the Central Library, 1901 Vine St., at 3:30 p.m. 215-686-5322.


Rita Axelroth Hodges and Steve Dubb dis- cuss “The Road Half Traveled: University Engagement at a Crossroads” at the Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., at 5 p.m. 215- 898-5965.


Knit and Sip at the South Philly Library, 1700 S. Broad St., at 6:30 p.m. All levels welcome. Bring your own needles. Tea served. 215- 685-1866.


Basic Computer Training: patrons will learn how to create and save a document, edit and format text, copy and move text, write in different styles and sizes and correct spelling errors at the Central Library, 1901 Vine St., at 10:30 a.m. Tickets will be avail- able 30 minutes before class begins on the day of the class at the lobby desk in the Parkway Central Library. Space is limited to only 12 patrons, and tickets will be issued on a first come first served basis. Must have a library card from the Free Library of Phila- delphia. Instructors assume that patrons are comfortable using a keyboard and computer mouse. 215-686-5322.


january fris1/25


Come hang out and relax with other teens at the Free Library’s Teen Center in the Central Library’s Philbrick Hall, 1901 Vine St., at 3:30 p.m. 215-686-5322.


Haile Gerima will host the Philadelphia premiere of his film “Teza” at International House, 3701 Chestnut St., at 8 p.m. Set in Germany and Ethiopia, the film examines


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the displacement of African intellectuals through the story of a young, idealistic Ethiopian doctor named Anberber. $5-$8. 215-222-4201.


Folklorist Tim Eriksen leads shape note singing workshop at Studio 34, 4522 Baltimore Ave, at 7:30 p.m. Workshop registration: $5-$15: is available at the door and online at www.cross- roadsconcerts.org


january sats1/26


Tweens and teens will create bento boxes, a Japanese version of a takeout meal, by making rice balls, vegetable garnishes and other fun treats at the Blackwell Library, 125 A. S. 52nd St., at 2 p.m. 215-685-7433.


january suns1/27


Minas, a duo made up of talented vocalists, instrumentalists and composers Orlando Had- dad and Patricia King, will warm up this cold season with a journey through exciting and diverse Brazilian music at the Central Library, 1901 Vine St., at 2 p.m. 215-686-5322.


january mons1/28


Join presenter Barbara Pearl as she unfolds the sights, sounds and history of origami at the Haverford Library, 5543 Haverford Ave, at 4 p.m. 215-685-1964.


Opening Reception for the Eli VandenBerg exhibit: Objectifying Identity at the University of the Arts Gallery, 4226 Spruce St., from 6-8 p.m. A collection of prints & drawings, Ob- jectifying Identity investigates the personal stories contained in everyday objects. From the mundane to the personal, personal items hold a special significance that reflect a much broader portrait than a traditional depiction of the face and body. 215-382-7811.


Philadelphia City Paper staff writer Daniel Denvir will discuss the School District of Philadelphia’s restructuring plan that would close some public schools, and potentially privatize those that remain open as well as their blue collar workforce, at 11 a.m. at the Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square. 215-735-3456, www. phillyethics.org.


Screening of “Pride & Prejudice” at the Cen- tral Library, 1901 Vine St., at 9 a.m. Literary Salon of the novel at 5:30 p.m. 215-686-5322.


Teen Study Monday at the Central Library, 1901 Vine St., at 3:30 p.m. 215-686-5322.


january tuess1/29


Basic Computer Training: patrons will learn how to create and save a document, edit and format text, copy and move text, write in different styles and sizes and correct spelling errors at the Central Library, 1901 Vine St., at 10:30 a.m. Tickets will be avail- able 30 minutes before class begins on the day of the class at the lobby desk in the


Parkway Central Library. Space is limited to only 12 patrons, and tickets will be issued on a first come first served basis. Must have a library card from the Free Library of Phila- delphia. Instructors assume that patrons are comfortable using a keyboard and computer mouse. 215-686-5322.


Teen Tuesdays: Draw. Tell a Story/Design at the Central Library, 1901 Vine St., at 3:30 p.m. 215-686-5322.


Stories and Crafts at the Fumo Library, 2437 S. Broad St., at 2 p.m. 215-685-1758.


january weds1/30


Kids’ Chess Club at the Blackwell Library, 125 A. S. 52nd 7433.


St., at 4:30 p.m. 215-685-


Over the next four weeks, VIX Emporium and UCD will introduce you to some of the talented Philly-area artisans who are par- ticipating in the 30th Street Craft Market on February 9. Check out the UCD blog for a new, featured artist each day. universitycity. org


People Cooking And Eating Health (PEACH) workshop at the Haverford Library, 5543 Haverford Ave, at 5 p.m. 215-685-1964.


Play your favorite board games, or try a new one in the Teen Center in the Central Library’s Philbrick Hall, 1901 Vine St., at 3:30 p.m. 215-686-5322


Workshop Wednesdays: Learn how to write a resume at the Central Library, 1901 Vine St., at 6 p.m. 215-686-5322.


january thurss1/31


Fabric Fun at the Central Library, 1901 Vine St., at 3:30 p.m. 215-686-5322.


Knit and Sip at the South Philly Library, 1700 S. Broad St., at 6:30 p.m. All levels welcome. Bring your own needles. Tea served. 215-685- 1866.


february fris2/1


Come hang out and relax with other teens at the Free Library’s Teen Center in the Central Library’s Philbrick Hall, 1901 Vine St., at 3:30 p.m. 215-686-5322.


SOWN and the GrandFamily Resource Cen- ter are hosting workshops called Philly Fami- lies Eat Smart to increase healthy eating and physical activity for grandparent-headed families at the Blackwell Library, 125 S. 52nd St. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Registration is required. Please call Arlene Segal: 215-487-3000 ext. 11 for times and registration.


Walk in the Woods with two University City Artists Body: Exhibit of oil paintings by Philip Zuchman and Deborah Gross-Zuchman at Old City Jewish Art Center will be Feb.1, 2013


from 5-9 PM (First Friday) and Meet the Art- ists on Feb. 10 (snow date, Feb. 17) from 2-5 p.m. 119 N. 3rd


Street. 215-729-5376.


february sats2/2


Green Night Out at the Singapore Restau- rant, 1006 Race St. Professor Michael Nance will answer two important philosophical questions: “When Karl Marx stood Frederick Hegel back on his feet, did Hegel get dizzy?” and “What is the rational kernel lurking inside Hegel’s mystical shell?” Endless vegetarian buffet: $25. Seating is limited, please RSVP to the Green Party at 215-243-7103 and gpop@ gpop.org.


suns2/3 february


A Panel Discussion on how the prison/ industrial complex and death penalty con- tinue the abuse of African Americans which started with slavery at the Ethical House, 1906 Rittenhouse Square, at 2 p.m. 215- 735-3456.


Come celebrate Charles Dickens’ 201st birthday! You are invited to the annual Charles Dickens Birthday Party at Griffith Hall, USP, 43rdand Kingsessing Mall at 2 p.m. Dramatic readings ,music, party refresh- ments. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of Clark Park. Free. 215-222-2255.


mons2/4 february


Eradicating Global Networks of Trafficking: America’s Role in the New Emancipation at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, 1528 Walnut St, Suite 610, at 5:30 p.m. 215-686-5322.


Monday Poets: Michele Belluomini & Eliza- beth Bodien at the Central Library, 1901 Vine St., at 6:30 p.m. Free. 215-686-5322.


Stories & Crafts for kids at the Fumo Library, 2437 S, Broad St., at 2 p.m. 215685-1758.


tuess2/5 february


february weds2/6


Over the next four weeks, VIX Emporium and UCD will introduce you to some of the talent- ed Philly-area artisans who are participating in the 30th Street Craft Market on February 9. Check out the UCD blog for a new featured artist each day. universitycity.org


Penn Professor, Pulitzer Prize winning author Steve Hahn will discuss, “The Political Worlds of Slavery and Freedom” at the Penn Book- store, 3601 Walnut St., at 5:30 p.m. 215-898- 5965.


thurss2/7 february


Knit and Sip at the South Philly Library, 1700 S. Broad St., at 6:30 p.m. All levels welcome. Bring your own needles. Tea served. 215-685- 1866.


U Penn’s First Thursday Meeting at the Wal- nut Library, 40th


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