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Wednesday, Feb. 27

LECTURE


Year of Proof Lecture: 
Robert Wittman
FBI agent Robert K. Wittman was instrumental in the creation of the FBI’s National Art Crime Team, rescuing the work of masters such as Goya, Rembrandt and Rodin from the hands of thieves. Tonight, Wittman reads and discusses his bestselling memoir, Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World’s Stolen Treasures. 6pm. Free. Penn Museum, 3260 South St. penn.museum


DANCE


Parsons Dance
The 10 contemporary dancers of the Parsons Dance Company will execute the fresh choreography of their Artistic Director, David Parsons. Since 1985, they have toured 32 weeks a year to more than 350 cities. Catch them while they’re in town tonight. 7:30pm. $20-$25. Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St. 215.898.3900. pennpresents.org


LECTURE


Marina Zurkow
Multimedia artist and Guggenheim fellow Marina Zurkow will speak openly about her life’s work. Through the mediums of video, multi-screen computer pieces, and interactive pieces she perpetually poses the question: “How do humans relate to the world around them?” 5:45pm. Free. Annenberg Hall, 2020 N. 13th St. temple.edu


DAY TRIPS, EXCURSIONS & OCCURRENCES HAPPENING OUTISIDE THE CITY

STYLE


Pink The Runway 
Fashion Show 2013

This innovative fashion show seeks to transcend the “standards” of fashion and express the statement, “style has no size,” featuring both regular and plus-sized models. The evening will offer free-mini makeovers, a vendor showcase for men and women, and a unique blend of New York and Philadelphia Independent Brands and Designers. Sat., Feb. 23, 6pm. $40. Dance Fusion Performance Center. 467 Conchester Highway. 347.863.4755. dancefusionpc.com


MUSIC


Justin Guarini

Justin Guarini provides the entertainment for the evening at The Media Theatre’s Annual Gala with the goal 
of raising funds for the professional 
music theatre. The evening will include live and silent auctions, and a meet and greet with the “American Idol” and Broadway star. Sat., Feb. 23, 8pm. $50. The Media Theatre, 104 E. State Street 610.891.0100. mediatheatre.org


TELEVISION


Oscar Viewing Party 
at Revel

Revel is going all out to throw an Oscar viewing party, complete with a red carpet, gold statuette, and two huge movie theater size projection screens for watching Hollywood’s Big Night Out. Sip Best Picture nominee-inspired cocktails while engaging in Movie Awards trivia, or, opt to try your luck in the Winners Pick contest, where all correct entries have the
chance to win an overnight stay 
at Revel. Sun., Feb. 24, 7pm. Free. 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ. 609.572.6488. revelresorts.com


FOOD & DRINK


Taste of Atlantic City 
Restaurant Week 
Preview Event

This exclusive preview event will offer delicacies from some of the top area restaurants and will feature “tasting portions” of specialty items created solely for this decadent event. Admission includes the tasting and live music, and all the proceeds will benefit the Community FoodBank of NJ/Southern Branch and other charities in the area. Tues., Feb. 28, 6:60pm. $35. Atlantic City Country Club. One Leo Fraser Drive. Northfield, NJ. 609.236.4411. accountryclub.com

Calendar compiled by Michael Brady, 
Jessica Foley, Lindsay Kenney, Caroline 
Newton and Anthony Trivelli.