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Darwin Day

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Art & Archaeology

3260 South St.

Sun, 1 p.m., free

(215) 898-4000

www.museum.upenn.edu

Natural selection, origin of species, evolution --- do these phrases sound familiar to you? Perhaps you've managed to catch such words in between frequent catnaps in Biology 101. Whether you're a science nerd, an art history buff or a Wharton robot, you have undoubtedly heard of Darwin, the father of evolutionary theory. Penn's Museum of Art and Archaeology wants you to get down with your naturally-selected self in celebration of Charles Robert Darwin's 198th birthday. With everything from expert lecturers to plaster bone casts, Darwin Day is a party you don't want to miss. Rumor has it that Darwin himself will be on hand to read from his own books, eat birthday cake and play badminton, allegedly one of the world's most evolved games. Plus, you can add to your bookshelf by picking up a free copy of Darwin's Origin of Species. Free cake, badminton, and books - it's good to be on the winning end of evolution.

-Lauren Talman

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Festival

Philadelphia New Play Festival

Until Feb. 18, times & prices vary

www.theateralliance.org

If you're the type of person that must have the newest version of everything, then make sure to check out the first ever Philadelphia New Play Festival. Festival events include the world premier of nine plays at theaters all over the city, readings of 14 new plays and panels of playwrights and directors discussing their upcoming works. At 20 bucks, a festival pass saves you some serious moolah on performance tickets and restaurant bills at places like Fork, L2 and Astral Plane. For those desperately trying to plan something original for Valentine's Day, L2 is hosting The Wedding Consultant and offering special deals on tickets and dinner for the 14th. What's more romantic than watching a wedding gone awry, complete with angry lesbians and missing groom(s)? When you get lucky later for being so brilliant, remember us. Or would that be weird.?

-Sarah Cantin

they will beat your ass

Yo La Tengo

The Trocadero

1003 Arch St.

Sun, 8 p.m., $16.50

(215) 922-LIVE

www.yolatengo.com