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This weather makes us :/, but don't let the cold and the snow keep you from all the great events this week! We got film screenings, art with some musical accompaniment and free wine (!) all within the next few days. Check it out!

Philo Presents: Income Inequality in American Education Who: Philomathean Society When and where: Monday, 6 p.m.; Philo Halls (4th floor of College Hall) Why: Holger Sieg, J.M. Cohen Term Chair of Economics, will be giving a talk tomorrow on the income inequality present in American primary and secondary education and the policy reforms needed to address it. After his talk, a question-and-answer sesh will follow. Neat! We're in.

Battle of the Bands Who: Relay for Life When and where: Thursday, 9 p.m.- 2 a.m.; Blockley Pourhouse Why: If you're over 21 and have $5 and this Thursday night free, check out Relay for Life's Battle of the Bands. Music 'n drinx 'n so much more!

Art After 5: Ralph Peterson featuring the Curtis Brothers Who: The Philadelphia Museum of Art When and where: Friday, 5-8:30 p.m.; The PMA Why: As part of the PMA's ongoing Art After 5 series, jazz drummer Ralph Peterson and modern Latin jazz musicians the Curtis brothers will take center stage in the PMA's main all on Friday. Art! Drinks!  Music! What more could you possibly want?

Penn Glee Club's 150th Anniversary Show Who: Penn Glee Club When and where: Saturday, 7:30-9:30; Zellerbach Theater Why: 150 years is a long time to djinn-djo-djinn-djinn, and the Penn Glee Club is celebrating with a two-part show consisting of a comedic review and a survey of contemporary and classic songs. Kewl, dudez.

Eurocircle Wine Tasting and Film Screening Who: The International House of Philadelphia When and where: Saturday, 6 p.m., with movie screening starting at 7 p.m.; International House Why: The International House and Eurocircle will be holding a free (!) wine reception before a screening of the classic 1987 German fantasy film, Wings of Desire. Wine reception and a rad film? Count us in.

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