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'Star Wars' Day at Franklin Institute

May the force be with you at the Franklin Institute's Star Wars Day. Show your Star Wars swagger and come dressed as your favorite movie character, see a huge Lego version of the Millennium Falcon space craft, and meet members of the Garrison Carida of the 501st Legion, a Star Wars costuming organization. They will be dressed in galactic fashion, and families can take selfies with their favorite hero or villain from the film series.

Star Wars Day at offers a Lego version of the Millennium Falcon, plus a legion of Stormtroopers from Garrison Carida. Franklin Institute
Star Wars Day at offers a Lego version of the Millennium Falcon, plus a legion of Stormtroopers from Garrison Carida. Franklin InstituteRead moreFranklin Institute
    by Monica Peters, For The Inquirer
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May the force be with you at the Franklin Institute's Star Wars Day.

Show your Star Wars swagger and come dressed as your favorite movie character, see a huge Lego version of the Millennium Falcon space craft, and meet members of the Garrison Carida of the 501st Legion, a Star Wars costuming organization. They will be dressed in galactic fashion, and families can take selfies with their favorite hero or villain from the film series.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. Admission: $19.95, $15.95 ages 3 to 11, free for members. Museum hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Information: 215-448-1200 or www.fi.edu.

Autism for African American Families

The Free Library of Philadelphia's Widener branch on Saturday will screen the two-part film Autism for African American Families, followed by a post-screening discussion.

The film features five families sharing their experiences battling stigmas, myths, and stereotypes about autism. The event will also have health-care resources for families with special-needs children.

1 p.m. Saturday, Free Library of Philadelphia Widener branch, 2808 W. Lehigh Ave. Admission: Free. Information: 215-685-9799 or www.freelibrary.org.

'Pinocchio' at Gratz College Theatre

Storybook Musical Theatre presents Pinocchio, a play based on the story by Italian children's author Carlo Collodi. Pinocchio follows the adventures of a wooden puppet who dreams of one day becoming a real life boy for his creator and father, Gepetto.

Can't make it this weekend? It returns July 18 to Gratz.

11 a.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Gratz College Theatre, 7605 Old York Rd., Melrose Park. Admission:

$12 for children, $14 for adults.

Information: 215-659-8550

or www.storybookmusical.org.

Contact Monica Peters at mpeters@phillynews.com.

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    Monica Peters, For The Inquirer