AROUND THE ARTS

Celebrate the end of finals by gazing at some local exhibits, watching an award-winning movie or laughing at the Comedy Attic.

Thoughts, Things and Theories ... What is Culture?
When  9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 8
Where  Mathers Museum of World Cultures
More Info This new exhibit uses objects from around the world to explore two main themes: universal needs and life stages. Universal needs are demonstrated through replicas of a 1967 Bloomington ranch house and a multi-generational Nigerian compound in the same year. The exhibit also displays a Lakota cradleboard, a Japanese wedding kimono and more.

The Kid with a Bike
When  7 p.m. May 10-12 and 6:30 p.m. May 13
Where  IU Cinema
More info  Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, “The Kid with a Bike” is a story about an 11-year-old boy who is abandoned by his father and searches obsessively for his bicycle to preserve his last bit of hope in this symbol of their relationship. The movie is part of IU Cinema’s International Arthouse Series.

Urban Landscape: A Selection of Papercuts by Qiao Xiaoguag
When  10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, from now until May 27
Where  IU Art Museum
More info  Qiao is inspired by ancient Chinese archaeological material, music and scenes of contemporary life to create an exhibit of contemporary papercut designs. Qiao learned his craft from Chinese practitioners.

Dan Telfer at the Comedy Attic
When  8 p.m. May 10 and 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. May 11-12
Where  The Comedy Attic
More info  Chicago comedian, actor and writer Dan Telfer returns to the Comedy Attic to deliver more standup. He is also known for his CD “Fossil Record,” which was released in 2010.

— Jaclyn Lansbery