Fri. 07/13
B-52s

The awesomely campy alt-rock band with openly gay members performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Blue Man Group

The abstract musical trio performs 8 p.m. at Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Ave.; 609-348-4411.

Burlesque-a-pades

The Potani Sisters perform a burlesque show 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5858.

Sat. 07/14
Craig Stewart

The author of “Words Never Spoken” hosts a reading 5 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.

Def Leppard, Poison & Lita Ford

The ’80s rock acts perform 8 p.m. at Revel’s Ovation Hall, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 855-348-0500.

Roger Waters

The Pink Floyd mastermind performs “The Wall” 8 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way; 215-218-5100.

Sandra Bernhard

The out singer and comedian performs 8 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Atlantic City Hilton, Boston Avenue and The Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-347-7111.

July Arouse: The Hollywood Edition

The official QFest after-party kicks off 10 p.m. at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St.; 215-735-5772.

Sun. 07/15
Nona Hendryx

The R&B singer performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live Downstairs, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

Kate Miller-Heidke

The singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live Upstairs, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

Stevie Nicks

The rock singer performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Mon. 07/16
Groove Night

Local musicians join forces to bring the R&B, soul, jazz and funk, 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

Girl in a Coma

The punk band with LGBT members performs 8 p.m. at The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave.; 215-634-7400.

Shawn Mullins

The singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5858.

Lipstick Mondays

A weekly drag show featuring a changing roster of queens takes the stage 9 p.m. at The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 215-862-2081.

Tue. 07/17
Unlabeled: The Acoustic/Electric Open Mic for Up and Comers

Sign up and play, 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

Leelah James

The R&B singer performs a tribute to Etta James 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

Wed. 07/18
4W5 Blues Jam

Local musicians get down 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

The English Beat

The ska band performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5858.

Dumpsta Players in Bitchy Beach Burnout

The naughty performance troupe gets outrageous 10 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.

Thu. 07/19
Riot Fest

Punk and hard-rock bands like Refused, Promise Ring, Boy Sets Fire, August Burns Red and Gameface perform 6 p.m. at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 201 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-928-1234.

Steel Panther

The retro-glam hard-rock band performs 8 p.m. at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.

Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show

The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.

Fri. 07/20
Holler

The open-mic night starts 7 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.

Jill Sobule

The singer songwriter performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5858.

Santana

The rock guitarist performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Sleigh Bells

The rock group performs 8 p.m. at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 201 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-928-1234.

Seal

The singer performs 8 p.m. at Revel’s Ovation Hall, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 855-348-0500.

Kenny Loggins

The rock singer performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Dazed and Confused

The cult comedy is screened 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.

Opening
Blobfest 2012

Classic sci-fi horror films are screened July 13-15 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.

Get the Led Out

The Led Zeppelin tribute band performs July 14-15 at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5858.

Continuing
The Art of German Stoneware

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of stoneware ceramics from German-speaking centers in modern-day Germany and the Low Countries, through Aug. 5, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Collab: Four Decades of Giving Modern and Contemporary Design

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition that includes some of the finest examples of European, American and Japanese design, through fall, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen

The National Constitution Center presents an exhibition looking at The Boss’ entire career, with numerous items never before seen by the public, through Sept. 3, 525 Arch St., Independence Mall; 215-409-6895.

Influx

The James Oliver Gallery presents an exhibition by artist Joe Meiser through Aug. 4, 723 Chestnut St., fourth floor; 215-923-1242.

Interlude

Twenty-Two Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Melissa M. Bryant through Sept. 9, 236 S. 22nd St.; 215-772-1911.

On My Honor: 100 Years of Girl Scouting

The National Constitution Center presents an exhibition highlighting the history, contributions and traditions of Girl Scouts, including entrepreneurship, environmental awareness and civic engagement, through Dec. 31, 525 Arch St., Independence Mall; 215-409-6895.

The Philadelphia Photo Arts Center’s third annual photography competition and exhibition

Photographs of all subject matter, photographic techniques and processes are on display through Sept. 9, 1400 N. American St.; 215-232-5678.

Prom

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of photographs by Mary Ellen Mark through Oct. 28, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Ralph Eugene Meatyard: Dolls and Masks

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of works by the photographer and artist that explore concepts in visual perception, through Aug. 5, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Rockwell Kent — Voyager: An Artist’s Journey in Prints, Drawings and Illustrated Books

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of works by the famous printmaker and illustrator, through July 29, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Secret Garden

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition uniting works in fiber by Ted Hallman, Sheila Hicks and Jim Hodges, through the end of this month, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

VOX VIII

Vox Populi presents its eighth annual juried exhibition of emerging artists, through July 29, 319 N. 11th St., third floor; 215-238-1236.

The Writer’s Room

Arden Theatre Company presents a new play residency program culminating in a limited-run production, through July 15, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-1122.

Closing
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

Walnut Street Theater presents the story of the early rock ’n’ roll star through July 15, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

Greg Proops

The comedian seen on “Whose Line is it Anyway?” performs through July 14 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.