Out & About: July 6-13
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<b>READY TO ROCK (LOBSTER)!:</b> Our favorite awesomely campy alt-rock band, The B-52s, are back performing a rare general-admission show so everybody can shake their ass to the classic songs, 8 p.m. July 13 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J. Squeeze is the opening act. What are you waiting for? For more information or tickets, call 609-317-1000.
READY TO ROCK (LOBSTER)!: Our favorite awesomely campy alt-rock band, The B-52s, are back performing a rare general-admission show so everybody can shake their ass to the classic songs, 8 p.m. July 13 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J. Squeeze is the opening act. What are you waiting for? For more information or tickets, call 609-317-1000.
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<b>21ST CENTURY VOX:</b> Vox Populi presents VOX VIII, its eighth annual juried exhibition of emerging artists including works by Lisa Fairstein (“Rolling Monochrome,” pictured), through July 29, 319 N. 11th St., third floor. For more information, call 215-238-1236.
21ST CENTURY VOX: Vox Populi presents VOX VIII, its eighth annual juried exhibition of emerging artists including works by Lisa Fairstein (“Rolling Monochrome,” pictured), through July 29, 319 N. 11th St., third floor. For more information, call 215-238-1236.
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<b>UN-CRUEL SUMMER:</b> She might be best known as an animal activist and the mastermind behind Lilith Fair these days, but singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan is back on the road doing what made her famous: performing, 7:30 p.m. July 8 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J. For more information or tickets, call 609-317-1000.
UN-CRUEL SUMMER: She might be best known as an animal activist and the mastermind behind Lilith Fair these days, but singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan is back on the road doing what made her famous: performing, 7:30 p.m. July 8 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J. For more information or tickets, call 609-317-1000.
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<b>THE AMAZING SILVERMAN:</b> Comedian and TV personality Sarah Silverman is bringing her sassy and provocative brand of comedy to the area when she performs 8 p.m. July 7 at Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Ave. For more information or tickets, call 609-348-4411.
THE AMAZING SILVERMAN: Comedian and TV personality Sarah Silverman is bringing her sassy and provocative brand of comedy to the area when she performs 8 p.m. July 7 at Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Ave. For more information or tickets, call 609-348-4411.
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Fri. 07/06
Guys Night Out: First Friday Art Gallery Crawl

The monthly group of GBT men meets 5:30 p.m. at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; RSVP to pblore@waygay.org or 215-732-2220.

Jamie Foxx, Lavelle Crawford & Donnell Rawligs

The comedians perform 8 p.m. at Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Ave.; 609-348-4411.

Meshell Ndegeocello

The out singer-songwriter performs 8:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

Bob Saget

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

UZO performing Led Zeppelin’s “Houses of the Holy” The rock trio performs 9 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

Sat. 07/07 Robert Lennon

The author of “The Miles” hosts a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.

MxPx

The punk band’s 20th-anniversary tour comes through town 7:30 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

James Taylor

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

Fuel

The rock band performs 9 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.

The Romantics

The new-wave rock band performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

An Evening with FURTHER

The jam-band luminaries like Phil Lesh, Bob Weir and more perform 7:30 p.m. at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 215-546-7900.

Sarah Silverman

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

Billy Gardell

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

Sun. 07/08

Dr. Goldfoot and The Bikini Machine

The campy 1965 Vincent Price film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.

Sarah McLachlan

The singer-songwriter performs 7:30 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Mon. 07/09 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.

American Psycho

The noir-ish thriller film is screened 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

First Person StorySlam

Local spoken-word artists get it on at 8:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

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. 07/10
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.

Sevendust

The hard-rock band performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.

Wed. 07/11 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.

Diaspora

The group discusses “Lake Overturn” by Vestal McIntyre, 7 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.

The Scorpions and Tesla

The rock bands perform 7:30 p.m. at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 215-546-7900.

Thu. 07/12 Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show

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

Fri. 07/13 B-52s

The awesomely campy alt-rock band with queer 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.

Opening
Crawl Space: The Attic Experience

Three classical music ensembles perform 5 p.m. at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.

Greg Proops

The comedian seen on “Whose Line is it Anyway?” performs July 12-14 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.

Interlude

Twenty-Two Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Melissa M. Bryant, July 13-Sept. 9, 236 S. 22nd St.; 215-772-1911.

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

Photographs of all subject matter, photographic techniques and processes are on display July 13-Sept. 9, 1400 N. American St.; 215-232-5678.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 explores 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 July, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

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
Chad Daniels

The comedian performs through July 7 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.

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