THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL: Out author and dancer Justin Hernandez hosts a reading from his new book “Inside the Vortex,” the story of one man’s journey through deception, abuse, addiction, sex and stripping, 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St. For more information, call 215-923-2960.
DOS NUMERO UNOS: Latin pop titans Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias team up for one of the hottest summer tours to blow through the area, performing 7 p.m. July 29 at Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. For more information or tickets, call 609-348-7000.
LADIES GET ‘MAD’: It’s rare to see two bad-ass female rock stars touring together, which is why we’re excited to see the Carnival of Madness tour featuring female-fronted hard-rock bands Evanescence and Halestorm among other all-guy counterparts like Chevelle. Things get loud starting at 6 p.m. Aug. 3 at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J. For more information or tickets, call 609-343-4000.
REALLY?: “Saturday Night Live” player Seth Meyers is sure to bring the funny when he performs 9 p.m. July 28 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J. For more information or tickets, call 609-317-1000.
The Unity Tour
311 and Slightly Stoopid perform 6:30 p.m. at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 201 S. Columbus Blvd.; 215-928-1234.
The Summerland Tour
The package tour features Everclear, Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Lit and Marcy Playground, 7 p.m. at Revel’s Ovation Hall, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 855-348-0500.
Dick Dale
The surf-rock icon performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5858.
Meatloaf
The rock singer performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
Sat. 07/28
Justin Hernandez
The author of “Inside the Vortex” hosts a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
The Original Wailers
The reggae band performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5858.
Seth Meyers
The comedian from “Saturday Night Live” performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Black Dynamite
A midnight movie fundraiser is held for Penn Jersey Roller Derby midnight at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Sun. 07/29
Westworld
The sci-fi film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
Animus: Philadelphia’s Belly Dance Spectacular
Things get shaken up 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias
The Latin pop superstars perform 7 p.m. at Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-348-7000.
The Smiths Social
The Smiths-themed dance party kicks off 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Mon. 07/30
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.
The Fantastic Mr. Fox
The animated movie is screened 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
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. 07/31
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.
Tana French
The Irish author of “Broken Harbor” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Kristin Hersh with James Maddock
The Throwing Muses founder performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Shark Week Kickoff with Discovery Channel’s premiere “Ultimate Air Jaws” Shark-themed programming is screened 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Wed. 08/01
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.
Helmet and The Toadies
The hard-rock bands perform 7:30 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Thu. 08/02
Queerly Reading
“Parrotfish” by Ellen Wittlinger is discussed 7 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
System of a Down and The Deftones
The hard-rock bands perform 7:30 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.
Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show
The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.
Fri. 08/03
Carnival of Madness
Evanescence, Halestorm and Chevelle perform 6 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
Wiz Khalifa
The rapper performs 8 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.
Frank Caliendo
The comedian performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Poltergeist
The horror film is screened 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
Opening
Dave Attell
The comedian seen on “Dave’s Old Porn” and “Insomniac” performs Aug. 3-4 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
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.
Crawl Space: The Attic Experience
The William Way LGBT Community Center hosts an exhibition of works from Philadelphia’s LGBT Youth Center, through Aug. 31, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
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 explores concepts in visual perception, through Aug. 5, 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 Aug. 26, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Closing
Bret Ernst
The comedian seen on “Weeds” performs through July 28 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
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.
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.
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