THE KING & QUEEN OF NEW SOUL: The only thing more spectacular than seeing Mary J. Blige for R&B enthusiasts is having D’Angelo perform as her opening act. The latter has been lying low since his “Voodoo” album, which dropped in 2000. Watch the two set the stage on fire 7 p.m. at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave. For more information, call 215-546-7900.
LOUD & PROUD: Out singer-songwriter k.d. lang is back in the area to tear things up with her backing band, Siss Boom Bang, performing 9 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J. For more information, call 609-317-1000.
REAL TALK: TV commentator, inspirational speaker and author Keith Boykin is former special assistant to President Bill Clinton and the editor of “For Colored Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Still Not Enough: Coming of Age, Coming Out and Coming Home,” a book addressing longstanding issues of sexual abuse, suicide, HIV/AIDS, racism and homophobia in the African-American and Latino communities. Boykin hosts a discussion about the new book 5:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St. For more information, call 215-923-2960.
SAX YOU UP: Out Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz brings the sweet sounds of jazz to Philadelphia when he performs 8 p.m. Aug. 23 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave. For more information or tickets, call 215-572-7650. Photo: Greg Allen
Linkin Park and Incubus
The rock bands perform 6:30 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.
Open Mic
Anyone wanting to read or perform can sign up at 6:40 for the open mic at 7 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
My Morning Jacket
The alternative-rock band performs 7:30 p.m. at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 215-546-7900.
Jagged Edge and Dru Hill
The R&B groups perform 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
Marc Anthony
The Latin pop singer performs 8 p.m. at Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; 609-348-7000.
Robert Klein
The comedian performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5858.
MST3K: Cave Dweller
Another bad sci-fi film gets savaged by sarcastic robots 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
Sat. 08/18
A Penny for Your Thoughts
A guided discussion on all issues that impact lesbian, bisexual and questioning women, 4-7 p.m. at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
Train
The rock band performs 8 p.m. at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 215-546-7900.
’80s Live Music Dance Party
Hit the floor 8:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Keith Sweat
The R&B singer performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
An Acoustic Tribute to the Music of Jerry Garcia
The Michael Morrow Band celebrates the music of the Grateful Dead 10:30 p.m. at Tin Angel; 20 S. Second St.; 215-928-0978.
Sun. 08/19
The Best Man
The 1964 film based on the Gore Vidal play is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
PGMC Chorus Auditions
The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus will conduct auditions for new members for its 2012-2013 season, 4-6 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2111 Sansom St.; email auditions@pgmc.org to schedule an audition time slot.
Trespass America Tour
Metal bands Five Finger Death Punch, Killswitch Engage, Trivium and more perform 5 p.m. at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 443 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-928-1234.
Mon. 08/20
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.
Hunger Games
The hit action film 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. 08/21
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.
American Idols Live
This year’s crop performs 8 p.m. at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Saint Misbehavin’ — The Wavy Gravy Movie
The film is screened 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Wed. 08/22
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.
Thu. 08/23 Dave Koz
The out jazz saxophonist performs at 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Fri. 08/24
Keith Boykin
The editor of “For Colored Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Still Not Enough: Coming of Age, Coming Out and Coming Home” hosts a reading at 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Cage Fury Fighting Championships
Watch ’roid cases beat the crap out of each other 7 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Continuing
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.
Cy Twombly: Sculptures
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of works from the Swiss sculptor, through March 2013, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Gauguin, Cézanne, Matisse: Visions of Arcadia
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring classic artists’ visions of paradise, through March 2013, 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.
Interlude
Twenty-Two Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Melissa M. Bryant, through Sept. 9, 236 S. 22nd St.; 215-772-1911.
Much Ado About Nothing
Mauckingbird Theatre Company presents the gay interpretation of the Shakespeare play, through Sept. 1 at Off Broad Street Theater, 1363 Sansom St.; 215-923-8909.
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.
Presidential Artifacts
The National Constitution Center presents an exhibition of artifacts from collections around the country, 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.
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
Cymbeline
One of Shakespeare’s later romantic tragedies is directed by David O’Connor through Aug. 19 at The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre, 2111 Sansom St.; 215-496-800.
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