Theater

Beirut

Quince Productions presents a show about the Lower East Side of New York City becoming a quarantine zone for “positives,” through Aug. 28 at Shubin Theater, 407 Bainbridge St.; (215) 627-1088.

Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy

The animal-themed show blending circus elements and Broadway theatrics runs through Sept. 5 at Trump Taj Mahal’s Xanadu Theater, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; (609) 441-6150.

Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl

The Langhorne Players presents a contemporary and inspired look at the classic tale from Greek mythology in which Orpheus, a musician, falls in love with and marries an oak nymph named Eurydice, through Sept. 4 at Spring Mill Garden, 1118 Richboro Road, Tyler State Park, Newtown; (215) 860-0818.

Just Say Love

Quince Productions presents the romantic comedy centered on a young gay artist and a questioning construction worker, through Aug. 29 at Shubin Theater, 407 Bainbridge St.; (215) 627-1088.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Mauckingbird Theatre Company re-imagines Shakespeare’s classic as a gender-bending tale of modern love, through Sept. 12 at Randall Theater at Temple University, 2020 N. 13th St.; (215) 923-8909.

Philly Fringe Preview

Plays and Players presents a peek at some of the upcoming Philly Fringe productions, 8 p.m. Aug. 30, 1714 Delancey Place; (215) 735-0630.

Music

The Jonas Brothers

The pop group performs at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; (856) 365-1300.

The Celtic Tenors

The Irish band performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 27 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 136 N. Main St., Sellersville; (215) 257-3000.

Scissor Sisters

The out rock band performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; (610) 784-5400.

Tony Bennett

The singer performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; (215) 546-7900.

Dir En Grey and Apocolytica

The Japanese rock band and the classical-influenced metal band perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; (610) 784-5400.

Sugartown

The monthly show of female DJs and rockers features Misstallica (all female Metallica tribute band), Pet Primitive and Kitten Disaster, 9 p.m. Aug. 28 at Tritone Bar, 1508 South St.; (215) 545-0475.

Budweiser Superfest

An R&B lineup including Anthony Hamilton, Jaheim, Reheen DeVaughn and more perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; (856) 365-1300.

Animus

The international instrumental fusion band performs at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

Crosby, Stills and Nash

The rock band performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; (609) 317-1000.

The Cliks and Hunter Valentine

The out bands perform at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at The Record Collector, 358 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, N.J.; (609) 324-0880.

Exhibits

Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt

The Franklin Institute presents an exhibition of 150 artifacts from Egypt, through Jan. 2, 20th Street and the Parkway; (215) 448-1200.

Converted

Bambi Gallery presents an exhibition of sculptures by artist and hairstylist Julius Scissor, through Aug. 29, 1001 N. Second St., Suite 7; (267) 319-1374.

Ellis Island: Ghosts of Freedom

James A. Michener Art Museum presents an exhibition of photos featuring the New York Harbor through the lenses of Lewis Hines and Stephen Wilkes, through Oct. 10 in the museum’s Fred Beans Gallery, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; (215) 340-9800.

Fugitive Elements

AxD Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Vincent McLoughlin and Susanne Scherette King, through Sept. 4, 265 S. 10th St.; (215) 627-6250.

Gold Mountain

Marginal Utility presents an exhibition of bricolage sculptures by Abigail D. DeVille, through Sept. 25, 319 N. 11th St.; (917) 355-4487.

Inspiring Fashion: Gifts from Designers Honoring Tom Marotta

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of contemporary special-occasion and eveningwear, through Sept. 6, 26th Street and the Parkway; (215) 763-8100.

Juried Art Winners: McLean, Muller, Stroud

The William Way LGBT Community Center hosts an exhibition of the three winners of the fifth-annual Juried Art Competition — Kathy McLean, Elke Muller and Jeff Stroud — through Aug. 27, 1315 Spruce St.; (215) 732-2220.

Maker, Make, Made

The Clay Studio presents an exhibition of artwork by Ryan Greenheack, through Aug. 29, 139 N. Second St.; (215) 925-3453.

Out of the Wild

ArtStar Gallery hosts an exhibition of works featuring animal imagery, through Aug. 29, 623 N. Second St.; (215) 238-1557.

Pleasures and Pastimes in Japanese Art

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of costumes, masks and poetry exploring the ways in which leisure time was interpreted across all social classes in Japanese art, through fall, 26th Street and the Parkway; (215) 763-8100.

Scratched and Demented

Bambi Gallery presents an exhibition of paintings by Andrew Abbott, through Aug. 29, 1001 N. Second St., Suite 7; (267) 319-1374.

Sculpting Nature

The Center for Emerging Visual Artists presents an exhibition of works from Susan Benarcik, R. Noel Shaak and John Woodin, through Sept. 2, 1521 Locust St., lower level; (215) 546-7775.

Film

Wattstax

The documentary concert filmed in 1972 in Watts at the L.A. Coliseum is screened at 2 p.m. Aug. 29 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.

Memento

The drama from Chris Nolan is screened at 8 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888.

Yojimbo

Bryn Mawr Film Institute screens the Japanese film that inspired a number of Western films, 7 p.m. Aug. 31, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-9898.

Lawrence of Arabia

Bryn Mawr Film Institute screens the award-winning epic at 7 p.m. Sept. 1, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-9898.

Books

Lynn Miller

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

Diaspora Reading Group

The group meets to discuss the novel “Probation” by Tom Mendicino at 7 p.m. Sept. 1 at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; (215) 923-2960.

Women’s/Trans Reading Group

The group meets to discuss the novel “All About Love: New Visions” by bell hooks at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; (215) 923-2960.

Cabaret

Momma’s Variety Show

Comedian Dwayne Dunlevy and recording artist Andrew Suvalsky perform with other acts at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 28 at Harlans at The Nevermore, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; (215) 862-5225.

Drag Brunch

Drag queens and mimosas brighten your day at 11 a.m. Aug. 29 at Harlans at The Nevermore, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; (215) 862-5225.

The Schlapentickle Family Burlesque and Revue

The cabaret group performs at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St.; (215) 948-2115.

Etc.

Bill Cosby

The legendary comedian performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; (609) 317-1000.

Cocktails and Decadence

Sample drinks and desserts at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 31 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

The Harvest

The spoken-word open mic starts at 8 p.m. Sept. 1 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

Mark Curry

The comedian from the sitcom “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper” performs Sept. 2-4 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; (215) 496-9001.