Out & About: 6/22-6/29
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<b>SOUL SISTER:</b> R&B reigning diva Mary J. Blige brings the glamour to Atlantic City when she performs 8 p.m. June 29 at Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Ave. For more information or tickets, call 609-348-4411.
SOUL SISTER: R&B reigning diva Mary J. Blige brings the glamour to Atlantic City when she performs 8 p.m. June 29 at Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Ave. For more information or tickets, call 609-348-4411.
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<b>WE DON’T WANT TO WAIT:</b> Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Paula Cole performs a career-spanning set of songs 8 p.m. June 28 at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del. For more information or tickets, call 302-994-1400.
WE DON’T WANT TO WAIT: Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Paula Cole performs a career-spanning set of songs 8 p.m. June 28 at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del. For more information or tickets, call 302-994-1400.
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<b>MONSTERS OF ROCK:</b> Influential heavy-metal icons Iron Maiden and Alice Cooper (pictured) have teamed up for a summer tour that is set to tear the roof off the joint 7:30 p.m. June 29 at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. For more information or tickets, call 856-365-1300.
MONSTERS OF ROCK: Influential heavy-metal icons Iron Maiden and Alice Cooper (pictured) have teamed up for a summer tour that is set to tear the roof off the joint 7:30 p.m. June 29 at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. For more information or tickets, call 856-365-1300.
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<b>RISING AGAIN:</b> Antigone Rising, the all-female rock band with out members, is back in town to perform 8:30 p.m. June 22 at Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St. For more information or tickets, visit <a href="http://www.antigonerising.com">www.antigonerising.com</a> or call 215-928-0770.
RISING AGAIN: Antigone Rising, the all-female rock band with out members, is back in town to perform 8:30 p.m. June 22 at Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St. For more information or tickets, visit www.antigonerising.com or call 215-928-0770.
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Fri. 06/22

Jon McLaughlin

The acclaimed pianist performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

Gaslight Anthem

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

Antigone Rising

The rock band with out members performs 8:30 p.m. at Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St.; 215-928-0770.

Sat. 06/23

Theodore Fuller

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

Aziz Ansari

The comedian performs 7 and 10 p.m. at Kimmel’s Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

Jim Gaffigan

The comedian performs 7 and 10 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Faith Evans

The R&B singer performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.

Zombie Beach Party

Philly Zombie Crawl presents an event for the undead and the people who love them, 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

Comedy Cabaret Series starring Lawrence Owens, Hadiyah Robinson and John Moses

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

Beck

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

Sun. 06/24

Ledisi & Eric Benet

The R&B singers perform 7:30 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.

Mon. 06/25

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.

Spaceballs

The “Star Wars” spoof is screened 7:30 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.

Amelie

The 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. 06/26

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.

Some Like It Hot

The classic 1959 comedy film is screened 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

Dave Matthews Band

The rock band performs 8 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.

Wed. 06/27

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.

Book Club

“The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You” by S. Bear Bergman is discussed 7-8 p.m. at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.

Dave Matthews Band

The rock band performs 8 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.

Thu. 06/28

Kaskade

The electro-dance artist performs 7:30 p.m. at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 121 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-569-9400.

Paula Cole

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

Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show

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

Fri. 06/29

Holler!

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

Iron Maiden and Alice Cooper

The influential hard-rock acts perform 7:30 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.

Mary J. Blige

The R&B singer performs 8 p.m. at Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-348-4411.

The Jacksons

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

Burlesque Showcase

Sisters Nightclub gets down with the naughty entertainment 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.

John Oates

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

Opening

Orion Music + More

The music festival features performances by Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Arctic Monkeys, Modest Mouse, Volbeat and more, June 23-24 at Bader Field, 501 N. Albany Ave., Atlantic City, N.J.; www.orionmusicandmore.com.

Continuing

Angels In America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches

Wilma Theater presents the Tony Award-winning epic play through July 1, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824.

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.

A Grand Night for Singing

Walnut Street Theater presents Broadway’s tribute to the genius of Rodgers & Hammerstein through July 1 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

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

Tulipomania: The Musical

Arden Theatre Company presents the world premiere of a musical paralleling modern-day financial collapses with the tulip craze of 1636, through July 1, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-1122.

Closing

Animal Issue

The James Oliver Gallery presents a representational perspective of animal proportions featuring Lars Kremer, Emily Bowser, Alex Spinney and Jessica Nissen, through June 23, 723 Chestnut St.; 215-923-1242.

Etched in Skin on a Sunlit Night

InterAct Theatre company presents a drama exploring issues of racial and personal identity through June 24 at The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-568-8079.

Full House: A Series of Cabarets

Quince Productions presents nine cabarets with LGBT performers and content, through June 26 at Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St.; 215-923-0210.

Lucky Stiff

The Centre Theater presents the comedy following nerdy English shoe salesman Harry Witherspoon as he tries to win his multimillion-dollar inheritance by taking his dead uncle’s corpse to Monte Carlo for a final fun-filled vacation, through June 24 at the Montgomery County Cultural Center, 208 DeKalb St.; 610-279-1013 or www.thecentretheater.org.

The Marvelous Wonderettes

The 11th Hour Theatre Company takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their hoop skirts, through June 24 at The Skybox at The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St.; 267-987-9865.

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