HOT & COLD: After our favorite synth-pop singer Robyn closes a night opening for Coldplay on their arena tour, she’ll spin a DJ set at Voyeur Nightclub 10 p.m. July 5, 1221 St. James St. For more information, call 215-735-5772.
STORMY WEATHER: The out singer-songwriter and musician Meshell Ndegeocello is back with her sexy and thought-provoking brand of R&B, funk, rock and whatever else inspires her on the road in support of her new album “Weather,” 8:30 p.m. July 6 at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del. For more information or tickets, call 302-994-1400.
LOOKING SHARP: The rock band Scissor Sisters is back with a new album, “Magic Hour,” and comes through Philadelphia to heat things up 8 p.m. July 5 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St. For more information or tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Toccarra Baguma and George Wilkinson, New York City, 2007.(Left)
Kerry Murdoch and Matthew Costello, Brooklyn, N.Y., 2007.(Right)
SAVE THE LAST DANCE: Philadelphia Museum of Art presents “Prom” an exhibition of photographs by Mary Ellen Mark depicting the teenage rite of passage, July 1-Oct. 28, 26th Street and the Parkway. For more information, call 215-763-8100. Photos: Mary Ellen Mark
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.; 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.
Sat. 06/30
Shawn Colvin
The singer-songwriter performs 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Sugar Town
The monthly show of lady DJs and rockers features performances by Betty Iron Thumbs, Bedroom Problems, Attia Taylor and Liz & The Lost Boys, 7:30 p.m. at Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St.; 215-291-4919.
Tenacious D
The comedic rock duo performs 7:30 p.m. at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 121 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-569-9400.
Brad Paisley
The country singer performs 8 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.
Crosby, Stills & Nash
The folk-rock group performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Tracy Morgan
Maybe he’ll say something stupid again, 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
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.
Sun. 07/01
Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent
The classic-rock acts perform 7 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Garrison Starr
The out singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Mon. 07/02
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.
Shaun of the Dead vs. Juan of the Dead
The two horror-comedy films are 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. 07/03
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.
Questlove presents Philadelphia Sound Konnoisseurs
Questlove, DJ J. Rocc, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Rich Medina throw down in advance of the July 4 celebration 9 p.m.-3 a.m. at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St.; livenation.com.
Wed. 07/04
Philly 4th of July Jam
Wawa Welcome America! Festival presents The Roots backing performances by Queen Latifah, Daryl Hall, Common, Joe Jonas and more, 7-11 p.m. at Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 20th Street to Eakins Oval; www.welcomeamerica.com.
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. 07/05
Scissor Sisters
The rock band with gay members performs 8 p.m. at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Robyn (DJ set)
The synth-pop star DJs at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St.; 215-735-5772.
Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show
The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.
Fri. 07/06
Jamie Foxx, Lavelle Crawford & Donnell Rawlings
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.
Opening
Coldplay & Robyn
The rock and pop artists perform 8 p.m. July 5-6 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 800-298-4200.
Influx
The James Oliver Gallery presents an exhibition by artist Joe Meiser June 30-Aug. 4, 723 Chestnut St., fourth floor; 215-923-1242.
Prom
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of photographs by Mary Ellen Mark, July 1-Oct. 28, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Yanni
The classical music star performs June 30-July 1 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
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.
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.
Closing
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.
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.
Tulipomania: The Musical
Arden Theatre Company presents the world premiere of a musical paralleling modern-day financial collapses with Holland’s tulip craze of 1636, through July 1, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-1122.
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