BASS-IC INSTINCTS: The legendary funk bass player Bootsy Collins made a name for himself in groups like Parliament Funkadelic and Dee-Lite, as well as a solo artist. Catch the spacey musician when his mothership lands 8 p.m. June 15 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. For more information or tickets, call 215-572-7650.
LADY SINGS THE BLUES: Grammy-winning blues guitarist Bonnie Raitt comes to Philly touring to support her new album, “Slipstream,” with special guest gospel legend Mavis Staples, performing 8 p.m. June 16 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. For more information, call 215-790-5800.
![<b>COMEDY’S NIGHT OUT:</b> Comedian Jess Carpenter hosts the Gay Pride edition of his monthly Comedian Deconstruction show, featuring out performers Julia Scotti (from top), Alejandro Morales, James Bradford and improv team Malone, 7:30-10:30 p.m. June 21 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St. For more information or tickets, call 215-592-0656 or visit <a href="http://www.comediandeconstruction.com">www.comediandeconstruction.com</a>.](http://matchbin-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/public/sites/357/assets/E963_PGN_Pick__3__comedy.jpg "<b>COMEDY’S NIGHT OUT:</b> Comedian Jess Carpenter hosts the Gay Pride edition of his monthly Comedian Deconstruction show, featuring out performers Julia Scotti (from top), Alejandro Morales, James Bradford and improv team Malone, 7:30-10:30 p.m. June 21 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St. For more information or tickets, call 215-592-0656 or visit <a href="http://www.comediandeconstruction.com">www.comediandeconstruction.com</a>.")
COMEDY’S NIGHT OUT: Comedian Jess Carpenter hosts the Gay Pride edition of his monthly Comedian Deconstruction show, featuring out performers Julia Scotti (from top), Alejandro Morales, James Bradford and improv team Malone, 7:30-10:30 p.m. June 21 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St. For more information or tickets, call 215-592-0656 or visit www.comediandeconstruction.com.
![<b>ROCK ON:</b> BRAT Productions presents “SAGA: The Rock Opera,” June 20-23 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St. The rock ’n’ roll theater spectacle stars out actor Erik Ransom, who wrote, composed and developed this workshop performance, channeling the synth-pop sound of the ’80s as well as Nordic mythology and Wagnerian opera. For more information or tickets, visit <a href="http://www.BRATproductions.org">www.BRATproductions.org</a> or <a href="http://BRATproductions.ticketleap.com">BRATproductions.ticketleap.com</a>.](http://matchbin-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/public/sites/357/assets/CJR8_PGN_Pick_4_SAGA.jpg "<b>ROCK ON:</b> BRAT Productions presents “SAGA: The Rock Opera,” June 20-23 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St. The rock ’n’ roll theater spectacle stars out actor Erik Ransom, who wrote, composed and developed this workshop performance, channeling the synth-pop sound of the ’80s as well as Nordic mythology and Wagnerian opera. For more information or tickets, visit <a href="http://www.BRATproductions.org">www.BRATproductions.org</a> or <a href="http://BRATproductions.ticketleap.com">BRATproductions.ticketleap.com</a>.")
ROCK ON: BRAT Productions presents “SAGA: The Rock Opera,” June 20-23 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St. The rock ’n’ roll theater spectacle stars out actor Erik Ransom, who wrote, composed and developed this workshop performance, channeling the synth-pop sound of the ’80s as well as Nordic mythology and Wagnerian opera. For more information or tickets, visit www.BRATproductions.org or BRATproductions.ticketleap.com.
G. Winston James
The author of “Shaming the Devil: Collected Short Stories” hosts a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Holler!
An open-mic night, 7 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Bootsy Collins
The legendary funk bass player performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Earth Wind & Fire
The legendary R&B group performs 8 p.m. at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
MST3K: The Beast of Yucca Flats
The bad horror film is lampooned, 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Sat. 06/16
The Beach Boys
The classic-rock band performs 8 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.
Bonnie Raitt
The Grammy-winning blues guitarist performs 8 p.m. at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Keane
The English alt-rock band performs 8 p.m. at Kimmel’s Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Sisters Sweet 16 Anniversary Party
Sisters Nightclub celebrates 8 p.m.-2 a.m., 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.
Sun. 06/17
Charade
The 1963 Cary Grant film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Dragonslayer
The 2011 documentary is screened 4:30 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Janet Mason, Kathy Anderson and Sally Bellerose
The authors host a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
The alt-rock band performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Mon. 06/18
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.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
The sci-fi classic is screened 7:30 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
The Princess Bride
The fantasy 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. 06/19
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.
A Mighty Wind
The comedy film is screened 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Storm Large
The singer seen with Pink Martini and on “Rockstar: Supernova” performs 9:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Wed. 06/20
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.
The Hives
The alt-rock band performs 8 p.m. at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Thu. 06/21
Comedian Deconstruction
Jess Carpenter hosts the Gay Pride Comedian Deconstruction 7:30-10:30 p.m. at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St.; 215-592-0656.
Fri. 06/22
Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show
The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.
Jon McLaughlin
The acclaimed pianist performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Antigone Rising
The rock band with out members performs 8:30 p.m. at Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St.; 215-928-0770.
Opening
Full House: A Series of Cabarets
Quince Production presents nine cabarets with LGBT performers and content, June 21-26 at Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St.; 215-923-0210.
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.
Continuing
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lucky Stiff
The Centre Theater presents the comedy following the 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.
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.
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
Dark Sisters
The Opera Company of Philadelphia performs with an ensemble of strong female stars through June 17 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
PGMC Legacy Concert
The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates 30 years with a showcase of their best from across the decades, through June 16 at Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; www.pgmc.org.
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