Diversions: Aug. 7-13

THEATER Beauty and the Beast Surflight Theatre presents the classic story, Aug. 12-16, 201 Engleside Ave., Beach Haven, N.J.; (609) 492-9477.

The Full Monty ReVision Theatre dares to bare all with the musical based on the Oscar-nominated film, Aug. 12-Sept. 6 at the historic Carousel House on the Boardwalk, 700 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park, N.J.; (732) 455-3059.

Glengarry Glen Ross Emanon Productions presents David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatic comedy, Aug. 13-23 at the Dante Hall Theater of the Arts, 14 N. Mississippi Ave., Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 344-8877.

Little Shop of Horrors Surflight Theatre presents the morbidly upbeat musical about a carnivorous plant, through Aug. 16, 201 Engleside Ave., Beach Haven, N.J.; (609) 492-9477.

Never the Sinner: The Leopold and Loeb Story Mauckingbird Theatre Company presents John Logan’s crime drama set in the spring of 1924, when two young Chicago millionaires set out to commit the perfect murder, Aug. 8-30 at Adrienne Theatre’s Mainstage, 2030 Sansom St.; (215) 923-8909.

MUSIC classical Second Saturday Concert at the Gardens Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens presents a performance of the avante garde, the ambient and the classical, 7-9:30 p.m. Aug. 8, 1020 South St.; (215) 733-0390.

MUSIC other Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival Marilyn Manson, Slayer, Killswitch Engage and many more metal bands perform at 5 p.m. Aug 7 at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; (856) 365-1300.

Slightly Stoopid and Snoop Dogg The two performers celebrate herbs at 6 p.m. Aug. 7 at Festival Pier, 121 N. Columbus Blvd.; (215) 569-9400.

American Idols Live Adam Lambert and company perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 7 at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 348-7000.

Crosby, Stills & Nash The classic rock group performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 317-1000.

Marc Anthony The Latin pop superstar performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 7-8 at Mark G. Etess Arena, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 449-5150.

Incubus The alternative-rock band performs at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at Festival Pier, 121 N. Columbus Blvd.; (215) 569-9400.

Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal The two blues stars perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; (215) 893-1999.

Dave Koz The out jazz musician performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Atlantic City Hilton, 3417 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 347-7111.

Steely Dan The classic rock group performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 317-1000.

Who’s Next The Who tribute band performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 8 at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple St.; (215) 257-5808.

Afromotive The funky Afrobeat group performs 11 p.m. Aug. 8 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

Jason Mraz The alt-rock singer-songwriter performs at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at Festival Pier, 121 N. Columbus Blvd.; (215) 569-9400.

The Young Dubliners The Irish rock group performs at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

Erika Jayne The dance artist performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 11 at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 236-2583.

King’s X The rock band fronted by out bass player-singer Doug Pinnick performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 12 at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple St.; (215) 257-5808.

The Pretenders The rock band performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at Tower Theater, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; (610) 352-2887.

EXHIBITIONS The Art of Japanese Craft: 1875 to the Present The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition surveying the rich diversity of 20th-century Japanese craft, through Oct. 18, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; (215) 763-8100.

Bodies The James Oliver Gallery presents an exhibition uniting the works of Julia Day, Brooke Hine, Sky McDonagh and Dallas Shaw, through Aug. 22, 723 Chestnut St., fourth floor; (215) 923-1242.

Say Good Morning Tiger Lily Art Star Gallery & Boutique presents an exhibition of works from Amy Rice, through Sept. 13, 623 N. Second St.; (215) 238-1557.

Folk Art The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College presents an installation focusing on examples from Dr. David Bronstein’s collection of Pennsylvania and Northeast folk art and artifacts, through Aug. 29, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville; (610) 409-3500.

Frenz Fleisher/Ollman presents an exhibition of works selected by Will Oldham, the prolific singer-songwriter who records and performs under the moniker Bonnie Prince Billy, through the end of summer, 1616 Walnut St., Suite 100; (215) 545-7562.

Kiss’d Cracked World Twelve Gates Art Gallery presents an exhibition featuring the works of sculptor Bryce LeVan Cushing and Michael Maier through Aug. 27, 305 Cherry St.; (267) 519-2737.

Metallic Motion AxD Gallery presents an exhibition of artwork by Nancy Schall, through Aug. 15, 265 S. 10th St.; (215) 627-6250.

A Modern Eye Part 1 Edge Gallery presents an exhibition of abstract paintings by the gallery’s stable of artists, through Aug. 30, 72 N. Second St.; (215) 413-7072.

Richard Schultz: Five Decades of Design The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of works by the legendary outdoor furniture designer through Aug. 23, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; (215) 763-8100.

Shopping in Paris: French Fashion 1850-1925 The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the American experience abroad between 1850 and 1925, through Oct. 25, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; (215) 763-8100.

Something to Wear: Fashion in Print 1850-1925 The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the world of fashion and consumer culture through printed publications, through Sept. 7, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; (215) 763-8100.

A Taste for Modern: The Jeanne Rymer Collection of 20th-Century Chairs The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an installation of 23 chairs by the acclaimed designer, through Sept. 20, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; (215) 763-8100.

What Were They Thinking: 160 Years of Bad Taste Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts presents an exhibition of styles that were the height of fashion at some point in recent history, through Nov. 8 at The Carriage House Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May, N.J.; (609) 884-5404.

OPERA Benvenuto Cellini Bryn Mawr Film Institute presents a screening of Berlioz’s complex and imaginative French opera, 1 p.m. Aug. 9, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-9898.

DANCE International Dance Voyage Flamenco Ole and Universal African Dance perform at 11 a.m. Aug. 10 at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; (215) 893-1999.

FILM Evil Dead 2 The 1987 horror/comedy is screened at 9:45 p.m. Aug. 7 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.

Cool Hand Luke Bryn Mawr Film Institute presents a screening of the classic film starring Paul Newman, 7 p.m. Aug. 11, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-9898.

China Seas The 1987 horror/comedy is screened at 2 p.m. Aug. 9 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.

My Man Godfrey Bryn Mawr Film Institute presents a screening of the 1936 screwball comedy at 7 p.m. Aug. 12, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-9898.

BOOKS Dr. Khalsa’s The author of “Natural Dog: A Holistic Feeding Guide for Healthier Dogs” hosts a lecture at 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at Robin’s Books and Moonstone Arts Center, 110a S. 13th St.; (215) 735-9600.

Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson The authors of “The Winds of Dune” host a Q&A session at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at Independence Branch Free Library, 18 S. Seventh St.; (215) 685-1633.

CABARET Coco Peru The renowned drag entertainer performs at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at Harlans at The Nevermore, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; (215) 862-5225.

ETC Joe Rogan The “Fear Factor” host performs at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; (215) 496-9001.

Lewis Black The outrageously funny comedian performs Aug. 7-9 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 317-1000.

Fourth Annual Philly’s Funniest Person Contest The city’s up-and-coming comic talents battle it out for supremacy Aug. 8 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; (215) 496-9001.

Joe Conklin: The Man of 1,000 Voices! Devon Theater presents the AM-radio personality performing a family-friendly comedy show at 8 p.m. Aug. 13, 6333 Frankford Ave.; (215) 338-6300.

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