THEATER Diary of Black Men Maceba Theater Group of Chicago presents a theatrical drama about male and female relationships from a black man’s point of view, April 10-11 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Fallen Angels Walnut Street Theatre presents a comedy about bored wives, old flames and high society, through May 2, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.
The Irish … and How They Got That Way The irreverent but affectionate history of the Irish in America uses classical songs and stories as told by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt, through April 18 at Kimmel’s Innovation Studio, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
The Lion King The Kimmel Center’s Broadway Series presents the wildly successful stage adaptation of the hit animated film, through April 24 at the Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins Philadelphia Theatre Company presents Kathleen Turner in this world-premiere play, written by noted journalists and twin sisters Margaret and Allison Engel to celebrate the life of the acclaimed columnist, through April 25, 480 S. Broad St.; (215) 985-0420.
Respect: A Musical Journey of Women Society Hill Playhouse presents an exuberant musical that recounts the journey of women in the 20th century with popular music, through May 23, 507 S. Eighth St.; (215) 923-0210.
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet Arden Theatre Company presents the tragic love story, through April 11 on Arden’s F. Otto Haas Stage, 40 N. Second St.; (215) 922-1122.
Shining City Plays and Players Theatre presents the story of two men in Dublin dealing with the ghosts of their pasts and seeking redemption, through April 25, 1714 Delancey St.; (215) 218-4022.
Sick The Walnut Street Theatre’s Studio 5 presents a dark comedy about one family’s attempts to keep out the “sickness” of the world by isolating themselves in a house where all the windows are covered with plastic, April 14-May 2, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.
Some Assembly Required BCKSEET Productions presents the one-act musical about a woman’s struggle to determine what is real and what is part of her medicated daydreams, through April 17 at the Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St.; (215) 923-0210.
Travels With My Aunt The Walnut Street Theatre’s Independence Studio 3 presents the adventures of retired bank employee Henry Pulling and his effervescent aunt Augusta as they travel around the world, through April 18, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.
When We Go Upon The Sea InterAct Theatre Company presents a world-premiere production written by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-nominated playwright Lee Blessing, imagining George W. Bush at a hotel in The Hague the night before going on trial for international war crimes, through May 9 at the Mainstage of The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St.; (215) 568-8079.
William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part I Lantern Theater Company presents Shakespeare’s historical play, through May 2 at St. Stephen’s Theater, 923 Ludlow St.; (215) 829-0395.
Music classical The Rite of Spring The Philadelphia Orchestra presents works written for the Ballets Russes, 2 p.m. April 9 and 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. April 10 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Wharton International Cultural Show The celebration of the myriad international cultures represented by the Wharton community starts 8 p.m. April 10 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra The orchestra joins forces with the Choral Society of Montgomery County for a performance of one of Shostakovich’s most popular works, Symphony No. 5, 7:30 p.m. April 11 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Ax Plays Beethoven American pianist Emanuel Ax joins Maestro Dutoit and the Philadelphia Orchestra for Beethoven’s B-flat-major Concerto, 8 p.m. April 15-17 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
MUSIC other Cinderella The Philadelphia hair-metal band performs at 8 p.m. April 9 at the Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; (215) 627-1332.
Richie Havens The folk singer performs at 8 p.m. April 9 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.
The Fab Faux The Beatles Tribute band performs at 8 p.m. April 10 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; (215) 572-7650.
Arlene McCann The out singer-songwriter performs at 10:30 p.m. April 10 at Tin Angel, 20 N. Second St.; (215) 928-0770.
Chris Pureka The out singer-songwriter performs at 8 p.m. April 13 at Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford St.; (215) 739-9684.
EXHIBITIONS Ancient Rome & America The National Constitution Center presents an exhibition of rare artifacts from Italy and the United States, including excavated remains from Pompeii and Roman busts of Julius Caesar and Cicero, through Aug. 1, 525 Arch St.; (215) 409-6600.
Contemporary Folklore The James A. Michener Art Museum presents an exhibition featuring the works of four regional artists mining both collective and personal stories to create sculptures that retell new histories, through June 13, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; (215) 340-9800.
For Ruthie: Ruth Krauss, Maurice Sendak and Their Young Philosophers The Rosenbach Museum presents an exhibition exploring the working relationship between the two authors, through June 21, 2008-2010 Delancey Place; (215) 732-1600.
The Hermaphrodites: Living in Two Worlds Wexler Gallery presents a group show focusing on figural sculptures that embody the literal definition of hermaphrodites (encompassing both genders) and the conceptual nature of the term, through May 1, 201 N. Third St.; (215) 923-7030.
Inspiring a Nation The National Constitution Center hosts an exhibition featuring World War I posters created by Philadelphia Sketch Club artists, through April 25, 525 Arch St.; (215) 409-6700.
Moore Adventures in Wonderland The Rosenbach Museum presents a Marianne Moore and “Alice in Wonderland”-inspired installation, created by Rosenbach artist-in-residence Sue Johnson, through June 6, 2008-2010 Delancey Place; (215) 732-1600.
Of This Century The Clay Studio presents an exhibition of works by select guest artists, through May 2, 139 N. Second St.; (215) 925-3453.
Other Worlds AxD Gallery presents an exhibition of graphite-and-ink work by Greg Brellochs and sculpture and prints by Allen Linder, through May 8, 265 S. 10th St.; (215) 627-6250.
The Peaceable Queendom Wexler Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Adelaide Paul exploring the alternately sentimental and callous relationship between humans and both domesticated and wild animals, through May 1, 201 N. Third St.; (215) 923-7030.
Picasso and the Avant-Garde in Paris Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of works from the influential artist from the period 1905-45, through April 25, 26th Street and the Parkway, (215) 763-8100.
The Souvenir Shop ArtStar Gallery presents an exhibition of works from ceramic artists from all over the country, through April 25, 623 N. Second St.; (215) 238-1557.
OPERA Belisario Amici Opera Company present Donizetti’s opera for the first time in the U.S., at 2:30 p.m. April 11 and 18 at The Garden Church, 82 N. Lansdowne Ave.; (215) 224-0257.
DANCE Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents a troupe of versatile male dancers, some seen on “So You Think You Can Dance,” April 15-17 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; (215) 898-6791.
Philadanco: 40th Anniversary Philadanco presents a historical reflection set to the music of the Funkadelics, April 15-18 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
FILM Eight Men Out The 1988 baseball film is screened at 2 p.m. April 11 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.
Citizen Kane Bryn Mawr Film Institute screens the 1941 cinema classic at 7 p.m. April 13, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-9898.
The Lost Boys The very-1980s teen-vampire film is screened at 8 p.m. April 13 at Trocadero Theater, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888.
BOOKS Heretical Text University of the Arts presents out author C.A. Conrad in a reading with four other authors at 8 p.m. April 10 at Terra Hall, Broad and Walnut streets, seventh floor; (800) 616-2787.
K.M. Soehnlein The author of “Robin and Ruby” hosts a reading at 5:30 p.m. April 11 at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; (215) 923-2960.
CABARET Nancy Weiss The celebrated singer performs at 9 p.m. April 9 at Harlans Cabaret, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; (215) 862-5225.
Miss Gay NJ US of A Sahara Davenport crowns the next Miss Gay NJ at 6 p.m. April 10 at Harlans Cabaret, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; (215) 862-5225.
Umcolo Webhubesi (The Lion Sings Tonight) Cast members from “The Lion King” perform a benefit for ActionAIDS and Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS at 8 p.m. April 12 at Trocadero Theater, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888.
ETC Hal Sparks The comedian seen on “Queer As Folk” performs April 9-10 at Helium, 2031 Sansom St.; (215) 496-9001.
First Person StorySlam First Person Arts presents the storytelling competition at 8:30 p.m. April 12 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.