Diversions: June 11-17

THEATER Black Pearl Sings! InterAct Theatre Company presents Frank Higgins’ musical drama set in the Depression as two women struggle for acceptance in society, through June 27 at The Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St. ; (215) 568-8079.

Coming: A Musical of Biblical Proportions Traverse Arts Project presents a staged concert reading of the musical by out playwright Erik Ransom, 8 p.m. June 11-12 at Arts Bank, 601 S. Broad St.; (800) 595-4849.

Fiddler on the Roof Walnut Street Theatre presents the award-winning musical, through July 18, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.

If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Arden Theatre Company presents an adaptation of Laura Joffe Numeroff’s bestselling children’s book about the chaos a demanding mouse can create, through June 13, on Arden’s Arcadia Stage, 40 N. Second St.; (215) 922-1122.

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the production about African-American musicians in 1920s Chicago, through June 13 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; (215) 985-0420.

The Musical of Musicals: The Musical Independence Studio on 3 presents a pastiche of elements from big-name musicals, through June 27, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.

The Next Reunion Society Hill Playhouse presents the story of friends who crash a 10-year high-school reunion after their own turns out to be a bust, through June 20, 508 S. Eighth St.; (215) 923-0210.

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 June 27, 507 S. Eighth St.; (215) 923-0210.

Sunday in the Park with George Arden Theatre Company presents Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, through July 4, 40 N. Second St.; (215) 922-1122.

The Women Traverse Arts Project presents a staged drag reading, featuring Thom Cardwell and Sandy Beach, directed by Mark A. Dahl, 8 p.m. June 11 at Arts Bank, 601 S. Broad St.; (800) 595-4849.

MUSIC Earth, Wind & Fire The R&B group performs at 8 p.m. June 11 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 317-1000.

Mahler’s Third Symphony The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Mahler’s massive, six-movement symphony, 8 p.m. June 11-12 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.

PGMC Concert: Gayly Forward Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus performs a Pride concert, 8 p.m. June 11-12 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2110 Chestnut St.; (215) 731-9230.

Zombie Beach Party Out DJ Robert Drake and Dave Ghoul rock the undead at 8 p.m. June 11 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888.

Backstreet Boys The pop group performs at 8 p.m. June 12 at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; (609) 449-1000.

Sophie B. Hawkins The singer-songwriter performs at 7 and 10 p.m. June 12 at Kennett Flash, 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square; (484) 732-8295.

Anna Crusis Women’s Choir: 35th Annual Spring Concert The choir performs from 4-6 p.m. June 13 at Unitarian Society of Germantown, 6511 Germantown Ave.; www.annacrusis.org.

Max Weinberg Big Band The E Street drummer and bandleader from “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” performs with his band at 8 p.m. June 14 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

Yes and Peter Frampton The prog-rock band and the rock singer-guitarist perform at 8 p.m. June 15 at Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; (610) 352-2887.

Around the World Kickoff Concert for SOS Children’s Villages Taylor Hicks and Matt Cusson perform this concert fundraiser at 8 p.m. June 17 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.

Bruce in the USA A Bruce Springsteen tribute band performs at 8 p.m. June 17 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 136 N. Main St., Sellersville; (215) 257-3000.

EXHIBITS Ancient Rome & America The National Constitution Center presents an exhibition of rare artifacts from Italy and the United States, including excavated remains from Pompeii, Roman busts of Julius Caesar and Cicero, through Aug. 1, 525 Arch St.; (215) 409-6600.

Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt The Franklin Institute presents an exhibition of 150 artifacts from Egypt, through Jan. 2, 20th Street and the Parkway; (215) 448-1200.

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.

East Meets West AxD Gallery presents an exhibition of works inspired by the culture of Japan, through July 3, 265 S. 10th St.; (215) 627-6250.

Expressway Gallery 339 presents an exhibition of photography by Toshio Shibata, through June 12, 339 S. 21st St.; (215) 731-1530.

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.

Mimesis The Clay Studio presents an exhibition of works by Molly Hatch, through June 27, 139 N. Second St.; (215) 925-3453.

Minor League Gallery 339 presents an exhibition of photography by Andrea Modica, through June 12, 339 S. 21st St.; (215) 731-1530.

Ni Una Mas (Not One More) The Leonard Westphal College presents an exhibition addressing the global issue of femicide — targeted violence against women, through July 16, 3401 Filbert St.; (215) 895-2548.

Queer Voices Institute of Contemporary Art presents a group exhibition of queer art, through Aug. 1, 118 S. 36th St.; (215) 898-7108.

Slow Movements ArtStar Gallery presents an exhibition of works from Julie West, through June 13, 623 N. Second St.; (215) 238-1557.

Smooth Cartographies The Phillip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College presents an exhibition of work from digital media artist Greg Scranton using locative technologies, through Aug. 1, 601 E. Main St.; Collegeville; (610) 409-3500.

Thomas Hucker and Thomas Huang Wexler Gallery presents an exhibition of works by the two furniture artists, through June 26, 201 N. Third St.; (215) 923-7030.

OPERA Orphée and Eurydice The Opera Company of Philadelphia performs this mythical tale June 17-25 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.

DANCE mis/match Philly Contact Collective presents a series of vignettes exploring gender identity and sexuality, June 11-12 at Arts Bank, 601 S. Broad St.; (800) 595-4849.

Romeo and Juliet The ballet company performs John Cranko’s classic through June 12 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.

FILM Funny Girl The 1968 film starring Barbara Streisand is screened at 2 p.m. June 6 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.

Shutter Island The recent thriller is screened at 8 p.m. June 14 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888.

Pride Film Screenings MiND TV hosts a free screening of new shorts produced by MiND and community members, 6:30-8 p.m. June 16 at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; (215) 732-2220.

Black Orpheus Bryn Mawr Film Institute hosts a screening of the film setting the Greek Orpheus myth in the midst of Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival festivities, 7 p.m. June 16, 824 W. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-9898.

BOOKS First Person StorySlam The storytelling competition returns at 8:30 p.m. June 14 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

C.A. Conrad and Deborah Morkun The out author and the poet host a reading at 7 p.m. June 15 at Moonstone Arts Center, 110A 13th St.; (215) 735-9598.

CABARET Very Variety! This burlesque comedy and musical show benefits Mazzoni Center, from 7-9 p.m. June 12 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; (215) 964-9675.

A Slice O’ Minnelli Rick Skye performs as Liza Minnelli at 8:30 p.m. June 12 at Harlans at The Nevermore, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, (215) 862-5225.

Revival Burlesque Catch the naughty fun at 7 p.m. June 13 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St.; (215) 592-0656.

ETC Gay Comedy Show Voyeur hosts a show featuring Shawn Hollenbach, Scott Ryan and Brad Loekle, 8-10 p.m., 1221 St, James St.; (215) 735-5772.

Kaiju Big Battel Watch monsters fight (really!) at 8 p.m. June 12 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888.

Triumphant PRIDE Bruce Yelk and Nightlifegay.com host a Pride Party with DJs and dancers, 4-8 p.m. June 13 at Mad River, 126 Chestnut St.; (215) 923-5666.

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