Diversions: Aug. 6-12

Theater Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy The animal-themed show, blending circus elements and Broadway theatrics, runs through Sept. 5 at Trump Taj Mahal’s Xanadu Theater, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; (609) 441-6150.

Damn Yankees Bristol Riverside Theatre presents the story of baseball fanatic Joe Boyd, who trades his soul to the devil for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory in the pennant race against the New York Yankees, through Aug. 6, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; (215) 785-0100.

Don’t Stop Believing Broadway Dreams presents Broadway tunes performed by some of Broadway’s award-winning actors, 8 p.m. Aug. 7 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 893-1999.

Guys and Dolls The Brandywiners perform the musical through Aug. 7 at Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square; (800) 338-6965.

Henry V The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre presents a new interpretation of the coming-of-age story, through Aug. 15, 2111 Sansom St., second floor; (215) 496-8001.

Just Say Love Quince Productions presents the romantic comedy centered on a young gay artist and a questioning construction worker, Aug. 11-29 at Shubin Theater, 407 Bainbridge St.; (215) 592-0119.

Les Miserables Media Theatre for the Performing Arts presents the popular musical through Aug. 8, 104 E. State St., Media; (610) 891-0100.

The Producers The Ritz Theatre Company presents the Mel Brooks comedy about a scheme to get rich off a Broadway flop, through Aug. 7, 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township, N.J.; (856) 858-5320.

The Secret of Sherlock Holmes People’s Light & Theatre Company presents a play exploring the relationship between Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, through Aug. 8, 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern; (610) 647-1900.

Music Keane The alternative-rock band performs at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; (215) 546-7900.

Jimmy Buffett The laidback rock singer performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 7 and 10 at the Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; (856) 365-1300.

Splintered Sunlight: Celebrating the Life of Jerry Garcia The rock band performs a tribute to the Grateful Dead mastermind at 8 p.m. Aug. 7 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

Rachelle Ferrell The R&B singer performs at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; (215) 572-7650.

Tracy Bonham The rock singer performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 10 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma The multicultural ensemble performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 11 at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; (215) 546-7900.

Adam Lambert The out rock singer performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 12 at Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; (610) 352-2887.

Exhibits 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.

Ellis Island: Ghosts of Freedom James A. Michener Art Museum presents an exhibition of photos featuring the New York Harbor through the lenses of Lewis Hines and Stephen Wilkes, through Oct. 10 in the museum’s Fred Beans Gallery, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; (215) 340-9800.

Fowl Images Twenty-Two Gallery presents an exhibition of Eric N. Fausnacht’s portraits of domestic fowl in a contemporary style, through Aug. 8, 236 S. 22nd St.; (215) 772-1911.

Inspiring Fashion: Gifts from Designers Honoring Tom Marotta Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of contemporary special-occasion and eveningwear, through Sept. 6, 26th Street and the Parkway; (215) 763-8100.

Juried Art Winners: McLean, Muller, Stroud The William Way LGBT Community Center hosts an exhibition of the three winners of the fifth-annual Juried Art Competition — Kathy McLean, Elke Muller and Jeff Stroud — through Aug. 27, 1315 Spruce St.; (215) 732-2220.

Michelle Berkowitz: Contemporary Costumes James A. Michener Art Museum presents an exhibition of fashion using antique fabrics and period sewing techniques, through Aug. 8, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; (215) 340-9800.

Maker, Make, Made The Clay Studio presents an exhibition of artwork by Ryan Greenheack, through Aug. 29, 139 N. Second St.; (215) 925-3453.

Out of the Wild ArtStar Gallery hosts an exhibition of works featuring animal imagery, through Aug. 29, 623 N. Second St.; (215) 238-1557.

Pleasures and Pastimes in Japanese Art Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of costumes, masks and poetry exploring the ways in which leisure time was interpreted across all social classes in Japanese art, through fall, 26th Street and the Parkway; (215) 763-8100.

queerArt? AxD Gallery presents an exhibition of works examining queer sensibilities, through Aug. 7, 265 S. 10th St.; (215) 627-6250.

Wired and Hazy SALT Art Gallery hosts an exhibition featuring the works of Chris Harford, Jill Allen, Thomas Pitilli, Sheila Delvin and Tim Ward, through Aug. 21, 212 Race St.; (215) 939-7426.

Film Monterey Pop The documentary filmed in 1967 featuring performances by Otis Redding, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane and more is screened at 2 p.m. Aug. 8 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.

Rasomon Bryn Mawr Film Institute hosts a screening of the 1950 film as part of the Akira Kurosawa Retrospective film series, 7 p.m. Aug. 10, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-9898.

Sabrina Bryn Mawr Film Institute screens the 1954 film starring Audrey Hepburn, 7 p.m. Aug. 11, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-9898.

Books Nicole Hollander The author of “The Sylvia Chronicles: 30 Years of Graphic Misbehavior from Reagan to Obama” hosts a reading at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; (215) 686-5322.

Roseanne Cash The singer-songwriter and author of “Composed: A Memoir” hosts a reading at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; (215) 686-5322.

Cabaret Chantel’s Birthday Boys Chantel hosts this male revue at 10 p.m. Aug. 7 at Harlans at The Nevermore, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; (215) 862-5225.

Brunch with Estelle The drag brunch starts at noon Aug. 8 at Harlans at The Nevermore, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; (215) 862-5225.

Auditions Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus The chorus auditions new members from 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2111 Sansom St. E-mail [email protected] to set up an audition or call (215) 731-9230.

Etc. Christopher Titus The comedian from the sitcom “Titus” performs Aug. 6-7 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; (215) 496-9001.

First Person StorySlam Spoken-word performers jockey for greatness at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

Kevin Nealon The comedian from “Weeds” and “Saturday Night Live” performs Aug. 12-14 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; (215) 496-9001.

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