Diversions: Aug. 20-26

THEATER
Beirut Quince Productions presents a play about the Lower East Side of New York City becoming a quarantine zone for “positives,” through Aug. 28 at Shubin Theater, 407 Bainbridge St.; (215) 627-1088.

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.

Curious George The live musical based on the children’s book runs Aug. 20-21 at the Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; (800) 298-4200.

Empress of the Moon Iron Age Theater presents an epic gender-bending adventure featuring six actresses playing multiple parts, both male and female, through Aug. 22 at Adrienne Theatre’s Second Stage, 2030 Sansom St.; www.iatsoe.org.

Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl The Langhorne Players present a contemporary and inspired look at the classic tale from Greek mythology in which Orpheus, a musician, falls in love with and marries an oak nymph named Eurydice, through Sept. 4 at Spring Mill Garden, 1118 Richboro Road, Tyler State Park, Newtown; (215) 860-0818.

Groucho: A Life in Revue Ritz Theatre Company presents the classic comedy of the Marx Brothers, through Aug. 22, 915 White Horse Pike, Oaklyn, N.J.; (856) 858-5230.

Just Say Love Quince Production presents the romantic comedy centered on a young gay artist and a questioning construction worker, through Aug. 29 at Shubin Theater, 407 Bainbridge St.; (215) 627-1088.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Mauckingbird Theatre Company re-imagines Shakespeare’s classic as a gender-bending tale of modern love, through Sept. 12 at Randall Theater at Temple University, 2020 N. 13th St.; (215) 923-8909.

Philly Fringe Preview Plays and Players presents a peek at some of the upcoming Philly Fringe productions, Aug. 23 and 30, 1714 Delancey Place; (215) 735-0630.

MUSIC beta hi-fi Emerging Music Festival 2010 The showcase of emerging area performers continues at 7 p.m. Aug. 20-22 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

The Dukes of September Rhythm Revue Michael McDonald, Donald Fagen and Boz Scaggs perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; (609) 317-1000.

Bob Marley’s ‘Legend’ The live performance of Bob Marley’s classic album kicks off at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; (215) 572-7650.

David Gray The U.K. singer-songwriter performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; (856) 365-1300.

The Lemonheads The alternative-rock band performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 136 N. Main St., Sellersville; (215) 257-3000.

Tears for Fears The hit ’80s pop group performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at the House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; (609) 345-8652.

Rob Thomas The rock singer performs at 9 p.m. Aug. 20-22 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; (609) 317-1000.

MGMT The rock band performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; (609) 317-1000.

Ziggy Returns The David Bowie tribute band performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 136 N. Main St., Sellersville; (215) 257-3000.

EPMD, Kwame and Nice & Smooth The classic hip-hip groups perform at 9 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888.

Ozzfest Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe and out Judas Priest singer Rob Halford perform with others at noon Aug. 22 at the Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; (856) 365-1300.

Joan Osbourne The singer-songwriter performs at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 136 N. Main St., Sellersville; (215) 257-3000.

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones The ska group performs at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888.

Jay Brannan The singer-songwriter who appeared in the movie “Shortbus” performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 24 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

Queerchannel Presents: A celebration of the diversity of LGBT art, culture and expression Out musicians and bands, including Nicole Reynolds, Aiden James, The Dangerous Ponies and Steph Hayes & the Good Problems, perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

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.

Converted Bambi Gallery presents an exhibition of sculptures by artist and hairstylist Julius Scissor, through Aug. 29, 1001 N. Second St., Suite 7; (267) 319-1374.

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.

Fugitive Elements AxD Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Vincent McLoughlin and Susanne Scherette King, through Sept. 4, 265 S. 10th St.; (215) 627-6250.

Gold Mountain Marginal Utility presents an exhibition of bricolage sculptures by Abigail D. DeVille, through Sept. 25, 319 N. 11th St.; (917) 355-4487.

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.

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.

Scratched and Demented Bambi Gallery presents an exhibition of paintings by Andrew Abbott, through Aug. 29, 1001 N. Second St., Suite 7; (267) 319-1374.

Sculpting Nature The Center for Emerging Visual Artists presents an exhibition of works from Susan Benarcik, R. Noel Shaak and John Woodin, through Sept. 2, 1521 Locust St., lower level; (215) 546-7775.

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 Woodstock The documentary concert film is screened at 2 p.m. Aug. 22 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.

LaLaPaFilmZa The fundraising event for the film “Teach,” written by Peter Patrikios about a teacher who is pushed to the edge, features the sketch comedy group The Waitstaff and musical performances, 8 p.m. Aug. 22 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

National Lampoon’s Vacation The 1980s comedy film is screened at 8 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888.

King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters A free screening of the documentary about trying to be the best at Donkey Kong is presented at 7:15 p.m. Aug. 24 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

The Lady Eve Bryn Mawr Film screens the 194l film starring Barbara Stanwyck, 7 p.m. Aug. 25, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-9898.

BOOKS Aaron Powell The out author of “Behind Concrete Doors” hosts a reading at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; (215) 923-2960.

CABARET Nina Flowers The “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “Drag U” alum performs from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Aug. 20 at Voyeur, 1221 St. James St.; (215) 735-5772.

Miss Gay New Jersey (USofA) AT LARGE The pageant kicks off at 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at Harlans at The Nevermore, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; (215) 862-5225.

Drag Brunch Drag queens and mimosas brighten your day at 11 a.m. Aug. 22 at Harlans at The Nevermore, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; (215) 862-5225.

ETC Rachel Feinstein and April Macie The comedians from the sitcom “Last Comic Standing” perform Aug. 20-21 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; (215) 496-9001.

Eighth annual Gay Community Night at the Phillies GALLOP sponsors a night of rooting for the Phillies at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way; (215) 463-1000.

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