THEATER
Carrie Brat Productions presents out actor Erik Ranson playing the titular role in the stage version of this horror classic, through Nov. 7 at Underground Arts at the Wolf Building, 340 N. 12th St.; (215) 627-2577.
Casa Cushman Philadelphia Theatre Company hosts a reading of an ensemble play that tells the story of the life and times of 19th-century American actress Charlotte Cushman, who challenged Victorian notions of gender in her stage portrayals of male characters and of strong, androgynous female characters, 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Suzanne Roberts Theater, 480 S. Broad St.; (215) 985-0420.
Church Girl The musical story about a seemingly wholesome daughter of a prominent pastor, who is seduced by the charms of a worldly life, is presented through Oct. 10 at Merriam Theatre, 250 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Curtains The Walnut Street Theatre presents the murder whodunit set against the backdrop of a musical theater production circa 1959, through Oct. 24, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.
Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde Bristol Riverside Theatre presents the classic tale of horror adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, through Oct. 17, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; (215) 785-1000.
Ghost-Writer Arden Theatre Company presents the story of a dead novelist and his secretary, who is still taking dictation from him, through Nov. 7, 40 N. Second St.; (215) 922-1122.
Jersey Boys The Kimmel Center’s Broadway series presents the award-winning musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi, through Dec. 12 at Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St.; (215) 790-5847.
Little Shop of Horrors New Candlelight Theatre presents the musical about a large talking plant with the taste for human blood, through Oct. 30, 2208 Millers Road, Ardentown, Del.; (302) 475-2313.
Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom Azuka Theatre presents the story of parents who discover their teenagers are addicted to an online horror video game too realistic for comfort, Oct. 14-31, 525 S. Fourth St.; (215) 733-0255.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest People’s Light and Theatre Company presents a drama about a man who thinks he’s beaten the system by getting himself incarcerated in a state mental hospital instead of serving a prison term on a work farm, through Oct. 16, 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern; (610) 644-3500.
Philly Fan The Kimmel Center presents the one-man show that takes the audience on a journey through Philadelphia sports history of the last 50 years, through Oct. 31 at Innovation Studio, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
The Threepenny Opera Arden Theatre Company presents the outrageous musical where whores and thieves prowl the streets of London, through Nov. 7, 40 N. Second St.; (215) 922-1122.
Why I’m Scared Of Dance 1812 Productions presents a self-effacing comedy written and performed by Jen Childs, through Oct. 31 at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; (215) 592-9560.
MUSIC
Broadway Rocks! Peter Nero and the Philly Pops perform Broadway musical hits, through Oct. 10 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Starry Night of Romeo & Juliet The Philadelphia Orchestra presents a program highlighting music’s connection to other art forms, through Oct. 9 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Aretha Franklin The queen of soul performs at 9 p.m. Oct. 8 at Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City; (800) 745-3000.
Mary J. Blige The R&B singer performs at 8 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; (609) 317-1000.
Gorillaz The alternative-rock group with the cartoon personas performs at 8 p.m. Oct. 10 at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; (856) 365-1300.
UB40 The British reggae group performs at 8 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; (610) 784-5400.
Jimmy Eat World The rock band performs at 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; (610) 784-5400.
Indie Soul Sistah Tour Singer-songwriter Carol Riddick, Grammy-nominated duo Helen Bruner & Terry Jones and special guest Jaguar Wright perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.
Southern Culture on the Skids The rockabilly band performs at 8 p.m. Oct. 14 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.
EXHIBITS
Andre Gisson BOI’s of New Hope Art Gallery presents an exhibition of works by the French-American impressionist, through Oct. 31, 9 W. Mechanic St., New Hope; (215) 862-8292.
Art of the American Soldier The National Constitution Center presents the world-debut exhibition of over 15,000 paintings and sketches created by 1,300 American soldiers in the line of duty, through Jan. 10, 525 Arch St.; (215) 409-6895.
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.
Eakins on Paper: Drawings and Watercolors from the Collection Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of 10 rarely seen drawings and watercolors that survey the early work of Thomas Eakins, through December, 26th Street and the Parkway; (215) 763-8100.
400 Same-Sex Couples: Facing Inequality Bucks County Community College hosts an exhibition of photos by Liz Bradbury of gay and lesbian couples as a reminder to the public that same-sex couples in Pennsylvania cannot marry, get any rights through civil unions and have no legal recognition, through Nov. 6 at Hicks Art Center Gallery, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown; (215) 968-8000.
A Glimpse of Paradise: Gold in Islamic Art Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the unique status of gold in Islam through a small group of objects drawn from the Museum’s collection, through April 2011, 26th Street and the Parkway; (215) 763-8100.
Grew Up & Blew Up: Character Rehab SALT Art Gallery presents an exhibition of new works by Thomas Buildmore, Scott Chasse, Chris Clark, Dan King, Kenji Nakayama and Morgan Thomas, through Oct. 22, 212 Race St.; (215) 939-7426.
I Bet You ArtStar Gallery presents an exhibition of solo works from Baltimore artist Rachel Bone, through Oct. 10, 623 N. Second St.; (215) 238-1557.
Passing Evidence AxD Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Christine Stoughton and Nancy Sophy, through Nov. 6, 265 S. 10th St.; (215) 627-6250.
Pardon Me Painted Bride Arts Center presents an installation of paintings by Mary Dewitt, through Oct. 16, 230 Vine St.; (215) 925-9914.
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 January, 26th Street and the Parkway; (215) 763-8100.
Recent Work Twenty-Two Gallery presents an exhibition of mixed-media works by Karen S. Davies, through Nov. 7, 236 S. 22nd St.; (215) 772-1911.
OPERA
Othello The Opera Company of Philadelphia performs the Verdi opera based on the Shakespeare classic, through Oct. 15 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 893-1999.
La Traviata Amici Opera Company presents Verdi’s opera at 3 p.m. Oct. 10 at Center for the Creative Arts, 410 Upper Snuff Mill Road, Yorklyn, Del.; (215) 224-0257.
FILM
Monster Squad The cult 1987 comedy-horror film is screened at 9:45 p.m. Oct. 8 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.
Silent Comedy Classics The Theatre Organ Society of the Delaware Valley presents a collection of classic silent shorts including such greats as Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd, at 4 p.m. Oct. 10 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.
Gay Pioneers Bucks County Community College hosts a screening of a documentary about the first organized gay and lesbian civil-rights demonstrations from 1965-69, 11 a.m. Oct. 12, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown; (215) 968-8425.
Jim in Bold Bucks County Community College hosts a screening of a film about a gifted teen from rural Pennsylvania who took his own life as a result of the homophobia he faced from his peers, 6 p.m. Oct. 13, 275 Swamp Road, Newtown; (215) 968-8425.
Philadelphia Film Festival The Philadelphia Film Society presents the 19th annual celebration of film, Oct. 14-24 at various locations throughout the city; www.filmadelphia.org.
BOOKS
Frank Meeink The author of “Autobiography of a Recovering Skinhead” hosts a discussion at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at Moonstone Arts Center, 110A S. 13th St.; (215) 735-9598.
Michele Norris The award-winning journalist and host of NPR’s All Things Considered hosts a discussion of her new book, “The Grace of Silence: A Memoir,” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; (215) 686-5322.
ETC
Camp Tabu: A Comedy Showcase Alejandro Morales and Christine Meehan host an evening of comedy entertainment with performances from special guest musicians and drag artists at 8 p.m. Oct. 8 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; (215) 964-9675.
Paranormal State Ryan Buell and Sergey Poberezhny from the hit A&E show host an interactive experience including a Q&A session, 8 p.m. Oct. 13 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; (215) 572-7650.
Mike Birbiglia The comedian performs at 8 p.m. Oct. 14 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; (215) 572-7650.