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.
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 ’n’ 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.
John and Jen Act II Playhouse presents a musical exploring the complexities of relationships between brothers and sisters and parents and children, set against the background of a changing America between 1950-90, through Oct. 17, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; (215) 654-0200.
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, through Oct. 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.
Uncle Vanya Lantern Theater Company presents its first-ever production of a full-length Anton Chekhov work, Oct. 21-Nov. 21 at St. Stephen’s Theater, 923 Ludlow St.; (215) 829-0395.
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
Dohnányi Conducts All Brahms The Philadelphia Orchestra presents an evening of works by the famed classical composer, Oct. 15-17 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
The Four Bitchin’ Babes present Diva Nation … The funny group of female musicians perform at 3 and 8 p.m. Oct. 16 at Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; (215) 257-5808.
Steph Hayes The out singer-songwriter celebrates the release of her new CD with a performance at 9 p.m. Oct. 16 at The Grape Room, 105 Grape St.; (215) 930-0321.
Yo-Yo Ma The Grammy-winning cellist and classical superstar performs at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Bad Religion The punk-rock group performs at 8 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; (610) 784-5400.
Life House The rock band performs at 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; (610) 784-5400.
Dvorák Symphony No. 8 The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Russian-born conductor Semyon Bychkov and French violinist Renaud Capuçon celebrating of the music of the great French composer Henri Dutilleux, Oct. 21-23 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Gary Numan The new wave/goth icon performs at 8 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888.
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.
The Big Sea ArtStar Gallery presents an exhibition of works from artist Andrew Zangerle, Oct. 16-Nov. 21, 623 N. Second St.; (215) 238-1557.
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.
Desert Jewels: North African Jewelry and Photography from the Xavier Guerrand-Hermes Collection Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of jewelry and historic photographs from Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia, through Dec. 5, 26th Street and the Parkway; (215) 763-8100.
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 public reminder that same-sex couples in Pennsylvania cannot marry or gain 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.
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.
DANCE
Carmen Triple Bill The Pennsylvania Ballet presents a world-premiere work based on the classic story, Oct. 21-24 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
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.
FILM
Philadelphia Film Festival The Philadelphia Film Society presents the 19th annual celebration of film, through Oct. 24 at various locations throughout the city; www.filmadelphia.org.
The Goonies The 1985 comedy-adventure film is screened at 2 p.m. Oct. 16 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show The cult classic film is screened at 10 p.m. Oct. 16 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.
The House on Haunted Hill The 1959 horror-comedy film is screened at 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.
Friday the 13th Let’s hope it’s the original 1980s slasher film and not the remake that is screened, 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-6888.
BOOKS
L. Scott Stoltz The author of “Obsessions, Digressions, and Shocking Confessions! (Welcome to My Therapy)” hosts a reading at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; (215) 923-2960.
A Reading with CAConrad, Frank Sherlock and Danbert Nobacon The authors talk up their new book, “The City Real and Imagined,” at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; (215) 923-2960.
Charles Burns The acclaimed comic illustrator discusses his new book “Shazam!: The Golden Age of the World’s Mightiest Mortal” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; (215) 686-5322.
CABARET
Steve Kolbo The cabaret singer performs at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Harlans at The Nevermore, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; (215) 862-5225.
March of The Humannequins The Dumpsta Players deliver another over-the-top show, 10 p.m. Oct. 20 at Bob & Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; (215) 545-4511.
ETC
Dennis Miller The comedian performs at 9 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; (609) 317-1000.
“Last Comic Standing” Tour Comedians from the latest season of the reality competition perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 16 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; (215) 572-7650.
Rob Schneider The actor and comedian performs at 9 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; (609) 317-1000.