Fri. 03/04
Motörhead The hard-rock band performs at 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
Ron White The comedian performs at 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Destroy All Monsters Horror movies are screened with live performances from Hipnosis, an alternative belly-dance group, at 9 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
In the Mouth of Madness The horror film is screened at 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Sat. 03/05
Batman and Robin The 1949 black-and-white film starring the caped crusaders is screened at 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Ron White The comedian performs at 7 and 10 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Brian Regan The comedian performs at 7:30 p.m. at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Randy Weston Quintet The Kimmel Center presents the acclaimed pianist and composer at 7:30 p.m. at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Sun. 03/06
Second Annual Bucks County LGBT Wedding Expo The Rainbow Wedding Network hosts the event from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Homewood Suites by Hilton, 110 Pheasant Run, Newtown; www.samelovesamerights.com/Events/buckscounty11.html
The Peking Acrobats The group performs extraordinary feats at 3 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Drag Pageant & Competition: Introducing Ms. Lady V & Mr. V Voyeur Nightclub hosts a night of fashion, lip-syncing, talent performances and competition to crown two ambassadors for vaccine research, 7-10 p.m., 1221 St. James St.; 215-735-5772.
Mon. 03/07
Pee Wee’s Big Adventure The classing comedy film is screened at 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Tues. 0/3/08
Mardi Gras with Toy Soldiers and TJ Kong It’s not drunken debauchery on Bourbon Street, but it’ll do, 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Wed. 03/09
The Smiths Indeed The Smiths tribute band performs at 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Thu. 03/10
Jeff Dunham The comedian and his array of puppets performs at 7:30 p.m. at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-336-3600.
LGBT Adoption Café The National Adoption Center hosts a free informational event for LGBT individuals considering adoption, with panel discussions and adoption agency representatives, from 6-8 p.m. at the Commodore Barry Club, 6815 Emlen St. To RSVP, contact Beth Vogel at 215-735-9988 ext. 304 or [email protected]; www.adopt.org.
Fri. 03/11
Pete Yorn and Ben Kweller The two singer-songwriters perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Louie Anderson The comedian performs at 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Michael Ian Black The comedian tapes his new Comedy Central special at 7 and 10 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Paula Poundstone The comedian performs at 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Sonia The out singer-songwriter performs at 8 p.m. at PSALM Salon, 5841 Overbrook Ave.; 215-477-7578.
Dancing with Myself: A Celebration of Solo Sex Danger Danger Gallery hosts an entertaining and educational night that includes drag and burlesque performances by ScrewSmart, Ms. Mary Wanna and Chlamydia Dell’Arte, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 5013 Baltimore Ave.; www.myspace.com/dangerdangergallery.
Opening Epherman Existence Gallery 339 presents an exhibition by Tetsugo Hyakutake exploring the contradictions inherent in the Japanese landscape and how those contradictions offer clues to understanding Japan today, March 8-May 7, 339 S. 21st St.; 215-731-1530.
The Men of Mah Jongg Society Hill Playhouse presents the story of four aging poker buddies who discover the joy of playing Mah Jongg, March 8-April 17 in the Red Room, 507 S. Eighth St.; 215-923-0210.
Spies, Traitors & Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America The National Constitution Center hosts the exhibition created by the International Spy Museum featuring artifacts, multimedia elements, immersive environments and stories of espionage, treason and deception in the United States, through May 30, 525 Arch St.; 215-409-6600.
Steampunk Expo The first-ever exhibition artists, builders, craftspeople and innovative companies offering modern Victorian functional appliances, Victorian and industrial décor and steampunk, March 5-6 at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks; 781-784-0250.
WTC View Allens Lane Theater Company presents the story of a gay photographer who places an advertisement in the Village Voice for an available bedroom in his SoHo apartment, which boasts a view of the World Trade Center and appears on Sept. 10, 2001, March 11-26, 601 W. Allens Lane; 215-248-0546.
Continuing
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer People’s Light & Theatre, through March 13, 39 Conestoga Road; Malvern; 610-644-3500.
Facing Out, Facing In: Figurative Works The James A. Michener Art Museum, through May 1, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-340-9800.
Fruitville/The School Papers AxD Gallery presents an exhibition of two series of intimate, seldom-seen works by artist Douglas Witmer, through April 2, 265 S. 10th St.; 215-627-6250.
A Glimpse of Paradise: Gold in Islamic Art Philadelphia Museum of Art, through April, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play The Wilma Theater, through April 3, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824.
The Lieutenant of Inishmore Theatre Exile, through March 13 at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; 215-218-4022.
Mark Cohen: Strange Evidence Philadelphia Museum of Art, through March 13, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
The Peacock Male: Exuberance and Extremes in Masculine Dress Philadelphia Museum of Art, through June, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Resisting Racism: 30 Years of Men of All Colors Together William Way LGBT Community Center, through March 25, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
Superior Donuts Arden Theatre Company presents a comedy about a doughnut shop that’s undergoing some changes along with the community it’s in, through April 3 at F. Otto Hass Stage, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-1122.
Swan Lake by Christopher Wheeldon The Pennsylvania Ballet performs the classic through March 12 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Tailoring Philadelphia: Tradition and Innovation in Menswear Philadelphia Museum of Art, through summer, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
To Love, Honor and Obey? Stories of Italian Renaissance Marriage Chests Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of the commemorative works of art, through July, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
The Ugly One Walnut Street Theatre presents the comedy about success, fame and plastic surgery, through March 13 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Closing
’50s Dance Party Peter Nero and the Philly Pops perform songs from the era when rock ’n’ roll was born, through March 6 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Amadeus Walnut Street Theatre, through March 6, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Dutoit Conducts Strauss The Philadelphia Orchestra, through March 8 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
John Folinsbee and American Modernism Woodmere Art Museum presents a fresh look at the New Hope painter’s life and work, revealing the artist’s move from impressionism toward modernism, through March 6, 9201 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-0476.
Parenting 101: The Musical! The musical comedy about the various stages of raising children is on stage through March 6 at Kimmel’s Innovation Studio, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Pilobolus Dance Theatre The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the long-running innovative dance troupe, through March 6 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.