Fri. 07/08
Sheryl Crow The rock singer performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. Pawnshop Roses The rock band performs 9 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. Phreak N Queer Benefit DJ evil v, Nile Livingston, Messapotamia Lefae, Screwsmart, Sammy Shuster and Corey Bacchelli, Julianne Fries, Miss Mary Wanna, Gabrielle Revlock, Kiko, Erik Van Osten, Lance Pawling, Brendan Norton, Sean Green, Tweakerbell and DJ Triptonik perform 9 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888. Sat. 07/09
Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Philly The cabaret troupe performs 3 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. Peek-A-Boo Revue The neo-burlesque cabaret troupe performs 7 and 10:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. Rascal Flatts The country band performs 7:30 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300. Aaron Lewis The rock singer performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. Beethoven’s Fifth The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs 8 p.m. at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 215-546-7900. Karen Akers The cabaret singer performs 8:30 p.m. at Bob Egan’s New Hope, Ramada Inn, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 215-862-5225. Jim Gaffigan The comedian performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. Sun. 07/10
The Blob The classic sci-fi film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223. Johnny Mathis The singer performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. Mon. 07/11
Groove Night Local musicians joins forces to bring the R&B, soul, jazz and funk, 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 215-222-1400. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring The blockbuster fantasy film is screened 7:30 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1984, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808. Sucker Punch The stylized action film is screened 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888. First Person StorySlam Spoken-word artists perform 8:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. Tue. 07/12
Unlabeled: the Acoustic/Electric Open Mic for Up and Comers Local musicians get a chance to perform 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 215-222-1400. Wed. 07/13
Jennifer Weiner The author of “Then Came You” and “In Her Shoes” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341. Anne McCue The out singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. at The M Room, 15 W. Girard Ave.; 215-739-5577. Happy Together Tour 2011 The Turtles and a number of acts from their rock era perform 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650. U2 The rock band performs at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field, 1020 Pattison Ave.; 267-570-4000. Thu. 07/14
Erica Jong The editor of “Sugar in my Bowl: Real Women Write About Real Sex” and contributors Julie Klam and Karen Abbott host a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341. Soundgarden The alternative-rock band performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. Bob & Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob & Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511. Fri. 07/15
Johnny Lang The blues singer-guitarist performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650. Losers Lounge Presents: A Tribute to Prince Local musicians perform the songs of Prince 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. Ward Marston and Rosemary Benson The cabaret singers perform 8:30 p.m. at Bob Egan’s New Hope, Ramada Inn, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 215-862-5225. Interpol The rock band performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000. Opening
Annie New Candelight Theatre presents the beloved musical July 9-Aug. 21, 2208 Millers Road, Ardentown, Del.; 302-475-2313. Blobfest The sci-fi/horror classic is celebrated with screenings of films starring the iconic movie monster July 8-10 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223. Tig Notaro The comedian seen on “The Sarah Silverman Show” performs July 13-16 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001. QFest The 17th annual international LGBT film festival presents over 100 features and shorts through July 18, Ritz East Theater, 125 S. Second St.; www.qfest.com. Continuing
Beware the Lily Law Eastern State Penitentiary hosts a video installation on the experiences of trans prisoners through November, 2027 Fairmount Ave.; 215-236-5111. Femme The James Oliver Gallery presents an exhibition of works exploring perceptions of femininity — or lack thereof, sometimes gender nonspecific, through Aug. 20, 723 Chestnut St., fourth floor; 215-923-1242. Hatchetman People’s Light and Theatre Company presents a comedy set at the offices of a golf magazine scheduled for a corporate takeover, through July 17, 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern; 610-644-3500. Health for Sale: Posters from the William H. Helfand Collection Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of medical poster prints through July 31, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100. Miss Saigon Walnut Street Theatre presents the popular musical epic love story through July 24, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. Modern Slave AxD Gallery hosts an exhibition of photography featuring men of color by JD Dragan through July 30, 265 S. 10th St.; 215-627-6250. No Regrets: A Piaf Affair The Bearded Ladies Cabaret through July 16, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824. Porcelain for the Emperor Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of Chinese ceramics through Sept. 5, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100. Robin Hood Media Theatre for the Performing Arts presents the classic tale through July 30, 104 E. State St.; Media; 610-891-0100. Romancing the West: Alfred Jacob Miller Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of works from one of the first American artists to paint the Far West, through Sept. 18, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100. Spies, Traitors & Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America The National Constitution Center through Aug. 21, 525 Arch St.; 215-409-6600. Tailoring Philadelphia: Tradition and Innovation in Menswear Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Threaded Adornment: Four Centuries of English Embroidery Philadelphia Museum of Art presents nine examples of English embroidery from the 16th-19th century, 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 this month, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100. Unsettled: Photography and Politics in Contemporary Art Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of works by nine artists who used photography to address some of the most controversial political and social issues of the late 1970s through the early ’90s, including feminism, racism, the AIDS crisis and gay activism, through summer, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100. Closing
Camp Rock Upper Darby Performing Arts Center presents the new musical based on the hit Disney Channel “Camp Rock” movie series, through July 8, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill; 610-622-1189. Long Story Short Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the history of the world in 75 minutes, through July 10 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420. Ralph Harris The comedian seen on “Dreamgirls” performs through July 10 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.