Fri. 10/14
Bush, Chevelle & Filter The modern-rock bands perform 7 p.m. at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
The Beach Boys The classic-rock band performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Spin Doctors The alt-rock band performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Emily Bergl The TV actress and singer performs 8:30 p.m. at Bob Egan’s New Hope, Ramada Inn, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 215-862-5225.
The Legwarmers The ’80s rock-tribute band performs 9 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Sat. 10/15
Bondage for Lovers Learn the ropes, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Sexploratorium, 620 S. Fifth St.; http://passion101 classes.com
David Sedaris The out humorist performs 8 p.m. at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
An Evening with Corey Glover and Danielia Cotton The rock/soul/blues artists perform 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Emily Bergl The TV actress and singer performs 8:30 p.m. at Bob Egan’s New Hope, Ramada Inn, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 215-862-5225.
Sun. 10/16
The Exorcist The horror film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Say I Do! LGBT Wedding Expo Get the scoop on the latest wedding technology along with games, prizes, great exhibitors and more, 1-4 p.m. at Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel Philadelphia, 220 S. 17th St.; www.sayidoexpo.com.
A Boy and His Soul The Brothers’ Network Inc., presents a performance by out actor and playwright Colman Domingo 8 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Red Room of the Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St.; 215-923-0210.
Southern Culture on the Skids The rock band performs 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Courtney Colletti The rock singer and guitarist performs 7:30 p.m. at Bob Egan’s New Hope, Ramada Inn, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 215-862-5225.
Mon. 10/17
Monday Jazz Jam at World Cafe Live 5:30-7 p.m. at 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Groove Night Local musicians join 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.
Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman — Hollywood Babble On Live! The Hollywood players tape their live podcast 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Duran Duran The pop group performs at 8 p.m. at Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 610-352-2887.
Tue. 10/18
TuesGAY Nights Lyrics Lounge and DJ June Rodrigues hosts a weekly night of music and performers for the LGBT community, 6527 Roosevelt Blvd.; 215-533-5888.
Wed. 10/19
4W5 Blues Jam Local musicians get down 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 215-222-1400.
Thu. 10/20
Brian Posehn The comedian performs 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888. Hanson The pop-rock group performs 8 p.m. at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.
Howard Jones The new-wave singer performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.
Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.
Fri. 10/21
Cyndi Lauper The pop star sings the blues 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.
Laura Cheadle The TV actress and singer performs 8:30 p.m. at Bob Egan’s New Hope, Ramada Inn, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 215-862-5225.
Brad Garrett The comedian and TV personality performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Opening
Ajax People’s Light and Theatre Company presents the tale by Sophocles, Oct. 17-Nov. 28, 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern; 610-647-1900.
Hua Hua Zhang’s Visual Expressions The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the Philadelphia puppet artist partnering with Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers, Oct. 14-15 at Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
Joyeux Noel Society Hill Playhouse presents the one-man cabaret by Earl Levitt, Oct. 15-16 in the Red Room, 507 S. Eighth St.; 215-923-0211.
Rock of Ages The Tony Award-winning rock musical runs Oct. 18-23 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Russian Suite The Pennsylvania Ballet performs the North American premiere of “Jeu de Cartes” by Alexei Ratmansky Oct. 20-23 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Continuing
Aspects of Love Walnut Street Theatre presents the romantic musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, through Oct. 23, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
August: Osage County Arden Theatre Company presents the Tony Award-winning comedy through Oct. 30 at F. Otto Hass Stage, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-1122.
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.
Blowing on a Hairy Shoulder/Grief Hunters The Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania through Dec. 4, 118 S. 36th St.; 215-898-7108.
Chicago Media Theater presents the popular musical set in the prohibition era through Nov. 6, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.
Here and Now: Prints, Drawings and Photographs by 10 Philadelphia Artists Philadelphia Museum of Art presents the exhibition through Dec. 4, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Let Me Tell You About A Dream I Had Philadelphia Art Alliance presents an exhibition by The Miss Rockaway Armada, a collective of artists, teachers, sailors, activists, composers and clowns, through Dec. 30 at the Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St.; 215- 545-4302.
Men Unwrapped An exhibition of photographer Joe Bowman’s work is on display through Oct. 28 at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
Mistakes Were Made 1812 Productions presents a comedy about a Broadway producer seeking professional and personal redemption, through Oct. 30 at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; 215-592-9560.
Motherhood: The Musical Society Hill Playhouse presents the musical comedy from the creators of “Menopause: The Musical,” through Nov. 13, 507 S. Eighth St.; 215-923-0211.
Our Class The Wilma Theater presents the U.S. premiere of the play chronicling the lives of 10 classmates from their childhood in the 1920s to the beginning of the new millennium, through Nov. 13, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824.
Red Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the 2010 Tony Award-winner through Nov. 6 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.
Turnarounds AxD Gallery hosts an exhibition of works by Annette Cords, through Oct. 29, 265 S. 10th St.; 215-627-6250.
Zaha Hadid: Form in Motion Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of product designs by architect Hadid, who in 2004 became the first female recipient of the renowned Pritzker Architecture Prize, through March 25, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Closing
Spooky Dog and the Teen-Age Gang Mysteries Allens Lane Theater presents a campy comedy about a dog named Spooky and his teenage sleuth cohorts who confront criminals and their own sexual desires, with Brittany Lynn playing one of the teens, through Oct. 15, 601 W. Allens Lane; www.allenslane.org.
Transmutation and Metamorphosis Michener Art Museum presents an exhibition of collages by Ann Irwin, through Oct. 16, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-340-9800.