Fri. 10/21
An Horse The Aussie folk duo lead by lesbian songwriter/guitarist Kate Cooper performs 7 p.m. at North Star Bar, 2639 N. Poplar St.; 215-787-0488.
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.
Jane’s Addiction The hard-rock band performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; 609-343-4000.
The Warriors The campy urban thriller is screened 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
October Stimulus DJ Kash and DJ Sparkles rock the house 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Marathon Grill, 929 Walnut St.; 215-733-0311.
Sat. 10/22
Pee Wee’s Big Adventure The adventure comedy film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
New Found Glory The pop-punk band performs 7 p.m. at the Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Peoplehood Prep Spiral Q is looking for volunteers to help paint, prep and pack 11 a.m.-6 p.m. for an Oct. 23 festival. Interested individuals can call 215-222-6979 for more information.
Smashing Pumpkins The rock group performs 8 p.m. at Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 610-352-2887.
Ashley Wayne Barlow 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.
Drag Show Lady Tabitha performs 10 p.m. at Beagle Tavern, 1003 E. Main St., Norristown; 610-272-3133.
Sun. 10/23
The Omen The horror film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Joshua D. Talley The cabaret singer performs with Michael Ferreri 2 p.m. at Bob Egan’s New Hope, Ramada Inn, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 215-862-5225.
VOICES Cabaret The group of singers perform 5 p.m. at Bob Egan’s New Hope, Ramada Inn, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 215-862-5225.
Kip Winger The rock singer and recording artist performs 7:30 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Mon. 10/24
Peoplehood Parade Spiral Q presents their 12th annual carnival of community, art and activism, 1-5 p.m. from the Paul Robeson House (4951 Walnut St.) to Clark Park (45th and Chester) and ending with a festival in the bowl at Clark Park; http://spiralq.org/peoplehood.html.
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.
Bram Stoker’s Dracula The horror film is screened 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Tue. 10/25
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. 10/26 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. 10/27
Sting The rock icon performs 8 p.m. at Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 610-352-2887.
Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins at 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.
Fri. 10/28
World Cafe 20th Anniversary Tribute Concert John Hiatt, Indigo Girls and The Little Willies perform 6 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
The Black Cat Cabaret featuring Karen Gross The singer performs 7:30 p.m. at Tin Angel, 20 N. Second St.; 215-928-0770.
Ace Frehley The former Kiss guitarist performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; 609-343-4000.
Opening
Crafts in the Meadow The invitational craft show runs Oct. 22-23 at Tyler Park Center for the Arts, 10 Stable Mill Trail, Richboro; 267-218-0290.
Drumline Live The percussive musical runs Oct. 25-26 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
The Fat Cat Killers Flashpoint Theatre Company presents Adam Szymkowicz’s vicious comedy about the hapless victims of corporate cutbacks, Oct. 26-Nov. 19, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-665-9720.
The Philly Fan People’s Light & Theatre Company presents the one-man show in which Tom McCarthy takes audiences on a journey through Philadelphia’s sports history of the last 50 years, Oct. 25-Nov. 20, 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern; 610-644-3500.
Tristin Lowe: Under the Influence Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition debuting works from the Philadelphia artist, Oct. 22-Jan. 29, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Meanwhile … Brat Productions presents a new gender-bending play Oct. 27-Nov. 19 at Ruba Club Studios, 414-416 Green St.; www.brownpapertickets.com/event/195146
Continuing
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 presents an exhibition of works by 20 artists from Israel, Greece, Germany, Belgium, Britain and America that examines the relationships between originality and origin with video, photography, drawing and sculpture, 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.
The Diary of Anne Frank EgoPo Theater presents the classic play through Nov. 6 at The Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-569-9700.
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 through Dec. 30 , 251 S. 18th St.; 215-545-4302.
Mistakes Were Made 1812 Productions through Oct. 30 at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; 215-592-9560.
Motherhood: The Musical Society Hill Playhouse through Nov. 13, 507 S. Eighth St.; 215-923-0211.
Our Class The Wilma Theater 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 Theater, 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 through March 25, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Closing
Aspects of Love Walnut Street Theater, through Oct. 23, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
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.
Rock of Ages The Tony Award-winning rock musical runs through Oct. 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 through Oct. 23 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.