Fri. 03/09
The Cowboy Junkies The blues/folk band performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.
Dropkick Murphys The rock band performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
Paddy Moloney and The Chieftains The Grammy-winning Irish band performs 9 p.m. at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Sat. 03/10
Looney Toons Selected cartoons from the Warner Brothers catalog featuring Bugs Bunny are screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Sophie B. Hawkins The singer-songwriter performs 7 and 9:30 p.m. at Tin Angel, 20 N. Second St.; 215-928-0770.
Arouse’s two-year anniversary DJ Jovi Baby and DJ Kash spin in the front and DJ NiiLo spins all Latin music in the back, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Landmark Americana, 3333 Market St.; www.stimulusphilly.com.
Sun. 03/11
Alain de Botton The author of “Religion for Atheists: A Non-Believer’s Guide to the Uses of Religion” hosts a reading 2 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Get Carter The revenge thriller is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Mr. Rogers & Me The documentary film is screened 4:30 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Mon. 03/12
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.; 302-994-1400.
Immortals The fantasy 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.
Lipstick Mondays A weekly drag show featuring a changing roster of queens, 9 p.m. at The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 215-862-2081.
Tue. 03/13
Unlabeled: The Acoustic/Electric Open Mic for Up and Comers Sign up and play, 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
George Dyson The author of “Turing’s Cathedral: The Origins of the Digital Universe” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Shatner’s World Iconic actor William Shatner performs 7:30 p.m. at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Eric Himan The out singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
TuesGAY Nights Lyrics Lounge and DJ June Rodrigues host a weekly night of music and performers for the LGBT community, 8 p.m., 6527 Roosevelt Blvd.; 215-533-5888.
Wed. 03/14
4W5 Blues Jam Local musicians get down 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
PGMC invitational rehearsals Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus hosts open rehearsals ahead of its March 21 auditions from 7-10 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2111 Sansom St.; [email protected].
Thu. 03/15
Beyond the Score Mozart: Piano Concerto The Philadelphia Orchestra performs 7 p.m. at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
A Program on HIV Clinical Trials Pizza and soda will be available 7 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Elaine Pagels The author of “Revelations: Visions, Prophecy and Politics in the Book of Revelation” hosts a reading at 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Henry Rollins The rock singer performs a spoken-word show 8 p.m. at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
Rosie Thomas The singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.
Fri. 03/16
HOLLER! An open-mic night, 7 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Edwidge Danticat The author of “Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Spirit of Uganda The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents a production celebrating the sounds and movements of East Africa, 7:30 p.m. at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
Hank 3 The country-rock-punk artist performs 9 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure Keanu Reeves in his cinematic peak, 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Opening
Eric N. Fausnacht Solo Gallery Show Twenty-Two Gallery presents original paintings and new silkscreens and painted furniture March 9-April 8, 236 S. 22nd St.; 215-722-1911.
A Grand Tour The Philadelphia Orchestra performs March 16-18 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Hope Street and Other Lonely Places Azuka Theatre presents the story of five individuals struggling to cope with love, loss and addictions both physical and emotional, March 15-April 1 at The Off-Broad Street Theater at First Baptist Church, 1636 Sansom St.; 215-563-1100.
On The Town The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the classic American musical, composed by Leonard Bernstein and set in New York during World War II, when three young sailors hit the town for a day’s leave in the big city, March 14-17 at Harold Prince Theater, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
Continuing
Collab: Four Decades of Giving Modern and Contemporary Design Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition that includes some of the finest examples of European, American and Japanese design, through fall 2012, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Doing Time | Depth of Surface Philagrafika hosts an exhibition exploring the architecture and stories of Philadelphia’s historic Holmesburg Prison, through March 17 at The Galleries at Moore, 20th and the Parkway; 215-965-4027; thegalleriesatmoore.org.
From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen The National Constitution Center presents an exhibition giving a comprehensive look at The Boss’ entire career with numerous items never before seen by the public, through Sept. 3, 525 Arch St., Independence Mall; 215-409-6895.
Messiah The Pennsylvania Ballet performs an epic ballet that translates Handel’s world-famous libretto, through March 17 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Van Gogh Up Close Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of works by Vincent van Gogh, through May 6, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
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.
Zoe Strauss: Ten Years Philadelphia Museum of Art presents a mid-career retrospective of the acclaimed out photographer’s work and the first critical assessment of her 10-year project to exhibit her photographs annually beneath a section of Interstate-95 in South Philadelphia, through April 22, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Closing
Ethel! Walnut Street Theatre presents the story of blues and jazz vocalist Ethel Waters, through March 11 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Rhapsody in Blue The Philadelphia Orchestra performs with conductor James Gaffigan through March 10 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
