Fri. 03/16
HOLLER! Giovanni’s Room hosts an open mic night 7 p.m. at 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Edwidge Danticat The author of “Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work” hosts a reading at 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 Catch Keanu Reeves in his cinematic peak 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Sat. 03/17
Darby O’Gill and the Little People The 1959 children’s film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Zoso The Led Zeppelin tribute band performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.
Sun. 03/18
The Man Who Would Be King The 1975 adventure film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
The Art of the Steal The documentary film is screened 4:30 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
The Legacy presents … Good Guys vs. Bad Boyz Experience the best of Boyz 2 Men and Jodeci as the R&B flows 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
An evening with the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers & Bob Dylan featuring The Big Jangle and Kenn Kweder The rock band performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Mon. 03/19
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.
Battle Royale The Japanese action film is screened 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
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. 03/20
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.
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. 03/21
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].
The Psychedelic Furs The 1980s new-wave band performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Thu. 03/22
Philadelphia Voices of Pride Cabaret (Songs from the Movies) audition Prepare two pieces of music from a movie (at least one up tempo) and go for it, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; pvopcabaret @gmail.com.
Ralphie May The comedian performs 7:30 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.
Sarah Vowell The author of “Unfamiliar Fishes” hosts a reading at 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
SOULIDIFIED: MJB Edition The band performs a tribute to Mary J. Blige 9 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Fri. 03/23
Nerdist Podcast Live! A live taping of the podcast and standup comedy performances by hosts Chris Hardwick (“Talking Dead,” “Web Soup”), Jonah Ray (“The Soup,” “Web Soup”) and Matt Mira (“Attack of the Show”) 8 and 10:30 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
SOULIDIFIED: MJB Edition The band performs a tribute to Mary J. Blige 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Opening
DanceBrazil The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the Afro-Brazilian dance company, March 22-24 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
FELA! The critically acclaimed musical tells the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, March 20-25 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Memories of Prague The Philadelphia Orchestra performs March 22-24 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Symphonic Surfin’ Safari Peter Nero and the Philly Pops perform a Beach Boys tribute March 21-25 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
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.
Eric N. Fausnacht Solo Gallery Show Twenty-Two Gallery presents original paintings and new silkscreens and painted furniture through April 8, 236 S. 22nd St.; 215-722-1911.
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.
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, through April 1 at The Off-Broad Street Theater at First Baptist Church, 1636 Sansom St.; 215-563-1100.
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
A Grand Tour The Philadelphia Orchestra performs through March 18 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
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.
On The Town The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the classic American musical, composed by Leonard Bernstein, set in New York in World War II, when three young sailors hit the town for a day’s leave in the big city, through March 17 at Harold Prince Theater, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.