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”) is held 8 and 10:30 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Patty Larkin The out singer songwriter performs at 8 p.m. at Steel City Coffee House, 239 Woburn St., Phoenixville; 610-933-4043.
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.
Sat. 03/24 Superman The 1978 superhero film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Chris Bartlett and CAConrad Two contributors to “Why Are Faggots So Afraid of Faggots?” host a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960. Liza Minnelli The actor and singer performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
This is How We Do It The ’90s party kicks off 9 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Thomas Dolby: The Time Capsule Tour with Aaron Jonah Lewis and Ben Belcher The 1980s synthpop artists perform 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Sun. 03/25 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, 4-6 p.m. at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; pvopcabaret @gmail.com.
Mon. 03/26 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.
The Girl Who Played With Fire The Swedish 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 takes the stage, 9 p.m. at The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 215-862-2081.
Tue. 03/27 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. 03/28 Ferzana Doctor and Vivek Shraya The authors of “Six Metres of Pavement” and “God Loves Hair,” respectively, host a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
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. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band The rockers perform 7:30 p.m. at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-336-3600.
The Wailers The reggae band performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Thu. 03/29 Michael G. Long The author of “I Must Resist: Bayard Rustin’s Life in Letters” hosts a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Arlen Specter The author of “Life Among the Cannibals: A Political Career, a Tea Party Uprising and the End of Governing As We Know It” hosts a reading at 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band The rockers perform a second night, 7:30 p.m. at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-336-3600. Shawn Colvin The singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Fri. 03/30 Jordan Knight The singer from New Kids on the Block performs solo 8:30 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
English Beat The new-wave band performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
PGMC Concert, Changes: In Good Time Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus performs 8-10 p.m. at Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; www.pgmc.org.
Lewis Black The comedian performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Opening Debussy’s La Mer The Philadelphia Orchestra performs with violinist Leila Josefowicz, March 29-31 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Doubt — A Parable Walnut Street Theatre presents the Tony award-winning drama, March 27-April 15 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
The Philadelphia Invitational Furniture Show Artisan-quality furniture is on display March 23-25 at the 23rd Street Armory, 22 S. 23rd St.; www.philaifs.com.
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia presents a series of events celebrating traditional and contemporary Japanese entertainment, March 23-April 21, various locations; www.subarucherry-blossom.org.
West Side Story The Tony Award-winning classic Broadway musical, March 27-April 8 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 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.
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.
God of Carnage Walnut Street Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning comedy, through April 29, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
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.
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 DanceBrazil The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the Afro-Brazilian dance company through March 24 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
Fela! The critically acclaimed musical by openly gay director-choreographer Bill T. Jones tells the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, through March 25 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Memories of Prague The Philadelphia Orchestra performs through March 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 through March 25 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
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.