Out & About: April 13-19

    Fri. 04/13 Sexing the Trans Man with Buck Angel The transgender adult-film star hosts an audio-visual presentation and Q&A, 6 p.m. at Aphrodite Gallery, 704 S. Fifth St.; www.aphroditegallery.us.

    All-American Rejects The rock band performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

    The Ting Tings The rock group performs 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

    David Stone: The Johnny Cash Experience The singer-songwriter channels the man in black, 8:30 p.m. at Tin Angel, 20 N. Second St.; 215-928-0770.

    Heels on Wheels Glitter Roadshow Queer performers explore concepts of femininity at 8:30 p.m. April 13 at Vox Populi, 319 N. 11th St.; www.heelsonwheelsroadshow.com.

    Sat. 04/14 The Buck Angel Effect: Feeling Sexy in Your Own Skin The transgender adult-film star shares video clips from his work in front of the camera in hopes that sharing his story helps to make others become more comfortable to enjoy sexuality and other life pleasures, 6 p.m. at Aphrodite Gallery, 704 S. Fifth St.; www.aphroditegallery.us.

    Mr. Philadelphia Drag King Competition 2012 The William Way LGBT Community Center and the Liberty City Kings present an event to choose Mr. Philadelphia — who will also be Mr. Philly Pride — and benefit Philly Dyke March, 7:30 p.m. 1315 Spruce St.; libertycitykings @hotmail.com or 215-732-2220.

    Asian Fusion Leather Auction/Carnival The Philadelphians MC, Philly’s 37-year-old gay men’s leather club, hosts a fundraiser for “Operation Tearoom,” a capital campaign to restore the second-floor bathroom at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St.; www.philadelphiansmc.org.

    Daryl Hall The singer performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

    Paul Van Dyk The electro-dance artist takes over the dance floor 10 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Mixx Nightclub, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

    Sun. 04/15 12 Angry Men The 1957 drama is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.

    Clark Park Music and Arts Festival Benefit at World Cafe Live Joe Jack Talcum (of The Dead Milkmen), On the Water, The Chairman Dances and The Downtown Club perform 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

    Mon. 04/16 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.

    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. 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.

    Tue. 04/17 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. 04/18 Women’s Wednesdays: Let’s Shag with artist K. Pannepacker A special intimate conversation with fiber artist Kathryn Pannepacker about her latest installation, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.

    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.

    The Kiki Berlin Wet Panty Party and Burlesque We’re recommending this event solely because of the name, 9 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

    John J. Wilcox Jr. Archives: The Gayborhood Then And Now The William Way LGBT Community Center hosts a presentation by archivist Bob Skiba, 7-9 p.m., 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.

    Thu. 04/19 Beyond the Score: Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 The Philadelphia Orchestra performs 7 p.m. at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

    House on Haunted Hill The classic horror film is screened to benefit the Light Up the Queen Foundation and the Delaware Historical Society, 7:45 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

    Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.

    Fri. 04/20 “The Glamour Kills Tour” The Wonder Years, Polar Bear Club and Transit perform 7 p.m. at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.

    Holler! The open-mic night commences 7 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.

    Stimulus’ three-year anniversary The monthly women’s party celebrates 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Shampoo, 417 N. Eighth St.; 215-922-7500.

    OPENING Girls Night: The Musical The popular musical returns April 18-May 13 at Kimmel’s Innovation Studio, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

    Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the acclaimed dance company, April 19-21 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.

    PHILADANCO The acclaimed dance company performs April 20-22 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 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, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

    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.

    The Outgoing Tide Philadelphia Theatre Company, through April 22 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.

    Shagging The William Way LGBT Community Center hosts an exhibition of works by textile artists including K. Pannepacker, through April 27, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.

    Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia, through April 21, various locations; www.subarucherryblossom.org.

    Titus Andronicus The Philadelphia Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare’s violent and rarely performed masterpiece, through May 19, 2111 Sansom St.; 215-496-9722.

    Twelfth Night The Philadelphia Shakespeare Company presents The Bard’s meditation on romantic delusion involving a woman disguised as a man, through May 20, 2111 Sansom St.; 215-496-9722.

    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.

    Vanities Quince Productions, through April 21 at Walnut Street Theatre’s Studio 5, 825 Walnut St.; www.quinceproductions.com or 215-627-1088.

    Zoe Strauss: Ten Years Philadelphia Museum of Art, through April 22, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

    CLOSING Beards are for Shaving: A 007 Cabaret The Bearded Ladies combine James Bond and opera for a new stage show, through April 15 at the Wilma Theatre’s Lobby, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824 Bronfman and Petrushka The Philadelphia Orchestra performs through April 14 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

    The Golem EgoPo Classic Theater and the Festival of Jewish Theater present the greatest Jewish monster tale ever told, through April 15 at Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; www.egopo.org.

    Cyrano Arden Theatre Company, through April 15, 40 N. Second St.; www.ardentheatre.org.

    Doubt — A Parable Walnut Street Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning drama, through April 15 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

    Ultimate Pop! Peter Nero and the Philly Pops perform through April 15 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

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