Fri. 05/11
Michael Graves and David Pratt The two out authors host a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Brother Outsider The documentary about the life and work of Bayard Rustin, a visionary activist and strategist who has been called “the unknown hero” of the civil-rights movement, is screened 6 p.m. at The African American Museum of Philadelphia, 701 Arch St.; RSVP at 215-732-2220 or [email protected].
Queer-Friendly Cabaret Michael Richard Kelly performs 7:30 p.m. at the Mt. Airy Art Garage, 11 W. Mt. Airy Ave.; 267-241-0844.
Dar Williams The singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Love Minus Zero celebrates Bob Dylan The iconic singer-songwriter’s music is celebrated 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Satisfaction & The British Invasion Tribute The two tribute bands perform the music of The Rolling Stones and The Beatles, respectively, 8 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Weird Al Yankovic The parody artist performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
Sat. 05/12
Craig Shoemaker The comedian performs 6 and 9:30 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Mark Lanegan The alt-singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.
Patti Labelle and Johnny Gill The R&B singers perform 8 p.m. at Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-348-7000.
Sleigh Bells The electro-rock band performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
The Return of Hiedi Ho The drag performer holds court 10 p.m. at Beagle Tavern, 1003 E. Main St., Norristown; 610-272-3133.
Sun. 05/13
Philly Rising Showcase Local musicians perform 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Mon. 05/14
Chamber Music, Art and Androgyny EnSemBle M performs a concert combining music, visual art and a discussion on the subject of androgyny, 7 p.m. at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
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.
Dirty Dancing The 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. 05/15
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.
The Used The rock band performs 8 p.m. at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.
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. 05/16
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.
Thu. 05/17
Terry Tempest Williams The author of “When Women Were Birds: Fifty-four Variations on Voice” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.
Fri. 05/18
Toni Morrison The renowned author of “Beloved” hosts a reading of her latest novel, “Home,” 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Chickenfoot The rock band performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
Holler! An open-mic night, 8 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Leann Rimes The country singer performs at 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Opening
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Walnut Street Theater presents the story of the early rock ’n’ roll star May 15-July 15, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Celebrating Dutoit The Philadelphia Orchestra performs through May 17-19 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
MOMIX The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the illusionist dance company May 17-20 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
Continuing
A Grand Night for Singing Walnut Street Theater presents Broadway’s tribute to the genius of Rodgers & Hammerstein through July 1 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
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.
From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen The National Constitution Center presents an exhibition looking 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.
Rent Bristol Riverside Theater presents the Tony Award-winning musical about a generation coming of age in New York City during the dawn of AIDS, through June 3, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-6664.
Secret Garden Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition uniting works in fiber by Ted Hallman, Sheila Hicks and Jim Hodges, through July, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Spring Awakening Ninteenth-century German students explore their lives and loves, through May 20 at Media Theatre, 104 E. State St.; 610-891-0100.
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.
A Wrinkle in Time People’s Light and Theatre Company presents an adaptation of beloved novel by Madeleine L’Engle, an adventure through space and time with three children, each with a special gift, through May 20, 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern; 610-644-3500.
Closing
Elektra The Philadelphia Orchestra performs through May 12 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Girls Night: The Musical The popular musical runs through May 13 at Kimmel’s Innovation Studio, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Michael Winslow The comedian from “Police Academy” performs through May 12 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Peter Pan The Pennsylvania Ballet performs the classic children’s story through May 13 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Riverdance The blockbuster stage spectacle comes to Philadelphia for the final time through May 13 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.