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 is held 8 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Leann Rimes The country singer performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Several Species: The Pink Floyd Experience The Pink Floyd tribute band performs 9 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Stimulus The monthly women’s party celebrates with an old-school hip-hop and pop theme, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Shampoo, 417 N. Eighth St.; 215-922-7500.
Sat. 05/19
A Reading from “Divining Divas” Contributors Michael Montlack, CAConrad, Brian Teare, Paul Lisicky, Jeffery Conway, Mike Albo, Dean Kosto and Joel Allegretti host a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
The Beach Boys The legendary rock band performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Reggie Watts The freestyle comedian performs 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Tracy Morgan The controversial comedian performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Joan Rivers The comedian performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Sun. 05/20
WMMR BBQ Godsmack, Shinedown, Slash, Halestorm and Steel Panther perform with other rock bands starting at noon at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.
To Sir with Love The 1967 film starring Sidney Poitier is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
I Medici Amici Opera Company presents Leoncavallo’s opera for its first staging in the U.S., 6 p.m. at Holmesburg United Methodist Church, 8118 Frankford Ave. at Welsh; 215-224-0257.
Mon. 05/21
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.
Eddie Murphy: Raw The 1987 comedy concert 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. 05/22
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. 05/23
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.
Literary Death Match The spoken-word performance event takes place 8:15 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Thu. 05/24
Colin Powell The general, former Secretary of State and author of “It Worked For Me: In Life and Leadership” hosts a reading 12:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Actual Reality: A Rent Movie Sing-along to benefit AIDS Delaware Get your singing voices ready, 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Martha Graham Cracker (Undressed) The drag performer takes the stage 8 p.m. at Sofitel Philadelphia, 120 S. 17th St.; 267-909-3309.
Garbage The alt-rock band performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
Fri. 05/26
Jaguar Wright The R&B singer performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Nikka Costa The R&B singer performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Peek-a-boo Revue Philly’s burlesque troupe takes over Wilmington 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Pit Bull The rapper performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
The Polyphonic Spree The symphonic choral rock band performs 8 p.m. at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.
Opening
Bully The documentary about school bullying is screened May 18-24 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Continuing
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story Walnut Street Theater presents the story of the early rock ’n’ roll star through July 15, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
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, 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.
Closing
Celebrating Dutoit The Philadelphia Orchestra performs through May 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 through May 20 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
Spring Awakening Nineteenth-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 the 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.