Fri. 07/20
Holler The open-mic night starts 7 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Jay Brannan The out singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Jill Sobule The singer songwriter performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5858.
Santana The rock guitarist performs 8 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Sleigh Bells The rock group performs 8 p.m. at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, Spring Garden Street and North Columbus Boulevard.; 215-928-1234.
Kenny Loggins The singer performs 9 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Dazed and Confused The cult comedy is screened 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Sat. 07/21
Aerosmith and Cheap Trick The rock bands perform 8 p.m. July 21 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Four Bitchin’ Babes The comical music group performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5858.
Santana The rock guitarist again performs 8 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Comedy Cabaret Series with Pierre Edwards, Melanie Camacho and Jamal Doman The laughter starts 9 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Howie Mandel The comedian and TV personality performs 9 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Libertine Ball 2012: Intergalactic Asylum The annual fetish ball makes its earth landing 9 p.m. at Starlight Ballroom, 460 N. Ninth St.; 215-922-7500.
This Is How We Do It The 1990s dance party kicks off 10 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Sun. 07/22 Adalie The rock band performs 7:30 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Larry XL Comedian Larry XL aka PGN writer Larry Nichols will crack wise on stage 9 p.m. at the Borgata Comedy Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Mon. 07/23
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.
Raiders of the Lost Ark The action-adventure 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. 07/24
Hedwig and the Angry Inch The campy rock musical is screened 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Wed. 07/25
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.
Rufus Wainwright The out singer performs 8 p.m. at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, Spring Garden Street and North Columbus Boulevard.; 215-928-1234.
Frank Ocean The out R&B singer performs 9 p.m. at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. For more information or tickets call 215-232-2100.
Thu. 07/26
ReShonda Tate Billingsley The author of “The Secret She Kept with Pat Tucker” and “Party Girl” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
The Offspring The rock band performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.
Fri. 07/27
The Unity Tour 311 and Slightly Stoopid perform 6:30 p.m. at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, Spring Garden Street and North Columbus Boulevard; 215-928-1234.
The Summerland Tour The package tour features Everclear, Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, Lit and Marcy Playground, 7 p.m. at Revel’s Ovation Hall, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 855-348-0500.
Dick Dale The surf-rock icon performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5858.
Meatloaf The rock singer performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
Opening
Bret Ernst The comedian seen on “Weeds” performs July 25-28 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Continuing
The Art of German Stoneware Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of stoneware ceramics from German-speaking centers in modern-day Germany and the Low Countries, through Aug. 5, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
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.
Crawl Space: The Attic Experience The William Way LGBT Community Center hosts an exhibition of works from Philadelphia’s LGBT youth center, through Aug. 31, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
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.
Influx The James Oliver Gallery presents an exhibition by artist Joe Meiser through Aug. 4, 723 Chestnut St., fourth floor; 215-923-1242.
Interlude Twenty-Two Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Melissa M. Bryant through Sept. 9, 236 S. 22nd St.; 215-772-1911.
On My Honor: 100 Years of Girl Scouting The National Constitution Center presents an exhibition highlighting the history, contributions and traditions of Girl Scouts, including entrepreneurship, environmental awareness and civic engagement, through Dec. 31, 525 Arch St., Independence Mall; 215-409-6895.
The Philadelphia Photo Arts Center’s third annual Photography Competition and Exhibition Photographs of all subject matter, photographic techniques and processes are on display through Sept. 9, 1400 N. American St.; 215-232-5678.
Prom Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of photographs by Mary Ellen Mark through Oct. 28, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Ralph Eugene Meatyard: Dolls and Masks Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of works by the photographer and artist who explores concepts in visual perception, through Aug. 5, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Rockwell Kent — Voyager: An Artist’s Journey in Prints, Drawings and Illustrated Books Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of works by the famous printmaker and illustrator through July 29, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Secret Garden Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition uniting works in fiber by Ted Hallman, Sheila Hicks and Jim Hodges, through Aug. 26, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
VOX VIII Vox Populi presents its eighth annual juried exhibition of emerging artists, through July 29, 319 N. 11th St., third floor; 215-238-1236.
Closing
Blue Man Group The abstract musical trio performs through July 20 at Caesars Atlantic City, 2100 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-348-4411.
Gilbert Gottfried The comedian and former Aflac spokesperson performs through July 21 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.