Out & About: July 27-Aug. 2

    Fri. 07/27

    The Unity Tour 311 and Slightly Stoopid perform 6:30 p.m. at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 201 S. Columbus Blvd.; 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.

    Sat. 07/28
    Justin Hernandez The author of “Inside the Vortex” hosts a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.

    The Original Wailers The reggae band performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5858.

    Seth Meyers The comedian from “Saturday Night Live” performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

    Black Dynamite A midnight movie fundraiser is held for Penn Jersey Roller Derby midnight at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

    Sun. 07/29
    Westworld The sci-fi film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

    Animus: Philadelphia’s Belly Dance Spectacular Things get shaken up 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

    Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias The Latin pop superstars perform 7 p.m. at Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-348-7000.

    The Smiths Social The Smiths-themed dance party kicks off 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

    Mon. 07/30
    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 Fantastic Mr. Fox The animated movie 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. 07/31
    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.

    Tana French The Irish author of “Broken Harbor” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.

    Kristin Hersh with James Maddock The Throwing Muses founder performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

    Shark Week Kickoff with Discovery Channel’s premiere “Ultimate Air Jaws” Shark-themed programming is screened 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

    Wed. 08/01
    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.

    Helmet and The Toadies The hard-rock bands perform 7:30 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

    Thu. 08/02
    Queerly Reading “Parrotfish” by Ellen Wittlinger is discussed 7 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.

    System of a Down and The Deftones The hard-rock bands perform 7:30 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.

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

    Fri. 08/03
    Carnival of Madness Evanescence, Halestorm and Chevelle perform 6 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.

    Wiz Khalifa The rapper performs 8 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.

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

    Poltergeist The horror film is screened 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

    Opening
    Dave Attell The comedian seen on “Dave’s Old Porn” and “Insomniac” performs Aug. 3-4 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 that explores concepts in visual perception, through Aug. 5, 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.

    Closing
    Bret Ernst The comedian seen on “Weeds” performs through July 28 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.

    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.

    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.

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