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 from “MADtv” performs 9 p.m. at 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.
Sat. 08/04 Express Yourself: Broadway Dreams The Broadway concert comes to town 3 and 8 p.m. at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Defending the Caveman Rob Becker’s one-man show takes the stage 6 and 9 p.m. at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5858.
Family Day Outdoor Festival Phreak n Queer presents a day of music, food, vendors, raffles and live entertainment, noon-5 p.m. at Liberty Lands Park, Third and Poplar streets; phreaknqueerfestival.wordpress.com.
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones The ska band performs 7 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Chicago and The Doobie Brothers The classic-rock bands perform 8 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
HomoRama Phreak n Queer presents a hip-hop/punk/electro show featuring Nicky Click, Sgt. Sass, The Shondes, IKP, Rachel Tension, Needles Jones, Wurli, Candle Hart and DJs BatteleAxeBaby and Ashley, 8 p.m. at Milkboy Philadelphia, 1100 Chestnut St.; 215-924-6455.
Jimmy Buffet The singer performs 8 p.m. at Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; 609-348-7000.
Sun. 08/05 Gay Ole Opry Phreak n Queer presents performances by queer country music artists Karen & The Sorrows, Viva, Bryn Kelly and Wiley Gaby, 4-8 p.m. at Ortlieb’s Lounge, 847 N. Third St.; 215-568-1616.
Evolution Music Studios 2012 Spring Recital & Concert Catch music from the rock school 6 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Mon. 08/06 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.
American Graffiti The film is screened 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5858.
Estelle The R&B singer performs 7:45 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Coming to America The comedy 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. 08/07 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.
This is Spinal Tap The comedy film is screened 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Wed. 08/08 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.
PGMC Chorus Auditions The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus will conduct auditions for new members for its 2012-2013 season 4-6 p.m. Aug. 19 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2111 Sansom St.; email [email protected] to schedule an audition.
Thu. 08/09 Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.
Fri. 08/10 Aiden James The out singer-songwriter performs 7:30 p.m. at Tin Angel; 20 S. Second St.; 215-928-0978.
Gogol Bordello The gypsy punk band performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
Mike Birbiglia The comedian from Comedy Central performs 9 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Opening Harry Potter Marathon All eight films are screened Aug. 4-5 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
Magic Mike The film about male strippers (with out actor Matt Bomer playing one) is screened Aug. 3-9 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
Much Ado about Nothing Mauckingbird Theatre Company presents the gay interpretation of the Shakespeare play Aug. 10-26 at Off Broad Street Theater, 1363 Sansom St.; 215-923-8909.
Tommy Davidson The comedian seen on “In Living Color” performs Aug. 9-11 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Dave Attell The comedian seen on “Dave’s Old Porn” and “Insomniac” performs through Aug. 4 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Influx The James Oliver Gallery presents an exhibition by artist Joe Meiser through Aug. 4, 723 Chestnut St., fourth floor; 215-923-1242.
Ralph Eugene Meatyard: Dolls and Masks Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of works by the photographer and artist that explore concepts in visual perception, through Aug. 5, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.