Fri. 08/24
Raw Ladi Boi Jello Wrestling A slick new fundraiser for Philly Gay Calendar and Southern New Jersey GLBTQ Pride takes place 5:30 p.m. at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
Keith Boykin The editor of “For Colored Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Still Not Enough: Coming of Age, Coming Out and Coming Home” hosts a reading at 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Cage Fury Fighting Championships Watch ’roid cases beat the crap out of each other 7 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Sat. 08/25
Philly Naked Bike Ride The annual clothing-optional ride to promote cycling advocacy, awareness about fuel consumption, positive body image and economic sustainability starts in the afternoon. For details, start times and place, visit www.phillynakedbikeride.org.
Doug E. Fresh, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, Full Force Old-school hip-hop artists perform 8 p.m. at Dell Music Center, 2500 Strawberry Mansion Drive; 215-685-9560.
Teddi and the Northern Lights The rock band featuring out musicians (Misstallica, Queen Diamond) performs as part of the beta hi-fi Music Festival, 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Sun. 08/26
The Candidate The 1972 film starring Robert Redford is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
A Night of Short Films II Average Superstar Film presents an evening of works by independent filmmakers at 6:30 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Dead Can Dance The international art-rock band performs 7:30 p.m. at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Jason Mraz The singer-songwriter performs 7:30 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.
Smokey Robinson & Sinbad The legendary R&B singer and the comedian perform 8 p.m. at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 215-546-7900.
Mon. 08/27
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.
Wayne’s World 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. 08/28
10th Annual Gay Community Night at Phillies Yay! Sports. 6:30 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way; www.phillygaydays.com.
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.
Pack The House presents The Michael Live Project: A Tribute to Michael Jackson The music of the King of Pop is performed 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Joan Osbourne The singer-songwriter performs an acoustic set 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Wed. 08/29
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.
Emergency The Brothers’ Network presents a one-man play about the events that take place after a slave ship sails into modern-day New York City harbor, 7 p.m. Aug. 29 at Drexel University’s Mandell Theater, 3201 Chestnut St.; danielbeatyemergency.eventbrite.com.
Alanis Morrissette The rock singer performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
Thu. 08/30
Steve Vai and Beverly McClellan The virtuoso rock guitarist and the out singer-songwriter from “The Voice” perform at 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
The Smiths Social A dance party celebrating The Smiths, 9 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Fri. 08/31
Cheap Trick The rock band performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Gabriel Iglesias The comedian performs, 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Burlesque Showcase: August Edition Sophie Sucre of Peek-a-Boo Revue, Ivy Arsenic and Timaree of Sisters’ Sirens perform 9 p.m. at Sisters, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.
Opening
Christopher Titus The comedian performs Aug. 30-Sept. 1 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 and exhibition of works from Philadelphia’s LGBT Youth Center, through Aug. 31, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
Cy Twombly: Sculptures Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of works from the Swiss sculptor, through March 2013, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Gauguin, Cézanne, Matisse: Visions of Arcadia Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring classic artists’ visions of paradise, through March 2013, 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.
Interlude Twenty-Two Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Melissa M. Bryant, through Sept. 9, 236 S. 22nd Street; 215-772-1911.
Much Ado about Nothing Mauckingbird Theatre company presents the gay interpretation of the Shakespeare play through Sept. 1 at Off Broad Street Theater, 1363 Sansom St.; 215-923-8909.
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.
Presidential Artifacts The National Constitution Center presents an exhibition of artifacts from collections around the country, through Dec. 31, 525 Arch St., Independence Mall; 215-409-6895.
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.
Closing
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.