Fri. 09/28 David Byrne The Talking Heads singer and author of “How Music Works” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Wynonna The country singer performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
The Temptations The R&B group performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Sat. 09/29 The 2012 Philly Zombie Prom The undead get dressed to kill 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Coheed and Cambria The progressive rock band performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
Tony Bennett The jazz singer performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Steve Aoki The dance artist performs 10 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Mixx Nightclub, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Fab Faux The Beatles tribute band performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
In The Light The tribute band performs Led Zeppelin’s “Physical Graffiti,” 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Sugar Town The monthly show of lady DJs and rockers features performances by Dear Althea, The Pretty Greens, Kate Ferencz and Avalon Clare, 10 p.m. at Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St.; 215-291-4919.
Sun. 09/30 Alo Brasil — Sambada The Philadelphia group specializing in Brazilian music performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Los Lobos The Latin rock band performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Mon. 10/01 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.
Wyclef Jean The rapper and author of “Purpose: An Immigrant’s Story” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Iron Sky The action 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. 10/02 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.
Wed. 10/03 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. Raveonettes The experimental rock band performs 8 p.m. at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
Royal Drummers & Dancers of Burundi The percussion ensemble performs 7:30 p.m. at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
Alpha Girls The horror film is screened 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Thur. 10/04 Everett Maroon The author of the trans memoir “Bumbling Into Body Hair” hosts a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Los Straightjackets The masked instrumental rock band performs 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Rasputina The wonderfully distorted cello-based band performs 8 p.m. at Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 Frankford Ave.; 215-739-9684. Raveonettes The Danish rock duo performs 8 p.m. at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.
Fri. 10/05 Adam Ant The new-wave singer performs 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
ZZ Top The classic-rock band performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Opening Direct from Ogunquit Maine Khris Francis Musical Comedy Show The comedian performs Sept. 28-30 at The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 215-862-2081.
Chelsea Peretti The comedian from “Louie” performs Oct. 4-6 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Continuing Angels in America, Parts 1 and 2 Wilma Theater presents the Tony Award-winning epic play, offering both parts on select dates, through Oct. 21, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824.
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.
Cooking With the Calamari Sisters The all-singing, all-dancing, all-cooking hit musical comedy, through Nov. 4 at Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St.; 215-923-0210.
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.
Hairspray Media Theater presents the musical based on the classic John Waters film, through Nov. 4, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.
La Bohème The Opera Company of Philadelphia presents a new production of Puccini’s ultra-romantic blockbuster, through Oct. 7 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Love Story, The Musical Walnut Street Theatre presents an adaptation of the popular novel, through Oct. 21, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
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.; 215-409-6895.
Presidential Artifacts The National Constitution Center presents an exhibition of artifacts from collections around the country, through Dec. 31, 525 Arch St.; 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. Shipwreck! Winslow Homer and The Life Line Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of 33 paintings by American artist Homer, through Dec. 16, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
This is the Week That Is 1812 Productions presents a special-election edition of its smash political satire, through Nov. 4 at Plays and Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; 215-592-9560.
To Stir, Inform and Inflame: The Art of Tony Auth The James A. Michener Art Museum hosts an exhibition exploring the work of the noted Philadelphia Inquirer editorial cartoonist, through Oct. 21, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-340-9800.
Closing
The Berserker Residents and Swim Pony Performing Arts The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the local comedic performance troupe, Sept. 28-29 at Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
John Lovitz The comedian from “Saturday Night Live” performs through Sept. 29 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
