Out & About: This Week ahead
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.
Sat. 10/06 Aretha Franklin The iconic R&B singer performs 8 p.m. at Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-441-6150. Anthrax The metal band performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000. Wanda Sykes The comedian performs 8 p.m. at Sovereign Center, 700 Penn St., Reading; 610-898-7200. H.L. Sudler The author and editor of the Rehoboth Beach Gayzette hosts a reading from his new book “Patriarch” 1-3 p.m. at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
Sun. 10/07 Double Feature: “The Dark Mirror” and “A Stolen Life” The two dramas are screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223. James Iha The former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Mon. 10/08 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. Aliens The sci-fi action film is screened 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888. Barbra Streisand The singer performs 8 p.m. at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543. Das Racist The party-rap duo performs 8 p.m. at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100. First Person StorySlam Spoken-word artists perform 8:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. 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. 10/09 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. Chris Ware The author of the award-winning graphic novel “Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341. Monique Costa The author of “When Leonard Lost His Spots: A Trans Parent Tail” hosts a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960. Mosquita y Maro The coming-of-age film about the relationship between two young Chicanas is screened 7-9 p.m. at Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine St.; 215-545-0455.
Wed. 10/10 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. Pete Townsend The Who guitarist and author of “Who I Am: A Memoir” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Thu. 10/11 Public Image Limited The alt-rock band performs 8 p.m. at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Fri. 10/12 Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511. Rush The rock band performs 7:30 p.m. at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543. Heart The rock band performs 8 p.m. at Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 610-352-2887. Los Lonely Boys The “Texican” rock band performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650. Halloween III: Season of the Witch The horror film is screened 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Opening Dancing and Romancing Peter Nero and the Philly Pops perform Oct. 12-14 at Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Lar Lubovitch Dance Company The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the acclaimed dance company Oct. 11-13 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
Learning from Frank Furness: Louis Sullivan in 1873 Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of drawings and furniture by the famed architect Oct. 6-Dec. 30, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Ronaldus Shamask: Form, Fashion, Reflection Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of drawings and sketches by the fashion designer Oct. 6-March 10, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
West Side Story The Philadelphia Orchestra celebrates the 50th anniversary of this iconic film, performing its score Oct. 5-7 at Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
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, 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.
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 present 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 Chelsea Peretti The comedian from “Louie” performs through Oct. 6 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
La Bohème The Opera Company of Philadelphia presents a new production of Puccini’s ultra-romantic blockbuster, through Oct. 7 at Kimmel Center’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.