Out & About

Out & About Fri. 10/12 Rocky Horror Picture Show The cult film is screened and performed live by Transylvanian Nipple Productions, 7-10 p.m. at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220. 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.

Sat. 10/13 The Hunger Games The hit film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223. Catie Curtis The out singer-songwriter performs 7:30 p.m. at Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St.; 215-928-0978. Celtic Thunder The pop group performs at 8 p.m. at Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 610-352-2887. John Caparulo The comedian performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650. The Legwarmers The 80s tribute band performs 9 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

Sun. 10/14 The Secret Cinema: Scopitone Party! Musical films from the 1960s are screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223. The English Beat The ska band performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

Mon. 10/15 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. Jose Garces The chef and author of “The Latin Road Home: Savoring the Foods of Ecuador, Spain, Cuba, Mexico and Peru” hosts a signing 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341. Meshell Ndegeocello – A Dedication to Nina Simone The out soul singer-songwriter performs 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. Prometheus The sci-fi 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. 10/16 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. 10/17 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. John Oates The singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5858. Primus The alt-rock band performs at 8 p.m. at Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 610-352-2887.

Thu. 10/18 Luisita Lopez Torregrosa The author of “Before the Rain: A Memoir of Love and Revolution” hosts a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960. Richie Sambora The rock guitarist best known for his work in Bon Jovi performs 8 p.m. at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000. Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.

Fri. 10/19 A Reading with Rey Drew The author and other contributors to “The Collection: Short Fiction from the Transgender Vanguard” host a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960. Melissa Etheridge The out singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. at Caesars Circus Maximus Theater, 2100 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-348-4411. The Misfits The ghoulish punk-rock band performs 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888. Psychedelic Furs and The Lemonheads The alt-rock bands perform 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.

Opening

Drumline Live The marching band-themed musical Oct. 17-18 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

Stars of David Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the musical adaptation of Abigail Pogrebin’s best-selling book Oct. 19-Nov. 11 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.

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.

Enchanted Exchanges: Chirps and Chatter ArtStar Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Jordan Elise Perme of Horrible Adorables, through Nov. 18, 623 N. Second St.; 215-238-1557.

Hairspray Media Theater presents the musical based on the classic John Waters film, through Nov. 4, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100. Learning from Frank Furness: Louis Sullivan in 1873 Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of drawings and furniture by the famed architect through Dec. 30, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

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.

Ronaldus Shamask: Form, Fashion, Reflection Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of drawings and sketches by the fashion designer through March 10, 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 Dancing and Romancing Peter Nero and the Philly Pops perform through Oct. 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 through Oct. 13 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900. n

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