Fri. 11/09
The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later Open Book Collaborative, a new theater production company in South Jersey, presents a staged reading of the epilogue to The Tectonic Theater Project of New York’s groundbreaking 1998 play about interviews with members of the Laramie, Wyo., community affected by the brutal hate-charged murder of Matthew Shepard, an openly gay university student, 8 p.m. Nov. 9 at Haddonfield Plays and Players, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield, N.J.; 856-429-8139.
Robert Randolph & The Family Band The blues-rock group performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Sat.11/10
Live with Bobby Flay The chef hosts a live cooking demonstration 1 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
The Black Stallion The classic kids film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Wolfgang Puck The chef hosts a live cooking demonstration 3 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
A Closer Look: A poetry reading with Janet Mason, Maria Fama and Al Tacconelli The authors read 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Acoustic Africa: Afropean Woman The performance celebrates traditional African music with singers Dobet Gnahore, Manu Gallo and Kareyce Fotso, 8 p.m. at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience The tribute band performs 8:30 p.m. at Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Sun. 11/11
This is Spinal Tap The comedy film about a touring heavy-metal band on the decline is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Anvil! The Story of Anvil The documentary about a struggling heavy-metal band is screened 4 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Timothy Jay Smith The author of “Cooper’s Promise” hosts a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Ani DiFranco The out singer-songwriter performs 7:30 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Antigone Rising The all-female rock band with out members performs at 7:30 p.m. at Tin Angel, 20 N. Second St.; 215-928-0770.
Mon. 11/12
Free Quizzo & Board Game Night Roll the dice, 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
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. 11/13
Open Mic: The Best of What’s Next Sign up and play 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Wed. 11/14
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.
Kaki King The out musician/singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Tom Green The comedian performs 8 p.m. at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Thu. 11/15
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals The rock band performs 8:30 p.m. at Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Res The rock//R&B singer performs 9:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.
Fri. 11/16
HOLLER! The open mic starts 7 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Yellowcard The rock band performs 7:30 p.m. at Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Wanda Sykes The comedian performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Death Rides a Horse The Western film is screened 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Opening
Charlie Murphy The comedian from “Chappelle’s Show” performs Nov. 15-17 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Spellbound Dance Company The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the acclaimed dance company Nov. 15-17 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
Continuing
Cooking With the Calamari Sisters The all-singing, all-dancing, all-cooking hit musical comedy, through Dec. 2 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.
The English Bride Theatre Exile presents the story of a series of interrogations after a bombing attempt on a flight out of London, through Dec. 2 at Studio X, 1340 S. Third St.; 215-218-4022.
The Lair Lantern Theater Company presents an adaptation of Pierre Corneille’s classic French comedy, through Dec. 2 at St. Stephen’s Theater, 10th and Ludlow streets; 215-829-0395.
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.
The Music Man Walnut Street Theatre presents the popular Broadway musical, through Jan. 6, 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.
Problem Child Walking Fish Theatre Company presents a comedy about a couple trying to clean up their drug-ravaged lives and reclaim custody of their daughter (that’s right, it’s a comedy), through Nov. 17, 2059 Frankford Ave.; 215-427-9255.
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 the American artist, through Dec. 16, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Closing
The Stowkowski Legacy The Philadelphia Orchestra performs, through Nov. 10 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Stars of David Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the musical adaptation of Abigail Pogrebin’s best-selling book, through Nov. 11 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.