Fri. 05/23
Lisa Loeb The singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
The Monkees The group performs 8 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way; 609-317-1000.
The Smithereens The rock band performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Sat. 05/24
One: A Celebration of U2 The U2 tribute band performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Billy Gardell The comedian performs 9 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Sun. 05/25
Disco Legends France Joli, Carol Douglas and The Trammps perform 7:30 p.m. at the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027.
John Legend The R&B singer performs 8 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way; 609-317-1000.
Titus Andronicus and Death Cab For Cutie The punk-rock bands perform 8 p.m. at Revel’s Ovation Hall, 500 Boardwalk; 855-348-0500.
Mon. 05/26
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.
Tamar Braxton The soul singer performs 8 p.m. at Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 610-352-2887.
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. 05/27
Jessye Norman The world-renowned opera singer and author of “Stand Up Straight and Sing!” and “The Vagina Monologues” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-686-5322.
10 Things I Hate About You & Mean Girls The two comedy films are screened 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Wed. 05/28
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.
Michael Ian Black The comedian performs 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Thu. 05/29
Nicole Henry The singer and Soul Train Award winner performs 8 p.m. at the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027.
The Burlesque Show The naughty fun begins 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.
Fri. 05/30
Eels The alt-rock band performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Failure The alt-rock band performs 8 p.m. at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.
Sheila E. The singer and percussionist performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Voyage The Journey tribute band performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings The R&B band performs 8:30 p.m. at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
Opening
Artificial Light: Flash Photography in the 20th Century Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of diverse examples of flash photography, which gained widespread use in the 1920s with the invention of the mass-produced flashbulb, May 24-Aug. 3, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Julie Budd The singer performs May 30-31 at the Rrazz Room in the Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Picasso Prints: Myths, Minotaurs and Muses Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of Pablo Picasso’s response to the world of classical antiquity in nearly 50 prints from four critical decades of his career May 24-Aug. 3, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Continuing
Altar Boyz The musical comedy about a Christian boy band runs through June 1 at Arts Bank at University of the Arts, 601 S. Broad St.; 215-545-1664.
Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat Arden Theatre Company presents the classic children’s story through June 22, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-1122.
How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying The Walnut Street Theatre present the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical about a lowly window washer climbing the corporate ladder through July 13, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Walnut Street Theatre presents the hilarious revue about love and relationships through June 29 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Paul Evans: Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism The James A. Michener Art Museum hosts an exhibition of works from the designer and craftsman through June 1, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-340-9800.
Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition highlighting the works of the famed fashion designer through Nov. 30, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
That’s So Gay: Outing Early America The Library Company of Philadelphia presents the exhibition exploring gay culture through Oct. 17, 1314 Locust St.; 215-546-3181.
This Is The Week That Is Plays and Players Theater presents the news-oriented comedy production through June 1, 1714 Delancey St.; 866-811-4111.
Where Children Sleep The James A. Michener Art Museum hosts an exhibition of photographs by James Mollison through June 29, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-340-9800.
Closing
Charlie Murphy The comedian and actor seen on “Chappelle’s Show” performs through May 25 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling The comedian performs May 23-24 at the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Oedipussy Curio Theatre Company presents the North American premiere of the R-rated comedic take on Greek tragedy through May 24 at Calvary Center for Culture and Community, 4740 Baltimore Ave.; 215-525-1350.
Russell Peters The comedian performs 8 p.m. May 24-25 at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Treasures from Korea: Arts and Culture of the Joseon Dynasty, 1392-1910 Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition devoted to art of the celebrated Joseon dynasty through May 26, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.