Fri. 06/27
Black Queer Identity Matrix Book Reading Event Dr. Sheena C. Howard hosts a reading of her new book, “Black Queer Identity Matrix: Towards An Integrated Queer of Color Framework,” 7 p.m. at Mostly Books Philly, 529 Bainbridge St.; 215-238-9838.
Fallout Boy and Paramour The rock bands perform 7 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.
Hip Hop for Philly Concert Featuring Wale Philadelphia FIGHT and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia present a free concert featuring Grammy-nominated and chart-topping hip-hop artist Wale, 7-11 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Avril Lavigne The rock singer performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
DJ White Shadow hosted by Lady Starlight The DJs and producers associated with Lady Gaga start spinning 10 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa’s Mur Mur Nightclub, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Sat. 06/28
Donizetti’s Roberto Devereux Amici Opera Company presents the opera at 4 p.m. at Redeemer United Methodist Church, 1128 Cottman Ave., Lawndale; 215-224-0257.
One Republic The boy band performs 7 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.
New Edition The R&B group performs 7:30 p.m. at the Mann Center for Performing Arts, West Fairmount Park, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 800-745-3000.
Bill Maher The comedian performs 8 p.m. at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Bridget Everett The comedian performs 8 p.m. at Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-569-9700.
Counting Crows and Toad the Wet Sprocket The alt-rock groups perform 8 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Lady Gaga The pop singer performs 8 p.m. at Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-348-7000.
The Machine The Pink Floyd cover band performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Sun. 06/29
The French Connection The crime-drama film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
The Black Slot by Warren Hoffman InterAct Theatre Company presents a reading of the satirical play exploring racism and hypocrisy of the American regional theater 5-7 p.m. at Adrienne Theatre, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-568-8077.
Mon. 06/30
Free Quizzo and 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.
Sid & Nancy and Repo Man The two popular cult 1980s films are 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. 07/01
Rodrigo Amarante The Brazilian singer-songwriter and member of Los Hermanos performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Wed. 07/02
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.
Thu. 07/03
Foreigner and Styx The rock bands perform 7:30 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.
Black Oak Arkansas The classic-rock band performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
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.
Fri. 07/04
Sarah Dash The funk/disco/soul singer performs 8 p.m. at the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Red, White And Bear: Fourth Of July Bear Dance Party A dance party for bears, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Opening
The Debbie Allen Dance Academy presents Brothers of the Knight The tap-musical adaptation of the classic “Brothers Grimm” tales runs July 3-6 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Making a Classic Modern: Frank Gehry’s Master Plan for the Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of the comprehensive design for the renewal and expansion of the museum by the internationally celebrated architect, July 1-Sept. 1, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Continuing
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, through Aug. 3, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Deathtrap Bucks County Playhouse presents the comedy thriller through July 13, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2121.
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying The Walnut Street Theatre presents 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.
Jonathan Cohn Glass: Window Aquarium Installation Graver’s Lane Gallery presents an exhibition of one-of-a-kind hand-blown glass pieces of high quality and creative design through Aug. 18, 8405 Germantown Road; 215-247-1603.
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.
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 through Aug. 3, 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.
Closing
Lainie Kazan The Tony- and Golden Globe-nominated actor and singer performs June 27-28 at the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Tim Meadows The comedian seen on “Saturday Night Live” performs through June 28 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
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.