Out & About: Aug 22-28

Fri. 08/22

Retro Futura Tour

The Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Howard Jones with Ultravox’s Midge Ure, China Crisis and Katrina (ex-Katrina & The Waves) perform an ’80s reunion show, 7:30 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.

Chicago and REO Speedwagon

The classic-rock bands perform 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

The Smiths Social

The party celebrating the music of The Smiths starts 8 p.m. at Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

Howie Mandel

The comedian performs 9 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Rocky Horror Picture Show

The cult classic is screened with all the usual fanfare 11:30 p.m. at Ritz Bourse, 400 Ramstead St.; 215-925-7900.

Sat. 08/23

Anna Crusis Women’s Choir Auditions

The choir is looking for a few good women 9:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. at Friends Center, 1501 Cherry St.; www.annacrusis.com.

Motley Crue and Alice Cooper

The hard-rock bands perform 7 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.

Chris Tucker

The comedian performs 8 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Credence Clearwater Revisited          

The classic-rock group performs 8 p.m. at Tropicana Showroom, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 800- 843-8767.

Yanni

The acclaimed singer performs 8 p.m. at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 800-745-3000.

Artie Lange

The comedian performs 9 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Samantha Ronson

The out DJ takes control of the music 10 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Mur Mur Nightclub Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Sun. 08/24

The Grand Illusion

The 1937 war film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.

Mon. 08/25

Saturday Night Fever

The blockbuster disco film is screened 8 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

Tue. 08/26

Rockstar Energy Uproar Festival

A festival of hard-rock bands, including Godsmack, Seether, Buckcherry and more, performs 2 p.m. at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.

Long Long Time: A Historic Tribute to Billy Joel

Joel’s original 1971-72 rock band performs 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

First Person StorySlam

The monthly spoken-word performance event, 7:30 p.m. at L’Etage, 624 S. Bainbridge St.; 215-592-0626.

Les Claypool’s Duo De Twang

The rock bassist and Primus frontman performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

Sleep

The alt-rock band performs 8:30 p.m. at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.

Wed. 08/27

Josh Groban

The acclaimed singer performs 8 p.m. at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 800-745-3000.

The Polyphonic Spree

The psychedelic choral-rock group performs 8 p.m. at Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-972-1000.

Toon In

A celebration of all things animated hosted by Brooklyn Ford and Lady Poison, featuring drag performances by Maria TopCatt, Iris Spectre and Jenna Tall, 8 p.m. at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St.; 215-732-5772.

Thu. 08/28

X

The pioneering punk band performs 8 p.m. at Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

The Burlesque Show

The naughty fun begins 9 p.m. at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Fri. 08/29

Kenny Wayne Sheppard

The rock guitarist performs 8 p.m. at Tropicana Showroom, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 800- 843-8767.

Opening

Deray Davis

The comedian seen on Comedy Central and in “Barbershop” performs Aug. 28-31 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.

Exalted Nature: The Real and Fantastic World of Charles Burchfield

The Brandywine River Museum of Art presents an exhibition of visionary landscapes by Burchfield (1893-1967), featuring more than 50 paintings borrowed from important public and private collections across the United States, Aug. 23-Nov. 16, 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road, Chadds Ford; www.brandywinemuseum.org.

Continuing

Ain’t Misbehavin’

The Tony Award-winning musical about the golden age of jazz in Harlem runs through Sept. 7 at Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2121.

The Book of Mormon

The Tony Award-winning musical comedy by the creator of “South Park” runs through Sept. 19 at The Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St.; 215-923-1515.

In Dialogue: Wolfgang Tillmans

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of images by the European photographer through Oct. 26, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

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 through Sept. 1, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Oblivious

Muse Gallery presents an exhibition of paintings by Carolyn Cohen through Aug. 31, 52 N. Second St.; 215-627-5310.

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.

The Main Dish

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of modern and contemporary kitchenware through Sept. 28, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Closing

A Divine Evening With Charles Busch Accompanied By Tom Judson

The cabaret singer performs through Aug. 23 at the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027.

GayFest!

Quince Productions presents a festival of gay-themed productions, plays and shows in various locations through Aug. 23; www.quinceproductions.com.

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