THE GREAT PRETENDER: Pretenders frontwoman and all-around influential singer Chrissie Hynde comes to town performing Pretenders hits and songs from her new solo album, “Stockholm,” 8 p.m. Nov. 4 at Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby. For more information or tickets, call 610-352-2887. Photo: Dean Chalkey
Theater & Arts
Caught
InterAct Theatre Company presents the story of legendary Chinese artist Lin Bo and his harrowing story of imprisonment in a Chinese detention center through Nov. 16 at Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-567-2848.
Christopher Rice
The out horror novelist hosts a reading 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence
Azuka Theatre presents the time-shifting Pulitzer Prize-finalist play, questioning how technology affects our ability to communicate Nov. 5-23, 1636 Sansom St.; 215-563-1100.
Detroit
Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the Pulitzer Prize-nominated story of the couple who befriends a transient couple, then moves into a vacant house next door, through Nov. 9 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.
In Reverse
Muse Art Gallery presents an exhibition of works by Terri Fridkin through Nov. 2, 52 N. Second St.; 215-627-5310.
Katha Pollitt
The feminist author of “Pro: Reclaiming Abortion Rights” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Mary Poppins
Walnut Street Theatre presents the musical based on the classic Disney film Nov. 4-Jan. 4, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Mitch Fatel
The comedian performs Nov. 6-8 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Newsies
The smash-hit musical about a band of underdog delivery boys runs through Nov. 2 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
The Outsiders
The ’80s teen drama is screened 8 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
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.
Paul Strand: Master of Modern Photography
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents a major retrospective of the critical figure in the history of modern art, photography and filmmaking through Jan. 4, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
So You Think You Can Dance
Dancers from the hit TV show perform 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Terry Mutchler
The out journalist and author of “Under This Beautiful Dome: A Senator, A Journalist and the Politics of Gay Love in America” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Tommy Davidson
The comedian performs through Nov. 1 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Music
The Thrill
The Michael Jackson tribute band performs 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Lights
The Canadian electropop singer performs 8 p.m. Nov. 2 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.
Los Lobos
The Latin rock band performs 8 p.m. Nov. 2 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Chrissie Hynde
The rocks singer performs 8 p.m. Nov. 4 at Tower Theater, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 610-352-2887.
Steve Aoki and Lil’ John
The two DJs perform 8 p.m. Nov. 6 at Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Nightlife
Villains
The costume cabaret show, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 31 at L’Etage, 624 S. Bainbridge St.; 215-592-0626.
Henri David presents Halloween the Ball
The annual festivity returns for its 46th year, with the midnight costume contest featuring 10 categories and cash prizes, 9 p.m. Oct. 31 at Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, 201 N. 17th St.; 215-732-7711.
Freaks & Monsters Ball
Brittany Lynn hosts the festivities with performances by Gemini Rose, Chad Parsons, Frankie Rowles, Chris McGinnis, Madelaine Christina Minola Novak and Monica Blewinsky, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 31 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
WANDA DOES IT AGAIN: Out comedian and actor Wanda Sykes comes back to Atlantic City with her witty and sidesplitting brand of outrageous humor 9 p.m. Nov. 7-8 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J. For more information or tickets, call 609-317-1000.
Outta Town
The Dark Crystal
The 1982 fantasy film is screened 2 p.m. Nov. 1 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Who’s Bad
The Michael Jackson tribute band performs 3 and 8 p.m. Nov. 1 at Sellersville Theater 1984, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Capitol Steps
The political satire stage show comes to town 8 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
David Copperfield
The 1935 epic film is screened 2 p.m. Nov. 2 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
The Addams Family
Media Theater presents the musical based on the classic morbidly funny TV show through Nov. 2, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.
Billy Gardell
The comedian seen on “Mike & Molly” performs 8 p.m. Nov. 7 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
The Dead Zone
The 1983 horror film based on the novel by Stephen King is screened 9:45 p.m. Nov. 7 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
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, through Nov. 16, 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road, Chadds Ford; www.brandywinemuseum.org.