KEEPING IT FRESH: It’s that time of year when Philly’s hip-hop house band The Roots host their annual Roots Picnic, which this year features performances by Erykah Badu (pictured), The Weekend, A$AP Rocky, Afrika Bambaataa, Phantogram and many more artists, starting noon May 30 at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 121 N. Columbus Blvd. For more information or tickets, call 215-569-9400.
Theater & Arts
Adventures in Photography
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition featuring diverse works, including rare early pictures and examples of the Pictorialist art movement by figures such as Peter Henry Emerson and George Seeley, through Aug. 20, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Brownsville Song (B-Side For Tray)
Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the show about a family dealing with the aftermath of a tragic loss from urban violence through May 31 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.
The Crow
The film about a guitarist who comes back from the dead to avenge his murder is screened May 29-30 at PFS Theater at the Roxy, 2023 Sansom St.; 267-239-2941.
Dance: Movement, Rhythm, Spectacle
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of prints, drawings and photographs that celebrate the world of dance through Aug. 2, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Disney’s The Lion King
The hit musical based on the classic tale is in town through June 14 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Donizetti’s La Favorita
Amici Opera Company presents the opera 3 p.m. May 31 at Redeemer U.M.C., 1128 Cottman Ave., Lawndale; 215-224-0257.
I Love A Piano
Walnut Street Theatre presents a production featuring the music of Irving Berlin through June 28 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Kate Breakey: Small Deaths
An exhibition of hand-colored, oversized images of the birds, flowers, and insects that photographer Breakey has memorialized through her work is on display through July 12 at Michener Art Museum, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-340-9800.
Kingsman: The Secret Service
The action film is screened 8 p.m. May 31 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Memphis
Walnut Street Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical about the city with a rich musical history through July 12, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Northern Lights: Scandinavian Design
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition surveying Scandinavian design from its triumphant showing at the 1900 World’s Fair in Paris to the present day through Oct. 4, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Passion
Arden Theatre Company presents a tale of love and obsession set in 19th-century Italy through June 28, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-8900.
Silent Film with Organ: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
The classic silent film is screened with a live organ performance 9 p.m. May 29 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
GETTING LIT: Out virtuoso guitarist and songwriter Kaki King performs her multi-media solo show “The Neck Is A Bridge To The Body,” featuring an interactive lightshow and projections, 8 p.m. May 30 at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave. For more information or tickets, call 215-257-5808.
Music
Brett Gleason
The out singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. May 29 at Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St.; 215-928-0770.
Roots Picnic
The Roots, Erykah Badu and more perform starting at noon May 30 at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 121 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-569-9400.
Buckcherry
The rock band performs 8 p.m. at Xfinity Live!, 1100 Pattison Ave.; 267-443-6415.
Justine Skye
The R&B singer performs 8 p.m. June 3 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Michael Franti & Spearhead
The alt-rock/neo-soul group performs 9 p.m. June 5 at the Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 215-627-1332.
Nightlife
Happy Bear
The bear-themed happy hour, 5-9 p.m. May 29 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Weird Beard Revue Presents: That’s Side-showbiz!
A sideshow-style showcase, 8 p.m. May 30 at L’Etage, 624 Bainbridge St.; 215-592-0626.
A Very Tabu Prom
A black-tie affair featuring a band and DJ Javas, 9 p.m. May 30 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
The Mixx
A new Wednesday-night dance party launches 9 p.m. June 3 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Drag Wars 6: Opening Night
Twenty queens compete in an event described as “Drag Race” meets “The Voice,” 9 p.m.-2 a.m. June 4 at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St.; 215-735-5772.
Leading Ladies: Drag Queen Invasion
Four drag queens take the stage 9 p.m. June 4 at Tap Room on 19th, 2400 S. 19th St.; 267-687-7817.
Outta Town
Raymond the Amish Comic
The comedian performs 8 p.m. May 29 at the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Loni Love
The comedian performs 9 p.m. May 29 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Bunny Lake is Missing
The classic suspense film is screened 2 p.m. May 31 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
Eddie Bruce
The singer performs a tribute to great female vocalists 8 p.m. June 4 at the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Sharon Clark
The singer performs a salute to great female jazz vocalists 8 p.m. June 5 at the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Ex Machina
The sci-fi film about artificial intelligence is screened 7 p.m. June 5 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
The Hills Have Eyes
The classic horror film is screened 9:45 p.m. June 5 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.