Out & About: July 17-23, 2015

PSY-CHO-TICALLY FUNNY: Take a laugh break from the Sand Blast festivities and catch out comedian Margaret Cho when her “PSYCHO” tour comes through Atlantic City 9 p.m. July 18 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Festival Park, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J. For more information or tickets, call 609-317-1000.

 

Theater & Arts

Adventures in Photography

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition featuring diverse works by figures such as Peter Henry Emerson and George Seeley through Aug. 20, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Asylum

FACT (Fighting AIDS Continuously Together) Bucks County presents a production based on the true story of a young lesbian who fled Uganda to escape death at the hands of her own family, through July 26 at The Stagecrafters Theater, 8130 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-8881.

 

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.

 

Genghis Khan: Bring the Legend to Life

The Franklin Institute presents the story of one of the world’s greatest leaders through Jan. 3, 20th Street and the Parkway; www.fi.edu.

 

Herman Leonard: Jazz Portraits

An exhibition of photographs from the portrait photographer, featuring jazz legends such as Miles Davis, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington and many more from 1940-60, through Oct. 11 at Michener Art Museum, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-340-9800.

 

Into Dust: Traces of the Fragile in Contemporary Art

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition about the distinctions between the corporeal and transcendental, emergence and decay, belonging and displacement, life and death, through Oct. 25, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Josh Blue

The comedian seen on “Last Comic Standing” performs July 23-25 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.

 

Legendary: Inside the House Ballroom Scene

The African American Museum in Philadelphia presents the premiere of the Philadelphia-based work of photographer Gerard Gaskin focusing on the culture of house balls of the African American and Latino gay, transgender and queer community, through Aug. 16, 701 Arch St.; www.aampmuseum.org.

 

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.

 

Steve Byrne

The comedian seen on “Sullivan & Son” performs through July 18 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom

St.; 215-496-9001.

 

 

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STEPPING OUT WITH MY GAGA: Jazz crooner Tony Bennett and pop royalty Lady Gaga team up for a night of classy, jazzy musical fun, 8 p.m. July 24 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J. For more information, call 609-317-1000.

Music

 

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival

The daylong hard-rock/metal festival featuring Slayer, King Diamond, Hellyeah and more starts 1 p.m. July 17 at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 609-365-1300.

 

Floetry

The neo-soul/R&B group performs 9 p.m. July 17 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.

 

Seth McFarlance with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

The “Family Guy” creator sings backed by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 8 p.m. July 18 at Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 215-546-7900.

 

Neon Trees

The rock band with an out singer performs 8 p.m. July 21 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.

 

The Fellowship of the Ring with The Philadelphia Orchestra

The fantasy film is screened with a live score from the Philadelphia Orchestra 7:30 p.m. July 23 at Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 215-546-7900.

 

Kip Winger

The rock singer performs 8 p.m. July 23 at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.

 

The Striptease Orchestra

The Peek-a-Boo Revue’s backing band performs 8 p.m. July 24 at Upstairs at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

 

Brendan James

The singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. July 24 at Downstairs at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

 

Diana Krall with The Philadelphia Orchestra

The Canadian jazz singer and pianist performs with the Philadelphia Orchestra 8 p.m. July 24 at Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 215-546-7900.

 

Raimundo Santos Quartet

The Afro-Latin trio performs 8 p.m. July 24 at Venice Island Performing Arts and Recreation Center, 4366 Main St., Manayunk; 215-685-3583. Lil’ Steph presents

 

Nightlife

 

Rasputin’s Room

The burlesque show begins 9 p.m. July 17 at Ruba Club Studios, 416 Green St.; 215- 627-9831.

 

Extreme Midget Wresting

Is this still a thing? OK, drink up, 8 p.m. July 22 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.

 

Divine/Intervention

The world premiere of the play about John Waters film star Divine, through Aug. 1 at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 Saint James St.; www.TheDivinePlay.com.

 

Outta Town

 

Cracker

The alt-rock band performs 8 p.m. July 17 at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

 

The Frenchie Davis Experience

The out singer seen on “American Idol,” “The Voice” and in “Rent” performs 8 p.m. July 17 at the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027.

 

Howie Mandel

The comedian performs 9 p.m. July 17 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

 

UHF

The cult-comedy film starring Weird Al Yankovich is screened 9:45 p.m. July 17 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

 

High School Confidential

The cult-classic exploitation film is screened 2 p.m. July 19 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228. 

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