LADIES SING THE BOOZE: Antigone Rising, the alt-country/rock band with out members, is on the road in support of its “Whiskey & Wine” EP and is set to get your ears good and drunk 8 p.m. Sept. 10 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. For more information or tickets, call 215-222-1400.
Theater & Arts
Anjelah Johnson
The comedian seen on “MadTV” performs through Sept. 10 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
The Bridges of Madison County
Media Theatre presents the musical based on the best-selling novel Sept. 14-Oct. 23, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.
Carly Aquilino
The comedian performs Sept. 15-18 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Classical Splendor: Painted Furniture for a Grand Philadelphia House
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of furniture designed in 1808 by Benjamin Henry Latrobe through Jan. 1, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Creative Africa
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of photography, fashion, sculpture and architecture by artists from Africa through Sept. 25, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Everyday, Everynight
The Seraphin Gallery presents a solo exhibition by James Inscho featuring abstract compositions through Sept.18, 1108 Pine St.; 215-923-7000.
Inside Out
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of large-scale, high-quality replicas of favorite works from the museum’s collection to local neighborhoods through Nov. 1, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Lloyd Ney: Local Color
The Michener Art Museum hosts an exhibition of works by the American painter, sculptor, writer and artistic innovator known for pushing boundaries, embracing Modernism and stirring up controversy, through Sept. 11, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-340-9800.
Look Again: Contemporary Perspectives on African Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition drawing from the Penn Museum’s esteemed African collections through Dec. 4, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Love Jones: The Musical
Chrisette Michele, Musiq Soulchild, Marsha Ambrosius and more join forces to tell the classic love story of Darius and Nina Sept. 14-18 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Plays of/for a Respirateur
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an installation by Joseph Kosuth that includes a selection of his work, along with a group of seminal works by Marcel Duchamp, through the fall, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Poppy Champlin
The out comedian performs 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at The Rrazz Room, 385 Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Ralphie May
The comedian seen on “Last Comic Standing” performs Sept. 9-10 at Punch Line Philly, 1004 Canal St.; 215-309-0150.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific
Walnut Street Theatre presents the classic musical adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel through Oct. 23, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Tête-à-Tête: Conversations in Photography
The Michener Art Museum hosts an exhibition celebrating more than 25 years of regional photographic programming through Sept. 11, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-340-9800.
… JUST GOT ‘REAL’: “Real Time” host and politically charged comedian Bill Maher gives Philly an earful 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 250 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-790-5800.
Music
The Lumineers
The folk-rock band performs 6 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 215-546-7900.
Adele
The superstar British pop and soul singer performs 8 p.m. Sept. 9-10 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Culture Club
The new-wave/pop band performs 8:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 215-627-1332.
Echo & The Bunnymen
The classic new-wave band performs 8:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
Sleigh Bells
The rock-duo performs 8:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
Corinne Bailey Rae
The British neo-soul singer-songwriter performs 8:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
Cute is What We Aim For: 10-Year Anniversary Tour
The alt-rock band performs 8 p.m. Sept. 15 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
The Proclaimers
The rock band performs 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Nightlife
Ab Fab GayBINGO!
The monthly BINGO fundraiser for AIDS Fund returns with an “Absolutely Fabulous” theme 7-9:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at Gershman Y, 401 S. Broad St.; www.aidsfundphilly.org/gaybingo.
Britney Spears “Glory” Album Release Show and Dance Party
Enjoy a Britney Spears tribute show featuring drag and burlesque performances from Ariel Versace, Chastity St. Cartier, Josh Schonewolf, Cherry St. Cartier and Turnpyke 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Sept. 10 at Boxers PHL, 1330 Walnut St.; 201-388-3177.
Rock Hard: Underwear Fashion Show and Charity Auction
Adult entertainers show off 8-11 p.m. Sept. 10 at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St.; 215-735-5772.
Back 2 Basics Throwback Party
The ’90s throwback festivity becomes semiannual 10 p.m. Sept. 10 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.
Beth & Ralph’s Porn Stash
Local gay comedians Beth Eisenberg and Ralph Andracchio watch porn clips and have conversations with a panel of guests of all shapes and sizes, including business leaders, improvisers, stand-up comedians and artists, 10:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Philly Improv Theater, 2030 Sansom St.; 267-233-1556.
Rasputin’s Room: The International Extravaganza
Lil’ Steph throws her monthly burlesque party 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at Franky Bradley’s, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.
Jocks Vs. Nerds Part Deux
DJ KRK and yearbook photos by Alexander John Photography highlight this theme night beginning 9 p.m. Sept. 16 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Outta Town
Wet Hot American Summer
The comedy film is screened 9:45 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
Ty Herndon
The Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum country-music singer performs Sept. 16 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.