SOUL FIREWORKS: Wawa Welcome America Festival heats up the Fourth of July with a concert honoring Philly natives Boyz II Men and featuring performances by The Philly POPS, Mandy Gonzalez, Tony DeSare and the neo-soul superstar Mary J. Blige 7-9:30 p.m. July 4 on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. For more information, visit www.welcomeamerica.com.
Theater & Arts
Another Way of Telling: Women Photographers from the Collection
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition featuring exceptional and rare photographs by women exploring identity in and out of the studio, through July 16, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763- 8100.
Arnez J
The comedian seen on BET and Netflix performs through July 2 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496- 9001.
Around the World in 80 Days
Hedgerow Theatre presents the global adventure story, July 6-Aug. 13, 64 Rose Valley Road, Media; 610-565-4211.
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
The story of the early rock ’n’ roll icon comes to the stage through July 9 at The Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Channeling Nature by Design
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition examining how designers of handmade and industrial objects — including furniture, pottery, kitchenware and even a 3-D printed neckpiece — have responded to the beauty and fragility of the natural world, through July 16, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Chris Kattan
The comedian and “SNL” alum performs July 6-8 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.
Disney’s Cinderella
Bristol Riverside Theatre presents the classic fairytale live on stage July 6-7, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100.
Jerry’s Girls
Walnut Street Theatre presents Broadway’s electrifying tribute to the all-American master of song, Jerry Herman, through July 2 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Joe Machi
The comedian seen on “Last Comic Standing” performs July 7-9 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Lino Tagliapietra: Painting in Glass
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition showcasing the artist’s complex glass vessels, through July 16, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live!
Join Joel Hodgson, creator of the critically acclaimed TV show, and its new host Jonah Heston as they bring the first live touring production of the popular series to the area 7 and 10 p.m. July 7 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.
Philadelphia Assembled
Initiated by artist Jeanne van Heeswijk, together with hundreds of collaborators from across the city, the project explores Philadelphia’s changing landscape and tells a story of radical community building and active resistance through July 31 at Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Phulkari: The Embroidered Textiles of Punjab
Philadelphia Museum of Art explores the beauty and cultural significance of phulkari, ornately embroidered textiles from Punjab, a region straddling Pakistan and India, through July 9, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Saturday Night Fever
Walnut Street Theatre presents the stage-musical adaptation of the hit disco-era film featuring songs by the Bee Gees through July 16, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Trainspotting and Trainspotting 2
The ’90s comedy-drama and its sequel are screened 8 p.m. July 5 at Trocadero Theater, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Transparency
The LGBTQ glass-art exhibition runs through Aug. 6 at National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St.; 215-925-2800.
Wild: Michael Nichols
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the work of legendary photographer Michael Nichols through Sept. 17, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Witness: Reality and Imagination in the Prints of Francisco Goya
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of works by Francisco Goya, who witnessed decades of political turmoil and social upheaval as court painter to four successive rulers of Spain, through Sept. 6, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
The Woodmere Annual: 76th Juried Exhibition
An exhibition featuring works in a wide variety of media from regional artists, through Sept. 4 at the Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave.; 215-247-0476.
RUMORS ABOUND: Fleetwood Mac singers and songwriters Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie have teamed up for an album and a tour, with special guests The Wallflowers opening the show, 7:30 p.m. June 30 at The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Ave. For more information or tickets, call 215-546-7900.
Music
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
The rock band performs 7:30 p.m. July 1 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
R5
The pop-rock band performs 7:30 p.m. July 2 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.
Blac Youngsta
The rapper performs 8 p.m. July 3 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.
John Mellencamp
The classic-rock singer performs 7 p.m. July 6 at The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 215-546-7900.
Grunge Night
Party like it’s 1993 when Nirvana (Supervana), Rage Against the Machine (Rage On) and Nine Inch Nails (The Wretched) tribute bands perform 8 p.m. July 6 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.
Vans Warped Tour
The day-long lineup of punk and rock bands performs, including CKY, Gwar, The Ataris, Save Ferris, Sick of It All and more, starting 11 a.m. July 7 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 609-365-1300.
Nightlife
Spill the Tea Revue, Vol. 5
The Goddess Isis, Sakura Allure, Kevin “Powder” Stackhouse, Alex “Bambi” Weaver and Salotta Tee perform 11 p.m. June 30 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Wawa Welcome America Fireworks
The city lights up for Independence Day 9:30-10 p.m. July 4 at Benjamin Franklin Parkway; www.welcomeamerica.com.
Barb Jungr and John McDaniel perform The Beatles
The cabaret singers perform the music of the Fab Four 7:30 p.m. July 1 at The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Outta Town
Marooned
The sci-fi thriller is screened 2 p.m. July 2 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
The Ultimate Queen Celebration starring Marc Martel
The Queen tribute band performs 9 p.m. July 7 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.