Summer is upon us and so are copious events looking to empty your wallets and purses, as well as make you use up your vacation and sick days.
Whether you like your good times relatively intimate and confined or grandiose in the outdoors, Philly has way too much going on this summer to keep you anything less than gloriously entertained. So get ready to mark up your calendar because it’s time to get out there and have some fun.
Comedy/Humor
Jim Gaffigan
The comedian performs 7 and 10 p.m. July 15 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling
The comedian performs 7:30 p.m. July 22 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Jeff Dunham
The comedian performs July 22-23 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Chris Franjola
The comedian seen on “Chelsea Lately” performs July 27-29 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.
Ted Alexandro
The comedian seen on Comedy Central performs Aug. 4-5 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Gina Yashere
The comedian performs Aug. 10-12 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.
Jon Lovitz
The comedian seen on “Saturday Night Live” performs Aug. 10-12 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Bill Maher
The comedian and talk-show host performs 8 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Gabriel Iglesias
The comedian performs 8 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Music
Gorillaz
The alt-rock band performs 7:30 p.m. July 13 at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 601 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-1011.
King’s X
The rock band featuring out bassist Dug Pinnick performs 8 p.m. July 15 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Idina Menzel
The singer and actor performs 8 p.m. July 16 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, NJ; 609-365-1300.
Jill Scott
The R&B star performs 8 p.m. July 16 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Ghost
The hard-rock band performs 8 p.m. July 20 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-625-3681.
311
The rock band performs 7 p.m. July 21 at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 601 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-1011.
John Legend
The soul singer performs 8 p.m. July 24 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 609-365-1300.
Toad the Wet Sprocket
The alternative-rock band performs 8 p.m. July 26 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.
Korn and Stone Sour
The hard-rock bands perform 5:30 p.m. July 26 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 609-365-1300.
LFO
The pop band performs 8 p.m. July 26 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-625-3681.
Boston and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
The rock bands perform 7:30 p.m. July 27 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 609-365-1300.
Seether
The hard-rock band performs 7:30 p.m. July 27 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-625-3681.
Chely Wright
The country-music artist performs 7:30 p.m. July 28 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Primus and Clutch
The hard-rock bands perform 7:30 p.m. July 29 at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 601 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-1011.
Diana Ross
The pop/R&B diva performs 8 p.m. July 29 at The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 215-546-7900.
Queen with Adam Lambert
The classic-rock band fronted by the out pop singer performs 8 p.m. July 30 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Earth, Wind & Fire and Chic featuring Nile Rodgers
The classic funk/R&B groups performs 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Blondie and Garbage
The female-fronted rock bands perform 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 215-546-7900.
Social Distortion
The punk-rock band performs 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-625-3681.
The Melvins
The alternative-rock band performs 8:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
Goo Goo Dolls
The rock band performs 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 601 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-1011.
Lifehouse and Switchfoot
The alt-rock bands perform 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-625-3681.
Roger Waters
The classic-rock artist performs the music of Pink Floyd 8 p.m. Aug. 8-11 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Retro Futura featuring Howard Jones, Paul Young, English Beat, Men Without Hats, Katrina and Modern English
The classic ’80s alternative-pop and rock groups perform 8 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
United We Rock Tour 2017
Rock bands Styx and REO Speedwagon perform 8 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Kool & The Gang and The Commodores
The R&B/funk groups perform 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Lionel Richie and Mariah Carey
The R&B singers perform 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Jimmy Buffet
The beach-influenced singer performs 8 p.m. Aug. 17 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 609-365-1300.
John Mayer
The rock guitarist and singer performs 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 609-365-1300.
Lil’ Yachty
The rapper performs 8 p.m. Aug. 24 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Aretha Franklin
The R&B legend performs 8 p.m. Aug. 26 at The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 215-546-7900.
Green Day
The punk-rock band performs 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, NJ; 609-365-1300.
Made in America Festival
Jay-Z headlines the outdoor festival featuring The Chainsmokers, Solange, Kaskade, J. Cole and more Sept. 2-3 at Benjamin Franklin Pkwy; www.madeinamericafest.com.
Sting
The singer performs 8 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Queens of the Stone Age
The rock band performs 8 p.m. Sept. 7 at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 601 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-1011.
Lady Gaga
The pop singer performs 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10-11 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
2 Chainz
The hip-hop artist performs 8 p.m. Sept. 10 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-625-3681.
Ms. Lauryn Hill and Nas
The hip-hop icons perform 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 609-365-1300.
Project Pabst Citywide Festival
The daylong festival features The Menzingers, Peaches, Big Thief, Speedy Ortiz and more 1 p.m. Sept. 16 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Arcade Fire
The rock band performs 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Katy Perry
The pop singer performs 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
The Cranberries
The alternative-rock band performs 8 p.m. Sept. 20 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-625-3681.
Quicksand
The alternative-rock band performs 8:30 p.m. Sept. 22 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
Hanson
The pop-rock band performs 8 p.m. Sept. 28 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-625-3681.
Nightlife
Martha Graham Cracker 12-Year Anniversary Party
The Philly cabaret star performs with DJ Robert Drake and Christeene 8:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at The Trocadero Theater, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Beth Malone
The actor seen in “Fun Home” performs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Kinsey Sicks
The comedy “dragapella” group performs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Alex Newell
The performer and actor seen on “Glee” performs 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Theater & Arts
BalletX Summer Series 2017
Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company presents a series that includes two world premieres July 12-16 at Prince Music Theater’s Main Stage, 1412 Chestnut St.; 267-239-2941.
Bring It! Live
The hip-hop-flavored dance show comes to Philly 3 and 7 p.m. July 16 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Guys and Dolls
Bucks County Playhouse presents the legendary musical July 21-Aug. 12, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2121.
Grease
Camden County College presents the beloved musical set in the 1950s July 22-29 at Dennis Flyer Memorial Theatre, 200 College Drive, Blackwood, N.J.; 855-936-2467.
Wicked
The Broadway musical based on the popular book returns July 26-Aug. 27 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
2017 Fringe Festival
The 17-day, citywide celebration of innovation and creativity in contemporary performance, Sept. 7-23 at various venues; http://fringearts.com.