Out & About: Aug. 4-10

OVER A DECADE OF DIVA-DOM: Philadelphia cabaret star Martha Graham Cracker, the entertaining alter ego of Dito van Reigersberg, celebrates her 12-year anniversary with a party that includes performances by Christeene and music by DJ Robert Drake 8:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at The Trocadero Theater, 1003 Arch St. For more information or tickets, call 215-922-6888.

Theater & Arts

Around the World in 80 Days

Hedgerow Theatre presents the global adventure story through Aug. 13, 64 Rose Valley Road, Media; 610-565-4211.

 

Gina Yashere

The comedian performs Aug. 10-12 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.

 

Guys and Dolls

Bucks County Playhouse presents the legendary musical through Aug. 12, 70 S. Main St., New Hope; 215-862-2121.

 

Hear Me War at Philadelphia Women’s Theatre Festival

The production follows an army of feminists who fear for their lives in today’s dysfunctional political climate and march to Washington, D.C., to fight their ultimate battle — dismantling the patriarchy — 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at Caplan Studio Theater, 211 S. Broad St.; 215-717-6310.

 

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center presents the stage-musical adaptation of the Disney animated classic through Aug. 5, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave.; 610-622-1189.

 

Jon Lovitz

The comedian seen on “Saturday Night Live” performs Aug. 10-12 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.

 

Ted Alexandro

The comedian seen on Comedy Central performs Aug. 4-5 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.

 

Transparency

The LGBT glass-art exhibition runs through Aug. 6 at National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut St.; 215-925-2800.

 

Wicked

The Broadway musical based on the popular book set in the land of Oz is here through Aug. 27 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

 

Wild: Michael Nichols

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the work of the legendary photographer, artist, technical innovator and ardent advocate for preserving natural habitats 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 the artist 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.

 

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WATERS RUNS DEEP: Pink Floyd mastermind and prog-rock pioneer Roger Waters comes to our area with his “Us + Them” tour — which directs a considerable amount of its message and imagery into criticizing the homophobic, corrupt and disingenuous orange narcissist some people consider the president. So take another trip to the dark side of the moon and rock out 8 p.m. Aug. 8-11 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-389-9543.

Music

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.

Nickelback

The rock band performs 6 p.m. Aug. 4 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 609-365-1300.

 

Poptone

The rock band featuring members of Bauhaus, Tones on Tail and Love and Rockets performs songs from all of those groups 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

 

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.

 

Lifehouse and Switchfoot

The alt-rock bands perform 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-625-3681.

 

Michelle Branch

The singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.

 

Neurosis and Converge

The experimental hard-rock bands perform 8 p.m. Aug. 7 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.

 

Die Antwoord

The electronic hip-hop duo performs 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 215-627-1332.

 

Yes

The classic-rock band performs 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at Tower Theater, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 610-352-2887.

 

Dashboard Confessional

The rock band performs 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 601 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-1011.

 

Nightlife

Vibe: An LGBTQ+ Dance Party

A dance party and safe, enjoyable space for folks of all gender presentations and sexual orientations, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Aug. 5 at William Street Common, 3900 Chestnut St.; 215-397-4693.

 

PGMC Auditions

Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus holds auditions for its 2017-18 concert season 6-8 p.m. Aug. 9 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2111 Sansom St.; [email protected].

 

Outta Town

Theatre Arts Center’s School House Rock Live, Jr.

The Emmy Award-winning Saturday-morning educational cartoon series and pop-culture phenomenon hits the stage through Aug. 4 at Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St.; 215-785-0100.

 

Karen Akers

The Broadway/cabaret singer performs 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.

 

Jim Norton

The comedian performs 9 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

 

Stars of Nashville

Country artists Claire Bowen, Jonathan Jackson, Chris Carmack and more perform 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

 

Retro Futura Tour

Howard Jones, Paul Young, English Beat, Men Without Hats, Katrina and Modern English perform on this classic ’80s alternative-pop concert 8 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

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