GOING UP SWINGING: Catch queer-focused Tangle Movement Arts’ all-new performance of aerial dance and vertical drama “Life Lines,” in which the acrobats in the nine-woman cast and Philly-based acoustic trio Guide Birds collaborate to tell three women’s stories of rebuilding after sudden changes through Sept. 9 at Neighborhood House, 20 N. American St. For more information, call 215-266-6215 or visit www.tangle-arts.com. Photo: Michael Ermilio
Theater & Arts
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to the Forum
Walnut Street Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim’s classic Tony Award-winning musical through Oct. 22, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550
Dita Von Teese’s “The Art of the Teese” Burlesque Revue
The burlesque star performs her latest show 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-625-3681.
2017 Fringe Festival
The 17-day, citywide celebration of innovation and creativity in contemporary performance runs through Sept. 23 at various venues; http://fringearts.com.
James Veitch: Dot Con
The British comedian, musician and writer performs 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
John Witherspoon
The comedian seen in “Friday” and “The Boondocks” performs through Sept. 9 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Kink Haüs
Gunnar Montana returns with a new show based on the theme of a brutal underground nightclub through Sept. 24 at The Latvian Society of Philadelphia, 531 N. Seventh St.; www.gunnarmontana.com.
Queers of the Western Zombie Apocalypse
The Fringe Festival presents a show about what happens when the world ends and a ragtag group of LGBT survivors bands together to fight off zombies and bigots through Sept. 25 at Fringe Arts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-413-9006.
Tim Meadows
The comedian seen on “Saturday Night Live” performs Sept. 14-16 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Wayne’s World
The comedy film based on the popular “Saturday Night Live” characters is screened 8 p.m. Sept. 11 at The Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
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.
REVOLUTION ROCK: Hard-hitting rap/rock supergroup Prophets of Rage, featuring members of Rage Against the Machine, Public Enemy and Cypress Hill, aren’t pulling any punches with their fiery message of resisting injustice and the current administration. They come roaring through Philly to perform 8 p.m. Sept. 10 at TLA, 334 South St. For more information or tickets, call 215-922-1011.
Music
Danzig and Corrosion of Conformity
The hard-rock bands perform 7:30 Sept. 8 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 215-627-1332.
Patty Larkin
The out singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. Sept. 8 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Nicole Atkins
The singer-songwriter performs 8:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at The Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St.; 267-639-4528.
Billy Joel
The classic-rock singer performs 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, 800-922-9999
Janet Gardner
The rock singer and Vixen front woman performs 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
UB40
The reggae band performs 9 p.m. Sept. 9 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 215-627-1332.
Lady Gaga
The pop singer performs 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10-11 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Dead Cross
The hard-rock band featuring members of Faith No More and Slayer performs 8 p.m. Sept. 10 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
2 Chainz
The rapper performs 8 p.m. Sept. 10 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-625-3681.
Swervedriver
The English alternative-rock band performs 8:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
Crystal Bowersox
The out singer-songwriter and “American Idol” alum performs 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
The Afghan Whigs
The alternative-rock band performs 8:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
2CELLOS
The classical and pop-music duo performs 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 215-546-7900.
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.
The Offspring and Sublime with Rome
The rock bands perform 7 p.m. Sept. 14 at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 601 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-1011.
Nightlife
TRANSITIONS: Becoming a Trans-Affirming Birth Worker
A unique training workshop, presented by “Brotha Doula” (aka Christian A’Xavier Lovehall), which provides the necessary guidance to birth workers on the most affirming practices for care of trans and non-binary pregnant individuals, noon-4 p.m. Sept. 9 at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
Fuck Clothes Go Naked
A private, all-male, all-nude, social event celebrating the message of body positivity for all men, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Sept 9 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Liberty’s Belles
The Liberty Belles Burlesque Revue comes to Philly 9 p.m. Sept. 10 at Punchline Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.
Festival Get Pegged with John Jarboe and Dieter Rita Scholl
The Fringe Festival presents a cabaret show 10:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-413-1318.
Outta Town
Suede
The comedian seen opening for Joan Rivers performs 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
The neo-swing band performs 9 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Attack the Block
The sci-fi action film is screened 9:45 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228. n