Out & About – July 20-26, 2018

SHE’S A RAINBOW: Pop singer Kesha (pictured) teams up with rapper Macklemore for co-headlining tour ‘Rainbow’ that is set to get Philly jumping and dancing 7 p.m. July 25 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J. For more information or tickets, call 609-365-1300. Photo: Olivia Bee

Theater & Arts
Agnes Martin: The Untroubled Mind/Works from the Daniel W. Dietrich II Collection

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents paintings and drawings exploring the ideas that shaped Martin’s minimalist art, through Oct. 14, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Biting Wit and Brazen Folly: British Satirical Prints, 1780s–1830s

Philadelphia Museum of Art’s exhibit on the appeal of caricature in Georgian England and the ways in which those images teased and provoked audiences, through Aug.  22, 26th Street and
the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Cedric the Entertainer

The comedian seen on “The Original Kings of Comedy” performs 8 p.m. July 21 at Sugarhouse Casino, 1001 N. Columbus Blvd.; 877-477-3715.

Cirque du Soleil’s VOLTA

The new Big Top production by the international acrobatic circus-arts company comes to the area through Aug. 5 at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks; 484-754-3976.

Design in Revolution: A 1960s Odyssey

Philadelphia Museum of Art’s exhibition of pop art and psychedelia from the civil-rights and anti-war movements through Sept. 9, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha

The physician and activist recognized for her 2015 study that exposed elevated blood lead levels in Flint children discusses her new book “What the Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City,” 7:30 p.m. July 25 at Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.

Experiments in Motion: Photographs from the Collection

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents a photographic exhibition in which artists stop, extend and rearrange time for their own creative ends, through Aug. 19, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Face to Face: Portraits of Artists

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring how photographers helped craft the public personas of their creative subjects in this stunning collection of rare photographs from the museum’s collection, through Oct. 14, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Philadelphia’s LGBTQ Community and the Media

The William Way LGBT Community Center hosts an archival and photographic exhibition examining the relationship between the mainstream press and the community, through Aug. 31 in the John J. Wilcox Jr. exhibit space, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220. 

Jaws

The blockbuster summer thriller is screened 8 p.m. July 23 at The Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

Jeff Dunham

The comedian and ventriloquist performs 4 and 8 p.m. July 22 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Modern Times: American Art 1910–1950

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of American art epitomizing the early 20th century, through Sept. 3, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Rachel Rose: Wil-o-Wisp/The Future Fields Commission

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents contemporary video installations that ruminate on our image-saturated culture and histories of the past, through Aug. 19, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Scorpio Rising, Black Jackets and Choppers, Pedagogue & The Troublemakers

Four short films about bikes and leather are screened 7 p.m. July 25 at International House, 3701 Chestnut St.; 215-387-5125.

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DON’T PANIC: Brendon Urie brings his Panic! at the Disco to Philly on the emo-variable ensemble’s “Pray for the Wicked” tour 7 p.m. July 27 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-389-9543. Photo: Shervin Lainez

Music
Zach Brown Band

The country band performs 8 p.m. July 20 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.

Beck

The alt-rock singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. July 20 at Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing, 601 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd.; 215-922-1011. 

Yes

The classic prog-rock band celebrates its 50 years with a performance 8 p.m. July 20 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-625-3681.

Weezer and The Pixies

The alternative-rock groups perform 7:30 p.m. July 21 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 609-365-1300.

David Byrne

The Talking Heads singer and mastermind performs 6:30 p.m. July 27 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 609-365-1300.

Mimi Imfurst Presents Drag Diva Brunch

Mimi Imfurst, Bev, Vinchelle, Sutton Fearce and special guests perform 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 21 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.

Ed Christof

The Philly DJ spins favorite tunes 10 p.m. July 21 at Franky Bradley’s, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.

 

Nightlife

Bearlesque

The bear burlesque show comes out of hibernation 9 p.m. July 27 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

Glitter and Garbage

The cabaret by Shannon Turner and friends kicks off 7 p.m. July 27 at L’Etage, Sixth and Bainbridge streets; 215-592-0656.

Outta Town

 

The Bad News Bears

The classic comedy film is screened 9:45 p.m. July 20 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

Otep

The band fronted by an out metal singer performs 8 p.m. July 20 at Reverb Nightclub, 1402 N. Ninth St., Reading; 610-
743-3069. 

Britney Spears

The pop star performs July 21 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Sponge and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack

The alt-rock bands perform 8 p.m. July 21 at Reverb Nightclub, 1402 N. Ninth St., Reading; 610-743-3069. 

GiGi

The 60th anniversary of the romantic musical is celebrated with a screening 1:30 p.m. July 22 and 7:30 p.m. July 23 at at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

Jerry Seinfeld

The comedian performs 8 p.m. July 27 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Mike Marino

The comedian performs 8 p.m. July 27 at The Rrazz Room at the Clarion Inn & Suites New Hope, 6426 Lower York Rd.; 888-596-1027. 

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