UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Enduring out folk/rock duo Indigo Girls return for two intimate performances Oct. 11-12 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave. in Glenside. For more information or tickets, call 215-572-7650.
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.
John Cena
The wrestler reads from his new picture book, “Elbow Grease,” 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
The Duchamp Family
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition highlighting the close-knit family of artistic innovators and the many connections linking their groundbreaking works, through August, 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.
Flying Steps presents Flying Bach
The award-winning and globally recognized German dance crew combines hip-hop with modern ballet, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Garden Bouquet
Still-life artists Ian Shiver and Barbara Sosson present an exhibition of art featuring colorful live horticulture designs, through Nov. 3 at Hot Bed Gallery, 723 Chestnut St., second floor, 267-918-7432.
THE GLOW: A Jack O’Lantern Experience
A family-friendly, immersive Halloween stroll along a trail illuminated by more than 5,000 hand-carved jack o’ lanterns, weekends through Oct. 28, 4160 Horticultural Drive in Fairmount Park; www.theglowjackolantern.com.
ICON
William Way LGBT Community Center Art Gallery presents a new installation by Natalie Hope McDonald that showcases the diverse iconography of the LGBT community, through Oct. 26, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn
Walnut Street Theatre presents the musical based on the classic Universal Pictures film, through Oct. 21, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
John Kerry
The former Democratic presidential nominee participates in a live Q&A, 1 p.m. Oct. 5 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Kathy Griffin: Laugh Your Head Off World Tour
The comedian performs 8 p.m. Oct. 6 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Mimi Imfurst Presents Drag Diva Brunch
Mimi Imfurst, Bev, Vinchelle, Sutton Fearce and special guests perform 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 6 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.
South American Sounds
The Philadelphia Orchestra explores the music of South America with pieces by Argentinian and Peruvian composers, through Oct. 6 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Yael Bartana: And Europe Will Be Stunned
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition blurring fact and fiction, with the artist reimagining historical narratives to spur a dialogue about urgent social and geopolitical issues of our time, through Jan. 1, 26th Street and
the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
A STALK IN THE PARK: The Phantom is back, having escaped to a new life in New York in “Love Never Dies,” Andrew Lloyd Webber’s colorful sequel to “The Phantom of the Opera.” Catch the romantic thrills and chills through Oct. 7 at Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-893-1999.
Music
Havana Nights: A Celebration of Cuban Music & Food
Philly band Conjunto performs 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Kansas
The classic-rock band performs 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.
Liz Phair
The alternative-rock singer performs 8:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
Simple Minds
The new-wave band performs 9 p.m. Oct. 5 at Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets; 610-352-2887.
Rock Allegiance
The music festival featuring performances by Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach, Insane Clown Posse and more kicks off 1 p.m. Oct. 6 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 609-365-1300.
Thrice
The rock band performs 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators
The hard-rock band performs 8 p.m. Oct. 10 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Gorillaz
The multimedia rock band with the animated cartoon alter ego performs 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Ja Rule and Method Man & Redman
The rappers perform 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Maroon 5
The pop band performs 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Goo Goo Dolls
The rock band performs 8:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-625-3681.
Talib Kweli
The rapper performs 8:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
Nightlife
Paul’s Drag Kitchen
Paula Deen White hosts a drag show featuring her friends 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St.; 215-592-0656.
Bearlesque
The bear-themed burlesque show starts 9 p.m. Oct. 5 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
GOLDLUST
Philadelphia’s biggest, hottest gay dance party shines with DJ Stephen Durkin, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Philadelphia Battle Burlesque Royale
Philly’s best burlesque performers turn up 9 p.m. Oct. 11 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675
Happy Bear
The bear-themed happy hour runs 5-9 p.m. Oct. 12 at Tabu, 200 S.12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Escape from NYC
New York drag performers head south to Philly, 9 p.m. Oct. 12 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Outta Town
Nicholas King
The Broadway actor and singer performs 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Halloween
The classic slasher film is screened 9:45 p.m. Oct. 5 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
Betty
The rock band and Philly Pride regulars perform 8 p.m. Oct. 6 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.
2001: A Space Odyssey
The classic sci-fi film is screened Oct. 7-8 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
Lewis Black
The comedian seen on “The Daily Show” performs Oct. 12-13 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Los Lobos
The band performs 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228. n