Out & About: May 31-June 6, 2019

A FUNKY FAREWELL: Funk icon and pioneer, George Clinton, pilots the mothership that is Parliament Funkadelic into Philly one last time with his farewell tour, 8 p.m. June 6 at Franklin Music Hall, 421 N. Seventh St. For more information or tickets, call 215-627-1332.

Theater & Arts

Ana Fabrega

The comedian seen on “Portlandia” performs 8:30 & 10 p.m. June 1 at Good Good Comedy Theater, 215 N. 11th St.; 215-399-1279.

 

Arte Povera: Homage to Amalfi ’68

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition recreating one artist’s reactionary exhibition against minimalism and pop art, through July, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

The Impressionist’s Eye

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition featuring the works of Claude Monet, Mary Cassatt, Vincent van Gogh and others, through Aug. 18, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Indecent

Arden Theatre Company presents Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel’s critically acclaimed play with music, about the creation of the controversial Yiddish play “God of Vengeance,” through June 23, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-1122.

 

Jimmy O. Yang

The comedian seen in “Two Broke Girls” performs June 6-8 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.

 

Legally Blonde: The Musical

Walnut Street Theatre presents the musical adaptation of the hit comedy film about a SoCal sorority girl who becomes a law student, through July 14, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

 

Mimi Imfurst Presents Drag Diva Brunch

Mimi Imfurst and special guests perform 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 2 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.

 

Minors

Lantern Theater Company presents a compelling new work of musical theater that gives voice to the families who fought back against a corrupt political machine turning children into commodities, through June 30 at St. Stephen’s Theater, 923 Ludlow St.; 215-829-0395.

 

New Chinese Galleries

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring 4,000 years of Chinese art, through summer, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

 

Treasure Island

Arden Theatre Company presents the swashbuckling pirate tale, through June 2, 40 N. Second St.; https://ardentheatre.org.

 

We the People: American Prints from Between the World Wars

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of prints depicting the good times, hard times and wartime experiences of everyday Americans in the 1930-40s, through July 24, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Weeding Out The Stoned

The cannabis-infused comedy show wherein the audience tries to figure out which of the performers isn’t stoned, 8:30 p.m. May 31 at Good Good Comedy Theater, 215 N. 11th St.; 215-399-1279.

 

Whitman, Alabama

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition bringing Walt Whitman’s poem, “Song of Myself” to life through the voices of Alabama residents, through June 9, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Yoshitoshi: Spirit and Spectacle

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition featuring the brilliant colors and spirited lines of Yoshitoshi, the last great master of the traditional Japanese woodblock print, through Aug. 18, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

 

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INSIDE EDITION: R&B and hip-hop stars, Bobby Brown and Bell Biv Devoe, are joining forces for an evening of their solo hits and New Edition classics on the Robbie, Bobby, Ricky and Mike Tour, 8 p.m. June 6 at The Met, 858 N. Broad St. For information or tickets, email [email protected].

Music

David Gray

The British singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. May 31 at The Met, 858 N. Broad St.; [email protected].

 

Pallbearer

The hard rock band performs 8:30 p.m. May 31 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.

 

Roots Picnic

The hip-hop group hosts their annual festival starting at noon, June 1 at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave.; 215-546-7900.

 

The Distillers

The punk rock band performs 8:30 p.m. June 1 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.

 

Radio 104.5 Birthday Show

The Lumineers, Death Cab For Cutie, Grouplove and more perform, 1 p.m. June 2 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.

 

Robby Kreiger

The former Doors guitarist performs 8 p.m. June 6 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.

 

New Found Glory

The punk rockers perform, 7 p.m. June 7 at Franklin Music Hall, 421 N. Seventh St.; 215-627-1332.

 

Brian McKnight

The R&B singer performs 8 p.m. June 7 at Tower Theater, 69th & Ludlow streets; 610-352-2887.

 

Nightlife

Bev & Miss Troy’s High School Reunion!

The drag performers bring their favorite movie to life, 9 p.m. June 1 at Tabu, 254 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

 

The Rainbow Connection: A Tribute To The Muppets

“RuPaul’s Drag Race Star” Mimi Imfurst presents a drag queen live musical tribute to The Muppets, 8 p.m. June 1 at Franky Bradley’s 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.

 

Comedy Show Gates

A variety comedy showcase, 7:30 p.m. June 7 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St.; 215-592-0696.

 

 

Outta Town

Robert Klein

The comedian and actor seen on “Will & Grace” performs 8 p.m. May 31 at Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100.

 

Big Gay Motorcycle Weekend

Rainbow Mountain hosts the popular annual event, May 31-June 2, 210 Mount Nebo Road, East Stroudsburg; 570-223-8484.

 

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

The classic drag film is screened 7:30 p.m. June 1 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

 

10,000 Maniacs

The alternative rock band perform 8 p.m. June 1 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

 

Face 2 Face – Elton John & Billy Joel Tribute

The tribute groups perform, 8 p.m. June 1 at The Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 202-730-3331.

 

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

The swing band performs 8 p.m. June 6 at Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-0100.

 

The Celluloid Closet

The documentary about the history of LGBTQ actors and actresses in Hollywood is screened June 7-8 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

 

The Warriors

The cult classic action film is screened, 9:45 p.m. June 7 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

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