Out & About: July 12-18, 2019

YOU & MISS JONES: “Saturday Night Live” star, comedian and actor, Leslie Jones, brings her outrageous brand of comedy to the stage when she performs, 7 p.m. July 13 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-893-1999.

Theater & Arts

The Art of Collage and Assemblage

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of mixed-material works from contemporary artists through Sept. 2, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

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 Jan. 5, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Herbert Ferber: Form into Space

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition featuring sculptures and related drawings Herbert Ferber (1906-91) created during the 1950s — his most creative period, through Aug. 18, 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.

 

Latin History For Morons

John Leguizamo performs his one-man show 8 p.m. July 19 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

 

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 21, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

 

Mimi Imfurst Presents Drag Diva Brunch

Mimi Imfurst and special guests perform 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 13 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.

 

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.

 

Queer Americans: Who We Are

William Way LGBT Community Center hosts an exhibition featuring the dynamic works of three queer artists, through Aug. 30, 1315 Spruce St; 215-732-2220.

 

Souls Grown Deep: Artists of the African American South

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents a collection of textile art, sculpture, and paintings acquired from the Souls Grown Deep Foundation through Sept. 2, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

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.

 

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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SWEET & STICKY: Swedish electro-pop singer, Robyn, brings her Honey Tour back to the U.S. for a quick run of dates that stops in Philly for a night of infectious dance music, 7 p.m. July 17 at Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave. For more information or tickets, call 215-546-7900.

Music

Classic Albums: Led Zeppelin I & II

The first two Led Zeppelin albums are performed back to back in this tribute concert to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin performing in Philadelphia, 8 p.m. July 12 at Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave., 215-546-7900.

 

Radio 104.5 Presents Sad Summer Festival

The Wonder Years, The Maine, Mayday Parade and more perform 2 p.m. July 13 at Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Ave., 215-546-7900.

 

Psychedelic Furs & James

The alternative rock bands perform 8 p.m. July 13 at Franklin Music Hall, 421 N. Seventh St.; 215-627-1332.

 

Rob Thomas

Matchbox 20 singer performs, 8 p.m. July 13 at The Met, 858 N. Broad St.; [email protected].

 

Third Eye Blind & Jimmy Eat World

The rock bands performs, 7 p.m. July 14 at BB&T Pavilion, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; 856-365-1300.

 

Robert Randolph & The Family Band

The blues-rock band performs 8 p.m. July 17 at Sellersville Theatre, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.

 

311 and Dirty Heads

The rock bands perform, 7 p.m. July 19 at The Met, 858 N. Broad St.; [email protected].

 

 

 

Nightlife

Daddy & Friends

The monthly boylesque showcase returns, 7:30 p.m. July 13 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St.; 215-592-0696.

 

Black Girl Magic

The monthly charity drag show featuring black performers, 8 p.m. July 13 at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 Saint James St.; 215-735-5772.

 

Hot Damn

The cabaret dance show turns up the heat, 8 p.m. July 13 at Franky Bradley’s 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.

 

SWAY

The monthly queer dance party featuring all-POC DJs , 9 p.m.-2 a.m. July 13 at Tabu, 254 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

 

 

 

Outta Town

Blobfest 2019

The classic sci-fi/horror film is celebrated 7:30 p.m. July 12 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

 

Josh Groban

The singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. July 13 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

 

Almost Queen

The Queen tribute band performs, 8 p.m. July 13 at The Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 202-730-3331.

 

Top Gun

The slick war propaganda film and commercial for the military industrial complex, disguised as action blockbuster/romantic drama is screened 7:45 p.m. July 19 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

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