Diversions
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Catch Ladies’ Night at 9 p.m. Aug. 3 at Triumph Brewing Company, 400 Union Square Drive, New Hope. Philadelphia’s alternative-rock lesbian band September, Memphis-based out singer/songwriter Garrison Starr (pictured) and DJ Kit team up to fill the evening with an eclectic mix of music. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/septemberblu or www.myspace.com/GarrisonStarr or call (215) 862-8300. |
Theater
Anything Goes
Longwood Gardens presents a musical theater performance from the Brandywiners, LTD, on Aug. 3, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square; (610) 388-1000.
Menopause The Musical
Society Hill Playhouse presents a hilarious celebration of women and “The Change” Wednesdays through Sundays indefinitely at 507 S. Eighth St.; (215) 923-0210.
Wicked
Kimmel’s Academy of Music presents the Tony award-winning blockbuster musical about the untold story of the witches of Oz through Sept. 9, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Music
Tegan and Sara
The twin indie-rock duo performs at noon Aug. 3 at World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1710.
Ladies’ Night
Philadelphia band September hooks up with Garrison Starr and DJ Kit for a night of music at 9 p.m. Aug. 3 at Triumph Brewing Co., 400 Union Square Drive, New Hope; (215) 862-8300.
Suede
The jazz and blues diva performs at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Aug. 4 at Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St.; (215) 928-0770.
B.B. King Blues Festival
B.B. King, Al Green and Little Richard perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave., Atlantic City; (609) 449-1000.
Fertile Ground
The regional neo-soul group performs at 9 p.m. Aug. 4 at World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1710.
Squeeze
The modern rock group performs at 9 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; (609) 317-1000.
Jen Foster
The out singer/songwriter performs at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St.; (215) 928-0770.
Aretha Franklin
The queen of soul performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at Robin Hood Dell, Strawberry Mansion Drive; (215) 685-9717.
Celtic Concert featuring Cathie Ryan
Longwood Gardens presents the former Cherish the Ladies lead singer at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square; (610) 388-1000.
Opera
The Pirates of Penzance
Haddonfield Plays and Players presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera through Aug. 18, 957 E. Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; (856) 429-8139.
Exhibits
Celebrate America
The National Liberty Museum presents more than 100 contemporary works of art by world-renowned artists illustrating the beauty and fragility of freedom through Sept. 1, 321 Chestnut St.; (215) 925-2800.
Find Your Wings
The Art Star Gallery and Boutique presents new paintings by Amy Rice through Sept. 2, 1030 N. Second St. #301; (215) 238-1557.
Fire and Ice
The James A. Michener Art Museum presents Marine Corps combat art from Afghanistan and Iraq through Oct. 21, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; (215) 340-9800.
The Garden Railway: 10-Year Anniversary
The Morris Arboretum presents replicas of some of our country’s original railroad stations including Gettysburg, where Lincoln arrived to deliver the Gettysburg Address, through Oct. 8, 100 Northwestern Ave., Chestnut Hill; (215) 247-5777.
Hagley at Fifty: Exploding with History
The Hagley Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary with a retrospective exhibit looking at Hagley’s evolution from an abandoned gunpowder mill to a museum and research library, on view through Dec. 31, Hagley Road, Wilmington, Del.; (302) 658-2400.
In The Beginning
The Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art presents a collection of paintings by Joshua Meyer through Aug. 10, 615 N. Broad St.; (215) 627-6747.
Kiefer, Polke, Richter
The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents works by several of the most significant painters to come of age in Germany during the aftermath of World War II through Nov. 25, 26th and the Parkway; (215) 763-8100.
New Hope Art League Fourth Annual Exhibit
The Upstairs Gallery in Peddler’s Village hosts exhibitions from award-winning artists encompassing a variety of styles and techniques Aug. 5-31, Route 202 and Street Road, Lahaska; (215) 794-8486.
Norman Rockwell: The Artist Behind the Image
Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia presents an exhibition exploring the artistry of Norman Rockwell’s “Saturday Evening Post” covers and his place in American illustration through Sept. 2, 15 S. Seventh St.; (215) 685-4830.
Old Head Young Head
CEREALART at the Project Room presents work by two Philadelphia artists capturing the city’s underbelly grittiness through Aug. 31, 149 N. Third St.; (215) 627-5060.
The Outdoor Sculpture Program
The Michener Art Museum presents stone carvings by Roger Loos through Oct. 21, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; (215) 340-9800.
Soldier
The Michener Art Museum presents photographer Suzanne Opton’s exhibit of portraits of military men and women shortly after each soldier’s return from Iraq or Afghanistan through Oct. 21, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; (215) 340-9800.
Tibetan Ritual Arts
The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of rarely seen Tibetan-Buddhist ritual images and implements through Nov. 30, 26th St. and the Parkway; (215) 763-8100.
Ukrainian Riches
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center features a variety of costumes, woodcarvings, pottery, jewelry and weavings brought from different regions in the Ukraine through Aug. 31, 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, N.J.; (800) 998-4552.
The Wonderful World of Radio
Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia presents an exhibition of radios, a major product of the Philadelphia region in the first half of the 20th century, with early radio broadcasts to listen to, through Sept. 16, 15 S. Seventh St.; (215) 685-4830.
Film
Chicago
The Society Hill Dance Academy presents the Academy Award-winning musical as part of its free film series at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Historic Headhouse, Second and Lombard streets; (215) 413-3713.
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| WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE: See Jesse Archer, the author of “You Can Run: Gay, Glam, and Gritty Travels in South America,” as he hosts a reading at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St. In his book, Archer, an openly gay actor and writer for “Out” magazine, chronicles the two thrilling and sometimes humorous years he spent exploring the wilds of South America and the witty and insightful observations about himself and the world around him. For more information, call (215) 923-2960. |
Books
Jesse Archer
The author of “You Can Run: Gay, Glam and Gritty Travels in South America” hosts a reading at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; (215) 923-2960.
Cabaret
Miss Gay Delaware’s Benefit Show
Miss D. Meaner hosts a drag show full of great entertainment to help raise money for Miss Gay America at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at Cloud 9, 234 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth; (302) 226-1999.
Etc.
fusion Olympics and BYOBarbecue
fusion: HEART. MUSCLE. MIND hosts an open house and barbeque in which attendees can go head- to-head in cardio, strength and flexibility events from 5:30-9 p.m. Aug. 3, 105 S. 12th St.; (215) 733-0633.
Glamorous
Aeryanah Von Moi hits the stage with a special guest performance by Crystal Lite 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Aug. 3 at 12th Air Command, 254 S. 12th St.; (215) 545-8088.
Philadelphia Gryphons Boot Camp
The Philadelphia Gryphons host an introduction to rugby in a very relaxed atmosphere from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at GW Pepper Middle School, 84th Street and Lyons Ave.; (215) 913-7531; info@phillygryphons.org.
Songs and Suds Fundraiser
Melissa Kolczynski, Tom Wilson Weinberg and The Waitstaff Sketch Comedy Troupe are among the performers at this fundraiser for Washington Square West Civic Association’s “Lighting the Neighborhood Project,” from 8 p.m.-midnight Aug. 8 at Triumph Brewing Company in Old City, 117 Chestnut St.; (215) 625-0855.
Gay Community Night at the Phillies
Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia will sponsor a Phillies baseball evening for GLBT individuals and friends at 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way; (215) 463-1000.