Diversions
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PGN Pick
BOI’s of New Hope hosts artist Frank Ferrante’s “Plein Air Demonstration,” where the artist makes a blank canvas come alive with an oil painting, from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 11, 9 W. Mechanic St. Ferrante (whose “Stone Bridge in the Snow” painting is pictured) began his creative career producing educational programs and spent many years in the advertising industry. He has studied fine art, design and composition at The Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts. Attendees are free to ask questions about his subject, style or life as an artist. For more information, visit www.BOIsofnewhope.com or call (215) 862-8292.

Theater
Little Red Riding Hood
The Keswick Theatre presents the wonder and magic of this classic tale by the award-winning Pushcart Players as part of their Summer Fun Family Series at 10:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Aug. 14, Easton Road and Keswick Ave., Glenside; (215) 572-7650.

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
The Marc Silver Band
The out singer/songwriter and his bluegrass band perform at 6 p.m. Aug. 10 at Fergie’s Pub, 1214 Sansom St.; (215) 928-8118.

Saffire: The Uppity Blues Women
The talented trio performs covers of blues classics and original songs written from the viewpoint of strong, independent women at 7:15 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Riverfront Bluesfest, Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, Water and South French streets, Wilmington, Del.; (302) 576-2137.

Trout Fishing in America
Longwood Gardens presents the Grammy-winning duo that fuses folk and pop with reggae, blues and jazz at 7:30 Aug. 10, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square; (610) 388-1000.

Crowded House
The ’80s college-rock group returns to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Ave.; (215) 893-1999.

Manhattan Transfer
The Grammy-winning jazz/pop group performs at 8 p.m. Aug 10. at the Keswick Theatre, Easton Road and Keswick Avenue, Glenside; (215) 572-7650.

Patty Smyth and Scandal
The ’80s group performs an acoustic show at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at the House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; (609) 236-2583.

Beyoncé
The singer, actress and all-around pop diva performs at 8 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave., Atlantic City; (609) 449-1000.

Black Crowes
The modern rock group performs at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; (609) 317-1000.

John Hiatt and Shawn Colvin
The two singer-songwriters join forces as solo acts to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Keswick Theatre, Easton Road and Keswick Avenue, Glenside; (215) 572-7650.

Songs from the Summer of Love: 1967
Turn on, tune in and drop out at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St.; (215) 928-0770.

Christine Havrilla
The out singer-songwriter performs as part of Songs and Suds from 8-9:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at Triumph Brewing Company, 117 Chestnut St.; (215) 625-0855.

Pat Benatar
One of the best female rock singers of the ’80s performs at 7:30 p.m. Aug 16 at the Keswick Theatre, Easton Road and Keswick Ave., Glenside; (215) 572-7650.

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.

Tales of Hoffman
The Delaware Valley Opera Company presents the story of a poet telling his tales of three women at 8 p.m. Aug. 11 at Hermitage Mansion, 700 Hermit Lane; (215) 725-4171.

Exhibits
A Big Art Show
The 40th Street Summer Series presents an alternative art and craft carnival with over 75 artists and craftspeople exhibiting and selling paintings, prints, photos, pottery and clothing from 2-5 p.m. Aug. 11 at the 40th Street Field, 40th Street between Walnut and Locust streets; (215) 243-0555.

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.

Frank Ferrante: Plein Air Demonstration
BOI’s of New Hope hosts artist Frank Ferrante who will transform a blank canvas into something beautiful from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 11, 9 W. Mechanic St., New Hope; (215) 862-8292.

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, at 26th Street 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 through Aug. 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 Street 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
Goonies
The Society Hill Dance Academy presents this ’80s adventure classic as part of its free film series at 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Historic Headhouse, Second and Lombard streets; (215) 413-3713.

PLAYERS HATIN’: The faux fur is gonna fly when the Dumpsta Players present “Chardonna Jenkins: Pari$$$ Or Bust” at 10 p.m. Aug. 15 at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St. In this cabaret alternate universe, Pari$$$ Hilton was BFF with Miss Chardonna Jenkins, the ghetto avenger, when she was in prison. But once out, Pari$$$ disses Miss Chardonna to pals like Lindsay Blohand, leading Chardonna to seek some street justice. The Dumpsta Players promise big wigs and bigger laughs in this twisted statement on class, media and celebrity. For more information, call (215) 545-4511.

Cabaret
Chardonna Jenkins: Pari$$$ Or Bust
The Dumpsta Players present big wigs and bigger laughs in their twisted satire on class, media and celebrity at 10 p.m. Aug 15 at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; (215) 545-4511.

Etc.
Boys of Summer
Philly Gay Calendar presents the Fourth Annual Boys of Summer Swimsuit Party with drink specials, shows, DJ Carl Michaels spinning and Brittany Lynn performing her new single at 9 p.m.-3:30 a.m. at Pure, 1221 St. James St.; (215) 735-5772.

Lewis Black
The politically charged and witty comic performs at 9 p.m. Aug. 10-11 at the Borgata Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; (609) 317-1000.

Laughs for Life: A Benefit Comedy Show
BEBASHI will sponsor a showcase of the Laff House’s funniest comedians hosted by Philadelphia’s own two-time Def Comedy Jam winner TuRae to raise awareness and funds for people living with HIV/AIDS at 8 p.m. Aug. 17 at World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1710.