READY TO TAKE ON THE WORLD: Out singer-songwriter and indie folk-rocker Eric Himan returns to Philly in support of his latest CD, “Resonate,” at 8 p.m. May 6 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. Himan has probably put more miles on his van criss-crossing the country than most of us ever will, but you wouldn’t know it from his energetic live shows. For more information, visit www.erichiman.com or call (215) 222-1710.
Paradise City Arts Festival returns to Philly, featuring home furnishings, fashion and jewelry and paintings and sculpture by nearly 150 nationally juried artists, including out ceramic artist James Guggina, through May 3 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Hall D, 1101 Arch St.
“I make functional dinnerware,” Guggina said. “My work is all about everyday use.”
Guggina’s use of bold colors and striking lines could easily be taken as a Southwestern influence, which the artist said wasn’t his intent.
“I can understand why people think that,” he said. “I don’t see it quite as much as others do. It sort of turned out that way. I don’t think of it as Western or Southwestern. I’m a New Englander, through and through.”
For more information, visit www.coolpots.com or call (800) 511-9725.
Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits
The Walnut Street Theatre presents a tribute to the big shows and bigger legends in this hilarious, loving and endlessly entertaining revue, May 5-June 28 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.
Hot ’n Throbbing
Luna Theater presents this noir detective drama for mature audiences, through May 2 at Walnut Street Theatre’s Studio 5, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.
Jihad Jones & The Kalashnikov Babes
InterAct Theatre Company presents a fast and furious satire examining the effect of Hollywood’s stereotyping of Arab Americans, through May 10, 2030 Sansom St.; (215) 568-8077.
The Little Dog Laughed
The Tony Award-nominated satire about a gay actor and his agent’s efforts to keep him closeted makes its Philadelphia premiere, May 6-30 at Second Stage at the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St.; (215) 665-9720.
Passing By
The gay comedy set in the 1970s about two men whose paths cross in a movie theater runs through May 3 at Shubin Theatre, 407 Bainbridge St.; (215) 627-1088.
Show/Tell
The two short gay-themed dramas run through May 2 at Shubin Theatre, 407 Bainbridge St.; (215) 627-1088.
Something Intangible
Arden Theatre Company presents the world premiere by celebrated Philadelphia playwright Bruce Graham, set in Hollywood circa 1941, through June 7, 40 N. Second St.; (215) 922-1122.
A Stone Carver
New City Stage presents a newly revised version of Mastrosimone’s first play, about a 1970s Italian-American patriarch who must move out of the Trenton home he built with his own hands to make room for a new highway, May 7-24 at Walnut Street Theatre’s Studio 5, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.
William Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Lantern Theater Company presents the famous play in a surprising theatrical event that plumbs the dark humor of Shakespeare’s tragic son, through May 17 at St. Stephen’s Theater, 923 Ludlow St.; (215) 829-9002.
MUSIC classical Cellblock: Stories of the Eastern State
Chamber Music Now presents a collection of works inspired by the famed prison, at 8 p.m. May 1 and 3, Eastern State Penitentiary, Cellblock 7, 22nd Street and Fairmount Avenue; (215) 236-3300.
Natalie MacMaster and The David Bromberg Big Band
The Kimmel Center presents an evening of jazz, folk and bluegrass, 8 p.m. May 1 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
James David Christie
The Kimmel Center presents the acclaimed organist at 3 p.m. May 2 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
The Damnation of Faust
The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Sir Simon Rattle leading a major choral-orchestral masterpiece by Berlioz, at 8 p.m. May 2 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Jerry Blavat’s Street Corner Harmony
The Kimmel Center presents Philadelphia’s legendary radio personality performing songs from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, at 7:30 p.m. May 3 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Christoph Prégardien
The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents one of the foremost lyric tenors in the world, at 8 p.m. May 6 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Rattle Conducts Bruckner
The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Sir Simon Rattle leading a program pairing musical visions from two Austrian masters, at 8 p.m. May 7 and 9 and 2 p.m. May 8 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Musicians from Marlboro III
The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the touring extension of the renowned Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont, uniting exceptional young musicians with experienced artists, at 8 p.m. May 7 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
MUSIC other The Dead
The formerly “Grateful” psychedelic rock band performs at 8 p.m. May 1-2 at the Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; (215) 336-3600.
Voices of Equality Concert
Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus, Anna Crusis Women’s Choir and the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia team up for an unprecedented choral event, featuring 300 singers, at 8 p.m. May 1 at Church of the Holy Trinity, 1904 Walnut St.; (215) 567-1267
No Doubt
The alternative rock band performs at 8 p.m. May 2 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 317-1000.
Adele
The Grammy-winning U.K. singer performs at 8 p.m. May 3 at the Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; (215) 627-1332.
Franz Ferdinand
The alt-rock group performs at 8 p.m. May 6 at the Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; (215) 627-1332.
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings
The funk/R&B group performs at 8 p.m. May 6 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; (215) 572-7650.
EXHIBITS Benjamin Long
Proximity Gallery presents the artist’s current exhibition of paintings and photography through May 31, 2434 E. Dauphin St.; (267) 825-2949.
A Closer Look
Allens Lane Art Center presents new paintings and sculptures by artists Henrietta and Reinhold Edelschein, through June 12, 601 W. Allens Lane; (215) 248-0546.
Collective
Aphrodite Gallery, Philadelphia’s showcase for erotic fine arts, presents a staff art show through May 24 at Passional Toys, 620 S. Fifth St.; (215) 829-4986.
Figure
Fleisher/Ollman Gallery presents a solo exhibition of the work of Philadelphia artist Bruce Pollock, through May 9, 1616 Walnut St., Suite 100; (215) 545-7562.
Ion Zupcu: Works on Paper
Gallery 339 presents an exhibition of still-life photography, through May 16, 339 S. 21st St.; (215) 731-1530.
Pulp Function
Fred Beans Gallery at Michener Art Museum presents a wide variety of artistic expressions using handmade paper pulp, recycled paper, paper cuts, cardboard, papier-mâché and folded paper, through June 28, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; (215) 340-9800.
Quiescent
The Clay Studio presents the latest works from utilitarian potter Julia Galloway, through May 31, 137 N. Second St.; (215) 925-3453.
Sendak on Sendak
The Rosenbach Museum and Library hosts an exhibition exploring the work of gay artist/author Maurice Sendak, through May 3 at 2008-10 Delancey Place; (215) 732-1600.
Show Some Love
AxD Gallery presents an exhibition of the winners of the American Institute of Graphic Artists Philadelphia Design Awards, through May 30, 265 S. 10th St.; (215) 627-6250.
Small Favors IV: Benefit Exhibition and Sale
The Clay Studio presents an original ceramic arts exhibition, showcasing the latest in miniature, wall-mounted artworks, through May 31, 137 N. Second St.; (215) 925-3453.
Two Women: Two Visions
Edge Gallery presents an exhibition featuring the work of Monika Dalkin and Noelle Stoffel, through May 31, 72 N. Second St.; (215) 413-7072.
Yuichi Hibi: Neco
Gallery 339 presents Hibi’s photographic exhibition that evokes the menace, beauty and mystery of urban landscapes at night, through May 16, 339 S. 21st St.; (215) 731-1530.
OPERA L’enfant et les sortilèges/Gianni Schicchi
The Opera Company of Philadelphia presents a double-bill of short operas from the early 20th century proving that youngsters are not the only ones prone to acting up, through May 3 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
DANCE Philadanco
Four fresh works choreographed by up-and-coming talent are performed, through May 3 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
FILM Pursuit of Equality
The emotionally charged documentary about marriage equality is screened, followed by a Q&A session with producer Geoff Callan, at 7:30 p.m. May 1 at Kaplan Center, 211 S. Broad St.; (215) 717-6140.
Stella Dallas
The 1937 film starring Barbara Stanwyck is screened at 2 p.m. May 3 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.
BOOKS Colson Whitehead
The author of “Sag Harbor” hosts a reading at 7:30 p.m. May 5 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; (215) 686-5322.
ETC Brad Loekle
The gay comedian performs at midnight May 1 at Rainbow Mountain Resort, 210 Mount Nebo Road, East Stroudsburg; (570) 223-8484.
Catwalk Tragedy Philly 2009
The alternative model competition and designer showcase featuring DJ Pharanque and DJ Mighty Mike Saga kicks off at 7:30 p.m. May 2 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-5483.
Emerge: Black & White
Philadelphia’s largest fundraising women’s party is back with a strict dress code (swank and chic black and white)
and featuring the talents
of DJ Cozmic Cat, DJ JD
and DJ eye-V, from
9 p.m.-3 a.m. May 1 at Pure, 1221 St. James St.; (215) 735-5772 or www.emergephilly.com.
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