Evan Fallenberg, author of “Light Fell,” hosts a reading at 5:30 p.m. July 8 at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St. In his prize-winning debut novel, 20 years have passed since Joseph left his family and his religious Israeli community when he fell in love with a man, the brilliant rabbi Yoel Rosenzweig. Now, for his 50th birthday, Joseph is preparing to have his five sons and the daughter-in-law he has never met spend the Sabbath with him in his Tel Aviv penthouse. For more information, call (215) 923-2960.
Grease
The sickeningly popular “musical,” this one featuring “American Idol” winner Taylor Hicks, runs July 7-19 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
The Producers
The Walnut Street Theatre presents an all-new production of Mel Brooks’ Tony Award-winning musical, through July 12, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.
The Rock Tenor
The Wilma Theatre presents a show fusing rock ’n’ roll anthems, Broadway classics, opera favorites, country rhythms and classical melodies, July 8-Aug. 2, 265 S. Broad St.; (215) 546-7824.
Say Goodnight Gracie: The Life, Laughter and Love of George Burns and Gracie Allen
Renowned Broadway actor Joel Rooks reprises his critically acclaimed role of George Burns in the Tony-nominated play, through July 18 at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse of the Cape May Stage, 31 Perry St., Cape May, N.J.; (609) 884-1341.
The Tempest
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents William Shakespeare’s magical and mysterious romance, through Aug. 2 at the Greek Theatre on the campus of the College of St. Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road, Morris Township, N.J.; (973) 408-5600.
Urban Convergence
Asian Arts Initiative hosts a multi-artist exhibition merging and morphing artistic genres and culture — high art with street art, underground with pop, fine art with street culture — through Aug. 2 at 1219 Vine St.; (215) 557-0455.
Willy Wonka Jr. The Media Theater presents the stage adaptation of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” which features the songs from the classic family film “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” through July 4, 104 E. State St.; (610) 891-0100.
MUSIC classical Chelsea Chen
The Kimmel Center presents the classical organist at 7 p.m. July 9 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
West Philadelphia Orchestra Balkan Dance Party
The 15-piece group packs itself in to perform at 9:30 p.m. July 9 at Tritone, 1508 South St.; (215) 545-0475.
MUSIC other Third Annual Tritone/Bob & Barbara’s Independence Day Extravaganza
Bands like The Spades, Stinking Lizavetta and Crowds & Power perform, starting 2 p.m. July 3 at Tritone, 1508 South St.; (215) 545-0475.
Doobie Brothers
The classic rock band performs at 8 p.m. July 3 at Tropicana Casino & Resort, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 340-4000.
Il Divo
The pop vocal group performs at 8 p.m. July 3 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 317-1000.
The Wallflowers
The rock band performs at 8 p.m. July 3 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 317-1000.
Project/Object featuring Ike Willis & Don Preston
The rock musicians perform the music of Frank Zappa and more, 7:30 p.m. July 3 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.
Amy Speace
The singer/songwriter performs a CD-release show 8 p.m. July 3 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.
Bad Company
The classic-rock band performs at 8 p.m. July 4 at Resorts International Superstar Theater, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; (800) 336-6378.
Bruce in the USA
The Bruce Springsteen tribute band performs at 7:30 p.m. July 5 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple St.; (215) 257-5808.
Chris Ayer
The award-winning singer-songwriter performs a CD-release show 8 p.m. July 5 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.
Matisyahu
The reggae artist performs at 8 p.m. July 8 at the Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; (215) 627-1332.
Jimmie Van Zant
The Southern rock icon performs the hits of Lynyrd Skynyrd at 8 p.m. July 8 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple St.; (215) 257-5808.
Rock Royalty Tour
The Zombies, The Yardbirds and The Spencer Davis Group perform at 8 p.m. July 8 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; (215) 572-7650.
New Riders of the Purple Sage
The psychedelic cowboy band performs at 8 p.m. July 9 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple St.; (215) 257-5808.
Ritual and Undertow
The Jane’s Addiction and Tool tribute bands perform at 8 p.m. July 9 at The North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St.; (215) 787-0488.
Rosanne Cash
The singer-songwriter performs at 8 p.m. July 9 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; (215) 572-7650.
EXHIBITS The Art of Japanese Craft: 1875 to the Present
The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition surveying the rich diversity of 20th-century Japanese craft, through Oct. 18, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; (215) 763-8100.
Draw 4
Art Star Gallery & Boutique presents a group exhibition featuring Ryan Myers, Lisa Hurwitz, Kurt Halsey, Isaac Bushkin, Mandy Sutcliffe of Belle & Boo, Angie Mason, Ashley Goldberg, Rachel Bone and Susie Gahremani of Boy Girl Party, through July 26, 623 N. Second St.; (215) 238-1557.
Folk Art
The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College presents an installation focusing on examples from Dr. David Bronstein’s collection of Pennsylvania and Northeast folk art and artifacts, through Aug. 29, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville; (610) 409-3500.
Frenz
Fleisher/Ollman presents an exhibition of works selected by Will Oldham, the prolific singer-songwriter who records and performs under the moniker Bonnie Prince Billy, through the end of summer, 1616 Walnut St., suite 100; (215) 545-7562.
Hello! Fashion: Kansai Yamamoto 1971-73
The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of the work of one of the founding fathers of Japanese contemporary fashion, through July 31, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; (215) 763-8100.
Himalayan Visions
Blue Lotus Gallery presents an exhibition by Nepal-based photographer Kishor Kayastha, through July 19, 1314 Sansom St.; (215) 545-2800.
A Modern Edge Part 1
Edge Gallery presents an exhibition of abstract paintings by the gallery’s stable of artists, through July 26, 72 N. Second St.; (215) 413-7072.
New Work
The Clay Studio presents an exhibition of works from artist Alyssa Welch, through July 26, 137 N. Second St.; (215) 925-3453.
Outgrowths
AxD Gallery presents a solo sculpture exhibition by artist Carey Netherton, through Aug. 2, 265 S. 10th St.; (215) 627-6250.
Richard Schultz: Five Decades of Design
The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of works by the legendary outdoor furniture designer, through Aug. 23, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; (215) 763-8100.
Shopping in Paris: French Fashion 1850-1925
The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the American experience abroad between 1850-1925, through Oct. 25, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; (215) 763-8100.
Something to Wear: Fashion in Print 1850-1925
The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the world of fashion and consumer culture through printed publications, through Sept. 7, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; (215) 763-8100.
A Taste for Modern: The Jeanne Rymer Collection of Twentieth-Century Chairs
The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an installation of 23 chairs by the acclaimed designer, through Sept. 20, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; (215) 763-8100.
Velocity: Works on Paper by Peter G.-Ray
AxD Gallery presents an exhibition of paintings by artist Peter G.-Ray, through July 18, 265 S. 10th St.; (215) 627-6250.
What Were They Thinking: 160 Years of Bad Taste
Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts presents an exhibition of styles that were the height of fashion at some point in recent history, through Nov. 8 at The Carriage House Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May, N.J.; (609) 884-5404.
DANCE Philly Tap Challenge ’09 On Fire
Philadelphia Civic Ballet Company presents some of the world’s top tap dancers converging to instruct, perform, meet and celebrate, June 26-27 at University of the Arts’ Arts Bank, 250 S. Broad St.; (215) 490-3717.
FILM Borat
The 2006 comedy is screened at 8 p.m. July 6 at The Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-5483.
Rear Window
Bryn Mawr Film Institute presents a screening of the classic Alfred Hitchcock film, July 7-8, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-9898.
Philly QFest
The festival formerly known as The Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival celebrates its 15th year, July 9-20, at various locations; www.qfest.com.
BOOKS Evan Fallenberg
The author of “Light Fell” hosts a reading at 5:30 p.m. July 8 at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; (215) 923-2960.
Warren Hoffman
The author of “The Passing Game: Queering Jewish American Culture” hosts a reading from 7-8:30 p.m. July 9 at Studio 34, 4522 Baltimore Ave.; (215) 387-3434.
CABARET It’s Madame With an E! The puppet diva returns to vamp it up, 8:30 p.m. July 4 at Harlans at The Nevermore, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; (215) 862-5225.
ETC Chelsea Handler
The humorist and TV personality performs at 8 p.m. July 4 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 317-1000.
Jo Koy
The comedian seen on Comedy Central performs July 3-4 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; (215) 496-9001.
Greg Giraldo
The comedian seen on the Comedy Central roasts performs July 9-11 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; (215) 496-9001.
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