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Orbiter 3 launches with a new play, Moon Man Walk, written by Barrymore winner James Ijames. Set (mostly) in Philly, "This magical journey through space and time takes us literally from Philadelphia to the moon and back." Through July 19th, various times, $22, Prince Theatre, 1412 Chestnut Street.
Over 50 LGBTQ films from a variety of genres will be featured at this week's qFLIX festival. Various theaters throughout Center City will screen both local and international films, including several world and regional premieres. Through July 12th, various times, prices, and locations throughout Philadelphia.
Head over to Dilworth Park this Tuesday for a free screening of Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb. The nighttime showing is a perfect way to take in a movie under the stars, and don't forget to bring your own blankets and something to eat. Tuesday, July 7th, 8:30 pm, free, Dilworth Park, 1 South 15th Street
The Penn Museum's Summer Nights Concert Series continues this week with Zydeco-A-Go-Go, a funky New Orleans rhythm and blues band that plays Creole and Cajun 2-step tunes. Your ticket to the concert also gets you museum admission plus an optional guided gallery tour. Wednesday, July 8th, 5 pm, $10, Penn Museum, 3260 South Street.
The newest offering from the ever-charming Bearded Ladies, Bitter Homes and Gardens, runs in two separate pop-up locations. The first stretch through July 10th is at the PHS Pop-Up Garden at 9th and Wharton. Get ready for singing and dancing florals, country music, and lots and lots of cardboard! Through July 10th, various times, pay what you wish, PHS Pop-Up Garden, 829 Wharton Street.
The BalletX Summer Series heats things up this week with a full evening of work by choreographer Adam Hougland. The performance will include a world premiere work, plus selections from Mashup and Risk of Flight. Through July 12th, various times, $40, Wilma Theatre, 265 South Broad Street.
The popular musical review Closer Than Ever, featuring the songs of Maltby and Shire, returns to Philly with Mazeppa Productions. Featuring 24 songs about life after your twenties, the evening promises to be both humorous and touching. Through July 25th, various times, $25, Christ Church Neighborhood House, 20 North American Street.
The long-running Broadway play Defending the Caveman returns to Philadelphia at the Penn's Landing Playhouse. Local performer Vince Valentine takes on the comedic one-man show about gender, sex, and relationships, guaranteed to make you laugh in your seat. Through August 30th, various times, $45-65, Penn's Landing Playhouse, 211 South Columbus Boulevard.
Contemporary artist Colin Quashie presents an installation of modern works titled Plan-ta-shun at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. Quashie uses "the language and imagery of marketing and mass media to lampoon racist historical norms and challenge contemporary racial and social constructs." Through August 16th, various times, free after museum admission, African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street.
Everyone's favorite Philly drag cabaret, featuring the fabulous Martha Graham Cracker, returns to L'Etage this Thursday. Best described by the Cabaret creators themselves, "If your idea of a drag show involves lip-synching, this is not that." Thursday, July 9th, 8 pm, $15-20, L'Etage, 624 South 6th Street.
LAST CHANCE: The Tony Award winning musical Memphis takes to the stage of Walnut Street Theatre, and it's perfect summertime fare. The show tells the story of 1950s underground dance clubs and how one singer was turned into a star. With a score by Bon Jovi's David Bryan, you'll surely be dancing in the aisles as the curtain goes down. Through July 12, various times, $20-85, Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut Street.
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