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Barnes’ incredible col- lection of impressionist, post-impressionist and early modern paintings, contemporary works, plus African sculpture, Pa. German decorative arts, Native American ceramics and old master paintings among other treasures, has added mu- sical performances to its entertainment calendar including special jazz concerts on Fridays, free with Museum admis- sion. On Aug. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m., the talented quartet L.X.G., under the influence of jazz masters Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis, play their straight-ahead jazz. 21st and the Parkways. Closed on Tuesdays. 866- 849-7056. •
Mauckingbird Theatre Co. is back with a bang, presenting their very
own skewed take on Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” under veteran Peter Reynolds’ staging. Their gay look at this time- less comedy about love, jealousy and rumors boasts a cast of thirteen including Matt Tallman and Sean Thompson as Benedick and Beatrice, Cameron Slusser and Griffin Back as Hero and Claudio, Barrymore Award winner Cheryl Williams as Leonato and Mitchel Bloom as Bora- chio. Aug. 10 through 26 at the cozy new Off- Broad St. Theater, 1636 Sansom. 215-923-8909. And for one night only, a special performance on Aug. 12 by Sean Thomp- son, celebrating his 26th birthday in a cabaret of songs from classic musi- cal theatre to bubble- gum pop, benefiting
Mauckingbird and their work done in support of Equality and Human Rights. “Expect hijinks, bombast and even a guest star or two!” 7 p.m. Same venue and phone. •
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel U. celebrates creepy crawly bugs with Nature’s As- sassins and Bug Fest, Aug. 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Among the attractions, dozens of live deadly scorpions, black widow spiders and giant centipedes doing their best in twenty tanks throughout the Museum to frighten and enlighten visitors. All part of the Academy’s 200th Anni- versary Season. 19th and the Parkway. 215-299- 1167. Open daily. •
Save Our Sites invites architectural afficionados to a special event at 1 p.m. on Aug. 12, a tour of the Victorian neigh- borhood of East Oak
Lane including homes and the historic Tavern dating from circa 1683, a lunch at Under The Oak Cafe and a chance to get better acquainted with one of our city’s most picturesque regions. To RSVP, Information, price and directions call 215- 232-2344 or 215-990-7832. •
Philadelphia GayFest! continues its second an- nual festival through Sept. 1 at Plays & Play- ers Theater, where on Aug. 12 a staged reading of “Cold” by Sarah Pap- palardo is set for 2 p.m. That evening at 7 p.m., musical performer Mi- chael L. Medvidik enacts “What? Like It’s Hard?” exploring through song the issues faced by GLBT individuals every day. On Aug. 13, Shannon Agnew presents an origi- nal piece, “Transparent Summer”. 1714 Delanc- ey. 215-627- 1088. •
The National Constitu-
tion Center concludes its popular Springsteen Special Events series with a screening on Aug. 15 of the documentary film “Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Blood Brothers”, filmed
in 1995 when the Boss reconvened the E Street Band for their first studio recording session togeth- er in 11 years. 6 p.m. 525 Arch. 215-409-6700. •
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