MUSIC
Adia Victoria
Friday, 9 p.m.
Johnny Brenda’s
1201 N. Frankford Ave.
$10, 215-739-9684
This Nashville-based songwriter brings true country grit. Her initial release, “Stuck in the South,” showed off a raw voice that will undoubtedly make some serious imprints on the music scene.
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Saturday, noon
Bob and Barbara’s
1509 South St.
Free, 215-545-4511
Bob and Barbara’s might be best known for drag shows and cItywides, but this weekend head to the dive for a country music fest, organized by WXPN. Line dance (or just regular dance) to country bands of all flavors, including Hurricane Hoss, John Francis, The Punkabillys and more. Foxtrot & the Get Down
Saturday, 8 p.m.
Boot and Saddle
1131 S. Broad St.
$10, 267-639-4528
This quartet sports a soulful vibe in their vocals, blues in their guitar licks and rock in their drum grooves. They initially made some solid impressions on the music-listening world with their first EP, “Sold the Soul.” They’ll be sure to rock this South Philly standing room venue. DIVAs Simply Singing
Saturday, 8 p.m.
Dell Music Center
2400 Strawberry Mansion Drive in Fairmount Park
$25-$55, 215-685-9560
Broadway’s Sheryl Lee Ralph is celebrating the 25th year of her Divinely Inspired Victoriously Alive Foundation benefit show for HIV/AIDS awareness and education. DIVAs in the lineup feature R&B singer Alyson Williams, Meli’sa Morgan, Faith Evans and more. ART
Magical Mosaics Walking Tour
Magic Gardens
Saturday and Sunday, noon. and 4 p.m.
1020 South St.
$6-$10, 215-7330390
Join a rare walking tour through Isaiah Zagar’s gleaming labyrinth of mosaic art, lead by a Magic Gardens staffer who will describe the techniques used, as well as stories associated with Zagar’s luminous craft. MOVIES
‘The Incredibles’
Friday, dusk
Clark Park
4398 Chester Ave.
Free, 215-243-0555
Our pick for outdoor movies this week is Pixar’s tale about a family of retired superheroes who get called back into action. Dress up like your favorite superhero and you might just win a prize from Locust Moon Comics. Bring along a blanket or camping chair. FESTIVALS
Summer Festivus
Thursday, 4 p.m.
Franklin Square
Race Street between Sixth and Seventh streets
Free, 215-629-4026
Ring in (or lament) the end of summer with this annual festival in Franklin Square, featuring food trucks and a pop-up beer garden from Frankford Hall.
THEATER
‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Thursday to Aug. 30
The Powel House
244 S. Third St.
$15, 215-925-2251
The Mechanical Theater is putting on Shakespeare’s comedic tale of Benedick and Beatrice. A telephone game of gossip tricks them into professing their love for each other — but they’re not the only ones who get caught up in rumors.
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