MUSICEmily KingSaturday, 8 p.m.Underground Arts1200 Callowhill St.$20, info@undergroundarts.orgwww.undergroundarts.orgThis soulful songwriter has shared a stage with the likes of Alicia Keys, Chaka Khan and Erykah Badu. Her writing skills, tight musicianship and smooth, expressive voice make her stand out.All Beethoven with the Philadelphia OrchestraSaturday, 6 p.m.Mann Center for the Performing Arts5201 Parkside Ave.$20 - $35, 215-546-7900www.manncenter.orgwww.manncenter.orgPhiladelphia’s world-renowned orchestra will serenade you with music from the virtuosic composer whose work played a huge part in the transition from Classical to Romantic. Feast your ears on powerful pieces including the Piano Concerto No. 2, as well as the famous Fifth Symphony.COMEDYJosh BlueThursday to SaturdayHelium Comedy Club2031 Sansom St.$16 - $29, 215-496-9001www.heliumcomedy.comJosh Blue gained notoriety in the comedy scene when he won NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2006. As someone with cerebral palsy, Blue breaks down stereotypes associated with people with disabilities through endearing and expertly timed anecdotes. His knack for improvisation means that no two of his hilarious shows are alike.PHOTOGRAPHYLegendary: Inside the House Ballroom SceneThrough Aug. 16African American Museum701 Arch St.$14, 215-574-0380www.aampmuseum.orgPhiladelphia photographer Gerard Gaskin takes us into the world of house balls in the African American and Latino gay, transgender and queer community in Philly as wellas Richmond, Washington, D.C., and New York. Gaskin has been attending these extravagant balls — and getting a rare inside look — for 20 years.FILM‘May Allah Bless France!’Thursday, 7:30 p.m.PFS at the Roxy2023 Sansom St.$10, 267-639-9508www.filmadelphia.org/roxyThis autobiographical film from French rapper, writer and poet Abd Al Malik centers on his teenage self. Set in the suburbs of Paris, a young Malik strives to avoid a scene of drugs and violence by focusing on school, music and Islam.‘A Cat in Paris’Saturday, 2 p.m.International House3701 Chestnut St.$5, 215-387-5125www.ihphilly.orgKeeping with the French theme, this beautifully animated French film tells the story of Dino the cat, who lives with a little girl named Zoe by day, but by night is an accomplice a cunning burglar.‘Screenings Under the Stars: ‘Back to the Future’Thursday, 8:30 p.m.Great Plaza at Penn’s LandingChestnut St. and Columbus Blvd.www.delawareriverwaterfront.comWatch Marty McFly get accidentally zapped back to 1955 on the big screen. THEATER‘The Silent Show’Saturday, 7 p.m.Plays and Players1714 Delancey St.$5, 609-287-9194www.playsandplayers.orgThere are absolutely no words in this totally sielnt variety show, part of Five Dollar Comedy Week.MARKETGreensgrow Mobile MarketThursdays through Sept., 2 to 4 p.m.Parkway Central Library1901 Vine St.Free, 215-686-5322www.greensgrow.orgThe Free Library’s Culinary Literacy Center and Greensgrow have teamed up to sell fresh produce at affordable prices. Stock up on locally grown peaches, corn, tomatoes and other goodies that can be hard to get in the city on the cheap.
