COMEDY Jenny McCarthy and other female comedians will perform at the Keswick Theatre. Credit: Courtesy of Keswick Theatre'Dirty, Sexy, Funny with Jenny McCarthy and Friends'Friday, May 2, 8 p.m.Keswick Theatre291 N. Keswick Ave.$34.50-$44.50,215-572-7650www.keswicktheatre.comFormer Playboy Playmate of the Year Jenny McCarthy knows a thing or two aboutfemale sexuality. The actress, anti-vaccine activist and current co-host of ”TheView” also knows a thing or two about comedy. McCarthy and a troupe of femalecomedians, featuring Paula Bel, Lynne Koplitz, Justine Marino and Tammy Pescatelli, will be raising eyebrows with adults-only comedy about what it’s really like to be awoman.CONVENTIONNational Halloween ConventionFriday, May 2, noon; Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m.; Sunday, May 4, 10 a.m.Greater Philadelphia Expo Center100 Station Ave.$40 to $100,484-754-EXPOwww.halloweenshow.comIt’s never to early in the year to prepare your spooktacular Halloween festivities.Let the pros teach you various tricks and treats including carving foam for props,making statues and even how to do makeup. Check the website for a variety ofclasses and bring out your inner monster.THEATER'Andy: A Popera, Stage 1'Friday, May 2, 5 p.m.Philadelphia Museum of Art2600 Ben Franklin Pkwy.Free with museum admission215-763-8100www.philamuseum.orgThe experimental cabaret group The Bearded Ladies are known for over-the-top props and creative costumes. They'll becollaborating with Andy Warhol expert Dr. Peter Never, who discovered the lost“popera” of Andy Warhol. The Bearded Ladies will be performing excerpts fromthe obscure Warhol piece. There will also be a DIY screen printing so don’t forget tobring a t-shirt.'Manon'Thursday, May 1, and Saturday, May 3, 7:30 p.m.AVA’s Helen Corning Warden Theater1920 Spruce St.$25-$95, 215-735-1685www.avaopera.org"Manon" is a French opera written by Jules Massenet in the 19th century. Regarded as a quintessential piece of the culture of the Parisian Belle Epoque, the opera showcases the talent required to perform such a difficultvocal demand. It's one of the most frequently performed French operasinternationally.MUSICKaren Akers-Time FliesThursday, May 1, Friday, May 2and Saturday, May 3, 8 p.m.Prince Music Theater$69.501412 Chestnut St.215-972-1000www.princemusictheater.orgRegarded as one of the most outstanding female cabaret vocalists, Karen Akershas appeared in some of the world’s most prestigious venues such as CarnegieHall and the Hollywood Bowl. In her current act, “Time Flies,” Akers showcasesthe highlights of her extensive career, including her Tony Award-nominated Broadwaydebut in “Nine.”The BothSaturday, May 3, 9 p.m.Union Transfer1026 Spring Garden St.$22-$24,215-232-2100www.utphilly.comMusical duo The Both is Aimee Mann and Ted Leo. Mann is best known forher solo work on the “Magnolia” soundtrack and in the '80s new wave band TilTuesday. Ted Leo is a punk and indie rock songwriter best known for his work inbands Citizens Arrest and Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. They are touring insupport of their new album, released this month.Xtra TicketSunday, May 4th, 8 p.m.Ardmore Music Hall23 E. Lancaster Ave.$10-$12, 610-649-8389www.ardmoremusic.comDancing bears will abound as this Grateful Dead tribute band rolls into the Ardmore Music Hall. The band aims to satisfy all generationsof Dead Heads with classic songs as well as experimental jams.FESTIVAL Sister Cities Park International FestivalSaturday, May 3, noonSister Cities Park18thStreet and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.Freewww.centercityphila.orgThe second annual Sister Cities Park International Festival celebrates culturaldiversity with dance, art, music, and food from Brulee Catering, The Tavern Group and Logan Square Cafe. Explore cultures from around the world with members of the International VisitorsCouncil from the Japan Society of Philadelphia, the Polish American Cultural Center ofPhiladelphia and others.FOODQ & A with Mycopolitan Mushroom Co. at the FarmstandSaturday, May 3, 10 a.m.Fair Food Farmstand51 N. 12thSt.Free, 215-386-5211www.fairfoodphilly.orgMushroom expert and inventor of Mycopolitan mushroom kits Tyler Case will beproviding answers to all of your mushroom-growing questions. His kits, which sprout Philly-sourced oyster mushrooms, will be available at a 10-percent discount. Take this opportunity to check out all Fair Foods Farmstand has to offer.TOUR Christ Church Burial Ground will be one of the stops on the Vampires, Sex, Ghosts tour. Credit: Grim PhillyVampires, Sex, GhostsWednesdays-Sundays, 7 p.m.Grim Philly Twilight Tours599 Market St.$20, 856-829-3100www.grimphilly.comThis R-rated tour supplies something a little different than the normal Phillysightseeing tours: A dark side. Joe Wojie researched and developed this tour for overa year with the hopes of packing a macabre punch. Your guide will take you pastIndependence Hall, The Library of Congress and dozens more sights while recantingtraditional stories of Philly’s most famous historic people. Also featured are themost taboo spots of Philly’s dark past, such as whipping posts, gallows, red lightdistricts and historic hauntings.
