Sat., May 9, 4-8 p.m., $10-$12, American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave., 215-389-1776,
philadelphiastories.org.
by Christina ShafferMark Schuster's first work of fiction explores expectations inflicted upon
women — reliability, success, sexiness — and their lasting effects.
Through June 7, $35-$
42.50, Media Theatre, 104 E. State St., Media, 610-891-0100,
mediatheatre.org.
Sat., May 9, 8 p.m., $15-$20, Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 866-468-7619,
nicholecanusodance.org.
by Carolyn Huckabay"As we've grown," Canuso says, "so have our expenses. Plus, NCDC was very ready to throw a party!"
Sat., May 9, 8 p.m. (pre-show conversation, 6:30 p.m.), $25, Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St., 215-925-9914,
paintedbride.org.
by K. Ross HoffmanSidi Goma, a 12-man troupe of dancers and musicians, perform ecstatic
and devotional rituals, upholding the tradition of traveling faqirs.
Fri.-Sat., May 8-9, 8 p.m., and Sun., May 10, 3 p.m., $12, Community Education Center, 3500 Lancaster Ave., 215-387-1911,
cecarts.org.