Music
KEM
Tomorrow, 8 p.m.
The Mann Center
$30-$80
The R&B singer/songwriter is on tour with his latest album, “Intimacy.” Along for the ride: special guests Melanie Fiona and Kelly Price.
Blink 182 and My Chemical Romance
Saturday, 7 p.m.
The Susquehanna Bank Center
$21-$70
Holy high school! This strange pop-punk pairing seems a little out of nowhere in 2011, but if that Blink bunny is still hopping, why not?
Lupe Fiasco
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
$30-$49, The Mann
Center
Fiasco’s L.A.S.E.R.S. tour also features Big Sean, Miguel and Tinie Tempah.
The Dropkick Murphys
Sunday, 8 p.m.
$30, The Electric Factory
If you’re young and/or fit enough to be on the floor for this one, consider us jealous.
Arts
‘Back to the Place I First Left You’
Through Saturday
$10-$20, fidgetspace
Dancer, choreographer and fidgetspace artist-in-residence David Konyk’s new work explores the costumes, lighting, props and space that contribute to the movements of dance.
Danco on Danco
Tomorrow and Saturday
8 p.m.
$25-$30, The Painted Bride
Philadelphia Dance Co.’s annual showcase features works by apprentice companies, including some new pieces.
‘You Are Not Alone’ opening reception
Saturday, 6-10 p.m.
Midwives Collective & Gallery
1241 Carpenter St.
Featuring photographs by Kathy McLean as well as music, performance art and spoken word performers.
Festivals
Clark Park Fall Equinox Festival
Saturday, Noon
43rd St. and Baltimore Ave.
After that July, we’re totally OK with bringing autumn in for a big old pumpkin pie-scented hug. Clark Park’s all-day party includes live music, food, performing arts and kids activities.
Food and drink
Center City District Restaurant Week
Sept. 18-23
If you haven’t taken advantage of Restaurant Week’s sweet deals ($35 for dinner, $20 for lunch), there’s still time to make reservations for week two at the 120-plus participating restaurants.
Brews, Blues and BBQ
Saturday, 1-5 p.m.
or 6-10 p.m.
The Electric Factory
$45
The concept here is pretty simple: You’ve got four hours to down as many of the 100 or so craft beers as you can between sampling the brisket, chicken and ribs from local restaurants competing in the cook-off — unless you buy tickets to both sessions, in which case you have eight hours — and some potential issues on Sunday.
