Daily News picks for what to see & do the weekend of Oct. 7-9

CASINOS

BOBBY BE GOOD

Of all the Philly guys who hit it big in pop music during the late-1950s and early '60s, it's hard to argue that Bobby Rydell didn't lap the field when it came to all-around talent. Although he became one of the era's biggest teen idols through such lightweight fare as "Swingin' School," "Wild One" and "Wildwood Days," Rydell has always been in a league with Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin when it came to swinging his way through the pre-rock pop catalog. And he displayed strong acting (and dancing) chops, more than holding his own with the likes of Dick Van Dyke and Ann-Margret in the 1963 film version of "Bye-Bye Birdie." Rydell, who still performs around the world, hits the ACH (formerly Atlantic City Hilton) tomorrow.

ACH, Boston Avenue & the Boardwalk, 8 p.m. tomorrow. $35. 800-736-1420, ticketmaster.com.

CHESTER COUNTRY

Country star Lee Brice, whose 2010 smash hit, "Love Like Crazy," holds the record for longest-charting song in the history of Billboard magazine's country singles chart, performs tomorrow at Harrah's Chester casino.

In addition to recording his own material (his latest single, "A Woman Like You" is now available on iTunes), Brice has written for such country titans as Garth Brooks and Tim McGraw.

Harrah's Chester, 777 Harrah's Blvd., Chester, 8 p.m. tomorrow, $25, $20 and $15. 800-736-1420 or ticketmaster.com.

FILM

SLUG LOVE

Good thing the screenings of "The Human Centipede (Full Sequence)" at the Ritz Bourse begin at 10 p.m. That gives you plenty of time to digest dinner first. "Full Sequence" follows Martin, an obese, asthmatic security guard who becomes obsessed with the stomach-churning, much-ballyhooed original "The Human Centipede," about a psychotic surgeon who envisions a society populated by people sewn posterior to mouth (let the tongue-in-cheek jokes abound!). The increasingly crazy Martin decides to pay homage to his favorite movie in his own twisted way. All reports say "Full Sequence" is exponentially sicker than the original. No one under 18 will be admitted.

Ritz at the Bourse, 400 Ranstead St., 10 tonight and tomorrow, $6.50-$9.50, 215-440-1181, landmarktheatres.com

MUSIC

HALLELUJAH

Robert Randolph, master of the "sacred steel" guitar, serves up the gospel jubilee scorched with red hot and blues licks and the thumping Family Band. Opening: Tauk.

TLA, 334 South St., 7 tonight, $28 $18.75 (individually in 4-pack), 800-745-3000, www.livenation.com

REPENT & REJOICE

"Third stream" ska revivalists The Toasters also help you atone - and have fun - with their snappy, horn scorched, finger-pointing parables couched as "happy" island music. (Sample theme: "You're gonna pay, because you cooked the books.") Fellow travelers Ruder than You, Among Criminals and On Display wear two-tone (reggae/punk) colors, too.

North Star Bar, 27th and Poplar streets, 9 tonight, $14, 215-787-0488, www.northstarbar.com

ALMOST HEAVEN

Trippy rockers The Besnard Lakes incant in high pitched harmonies, mumble in tongues and regularly achieve liftoff (if not always nirvana) with their haunting, hot 'n' cool musical currents. Fans of Radiohead should tune in. Also on tap - Malajube.

Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 9 p.m. tonight, $12, 215-739-9684,www.johnnybrendas.com

KID ROCK

The popular Nick Jr. TV show "Yo Gabba Gabba!" promises music, animation, confetti and craziness for young and young at heart with its live Time to Dance show. So get up and shake it with DJ Lance Rock and friends, including hip-hop legend Biz Markie.

Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets, 3 and 6 p.m. today, $49.50. $35, $25, $20, $18.75 (individual in 4-pack), 800-745-3000, www.livenation.com.

DUO REDUX

Radney Foster and Bill Lloyd are back together again with a new album and tour. Fine news for fans of crafty, harmonious, crossover country rock (think The Eagles, Everly Brothers.) And look who's opening - Michael Tearson.

Sellersville Theater, Main Street and Temple Avenue, 8 tonight, $25, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com.

BERRY SWEET

Fronted by the Philly-based daughter and father team of Brianna (lead singer) and Jefferson (acoustic guitar, vocals), the Berrys serve up a confident, polished brand of urban folk that's striking and successful. This intimate "First Friday at The Gallery" show celebrates the recent release of their "Fairmount Station" album.

Appel Farm, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, N.J., 8 tonight, $10 (with free wine tastings for 21+), 800-394-1211, www.applefarm.org.

ALONE AT LAST

Believe it or not, jazz piano legend Herbie Hancock has never toured as a solo artist before, in his five decades of playing and composing. So here's your first-ever opportunity to hear him do the likes of "Maiden Voyage," "Cantaloupe Island" and "Watermelon Man" as Herbie first conceived them, alone and ruminating at the keys.

Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall, Broad and Spruce streets, 8:30 p.m. tomorrow, $57, $47, $37, $25, 215-893-1999, www.kimmelcenter.org.

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY

Evan Dando and his Lemonheads buds are sharing the gold with a complete performance of their biggest album "It's a Shame About Ray." The Shining Twins and New York Rivals play first.

North Star Bar, 27th and Poplar streets, 9 p.m. tomorrow, $20/$24, 215-787-0488, www.northstarbar.com.

ROCK THE BURBS

Heartland rock and country comes to Ardmore, with the solid double bill of J.D. Malone and Brendan McKinney. Malone (and band) have those rocking Springsteen/Petty vibes down pat; McKinney's a more rustic cat with street smarts (and deep Philly roots!) Logan Vanderlick warms you up first.

Milkboy Coffee, 2 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, 8 p.m. tomorrow, $12/$15, 215-645-5269, www.milkboycoffee.com.

SPELL CHECK

As edgy and unsettling as their brand name typography suggests, tUne-YaRds - an experimental alt rock ensemble fronted by Merrill Garbus - has earned quite the buzz on the international festival circuit this summer. Now our hip new concert venue hosts them. With Pat Jordache, Les Blondettes.

Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St., 8 p.m. Sunday, $15 (all ages), 215-232-2100, www.ut.com.

LAUGHS

BLACK LIKE HIM

Paul Mooney has backed up some of the biggest voices in comedy, co-writing for Richard Pryor during his heyday and appearing on "Chapelle's Show" as the omnipotent Negrodamus who could answer questions such as "Why do white people like Wayne Brady so much?" (Answer: Because he makes Bryant Gumble look like Malcolm X, natch). His writing credits extend to "Saturday Night Live," "Sanford and Sons" and "In Loving Color." But Mooney is a stand-up and social critic who is legendary for his barbed take on race in America.

Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St., 8 & 10:30 tonight and tomorrow, $25-$37, 215-496-9001, heliumcomedy.com

YIKES, SYKES

Even when revealing to Ellen Degeneres that she had a double mastectomy after a recent breast-cancer diagnosis, Wanda Sykes was funny, joking that she was hesitant to reveal her condition because she didn't want to participate in benefit walks. But what else would you expect from the woman who ran circles around Larry David on a recent episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm"? And now that Sykes, who brings her acerbic wit to the Keswick Theatre Sunday, lives part of the time in Delaware County, it's even harder not to root for our newly minted hometown girl.

Keswick Theatre, 291 North Keswick Ave., Glenside, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $48-$98, 215-572-7650, keswicktheatre.org

THEATER

RATIONAL MAN

For its first show of the season, the Lantern Theater Company will mount the Philadelphia premiere of David Ives' laboriously-titled "New Jerusalem, The Interrogation of Baruch de Spinoza at Talmud Torah Congregation: Amsterdam, July 27, 1656." Ives is known for comedies that marry the silly and the high-minded, but in "New Jerusalem," he eschews much of the funny stuff to tell the story of the real-life Spinoza, a 17th century Portuguese-born Jewish philosopher. Ives' play is framed by Spinoza's trial on charges of atheism and heresy, ideas that threaten to break the fragile tolerance between Amsterdam's Christian and Jews. On Oct. 10, 21-23, Lantern will host the Fall Philosophy Festival: Theater and the Age of Reason, with panel discussions and lectures exploring the themes of the play.

St. Stephen's Theater, 923 Ludlow St., 8 p.m. tomorrow, 2 p.m. Sundays, 7 o'clock weeknights, through Oct. 30, $20-$36, 215-829-0395, lanterntheater.org.

Chuck Darrow, Molly Eichel, Danielle Miess, and Jonathan Takiff contributed to this calendar.