7Days: Regional arts and entertainment

Ride this train

Quality old-school pop and soul will be the word at Family Reunion 2014, featuring Gladys Knight and The O'Jays. at 8 p.m. at the Event Center, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City. Tickets are $65, $75, and $85. Call 866-692-6742.

Classic hogs!

The fifth annual "Classic Motorcycles at the Simeone" rrrrrrruns through Sept. 6. Old-time motorcycles, flat-track racers, art deco-inspired motorcycles, and a selection of classic machines and memorabilia will be on display at the Simeone Automotive Foundation Museum, 6825-31 Norwitch Dr. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for students; children free. (closed Mondays.) Call 215-365-7233.

Sweet music

Some say he singlehandedly resuscitated the rocking singer-songwriter movement. Matthew Sweet and the Modern Inventors play World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. Tickets are $24 and $27. Call 215-222-1400.

Let me tell you

At the First Person Arts Story Slam: The Great Outdoors, do-it-yourself storytellers have five minutes to tell stories of encounters with the great outdoors. It all starts at 8:30 p.m. (doors open 7:30 p.m.) at L'Étage, Sixth and Bainbridge Streets. Tickets are $15 VIP, $10 general, $8 for members. Call 267-402-2055.

Sand and camels

Lawrence of Arabia, the epic, unforgettable 1962 best picture Oscar winner starring Peter O'Toole and Omar Sharif, gallops across the screen at 7 p.m. at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr. Tickets are $10.50 general, $8 for seniors, $7 for students, $5 for members. Call 610-527-9898.

Sounds from the East Percussionist

Joe Tayoun brings his Mid East Ensemble to the Penn Museum Summer Nights Concert series. Classical and folk Arabic, Turkish, and Armenian music are on offer at 5 p.m. at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South St. Admission is $5. Call 215-898-2680.

Let it breathe

In Cooks & Corks: Food and Wine Pairing, experts Keith Wallace and Zach Morris guide you through the delicate art at 7:30 p.m. at the Wine School of Philadelphia, 127 S. 22d St. Tickets are $74.98. Call 800-817-7351.

Funny in Philly

Comic Tom Segura begins a three-day stint, at 8 p.m. at the Helium Club, 2031 Sansom St. Tickets are $16 and $23. Call 215-496-9001.

Two out of three ain't bad

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Peter, Paul and Mary, troubadours Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey play at 7:30 p.m. at Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Tickets are $57. Call 215-893-1999.

Last Friday?

It's poetry Bring your verse and listen to that of others. "The Fuze" open mike and slam takes over Infusion Coffee & Tea, 7133 Germantown Ave., Mount Airy. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., open mike starts at 8:30 p.m. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for students. Also at the Arts Sanctuary, 628 S. 16th Street, 8 p.m. With host Bassey Ikpi and live music. Admission is free.

Seeing summer out in style

The Budweiser Made in America music festival, curated by hip-hop god Jay Z, takes over the Parkway this weekend for a second year. Saturday acts include Beyoncé, Imagine Dragons, A$AP Rocky, deadmau5, and Phoenix. One- and two-day passes available, priced from $99 to $499. Call 800-745-3000.