“BABY GIRL”

What if you were conceived twice in one lifetime: once by the illegitimate passionate sex of a young couple in love, and next by a “missionary position”-loving, conservative couple who long to have a child, but the “little guys” never make it to the egg? What if you were adopted by the married couple, only to find out you are everything they can’t stand—I mean, understand? After coming out as a lesbian, and being alienated by her adoptive family, Ashley, a spirited young daydreamer, goes on an extraordinary journey to find love, and a place to call home. When Ashley’s fantasies meet reality, expect the unexpected! Baby GirL runs now through August 5, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 5 p.m. All performances are at Empire Stage, 1140 North Flagler Drive, Fort Lauderdale. For tickets visit: smarttix. com or empirestage.com. WARNING: This play contains ADULT CONTENT.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

July 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. at McSorley’s Beach Pub on Fort Lauderdale Beach, to support the Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center. First drink FREE, and a FREE appetizer sampling. Admission: $10 plus one new unwrapped toy. For more information and to register, visit share-a-pet.org/Events-3.

SYMPHONY OF THE AMERICAS SUMMERFEST CONCERT

July 27, 8 p.m., at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Summerfest, presented by the Symphony of the Americas and American Airlines, is the longest running music festival to take place in Florida. 201 Admission: $24- $35, VIP $60.

AN EVENING WITH JOHN WATERS: “THIS FILTHY WORLD”

July 28, at the Parker Playhouse. This extraordinary engagement will be preceded by a screening of Waters’ classic film, “Polyester,” as well as a montage and commemoration ceremony, followed by a Q&A session. Admission: $36.50, $46.50, $61.50, VIP $125.