DRAG QUEENS STIRRING ALL THROUGH THE HOUSE: Twas the night before Christmas and nothing will be remotely quiet as “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum Alexis Michelle teams up with Brittany Lynn, Satine Harlow and DJ Carl Michaels for “Oy to the World,” a drag show and dance party for people of the Jewish faith and their allies, 9 p.m. Dec. 24 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St. For more information or tickets, call 215-964-9675.
Theater & Arts
Arte Povera: Homage to Amalfi ’68
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition recreating one artist’s reaction against minimalism and pop art, through July, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Between Nature and Abstraction: Edwin Dickinson and Friends
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the works of the modern American painter through Feb. 10, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
A Christmas Carol
Walnut Street Theatre presents Charles Dickens’ classic, through Dec. 23, at WST for Kids, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Broadway Philadelphia presents the musical based on the beloved children’s book, through Dec. 29, at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Fabulous Fashion: From Dior’s New Look to Now
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the drama and glamour of some of the most creative feminine fashions ever designed, through March 3, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
The Pennsylvania Ballet performs the classic holiday tale, through Dec. 31, at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Glorious Sound of Christmas
The Philadelphia Orchestra performs a holiday-themed classical program, through Dec. 23, at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Larry Fink: The Boxing Photographs
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of photographs highlighting the athletic world of boxing through Jan. 1, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Little Ladies: Victorian Fashion Dolls and the Feminine Ideal
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the influence of Miss Fanchon, the ultimate toy for privileged girls in the 1860s-’70s, through March 3, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-
763-8100.
Mimi Imfurst Presents Drag Diva Brunch
Mimi Imfurst and special guests perform, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 22, at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.
A Philly POPS Christmas
The Philly POPS perform an all-new holiday-themed concert, through Dec. 22, at
Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
Walnut Street Theatre presents the musical based on the children’s book, through Jan. 6, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
This Is The Week That Is
1812 Productions presents its annual politically charged and satirical comedy show, through Jan. 6, at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; 215-592-9560.
WINTER WONDERETTES
The throwback holiday show transports the audience to the 1968 Harper’s Hardware Christmas Party for an evening of songs and humor, through Dec. 30, at Walnut Street Theatre’s Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Wizard of Oz
Media Theatre presents the musical about Dorothy and her adventures in a strange land, through Jan. 13, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.
Yael Bartana: And Europe Will Be Stunned
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition blurring fact and fiction, with the artist reimagining historical narratives to spur a dialogue about urgent social and geopolitical issues of our time, through Jan. 1, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
BABY, IT’S HOT INSIDE: Philly burlesque powerhouse troupe Peek-A-Boo Revue performs their holiday-themed show, “In The Mood,” to the delight of all who want a little naughty to go with their nice holiday entertainment, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. For more information or tickets, call 215-222-1400.
Music
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
The holiday-themed hard-rock ensemble performs 3:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 21, at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
War on Drugs
The rock band performs 8 p.m. Dec. 21, at The Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets; 610-
352-2887.
Chrisette Michele
The R&B singer performs 8 p.m. Dec. 27, at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-
572-7650.
Gov’t Mule
The rock band performs 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28, at The Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets; 610-352-2887.
Nightlife
A Very Mary Christmas
A drag musical-comedy holiday show, 7 p.m. Dec. 21, at Franky Bradley’s, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.
Daddy & Friends
Nina Bonina Brown (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”) performs on the monthly boylesque showcase, 8 p.m. Dec. 21, at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St.; 215-592-0656.
Problematic
A holiday-themed drag comedy show, 7 p.m. Dec. 22, at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St.; 215-592-0656.
Outta Town
Josh Zuckerman
The rock artist performs a CD-release show, 8 p.m. Dec. 21, at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Shogun Assassin
The classic martial-arts action film is screened 9:45 p.m. Dec. 21, at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
A Christmas Story
The classic holiday film is screened 1:30 p.m. Dec. 22, at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
Echoes
The Pink Floyd tribute band performs, 8 p.m. Dec. 22, at The Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 202-730-3331.
Sam Krivda’s Holiday Party
The singer performs a holiday show, 8 p.m. Dec. 22, at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Tiesto
The electronic music DJ and producer performs 10 p.m. Dec. 27, at The Borgata Hotel, Casino
& Spa’s Premiere Nightclub, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-
317-1000.
Die Hard
The action film is screened 9:45 p.m. Dec. 28, at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228. n