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<b>ALL IS NOT WHAT IT SEEMS:</b> The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the illusionist dance company MOMIX performing new works about water and re-imagined classic pieces from its impressive 30-year history, May 17-20 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St. For more information or tickets, call 215-898-3900.
Out & About: May 11-17
Fri. 05/11 Michael Graves and David Pratt The two out authors host a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960. Brother Outsider The documentary about the life a...
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<b>THE VOICE:</b> Center City Theatre Works will present Stephen Temperley’s hilarious yet poignant play, “Souvenir,” through May 19 at the Adrienne Theatre’s SkyBox, 2030 Sansom St. The play recounts the mostly true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a wealthy, eccentric socialite famous for following her delusions of vocal prowess all the way to a sell-out crowd at Carnegie Hall. For more information or tickets, visit <a href="http://www.centercitytheatreworks.org">www.centercitytheatreworks.org</a>.
Out & About: May 4-10
Fri. 05/04 Vieux Farka Touré The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the world-music singer 7:30 p.m. at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900. Russell Brand The...
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<b>PHILADANCO GETS SOULFUL:</b> The acclaimed dance company performs a program featuring “Tribute,” a full-company piece celebrating the soulful sounds of Philadelphia International Records, April 20-22 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St. For more information, call 215-790-5800. <i>Photo: Lois Greenfield</i>
Out & About: April 20-26
Fri. 04/20 “The Glamour Kills Tour” The Wonder Years, Polar Bear Club and Transit perform 7 p.m. at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011. Holler! The open-mic night commences 7 p.m. at Giovan...
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<b>FUNKY TOWN:</b> Out electro-dance artist Sam Sparro is on the road promoting his upcoming new album “Return To Paradise,” inspired by late 1970s and early ’80s funk music. Catch him at 8 p.m. April 23 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.samsparro.com">www.samsparro.com</a> or call 215-222-1400.</br>
Out & About: 4/20-4/28
Fri. 04/20 “The Glamour Kills Tour” The Wonder Years, Polar Bear Club and Transit perform 7 p.m. at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011. Holler! The open-mic night commences 7 p.m. at Giovanni’s...
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<b>GOLDEN TICKETS:</b> Catch a screening of the beloved and darkly fascinating classic children’s film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” 2 p.m. April 14 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. For more information, call 610-917-0223.
Out & About: April 13-19
Fri. 04/13 Sexing the Trans Man with Buck Angel The transgender adult-film star hosts an audio-visual presentation and Q&A, 6 p.m. at Aphrodite Gallery, 704 S. Fifth St.; www.aphroditegallery....
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<b>THE SPY WHO SHAVED ME:</b> The Bearded Ladies attempt to recreate an entire Bond film using only cardboard and a piano, with special guest artists Andrew Nelson and Dito Van Reigersberg of Pig Iron and Martha Graham Cracker fame for the outrageous new show “Beards are for Shaving: A 007 Cabaret,” running April 11-15 at the Wilma Theatre’s Lobby, 265 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-546-7824.
Out & About: April 6-12
Fri. 04/06 Ferry Corsten The electro-dance artist performs 8 p.m. at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011. Joan Osbourne The rock singer performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 2...
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<b>LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE:</b> “West Side Story,” the Tony Award-winning classic Broadway musical about two star-crossed lovers caught between rival gangs, hits the stage though April 8 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-790-5800. Photo: Carol Rosegg 2011
Out & About: March 30-April 6
Fri. 03/30 Jordan Knight The singer from New Kids on the Block performs 7:30 p.m. at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888. Andrew WK The rock singer performs 8 p.m. at TLA, 334 ...
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<b>I’M STILL JORDAN FROM THE BLOCK:</b> Pop singer and New Kid on the Block member Jordan Knight flies solo when he comes to town for a concert 8:30 p.m. March 30 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St. For more information or tickets, call 215-922-6888.
Out & About: March 23-39
Fri. 03/23 Nerdist Podcast Live! A live taping of the podcast and standup comedy performances by hosts Chris Hardwick (“Talking Dead,” “Web Soup”), Jonah Ray (“The Soup,” “Web Soup”) and Matt M...
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<b>IT’S TIME TO PLAY THE MUSIC ...</b> There’s something very appropriate about seeing last year’s excellent “The Muppets” film at The Troc, considering the place can almost pass for the theater the Muppets call home. Catch one of the best films of 2011 at 10 p.m. March 17 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St. For more information, call 215-922-6888.
Out & About: March 16-22
Fri. 03/16 HOLLER! Giovanni’s Room hosts an open mic night 7 p.m. at 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960. Edwidge Danticat The author of “Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work” host...
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<b>FREE-SPIRITED:</b> The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts hosts “Spirit of Uganda” dance company, a production celebrating the sounds and movements of East Africa while promoting awareness of Uganda’s dual crises — AIDS and civil war, 7:30 p.m. March 16 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900. <i>Photo: Dan Ozminkowski</i>
Out & About: March 9-15
Fri. 03/09 The Cowboy Junkies The blues/folk band performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650. Dropkick Murphys The rock band performs 8 p.m. at House ...
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