THEATER Angels in America BCKSEET Productions presents Tony Kushner’s Tony and Pulitzer award-winning plays about the impact of AIDS on the national culture, through Nov. 28 at The Red Room at Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St.; (215) 923-0210.
The :nv:s:ble Play Philadelphia Theatre Workshop presents the world premiere of the story of people trying to hang on in the workplace, through Dec. 13 at Walnut Street Theatre’s Studio 5, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The Devon Theatre presents a rainbow ride through biblical Egypt, through Dec. 13, 6319 Frankford Ave.; (215) 338-6300.
The Life of John Henry One of the most famous American folk tales comes to life in a world-premiere drama, through Nov. 29 at Centre Theater, 208 DeKalb St., Norristown; (610) 279-1013.
Oliver! Walnut Street Theatre presents one of the world’s most-beloved musicals, through Jan. 10, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.
On Golden Pond Act II Playhouse presents the now-classic drama, through Dec. 13, 56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler; (215) 654-1011.
Rabbit Hole The Arden Theatre presents the story of a family in crisis, facing the challenges of surviving great loss and making a life with the family that remains, through Dec. 20, 40 N. Second St.; (215) 922-1122.
Red, White & Tuna Walnut Street Theatre presents two comic masters bringing to life 24 characters from Tuna, Texas, through Jan. 3 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.
The Santaland Diaries Flashpoint Theatre Company presents the holiday comedy based on the bestselling book by out humorist David Sedaris, Dec. 3-20 at Second Stage at the Adrienne, 2030 Sansom St.; (215) 665-9720.
MUSIC classical Last Friday Classical Music Recital Philadelphia Art Alliance presents a collaboration with renowned string quartet Liebesfreud for a free performance at 5:45 p.m. Nov. 27, 251 S. 18th St.; (215) 545-4302.
Mozart and Bruckner The Philadelphia Orchestra presents one of the most gigantic symphonies in history, 8 p.m. Nov. 27-28 and 2 p.m. Nov. 29 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
Nézet-Séguin Conducts The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Brahms’ D-minor Piano Concerto with the recently named music director of the Rotterdam Philharmonic, 8 p.m. Dec. 3 and 5 and 2 p.m. Dec. 4 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.
MUSIC other The Hooters The rock band (with out guitarist John Lilley) performs at 8 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 317-1000.
The Machine The Pink Floyd tribute band performs at 8 p.m. Nov. 27 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; (215) 572-7650.
Beatlemania Now! The multi-media Beatles tribute show kicks off at 3 and 8 p.m. Nov. 28 at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple St., Sellersville; (215) 257-5808.
Meat Puppets The alt-rock band performs at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.
Holly Cole: A Night Before Christmas The Canadian jazz singer performs at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.
Raphael Saadiq The R&B hit maker performs at 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; (215) 627-1332.
Twisted Sister presents “A Twisted Christmas” The heavily made-up rock band rocks out a holiday performance at 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; (215) 572-7650.
Lady Gaga The pop singer performs at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at Susquehanna Bank Center, 1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J.; (856) 365-1300.
EXHIBITS Agulhas Gallery 339 presents an exhibition of works by Edward Dimsdale, through Jan. 23, 339 S. 21st St., (215) 731-1530.
Annual Holiday Show ArtStar Gallery hosts an exhibition of handmade ornaments and holiday cards by select artists, through Dec. 31, 623 N. Second St.; (215) 238-1557.
Body Worlds 2 & The Brain The Franklin Institute presents an eye-opening journey through the inner workings of the human body through a broad collection of authentic human specimens, through Feb. 20, 222 N. 20th St.; (215) 448-1200.
Common Ground: Eight Philadelphia Photographers in the 1960s and 1970s The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition examining a critical period for the art of photography and for the Philadelphia art scene, through Jan. 31, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; (215) 763-8100.
Diana: A Celebration The National Constitution Center presents an exhibition exploring Diana’s childhood, her engagement to Prince Charles, their royal wedding and Diana’s life and work as a global humanitarian, through Dec. 31, 525 Arch St.; (866) 917-1787.
8×10 and Under: Small Landscapes Gallery 339 presents a new photography exhibition through Jan. 23, 339 S. 21st St.; (215) 731-1530.
Kaleidoscope Edge Gallery presents an exhibition featuring Philadelphia artist Tom Hlas and North Carolina artist Robert Langford, through Nov. 29, 72 N. Second St.; (215) 413-7072.
Lace in Translation The Design Center at Philadelphia University presents a new exhibition of contemporary work inspired by historic lace, through April 3, 4200 Henry Ave.; (215) 951-2860.
Paperboy with Pedestals AxD Gallery presents sculpture and works on paper by James Groody, through Dec. 5, 265 S. 10th St.; (215) 627-6250.
Ragas and Rajas: Musical Imagery of Courtly India The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents a diverse selection of paintings and sculptures from across the subcontinent, through Feb. 28, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; (215) 763-8100.
DANCE Radio City Christmas: Rockettes The world-famous dance troupe performs at 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Wachovia Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; (215) 336-2000.
FILM Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory The classic 1971 film starring Gene Wilder is screened at 2 p.m. Nov. 28 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.
Funny People The Adam Sandler comedy is screened at 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-5483.
Harold and Maude Bryn Mawr Film Institute presents the classic black comedy, 7 p.m. Dec. 2, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-9898.
BOOKS Ellen Lewin and Mary L. Gray The authors of “Gay Fatherhood: Narratives of Family and Citizenship in America” and “Out in the Country: Youth, Media and Queer Visibility in Rural America,” respectively, host a reading at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; (215) 923-2960.
Lidia Bastianich The author of “Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy” hosts a reading at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; (215) 686-5322.
Leslie Caron The film star of MGM’s golden era and author of “Thank Heaven: A Memoir” hosts a reading at noon Dec. 2 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; (215) 686-5322.
ETC Cirque Dreams: Holidaze The holiday spectacular in which performers pull off astonishing feats runs through Dec. 11 at Xanadu Theater at Trump Taj Mahal, 1000 Boardwalk Ave., Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 449-5150.
Blue Redo Reprise The dance party benefiting Mazzoni Center and the Sapphire Fund, featuring DJ Susan Morabito, kicks off at 8 p.m. Nov. 28 at Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-5483.
Scene The monthly LGBTQ dance party sets it off 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Adobe Bar and Lounge, 1919 E. Passyunk Ave.; www.tlbtbproductions.com.
“My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I’m In Therapy” Comedian Steve Soloman impersonates the various characters that are his family, 3 p.m. Nov. 29 at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; (215) 257-5808.