Fri. 12/16
Philly Gay Spirit The monthly gathering of gay men on a spiritual path, 7:30 p.m. at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
The Elvis Christmas Bash Two Elvis tribute acts, a teen-idol Elvis impersonator and a Vegas-era Elvis impersonator, get all Christmas on the faithful, 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.
Holiday Stimulus Stimulus gets its last party of the year going 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Marathon Grill, 1818 Market St.; 215-733-0311.
Wu-Tang Clan The hip-hop group performs 10 p.m. at The Trocadero Theater, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Sat. 12/17
A Penny for Your Thoughts A guided discussion on all issues that impact lesbian, bisexual and questioning women, 4-7 p.m. at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
Nero The electro-rock group performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
The Peek-a-boo Revue Holiday Spectacular The neo-burlesque cabaret group performs 8:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Happy Ho Ho Show!! Salotta Tee brings some special guests to celebrate the holidays in style, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Beagle Tavern, 1003 E. Main St., Norristown; 610-272-3133.
Sun. 12/18
Brunch with Andy Kahn: Music by Intention The singer-songwriter and producer performs noon at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Messiah The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Handel’s classic 7:30 p.m. at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
The Peek-a-boo Revue Holiday Spectacular The neo-burlesque cabaret group performs 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Mon. 12/19
Groove Night Local musicians join forces to bring the R&B, soul, jazz and funk, 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 215-222-1400.
Die Hard The action film is screened 8 p.m. at The Trocadero Theater, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Tue. 12/20
Christmas Carol Sing-Along with Bob Egan The Raven hosts a special night of caroling with Bob Egan starting at 7 p.m. at 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 215-862-2081.
Unlabeled: The Acoustic/Electric Open Mic for Up and Comers Sign up and play, 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 215-222-1400.
It’s A Wonderful Life The holiday film is screened 7:30 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Rare Exports The holiday horror/action film is screened 8 p.m. at The Trocadero Theater, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
TuesGAY Nights Lyrics Lounge and DJ June Rodrigues host a weekly night of music and performers for the LGBT community, 8 p.m. at 6527 Roosevelt Blvd.; 215-533-5888.
The Waitstaff Presents: The Real Housewives of South Philly Occupy Christmas The sketch comedy troupe performs 8 p.m. at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215- 496-9001.
Wed. 12/21
Scandal at the Katrashian Christmas Pageant The Dumpsta Players puts on a holiday show 5 p.m.-2 a.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.
4W5 Blues Jam Local musicians get down 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 215-222-1400.
Book Club “The Stranger’s Child” by Alan Hollinghurst is discussed 7-8 p.m. at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
Thu. 12/22
Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.
Fri. 12/23
Holiday Dreams On Ice Openly gay ice skater Johnny Weir performs with Ashley Wagner, Armin Mahbanoozadeh, Samantha Cesario, Brandon Mroz and Tamar Katz 7 p.m. at University of Pennsylvania’s Class of 1923 Arena, 3130 Walnut St.; 215-898-1923.
Opening
Ahmed Ahmed The comedian seen on the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour performs Dec. 21-24 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Continuing
Dutch Treat: A Glimpse of Holland’s Golden Age Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition devoted to the art and culture of the Netherlands through Jan. 1, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker The Pennsylvania Ballet performs the holiday story through Dec. 31 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Gypsy Tovah Feldshuh stars in the classic musical through Jan. 15 at Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol; 215-785-6664.
Jersey Boys The Tony Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons hits the stage through Jan. 14 at Forrest Theater, 1114 Walnut St.; 215-923-1515.
The King and I The Walnut Street Theatre presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic musical through Jan. 8, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Let Me Tell You About A Dream I Had Philadelphia Art Alliance presents an exhibition by The Miss Rockaway Armada, a collective of artists, teachers, sailors, activists, composers and clowns, through Dec. 30 at the Philadelphia Art Alliance, 251 S. 18th St.; 215-545-4302.
Molly Landreth/Aiden Simon The William Way LGBT Community Center hosts an exhibition of the photographers’ work through Dec. 31, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
Motherhood: The Musical Society Hill Playhouse presents the musical comedy from the creators of “Menopause: The Musical” through Dec. 31, 507 S. Eighth St.; 215-923-0211.
Noël and Gertie The Walnut Street Theatre presents the story of the remarkable theater duo, Noël Coward and Gertrude Lawrence, through Dec. 31 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Sound of Music Media Theater presents the musical through Jan. 15, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.
StripWorks AxD Gallery presents an exhibition by Larry Wood of hand-etched imagery of the human form on steel and bronze through Dec. 31, 265 S. 10th St.; 215-627-6250.
Time, Light, Chance The James Oliver Gallery presents Ron Johnson’s exhibition of oil paintings through March 2, 723 Chestnut St., fourth floor; www.jamesolivergallery.com.
Tristin Lowe: Under the Influence Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition debuting works from the Philadelphia artist through Jan. 29, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Zaha Hadid: Form in Motion Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of product designs by architect Hadid, who in 2004 became the first female recipient of the renowned Pritzker Architecture Prize, through March 25, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Closing
Champions of Dance The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents world-renowned dancers from “Dancing With the Stars” through Dec. 18 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
The Glorious Sound of Christmas The Philadelphia Orchestra performs through Dec. 17 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Holiday Pops Peter Nero and the Philly Pops perform through Dec. 22 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.