Fri. 12/23
“You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!” A Christmas Story Quote-Along The holiday film is screened 6 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 215-222-1400.
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.
Everett Bradley’s Holidelic A night of holiday-themed funk, 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Sat. 12/24
Dramatic Readings from Holiday Literature The Kimmel Center hosts readings of holiday classics such as “The Night Before Christmas,” “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” and others, 11 a.m. at Commonwealth Plaza, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Moo Shu Jew Show Some of the country’s best comedians and a multi-course Chinese meal highlight this popular evening, 6 p.m. at Joy Tsin Lau Restaurant, 1026 Race St.; www.events.gershmany.org.
Sun. 12/25
Happy Holidays PGN sincerely hopes you enjoy whatever holiday(s) you choose to celebrate/not celebrate/grudgingly tolerate.
Mon. 12/26
Winterfest ‘11 Beer Tasting Get your liver in shape for New Year’s Eve with the help of some American craft beers, 5 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
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. 12/27
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.
Project/Object Performing The Music of Frank Zappa and more The rock group performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
TuesGAY Nights Lyrics Lounge and DJ June Rodrigues hosts a weekly night of music and performers for the LGBT community, 8 p.m. at 6527 Roosevelt Blvd.; 215-533-5888.
Wed. 12/28
The Polar Express The animated holiday film is screened 4 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
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.
Splintered Sunlight The Grateful Dead tribute band performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
The Wailers The reggae group performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Thu. 12/29
Ted Vigil: A Tribute to John Denver with Special Guest Steve Weisberg The folk-music artists performs 8 p.m. upstairs at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 215-222-1400.
Rusted Root The rock band performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 215-222-1400.
Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute The rock group performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins at 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.
Fri. 12/30
Before & After Entertainment presents a Pre-New Year’s Eve Celebration Comedians, DJs and bands perform, 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 215-222-1400.
Live Wire The AC/DC tribute band performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Third Eye Blind The rock band performs 8 p.m. at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Thursday The punk-rock band performs 8 p.m. at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.
Die Hard The action film is screened 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Opening
Wizard of Oz Dorothy and company traipse down the yellow brick road Dec. 27-28 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Anthony Jeselnik The comedian seen on the “Comedy Central Roasts” performs Dec. 28-31 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 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.
Molly Landreth/Aiden Simon The William Way LGBT Community Center hosts an exhibition of the photographers’ work through Dec. 31 at the center, 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
Ahmed Ahmed The comedian seen on the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour performs through Dec. 24 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
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.