Out & About: Jan. 6-12

    Fri. Jan. 6
    Beethoven’s Fifth The Philadelphia Orchestra performs 2 p.m. at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

    Half & Half Drag Show Brittany Lynn hosts an evening starring Misses Pinklewinkle, Aida Snatchwell, Tammy Faymous and Diana Dharling 10 p.m.-3 a.m. at Raven Lounge, 1718 Sansom St.; 215-840-3577.

    Sat. Jan. 7
    Piano Concert & Cocktail Reception The William Way LGBT Community Center presents internationally acclaimed pianist Ching-Yun Hu, 8 p.m., 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.

    Satisfaction: A Rolling Stones Experience The Rolling Stones tribute band performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.

    Vixens & Vagabonds Queer & Kinky Cabaret: Glitter Resistance Liberty City Kings Drag & Burlesque presents the outrageous performance, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

    Sun. Jan. 8
    The Lovesick Expo The wedding expo features an array of local talent and handcrafted and eco-friendly goods, appealing to independent-minded couples, 11 a.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

    Vinyasa Yoga & Wine Tasting Enjoy a one-hour vinyasa yoga class, then a private tasting of award-winning wines followed by a private tour, 11:30 a.m. at Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing; 215-493-6500.

    Fiddler on the Roof The hit musical film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.

    Edwin McCain The rock guitarist and singer performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 215-222-1400.

    Mon. Jan. 9
    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.

    First Person StorySlam Local spoken-word artists perform 8:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

    Tue. Jan. 10
    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.

    The 2011 WitOut.net Philadelphia Comedy Awards Local comedy’s biggest night, maybe, 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., 6527 Roosevelt Blvd.; 215-533-5888.

    Wed. Jan. 11
    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.

    The Best of Philly Rising 2011 The annual event where the Best of Philly Rising’s Open Mic winners battle it out for the top spot on the big stage, 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

    Richard Marx The rock singer performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 215-222-1400.

    Thu. Jan. 12
    Richard Marx: A Very Special Acoustic Performance The rock singer performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.

    Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.

    Fri. Jan. 13
    Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven The alt-rock bands perform 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

    International Guitar Night Brian Gore, Adrian Legg, Lulo Reinhardt and Marco Pereira perform 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.

    Johnny Showcase and the Lefty Lucy Cabaret The Philly cabaret troupe performs 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 215-222-1400.

    Frankie Valli The singer performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

    Friday the 13th Part VII The slasher film is screened 9:45 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.

    Opening
    The Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo The northeast’s premier pet and animal exposition, Jan. 13-15 at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks; 484-754-3976.

    I Love Being Me, Don’t You? Sandra Bernhard presents the Philadelphia premiere of her new show, Jan. 10-14 at Painted Bride Arts Center, 230 Vine St.; 215-925-9914.

    Member Artists’ Group Show Twenty-Two Gallery presents a grouping of 22 local artists’ work in a variety of media including oils, acrylics, sculpture, print work, mixed media and photography, 236 S. 22nd St.; 215-722-1911.

    Continuing
    Body Awareness The Wilma Theater presets a heartwarming comedy about a lesbian couple dealing with issues of sexuality and identity, through Feb. 5, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824.

    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. Motherhood: The Musical Society Hill Playhouse presents the musical comedy from the creators of “Menopause: The Musical,” through Feb. 29, 507 S. Eighth St.; 215-923-0211.

    Sound of Music Media Theater presents the musical through Jan. 15, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.

    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
    Hair The peace and love-themed musical runs through Jan. 8 at the Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

    John Oliver The comedian from “The Daily Show” performs through Jan. 8 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.

    The King and I The Walnut Street Theater presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic musical through Jan. 8, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

    Shen Yun The classical Chinese dance and orchestral company performs through Jan. 8 at Merriam Theatre, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

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