Out & About

    Fri. 02/24 1964: The Tribute The Beatles tribute band performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.

    New York Philharmonic The orchestra performs 8 p.m. at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

    Guns N’ Roses The rock band performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.

    Sat. 02/25 Aiden James The out singer-songwriter performs an album-release show 9:30 p.m. at MilkBoy Philly, 1100 Chestnut St.; 215-925-6455 or www.aidenjamesmusic.com.

    Sugar Town The monthly night of lady DJs and rockers makes its debut at its new location 10 p.m. at Kung-Fu Necktie, 1248 N. Front St.; http://kungfunecktie.com.

    Last Scene Party Ever! Scene makes a graceful exit from the LGBTQ party community, 10 p.m.-3 a.m. at Voyeur, 1221 St. James St.; www.facebook.com/tlbtbproductions.

    Sun. 02/26 Langston Hughes Discussion The Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia will host a talk on the openly gay African-American poet, activist, novelist and playwright presented by Ralph Hunter, founder of the African-American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey, 11 a.m. at 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square; 215-735-3456; www.phillyethics.org.

    Annie Hall The classic Woody Allen comedy film is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.

    Chamber Concert The Philadelphia Orchestra performs 3 p.m. at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

    1st annual Tri-State Indie Music Awards Local performers take the stage in celebration of local talent and are honored 6 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

    8th Annual Members’ Oscar Party Watch the big night in style 7 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.

    The Amazing Kreskin The classic film is screened 7:30 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.

    Mon. 02/27 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.; 302-994-1400.

    Tue. 02/28 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.; 302-994-1400.

    Henry Louis Gates Jr. The author of “Life Upon These Shores: Looking at African American History, 1513-2008” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.

    “Queens of Soul” Night Local artists pay tribute to four legendary performers: Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Janis Joplin and Nina Simone, 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

    TuesGAY Nights Lyrics Lounge and DJ June Rodrigues host a weekly night of music and performers for the LGBT community, 8 p.m., 6527 Roosevelt Blvd.; 215-533-5888.

    Wed. 02/29 4W5 Blues Jam Local musicians get down 7 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

    Frontreaders The reading group will discuss Maurice, by E.M. Forster, 7 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.

    Musicians On Call Benefit Concert Diego Garcia and Mike Doughty with special guest Mutlu perform 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

    Drexell Concert Band Songs by African-American composers are performed 8 p.m. at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

    Thu. 03/01 Anne Beattie The author of “Mrs. Nixon: A Novelist Imagines a Life” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.

    BET Music Matters welcomes Estelle “All of Me” Tour The R&B singer performs 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

    Y&T The rock band performs 7:30 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.

    Fri. 03/02 Hot Tuna The rock band performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.

    Max Raabe and Palast Orchester The singer and bandleader performs 8 p.m. at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

    Opening Adam Ferrara The comedian seen on “Top Gear” and “Rescue Me” performs Feb. 29-March 3 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.

    How to Succeed in Business School Without Really Trying The Annenberg Center and the Wharton Follies present the original musical comedy parodying the MBA experience that is entirely written, produced and performed by students, through Feb. 25 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.

    Spanish Dances The Philadelphia Orchestra performs with Pepe Romero on guitar March 1-3 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800

    Continuing Collab: Four Decades of Giving Modern and Contemporary Design Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition that includes some of the finest examples of European, American and Japanese design, through fall 2012, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

    Doing Time | Depth of Surface Philagrafika hosts an exhibition exploring the architecture and stories of Philadelphia’s historic Holmesburg Prison, through March 17 at The Galleries at Moore, 20th Street and the Parkway; 215-965-4027, thegalleriesatmoore.org.

    Ethel! Walnut Street Theatre presents the story of blues and jazz vocalist Ethel Waters, through March 11 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

    From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen The National Constitution Center presents an exhibition giving a comprehensive look at The Boss’ entire career with numerous items never before seen by the public, through Sept. 3, 525 Arch St., Independence Mall; 215-409-6895.

    The Mousetrap Walnut Street Theatre presents the Agatha Christie murder mystery about a group of people trapped in a mansion during a snowstorm only to find out that one of them is a murderer, through March 4, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

    Van Gogh Up Close Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of works by Vincent van Gogh, through May 6, 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.

    Zoe Strauss: Ten Years Philadelphia Museum of Art presents a mid-career retrospective of the acclaimed out photographer’s work and the first critical assessment of her 10-year project to exhibit her photographs annually beneath a section of Interstate-95 in South Philadelphia, through April 22, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

    Closing The Abduction from the Seraglio The Opera Company of Philadelphia performs through Feb. 26 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

    Ax and Frühbeck: Mozart and Brahms The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Feb. 23-25 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800. 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.

    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.

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