Fri. 12/2
Gillian Grassie The singer-songwriter and harpist performs 8:30 p.m. at Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St.; 215-928-0770.
Mayhem & Madness Presents: The Apocalypse Comedy Show Christine Meehan hosts a night featuring Rich Shultis and Thomas Dale (VH1, Comedy Cellar, “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson”), 8-11 p.m. at Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar, 200 S. 12th St.; www. mayhemand madnesscomedy.com.
End of the World Part Because they have faith, anyone who comes to our End of the World party gets a free door Pass to use on the following night, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., at Sisters, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.
HOLLER! The open mic starts 7 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Badfish The Sublime tribute band performs 8 p.m. at Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Estelle The R&B singer performs 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
Kevin Hart The comedian performs 8 p.m. at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Sat. 12/22
A Christmas Story The holiday classic is screened 2 p.m. at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
A Reading with Darien K. Marshall, RScP and Darius L. Jones, ISA The authors of “Don’t Just Dream About It … Wake Up! Awaken Your Inner and Outer New World” host a reading 5:30 p.m. at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.
Laura Mann The Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter performs and collects clothing and canned goods for Hurricane Sandy victims and The Salvation Army, 7:30 p.m. at Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St.; 215-928-0770.
Dave Matthews Band The jam band performs 8 p.m. at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Sun. 12/23
Messiah The Philadelphia Orchestra performs the holiday concert 2 p.m. at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Holidelic: Snowglobe The funk holiday concert band performs 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Wed. 12/26
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.
Thu. 12/27
World Cafe Live’s 5th annual Winter Beer festival You had us at “beer,” 5 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Pack the House Entertainment & Gravity Given Productions presents Laughs & Jams Bands and comedians perform 7:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Bob and Barbara’s Drag Show The outrageousness begins 11 p.m. at Bob and Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.
Halestorm The hard-rock band performs 8 p.m. at Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Fri. 12/28
Chaka Kahn The R&B singer performs 8 p.m. at Harrah’s Casino Hotel, 777 Harrah’s Blvd., Atlantic City; 609-441-5000.
David Guetta The electronic-dance music star performs 8 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
BOYLESQUE, DRAG and BURLYQ! Burlesque Showcase presents Drag Queen Tammy Famous, Drag King Nino, Brettzo, Melissa Bang Bang and Timaree of the Sisters Sirens, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Sisters, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.
Live Wire The AC/DC tribute group performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theatre 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5858.
Sing-along: “The Sound of Music” Audience members participate in this screening of the beloved musical, 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
The Roots The hip-hop band performs 9 p.m. at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
Naughty List 2 — Electric Boogaloo DJ Cool Hand Luke and TVC 15, a David Bowie tribute band, performs 8 p.m. at North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St.; 215-787-0488.
Opening
Cirque Éloize The urban modern circus performs Dec. 26-30 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
It’s A Wonderful Life The holiday classic is screened Dec. 22-23 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Jekyll & Hyde The Kimmel Center presents the classic tale of good and evil, Dec. 26-30 at Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut St.; 215-923-1515.
Kanye West The rapper performs Dec. 28-30 at Ovation Hall, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. For more information or tickets, call 855-348-0500.
Continuing
Cinderella Arden Children’s Theatre presents a new version of the classic tale through Jan. 27, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-1122.
Cooking With the Calamari Sisters The all-singing, all-dancing, all-cooking hit musical comedy, through Jan. 13 at Society Hill Playhouse, 507 S. Eighth St.; 215-923-0210.
Cy Twombly: Sculptures Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of works from the Swiss sculptor, through March, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Dave & Aaron Go To Work Plays & Players Theatre presents the wordless comedy with music, through Dec. 31, 1714 Delancey St.; 215-592-9560.
Dr. Doolittle Media Theater presents the story of a veterinarian who can talk to animals, through Jan. 27, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.
Learning from Frank Furness: Louis Sullivan in 1873 Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of drawings and furniture by the famed architect, through Dec. 30, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Live Cinema/Manon de Boer: Resonating Surfaces — A Trilogy Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of a series of three cinematic portraits defined by narratives of time and memory, and structured around the relation between images and sounds, through Feb. 10, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
The Music Man Walnut Street Theatre presents the popular Broadway musical through Jan. 6, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
On My Honor: 100 Years of Girl Scouting The National Constitution Center presents an exhibition highlighting the history, contributions and traditions of Girl Scouts, including entrepreneurship, environmental awareness and civic engagement, through Dec. 31, 525 Arch St.; 215-409-6895.
Plaid Tidings Guy group Forever Plaid performs songs from the 1950s-’60s through Dec. 30 at Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Presidential Artifacts The National Constitution Center presents an exhibition of artifacts from collections around the country through Dec. 31, 525 Arch St.; 215-409-6895.
Ronaldus Shamask: Form, Fashion, Reflection Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of drawings and sketches by the fashion designer through March 10, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Closing
The Glorious Sound of Christmas The Philadelphia Orchestra performs through Dec. 22 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Holiday POPS! Peter Nero and the Philly Pops perform an evening of holiday classics through Dec. 22 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge New City Stage presents the twisted Christmas tale through Dec. 23 at Adrienne Theatre Main Stage, 2030 Sansom St.; 215-563-7500.