With the holidays (and the familial obligations that come with them) behind us, it is now that glorious time of year when we want to go out but don’t really want to be outside. This time of year, the best entertainment is almost always indoors — unless you can afford lift tickets and skis.
With that in mind, we gathered a list of events to keep us all warm and excited while the winter months have their way with us.
Books
Ranson Riggs The author of “Hollow City: The Second Novel of Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Stephen Jimenez The author of “The Book of Matt: Hidden Truths about the Murder of Matthew Shepard” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. March 11 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Classical/Opera/World Music Radu Lupu Joins Yannick The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Ax, from Bach to Strauss The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Feb. 6-8 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Ainadamar Opera Philadelphia performs the Spanish production Feb. 7-16 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
The Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel Peter Nero and the Philly POPS perform Feb. 7-9 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
All Rachmaninoff The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Feb. 13-15 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Comedy/Humor
Brian Regan The comedian performs 7 and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Sinbad The comedian performs 8 p.m. Jan. 18 at Tropicana Showroom, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 800-843-8767.
Jim Norton The comedian performs Feb. 14-15 at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Lisa Lampanelli The comedian performs 8 p.m. Feb. 16 at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Ralphie May The comedian performs 9 p.m. Feb. 22 at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Amy Schumer The comedian performs 8 p.m. March 7 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Wanda Sykes The out comedian performs 8 p.m. March 27 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Jerry Seinfeld The comedian performs 8 p.m. April 5 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Lewis Black The comedian performs April 25-26 at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Dance
Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the acclaimed dance company Jan. 16-18 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
Gabrielle Revlock The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the comedic Philadelphia choreographer Jan. 24-25 at Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the high-octane dance company Feb. 20-22 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
Doug Elkins Choreography, Etc. The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the contemporary dance company March 6-8 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
Philadanco The dance troupe performs April 17-19 at Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Exhibits
Ronaldus Shamask: Form, Fashion, Reflection Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of works from the experimental filmmaker Feb. 1-April 27, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
In a Relationship: Art, Science & Medicine The James A. Michener Art Museum hosts an exhibition of works by Richard E. Goldberg, M.D., joined by works from renowned sports photographer Howard Schatz and stained-glass artist Kenneth Leap, Feb. 8-April 13, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-340-9800.
Paul Evans: Crossing Boundaries and Crafting Modernism The James A. Michener Art Museum hosts an exhibition of works from the designer and craftsman March 1-June 1, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-340-9800.
Treasures from Korea: Arts and Culture of the Joseon Dynasty, 1392-1910 Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition devoted to art of the celebrated Joseon dynasty March 2-May 26, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Where Children Sleep The James A. Michener Art Museum hosts an exhibition of photographs by James Mollison March 15-June 29, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; 215-340-9800.
Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of ensembles by the designer April 27-Nov. 30, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Music
In This Moment The gothic-metal band performs 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
The Smithereens The rock band performs 8 p.m. Jan. 17 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Christine Havrilla and Gypsy Fuzz The out singer-songwriter performs with her band 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St.; 215-928-0978.
Stone Sour The rock band performs 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.
The Pixies The alt-rock band performs 8 p.m. Jan. 24 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Jay-Z The rapper performs 8 p.m. Jan. 29 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Janelle Monáe The R&B singer performs 9 p.m. Jan. 31 at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Goo Goo Dolls The rock band performs 8 p.m. Feb. 1 at House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-343-4000.
3 Doors Down The rock band performs an acoustic show 9 p.m. Feb. 7 at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Chris Pureka The out singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St.; 215-928-0978.
Skinny Puppy The industrial duo performs 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Bob Weir & RatDog The jam band performs Feb. 14-15 at Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 610-352-2887.
Buckcherry The rock band performs 8 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Justin Timberlake The pop singer performs 8 p.m. Feb. 25 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Robin Thicke The singer performs 8 p.m. March 2 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Arcade Fire The rock band performs 7:30 p.m. March 17 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
H.I.M. The U.K. rock band performs 8 p.m. March 15 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.
Gary Numan The new wave/synthpop pioneer performs 8 p.m. March 23 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Mindless Self Indulgence The electro-rock band performs 8 p.m. March 23 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.
Dream Theater The hard-rock band performs 8 p.m. March 27 at Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 610-352-2887.
Marc Silver Band The out singer-songwriter performs with his band 8:30 p.m. March 28 at Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St.; 215-928-0978.
Pentatonix The vocal group with out members performs 8 p.m. March 30 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Miley Cyrus The pop singer performs 7 p.m. April 22 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Cher The pop icon performs 7:30 p.m. April 28 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Theater
We Will Rock You The story of iconic rock band Queen, Feb. Jan. 14-19 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Driving Miss Daisy Walnut Street Theatre presents the story of the stage adaptation of the award-winning film Jan. 16-Feb. 2, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Tribes Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the story of a deaf man and his family who talk a lot but hardly ever listen Jan. 24-Feb. 23 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.
Diary of Anne Frank Media Theatre presents the story of the Frank family hiding from Nazis Jan. 29-Feb. 16, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.
50 Shades: The Musical The musical inspired by the wildly popular books, Jan. 30-31 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess The classic opera is performed Feb. 18-23 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Why Do Fools Fall in Love? Media Theatre presents the story of a bachelorette party where four ladies reveal the details of their love lives Feb. 26-March 30, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.
Arsenic and Old Lace Walnut Street Theatre presents the classic dark comedy March 11-April 27, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Cirque Éloize Cirkopolis The circus-dance show runs March 11-16 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
The Phantom of the Opera The thrilling classic horror story runs March 19-April 13 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Cirque du Soleil — Michael Jackson: The Immortal The pop icon’s work is celebrated by the circus theater troupe March 25-26 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Misc. RuPaul’s Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons Queens from all seasons of the TV show perform 10 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
The Bearded Ladies: Marlene & the Machine, A German Expressionist Cabaret The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the experimental cabaret group Feb. 7-8 at Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
Peek-A-Boo Revue: Valentine’s Day Show The neo-burlesque group performs 8:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet The actors from “Modern Family” host a live Q&A 8 p.m. April 3 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.