Out & About: Nov. 27-Dec. 4

FLASH DANCERS: Dance Affiliates presents the acclaimed Parsons Dance troupe performing its breathtaking masterpiece “Caught,” which uses strobe lights and athletic leaps to simulate flight, Dec. 4-6 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St. For more information or tickets, call 215-898-3900.

 

Theater & Arts

Curtis Chamber Orchestra

The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents an evening of classical music 8 p.m. Dec. 5 at Perelman Theater, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.

Jill Lepore

The historian and author of “The Secret History of Wonder Woman” hosts a discussion 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.

Joseph R.G. DeMarco

The Philadelphia author hosts a book signing and reading 6 p.m. Dec. 2 at Philadelphia AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; 215-923-2960.

Mary Poppins

Walnut Street Theatre presents the musical based on the classic Disney film through Jan. 4, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

The Matter of Frank Schaefer

Curio Theatre Company presents its new play about the Rev. Frank Schaefer, who was defrocked for officiating his son’s gay wedding, through Dec. 6, 4740 Baltimore Ave.; 215-525-1350.

Morales Plays Rossini

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Nov. 28-30 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.

Outside Mullingar

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the Tony Award-nominated romance set in rural Ireland through Dec. 28 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.

Parsons Dance

The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the dance company Dec. 4-6 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.

Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition highlighting the works of the famed fashion designer through Nov. 30, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Paul Strand: Master of Modern Photography

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents a major retrospective of the critical figure in the history of modern art, photography and filmmaking through Jan. 4, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, through Nov. 30 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.

Todd Glass

The out comedian performs Nov. 28-29 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.

Tom Green

The TV personality and comedian performs 7:15 p.m. Dec. 2 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.

Vitra-Design, Architecture, Communication: A European Project with American Roots

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents some of the most innovative designs from the family-owned Swiss company Vitra through April 26, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Yannick Conducts Brahms

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Dec. 4-6 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.

Music

Gwar

The shock-rock band performs 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.

Slayer

The heavy-metal band performs 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 610-352-2887.

Interpol

The alternative-rock band performs 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.

Skinny Puppy

The industrial group performs 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

PGMC Down Home Holiday Concert

The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus goes country for its annual holiday concerts, Dec. 4-6 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2111 Sansom St.; www.pgmc.org.

CABARET FOR A CAUSE: Tom Wilson Weinberg and Andrew Crowley present “CABARET VÉRITÉ” 9 p.m. Nov. 29 at The Ethical Society Building, 1906 Rittenhouse Sq. The duo joins with seven performers — Kathryn Bezella, V. Shayne Frederick, Alexander Kacala, Ezra Berkley, Lexi Schreiber, Dena Underwood and Ibrahim Vicks — for a night of upbeat tunes. Proceeds will benefit The Adolescent Initiative, which provides medical care and other services to HIV-positive or at-risk youth. Tickets are $15 in advance (www.cabaretverite.brownpapertickets.com) or $20 at the door.

Nightlife

Happy Bear, Grateful Bear

The Black Friday happy hour celebration for bears, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 28 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

Weird Beard Revue

The cabaret group performs 7 p.m. Nov. 29 at L’Etage, 624 S. Bainbridge St.; 215-592-0626.

CODE: RED 2014

The drag show and benefit for local LGBT and HIV/AIDS organizations in commemoration of World AIDS Day runs 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 29 at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St.; 215-735-5772.

Outta Town

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

The classic comedy is screened 2 and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.

Tony Bennett

The iconic crooner performs 8 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Dead Poets Society

The drama film is screened 2 p.m. Nov. 29 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.

Almost Queen

The Queen tribute band performs 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at Sellersville Theatre, 24 W. Temple Ave.; 215-257-5808.

Jerry Seinfeld

The comedian performs 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Sister Christmas’ Catechism

The holiday-themed comedy, 2 p.m. Nov. 30 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.

The Kinsey Sicks’ “Oy Vey In A Manger”

The drag-comedy group performs Dec. 4-6 at the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027.

Lewis Black

The comedian performs 9 p.m. Dec. 5-6 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Les Misérables

Media Theater presents the classic musical through Jan. 11, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.

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