A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS ‘VINE’: Drag star Sherry Vine comes to town for “A Very Sherry Christmas,” an evening of drag performances by the likes of Brittany Lynn, Mistor Fahrenheit, Pissi Myles, Freddie Meggury and Marti Gould Cummings, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 26 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St. For more information, call 215-964-9675.
Theater & Arts
Allora & Calzadilla: Intervals
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of new and recent projects by Puerto Rico–based artists Jennifer Allora and Guillermo Calzadilla through April 5, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Christmas Spectacular
The Philly Pops perform holiday songs through Dec. 20 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
Die Hard
The action film is screened 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
The Pennsylvania Ballet performs its holiday show through Dec. 31 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
The Glorious Sound of Christmas
The Philadelphia Orchestra performs an evening of traditional holiday arrangements through Dec. 20 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
The Human Condition
Twenty-Two Gallery presents a collection of figurative paintings and drawings by Laura Ancona that presents a subtle critique of the conditions of life through Jan. 4, 236 S. 22nd St.; www.twenty-twogallery.com.
Les Misérables
Media Theatre presents the classic musical through Jan. 19, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.
Mary Poppins
Walnut Street Theatre presents the musical based on the classic Disney film through Jan. 4, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Messiah
The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Hendel’s holiday classic 2 p.m. Dec. 21 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.
Paul Strand: Master of Modern Photography
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents a major critical figure in the history of modern art, photography and filmmaking through Jan. 4, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Stomp
The hit percussive stage-dance production returns Dec. 26-30 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
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 through April 26, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Music
Nashville Pussy
The rock band performs 9 p.m. Dec. 20 at North Star Bar, 2639 Poplar St.; 215-787-0488.
The Seventh Annual HighKixMas Extravaganza
The holiday variety show featuring musical guests kicks off 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
The holiday-themed rock ensemble performs 4 and 8 p.m. Dec. 23 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Broadway Rox and Christmas Sox
Celebrate the holidays Broadway- style 8 p.m. Dec. 23 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
STAY FROSTY MY FRIENDS: If you haven’t gotten enough of the juggernaut blockbuster animated film on screen and in merchandising, Disney on Ice is bringing a live-action version of “Frozen” to the area to the delight of kids and ice-skating enthusiasts alike, Dec. 25-Jan. 4 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-389-9543.
Nightlife
Jingle Belles
A holiday cabaret featuring local performers, 8 p.m. Dec. 19-20 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Rasputin’s Room
Lil’ Steph presents a burlesque show 9 p.m.-midnight Dec. 19 at Ruba Club-Studios, 416 Green St.; 215-627-9831.
Pissi Myles in Lipschtick!
The drag performer hosts a variety show 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at L’Etage, 624 S. Bainbridge St.; 215-592-0626.
Light the Lights
R. Eric Thomas hosts a special holiday cabaret featuring Donald Harrison 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at L’Etage, 624 S. Bainbridge St.; 215-592-0626.
Oy To The World Xmas Eve Party
Brittany Lynn hosts the festivities 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 24 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Outta Town
Bad Santa
The irreverent holiday comedy is screened 9:45 p.m. Dec. 19 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
A Christmas Story
The holiday film is screened 2 p.m. Dec. 20 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
It’s a Wonderful Life
The holiday film is screened 5 p.m. Dec. 20 and 2 p.m. Dec. 21 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Burlesque-A-Pades, A Christmas Shimmy!
Bells won’t be the only things jingling at this burlesque show, 8 p.m. Dec. 20 at World Cafe Live, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.
It’s A Wonderful Life
The classic Christmas movie is screened 8 p.m. Dec. 23 at Sellersville Theatre, 24 W. Temple Ave in Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
The Sound of Music Sing-a-Long
The classic musical is screened and the audience can join the chorus 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26 at World Cafe Live, 500 N. Market St.; 302-994-1400.