THEY COME FROM A LAND DOWN UNDER: Dance Affiliates presents Black Grace, the highly energetic New Zealand-based dance troupe celebrating the storytelling traditions of the South Pacific, through Feb. 14 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St. For more information or tickets, call 215-898-3900.
Theater & Arts
Allora and 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.
And the Word Is …
The Gershman Y hosts an exhibition exploring religious text in contemporary art through May 14, 401 S. Broad St.; 215-545-4400.
Black Grace
Dance Affiliates and the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the New Zealand-based dance company through Feb. 14 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
Doubt: A Parable
Lantern Theatre Company presents the drama set at a Bronx Catholic School through Feb. 15 at St. Stephen’s Theater, 923 Ludlow St.; www.lanterntheatre.org.
Drawn with Spirit: Pennsylvania German Fraktur from the Joan and Victor Johnson Collection
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of decorated Germanic documents featuring brilliant colors through April 26, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
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Hooloon Art Gallery presents an exhibition of duplicates of artwork created and inspired by the act of community balloon releases through March 15, 53 N. Second St.; 215-560-8167.
The Heidi Chronicles
The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the story of a brilliant feminist art historian trying to keep her bearings and her sense of humor on the elevator ride from the radical ’60s to the heartless ’80s, Feb. 19-21 at Harold Prince Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
Ink and Gold: Art of the Kano
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition highlighting the artistry of the esteemed Kano painters Feb. 16-May 10, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Jen Kirkman
The comedian seen on “Chelsea Lately” performs through Feb. 14 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Loud and Proud: 50 Years of LGBT Activism in Philadelphia
Dr. Lance Wahlert, assistant professor in the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, moderates a panel following the performance of Terrence McNally’s Tony-nominated LGBT-themed drama, “Mothers and Sons,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.
The Miracle Worker
Media Theatre presents the story of Helen Keller and her governess through Feb. 15, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.
Mothers and Sons
Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the Tony Award-nominated play by Terrence McNally about a woman who pays an unexpected visit to her late son’s partner, who is now married to another man and has a young son, through March 18 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.
The Natural, the Material and the Physical: Landscape Through the Photographic Eye
The Gershman Y hosts an exhibition of landscape images by various regional photographers through March 29, 401 S. Broad St.; 215-545-4400.
Private Lives
Walnut Street Theatre presents Noël Coward’s comedy about a divorced couple who ends up honeymooning with their new spouses at the same French seaside resort through March 1, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Represent: 200 Years of African-American Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition highlighting its collection of African-American art through April 5, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Russian Masterworks
The Philadelphia Orchestra performs through Feb. 13 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Under the Skin
Arden Theatre Company presents the drama about a daughter struggling with the decision to donate her kidney to her estranged father through March 15, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-1122.
Valentine’s Concert
The Philadelphia Orchestra performs an evening of romantic pieces 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
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.
LET HER RIP: Comedian and new “Fashion Police” host Kathy Griffin comes to Delaware to riff on all things celebrity and sacred 8 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del. For more information or tickets, call 302-658-7897.
Music
50 Cent
The rapper performs 8:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Chris Brown
The R&B singer performs 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Helmet
The hard-rock band performs 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Nightlife
Peek-a-Boo Revue
The cabaret troupe performs a Valentine’s Day show 8:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Sucky 70s 2
The Dumpsta Players get retro, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. at Bob & Barbara’s, 1509 South St.; 215-545-4511.
BuffBoyzz Male Revue
The weekly male revue kicks off its new Philly show 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Feb. 15 at 1925 Lounge, 111 S. 17th St.; 215-564-1515.
Comedian Deconstruction
Comedian and improv artists perform 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at L’Etage, 624 S. Bainbridge St.; 215-592-0626.
Outta Town
ABBA the Concert
The ABBA tribute band performs 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Bruce in the USA
The Bruce Springsteen tribute band performs 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at Sellersville Theatre, 24 W. Temple Ave.; 215-257-5808.
Josepha Gayer
The opera singer performs 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Rrazz Room, in The Ramada New Hope, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Robert Irvine Live
The acclaimed chef and TV personality hosts a live cooking event 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic
The funk pioneer performs 8 p.m. Feb. 15 at The Ardmore Music Hall, 23 E. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore; 215-896-6420.
Lisa Lampanelli
The comedian performs 8 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Jody Watley
The R&B singer performs 8 p.m. Feb. 19 at Harrah’s Casino Hotel, 777 Harrah’s Blvd., Atlantic City; 609-441-5501.
Ralphie May
The comedian performs 9 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.