PARTY LIKE IT’S 1979: Gloria Gaynor, the R&B singer who breathed life into the disco era with iconic anthem “I Will Survive,” comes to the area to perform her hits 8 p.m. Feb. 26 at Harrah’s Casino Hotel, 777 Harrah’s Blvd., Atlantic City. For more information or tickets, call 609-441-5501.
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.
Dan Savage’s HUMP! film festival
The sex-advice columnist hosts an amateur dirty film festival 5 p.m. Feb. 21 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
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.
duplicate.until response.
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.
Gil Shaham
The Philadelphia Orchestra performs with the acclaimed violinist Feb. 20-22 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
Greg Proops
The comedian seen on “Chelsea Lately” performs Feb. 27-28 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
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 sense of humor on the elevator ride from the radical ’60s to the heartless ’80s through Feb. 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 through May 10, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
The Interview and Team America: World Police
The controversial comedies lampooning North Korea are screened 8 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Mothers and Sons
Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the Tony Award-nominated play by Terrence McNally about a woman who pays an unexpected visit to the New York apartment of 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.
Philadelphia Pride
The Philadelphia Orchestra performs works by Philadelphia composers Feb. 26-28 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.
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.
Steve Harvey
The comedian performs 8 p.m. Feb. 21 at Tower Theatre, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 610-352-2887.
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.
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.
MARCH OF THE WIGS: Watch the fur, feathers, glitter and hairpieces fly when the Trocadero Theatre hosts a party to celebrate the premiere of “RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 7,” 8:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St. For more information, call 215-922-6888.
Music
Helmet
The hard-rock band performs 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
The Legwarmers
The 1980s cover band performs 8 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Big Head Todd and the Monsters
The hard-rock band performs 8 p.m. Feb. 22 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Nightlife
Hellyeah
The hard-rock band performs 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Happy Bear
The happy hour for guys of all shapes and sizes, 5-9 p.m. Feb. 20 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Rasputin’s Room
Lil’ Steph presents a burlesque show 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 20 at Ruba Club-Studios, 416 Green St.; 215-627-9831.
Indigogo: A Queer Polar Dance Party
The William Way LGBT Community Center hosts a queer funhouse and dance extravaganza 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Feb. 21 at Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill St.; www.undergroundarts.org.
Liberty City Kings Audition
The performance group is auditioning for new burlesque performers and drag kings 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 21 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Evoute
A magic and burlesque show 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at L’Etage, 624 Bainbridge St.; 215-592-0626.
Outta Town
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.
MST3K: The movie
The sci-fi comedy film is screened 9:45 p.m. Feb. 20 at Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-0223.
Brett Scallions Unplugged
The Fuel frontman performs 8 p.m. Feb. 26 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Vanilla Fudge
The classic-rock band performs 8 p.m. Feb. 26 at Sellersville Theatre, 24 W. Temple Ave.; 215-257-5808.