Out & About: Jan. 22-28

DYNAMIC DUO (HIP-HOP DIVISION): Grammy-winning hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis come to Philly for two nights of roof-raising Jan. 23-24 at Tower Theater, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby. For more information or tickets, call 610-352-2887.

 

Theater & Arts

Art of the Zo: Textiles from Myanmar, India and Bangladesh

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition offering a look at beautiful woven textiles of the Zo people of Myanmar, India and Bangladesh, through March 20, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Drawn from Courtly India: The Conley Harris and Howard Truelove Collection

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of masterful drawings from the royal courts of northern India through March 27, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Exit Strategy

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the story of a dilapidated public school in Chicago targeted for closure and the power struggles that ensue to keep it open Jan. 29-Feb. 28 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.

 

A Farewell to Vienna

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs three legendary works, exemplifying the rich heritage of the musical capital, Jan. 28-30 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.

 

FUNNYMAN

Arden Theatre Company presents the story of an aging comic who is forced to adapt to the changing tastes and times in post-war America through March 6, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-1122.

 

Harvey

Walnut Street Theatre presents the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy about a man with an unwavering friendship with a 6-foot-tall invisible white rabbit through March 6, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

 

Hayden and Bruckner

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs with conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin through Jan. 22 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.

 

Jerry Blavat: Salute to Street Corner Harmony

The legendary Philadelphia DJ performs 8 p.m. Jan. 23 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.

 

Judy Gold

The out comedian performs 8 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Rrazz Room at The Prince, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-422-4580.

 

A Moon For the Misbegotten

Walnut Street Theatre presents the story of two lost souls finding hope under a lover’s moon, through Feb. 7 at Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

 

Multitude, Solitude: The Photographs of Dave Heath

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of the acclaimed photographer’s black-and-white pictures of the 1950s and ’60s through Feb. 21, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Picture This: Contemporary Photography and India

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents the work of four contemporary photographers for whom India is an important subject or setting through April 3, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Plays of/for a Respirateur

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an installation by Joseph Kosuth, which includes a selection of his work along with a group of seminal works by Marcel Duchamp, through the fall, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Straight Outta Compton

The film about the rise of N.W.A. is screened 8 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Trocadero Theater, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

 

To Kill a Mockingbird

Media Theatre presents the play adapted from the classic Harper Lee novel Jan. 27-Feb. 14, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.

 

White Zombie and The Crime of Doctor Crespi

The double feature of classic horror films is screened 7 p.m. Jan. 22 at The Ibrahim Theater at International House, 3701 Chestnut St.; 215-387-5125.

 

Work on What You Love: Bruce Mau Rethinking Design

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of designs by the acclaimed commercial artist through April 3, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

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DYNAMIC DUO (HARD-ROCK DIVISION): Heavy-metal group Butcher Babies, led by front women Heidi Shepherd and Carla Harvey, come storming into the town opening for goth-metal rabble rousers Cradle of Filth on their “Inquisitional Torture” tour, 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at TLA, 334 South St. For more information or tickets, call 215-922-1011.

Music

Celebrating Bowie: Candy Volcano plays Ziggy and More

The glam-rock Davie Bowie tribute band performs 9 p.m. Jan. 222 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.

 

Jennifer Nettles

The country singer performs 8 p.m. Jan. 22 at Tower Theater, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 610-352-2887.

 

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes

The classic R&B group performs 8 p.m. Jan. 23 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

The rappers perform Jan. 23-24 at Tower Theater, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; 610-352-2887.

 

The Smithereens

The rock band performs 8 p.m. Jan. 29 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

 

Nightlife

6cess Presents: Netflix & Chill

Tabu’s newest drag troupe debuts its monthly series 9 p.m. Jan. 22 at the club, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

 

Cabaret

Chikn Nug-It leads an evening of cabaret and boylesque 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St.; 215-592-0656.

Falcon’s Annual Banquet

The annual fundraiser for the Philadelphia Falcons Soccer Club, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 23 at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.

 

Bev’s Bitchfest

Mrs. Kasha Davis performs along with other Philly drag and burlesque stars 9 p.m. Jan. 23 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

 

Ladies of Bounce Reunion Show

Brittany Lynn hosts an evening of performances by divas from the infamous New Jersey nightclub 9 p.m. Jan. 29 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

 

LEZ-RYDAH

TEMPER hosts an all-women mechanical bull-riding party 9 p.m.-3 a.m. at Park Avenue Banquet Hall, 4942 Parkside Ave.; www.thugdivaz.eventbrite.com.

 

Outta Town

Ralphie May

The comedian performs 9 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

 

Dragonslayer

The fantasy film is screened 9:45 p.m. Jan. 22 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

 

The Iron Giant

The animated film about a boy who befriends a giant robot is screened 2 p.m. Jan. 23 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

 

Echoes

The Pink Floyd tribute band performs 8 p.m. Jan. 23 at World Cafe Live, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

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