UP CLOSE AND ‘PERSON’-AL: First Person Arts Festival is in full swing this week with some notable gay-themed shows, including the Philadelphia premiere of “Hi, Are You Single?” The story follows Ryan J. Haddad, who has cerebral palsy, and his humorous and sometime heartbreaking search for sex, love and companionship via gay bars and Grindr, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at Christ Church Neighborhood House Theater, 20 N. American St.
Another show to watch out for is “White Like Me: A Honky Dory Puppet Show” by out puppeteer and political satirist Paul Zaloom, leading a cast of action figures, busted dolls, toys and other junk to tell the story of the archetypical character named White Man and his universe, 8 p.m. Nov. 16-17 at Christ Church Neighborhood House Theater, 20 N. American St. For more information, visit http://single.firstpersonarts.org/ or http://whitelikeme.firstpersonarts.org/.
Theater & Arts
Bruce Nauman: Contrapposto Studies, I through VII
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents the premiere of a new work by Bruce Nauman, which continues the artist’s exploration of video, sound and performance, through Jan. 8, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Classical Splendor: Painted Furniture for a Grand Philadelphia House
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of furniture designed in 1808 by Benjamin Henry Latrobe through Jan. 1, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
A Christmas Story
Media Theatre presents a stage play based on the beloved holiday film through Jan. 8, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.
Donizetti’s L’Elisir D’Amore
Amici Opera Company presents the opera 2:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Dock Woods, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale; Amiciopera company @gmail.com.
Giordano’s Andrea Chenier
Amici Opera company presents the opera 4 p.m. Nov. 12 at Redeemer U.M.C., 1128 Cottman Ave.; Amiciopera [email protected].
Found
Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the new musical about a man obsessed with collecting the hundreds of irreverent, hilarious and weird notes that surround us every day, everywhere, through Dec. 11 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.
Iliza Shlesinger
The “Last Comic Standing” winner performs 8 and 10:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
In My Body
Flying Bulldog Production presents the world-premiere musical telling body stories through song, spoken word, movement and photographic images, through Nov. 13 at Prince Theater’s Black Box, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-422-4580.
Live and Life Will Give You Pictures: Masterworks of French Photography, 1890-1950
The Barnes Foundation presents vintage prints of nearly 200 classic images by French photographers and photographers working extensively in France through Jan. 9, at the Roberts Gallery, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; 215-278-7000.
Look Again: Contemporary Perspectives on African Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition drawing from the Penn Museum’s esteemed African collections through Dec. 4, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Paint the Revolution: Mexican Modernism, 1910–50
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of Mexican masterpieces by Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Frida Kahlo, Rufino Tamayo and many others through Jan. 8, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
The Rape of Lucretia
The Prince Theater presents Benjamin Britten’s powerful tragedy set in ancient Rome Nov. 17-20, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-422-4580.
Sausage Party
The R-rated animated film is screened 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Sword of the Unicorn
The gay-themed fantasy show that was a hit at Fringe is back 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
The Wizard of Oz
Walnut Street Theatre has a yellow-brick road running through it until Jan. 8, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Working: A musical
The Tony-nominated musical based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book about our search for meaning and satisfaction in the daily grind, through Nov. 20 at Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe St.; 215-785-0100.
WILD JOKER: Pioneering out comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer comes to town as part of her “Totally Inappropriate Comedy Tour,” performing 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at The Rrazz Room at the Prince, 1412 Chestnut St. For more information or tickets, call 215-422-4580.
Music
Brendan James
The out singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Pentatonix
The vocal group performs 8 p.m. Nov. 13 at The Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St.; 215-204-2400.
Yellowcard
The alt-rock band performs 8 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 215-627-1332.
Questlove Supreme
The Roots drummer holds court and spins his favorite grooves 9:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at The Foundry, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-309-0150.
Dillinger Escape Plan
The hard-rock band performs 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-568-1616.
Robert Randolph & The Family Band
The roots-rock band performs 8 p.m. Nov. 17 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Nightlife
Life’s a Ball!
Dusty Relix passes down her crown after a year as the first Miss Tabu 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Nov. 11 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Back 2 Basics: Fall Fling!
The hottest, most diverse and inclusive monthly party in the Gayborhood with DJ Deluxx spinning returns 11 p.m.-3 a.m. Nov. 12 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
This Little Piggy
An evening of comedy, burlesque, drag and more from the fantasies of Alejandro Morales and Rachel Fogletto, 11:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Good Good Comedy Theater, 215 N. 11th St.; 215-339-1279.
Clutch: A Mr. & Ms. Philadelphia Bar Night
Leather and gear are encouraged but not required 11 p.m. Nov. 18 at The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St.; 215-627-1662.
Outta Town
Girls Night: The Musical
The musical comedy packed with your favorite hits from the ’80s and ’90s, 6 and 9 p.m. Nov. 11 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
The comedy about holiday travel screens 9:45 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
Cedric Gervais
The Grammy-winning French DJ and producer spins 10 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Borgata’s Premiere nightclub, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.