MERRY SAX-MAS: Out saxophonist and nine-time Grammy nominee Dave Koz comes to the area for a holiday jazz concert featuring an all-star lineup of special guests like Jonathan Butler, Ashford & Simpson’s Valerie Simpson and Kenny Lattimore 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, N.J. For more information or tickets, call 856-270-6656. Photo: Bryan Sheffield
THEATER & ARTS
Alexandra Horowitz
The author of “Being a Dog: Following the Dog into a World of Smell” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.
Bruce Nauman: Contrapposto Studies, I through VII
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents the premiere of a new work that 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.
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.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
The Pennsylvania Ballet performs the holiday tradition Dec. 9-31 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.
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.
Nikki Glaser
The comedian seen on Comedy Central performs Dec. 2-4 at The Punchline Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.
O Fortuna! Carmina Burana
The Philadelphia Orchestra performs the heart-pounding classic tale of drinking and debauchery Dec. 8-10 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
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.
A Philly POPS Christmas
Pops music director and maestro Michael Krajewski leads the group through a holiday musical featuring internationally acclaimed pianist and vocalist Tony DeSare Dec. 3-18 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
A Well-Strung Christmas
The out string quartet performs a holiday concert 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
The Wizard of Oz
A yellow-brick road runs through Walnut Street Theatre through Jan. 8, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
SOUTHERN COMFORT: Indigo Girl Amy Ray hits the road with her solo country band, bringing out country singer-songwriter Chely Wright along for the ride, 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville. For more information or tickets, call 215-257-5808.
MUSIC
PGMC All Wrapped Up Concert
Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus performs a holiday concert through Dec. 3 at Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; www.pgmc.org.
Animals as Leaders
The prog-rock band performs 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.
Norah Jones
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Giraffe Tongue Orchestra
The rock band featuring members of Alice in Chains and Mastodon performs 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-568-1616.
Art Garfunkel
The singer performs 8 p.m. Dec. 4 at Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Holidelic
Everett Bradley returns with his holiday psychedelic-funk revue 8 p.m. Dec. 4 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Big Band Voodoo Daddy
The swing band performs a holiday show 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at Keswick Theatre, 291 Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
Psychic TV
The industrial rock band performs 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
NIGHTLIFE
Bearlesque Presents: Bearonce
The monthly bear-themed party features its third-annual Beyoncé show 9-11 p.m. Dec. 2 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Hairspray Live Viewing Party
Watch the broadcast of the hit musical based on John Waters’ classic film 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at Boxers PHL, 1330 Walnut St.; 215-735-2977.
Burlesque Roulette
Josh Schonewolf and Turnpyke host an evening of performances by 10 burlesque stars 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 7 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
OUTTA TOWN
Scream
The horror film is screened 9:45 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
Amy Ray Band and Chely Wright
The out country singers perform 8 p.m. Dec. 3 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Peter Rapanaro: The Secret of Christmas
The international singer performs Christmas classics 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Dave Koz & Friends: A Smooth Jazz Christmas
The out sax player leads a holiday concert 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, N.J.; 856-270-6656.
Peter Murphy: Stripped
The goth icon and singer performs acoustic version of songs spanning his career 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.