Out & About: Jan. 6-12, 2017

LAST CALL FOR REVOLUTION: Philadelphia Museum of Art presents “Paint the Revolution: Mexican Modernism, 1910-50,” offering a deep look at the forces that shaped modern art in Mexico. The exhibition features masterpieces by Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Frida Kahlo, Rufino Tamayo and many others and runs through Jan. 8, 26th Street and the Parkway. For more information, call 215-763-8100.

Theater & Arts

All Mozart

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs selections by the iconic composer through Jan. 7 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800.

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.

 

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.

 

Cirque Eloize: Saloon

Broadway Philadelphia presents the latest Cirque adventure, inspired by the rich legacy of the Wild Wild West, Jan. 13-14 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

 

Constellations

The Wilma Theater turns the boy-meet girl story on its head as playwright Nick Payne launches it into the quantum multiverse Jan. 11-Feb. 5, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824.

 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute

The Kimmel Center presents its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute concert 11 a.m. Jan. 11 at Perelman Theater, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

 

Hidden History Exposed

Photography enthusiasts Tracy Buchholz and Jason Giordano present an exhibit highlighting friendship, photography and one very cold winter Jan. 13-Feb. 24 at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.

 

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: Part Two

Hedgerow Theatre presents the second installation of Douglas Adams’ original radio play Jan. 13-29, 64 Rose Valley Road, Media; www.hedgerowtheatre.org.

 

John

Arden Theatre Company presents a new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker about spirituality, relationships and other scary stories Jan. 12-Feb. 26, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-1122.

 

Korea Now: Contemporary Art

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of contemporary Korean art across all media through Feb. 23, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Live and Life Will Give You Pictures: Masterworks of French Photography, 1890-50

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.

 

Michael Yo

The comedian seen on “Chelsea Lately” performs Jan. 13-14 at The Punchline Philly, 33 E Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.

 

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 Wizard of Oz

The yellow-brick road runs through the Walnut Street Theatre through Jan. 8, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

 

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DISHING WELL: Michael Yo, the comedian, TV personality and pop culture commentator seen on “Chelsea Lately,” “The Insider” and “The Wendy Williams Show,” hits Philly to make audiences laugh Jan. 13-14 at The Punchline Philly, 33 E Laurel St. For more information or tickets, call 215-606-6555.

Music

In The Light presents an evening of The Eagles

The local band performs a tribute concert 8 p.m. Jan. 6 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

 

Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven

The rock bands perform 8 p.m. Jan. 13 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

 

Vanilla Fudge

The classic-rock band performs 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.

 

Bruce in the USA

The Bruce Springsteen tribute band performs 8 p.m. Jan. 13-14 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.

 

Nightlife 

Amateur Drag Night

Vanessa Sterling hosts the drag competition 8 p.m. Jan. 8 at L’Etage Club, 624 S. Sixth St.; 215-592-0656.

 

John Jarboe’s History of Cabaret Spectacular

The artistic director of the Bearded Ladies Cabaret takes the audience on a journey through the history of cabaret, from Paris to Berlin and beyond, 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Blvd.; 215-413-1318.

 

Something of a Different Color: MLK Weekend Kickoff!

An all-inclusive gala centers around performers of color, including pianists, drag performers, burlesque entertainers and visual artists, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 13 at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.

 

Fish Tank: A Benefit Show for Miss Paradise 2017

Support Ariel Versace as she runs for the title of Miss Paradise 2017 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Jan. 13 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

 

Outta Town

Phantasm II

The horror film is screened 9:45 p.m. Jan. 6 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

 

Babe

The film about a charismatic pig is screened 2 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

 

The Three Musketeers

The classic adventure film is screened 2 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

 

Badfish

The Sublime tribute band performs 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at World Cafe Live, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 302-994-1400.

 

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