Theater & Arts
Brandon T. Jackson
The comedian and actor performs Jan. 19-21 at The Punchline Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.
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 turned the boy-meets-girl story on its head as playwright Nick Payne launches it into the quantum multiverse through Feb. 5, 265 S. Broad St.; 215-546-7824.
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.
Jitish Kallat: Covering Letter
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an immersive installation and video projection by Mumbai-based artist Kallat, presenting a historical letter by Mahatma Gandhi to Adolf Hitler written just weeks before the start of World War II, through March 5, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
John
Arden Theatre Company presents a new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker about spirituality, relationships and other scary stories through Feb. 26, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-1122.
Judy Gold
The out comedian performs 8 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Rrazz Room at the Prince, 1412 Chestnut St.; 267-239-2941.
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.
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Walnut Street Theatre presents the Neil Simon play that gives the audience a peek into the writer’s room of a hit 1950s television show, Jan. 17-March 5, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Maureen McGovern
The Grammy-nominated Broadway vocalist and actor performs 8 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Rrazz Room at the Prince, 1412 Chestnut St.; 267-239-2941.
Michael Yo
The comedian seen on “Chelsea Lately” performs Jan. 13-14 at The Punchline Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.
Sarah Silverman
The comedian performs 8 p.m. Jan. 15-16 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
This Year
Tongue & Groove presents a show of hilarious scenes and monologues focusing on the future, 8 p.m. Jan. 13 at The PlayGround at the Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St.; tongue-groove.com.
Vlisco: African Fashion on a Global Stage
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring how Dutch company Vlisco became one of the most influential textile brands in West and Central African fashion through Jan. 22, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Music
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.
Raise Your Glass High
A David Bowie tribute show in film and video, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Datsik
The international DJ performs 8:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.
Reel Big Fish & Anti-Flag
The punk rock bands perform 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-625-3681.
Decades Rewind
The theatrical concert features more than 60 classic songs, from Aretha to Zeppelin, blended into unique medleys with more than 100 costume changes, 8 p.m. Jan. 19 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
The Smithereens
The rock band performs 8 p.m. Jan. 20 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Nightlife
Something of a Different Color: MLK Weekend Kickoff!
The all-inclusive gala centers on performers of color, from pianists to drag performers to visual artists, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 13 at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
Lake Homo High
One of New York City’s most popular serial comedies, a teen drama in which everyone has a secret, comes to town 8:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at Good Good Comedy Theater, 215 N. 11th St.; 215-339-1279.
BUCKS JUNK
Bradley’s Bucks will team up with Brian Sanders’ JUNK for a preview of upcoming shows 9 p.m.-midnight Jan. 15 at Franky Bradley’s, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.
Get Hype!
Honeytree Evil Eye hosts an evening of drag with performances by Robin Graves, MasoKiss, Brett Robinson, Asha Rabbit, Little Miss Rollerhoops and Dalyla Mizani Cristal 9 p.m.-midnight Jan. 18 at Franky Bradley’s, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.
Outta Town
Sebastian Maniscalco
The comedian performs 8 p.m. Jan. 13-15 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Phantom Boy
The animated noir film is screened 2 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.