Out & About: Nov. 24-Dec. 1

WE WISH YOU A MELISSA CHRISTMAS: Out singer-songwriter and activist Melissa Etheridge performs a concert of her hits and holiday songs 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at Copeland Hall, 818 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del. For more information or tickets, call 302-888-0200.

THEATER & ARTS

Annie

Walnut Street Theatre presents the beloved musical about the charming orphan through Jan. 7, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

 

Clue

The comedy mystery film is screened 8 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888.

 

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Media Theatre presents the musical adaptation of the Disney classic through Jan. 14, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.

 

Dom Irrera

The comedian and Philly native seen on “The Tonight Show” performs through Nov. 25 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sanson St.; 215-496-9001.

 

Finding Neverland

Broadway Philadelphia presents the story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters, Peter Pan, through Nov. 26 at Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

 

John Mulaney

The comedian performs 7 and 10 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

 

Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of European art of the likes of Botticelli, Bosch, Titian, Rembrandt and Monet through Feb. 19, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Patricia Urquiola: Between Craft and Industry

The work of acclaimed designer Urquiola, who creates cool, innovative objects for the home and office, is on display through March 4 at Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Philadelphia Assembled

Initiated by artist Jeanne van Heeswijk, with hundreds of collaborators, the project explores Philadelphia’s changing landscape and tells a story of radical community-building and active resistance, through Dec. 10 at Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Rasheeda Speaking

Allens Lane Art Center present a dark comedy set in the workplace examining issues of race, power and friendship through Dec. 3, 601 W. Allens Lane; 215-248-0546.

 

Runnicles Conducts Mozart

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

 

Sinbad

The comedian performs 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.

 

This Is The Week That Is

1812 Productions presents its annual political-comedy show Nov. 24-Dec. 31 at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; 215-592-9560.

 

TouchTones

Arden Theatre Company presents a new musical comedy about love, sex and the fantasy at the other end of the line through Dec. 3, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-1122.

 

Transcendents: Spirit Mediums in Burma & Thailand

The Fine Art Galleries at Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center present internationally known and acclaimed photojournalist Mariette Pathy Allen for the first public exhibit of her new works, which document transgender lives and experiences around the world, through Jan. 2, 522 W. Maple St., Allentown; 610-347-9988.

 

Upright Citizens Brigade: We Know How You Die

The sketch/improv comedy troupe performs Dec. 1-2 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-985-0420.

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HEAR ‘WHAT HAPPENED’: Former presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton comes to town for a live speaking engagement 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-893-1999.

 

MUSIC

Kirk Franklin and Ledisi: The Soul & The Saint Tour

The R&B and gospel acts perform 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets, 610-352-2887.

 

The Machine

The Pink Floyd tribute band performs 8 p.m. Nov. 24 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.

 

Thrice and Circa Survive

The hard-rock bands perform 6:45 p.m. Nov. 24-25 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.

 

Cut/Copy

The alt-rock band performs 8:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.

 

NIGHTLIFE

PGMC: Tinseltown Tidings

Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus performs a holiday concert Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at Prince Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 215-569-9700.

 

Liam Gallagher

The British rocker and former member of Oasis performs 8:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.

Happy Bears Stuffed Underwear Party

Party in your skivvies at this bear gathering 5-9 p.m. Nov. 24 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

 

Queer Performances of Color: Black Friday Edition

The show features performances by Blane Elliott, Blessing Osazuwa, Bugalú Boogie, Icon Ebony Fierce, Jaeda and more, 8-11 p.m. Nov. 24 at Writer’s Block Rehab, 1342 Cypress St.; 267-534-3134.

 

Mimi Imfurst Presents Drag Diva Brunch

Mimi Imfurst, Bev, Vinchelle, Sutton Fearce and special guests perform 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 25 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.

 

PGMC Winter Onesieland Bar Crawl

The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus bundles up for its annual bar crawl with food, drinks, games, contests and sing-alongs 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 25 in the Gayborhood; www.pgmc.org.

 

November Amateur Drag Attack

Ten amateur drag queens compete for a cash prize 7-10 p.m. Nov. 26 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

 

Sister Bear

A body-positive burlesque show, 8 p.m. Nov. 26 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St.; 215-592-0656.

 

OUTTA TOWN

Chris Rock

The comedian performs 7 and 10 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Borgata Casino and Spa’s Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

 

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

The classic British comedy film is screened 9 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

 

Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling

The comedian performs 8 p.m. Nov. 25 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.

 

Chaslyn Sweetwood: “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”

The singer and New Hope native performs 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.

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