IT’S A HARD-KNOCK LIFE: The classic rags-to-riches musical “Annie,” where the titular character charms and sings her way out of an orphanage and into the penthouse returns to Philly as part of is national revival tour through Jan. 7 at Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St. For more information or tickets, call 215-574-3550.
Theater & Arts
Annie Lederman
The comedian seen on “MTV’s Girl Code” and “Chelsea Lately” performs through Dec. 23 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.
Aparna Nancheria
The comedian seen on Comedy Central performs 8 and 10 p.m. Dec. 22 at Good Good Comedy Theater, 215 N. 11th St.; 215-399-1279.
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.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
The Pennsylvania Ballet performs the beloved holiday classic through Dec. 31 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Godfrey
The comedian seen on Comedy Central performs Dec. 28-31 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Jack Frost Saves Christmas
The Media Theatre presents a heartfelt musical about a boy who can turn everything he touches into ice, through Dec. 31, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.
The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses
The soundtrack to the classic video is performed synced with visuals 7:30 p.m. Dec. 27 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Messiah
The Philadelphia Orchestra performs a holiday concert through Dec. 22 at Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Old Masters Now: Celebrating the Johnson Collection
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of European art from 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.
Peter Pan
Arden Theatre presents the classic children’s story through Jan. 28, 40 N. Second St.; 215-922-1122.
Raymond the Amish Comic
The comedian performs 8 p.m. Dec. 26 at Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Ronny Chieng
The comedian seen on “The Daily Show” performs Dec. 29-30 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.
STOMP
Broadway Philadelphia presents the blockbuster percussive dance musical Dec. 26-31 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
This Is The Week That Is
1812 Productions presents its annual political comedy show through Dec. 31 at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; 215-592-9560.
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 documenting transgender lives and experiences around the world, through Jan. 2, 522 W. Maple St., Allentown; 610-347-9988.
SKATING IN A DISNEY WONDERLAND: The animated heroines from your favorites Disney films like “Frozen,” “Moana,” “Beauty and the Beast” and more come to life when “Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream” skates into Philly Dec. 22-Jan. 1 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-336-3600.
MUSIC
Real Diamond
The Neil Diamond tribute band performs 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 22 at Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
The White Panda
The electro-dance duo performs 9 p.m. Dec. 26 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.
Enter the Haggis
The Celtic folk-rock band performs 8 p.m. Dec. 27 at Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Lotus Land
The Rush tribute band performs 8 p.m. Dec. 28 at Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Bilal
The R&B artist performs 7 p.m. Dec. 29 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Live Wire
The AC/DC tribute band performs 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 29 at Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Flosstradamus
The DJ and producer performs 9 p.m. Dec. 29 at Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St.; 215-232-2100.
Dark Star Orchestra
The Grateful Dead tribute band performs Dec. 29-31 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 215-267-1332.
NIGHTLIFE
Happy Bear
Celebrate with a bear-themed happy hour 5-9 p.m. Dec. 22 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Dead Flowers Sideshow
The artists and performers present an evening of wild entertainment 9 p.m. Dec. 22 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Mimi Imfurst Presents Drag Diva Brunch
Mimi Imfurst, Bev, Vinchelle, Sutton Fearce and special guests perform 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 23 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.
OUTTA TOWN
Tom Orr & Meagan Hill’s “It’s a Fruitcake” A Holiday Tradition
The cabaret duo performs 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.
A Christmas Story
The classic holiday film is screened 1:30 p.m. Dec. 23 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
It’s a Wonderful Life
A classic holiday film is screened Dec. 23-25 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
Denise Montana
The platinum-selling recording artist performs 8 p.m. Dec. 23 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Ben Bailey
The comedian seen on “Cash Cab” performs 8 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.
Gov’t Mule
The rock band performs 8 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Borgata’s Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Tiësto
The superstar DJ performs 11 p.m. Dec. 29 at The Borgata’s Premier Nightclub, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.