Out & About: Dec. 22-28

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.

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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. 

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