Out & About: Feb. 9-15, 2018

LOVE HANGOVER: R&B/hip-hop-soul superstar Mary J. Blige brings her tour for her latest album, “Strength of a Woman,” to keep the fires of Valentine’s Day smoldering  Feb. 16-17 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J. For more information or tickets, call 609-317-1000.

Theater & Arts

Copenhagen

Lantern Theater Company presents a dramatic mystery about German physicist Werner Heisenberg visiting his old mentor and Danish counterpart Niels Bohr in 1941 while their countries were at war, through Feb. 11 at St. Stephen’s Theater, 923 Ludlow St.; 215-829-0395.

 

Cornel West

The author of “Race Matters” hosts a reading 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-567-4341.

 

Design in Revolution: A 1960s Odyssey

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of pop art and psychedelia from the civil-rights and anti-war movements through Sept. 9, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Doppelbanger

Philadelphia physical-theater artist and producer Nick Jonczak performs an original solo embodying gay obsession, identity, trauma and joy through Feb. 11 at Mascher Space Co-op, 155 Cecil B. Moore Ave.; http://www.mascherdance.org/.

 

Gary Richardson & Matt Barats

The comedians from “SNL” and Comedy Central perform 10 p.m. Feb. 9 at Good Good Comedy Theatre, 215 N. 11th St.; 215-399-1279.

 

The Humans

Walnut Street Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning new play about a family’s holiday turmoil through March 4, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

 

Jeff Dunham

The comedic ventriloquist performs 3 p.m. Feb. 11 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.

 

Les Ballet Jazz de Montréal

NextMove Dance brings the best in international choreographers to the stage for a program highlighted by the Philadelphia premiere of “O Balcao de Amor” by Israeli choreographer Itzik Galili Feb. 15-18 at Prince Music Theater, 1412 Chestnut St.; 267-239-2941.   

 

Mark Morris Dance Group and Music Ensemble

Dance Affiliates presents the preeminent modern-dance company making a triumphant return to Philadelphia after 14 years Feb. 9-10 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.

 

Marvel Universe Live!

Comic-book characters come to life and spring into action Feb. 16-19 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.

 

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.

 

Pee-a-Boo Revue presents: Sweet Dreams

The burlesque troupe performs a Valentine-themed show 8 p.m. Feb. 11 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

 

The Revolutionists

Theatre Horizon presents a comedy about four badass women trying not to lose their heads in this irreverent, rebellious comedy set during the French Revolution, through Feb. 25 at Theatre Horizon, 401 DeKalb St., Norristown; 610-283-2230. 

 

 

Romeo + Juliet

The 1996 film based on Shakespeare’s classic tragedy is screened 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at The Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888. 

 

Sensitive Guys

InterAct Theatre Company presents a drama about safe spaces and an incident that threatens the idea at a liberal-arts university through Feb. 11 at The Drake Proscenium Theatre, 302 S. Hicks St.; 215-568-8079.

 

Varujan Boghosian: Master Manipulator

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition featuring works by the artist and collector who scours antique shops and flea markets for materials to use in his imaginative sculptures and collages through April 18, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

 

Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show

The actress from “The Carol Burnett Show” and “Mama’s Family” performs 8 p.m. Feb. 16 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.

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THE GOOD-HUMOR MAN: Comedian and “The Daily Show” correspondent Roy Wood Jr. brings his hilarious worldview to the stage when he performs Feb. 16-18 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St. For more information or tickets, call 215-606-6555.

Music

Who’s Bad

The Michael Jackson tribute band performs 8 p.m. Feb. 10 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.

 

John 5 and The Creatures

The rock guitarist performs 8 p.m. Feb. 10 at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.

 

Black Veil Brides and Asking Alexandria

The hard-rock bands perform 8:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.

 

PGMC & Anna Concert

Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus and Anna Crusis Women’s Choir team up for a performance 3-5 p.m. Feb. 11 at Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2111 Sansom St.; www.pgmc.org.

 

The Juice Crew Reunion

Classic hip-hop artists including Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Kool G Rap, MC Lyte and more perform 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at The Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.

 

Steve Aoki

The EDM producer and DJ performs 8 p.m. Feb. 11 at The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-309-0150.

 

Celebrating David Bowie

The tribute concert spans the rock icon’s career 8 p.m. Feb. 11 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.

 

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

The UK rock group fronted by the former Oasis guitarists and songwriter performs 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

 

Nightlife

Mimi Imfurst Presents Drag Diva Brunch

Mimi Imfurst, Bev, Vinchelle, Sutton Fearce and special guests perform 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 10 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.

 

Crankshaft

Take part in a dress-code-enforced dance party 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Feb. 10 at The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St.; 215-627-1662.

 

Lovebirds

Dance along with a Valentine’s Day-themed cabaret 6 p.m. Feb. 12 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St.; 215-592-0656.

 

From Drags to Riches Season 2

Contestants battle it out in games of gay trivia, Pictionary and improv to see who will walk away with the grand prize 9 p.m.-midnight Feb. 13 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

Outta Town

My Neighbor Totoro

The acclaimed animated film is screened 1:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

 

Judy Gold

The out Emmy Award-winning comedian performs 8 p.m. Feb. 10 at The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope; 888-596-1027.

 

In the Heat of the Night

The classic award-winning drama is screened 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

 

Rob Thomas

The Matchbox 20 singer performs 9 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

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