Out and About October 26-November 1, 2018

SAY IT LOUD: America’s Favorite “dragapella” beauty-shop quartet, The Kinsey Sicks, performs its politically charged new show, “Things You Shouldn’t Say,” which goes in hard on Donald Trump and brings some comedic light to these dark times, 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope. For more information or tickets, call 888-596-1027.

Theater & Arts
Brahams and Mozart

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs the classics, Nov. 1-3 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

Chinese Warriors of Peking

The new production features high-intensity martial arts and breathtaking acrobatics set during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), telling the tale of two rival martial-arts disciplines competing in the ancient Chinese capital, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

The Duchamp Family

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition highlighting the close-knit family of artistic innovators and the many connections linking their groundbreaking works, through August, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Fabulous Fashion: From Dior’s New Look to Now

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the drama and glamour of some of the most creative feminine fashions ever designed, through March 3, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Flying Steps presents Flying Bach

The award-winning and globally recognized German dance crew combines hip-hop with modern ballet, 7:30 p.m. through Oct. 28 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

French Tales

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs an evening of French favorites led by conductor Louis Langrée, through Oct. 27 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

Garden Bouquet

Still-life artists Ian Shiver and Barbara Sosson present an exhibition of art featuring colorful live horticulture designs, through Nov. 3 at Hot Bed Gallery, 723 Chestnut St.; 267-918-7432.

THE GLOW: A Jack O’Lantern Experience

A family-friendly, immersive Halloween stroll along a trail illuminated by more than 5,000 hand-carved jack o’ lanterns, weekends through Oct. 28, 4160 Horticultural Drive in Fairmount Park; www.theglowjackolantern.com.

ICON

William Way LGBT Community Center Art Gallery presents an installation by Natalie Hope McDonald that showcases the diverse iconography of the LGBT community, through Oct. 26, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220. 

Mimi Imfurst Presents Drag Diva Brunch

Mimi Imfurst, Bev, Vinchelle, Sutton Fearce and special guests perform 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 27 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.

Sweat

Philadelphia Theatre Company presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama set in Reading, where industries are disappearing and the men and women of the city are rendered powerless as they watch their income, legacy and relationships follow suit, through Nov. 4 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.; 215-
985-0420.

Warplay

Azuka Theatre Company presents a production reimagining the close relationship between Achilles and Patroclus in a poetic, radical and shockingly funny light, Oct. 31-Nov. 18, 1700 Sansom St.; 215-563-1100. 

Yael Bartana: And Europe Will Be Stunned

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition blurring fact and fiction, with the artist reimagining historical narratives to spur a dialogue about urgent social and geopolitical issues of our time, through Jan. 1, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

PGN-Picks-(2)-Black-Violin-28-og.jpgTUNE UP AND TURN UP: Black Violin, the groundbreaking string duo featuring Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus, continues its successful Classical Boom Tour, fusing classical music with jazz and hip-hop. The act comes to town 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-893-1999.

Music

The Dead Milkmen

The punk band performs 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.

Clutch and Sevendust

The hard-rock bands perform 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at North Seventh, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.

UB40

The reggae group performs 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at The Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 202-730-3331.

Dracula’s Ball

The goth-industrial event featuring performances by Clan of Xymox, Ego Likeness and more, 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; 215-922-6888. 

Jake Shears

The out singer and Scissor Sisters frontman performs 8 p.m. Nov. 1 at The Foundry, 29 E. Allen St.; 215-309-0150.

Tony Bennett

The iconic crooner performs 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

Nightlife

Happy Bear

The bear-themed happy hour takes place 5-9 p.m. Oct. 26 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

Guys and Dolls: The Return Show

A night of drag and boylesque with host Adam Ortiz/Emily Valentine, 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at L’Etage; 624 S. Sixth St.; 215-592-0656.

Philly’s Foxes: Halloween Show

A bewitching Halloween-themed show fires up 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Franky Bradley’s, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.

Thriller

Boys of Summer hosts a dark Halloween-themed dance party, 10 p.m. Oct. 26 at The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St.; 215-627-1662.

Amateur Drag Attack Spook’Tackular Edition

The first show at the new location takes place 10:15 p.m. Oct. 26 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

Lush Puppies

A burlesque and drag show to benefit animals in need, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at Franky Bradley’s 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.

Khaki’s Party

A night of drag and comedy hosted by Khaki Capri, 8-9:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at L’Etage, 624 S. Sixth St.; 215-592-0656.

LiPSMACKeRS: Halloween Edition

Haunt your Halloween festivities with classic ’90s and 2000s hip-hop by female-identified artists, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Oct. 27 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

Murder’s A Drag: CULTS

Drag performers put on a cult-themed show 7-10 p.m. Oct. 28 at Franky Bradley’s, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.

Cabaret Sauvignon

Lili St. Queer performs a one-woman live-music drag cabaret, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 2 at Franky Bradley’s, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.

Outta Town

Garbage

The alternative-rock band performs 9 p.m. Oct. 26 at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

The Goonies

The classic ’80s adventure film is screened 1:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

Nosferatu the Vampyre

The horror classic is screened 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228. 

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