Out and About November 9-15, 2018

BRINGING THE YUKS TO BUCKS COUNTY: Out international comedians Frank Liotti, Jess Solomon and Eman El-Husseini converge upon Bristol to make their Bucks County debut for the LGBT-themed “Out of The Closet Comedy Show,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at The Comedy Works, located inside Georgine’s Restaurant, 1320 Newport Road. For more information or tickets, call 215-741-1661 or visit www.comedyworksbristol.com.

Theater & Arts

Arte Povera: Homage to Amalfi ’68

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition recreating one artist’s reactionary exhibition against Minimalism and pop art, through July, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Between Nature and Abstraction: Edwin Dickinson and Friends

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the works of the modern American painter through Feb. 10, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Brahms and Mozart

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

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.

Larry Fink: The Boxing Photographs

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of photographs highlighting the athletic world of boxing through Jan. 1, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Little Ladies: Victorian Fashion Dolls and the Feminine Ideal

Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition exploring the influence of Miss Fanchon, the ultimate toy for privileged girls in the 1860s-’70s, Nov. 11-March 3, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.

Mimi Imfurst Presents Drag Diva Brunch

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

Nézet-Séguin and DiDonato

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs with one of the biggest vocal talents in the world, through Nov. 10 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

PHILADANCO Choreographers on the Move

The acclaimed Philadelphia dance company performs a show featuring works from longtime PHILADANCO resident choreographers Milton Myers and Christopher Huggins, Nov. 16-18 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5847.

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Broadway Philadelphia presents the classic children’s tale about a mysterious candymaker’s secret empire, through Nov. 18 at Kimmel’s Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical

Walnut Street Theatre presents the musical based on the beloved children’s book, through Jan. 6, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

Sasheer Zamata

The comedian and actor seen on “Saturday Night Live” performs Nov. 15-17 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.

Warplay

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

Wizard of Oz

Media Theatre presents the beloved and classic musical about Dorothy and adventures in a strange land, Nov. 14-Jan. 13, 104 E. State St., Media; 610-891-0100.

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.

 

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ACROSS THE POP SPECTRUM: Pop star Kesha brings her Rainbow Tour back to the area when she performs 8:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at Ovation Hall, 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J. For more information or tickets, call 866-506-2326.

Music
Bright Light Bright Light and Aiden James

The out singer-songwriters perform 8:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St.; 267-639-4528.

The Ultimate 80’s Prom with The New Romance

The ’80s tribute band performs 8 p.m. Nov. 10 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

Hanson

The pop-rock band performs with an orchestra, 8 p.m. Nov. 11 at The Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets; 610-352-2887.

Josh Groban & Idina Menzel

The internationally accclaimed singers perform 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.

KT Tunstall

The rock singer-songwriter performs 8 p.m. Nov. 13 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.

Edie Brickell & New Bohemians

The alternative-rock band performs 8:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

The psychedelic funk band performs, 8 p.m. Nov. 16-17 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011

Stephen Marley

The reggae singer performs acoustically, 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.

Nightlife

Blacklight Bash

A bear, leather, queer dance party for everyone, 10 p.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 9 at The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St.; 215-627-1662.

Drag Ward All-Stars 3: Broadway

Queens channel their best stage personas in this competition, 8 p.m.-midnight, Nov. 10 at Voyeur, 1221 Saint James St.; 215-735-5772.

Drag-a-rama

The monthly drag extravaganza returns 9 p.m. Nov. 12 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

Philadelphia Battle Burlesque Royale

The burlesque show and competition returns 9 p.m. Nov. 15 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

Outta Town

Danity Kane DK3 with Dawn and Dumblonde

The pop/R&B girl group performs 8 p.m. Nov. 9 at The Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 202-730-3331.

The Last Unicorn

The animated fantasy film is screened 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

Jim Norton

The comedian performs 8 p.m. Nov. 10 at The Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 202-730-3331.

Cape Fear

The classic crime thriller is screened Nov. 11-12 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

Jim Breuer

The comedian performs 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at The Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 202-730-3331.

The Purple Madness Prince Experience

The Prince tribute group performs 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at The Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 202-730-3331. 

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