SANTA ‘KOZ’ IS COMING TO TOWN: Out Grammy-winning saxophonist Dave Koz brings his annual holiday concert to the area, performing alongside jazz superstars Mindi Abair, Jonathan Butler and Japanese keyboardist Keiko Matsui, 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, N.J. For more information or tickets, call 856-858-1000.
Theater & Arts
Alexander Chee
The out author of “Edinburgh, The Queen of the Night” and “How To Write An Autobiographical Novel” hosts a reading 7-9 p.m. Nov. 30 at Asian Arts Initiative,
1219 Vine St.; 215-557-0455.
Arte Povera: Homage to Amalfi ’68
Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition recreating one artist’s reaction 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.
A Christmas Carol
Walnut Street Theatre presents Charles Dickens’ holiday tale, Dec. 1-23, at WST for Kids, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Dana Gould
The comedian and executive producer of “The Simpsons” performs through Dec. 1 at Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St.; 215-496-9001.
Gina Yashere
The out comedian and actor performs, Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.
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.
Jessica Lang Dance
Dance Affiliates and the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts present the dance troupe founded by the Bucks County native and superstar in the dance world, Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
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, through 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. Dec. 1 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.
Neal Brennan
The co-creator of “Chappelle’s Show” performs 7 and 9:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at TLA, 334 South St.; 215-922-1011.
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.
This Is The Week That Is
1812 Productions presents its annual politically charged and satirical comedy show, through Jan. 6 at Plays & Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St.; 215-592-9560.
WINTER WONDERETTES
The throwback holiday show takes the audience back to the 1968 Harper’s Hardware Christmas Party for an evening of songs and humor, through Dec. 30 at Walnut Street Theatre’s Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Wizard of Oz
Media Theatre presents the musical about Dorothy and her adventures in a strange land, through 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.
Yannick and Manny
The Philadelphia Orchestra performs Dvorák’s Seventh Symphony, inspired by Brahms, through Dec. 1 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
STRIKING A ‘POSE’: Rufus Wainwright celebrates the 20th anniversary of his eponymous debut album and subsequent album, 2001’s “Poses,” with his All The Poses Tour, 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave. For more information or tickets, call 215-572-7650.
Music
J Mascis
The alternative-rock guitarist and songwriter performs 8 p.m. Dec. 4 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Mavis Staples
The classic R&B singer performs 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Get the Led Out
The Led Zeppelin tribute band performs 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at Franklin Music Hall, 421 N. Seventh St.; 215-627-1332.
Nightlife
Philadelphia Fins 30th Anniversary Party
The gay and lesbian swim club celebrates its anniversary, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 30 at William Way Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
2018 Philadelphia Drag Awards
Find out who the drag performer of the year will be, 8 p.m.-midnight Nov. 30 at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 Saint James St.; 215-735-5772.
A Very BEV Holiday Special
Drag star BEV hosts a night of holiday-themed comedy, music and drag featuring Satine Harlow, Sutton Fearce, VinChelle and Zsa Zsa St. James, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 1 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Drag Brunch
Brittany Lynn hosts a drag show and breakfast buffet, 12:30-3 p.m. Dec. 2 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.
Outta Town
The Wonder Years
The pop-punk band performs 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at The Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 202-730-3331.
Bobby Collins
The comedian performs 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808.
Tom Orr & Meagan Hill: “It’s a Fruitcake”
The entertaining duo performs 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at The RRazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Donny & Marie Holiday Tour
The classic bubblegum pop/rock and country singers perform holiday favorites 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Event Center, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
Lindsey Buckingham
The Fleetwood Mac guitarist and singer performs 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at Scottish Rite Auditorium, 315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ; 856-858-1000.
Nellie McKay
The cabaret singer performs 8 p.m. Dec. 1 at The RRazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 888-596-1027.
Drag Diva Brunch
Drag queens and mimosas get it going at noon Dec. 2 at The Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 202-730-3331.
Craig Ferguson
The comedian and talk-show host performs 9 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
The Changeling
The classic horror thriller film is screened 9:45 p.m. Dec. 7 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228. n