Out and About December 7-13, 2018

STOCKING STUFFERS: The Skivvies, the scantily-clad comedy-music duo featuring Lauren Molina and out actor Nick Cearley, bring their new holiday show “I Touch My Elf” to town for what is sure t be a wild set of performances, through Dec. 8 at the Kimmel Center’s SEI Innovation Studio, 300 S. Broad St. For more information, visit www.theskivviesnyc.com.

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.

Caleb Teicher & Company

Dance Affiliates and the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the jazz and swing-influenced dance troupe making its Philadelphia debut, Dec. 14-15 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.

A Christmas Carol

Walnut Street Theatre presents Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, through Dec. 23, at WST for Kids, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550. 

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, 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. 7 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.

A Philly POPS Christmas

The Philly POPS performs an all-new holiday-themed concert, through Dec. 22 at
Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

A Raisin In the Sun

African American Arts Alliance presents the classic production about a black family’s experiences in Chicago, Dec. 7-8 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.

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.

Sinbad

The comedian performs 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650.

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 transports the audience to the 1968 Harper’s Hardware Christmas Party for an evening of songs and humor, through Dec. 30 at Walnut Street Theater’s Independence Studio on 3, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.

Wizard of Oz

Media Theatre presents the classic 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 re-imagining 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 Conducts Messiah

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs a classical holiday concert, through Dec. 8 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

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A DYNAMIC ACOUSTIC DUO: Friends and out folk singer-songwriters Cheryl Wheeler and Patty Larkin (pictured) are teaming up for an evening of music, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at Sellersville Theater, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville. For more information or tickets, call 215-257-5808.

Music

Mavis Staples

The 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.

Ministry

The industrial rock band performs 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at The Franklin Music Hall, 421 N. Seventh St.; 800-745-3000.

Maxwell

The neo-soul singer brings his 50 Intimate Nights Tour to Philly, 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at The Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets; 610-352-2887.

 

A Soulful Christmas

An evening of gospel Christmas music, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.

Ghost

The gothic-hard rock band performs 8 p.m. Dec. 11 at The Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets; 610-
352-2887.

Nightlife

Nitty Gritty: ‘60s Dance Party

Cut a rug to the classic dance songs of Little Richard and The Supremes, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 7 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

That Show!

A comedy, improv, burlesque and drag show, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Franky Bradley’s, 1320 Chancellor St.; 215-735-0735.

Aunt Mary and Pat

Drag performers deck the halls, 7-10 p.m. Dec. 13 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

Nice and Naughty

A holiday-themed night of fun, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

Devil Drag

A drag nightmare before Christmas, 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Dec. 14 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St.; 215-964-9675.

Outta Town

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.

Home Alone

The classic holiday film is screened 1:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.

Steven Fales: Confessions of a Mormon Boy

The out performer brings his one-man show to the area, 8 p.m. Dec. 8 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St.,
New Hope; 888-596-1027.

Tony Orlando & Dawn Holiday Show

The singer performs, 9 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.

Grunge Fest

Tribute bands perform the music of Pearl Jam and Stone Temple Pilots, 8 p.m. Dec. 14 at The Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 202-730-3331.

Shawn Ryan: Mistle-Ho!

The out performer brings his holiday-themed music and comedy show to New Hope, 8 p.m. Dec. 14 at The Rrazz Room, 385 W. Bridge St.,
New Hope; 888-596-1027. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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