IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR: Grammy-nominated singer songwriter Jewel is hitting the road for a series of special shows where she performs a combination of holiday classics, holiday originals and her hit songs alongside special guests: her father, Atz, and her brothers, Atz Lee and Nikos Kilcher, 8 p.m. Dec. 15 at The Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets. For more information or tickets, call 610-352-2887.
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 present the jazz and swing-influenced dance troupe making their Philadelphia debut, Dec. 14-15 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St.; 215-898-3900.
A Christmas Carol
Walnut Street Theatre presents Charles Dickens’ classic, through Dec. 23, at WST for Kids, 825 Walnut St.; 215-574-3550.
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Broadway Philadelphia presents the musical based on the beloved children’s book, Dec. 19-29 at Merriam Theater, 250 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, through March 3, 26th Street and the Parkway; 215-763-8100.
Mimi Imfurst Presents Drag Diva Brunch
Mimi Imfurst and special guests perform, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 15 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.
A Philly POPS Christmas
The Philly POPS perform an all-new holiday-themed concert, through Dec. 22 at
Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 300 S. Broad St.; 215-893-1999.
Philly Queer Bazaar
An opportunity for the community to meet, mingle and shop, 1-6 p.m. Dec. 15 at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220.
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical
Walnut Street Theatre presents the musical based on the 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.
Vienna Boys Choir
The legendary choir performs 4 p.m. Dec. 15 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave.; 215-572-7650.
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 Theatre’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 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 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.
HOLIDAY DECORATED DIVAS: “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum Darienne Lake headlines a diva-studded drag show hosted by Aloe Vera and featuring performances by Aurora Whorealis, Astala Vista and Zsa Zsa St. James, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St. For more information or tickets, call 215-964-9675.
Music
Jewel
The singer-songwriter performs a holiday concert, 8 p.m. Dec. 15 at The Tower Theater, 69th and Ludlow streets; 610-352-2887.
Justin Timberlake
The pop singer performs 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Everett Bradley’s Holidelic
The holiday funk revue performs, 8 p.m. Dec. 21 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
The holiday themed hard-rock ensemble performs 3:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 21 at Wells Fargo Center, 3601 S. Broad St.; 215-389-9543.
Nightlife
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.
Drag Wars All Stars 3: Holiday Spectacular
The queens get into the spirit with an ice-queen-themed show, 7-11 p.m. Dec. 15 at Voyeur, 1221 Saint James St.; 215-735-5772.
Dining with the Divas!: Holiday Edition
Philly’s fiercest drag queens, including Vinchelle, Morgan Morgan Morgan, Satine Harlow, Bev, Asia Monroe, The Lady E, Mimi Imfurst and more, perform, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St.; 215-606-6555.
Outta Town
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.
Paige Turner: Christmas is a Drag!
The drag star performs a holiday show, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at The Raven, 385 W. Bridge St., New Hope; 215-862-2081.
98 Degrees Christmas Show
The former boy band performs a holiday concert, 9 p.m. Dec. 15 at The Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, N.J.; 609-317-1000.
DJ Jazzy Jeff
The hip-hop icon performs, 9 p.m. Dec. 20 at The Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 202-730-3331.
Shogun Assassin
The classic martial-arts action film is screened 9:45 p.m. Dec. 21 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; 610-917-1228.