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<b>‘PEEK’ PERFORMANCE:</b> Philadelphia neo-burlesque cabaret Peek-a-Boo Revue is making its naughty rounds in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day with shows featuring “one-woman riot” Mennie Tonka (pictured), 8 p.m. Feb. 11 at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del., and shows at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.peekaboorevue.com">www.peekaboorevue.com</a>.
Out & About: Feb. 10-16
Fri. 02/10 Javier Colon The singer and winner of season one of “The Voice” performs 8 p.m. at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; 215-572-7650. el malito with Sgt. Sass and Kill...
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<b>VALLEY OF THE DOLLS:</b> The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts presents the Inbal Pinto and Avshalom Pollak Dance Company performing its master work, “Oyster,” a full-length Philadelphia premiere about a fantastic circus world of wandering street acrobats and other bizarre characters dressed in doll-like makeup, spiky blond wigs and tutus. The circus pulls into town Feb. 9-11 at Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut St. For more information or tickets, call 215-898-3900.
Out & About: Feb. 3-9
Fri. Feb. 3 Solas The Celtic band performs 7 and 9:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. Jay Mohr The comedian performs 9 p.m. at the Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa Musi...
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<b>TRITONE PASSES THE SUGAR:</b> Sugartown, the monthly night of lady DJs and rockers, will bid farewell to the Tritone, which is changing ownership. But before Sugartown relocates to Kung Fu Necktie, it’s going out with a bang, celebrating its 11th anniversary with performances by out punk-rock band The Shodes (pictured), as well as Lust2Love, Butterscotch Grim and Jurassic Shark, 9 p.m. at Tritone Bar, 1508 South St. For more information or tickets, call 215–545–0475.
Out & About: 1/27-2/3
Out & About Fri. 01/27 Guys Night Out: Moore College of Art & Design Meet at the William Way LGBT Community Center for a field trip to Moore College of Art and Design for the opening reception...
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<b>LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE:</b> Comic, nurse and queer-health advocate Kelli Dunham hosts “Queer Bodies, Queer Selves: A Multi-Media LGBT Health Comedy Extravaganza,” an entertaining and informative event featuring guest performers R. Eric Thomas and Dan Horrigan, 8 p.m. Jan. 21 at William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. For more information, call 215-732-2220. <i>Photo: Robin Fradkin Mathews</i>
Out & About: Jan. 20-26
Fri. 01/20 Philadelphia Funk Authority The party-funk band performs 8 p.m. at Sellersville Theater 1894, 24 W. Temple Ave., Sellersville; 215-257-5808. The Smithereens The rock band perfo...
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Out & About: Jan. 13-19
Fri. Jan. 31 Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven The alt-rock bands perform 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400. International Guitar Night Brian Gore, Adrian Legg, Lulo...
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Out & About: Jan. 6-12
Fri. Jan. 6 Beethoven’s Fifth The Philadelphia Orchestra performs 2 p.m. at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; 215-790-5800. Half & Half Drag Show Brittany Lynn hosts an evening sta...
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<b>THE FAR EAST COMES TO SOUTH BROAD:</b> Shen Yun Performing Arts, the classical Chinese dance and orchestral company, returns to Philadelphia for another series of spectacular eye-catching performances Jan. 6-8 at Merriam Theatre, 250 S. Broad St. For more information or tickets, call 215-790-5800.
Out & About: Dec. 30-Jan. 5
Fri. 12/30 Before & After Entertainment presents a Pre-New Year’s Eve Celebration Comedians, DJs and bands perform, 8 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del...
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Out & About: Dec. 23-29
Fri. 12/23 “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!” A Christmas Story Quote-Along The holiday film is screened 6 p.m. at World Cafe Live at the Queen, 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del.; 215-222-1...
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<b>COOL ‘INTENTIONS’:</b> Singer, songwriter and producer Andy Kahn performs a special brunch concert, “Music by Intention,” noon Dec. 18 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; 215-222-1400.
Out & About Dec. 16-22
Fri. 12/16 Philly Gay Spirit The monthly gathering of gay men on a spiritual path, 7:30 p.m. at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.; 215-732-2220. The Elvis Christmas Bas...
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<b>A ‘JERSEY’ SURE THING:</b> After selling tickets like hotcakes last year, the Tony Award-winning musical “Jersey Boys,” about Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Four Seasons, returns to Philly through Jan. 14 at Forrest Theater, 1114 Walnut St. For more information or tickets, call 215-923-1515.
Out & About: Dec. 9-15
Fri. 12/09 Flow Affair Film Premiere and Gender Reel Fundraiser The new documentary by Art From The Heart Films premieres with director Wolfgang Busch and Gender Reel co-hosting this screen...
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