Diversions: Feb. 12-18
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<b>SISTERS ARE DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES:</b> Society Hill Playhouse is ready to raise the roof with “Respect: A Musical Journey of Women,” highlighting women in the 20th century with popular songs about dreams found, love lost, men, women and work. Watch (and probably sing along) as they go from co-dependence to independence, from “Someone To Watch Over Me” to “I Will Survive” to “Hero.” The women of “Respect” are sure to remind viewers of their sisters, mothers, daughters, wives, friends and selves, through April 18, 507 S. Eighth St. For more information, call (215) 923-0210.
SISTERS ARE DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES: Society Hill Playhouse is ready to raise the roof with “Respect: A Musical Journey of Women,” highlighting women in the 20th century with popular songs about dreams found, love lost, men, women and work. Watch (and probably sing along) as they go from co-dependence to independence, from “Someone To Watch Over Me” to “I Will Survive” to “Hero.” The women of “Respect” are sure to remind viewers of their sisters, mothers, daughters, wives, friends and selves, through April 18, 507 S. Eighth St. For more information, call (215) 923-0210.
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Out singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright performs a special Valentine’s Day show 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Music Box, 1 Event Center, Atlantic City. His new album is due out later this year but Wainwright is basking in the glow of his recent foray into opera (2009’s “Prima Donna”) and his recent live album (2009’s “Milwaukee, At Last!!!”). For more information, call (609) 317-1000.
Out singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright performs a special Valentine’s Day show 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Music Box, 1 Event Center, Atlantic City. His new album is due out later this year but Wainwright is basking in the glow of his recent foray into opera (2009’s “Prima Donna”) and his recent live album (2009’s “Milwaukee, At Last!!!”). For more information, call (609) 317-1000.
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THEATER Blue Door

Arden Theatre Company presents the story of a successful mathematics professor experiencing a sleepless night where a series of ancestors visit to reveal the hardships and victories that have shaped their lives, through March 21, 40 N. Second St.; (215) 922-1122.

Bye Bye Birdie

The Players Club of Swarthmore Theater presents the Tony Award-winning musical Feb. 18-March 6, 614 Fairview Road, Swarthmore; (866) 811-4111.

A Chorus Line

The Ritz Theatre Company presents the smash Broadway musical, through Feb. 13, 915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Twp., N.J.; (856) 858-5230.

The Eclectic Society

The Walnut Street Theatre presents the world premiere of a complex story of drama and humor set on a university campus in 1963 New England through March 7, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.

Master Class

The Media Theatre presents Terrence McNally’s award-winning play about a diva using the class she is teaching as a platform for her own glory as she reminisces about her career and her life, through Feb. 21, 104 E. State St., Media; (610) 891-0100.

Medea

Villanova Theatre presents the scorching tale of passion, love and vengeance where a scorned wife, unhinged by grief, lays plans for swift and terrible retribution, leaving catastrophe in her wake, through Feb. 14 at Vasey Hall, 800 Lancaster Ave., Villanova; (609) 519-7474.

The Music of Andrew Lloyd Weber

Six Broadway stars perform classics by the legendary composer, through Feb. 14 at the Merriam Theater, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.

Other Hands

Luna Theatre Company presents an examination of love for the technological age, through Feb. 14 at Walnut Street Theatre’s Studio 5, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.

Our Funny Mother: I’m Not Crazy

Showbliz presents a comedic perspective on marriage, motherhood and the unrealistic perfection that is thrust upon women, Feb. 18-20 at Walnut Street Theatre’s Studio 5, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.

MUSIC classical The Firebird

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs the Stravinsky piece among other concertos at 8 p.m. Feb. 13 and 16 and 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.

Orion Quartet

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the acclaimed group premiering a new work written by esteemed composer David Dzubay at 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.

Philadelphia Premieres

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs an evening of new works at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 and 2 p.m. Feb. 19 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.

Takács Quartet

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the Grammy Award-winning quartet at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 at Kimmel’s Perelman Theater, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.

MUSIC other Garrison Star

The out singer-songwriter performs at 10:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St.; (215) 928-0770.

Alô Brasil: Carnaval 2010

The Philadelphia group specializing in Brazilian music performs at 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

Songwriter Competition: Valentine’s Day SUCKS

BCKSEET Productions hosts its sixth-annual benefit concert with Carlota Ttendant serving as mistress of ceremonies, 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at Society Hill Playhouse’s Red Room, 507 S. Eighth St.; (215) 923-0210.

Cassidy

The former Antigone Rising lead singer performs a solo acoustic show at 10:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

Rev. Run

The Run DMC MC hosts the after-party of the Kid Rock concert, 11 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa’s Club Mixx, 1 Event Center, Atlantic City, N.J.; (609) 317-1000.

A Valentine’s Evening of Solid Gold Memories

Charlie Thomas’ Drifters, Earl “Speedo” Carroll & The Cadillacs, The Marcels, La La Brooks (original lead singer of The Crystals), Johnny Farina (of Santo & Johnny) plus Philly’s own Charlie Grace perform a night of golden oldies at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; (215) 572-7650.

Mardi Gras with Wild Bohemians

Celebrate Fat Tuesday at 8 p.m. Feb. 16 at World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1400.

Tegan and Sara

The out rock duo performs at 8 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Tower Theater, 19 S. 69th St., Upper Darby; (609) 352-2887.

Mos Def, De La Soul, Pete Rock and Slick Rick

The hip-hop stars perform 8 p.m. Feb. 18 at Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-5483.

EXHIBITS Fabricated Stories

AxD Gallery presents an exhibition of mixed-media works by Dolores Poacelli and David Carrow, through March 6, 265 S. 10th St.; (215) 627-6250.

Body Worlds 2 & The Brain

The Franklin Institute presents an eye-opening journey through the inner workings of the human body through a broad collection of authentic human specimens, through Feb. 20, 222 N. 20th St.; (215) 448-1200.

Inspiring a Nation

The National Constitution Center hosts an exhibition featuring World War I posters created by Philadelphia Sketch Club artists, through April 25, 525 Arch St.; (215) 409-6700.

Isaac Lin: A Place Near Here

Fleisher/Ollman Gallery presents a solo exhibition of new works from the Chinese-American artist, through Feb. 20, 1616 Walnut St., Suite 100; (215) 545-7562.

It Was Good While It Lasted

Space 1026 presents a joint exhibition by Blake E. Marquis and Justin Van Hoy, through Feb. 26, 1026 Arch St., second floor; (215) 574-7630.

Ragas and Rajas: Musical Imagery of Courtly India

The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents a diverse selection of paintings and sculptures from across the subcontinent, through Feb. 28, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; (215) 763-8100.

Sanbao: A Way of Living and Working

The Clay Studio presents an exhibition of works from Jackson Li, through March 14, 139 N. Second St.; (215) 925-3453.

Dance The Mentalist

The Annenberg Center presents a movement installation that transforms an empty room on site, covering the space with sound, video paintings, live graffiti writing, punk-rock ramblings and breathtaking dancing, at 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Harold Prince Theater, 3680 Walnut St.; (215) 898-3900.

FILM 300

Mugshots Coffeeshop and Café presents the over-the-top action film as part of its “Graphic Novel Film Series” at 7 p.m. Feb. 12, 2100 Fairmount Ave.; (267) 514-7145.

Casablanca

The classic film is screened at 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville; (610) 917-0223.

Office Space

The comedy film is screened 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-5483.

Ghost World

Mugshots Coffeeshop and Café presents the film as part of its “Graphic Novel Film Series” at 7 p.m. Feb. 15, 2100 Fairmount Ave.; (267) 514-7145.

Big Picture Alliance 15th Anniversary

Bryn Mawr Film Institute presents films produced and directed by Philadelphia’s young filmmakers at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 824 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-9898.

Time Cop

Mugshots Coffeeshop and Café presents the science-fiction film as part of its “Graphic Novel Film Series” at 2 p.m. Feb. 17, 2100 Fairmount Ave.; (267) 514-7145.

CABARET Isn’t It Romantic

Eddie Bruce performs a Valentine’s Day show at 5 p.m. at Top of the Tower, 1717 Arch St., 50th floor; (215) 567-8787.

ETC Michael & Michael Have Live Tour

Comedians Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St.; (215) 922-5483.

Brothers Network Discussion Forum: Black-on-Black Male Love

The provocative, no-holds-barred discussion series continues with an exploration of black-on-black male love, images of which the mainstream media almost never present to the general public, from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 13 at Arts Condo Community Room, 1324 Locust St.; thebrothersnetwork@gmail.com.

PGMC Bachelor Auction

Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus’ annual fundraiser features a chance to bid on a date with some of the most eligible bachelors in town, as well as DJ Michael DeCero, a karaoke contest and much more, at 9 p.m. Feb. 12 at Voyeur, 1221 St. James St.; (215) 735-5772.

Cupid Ain’t @#$%!: An Anti-Valentine’s Day Poetry Movement

The event featuring out poets finally gives singles and political aficionados sick of Hallmark cards something fun to do on Valentine’s weekend, at 8 p.m. Feb. 12 at Mar Bar, 200 S. 40th St., and 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at Marathon Grill, 1818 Market St.; e-mail JR_Mason@yahoo.com for tickets.

Kathleen Madigan

The comedian performs at 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside; (215) 572-7650.

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